Natural Insights Into Cancer

HOW TO NATURALLY BOOST YOUR NATURAL KILLER (NK) CELL FUNCTION

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:24 GMT

Strengthen your immune resilience. Discover 9 natural, science-backed ways to boost Natural Killer (NK) cell function through diet, sleep, and lifestyle.

WHAT'S BETTER... COFFEE OR TEA?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:29:58 GMT

DARK OR LIGHT ROAST COFFEE?

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:26:39 GMT

DITCH THE PLASTIC KEURIG CUPS!

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:35:34 GMT

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DARK AND LIGHT ROASTED COFFEE?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:35:11 GMT

COOLING PASTA THE SUGAR SPIKE

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:31:45 GMT

PASTA COOKED AL DENTE LOWERS SUGAR SPIKES

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:51:49 GMT

SWEET WORMWOOD AGAINST CANCER

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:51:44 GMT

MORINGA 🍃 HAS SIGNIFICANT ANTI-CANCER EFFECTS.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:52:32 GMT

MELATONIN PROTECTS AGAINST IONIZING RADIATION

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:29:04 GMT

KETOGENIC DIETS INCREASE THE RISK OF CANCER

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:44:55 GMT

Apigenin a Potent Cancer Fighter

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:18:37 GMT

Video about Apigenin, a Potent Cancer Fighter.

Does Ivermectin Kill Cancer Cells?

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:15:18 GMT

Video discussion about Ivermectin and its effect on cancer cells.

The Purple Sweet Potato Against Cancer

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:12:18 GMT

Video - Learn how The Purple Sweet Potato affects cancer patients.

15 Minute Walk Against Cancer

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:07:40 GMT

Video talking about a 15 minute walk against cancer.

Fenbendazole Against Cancer

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:05:02 GMT

Video about how fenbendazole affects cancer patients.

KETO VS PLANT-BASED DIET FOR CANCER

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:45:55 GMT

THE PURPLE SWEET POTATO AGAINST CANCER

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:47:22 GMT

BROCCOLI, SHOULD WE EAT THE FLORETS OR THE STEMS?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:30:08 GMT

Understand why you should eat both broccoli florets and stems, and explore high-concentration sources of sulforophane like broccoli sprouts.

YOU SHOULD NOT ADD BANANAS TO YOUR BERRY SMOOTHIES

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:26:01 GMT

IV VITAMIN C DOUBLED CANCER SURVIVAL

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:44:54 GMT

MUSHROOMS AGAINST CANCER

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:45:10 GMT

WHAT IS NUTRITIONAL YEAST?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:45:22 GMT

HEALING NERVES WITH LIGHT

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:23:17 GMT

ASPIRIN IN PLANT FOODS

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:47:07 GMT

ASPIRIN FOR CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:54:33 GMT

NICOTINAMIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF SKIN CANCER

webeducation@webact.com (Web Act) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:34:19 GMT

Nicotinamide, a form of Vitamin B3, has been gaining attention for its potential role in the prevention of skin cancer. Learn more.

STUDIES THAT REVEAL HOW EXERCISE FIGHTS CANCER .

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:10:30 GMT

ASTRAGALUS HAS MANY SIGNIFICANT ANTI-CANCER EFFECTS.

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:08:10 GMT

ASHWAGANDHA EFFECTS AGAINST CANCER

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:06:31 GMT

CINNAMON’S AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:01:04 GMT

THE GOJI BERRY AND ITS SIGNIFICANT ANTI-CANCER EFFECTS

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:22:38 GMT

AN AMAZING WEEKLY SALAD PREP

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:02:43 GMT

TURMERIC’S AMAZING EFFECTS AGAINST CANCER

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:09:37 GMT

VITAMIN D AND ITS EFFECTS AGAINST CANCER

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:41:24 GMT

DOES SUNSCREEN CAUSE OR PREVENT SKIN CANCER?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:52:09 GMT

MANGOSTEEN “THE QUEEN OF FRUITS” AND ITS EFFECTS AGAINST CANCER

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:15:51 GMT

E26 Holistic Healing: Dr. Dominic Brandy's Cancer Combat Plan

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:08:35 GMT

SHOW NOTES

Picture this: 42 years of expertise in plastic surgery, med spa, and anti-aging practices, and then, an unexpected twist. Five years ago, Dr. Brandy confronted a personal health challenge—multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.

How does one respond when mortality stares you in the face? "We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different," Dr. Brandy reflects.

Join us as Dr. Brandy shares his unique perspective, shaped by a lifetime of studying diet, exercise, and supplements. His ongoing project, "Natural Insights into Cancer," expands knowledge from his extensive research into natural approaches to combat cancer.

Having directed The Skin Center's anti-aging division for 25 years, Dr. Brandy brings a solid foundation of health and nutrition knowledge. Today, we're privileged to tap into the passion that has driven him since he was 10 years old.

Get ready to get insights from a medical professional deeply passionate about health, nutrition, and fighting cancer naturally. Dr. Brandy shares his expertise through his website, social media platforms, virtual consultations, and even 24/7 cancer coaching.

Stay tuned as we explore the science-supported wisdom within his exceptional book, "Beat Back Cancer Naturally," unveiling five natural and plant-based strategies to prevent, survive, and thrive with cancer.

I'm thrilled to introduce to you this remarkable guest – Dr. Dominic Brandy.

Timestamps:

[03:27] A Brief Summary of Dr. Brandy’s Path.

[11:30] Dominic’s “Anti-Cancerize Yourself” Recommendations for Cancer Patients.

[11:53] Detoxifying Through Sweat, Infrared Sauna and Exercise Techniques.

[014:50] The Toxins We Put on Our Skin.

[17:38] The Daily Dozen by Dr. Michael Greger.

[22:27] Nurturing a Healthy Gut Microbiome.

[25:40] Insights on Ozempic and Other Weight Loss Drugs.

[31:28] Importance of Blood Marker Checks on Plant Based Diet.

[36:55] Beans for Longevity: Exploring the Most Potent Varieties.

[43:25] Hadza: The Last Hunter-Gatherer Tribe Living in Tanzania.

[44:38] Nutritional Benefits of Nuts.

[50:35] The Power of Physical Activity and Exercise.

[58:00] Freeze-Dried Supplements for Anti-Cancer Support.

[1:00:22] The Importance of Quality and Quantity of Sleep.

[1:05:20] Stress and Its Impact on Health.

HOW I TREAT OSTEOPOROSIS

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:16:25 GMT

SHOULD YOU JUICE OR SHOULD YOU DRINK SMOOTHIES?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 15 May 2024 13:52:45 GMT

USING CONVENTIONAL WITH ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE IS THE BEST APPROACH TO CANCER.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 06 May 2024 21:07:24 GMT

“VITAMIN E” AGAINST CANCER

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:57:02 GMT

E429 Dr. Dominic Brandy by Total Wellness Radio: Enjoy Great Health Naturally

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:19:29 GMT

SHOW NOTES

Dr. Dominic Brandy is the Founder of Natural Insights Into Cancer. He has been a practicing medical doctor for 42 years running a plastic surgery/ medspa/ anti-aging practice during that time. He has published 76 scientific articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature; written many consumer articles; and given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings.

Five years ago he was diagnosed with a blood cancer called “ multiple myeloma ”. Like all cancer patients, after the shock he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it's right there in front of your face, it's a lot different.”

Dr. Brandy had one advantage over the rest of us. Medical school and a lifelong history of reading and studying about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health.

Moreover, health and nutrition have been a passion of Dr. Brandy since the age of 10. So you will be getting information from a medical professional who has an intense passion for learning as much as possible about health, nutrition, and ways to fight cancer naturally.

He shares his knowledge through his website naturalinsightsintocancer.com and his Instagram site @cancerveggiedoc . He offers virtual consultations and 24/7 cancer coaching through his website. He is also a sought-out speaker.

Dr. Brandy is also the author of an amazing book Beat Back Cancer Naturally . This book includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer.

VIDEO - SHOULD WE EAT SEAFOOD?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:57:23 GMT

VIDEO - DOES ALCOHOL CAUSE CANCER?

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:55:05 GMT

DOES SOY FIGHT OR CAUSE BREAST CANCER?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:37:27 GMT

VIDEO - MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY AFFECTS 50% OF AMERICANS

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:59:51 GMT

Metabolic Health vs. Disease

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:00:06 GMT

Could metabolic health be the missing link to our healthcare crisis? Everyone knows diet and exercise are important, but in recent years, many new discoveries and breakthroughs in metabolic health and therapy have shown light on why. Dr. Dominic Brandy’s life changed when in 2017 he found out he had an incurable blood cancer and began an intense research of medical literature to naturally augment his conventional therapy. He speaks to the power of a whole food plant based diet on a person’s metabolism to fight diseases, even cancer. Visit www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com to learn more about his work. Angela Poff, Ph.D. is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at the Metabolic Health Initiative. The Metabolic Health Initiative has a mission to revolutionize medicine by elevating the importance of nutrition and metabolism in treating disease, increasing healthspan, and improving human performance through evidence-based education. Learn more at www.metabolicinitiative.com.

VIDEO - ERGOTHIONEINE… A LONGEVITY VITAMIN?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:20:04 GMT

VIDEO - MY NEW TOXIN-FREE SKINCARE LINE

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:46:39 GMT

VIDEO - MY NEW HIGHEST-QUALITY, PLANT-BASED SUPPLEMENT LINE

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:44:23 GMT

EXCITING AND ADVANCED TARGETED CANCER TESTING THROUGH RGCC LABS.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 22:38:59 GMT

Explore cutting-edge cancer diagnostics with RGCC Labs' Advanced Targeted Cancer Testing. Unlock personalized insights into your unique cancer profile.

Should You Do Chemo? The Difference Between Relative And Absolute Risk Reduction.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:01:54 GMT

VIDEO: Ketogenic Diets Do Not Cure Cancer

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:59:35 GMT

VIDEO: “Semaglutide Under The Tongue” Very Effective Weight Loss Program

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:52:03 GMT

Dr. Dominic A. Brandy Wants You To Unlock Your Body’s Natural Defenses

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:13:09 GMT

Dr. Dominic Brandy is a seasoned Medical Doctor with over 40 years of experience. He is a respected practitioner and a passionate advocate for utilizing natural approaches in the fight against cancer. He is the Founder of Natural Insights into Cancer, a remarkable initiative that combines the power of diet, exercise, targeted supplements, and other lifestyle changes to empower individuals in their battle against cancer. He has dedicated his life to helping others unlock the potential of their bodies' natural defenses. Dr. Brandy's expertise and wealth of knowledge make him an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a holistic approach to their well-being.

In this episode, you will hear:

Dr. Brandy’s personal journey with kicking cancer naturally.
Giving control and power back to the cancer patients.
Why do most doctors have minimal nutrition experience?
The minimum number of servings of fruits and vegetables you should eat in a day to help prevent cancer.
What a whole food, plant-based diet is and why it works to improve health.
Why it is important to do something with exercise every single day.
Ways you can enhance your immune system.

Five years ago he was diagnosed with a blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. Like all cancer patients, after the shock he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different.”

Dr. Brandy had one advantage over the rest of us. Medical school and a lifelong history of reading and studying about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health.

Episode References:

NutritionFacts - https://nutritionfacts.org/

How to Not Die by Dr. Michael Greger - https://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Die-Discover-Scientifically/dp/1250066115

EMF*D by Dr. Joseph Mercola - https://www.amazon.com/EMF-Phones-Hidden-Protect-Yourself/dp/1401958753

Connect with Dr. Dominic A. Brandy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerveggiedoc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cancerveggiedoc

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dominicbrandy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dominic.brandy.5

Book: https://www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com/store/Books-c40290225

Connect with R Blank and Stephanie Warner:

For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech

Additional Links:

Shield Your Body website: https://ShieldYourBody.com

Shield Your Body Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody

Host R Blank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rblank9/

Shield Your Body on Instagram: https://instagram.com/shieldyourbody

Cancer Lifestyle Practices with Dr. Dominic Brandy, MD

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 12:06:33 GMT

In this episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast, we talk with Dr. Dominic Brandy about the best lifestyle practices for people with Cancer. Dr. Brandy opens up about his personal battle with multiple myeloma, shedding light on his experiences and insights and research findings. Together, we explore the crucial role of sleep and melatonin in the context of cancer management, the importance of fasting, and the significant impact of incorporating nuts into a cancer-fighting diet.

We delve into the complex world of conventional versus alternative cancer treatments, the potential advantages of antioxidant supplementation, and the fascinating realm of herbs with potent anti-cancer properties. We also discuss the importance of exercise in preventing cancer relapse and the intriguing connection between the microbiome and our immune system. Prepare for an illuminating conversation that may revolutionize your perspective on cancer and overall health. Dr. Dominic Brandy is a practicing medical doctor for 44 years running a plastic surgery/ medspa/ anti- aging practice during that time.

He has published 76 scientific peer-reviewed articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature; written many consumer articles; and given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings. Five and a half years ago he was diagnosed with a blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. “Natural Insights into Cancer” is Dr. Brandy’s ongoing project to share what he has learned through scouring the medical literature about what can be done naturally to fight this dreaded disease. Dr. Brandy is the author of a best-selling book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally”. This book includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer. Get ready for a truly eye-opening discussion that could completely reshape your views on cancer and your overall well-being.

In this episode we discuss: Positive attitude and cancer Finding WFPB His diagnosis with multiple myeloma Sleep and melatonin Fasting The role of nuts Conventional vs alternative cancer treatment Antioxidant supplementation with cancer treatment Herbs that have anti-cancer properties Exercise and cancer relapse Microbiome and immune system Links to things we mentioned: Sign up for our newsletter – Dr Dominic Brandy - , , , by Dominic Brandy M.D. How Not To Die with Michael Greger M.D. – Making Choices Through Mindset with Howard Jacobson, Josh LaJaunie & Sid Garza-Hillman - The Impact of Illness on The Gut with Dr. Vanessa Mendez - Colitis and Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Angie Sadeghi

EP 295: The Cancer Masterclass & How Not To Die with Dr. Dominic Brandy

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:56:55 GMT

Dr. Brandy is a medical doctor who ran a plastic surgery/medspa/anti-aging center for 42 years before selling his practice to a venture capital group. Five years ago he was diagnosed with an incurable blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. After his diagnosis he went on a daily intensive search of the scientific literature for natural things that could help him defeat this formidable cancer. After accumulating a mountain of peer-reviewed scientific information he wrote 375 page book with over 500 scientific refences called “Beat Back Cancer Naturally”; developed a cancer lifestyle coaching program through his website www.naturalinsightsintocancer.com, and an Instagram site @cancerveggiedoc that has over 21,000+ followers and 1,600+ posts.

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MY ONCOLOGY SUPPORT FORMULA

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:33:25 GMT

VIDEO: Oncology Support Formula Now Has No Stevia

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:02:26 GMT

VIDEO: Vegan vs Carnivore—Which is Right?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:36:30 GMT

Episode 179: Dr. Dominic Brandy - Preventing Cancer and Supporting Conventional Treatments Naturally

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:08:50 GMT

This week Tee is honored to welcome Dr. Dominic Brandy to the podcast to dive deep into the many ways that we can both prevent and fight cancer using diet, exercise, and detoxifying methods that we champion week after week on the show. Dr. Brandy is the Founder of Natural Insights Into Cancer. He has been a practicing medical doctor for 42 years running a plastic surgery / medspa / anti-aging practice during that time. He has published 76 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature and written many consumer articles and 2 lay books while also giving over 200 lectures at international medical meetings.

Five years ago Dominic was diagnosed with a blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma. Like all cancer patients, after the shock, he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different.” Dr. Brandy had one advantage over the rest of us…medical school and a lifelong history of reading and studying about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health.

Because Dr. Brandy had directed The Skin Center’s anti-aging division for the past 25 years, he already had a solid foundation of knowledge about health and nutrition before his diagnosis. Moreover, health and nutrition have been a passion of Dr. Brandy since the age of 10. In this episode, you will be getting information from a medical professional with an intense passion for learning as much as possible about health, nutrition, and ways to fight cancer naturally. In addition, Dr. Brandy shares his knowledge through his website and Instagram and is the author of Beat Back Cancer Naturally which includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive, and Thrive with Cancer.

VIDEO: How Much Melatonin Can I Take?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:13:36 GMT

VIDEO: Should You Eat Fish?

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:40:12 GMT

The Story of Beating Cancer Naturally with Dr. Dominic Brandy

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 19:11:24 GMT

What does the typical doctor do when diagnosed with an incurable illness? Usually they resign themselves to the fate of a conventional treatment by another doctor. But our guest today is a former plastic surgeon who went a different path and underwent an extreme lifestyle overhaul to fight and beat cancer.

This is the Story of Beating Cancer Naturally with Dr. Dominic Brandy.

VIDEO: MINERAL DEFICIENCIES ARE WIDESPREAD

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:18:37 GMT

VIDEO: THE GALLERI TEST FOR EARLY DETECTION OF 70% OF CANCERS

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:47:45 GMT

THE CANCER WARBURG EFFECT EXPLAINED

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:54:10 GMT

Episode 226: How To Beat Cancer Naturally, The Best Diet, Supplements, & Therapies - Dr. Dominic Brandy

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:11:13 GMT

Dr. Brandy is an MD and has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He is

the Founder of “Natural Insights Into Cancer” which is a passion project for Dr.

Brandy. “Natural Insights Into Cancer” uses diet, exercise, targeted supplements,

and other lifestyle changes to help you fight cancer. Health and nutrition have

been a passion of Dr. Brandy since the age of 10. Dr. Brandy is also the author of

Beat Back Cancer Naturally. This book includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural

and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer.

He shares his knowledge through his website naturalinsightsintocancer.com; his

Instagram site @cancerveggiedoc and Facebook page Dominic Brandy. He offers

virtual consultations and 24/7 cancer coaching through his website. He is also a

sought-out speaker.

In this episode, we get into:

✅ How to Use Diet, Exercise & Targeted Supplements to Fight Cancer

✅ How to Survive & Thrive with Cancer

✅ 5 Recommendations for Anti-Cancerizing Yourself

✅ How to Stay on a Plant-Strong Diet

✅ How Our Environment Plays a Direct Role on Our Health

VIDEO - HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 16:03:44 GMT

HOW TO PREVENT A HEART ATTACK OR STROKE

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:44:58 GMT

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OMEGA 6 TO OMEGA 3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACID RATIO

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:41:10 GMT

SHOULD I EAT MY VEGETABLES RAW OR COOKED?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:41:00 GMT

VIDEO - HEALTHY VEGAN SNACKS

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:37:34 GMT

Episode 57: Detoxifying Cancer - Integrative Approaches to Beating Cancer

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 17:34:57 GMT

Episode 57 : Detoxifying Cancer - Integrative Approaches to Beating Cancer Join Integrative Intuitive Medium Kara Lovehart as we dive into the topic of cancer and how we can support cancer prevention naturally as well as an integrative natural approach to cancer treatment.

In this episode, we will be discussing:

�� The growing importance of incorporating natural remedies into cancer care, and the crucial role holistic oncology plays

�� The latest statistics on cancer, and my reflections on the factors that have been influencing these numbers over the years

�� Surprising environmental elements that have substantial effects on our health, and specifically, on cancer occurrence

�� Lifestyle changes that can boost our overall wellness and drastically decrease the risk of developing cancer

�� How I see the future of cancer prevention and treatment evolving with the help of nature-derived options

�� An inside look into my work "Beat Cancer Naturally," and the principles behind my cancer lifestyle coaching program

A little about me, Dr. Dominic Brandy

I am the Founder of "Natural Insights Into Cancer" and have been practicing medicine for an extensive 42 years. During this period, I ran a plastic surgery/medspa/anti-aging practice.

I've written 76 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 9 chapters in medical textbooks, crafted many consumer-focused articles, and have authored two comprehensive lay books. I've also had the honor of speaking over 200 times at international medical conferences.

Five years ago, my life took a dramatic turn when I was diagnosed with "multiple myeloma," a type of blood cancer. This journey pushed me into a deeply personal and spiritual reassessment, which is familiar to anyone who has come face-to-face with their mortality. I've often said, "We all know that we're going to die, but it feels entirely different when it's right in front of you."

However, my medical training and a lifetime of research on diet, exercise, supplements, and their influence on health gave me an edge. I've leveraged this knowledge to forge my path towards remission and continue to utilize my experience and medical expertise to help others aiming to beat cancer through natural means.

HOW I CAN HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE CANCER🔥, ARE IN A REMISSION AND WANT TO STAY THERE, OR NEED WEIGHT LOSS COACHING

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Sat, 15 Jul 2023 20:01:16 GMT

Introducing Multi-cancer Early Detection Testing

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 14:16:36 GMT

Treating cancer starts with knowing you have it. Now you can screen for multiple cancers with a simple blood draw.

Your health is our top priority at Natural Insights Into Cancer, which is why I wanted you to know about the first of its kind multi-cancer early detection test offered at our office.

The revolutionary Galleri® test*—a groundbreaking innovation in early cancer detection can find a signal shared across more than 50 types of cancer with a simple blood draw.

Here are a couple reasons why multi-cancer early detection is so important:

If cancer is detected early, the greater the chance of successful treatment and survival.
Roughly 3 out of 4 cancer deaths are caused by cancers not commonly screened for.

Key benefits of the Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test include:

Detects cancers not otherwise screened for
Very low false positive rate (0.5%)
Galleri detects the actual presence of cancer, not simply the risk for cancer.
Identifies where in the body the cancer signal is coming from with high accuracy.
No fasting, no procedure, no time off work.

Learn more about the Galleri test by watching these short videos:

Galleri What if? You could find cancer earlier video.

How does the Galleri Test work?

Patient Testimonial: Jim - Cancer Signal Detected, Pancreatic Cancer

Patient Testimonial: Valerie - Cancer Signal Detected, Gallbladder Cancer

The Galleri test is recommended for use in adults who are at risk for cancer. It is intended to be used in addition to, and not replace, other cancer screening tests.

For more information, or to schedule your Galleri test, simply call our office at (412) 979-5318 .

You can also schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Brandy, click here for more details about the consultations .

NEEM (an anti-cancer powerhouse)

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:11:14 GMT

Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree native to the Indian subcontinent and is widely recognized for its medicinal properties. While neem has been traditionally used in various forms, such as neem oil, neem leaves, and neem bark, for numerous health conditions, including skin disorders, dental issues, and gastrointestinal problems, its potential anti-cancer properties have also been studied.

It's important to note that while neem shows promise in laboratory studies and some preclinical research, further clinical trials are needed to fully establish its effectiveness and safety as an anti-cancer treatment. Here are some potential anti-cancer properties of neem that have been explored:

Anti-inflammatory activity: Chronic inflammation is associated with an increased risk of cancer development. Neem contains compounds, such as nimbidin and nimbin, which have shown anti-inflammatory effects. By reducing inflammation, neem may help create an environment less conducive to cancer growth.

Immune system modulation: Neem has been found to possess immunomodulatory properties, meaning it can help regulate the immune system. A properly functioning immune system is crucial for detecting and eliminating cancer cells. Neem extracts have been shown to enhance the activity of immune cells, such as natural killer cells and macrophages, which play a role in cancer surveillance and destruction of cancer cells.

Anti-proliferative effects: Some studies have suggested that neem extracts can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells. Neem contains compounds like gedunin, nimbolide, and quercetin, which have demonstrated potential anti-cancer effects in laboratory studies. These compounds have been found to induce cell cycle arrest, inhibit tumor cell growth, and promote apoptosis (programmed cell death) in certain cancer cell lines.

Anti-angiogenic properties: Neem may possess anti-angiogenic properties, meaning it can inhibit the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need for sustained growth and metastasis. Compounds found in neem, such as nimbolide, have shown the ability to suppress angiogenesis, thereby limiting the blood supply to tumors.

Antioxidant activity: Neem contains antioxidants that can help neutralize harmful free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. Chronic oxidative stress can contribute to DNA damage and the development of cancer. By reducing oxidative stress, neem may help protect against cancer initiation and progression.

It's worth mentioning that while neem shows potential as a complementary or alternative treatment for cancer, it should not be used as a substitute for conventional cancer therapies. If you or someone you know is considering neem or any other natural remedies for cancer, it's important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional who can provide guidance and monitor the treatment.

You can also schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Brandy, click here for more details about the consultations .

VIDEO - 5️⃣ SIMPLE WAYS TO LOWER THE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION ⚡️ EXPOSURE IN OUR LIVES.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:44:03 GMT

Pioneering Research: The Interphone Study

Bear would like to delve into a crucial topic in today's digital age: the impact of cellphone use on health, specifically in relation to cancer risk. Numerous studies have shed light on this concern, but there's one that particularly stands out - the Interphone study. According to this research, children who started using cellphones before the age of 20 and continued this habit for over a decade showed a heightened risk of brain tumors.

Introduction to Cellphone Use: The Right Age

Given the potential risks, it is recommended to introduce children to cellphone use at a more mature age. Delaying the onset of habitual cellphone usage until at least the age of 15 may help reduce associated health risks.

Cellphone and Wi-Fi Management: Some Useful Tips

While we enjoy the conveniences that cellphones bring, it is essential to take some precautions. One way is to use the Airplane mode on your device whenever you're carrying it on your person. This mode halts electromagnetic transmissions, reducing exposure to radiation. Also, consider turning off your home's Wi-Fi router at night, and ensure that you switch off your cellphone when not in use.

Balancing Magnesium Levels: Dietary Considerations

Another strategy pertains to your diet. If your magnesium levels are low, taking a magnesium supplement might be beneficial. Magnesium can help decrease the amount of free radical activity in the body - a process that electromagnetic radiation can accelerate.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, while our digital devices, including cellphones, have become an integral part of our lives, it is crucial to use them wisely. Implementing these recommended practices in our daily routine might help in safeguarding our health in the long run. We hope you find this information useful, and wish you a healthy, safe day ahead.

Episode 219: Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:19:03 GMT

Episode 219 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out!

Dr. Brandy is an MD and has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He is the Founder of “Natural Insights Into Cancer” which is a passion project for Dr. Brandy. “Natural Insights Into Cancer” uses diet, exercise, targeted supplements, and other lifestyle changes to help you fight cancer. He talks about his cancer diagnosis and how he naturally went into a functional remission with low doses of medicine and a change of lifestyle. He stresses the importance of making healthy and nutritional changes such as eating a plant-based diet, exercise, stress reduction, and sleeping better.

Dr. Dominic Brandy is a practicing medical doctor for 42 years running a plastic surgery/ medspa/ anti- aging practice during that time. He has published 76 scientific peer-reviewed articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature; written many consumer articles; and given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings. Five years ago he was diagnosed with a blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. Like all cancer patients, after the shock he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different.” Dr. Brandy had one advantage over the rest of us. Medical school and a lifelong history of reading and studying about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health.

“Natural Insights into Cancer” is Dr. Brandy’s ongoing project to share with you what he has learned through scouring the medical literature about what can be done naturally to fight this dreaded disease. Because Dr. Brandy had directed The Skin Center’s anti-aging division for the past 25 years, he already had a solid foundation of knowledge about health and nutrition before his diagnosis. Moreover, health and nutrition have been a passion of Dr. Brandy since the age of 10. So you will be getting information from a medical professional who has an intense passion for learning as much as possible about health, nutrition, and ways to fight cancer naturally.

He shares his knowledge through his website naturalinsightsintocancer.com; his Instagram site @cancerveggiedoc and Facebook page Dominic Brandy. He offers virtual consultations; 24/7 cancer coaching; and extensive lab testing through his website. He is also a sought-out speaker. Dr. Brandy is also the author of an amazing book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally”. This book includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer.

Dr. Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram as well as the Facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results...and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty.

And remember, Who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable, You are worth this, You are your WholeYou.

Early Cancer Detection: your chance to alter destinies

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:29:30 GMT

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Delivering Health: Beating Back Cancer with Dr. Dominic Brandy

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:41:47 GMT

Life often has unexpected twists and turns. And when adversity strikes, it can become a catalyst for profound transformation. Such is the case for Dr. Dominic Brandy, a seasoned plastic surgeon who transformed his life and career following a multiple myeloma diagnosis.

Dr. Brandy was well-established in his field, having practiced medicine for over four decades. He was passionate about health and nutrition from a very young age. Yet, his personal battle with cancer was a wake-up call that led him on an entirely new quest. Rather than focusing on traditional medicine alone, he delved into the realm of holistic wellness, targeting his illness with a powerful blend of diet, exercise, targeted supplements, and other lifestyle changes.

This transition wasn't merely about self-healing. Dr. Brandy discovered a calling in helping others who were facing the same ordeal. Leveraging his newfound knowledge and experiences, he has since aided hundreds of cancer patients in modifying their lifestyles for improved health outcomes.

What started as a personal journey has evolved into a more extensive mission to share his insights with the world. Dr. Brandy authored the book, "Beat Back Cancer Naturally," in which he presents five scientifically proven, natural, and plant-based methods to prevent, survive, and thrive with cancer. His strategies offer a unique perspective and an alternative path for those grappling with this life-threatening disease.

Listen to Beating Back Cancer with Dr. Dominic Brandy on Delivering Health with Dr. John Neustadt

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beating-back-cancer-with-dr-dominic-brandy

His website, Natural Insights into Cancer, is a treasure trove of information for anyone interested in learning more about combating cancer through lifestyle modifications. The platform is part of Dr. Brandy's commitment to fostering a comprehensive understanding of cancer and the roles that nutrition and lifestyle play in battling it.

In addition to his website, Dr. Brandy maintains an active presence on various social media platforms where he continues to share invaluable insights:

Instagram: @cancerveggiedoc
LinkedIn: Dr. Dominic Brandy MD
Facebook: Dominic Brandy
YouTube: Dr. Dominic Brandy

Dr. Dominic Brandy's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for transformation. His proactive approach to combating cancer offers hope and guidance to those who need it the most. Tune into his insightful resources and join the community to empower yourself in your fight against cancer.

Detoxification: Natural Ways to Purify Your Body

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:00:53 GMT

Today, let's delve into the world of detoxification - a natural and essential process that your body performs to eliminate toxins. Our bodies are incredible systems, constantly working to keep us healthy and balanced. Among the organs that play a crucial role in this process, the liver holds the spotlight. It's our detox powerhouse, working tirelessly to convert harmful substances into safer, water-soluble metabolites.

The Role of The Liver in Detoxification

The liver essentially functions as a sophisticated recycling center. It takes potentially toxic chemicals, breaks them down, and transforms them into water-soluble metabolites. Once these substances have been rendered harmless, our bodies can efficiently dispose of them through sweat, urine, and feces.

A High Fiber Diet: A Gateway to Effective Detox

An interesting fact about detoxification is how a high fiber diet can amplify this process. By increasing your fiber intake, you promote the excretion of these harmless metabolites through feces. So, if you're looking to enhance your body's natural detoxification process, consider adding more fiber-rich foods to your diet.

Embracing Infrared Saunas: Sweat Your Toxins Out

One detoxification method my wife and I swear by is spending time in an infrared sauna. Every evening, we dedicate 30 minutes to this practice. Not only do we sweat profusely, aiding in the release of toxins, but we also experience the positive mental effects of the infrared rays. This daily ritual serves as a mental and physical detox, cleansing our minds as well as our bodies.

Platinum Energy Systems: A Footspa Detox Solution

In addition to our daily sauna routine, we indulge in a weekly detoxifying footspa, developed by Platinum Energy Systems. This footspa is designed with 28 feet of coil that generates an osmotic effect, pulling a multitude of toxic elements out of your system. This unique method aids in enhancing our body's natural detoxification process.

If you're interested in knowing more about these practices or have questions regarding the detoxification process, feel free to direct message me. I'm more than happy to answer your questions and provide further insights into maintaining a healthy, toxin-free body.

Before I wrap up, I would like to extend an invitation to you to delve deeper into the natural insights of wellness and health. Visit our resources page for a comprehensive understanding of natural health practices. You can also schedule time directly with me at our virtual clinic . Together, we can learn, grow, and prioritize our health in the most natural ways possible. Remember, your body is a temple, treat it as one.

Until next time, stay healthy and keep detoxing!

Survive & Thrive with Cancer with Dominic A Brandy, MD

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 01 May 2023 11:21:44 GMT

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Dr. Dominic Brandy shares the best ways to prevent cancer and thrive.

Five years ago Dr. Dominic Brandy was diagnosed with a blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma. Like all cancer patients, after the shock he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different,” he says. Natural Insights into Cancer is Dr. Brandy’s ongoing project to share what he has learned through scouring the medical literature about what can be done naturally to fight this dreaded disease.

Dr. Brandy has been a practicing medical doctor for 42 years running a plastic surgery/ medspa/ anti- aging practice. He's published 76 scientific peer-reviewed articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature; written many consumer articles; and given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings. He's is also the author of an amazing book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally”. This book includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer.

Instagram @cancerveggiedoc with over 36,000+ followers

Website NaturalInsightsIntoCancer.com
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Myeloma Lecture - insights into cancer, diet, exercise, and targeted supplements to fight cancer.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:47:14 GMT

VIDEO - Turmeric… a Powerhouse Of Anti-Cancer Activity

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:44:44 GMT

VIDEO - AMLA (Indian Gooseberry)… The Most Potent Antioxidant Fruit On The Face Of The Earth

nickbrandy@aol.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:26:50 GMT

Dr. Dominic Brandy Shares Secret Weapon He Used to Successfully Fight and Defeat Cancer

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 22:18:22 GMT

We are excited to share with you a recent article on MSN documenting Dr. Brandy's inspiring journey fighting cancer. The article highlights how Dr. Brandy took control of his health and overcame cancer using a combination of natural supplements, diet, and exercise.

Read the full article here.

The article revisits how Dr. Brandy was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago and became determined to find a way to beat it. He spent countless hours researching and experimenting with various approaches to cancer treatment and ultimately developed a holistic plan that worked for him.

Here's what Danielle at MSN had to say about Dr. Brandy.

Facing cancer can be a challenging experience, especially for those who are newly diagnosed.

Doctors and researchers are constantly looking for new treatments to combat cancer. Sometimes, these potential solutions come in the form of innovative new drugs. Other times, they come in the form of unique approaches to surgery.

Even though fighting cancer is a long and exhausting battle, Dr. Dominic Brandy assures that it could be a winning one as long as a person equips themselves with an iron will and unconditional support from people around them.

"Even if you or someone you love is in the midst of their cancer journey, it's possible to move forward with courage and resolve, knowing that there's positive reinforcement for every step of the way," says Dr. Brandy.

Dr. Brandy's Cancer Diagnosis

And Dr. Brandy knows how much someone can struggle in this seemingly futile battle – he experienced it with his own diagnosis of multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer.

In 2017, the last thing Dr. Brandy was expecting to hear was “you have cancer” – no one ever wants to hear those three words. "We never believe that something bad could happen to us until it does," says Dr. Brandy. "But cancer is something that doesn't discriminate. It doesn't matter how old or seemingly healthy you are – anyone can be affected by this disease. And it happened to me five years ago.”

After a long and successful career as a cosmetic plastic surgeon and anti-aging practitioner, Dr. Brandy had give numerous patients the bad news about his newly diagnosed blood cancer. Still, nothing in the universe could prepare him for the shock when he was on the receiving end of his cancer diagnosis.

Despite being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Dr. Brandy refused to let it stop him from living his life. With courage, strength, and hope, he had an unwavering belief that he could fight and win against this disease.

Although the odds weren't in his favor – according to National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data, the 5-year relative survival rate for multiple myeloma is 56% with 50% relapsing at 2.6 years.

But Dr. Brandy decided to take control of his health and face this ugly disease head-on.

Remission Secret Weapon

Five years later, to almost everyone's surprise, Dr. Brandy is in complete remission – with no traces of cancer in his body and living a very full and energetic life. His secret weapon? He completely reinvented his habits and lifestyle!

We all know that a healthy lifestyle is vital for our overall well-being, but Dr. Brandy points out that living and eating healthy is the ultimate weapon that assists our bodies in the cancer battle. After his diagnosis, Dr. Brandy immersed himself in the peer-reviewed scientific literature to find every possible natural means of enhancing his life expectancy and quality of life.

With knowledge acquired through intense research, he started eating a whole food , plant-based diet, exercising daily, practicing stress reduction techniques, making certain to get 7-9 hours of sleep per night, doing time-restricted eating, and taking multiple well-researched, targeted supplements.

Soon, Dr. Brandy felt firsthand how these lifestyle changes improve the quality of life — increasing energy, reducing stress, and helping to avoid other ailments.

"By making simple adjustments like cutting out meat, dairy, and processed foods, exercising regularly, managing stress levels, getting adequate sleep, doing time-restricted eating, and taking several well-researched, targeted supplements – those with cancer have the opportunity to empower themselves in their fight against the disease," he explains.

Helping Others

Another vital lesson Dr. Brandy learned during his fight with cancer is that we could all use someone in our corner when times are tough, and that's precisely what he is doing for those battling cancer today. Since he got his own clean bill of health, Dr. Brandy makes it his mission to share his findings with the world in hopes of helping others fight cancer and improve their overall health.

With that in mind, he gathered an invaluable experience and knowledge database that he readily shares with fellow cancer patients on his Instagram , website , and with a book that can be purchased on his website or Amazon called Beat Back Cancer Naturally .

He offers one or 2-hour virtual consultations; 24/7 cancer lifestyle coaching through email and text; and provides extensive insurance-covered lab testing through your local Quest Diagnostics Lab Center, where he evaluates 50+ biomarkers of health and makes recommendations to improve those biomarkers when they are deficient.

A Proactive and Holistic Approach

Taking a proactive and holistic (modified conventional with natural) approach to fighting cancer is the prescription that Dr. Brandy would suggest to everyone fighting cancer – no matter the diagnosis and prognosis or when they received the bad news.

He believes that following a whole food, plant-based diet, engaging in daily exercise, practicing stress reduction techniques, getting 7-9 hours of nightly sleep, doing time-restricted eating, and taking targeted supplements are essential to combat this relentless disease. After all, it's exactly how he defeated his cancer.

"Not only do these strategies help counteract existing cancer cells, but they also provide additional protection and preventative measures against new cell damage or mutations," says Dr. Dominic Brandy.

"An individualized and integrated approach utilizing nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, adequate sleep, time-restricted eating, and targeted supplementation may be your best bet for beating cancer, bettering your health, and ultimately – living life to its fullest potential."

Berberine… An Anti-Cancer Powerhouse.

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:16:52 GMT

Unleash the Power of Berberine: A Natural Supplement for Cancer Prevention and Treatment

The world of supplements can be overwhelming, with numerous options available for various health conditions. In this blog post, we'll discuss a powerful supplement, Berberine , that has shown promising results for cancer patients and those looking to prevent cancer. Berberine has been praised for its ability to activate AMPK, the metabolic master switch, and its potential to lower blood sugar levels.

The Magic of Berberine

Berberine is an alkaloid compound found in various plants, including goldenseal, barberry, and Oregon grape. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a range of health issues. One of the reasons it's so effective is because it activates AMPK, a protein known as the "metabolic master switch." AMPK is present in every cell and plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and cellular energy balance.

Berberine and Epigenetics

Aside from affecting how our cells work, Berberine also has an impact on epigenetics, which is the study of changes in gene expression. Epigenetic modifications can either activate or silence genes, potentially altering the risk of developing certain diseases, including cancer. By influencing epigenetic factors, Berberine may help regulate the expression of genes related to cancer development and progression.

Blood Sugar Regulation

Cancer cells thrive on high blood sugar levels, so keeping blood sugar under control is crucial for cancer patients. Berberine has been shown to lower blood sugar levels as effectively as the diabetes drug Metformin. By managing blood sugar levels, Berberine can help deprive cancer cells of the fuel they need to grow and multiply.

Boosting Gut Health

Another noteworthy benefit of Berberine is its ability to increase good probiotic bacteria in the gut. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall health, and studies have shown that it may also play a role in preventing and treating cancer. By promoting a healthy gut environment, Berberine can indirectly support the body's natural defense mechanisms against cancer.

Consult With A Healthcare Provider Before Starting Any New Supplement

Berberine is a versatile supplement with a range of health benefits, particularly for cancer patients and those looking to prevent cancer. By activating AMPK, influencing epigenetics, regulating blood sugar levels, and supporting gut health, Berberine has the potential to be a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. As always, it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are undergoing cancer treatment or have a pre-existing medical condition.

You can also schedule a virtual consultation with Dr. Brandy, click here for more details about the consultations .

How To Make Pasta, Rice And Potatoes A Low Glycemic Food

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:02:09 GMT

My Thoughts on Refined Pasta and Nutrition

As a Medical Doctor, I often encounter patients who have concerns about their diet. One common question that arises is about the nutritional value of refined pasta. While it's true that refined pasta lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole-grain pasta, it can still be a part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. Here are my thoughts on how to make refined pasta more nutritious.

Adding Veggies to Pasta

To make pasta dishes more nutritious, I always encourage my patients to add vegetables to them. Vegetables are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. By adding as many veggies as possible to their pasta dishes, patients can increase their nutrient intake and improve their overall health.

The Benefits of Starch

Another concern my patients have about pasta is its starch content. However, it's important to note that starch can be beneficial for digestion. In fact, cooked pasta contains two types of starches that separate, making it easier for the body to digest.

Resistant Starch and Digestion

However, if the pasta is cooled overnight, the two starches may come together, forming resistant starch. Resistant starch is a type of starch that cannot be broken down by digestive enzymes. As a result, it reaches the colon where it is fermented by gut bacteria. This fermentation process produces short-chain fatty acids, which can feed the cells in the colon and promote gut health. However, resistant starch can also cause digestive discomfort in some individuals. To avoid this, it's important to consume pasta when it's freshly cooked or to reheat it before consuming.

Final Thoughts

As a Medical Doctor, I believe it's important to provide patients with information on nutrition and its impact on their health. Encouraging them to add vegetables to their pasta dishes can make them more nutritious. Additionally, educating them on the benefits of starch and how to avoid digestive discomfort when consuming pasta can improve their overall wellbeing. By providing patients with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their diet, we can help them achieve optimal health.

Movement For Global Health | Podcast Interview with Dr. Dominic Brandy

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:52:35 GMT

If you're interested in learning more about cancer and ways to beat it, then you might want to check this latest podcast.

Dr. Mary Zennett is a healthcare professional who is dedicated to helping people live healthier lives. She is the founder of Movement for Global Health, an organization that seeks to empower individuals and communities to make healthier choices. You can visit her website to learn more about her work and follow her on LinkedIn and Facebook for updates and tips on living a healthier lifestyle.

VIDEO - Is High Protein Intake Good For You

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 19:24:09 GMT

Healing Our Health With Dr. Dominic A Brandy MD | 153

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:54:33 GMT

What are the most important things to focus on to stay cancer free? What is Dr. Brandy’s home “chemo” in his coffee? How important is exercise as it relates to cancer?

Meet Dr. Dominic A Brandy, MD

Dr. Dominic Brandy is the Founder of Natural Insights Into Cancer. He has been a practicing medical doctor for 42 years running a plastic surgery/ medspa/ anti-aging practice during that time.

He has published 76 scientific articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature; written many consumer articles; and given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings.

Five years ago he was diagnosed with a blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. Like all cancer patients, after the shock he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different.”

Dr. Brandy had one advantage over the rest of us. Medical school and a lifelong history of reading and studying about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health.

Check out his book: Beat Back Cancer Naturally: 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer!

In This Podcast

Summary

* What are the most important things to focus on to stay cancer free?

* What is Dr. Brandy’s home “chemo” in his coffee?

* How important is exercise as it relates to cancer?

What are the most important things to focus on to stay cancer free?

Dr. Brandy has five recommendations to anti-cancerize yourself!

They are:

* Plant-strong/Plant-based diet

* Targeted Supplements

* Sleep

* Stress reduction, and

* Exercise.

Focusing on these things and making sure you’re getting enough of each of them can make a major difference in your health.

What is Dr. Brandy’s “Chemo” in his coffee?

Dr. Brandy talks to us about his morning coffee and how he adds 15 different free-dried powders into his coffee every morning to make a cancer-fighting cocktail. The phytochemicals within these powders have major effects on cancer cells. They cause DNA fragmentation and disrupt the cell life cycle.

Here’s the link to his recipe on his Instagram page and you can buy everything listed in his recipe HERE!

How important is exercise as it relates to cancer?

Did you know that 6 minutes of exercise jacks up your “Killer Cells” (cells that kill cancer) by 50%! So even on days where you don’t feel like working out, know that the benefits of moving just a little can make a huge impact!

VIDEO - Lab Testing for 70+ Biomarkers of Health

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 21:47:44 GMT

If you choose to get blood work Dr. Brandy can analyze over 70 biomarkers of health. He can use the various laboratory techniques to measure the levels of specific biomarkers. He can measure various indicators of a particular biological states or conditions, and the bio markers can be used to help diagnose and monitor various conditions. These biomarkers include mineral, amino acid, vitamin, heavy metal, lipid, inflammatory, omega6:omega3, growth hormone, adanced glycation end product, and blood count profiles.

Checking over 70 biomarkers will involve a comprehensive panel of tests through “Quest Diagnostics”. You will be emailed a Quest lab sheet which you print and bring to your nearest “Quest Diagnostic Center”. You get the “My Quest” app on your phone or computer, then schedule a time for the blood draw. Dr. Brandy includes a diagnostic ICD-10-CM Code that allows the lab work to almost always be covered by medical insurance. This lab work provides a broad overview of a your overall health status, and could potentially reveal previously undiagnosed conditions or risk factors for future health problems.

To learn more complete the contact form on our contact page .

550. Beat Back Cancer Naturally with Dr. Dominic Brandy

info@naturalinsightsintocancer.com (Dominic Brandy) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:37:12 GMT

For some forms of cancer, allopathic medical interventions are extremely effective; but for many cancers, outcomes are mixed and confusing. Like all things health, it’s clear that diet and lifestyle interventions can play a huge role in prevention, treatment, and possibly even reversing some forms of cancer. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor turned cancer patient and natural foods advocate who dedicates the second chapter of his life toward beating cancer.

Listen & Learn:

Why nine daily servings of plant foods is recommended for cancer prevention and treatment How sugar and insulin can feed cancer The importance of supplements like iodine and vitamin D Strategies for education and empowering yourself and your health Why cancer needs inflammation to proliferate.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Medical doctor Dominic Brandy was diagnosed in 2017 diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma,an incurable rare form of cancer. He started researching plant based diet, exercise, and targeted supplements. His cancer is in remission, and his work focused on helping people with lifestyle interversion to treat, manage, and hopefully reverse cancer as well. He’s the author of the book, Beat Back Cancer Naturally.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and its prevention and treatment is crucial. Diet and lifestyle play a crucial role in preventing and treating cancer. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, limiting refined carbohydrate intake, taking targeted supplements, being informed, making lifestyle changes, and reducing inflammation are all key steps in preventing and treating cancer.

The Importance of Plant Foods:

Consuming at least nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day can lower the risk of cancer. These foods contain a variety of nutrients and antioxidants that can help protect cells from damage and prevent cancer from developing. Eating a diet rich in whole plant foods is recommended by the National Cancer Institute for cancer prevention and treatment.

The Relationship between Sugar and Insulin:

High levels of sugar in the blood can stimulate the release of excessive insulin, which can in turn promote the growth of cancer cells. This is because cancer cells have a need for huge amounts of glucose, and insulin helps to transport it into the cells. Moreover, insulin, by itself, is a well-established stimulator of cancer growth.

The Role of Targeted Supplements:

Certain supplements can also be helpful in preventing and treating cancer. There are a multitude of herbs that demonstrate anti-cancer activity. Turmeric, for example, has demonstrated the ability to block cancer development through a multitude of pathways. Vitamin D is also important for cancer prevention, as it helps to regulate immunity and cell growth, this helping cancer from ever developing.

Education and Empowerment:

Another important aspect of cancer prevention and treatment is education and empowerment. It is important to be informed about the risks and causes of cancer, and to take steps to reduce your risk. This can include making lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, eating a more plant-predominant diet, and getting regular exercise. Additionally, it is important to be aware of any early warning signs of cancer and to seek medical attention if you notice any changes in your health.

The Connection between Inflammation and Cancer:

Inflammation is a natural response to injury or infection, but chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of cancer. This is because inflammation can lead to the formation of harmful molecules, such as free radicals and inflammatory cytokines, that can damage cells and promote cancer growth. Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods and taking targeted supplements can help to reduce inflammation and lower the risk of cancer.

Take Aways:

Eating a diet rich in whole plant foods, limiting refined carbohydrate intake, taking supplements like turmeric and vitamin D, being informed, making lifestyle changes, and reducing inflammation are all key steps in preventing and treating cancer. By taking a proactive approach to your health, you can help to reduce your risk of cancer and improve your chances of recovery if you are diagnosed.

Click here to schedule a virtual meeting with the doc.

VIDEO - The Dangers Of A Primarily Carnivore Diet

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:14:15 GMT

A carnivore diet, which is a diet that consists mainly of animal products such as meat, fish, and eggs, can be dangerous.

One potential danger is an increased risk of heart disease, as a diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol can lead to the buildup of plaque in the arteries. This can increase the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes.

Additionally, a carnivore diet may also lead to deficiencies in essential nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber, which are primarily found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These deficiencies can lead to a host of health problems, such as anemia, osteoporosis, and constipation.

Furthermore, a diet high in animal protein has been associated with an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer, and kidney disease.

It's important to note that a plant-based diet is safer and healthier. It's always important to consult a professional before making any drastic dietary changes.

For more information about your diet, fighting, and preventing cancer, check out our blog articles .

183. NATURAL CURES FOR CANCER AND THE CASE FOR VEGAN DIETS WITH DR. NICK BRANDY

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:45:31 GMT

Dr. Dominic Brandy is the Founder of “Natural Insights Into Cancer”. He has been a practicing physician for 42 years and ran a plastic surgery/medspa/anti-aging practice. He published 76 peer-reviewed medical articles and nine textbook chapters. He also wrote many consumer articles and two popular books and has given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings.

After his diagnosis five years ago, he got his life and spiritual priorities in order. He says, "We all know we are going to die, but when it's right there in front of your face, it's a lot different." He also started to study. Dr. Brandy had some advantages over the rest of us: medical school and then a lifelong history of reading and learning about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health.

"Natural Insights into Cancer" is Dr. Brandy's ongoing project to share with you what he has learned about natural approaches to this dreaded disease. He directed his clinic’s anti-aging division for the past 25 years, so he had a background in health and nutrition before his diagnosis.

He shares his knowledge through his website naturalinsightsintocancer.com, his Instagram site @cancerveggiedoc, his Facebook page Dominic Brandy, and his Youtube channel @cancerveggiedoc. He offers virtual consultations and 24/7 cancer coaching on his website. He is a sought-after speaker. Dr. Brandy is also the author of Beat Back Cancer Naturally. This book includes five natural and plant-based ways to prevent, survive and thrive with cancer. It is available in paperback, audio or Kindle on Amazon or from naturalinsightsintocancer.com.

Episode 90: Dr. Dominic Brandy - Cancer Veggie Doc

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:11:16 GMT

Dr. Dominic Brandy is a medical doctor, thriving with myeloma for 5 years, who has practiced anti-aging and aesthetic medicine for over 42 years. He has published over 75 articles and 9 textbook chapters in the peer reviewed scientific literature; given over 200 lectures at major physician conferences; and has chaired 15 international medical meetings.

He is the author of the lay books “Head Start” and “Beat Back Cancer Naturally” and has written many articles for consumer magazines. He is the founder and president of the non-profit, “Natural Insights into Cancer, LLC”.

What we talked about:

6:20- Introduction to Dr. Dominic Brandy

10:10- His reaction to finding out he had incurable cancer and things that help to prevent and treat cancer

14:15- Intermittent Fasting

19:35- The pillars to healthy living for cancer prevention

23:15- Supplementing with herbs

25:35- Benefits of a whole food plant-based diet

29:15- Benefits of cruciferous vegetables

33:25- Exercise

38:25- Sleep

39:50- Stress reduction

43:45- Wrap-up

VIDEO - The Anti-Cancer Power Of Exercise

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:02:08 GMT

Exercise has numerous benefits for physical and mental health, and research suggests that it may also have anti-cancer properties. Here are some ways in which exercise may help to reduce the risk of cancer or improve outcomes for cancer patients:

Weight management: Being overweight or obese is a risk factor for several types of cancer, including breast, colon, and endometrial cancer. Exercise can help to manage weight and reduce the risk of developing these types of cancer.

Insulin regulation: Exercise can help to improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels, which may reduce the risk of developing pancreatic and breast cancer.

Immune system function: Physical activity has been shown to improve immune function, which may help to prevent the development of cancer and improve outcomes for cancer patients.

Hormonal regulation: Exercise can help to regulate hormones such as estrogen, which may reduce the risk of breast and endometrial cancer.

Inflammation reduction: Chronic inflammation has been linked to the development of cancer, and exercise has been shown to reduce inflammation in the body.

It's important to note that the relationship between exercise and cancer is complex and more research is needed to fully understand the mechanisms at play. However, the evidence suggests that regular physical activity can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle and may have anti-cancer benefits.

VIDEO - Recommended Labs And Supplements While On A Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:51:38 GMT

VIDEO - The Extreme Importance Of The Gut Microbiome To Good Health

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:46:55 GMT

Your microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live in your body. It's made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms that help you digest food and fight off infections.

Your microbiome has a huge impact on your health: it can affect everything from the way you respond to medications to how quickly you recover from illnesses like the flu. And if your microbiome isn't healthy enough to support you, it can leave you more vulnerable to disease.

Watch the video above for more information about microorganisms.

VIDEO - 24/7 Virtual Coaching

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:41:15 GMT

"After our virtual consult having 24 / 7 coaching access to you through text and email has been a true godsend."

- Lauren R.

The Most Powerful Anti-Cancer Foods

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:34:32 GMT

Below is a summary of my intense research of the peer-reviewed scientific literature with regard to foods that exhibit the greatest anti-cancer activity. If you read my book Beat Back Cancer Naturally you will find more than 500 scientific references to back up the power of plant foods in the fight against cancer.

BROCCOLI AND CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES

Broccoli contains sulforaphane, a plant compound found in cruciferous vegetables that may have potent anti-cancer properties. One petri-dish study validated that sulforaphane reduced the size and number of breast-cancer cells by up to 75% [1].

Similarly, an animal study found that treating mice with sulforaphane helped kill off prostate-cancer cells and reduced tumor volume by more than 50% [2]. Some studies have also found that a higher intake of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli may be linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

One meta-analysis of 35 studies showed that eating more cruciferous vegetables was associated with a lower risk of colorectal and colon cancer [3].

CARROTS AND HIGH BETA-CAROTENE FOODS

Several studies have found that eating more carrots is linked to a decreased risk of certain types of cancer. For example, an analysis looked at the results of 5 studies and concluded that eating carrots may diminish the risk of stomach cancer by up to 26% [4]. Another scientific inquiry discovered that a higher intake of carrots was correlated with an 18% lower chance of contracting prostate cancer [5].

One study analyzed the diets of 1,266 participants with and without lung cancer. It found that current smokers who did not eat carrots were 3X more likely to fall victim to lung cancer, compared to those who ate carrots more than once per week [6]. Because of these and many other important studies verifying the above findings, you should try to incorporate carrots and other high beta-carotene foods into your diet as a healthy snack or tasty side dish every day to increase your intake and reduce your risk of cancer. Other high beta-carotene foods are mangos, sweet potatoes, cantaloupes, kale, spinach, romaine and parsley.

BEANS

Beans have been shown to protect against colorectal cancer [7]. One study followed 1,905 people with a history of colorectal tumors and ascertained that those who consumed more cooked, dried beans had a decreased risk of tumor recurrence [8].

An animal study also found that feeding rats black beans or navy beans and then inducing colon cancer blocked the creation of cancer cells by up to 75% [9]. According to these results, eating a few servings of beans each week may increase your fiber intake and help lower the risk of developing cancer. I actually recommend 2 servings per day, and Dr. Greger, in his Daily Dozen App, recommends 3 servings per day. Remember… phytates, along with the high content of fiber in the beans, are the main players in cancer prevention. It also important to note that the longest-lived cultures in the world have beans as their major staple.

BERRIES

Berries are high in anthocyanins, plant pigments that have antioxidant properties and are linked with a reduced risk of cancer. In one human study, 25 people with colorectal cancer were treated with bilberry extract for 7 days, which was established to reduce the growth of cancer cells by 7% [10].

Another small investigation gave freeze-dried black raspberries to patients with oral cancer and showed that it decreased levels of certain biomarkers identified with cancer progression [11]. One animal study observed that feeding rats freeze-dried black raspberries diminished esophageal tumor rates by up to 54% and decreased the number of tumors by up to 62% [12]. Similarly, another rodent research project made evident that fueling rats with a berry extract decreased several cancer biomarkers [13].

Based on these findings, you should try to include a couple of berry servings into your diet each day, which will decrease your chances of coming down with cancer. I personally use a Trader Joe’s prepackaged Organic Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry and Strawberry Fancy Berry Medley in my smoothie every morning.

CINNAMON

Cinnamon is well known for its health benefits, including its capability to reduce blood-sugar levels and calm inflammation [14]. Furthermore, some petri-dish and rodent studies have brought to light that cinnamon may help arrest the spread of cancer cells. One petri-dish study demonstrated nicely that cinnamon extract had the ability to decrease the proliferation of cancer cells and induce their death [15]. Another research project validated that cinnamon’s essential oil restrained the growth of head- and neck-cancer cells and also dramatically reduced tumor size [16]. Still another study determined that cinnamon extract triggered cell suicide in tumor cells and also decreased the effectiveness of the tumor’s ability to grow and spread [17].

Because of these and many other studies verifying cinnamon’ anti-cancer effects, I would highly recommend adding ½–1 teaspoon of cinnamon to your diet per day. Not only will it reduce your chances of getting cancer, but it will also reduce your blood-sugar levels and decrease inflammation. Personally, I give 20 shakes of Organic Ceylon Cinnamon by Simply Organic (Amazon) into my morning coffee. I also use a teaspoon on my sweet potatoes with a pinch of clove. Tastes great and gives an incredibly high antioxidant boost.

NUTS

Research has recognized that eating nuts is linked to a lower risk of certain kinds of cancer. For instance, one observational analysis investigated the diets of 19,386 people and discovered that those eating a greater amount of nuts had a decreased risk of dying from cancer [18]. Another research project that followed 30,708 participants for up to 30 years validated that eating nuts regularly equated with a decreased risk of colorectal, pancreatic and endometrial cancers [19].

Other studies have brought to light that certain types of nuts may be linked to a decreased cancer risk. For example, Brazil nuts, which are high in selenium, may safeguard against lung cancer in those with a low selenium levels [20]. Furthermore, an interesting rodent study indicated that feeding mice walnuts decreased the growth rate of breast-cancer cells by 80% and slashed the amount of tumors by 60% [21].

These results suggest that adding a serving of nuts to your diet each day may reduce your risk of developing cancer in the future. I personally eat nuts before I take my supplements to ensure that the fat-soluble vitamins are absorbed. I eat 2 organic almonds, 2 organic walnuts, 2 organic pecans, 2 organic cashews, an organic Brazil nut, a few organic raw peanuts, a few organic pistachios and a few pumpkin seeds. Remember that variety is the key to health and cancer prevention. Eating a full handful of walnuts is not as cancer protective as eating a small amount of several types of nuts each day.

FIRST COLD-PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

First cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (FCPEVOO) is loaded with health benefits. Several studies have found that a higher intake of FCPEVOO helps protect against cancer. One massive review, made up of 19 studies, established that people who regularly consume the highest amount of FCPEVOO have a lower risk of getting breast and digestive cancers when compared to those with the lowest intake [22]. Another scientific fact-finding mission looked at the cancer rates in 28 countries around the world and discovered that the regions with a greater intake of FCPEVOO had decreased rates of colorectal cancer [23].

There are some doctors in the whole food, plant-based community who tell people to eat no olive oil because they feel that all oils negatively affect the cardiovascular system. I, however, have done a very thorough search of the entire scientific literature and have found that it is very difficult to find studies showing a negative effect on the cardiovascular system. They are largely positive. I do feel very strongly, however, that you should use only FIRST COLD PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. It has the highest polyphenol and vitamin E levels and has consistently been found to be the most health promoting.

Also, don’t use it extravagantly! I use only about a teaspoon on my salads. Remember, one tablespoon of any oil is 120 calories. The basic breakdown of FCPEVOO is 70% healthy monounsaturated fat, 15% saturated fat, and 15% polyunsaturated fat. About 2% is made up of the health-promoting polyphenols and vitamin E. A typical tablespoon of FCPEVOO, therefore, has 2 grams of saturated fat. If you add 3 tablespoons to your salad . . . now you are adding 6 grams of saturated fat and 360 calories, which could start changing the risk-to-benefit ratio. I think this is the fear of some plant-based doctors who are treating patients with severe atherosclerosis.

Also, I would limit or, ideally, not use olive oil for cooking. The polyphenols get destroyed as you near the smoking point of 350°F, and toxic chemicals are produced at the smoking point and above. I would encourage you to learn to cook with organic-vegetable broth. Chef AJ has some very good videos on YouTube on how to do this easily and effectively. If you absolutely want to use oil for cooking, first cold-pressed avocado oil is the best oil because it has the highest smoking point (520°F) of all oils and has a nutritional breakdown similar to first cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil.

TURMERIC/CURCUMIN

Turmeric is a spice well known for its health-promoting properties. Curcumin, its most active ingredient, is a phytonutrient with potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects. There are literally thousands of peer-reviewed papers in the scientific literature verifying curcumin’s anti-cancer activity. One study investigated how curcumin would affect 44 patients with precancerous lesions of the colon. The results were amazing. In just one month, 4 grams of curcumin daily reduced the number of lesions by a whopping 40% [24]! In a different analysis, curcumin was also discovered to decrease the advancement of colon cancer by zeroing in on an essential enzyme required for cancer metastasis [25]. Still another study demonstrated that curcumin could eradicate head- and neck-cancer cells [26]. Other investigations reveal that curcumin can decelerate the growth of lung-, breast-, and prostate-cancer cells [27].

When cancer patients tell me that they only want take one supplement this is the one I always recommend. For use on your food, I would aim for at least ½–3 teaspoons of ground turmeric per day. Use it as a ground spice to add flavor to foods, and pair it with black pepper to help boost its absorption.

As a supplement for cancer patients, I recommend a supplement made by Carlyle called Turmeric Curcumin Complex 3000mg that you can purchase on Amazon. Take 4 capsules in the morning and 4 at night which will give you a total of 8 grams of turmeric per day. For the prevention of cancer, I recommend 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I always eat nuts and take 3 New Age fish oil capsules before taking turmeric, because it requires fat for proper absorption. I also recommend taking 2 Bioperine black pepper extract capsules by Carlyle. Studies validate that black pepper extract increases the bioavailability of turmeric by 2,000%.

CITRUS FRUIT

Eating citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges has been correlated with a lower risk of cancer in several analyses. One large study found that participants who ate a larger volume of citrus fruits had a lower risk of contracting digestive- and upper-respiratory-tract cancers [28]. A meta-analysis of 9 studies also ascertained that a greater consumption of citrus fruits was coupled to a reduced risk of pancreatic cancer [29]. Finally, another meta-analysis of 14 studies validated that an intake of at least 3 servings of citrus fruit per week decreased the risk of stomach cancer by 28% [30].

These studies and many other in the scientific literature strongly indicate that including a few servings of citrus fruits in your diet each day is an effective way to lower your risk of contracting certain types of cancer. I personally always include lemon and lime juice in my drinking water. I eat one orange every night, put a lemon wedge in my smoothies, and add a lemon and lime wedge to my morning tea concoction.

FLAX AND CHIA SEEDS

Flax and chia seeds are high in fiber as well as the health-promoting, anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid—alpha linolenic acid. In fact, several scientific studies have demonstrated that omega-3 fatty acids can literally kill cancer cells. In one interesting study, more than 30 women with breast cancer were given either a flaxseed muffin or a placebo each day for 30+ days. When each group’s cancer biomarkers (tumor-growth and cancer-cell-death measurements) were assessed at the end of the study, the flaxseed group had significantly better results when compared to the control [31]. In another experiment, the researchers looked at 500+ men with prostate cancer who were fed ground flaxseeds on a daily basis. The results revealed that the flaxseed group had a lower rate of cancer progression [32]. Possibly because flaxseeds are so high in fiber, some studies have revealed it to be protective against colorectal cancer [33].

Try adding at least one tablespoon of ground flaxseed into your diet each day by adding it to smoothies, sprinkling it over cereal and yogurt, or adding it to your favorite baked goods. Chia seeds also have similar cancer-fighting and anti-inflammatory benefits. I place 1 tablespoon of organic ground flaxseeds and chia seeds into my daily morning smoothie.

TOMATOES

Lycopene is the phytonutrient found in tomatoes that confers its beautiful red color. It is also linked to its anti-cancer properties. Several studies have indicated that consuming more lycopene gives rise to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. A meta-analysis of 17 studies illustrated that a higher consumption of raw tomatoes, cooked tomatoes and lycopene were all correlated with a lessened probability of getting prostate cancer [34]. Another study of more than 47,000 people determined that a higher consumption of tomato sauce, in particular, equated to a lower probability of succumbing to prostate cancer [35].

So try to get a tomato into your diet each day by adding it to sandwiches, salads, sauces, or pasta dishes. Being an Italian American and loving whole-wheat pasta with garlic-infused marinara sauce, I get cooked tomatoes into my diet every single day.

GARLIC, ONIONS, LEEKS, AND SHALLOTS

One of the most active anti-cancer components in garlic is allicin, a compound that has been illustrated to kill off cancer cells in multiple experimental studies [36]. Several studies have established a link between garlic intake and a lower risk of several types of cancer. One study of 543,220 participants discovered that those individuals who consumed a lot of Allium Sativum vegetables, such as garlic, onions, leeks and shallots, had a lower chance of acquiring stomach cancer compared to those who rarely ate them [37].

Another interesting analysis of more than 450 men indicated that a greater regular consumption of garlic was linked with a diminished probability of acquiring prostate cancer [38]. Still another research project demonstrated that the men who ate lots of garlic, as well as fruit, deep-yellow vegetables, dark-green vegetables, and onions were less likely to become afflicted with colorectal cancer. This study, however, did not uncouple the positive effects of garlic from the other consumed vegetables [39].

Based on the vast amount of science, it is a great idea to include a fresh clove of garlic in your diet on a daily basis. As I stated in the previous section, I eat lots of garlic-infused tomato sauce on my whole-wheat pasta, but to make sure I get a daily dose, I do take a whole-bulb garlic supplement called Whole Bulb Garlic by Herbal Roots that you can purchase on Amazon. I take 1 capsule in the morning and 1 at night.

FATTY FISH

This is the only time I will diverge from recommending a solely whole food, plant-based diet, but there is some scientific literature demonstrating that fatty fish may have some cancer-fighting activity. One large study demonstrated that a greater consumption of fatty fish corresponded with a lower probability of coming down with digestive-tract cancer [40]. Another study that tracked 478,040 adults discovered that ingesting more fatty fish decreased the chance of contracting colorectal cancer, while red and processed meats actually inflated the probability [41]. In particular, it is the fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and anchovies that have critical nutrients such as vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been associated with a lower cancer risk. Several scientific reviews have indicated that having adequate levels of vitamin D most likely protects us against cancer [42]. Furthermore, omega-3 fatty acids, through their powerful anti-inflammatory effects, deter the initiation of chronic disease and cancer [43]. If you are not strictly whole food, plant-based like me, aim for one serving of fatty fish per week or every other week to get a dose of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, and to maximize the potential health benefits of these nutrients.

Just remember that nowadays most fish are highly contaminated with PCBs, mercury, microplastics and prescription drugs. I personally take a fish-oil supplement from New Age that can be purchased on Amazon. I take 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening before taking my other supplements.

PHYTONUTRIENT ACTIVITY IN A NUTSHELL

As I reiterate over and over again on my website, plant foods contain over 25,000 phytonutrients. They also have 63X the antioxidant activity compared to animal products. Below is a summary of the amazing cancer-killing activities of these incredible God-given phytochemicals:

*Increase natural killer T-cell activity Block cancer-cell-blood-vessel growth (anti-angiogenesis)

*Cause cancer-cell suicide (apoptosis)

*Disrupt cancer gap-junction cell signaling

*Inhibit cancer proteosomes (allows contaminated cancer proteins to accumulate killing the cancer cell)

*Fragment cancer DNA Make tumor-suppressor genes suppress more

*Make cancer cell apoptosis genes cause more apoptosis (cancer cell suicide)

*Help prevent chemotherapy resistance

*Stop cancer cell division at various phases of division

*Stop the methylation process that inactivates BRCA-DNA-repair genes

*Become cancer-killing pro-oxidants in the presence of cancer’s high copper and iron levels

*Protect from further mutations to normal and cancer cells

*Significantly reduce inflammation (cancer thrives on inflammation)

CONCLUSION

As new research continues to emerge, it is becoming more and more clear that your diet has a major impact on your risk of cancer. That is one reason that The National Cancer Institute recommends 9 servings of fruits and vegetables for the prevention of cancer. Although there are many foods that have potential to reduce the spread and growth of cancer cells, current research is limited to petri dish, animal and observational studies. As time goes on more and more studies will clarify how these incredibly powerful foods directly counter cancer initiation in humans. In the meantime, it’s a safe bet that a diet rich in whole plant foods paired with a healthy lifestyle, will help you in your battle against cancer while improving many other aspects of your health.

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Life Changing Testimonial

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:41:10 GMT

The Power Of Exercise

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:30:07 GMT

We always hear that people who exercise have fewer and milder colds. Exercise enthusiasts tend to boast that they hardly ever get sick when compared to sedentary folks. Before scientists decided to start studying this, no one really knew for sure if this was true. To get to the bottom of this question, one research group collected data on more than 1,000 people from the ages of 18 to 85. Over 12 weeks, during the winter months, they tracked the number of upper-respiratory infections that these individuals acquired. The individuals were quizzed on all the variables that could affect the results. They were asked how much aerobic activity they did on a weekly basis, and each of the participants had their fitness rated on a 10-point system. The results were stunning . . . the frequency of colds in individuals who exercised 5 or more days per week was 46% less than those who were primarily sedentary. Additionally, when these exercisers did get an illness, it was not as severe, and the number of days with the illness was 41% lower!

Other studies show that exercise not only helps our immune system fight off bacterial and viral infections but also decreases our chance of developing cancer. And if you had cancer and are in a remission, it can significantly lower your chance of developing a recurrence [1]. Several studies show that even just 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days per week can significantly reduce the risk of several cancers: breast and colon cancers: 25-30% reduction in risk; prostate cancer: 10-25% reduction in risk; endometrial cancer: 30-35% reduction in risk.

According to the largest study ever published on the subject of breast-cancer prevention with exercise, only women who worked up a sweat for at least 5 or more times per week appeared to get dramatic protection [2]. However, some other studies show that moderately intense exercise may offer as much benefit as vigorous exercise. For example, a 2018 study in the Journal of Applied Physiology reported that walking just an hour per day is associated with significantly lower breast-cancer risk [3].

Evidence backing both mild and vigorous exercise was nicely illustrated in a study investigating breast-cancer-survival rates in relation to the intensity of the exercise. In this study, they found that those who did one mile of brisk walking per day reduced their risk of dying from breast cancer by 24%. Those who stepped it up a notch and ran ⅔ of a mile daily reduced their risk of dying from breast cancer by 40%. Finally, the high achievers, who ran 2.3 miles per day, lowered their chance of recurrence by a spectacular 95%!

We are not 100% sure of the mechanism of how this works, but we do know that even just 6 minutes of aerobic exercise can increase natural killer cell immune activity by 50%. These natural killer cells are the immune cells that attack cancer cells during their deadly evolution. We also know from mouse studies [3] that exercise does increase the oxygen content in the tumor microenvironment. We know that cancer thrives in a microenvironment of high acidity and low oxygen. In several studies, exercise has been shown to increase the oxygen content in the microenvironment, making it harder for cancer to thrive. In one of these studies, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, there was a verified 90% increase of the oxygen levels inside the tumors of rats that engaged in long-term, moderate-intensity treadmill exercise [4]. The beauty of exercise is that it does not cost one bloody cent. It doesn’t require a prescription or an appointment with a doctor, but it is one of the most powerful stimulators of the immune system, and all that it requires is self-discipline.

EXERCISE AND EMOTIONS

In my daily review of the scientific literature, I have found numerous articles demonstrating that exercise works extremely well to counter depression and, in many studies, does it better than anti-depressants [5,6]. It is also a great way to reduce feelings of stress, which is critically important in the battle against cancer. Exercise is, therefore, an activity that I encourage all people who struggle with depression and anxiety to engage in because it is free, has only good side effects, and is highly effective. Some of my medical colleagues, however, push anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs on just about every patient complaining of even the slightest innuendo of depression or nervousness.

For instance, many doctors tout that anti-depressant drugs have many “published” studies that demonstrate that they are effective [7]. Notice how I have enclosed “published” in quotation marks. What if drug companies published only the studies that showed a positive effect but quietly hid from the public any studies showing that the drugs didn’t work? To find out the truth, Dr. Michael Greger’s research group applied to the Food and Drug Administration under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to get access to the published and unpublished studies submitted by pharmaceutical companies. What they found was pretty unbelievable. The published literature reported that the results of nearly all anti-depressant trials were positive. In comparison, FDA scrutiny of trial data (published and unpublished studies) demonstrated that approximately half of the trials showed that the drugs didn’t work. When all the data was joined, the anti-depressants failed to show a clinically convincing advantage over placebo sugar pills [8]. The result of this study demonstrated that the placebo effect may be the primary explanation of how anti-depressants may work. So it may be the power of the belief that the drug is going to work that is the primary mode of action [9].

What was even more appalling to Dr. Greger and his group was that the FOIA documents exposed that the FDA knew that drugs like Paxil and Prozac didn’t work much better than placebo yet made a disgusting decision to protect drug companies by keeping this information from the general public and prescribing physicians [10]. How could the pharmaceutical companies get away with something like this? The drug industry is considered one of the most lucrative and politically influential industries in the United States, and depression is the golden goose because it is chronic, common, and frequently treated with multiple drugs [11]. Indeed, anti-depressants are taken by more than 8% of the US population [12]. So, if doctors are willing to give patients placebo-equivalent treatments, some contend that it would be better for them just to lie to patients and give them actual sugar pills [13].

Unlike the toxic drugs, sugar pills do not cause the multitude of side effects associated with anti-depressants. For instance, anti-depressants cause sexual dysfunction in up to 75% of users. Other side effects include long-term weight gain and insomnia. And about 20% of people have withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit taking the medications [14]. To me, the most alarming fact is that anti-depressants may make people more likely to become depressed in the future. Studies demonstrate that patients have a higher probability to become depressed again after anti-depressant use than after treatment by other means, including placebos [15].

So even if the mood-boosting benefit of exercise is also a placebo effect (which it isn’t), at least it’s one with benefits rather than risks. So we see that anti-depressants have many undesirable side effects such as weight gain, insomnia, decreased sex drive, anxiety and fatigue. Look at every one of those side effects. Exercise causes the exact opposite . . . weight loss, improved sleep, increased sex drive, diminished anxiety and higher energy levels.

Why would anyone not want to try the power of exercise before ingesting toxic chemicals into their system on a daily basis? The only answer that I can think of is laziness and lack of self-discipline. I always say that if the benefits of exercise were in a pill—every single person in the world would would be taking it. When cancer patients ask me for counsel . . . daily exercise and a whole food, plant-based diet are the 2 that I emphasize because they are highly effective and free. Many people incorporate the whole food, plant-based diet recommendation, but daily exercise is the one that many will not take up the sword and do. As I have shown above, even 150 minutes per week of simple, brisk walking has amazing cancer- and cardiovascular-protective effects, but, unfortunately, the majority of people in the United States do not do it. There are some people who love it—but for many, it is the bane of their existence.

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2. Hildebrand JS et al. Recreational physical activity and leisure time sitting in relation to postmenopausal breast cancer risk. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2013;22(10):1906-12.

3. Buss LA, Dachs GU. Voluntary exercise slows breast tumor establishment and reduces tumor hypoxia in ApoE-/mice. J Appl Physiol. 2018 Apr 1;124(4):938-949.

4. McCullough DIet al. Effects of exercise training on tumor hypoxia and vascular function in the rodent preclinical orthotopic prostate cancer model. J Appl Physiol. 2013 Dec;115(12):1846-54.

5. Abdollahi A et al. Effect of exercise augmentation of cognitive behavioural therapy for the treatment of suicidal ideation and depression. J Affect Disord. 2017 Sep;219:58-63.

6. Carek PG et al. Exercise for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Int J Psychiatry Med. 2011;41(1):15-28.

7. Penn E, Tracy DK. The drugs don't work? Antidepressants and the current and future pharmacological management of depression. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol. 2012;2(5): 179-88.

8. Turner EH, Matthews AM, Linardatos E, Tell RA, Rosenthal R. Selective publication of antidepressant trials and its influence on apparent efficacy. N Engl J Med. 2008;358(3): 252-60.

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11. Spence D. Are antidepressants overprescribed? Yes. BMJ 2013; 346:f191

12. Sugarman MA et al. The efficacy of paroxetine and placebo in treating anxiety and depression: a meta-analysis of change on the Hamilton Rating Scales. PLos One 2014;9 (8):e106337.

13. Blease C. Deception as treatment: the case of depression. J Med Ethics 2011;37(1):13-6.

14. Kirsch I. Antidepressants and the placebo effect. Z Psychol 2014; 223(3):128-34.

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Studies Reveal that the Aspirin in Plants has a Potent Anti-cancer Effect

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:59:52 GMT

Many years ago when I first started my cosmetic surgery practice I had to develop pre- and post-operative instructions for my patients. When performing elective surgery there is always a concern about post-operative bleeding which can increase the complication rate and ruin the cosmetic result. I therefore was always looking for ways to decrease the probability of post-op bleeding.

At the time, my head nurse came across a chapter in one of her old nursing textbooks that had a list of foods that contained high levels of aspirin. First off, I was shocked that there were even foods that contained aspirin. Secondly, I was quite surprised that almost everyone of these foods were either fruits or vegetables. I therefore composed a list for my patients of foods that I wanted them to avoid 2 weeks before and after the procedures. The thing that bothered me about giving them this list was that every single food that I was telling them to avoid was actually extremely healthy for them. I wanted to avoid bleeding, but I also wanted a healthy patient to able to ward off possible infections.

As time went on, I started reading more and more studies demonstrating that aspirin had a protective effect against heart attacks and cancer. Interestingly, whole food, plant-based diets were also found to have these similar health-protective effects. It was felt by these authors that it was primarily the anti-inflammatory effect by both aspirin and whole plant foods that were responsible for these amazing health benefits.

Let’s review what aspirin does. Aspirin creates its anti-inflammatory effect by blocking an enzyme called “COX-2”. Arachidonic acid (an omega 6 fatty acid) is converted to pro-clotting thromboxane and pro-inflammatory prostaglandins. These prostaglandins then create dilation of the lymph vessels which can increase the probability of metastasis of cancer. Tumors themselves also release a growth factor called “VEGF-C” which increases the activity of the pro-inflammatory enzyme COX-2.

Inflammation is at the core of cancer

As I mention over and over in my book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally” , inflammation is at the core of cancer development. Without inflammation a cancer cannot propagate regardless of the number of DNA mutations. That is why in a recent meta-analysis study looking at 8 different studies with over 25,000 patients, the authors found a 20% decrease in risk of death from cancer among those taking daily aspirin [1] .

What is so amazing is that many plant foods have fairly high levels of aspirin. In the table below you can see the aspirin levels of many fruits and vegetables:

Measuring aspirin blood levels

What is really fascinating is that when you measure aspirin blood levels in vegetarians and in people taking daily aspirin, the levels are very similar. The disadvantage of taking daily aspirin, however, is that aspirin intake has been shown to increase the chance of ulcer formation with subsequent gastrointestinal bleeding. Conversely, eating a high volume of plant foods, allows you to increase aspirin levels while protecting the stomach mucosa due to mucosal protective phytonutrients. Because of this protective effect

vegetarians, in study after study, have been shown to have a much lower incidence of ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding than the general population.

Today, the official American Heart Association recommendation is that low-dose aspirin should be taken for all patients with heart disease, but, in the general population (that is, for those without a known history of heart disease or stroke) daily aspirin is only recommended “when the potential cardiovascular disease benefit outweigh the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.”

In regard to cancer prevention there have been no formal recommendations, but with the current literature demonstrating a 20% reduction in the risk of death from cancer, daily aspirin use should be considered by those wanting to prevent cancer.

Since a whole food, plant-based diet can achieve similar high blood levels of aspirin without increasing the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, this better approach should be considered by all trying to lower, not only their chance of a heart attack, but also their chance of developing cancer.

REFERENCES

Antonoff MB et al. Killing two birds with one salicylate: aspirin’s dual roles in preventative health. Semin Thoracic Surg 23:96-98 2011.

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The Incredible Synergy of Plant Phytochemicals

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 16:33:52 GMT

There are 25,000+ phytochemicals that will never make it onto the side of a cereal box but may play a major role in reducing the risk of cancer. Whole-plant foods have consistently demonstrated protective effects against cancer, so it’s reasonable for scientists to try to find the “magic bullet” active ingredient that can be sold in a pill. The fact is, however that “pills cannot mimic this balanced natural combination of thousands of phytochemicals present in fruits and vegetables.” When isolated out, the compound may lose its activity or behave differently. The antioxidant and anti-cancer activities of plant foods are thought to derive from the “additive and synergistic effects of phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables,” meaning that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This helps explain why a pill can’t replace the complex combination and interactions of phytochemicals present in whole-plant foods. Let’s discuss.

Our cells are constantly exposed to a variety of free radicals (molecules with an unpaired electron). As I discussed at length in my book Beat Back Cancer Naturally there are trillions of these free radicals formed every day from normal metabolism in our energy-producing organelles called our “mitochondria”. There are 3 innate-cellular antioxidants (catalase, superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase) that normally keep this oxidative free-radical activity under control (by contributing an electron), however, by eating a Standard American Diet (high meat, dairy and processed foods) there can develop free-radical overload that our innate antioxidants and the antioxidants that we consume cannot keep up with. This excessive free-radical activity can cause permanent oxidative damage to our proteins, enzymes and most importantly our DNA, resulting in an increased risk of cancer.

Cancer formation is a multistep process and it has been demonstrated in study after study that free-radical damage is correlated with the formation of cancer through multiple mechanisms. Free-radical DNA damage when not restored to normal by our DNA-repair mechanisms, leads to DNA-base mutation, single and double-strand DNA breaks, DNA cross-linking, and chromosomal breakage and rearrangement. To prevent or slow this free-radical damage to our genes sufficient amounts of antioxidants compounds in plants called “phytochemicals” are needed to protect our cellular systems from free-radical damage which lowers our risk of cancer and chronic diseases.

The Power of Plant Phytochemicals

This cancer-inducing, free-radical damage has been shown in many studies to be prevented or severely limited by the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Studies to date have exhibited that over 25,000 phytochemicals exist in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and spices and have complex complementary and overlapping mechanisms of action. These include scavenging of free radicals; regulation of gene expression to keep cellular proliferation in check; maintaining proper cellular differentiation; suppressing cancer-causing oncogenes; increasing expression of cancer-protective, tumor-suppressor genes; induction of cancer cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis (cancer cell suicide); modulation of enzyme activities in detoxification, oxidation and reduction of carcinogens; stimulation of the immune system; regulation of hormone metabolism in a positive way, and controlling our antibacterial and antiviral immune activity. Mind-blowing!!!

Strong epidemiological evidence suggests that regular consumption of fruits and vegetables can significantly reduce cancer risk. Dr. Block and his research group [1] reviewed over 200 epidemiological studies that examined the relationship between the ingestion of fruits and vegetables and cancer of the lung, colon, breast, cervix, esophagus, oral cavity, stomach, bladder, pancreas, and ovary. In 128 of 156 dietary studies, the consumption of fruits and vegetables was validated to have a protective effect. The risk of cancer was 2-fold higher in people with a low intake of fruits and vegetables compared to those with high intake. Significant protection was found in 24 of 25 studies for lung cancer. Fruits were dramatically protective against cancer of the esophagus, oral cavity and larynx. Fruits and vegetables were protective for cancer of the pancreas and stomach in 26 of 30 studies and for colorectal and bladder cancer in 23 of 38 studies.

A prospective study involving 9,959 men and women in Finland demonstrated an inverse relationship between the intake of flavonoids and the incidence of cancer at all sites combined [2] . After a 24-year followup, the risk of lung cancer was reduced by 50% in those consuming the most flavonols. The consumption of quercetin from onions and apples persuasively lowered lung cancer risk. The effect of onions was especially potent against squamous-cell carcinoma.

Dr. Boyle and his research group performed a study that exhibited increased blood levels of quercetin after a meal of onions created increased resistance to DNA mutations and decreased free-radical metabolites in the urine [3] .

The Power of Phytochemical Synergy

Not only do plants have thousands of different phytochemicals, they each have entirely different phytonutrient profiles. Studies are showing that when eating different foods together there is a synergistic effect. Essentially, 2 + 2 = 7. Eating beta-carotene in carrot form, for example, is more beneficial than in pill form because of all the other compounds in the carrot that may synergize with the beta-carotene. Well, when we dip that carrot in hummus, we suddenly have the thousands of carrot compounds mixing with the thousands of chickpea compounds. So what happens if we mix different fruits with different vegetables or different beans?

One study investigated this very concept. The researchers observed the antioxidant powers of raspberries and adzuki beans alone and combined [4]. If there were a strictly additive effect, the expected combined antioxidant power would simply be that of the raspberries plus that of the adzuki beans. However, the observed combined antioxidant power was actually much greater than the sum of one plus the other.

What about cancer-fighting effects? The study was repeated [4] , but this time, different combinations of food were dripped on breast cancer cells growing in a petri dish. For some foods, the same synergistic effects were found. Grapes, for example, can suppress the growth of breast cancer cells about 30 percent, but onions worked even better, cutting breast cancer cell growth in half. One would assume that if we added half the grapes with half the onion, we’d get a result somewhere in the middle between the two. Instead, the researchers found that cancer cell growth was suppressed by up to 70% that combination (figure below). The whole plus the whole was greater than the sum of the whole.

In another study [5] the combination of orange, apple, grape and blueberry displayed a synergistic effect in antioxidant activity (figure below). You can see from the chart that the combination of fruits (top line) created a greater antioxidant effect than each alone. In scientific terms “the median effective dose (EC50) of each fruit after combination was 5X lower than the EC50 of each fruit alone, suggesting a potent synergistic effect upon combining the 4 fruits”.

Another study published in the Archives of Biochemical Biophysiology, the researchers looked at the antioxidant activity of curcumin, tomato extract, and vitamin E and also found a persuasive synergistic effect when the 3 were combined (figure below).

In 2003 Temple and Gladwin [5] reviewed more than 200 cohort and case-control studies that provided risk ratios concerning fruits and vegetables and the risk of cancer. They concluded that cancer prevention is best accomplished by consumption of a wide variety of plant foods, although one group of plants may dominant for a specific cancer. Furthermore, health benefits from eating a variety of plant foods extends beyond lowering the risk of cancer development. Benefits also include cardiovascular disease, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, central brain diseases and diabetes.

In my personal fight against cancer I use freeze-dried powders to get some extra punch to fight cancer....not to just prevent it. Many call this “hyper-nourishing” which I think is required when you are battling a disease as formidable as cancer. In my previous blog I showed that 6 tablespoons of freeze-dried strawberry powder was the same as eating 1.3 pounds of strawberries! Below is a photo of what I place into my morning organic, light-roast cf and decaf coffees (photo below). Remember from my previous post that freeze-dried powders maintain all of the phytochemicals, but the water has been eliminated. Most fruits and vegetables have 90-95% water.

REFERENCES

The Power of Freeze-Dried Powders

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:21:50 GMT

During the research for my book Beat Back Cancer Naturally I came across several articles that demonstrated an incredible “multiplying effect” of using freeze-dried fruit powders in the fight against cancer. Remember...most fruits and vegetables are 90-95% water; so when you use the process of freeze-drying, the water is extracted, but the thousands of cancer-fighting phytochemicals remain intact. In the study that I will discussing in this blog, 6 tablespoons of freeze-dried strawberry powder was the equivalent of eating 1.33 pounds of strawberries! That is a 10:1 ratio. The blueberry freeze-dried powder that I use actually has a ratio of 50:1. This is why I feel strongly that individuals battling cancer should include freeze-dried powders in their armamentarium.

Every morning I have an organic caf and decaf coffee and to each one I add strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cacao, mangosteen, pomegranate, goji berry, cinnamon and acai berry freeze-dried powders. The addition of several different types of cancer-fighting powders creates a synergistic effect of the phytochemicals in these foods. In effect, I start off each day with a phyto-chemo infusion that is kicking myeloma’s butt! Later in the morning, I make a smoothie at which time I add addition powders like camu camu, noni fruit, pineapple and dragonfruit powder. Every freeze-dried powder that I use, I scientifically document its cancer-fighting ability in my book.

The article that really caught my attention was published in the Cancer Prevention Research Journal in 2011 and involved the use of freeze-dried strawberry powder for the treatment of patients with early cancer of the esophagus [1] .

For those of you not familiar with esophageal cancer, it is one of the most deadly cancers, second to only pancreatic cancer. Most patients present with advanced, metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. The prognosis for these cases is poor; only 1 in 5 survives more than 3 years after the initial diagnosis. The overall 5-year survival rate of esophageal cancer in the United States is only 13%, which is close to the observed rates in high-risk countries like China.

The researchers who performed the aforementioned study on actual patients was initiated secondary to an earlier study that they had performed on rats at which time they had discovered that freeze-dried strawberries and black raspberries inhibited cancer growth in rats with esophageal cancer [2] . The freeze-dried powders caused a potent anti-cancer expression of genes involved in:

* inflammation (needed for cancer proliferation)

* gene transcription (needed for cancer-cell division)

* angiogenesis (needed for cancer blood vessel formation)

* formation of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), c-Jun, and VEGF. These enzymes and factors induce inflammation and blood vessel growth needed for cancer to grow and spread.

Because of the fascinating results from their rat study and other published rodent studies on freeze-dried powders [3] [4] [5] , the scientists organized a randomized phase II trial conducted to investigate the effects of freeze-dried strawberries in a cohort of adult individuals with early esophageal cancer in the Henan and Shandong provinces of China where the population is at the highest risk for esophageal cancer in the world. They assessed the effects of strawberries, which are the major berry grown in China, on the histologic grade of early cancerous lesions and on biomarkers of cell proliferation, inflammation, and gene transcription.

They randomly assigned 75 patients identified by endoscopy to have early esophageal cancer to receive freeze-dried strawberry powder at either 30 g/d (37 patients) or 60 g/d (38 patients) for 6 months; the powder was mixed with water. After 6 months, they assessed the changes in the microscopic grade of these lesions in a blinded fashion. The dose of 30 g/d (3 tablespoons or 1/8 cup), did not significantly affect histology or any other measured parameter. The dose of 60 g/d (6 tablespoons, 1/4 cup or the equivalent of 1.33 pounds of strawberries), however, reversed the early cancer in 80.6% of the 36 patients based on microscopic and endoscopic analysis. It totally obliterated the early cancer in 50%! The strawberry powder was well tolerated, with no toxic effects or serious adverse events.

The below photo shows an endoscopic evaluation of an early esophageal cancer with complete obliteration of the cancer after 6 months of 6 tablespoons/day of freeze-dried strawberry powder. Amazing stuff!!!

The next photo demonstrates the degree of Ki-67 activity. For those of you who are not familiar with Ki-67, it is a protein that is a marker for the degree of cellular proliferation. When Ki-67 activity is high, it is an indication of active cancer cell growth. As you can see...after 6 months the cancer cell proliferation Ki-67 marker was significantly reduced with the freeze-dried strawberry powder.

Remember that these individuals made no changes to their diet. It is my opinion if they would have been eating a whole food, plant-based diet their results would have been even more dramatic. The bottom line is that fruits and vegetable contain over 25,000 phytochemicals that have incredible anti-cancer-fighting activity. It is my strong opinion that cancer patients should eat a minimum of 12 plant servings per day. Individuals without cancer should hit The National Cancer Institute recommendation of 9 servings per day for the prevention of cancer.

What is so marvelous about these organic, freeze-dried fruit powders is that they can be purchased cheaply on Amazon. It is my view that they really should be incorporated into the daily routine of all cancer patients. The powders that I personally use in my morning coffees and smoothie are all described in my book Beat Back Cancer Naturally where I go through the scientific literature explaining why I use what I use. As I previously alluded to, I use several different types of freeze-dried powders because of the synergy that occurs (2+2=7) when you combine phytonutrients. This will be the topic of my next blog.

REFERENCES

Is Meat Consumption Healthy for You? (The Protein Myth)

Sat, 23 Nov 2019 02:36:29 GMT

As many of you know by now, I strongly recommend a whole food, plant-based diet to combat cancer. The question I continually get is, “where do you get your protein?”

If you review the protein recommendations of the US government you can use the following equation to get your protein requirement:

Pounds X 4 divided by 10.

My weight is 155 pounds. Therefore 155 X 4 = 620.

620 divided by 10 = 62 grams.

If you use the metric system use kilograms X 0.8.

I eat a strict whole food, plant-based diet (no animal products) and I have checked my protein intake on consecutive days for a whole week and I normally get over 100 grams per day, which in my view is more than my goal.

The average Westerner who eats a lot of meat and dairy products is easily getting 2-3 times the recommended about of protein and this can be harmful to one’s health and especially someone who is combatting cancer. For now, let’s look at some of the negatives of high meat, dairy and protein consumption.

High IGF-1

One of the concerning aspects of high animal protein consumption is that it stimulates the liver to produce a growth promoting hormone called “Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1)” which at higher levels in adults has been shown to be a major instigator of cancer initiation and growth [ 1 , 2 ]. This does not happen when the liver is exposed to incomplete plant proteins. Apparently, because animal protein is a complete protein, it sends a signal to the liver that growth is about to occur, so IGF-1 is manufactured. In studies, meat eaters consistently are shown to have much higher IGF-1 levels compared to vegans.

When we are young our body needs IGF-1 for growth to allow us to become a full grown adult. Our levels normally peak in our late teens, then gradually decline every year as we age. This gradual decline is built into our bodies to help us stay alive, because as we age we also accumulate thousands of DNA mutations. We do not want a stimulus for high cellular growth and replication in the setting of high levels of DNA mutations. This is a device that Nature has built in to protect us from cancer initiation, growth and metastasis.

It is also important to note that since IGF-1 can promote muscle growth, growth hormone has been promoted and prescribed by anti-aging physicians as an anti-aging hormone. However, studies are finding that restoring growth hormone levels to youthful levels in adulthood is not beneficial; in fact it has been found to increase death rates in formerly healthy adults.

High mTOR Activation

Another promoter of cancer growth in the body is the mTOR gene [3] . This gene is a potent promoter of cellular growth and replication (similar to IGF-1) and as we just learned we do not want a growth stimulator in the setting of increasing mutations. Through scientific study we have learned that the amino acid “leucine” is the most powerful stimulator of mTOR. And guess where leucine is found in high levels? You guessed it. There are high levels in all animal products and very low levels in plant foods. Therefore lowering animal products while increasing plant intake, lowers leucine levels, which lowers mTOR activity. This is an effective way to decrease cancer initiation and growth.

Kidney Stress

High animal protein intake also puts inordinate stress on the kidneys and after chronic exposure creates damage to the kidney micro-tubules. Animal protein, but not vegetable protein, causes what is called “kidney hyper-filtration” [4] . This is an inflammatory response in the kidney caused by high levels of sulfur-containing amino acids that are present in animal proteins. When anti-inflammatory drugs are given at the time of animal protein ingestion the hyper-filtration does not occur. This hyper-filtration also does not occur with the ingestion of vegetable protein. Furthermore, high animal protein consumption is extremely acidic which puts additional stress on the kidney while also, in the cancer patient, creating a favorable pH for enzymes like “collagenase” to assist the cancer to progress and metastasize [5] .

High Pesticide and Endotoxin Levels

Because all animals are high on the food chain, various retrospective studies always reveal much higher levels of pesticides and heavy metals in the blood and tissue of meat eaters versus vegans. To help you understand this concept, if a grasshopper ate a bunch of pesticide-laden grass, it would absorb those pesticides that would then be dissolved into its fat tissue....something we call “bioaccumulation”. A bird then eats many grasshoppers. The bird’s pesticide levels will now be greater than the grasshopper’s levels. If a human eats a lot of the birds, a chicken for example, the human’s levels will be higher than the chicken’s. A similar situation occurs in the oceans. If you analyze mercury and PCB levels in small fish versus large fish, like tuna, the larger fish will consistently have much higher mercury and PCB levels than the smaller fish.

One of many studies analyzing this bioaccumulation was published in the British Journal of Nutrition and it found that PCB levels were much higher in meat eaters compared to vegans [6] . Similar studies routinely demonstrate this same result... pesticides and heavy metals blood and tissue levels are consistently much higher in meat and dairy consumers.

Animal products also carry viruses like bovine leukemia virus (implicated in 37% of all US breast cancers and also non-Hodgkins lymphoma) and bacterial endotoxins that cannot be destroyed by heat and create much inflammation and negative health issues in the body.

No Fiber

Animal products contain ZERO fiber! 97% of the US population does not get the 30 grams/day of fiber recommended by the US government. This is due to the fact that the average American consumes 50% processed foods, 40% animal products and 10% unrefined plant foods. In a 2010 study, it was found that the average American eats, on average, 1.8 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. And that was allowing French fries and ketchup to be counted as a vegetable!

Fiber has been shown to be critical to creating the right balance in the 30 trillion bacteria that grow in our intestinal tract. These bacteria are many times referred to as “the microbiome”. There are 2 primary groups of bacteria in our GI tract....good Prevotella probiotic bacteria and bad Bacteroides bacteria. There are approximately 500 subspecies in each group. When one is eating at least 30 grams of fiber per day, the good Prevotella probiotic bacteria feed on the fiber, proliferate, and produce short-chain fatty acids which are extremely anti-inflammatory and are said by many experts in the field of immunology to control up to 80% of our immune function.

These short-chain fatty acids also stimulate the FFAR2 receptors on our cells which have a profound control over our metabolism. In rat studies when you feed high concentrations of fiber rich plant food (with no meat) to the rats, they become slim. Conversely, when you feed them high concentrations of animal products (with no plants) they become obese. When we eat primarily processed and animal foods the bad Bacteroides bacteria proliferate and the good probiotic Prevotella bacteria decrease, causing many chronic diseases and weight gain. Conversely, when we eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, the good probiotic Prevotella increase in numbers and the harmful Bacteroides decrease. This latter scenario puts us in a much better position to enjoy maximal health.

No Phytonutrients

This is the most important factor that causes me to recommend limiting animal product consumption. Plants have over 25,000 phytonutrients that have profound antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects in the body. Animal products have none of these phytonutrients.

Because of this fact, plants foods have been found to have 63X the antioxidant power compared to animal products. ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) units are the units that we use to measure the ability of foods to neutralize health-damaging free radicals. For those of you who are unfamiliar with free radicals, they are molecules with unpaired electrons that are created daily by our cells in the trillions. These free radicals will seek out another electron to create a neutral electrical charge, however in the process of finding an electron mate, they create thousands of DNA mutations in our lifetime which are at the root of all cancers. Innate intracellular antioxidants (glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and catalase), along with the antioxidants that we eat, can neutralize most of these free radicals, but the Standard American Diet can easily create free-radical overload. Therefore we must complement our innate intracellular antioxidants with a healthy dose of antioxidants from our food intake.

To demonstrate the difference between plant foods and animal products let’s compare one food (a sweet potato) to a whole day of eating a Standard American Diet.

One sweet potato with a teaspoon of cinnamon and a pinch of clove is 246 ORAC units. On the other hand, a morning Egg McMuffin, an afternoon Big Mac and an evening steak with parsley would total 44 ORAC units for the entire day! Every morning I drink a morning smoothie with various fruits, freeze dried powders, ground flax seeds and kale. That smoothie has 2,000+ ORAC units. An analysis of 5 Standard American Diet breakfasts revealed anywhere from 8-25 ORAC units for each of these typical American breakfasts. The dissimilarity is mind blowing!

In an interview, Dr. Nikhil Munshi, a famous myeloma genomic scientist, stated that at the time of myeloma diagnosis, a myeloma patient’s cancer cell has approximately 5,000+ mutations at diagnosis and at relapse about 12,000+. Therefore minimizing the number of mutations is critical for any cancer patient to help them to stay in remission. It is also extremely important for those trying to avoid cancer in the first place.

Cholesterol

We all know that eating high cholesterol foods leads to high cholesterol blood levels which then leads to cardiovascular disease. This fact has been validated in thousands of studies over the past 50 years. And what is the only kind of food that contains cholesterol? You guessed it....animal products.

Cholesterol, however, does not only affect the cardiovascular system, it also has a significant effect on cancer. Many of us have heard that cancer needs an enormous amount of sugar to maintain itself due to the fact that it uses a very crude fermentation method of energy production called “Warburg’s aerobic glycolysis”. This method of energy production takes one molecule of glucose and creates only 2 ATP energy molecules. Our normal cells, on the other hand, create 36 ATP molecules from one glucose molecule. Therefore, cancer needs a prodigious amount of glucose just to maintain itself.

There are, however, other nutritional pathways that cancer can use. In Jane McLelland’s excellent and heavily-researched book How to Starve Cancer she demonstrates, through careful analysis of the scientific literature, how cancer can also use a cholesterol pathway and a glutamine (amino acid) pathway for energy production. In fact, some cancers like prostate, colon and breast cancer may even prefer the cholesterol pathway. In fact, there are studies that demonstrate that individuals who take statin drugs have much lower rates of the aforementioned cancers. To understand this concept better, I would highly recommend viewing the 5 minute video on nutritionfacts.org entitled Cholesterol Feeds Breast Cancer Cells.

Therefore cancer patients need to keep their total cholesterol level below 150 and their LDL cholesterol below 80. The absolute best way to do that is with a whole food, plant-based diet. If additional help is needed I recommend Chinese Red Yeast. The product that I use is Beni Koji RYR (Douglas Labs) which can be purchased on Amazon. I take 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I also take Ubiquinol-QH (Douglas Labs) with it to keep the CoEnzyme Q10 levels from getting to low. This can also be purchased on Amazon. I take 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening.

Heterocyclic Amines

Heterocyclic amines are potentially carcinogenic chemical compounds formed in cooked muscle tissue. Examples of heterocyclic amines include harmane, which may cause essential tremor and PhIP, considered an estrogenic carcinogen that may increase breast cancer risk. Poultry meat appears to have the highest concentration of heterocyclic amines, but muscles are not the only source of these toxins. These carcinogens may be present in eggs, cheese, creatine supplements and cigarette smoke.

There are some measures that those who eat meat can do to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Boiling appears to be the safest cooking method in terms of carcinogen levels. Other foods may also decrease the risk. For example, cruciferous vegetables have been shown to reduce the absorption of heterocyclic amines for as long as 2 weeks after consumption. White and green tea may also be protective. If you don’t eat meat for just one day your levels of PhIP and MelQx will drop to zero in just twenty-four hours. Veggie meat is a safe bet since it contains no muscle tissue.

Summary

You can see that meat consumption has many negative health effects. A good culmination of what I have just shared with you was extremely well presented in a study by the National Health Institute and The World Health Organization where they looked at the diets of different countries throughout the world. They studied the percentage of unrefined plant consumption in each country and how it correlated with the percentage of people dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

In the United States, for example, the average person eats 10% of their diet in unrefined plant foods and we find that 90% of Americans die of either cancer or heart disease. Conversely, in Laos the average person eats over 90% of their diet in unrefined plant foods and only 5% of people in that country die of cancer and heart disease. In Greece, the average person eats a diet that is 35% unrefined plants and 35% of people die of cancer or heart disease. In this study it is absolutely fascinating how the percentage of plant foods directly correlates with the percentage of people dying from cancer and heart disease. The more plants...the less cancer and heart disease.

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Antioxidants and Chemo...An OK Combination?

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:04:40 GMT

This is one of the most common questions that I get asked from cancer patients. When cancer patients ask their oncologists about whether or not they can take antioxidant supplements during chemo and radiation treatments, there is almost always an international-knee-jerk-reaction that says “No”, even though the scientific literature, in general, shows that antioxidants can be beneficial during conventional treatments and not harmful. The same goes for a whole food plant, based-diet which has 63X the antioxidant power compared to animal-meat and dairy-based diets.

Here’s the concern with taking antioxidants with chemo and radiation treatments. Both radiation therapy and many chemotherapy drugs (not all) kill cancer by producing molecules, called “free radicals”, that damage the DNA of the tumor cells. Once the DNA is damaged, many of the cancer cells commit cell suicide...something we call “apoptosis”.

Most of our normal cells have a mechanism that signals them to die when the DNA damage cannot be fixed quickly. Cancer cells, on the other hand, have a defective DNA-damage-repair system unlike normal cells. This slows down their ability to repair DNA damage making them vulnerable to apoptosis. Because of these facts, radiation and chemo can kill many cancer cells while sparing most normal cells. Antioxidants are compounds that have the ability to neutralize the free radicals produced by radiation and chemotherapy; therefore the concern about taking antioxidants with these treatments.

The fact is... the preponderance of evidence generally demonstrates that antioxidants do not negatively affect radiation therapy or chemotherapy when taken during those conventional treatments. In fact, many studies validate that they often exert a positive effect.

The only adverse effect that I could find in the scientific literature was the combination of green tea’s polyphenols (that have a 1,2-benzenediol molecular component), vitamin C and alpha-lipic acid reacting with the boronic acid component of bortezemib (Velcade) (a protesome inhibitor used for myeloma). When the above 3 antioxidants were combined with bortezemib (Velcade) in animal studies, it was not as effective [1,2,3]. Other proteosome inhibitors tested that did not have the boronic component in its molecular structure were unaffected. So the Velcade interaction seems to be peculiar to the boronic acid moiety.

In one of the most comprehensive studies ever done on antioxidant use with chemo and radiation, Dr. Keith Block and his group systematically reviewed the entire body of scientific work evaluating the effects of concurrent use of antioxidants with chemotherapy [4]. He performed a search of literature from 1966-October 2007 using MEDLINE, Cochrane, CinAhl, AMED, AltHealthWatch and EMBASE databases. Randomized, controlled clinical trials reporting antioxidant-based lessening of chemotherapy toxicity were included in his final tally.

Only 33 of 965 articles, including 2,446 subjects, met the criteria that qualified for his high standards. The antioxidants he evaluated were: glutathione (11), melatonin (7), vitamin A (1), an antioxidant mixture (2), N-acetylcysteine (2), vitamin E (5), selenium (2), L-carnitine (1), Co-Q10 (1) and ellagic acid (1).

The majority (24 of the 33 studies) he looked at reported evidence of decreased toxicities from the concurrent use of antioxidants with chemotherapy. Nine studies reported no difference in toxicities between the 2 groups. Only one study (vitamin A) reported an increase in toxicity in the antioxidant group due to overdose. Five studies reported the antioxidant group completed more full doses of chemotherapy or had less-dose reduction than control groups.

His conclusion after reviewing the entire scientific literature was that antioxidant supplementation during chemotherapy appeared to limit toxicities without affecting the results of the chemotherapy and many times improving the results.

How could the results improve? As we already discussed, free radicals produced by many chemotherapeutic drugs cause cancer cells to “commit cell suicide,” a process we described as “apoptosis”. We also know that apoptosis is triggered, in part, by free-radical damage to parts of the cancer cell. We also discussed that many oncologists recommend that their cancer patients avoid antioxidants entirely because of a theoretical fear that antioxidants might neutralize this free-radical damage and impede apoptosis. Dr. Block and his research team, however, realized that this was in direct contradiction to strong data, that is well recognized among scientists who study natural products. There are, in fact, numerous antioxidants that are well known to actually cause apoptosis in cancer cells. Curcumin, EGCG in green tea, and melatonin are just 3 of the best-known antioxidants that are widely known to cause apoptosis in a variety of different types of cancer cells. But they don’t cause apoptosis in normal cells. In fact, they can protect them from many kinds of carcinogenic damage.

So how is it that these well-known antioxidants can be causing apoptosis if they impede free-radical activity? When Dr. Block’s research team delved into the scientific literature they found an explanation for this phenomenon, and also for why it might occur in cancer cells, but not in normal cells. Interestingly, laboratory scientists have discovered ways to tell when a substance causes free radicals to be formed inside of cells. There are substances that are described as “molecular probes” that can test for these intracellular free radicals. And they can easily test any substance to see if it causes apoptosis in either cancer cells or normal cells. What researchers have discovered is that many antioxidants cause apoptosis in cancer cells when they are applied in high doses to cells grown in test tubes. The same doses, however, do not cause apoptosis in normal cells. When the molecular probes are used, scientists find that the high-dose antioxidants actually cause cancer cells to produce free radicals. This is what is most likely triggering apoptosis.

Why would this happen in cancer cells and not normal cells? It turns out that antioxidants can undergo reactions with metals. Specifically, many of the natural antioxidants that are known to trigger apoptosis in cancer cells have been found to form free radicals when they interact with copper. Cancer cells are well known to have high concentrations of copper and other metals such as iron. Copper in particular plays an important role in the basic metabolic processes of the cancer cells as well as angiogenesis (blood vessel formation) and metastasis. Cancer cells need copper for these processes, which are absent in normal cells. When natural antioxidants react with these extraordinarily high copper levels, they become pro-oxidants which can then trigger cancer-cell apoptosis. This is most likely the reason that they cause apoptosis in cancer cells, but not in normal cells.

So, when we give antioxidants that generate intracellular free radicals, along with chemotherapy that also creates free radicals, what happens? Do the antioxidants neutralize or interfere with the chemotherapy, or do their pro-oxidant effects dominate? In almost all of these cases, the research indicates that the antioxidants actually enhance the effect of the chemotherapy drugs. These studies have been done not only on a petri dish, but also in animals and in humans. A large review article, for instance, described many experiments in which curcumin was given with chemotherapy (or radiation) and was discovered to improve the effectiveness of the chemo. A series of clinical trials conducted in Italy found that high-dose melatonin increased the effects of chemotherapy, but reduced its toxicity to normal tissues. And, while petri dish studies required high doses of antioxidants to obtain their pro-apoptosis effects, the studies in animals and humans used very reasonable doses. This extremely interesting pro-oxidant phenomenon may explain why antioxidants did not eradicate the effects of chemotherapy in the randomized trials Dr. Block’s research team reviewed.

Another important gem to back up Block’s findings is that the FDA approved a very potent antioxidant drug called Amifostine, WR-2721 or Ethyol for use during radiation therapy and chemotherapy to protect sensitive tissues from the damaging effects of conventional treatments. The FDA approval was based on an extensive review of the data, which found no reduction in the efficacy of radiation or chemotherapy when Amifostine was administered during treatment.

So, on the one hand, some oncologists are telling patients not to ingest weak antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, curcumin and green tea, while they are prescribing an extremely potent FDA approved antioxidant (given through an IV) that has been found to decrease toxicity, while not having a negative effect on the conventional therapeutic result.

A note of caution however. To date, 9 randomized controlled trials have investigated antioxidants for cancer prevention, regardless of diet. These primarily looked at synthetic-beta-carotene and synthetic-d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) as single-synthetic vitamins and not as they appear in nature (as one of many antioxidants in their natural-mixed carotenoid or mixed-tocopherol/tocotrienol complexes). Five of the studies showed no effect, 2 showed a positive effect and 2 revealed a negative effect in smokers. Because these results are essentially neutral and the fact that fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in the fatty tissues, I strongly advise to have your fat-soluble vitamins levels regularly checked (every 6-12 months) by your physician. I use a test from Genova Labs that measures the fat-soluble antioxidants beta-carotene, vitamin D, d-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), vitamin K and Coenzyme Q10 levels. If your levels get above the normal range, I would highly recommend that you cut back on the strength of the supplements because levels in excess of normal are not ideal.

In foods and herbs, the recycling of the contributed electrons of antioxidants balances out as Nature intended. To help you understand this concept...when an antioxidant contributes its electron to neutralize a free radical, it now becomes a pro-oxidant free radical itself, because it just lost one of its electrons. The accompanying antioxidants in foods and carotenoid and tocopherol complexes then contribute their electrons to the antioxidant that just lost one of its electrons to keep all in a neutral state. That is why with individual vitamin supplements (especially fat-soluble vitamins), we need to be more cautious. Furthermore, when I recommend antioxidants like beta-carotene or vitamin E they are always in their natural form. For instance, the beta-carotene supplement that I recommend is called Full Spectrum Carotene which is a combination of many carotenoids. The vitamin E supplement is called Trin-En-All 400 which is a combination d-alpha, beta, gamma, delta tocopherols with 4 tocotrienols.

Ideally, a diverse whole food plant, based-diet will provide you with a hefty dose of phytonutrient antioxidants that have their contributed electrons naturally recycled by the body. The problem is, however, that only 3% of the Western population consumes the required amount of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, nuts and seeds to keep antioxidants at appropriate levels. I, therefore, would recommend to those individuals to, at a minimum, take a high-quality, multivitamin supplement with no iron. I recommend Ultra Preventive X made by Douglas Labs that can be purchased on Amazon. Take 4 in the morning with food.

Most of the supplements that I recommend are herbs in a tea, capsule or freeze-dried-powder form. There are very few supplements that I recommend in a single-vitamin form because of this electron-recycling issue that I do think is important. When I do recommend a single vitamin like alpha-lipoic acid, for example, it is primarily being used as a drug to combat a specific-cancer-treatment complication (i.e. peripheral neuropathy).

1. Golden EB et al. Green tea polyphenols block the anticancer effects of bortezomib and other boronic acid-based proteasome inhibitors. Blood 2009 Jun 4;113(23):5927-37.

2. Steinberg J et al. Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Inhibits the Anti-Myeloma Effects of Bortezomib. Blood 2009 114:3832.

3. Perrone G et al. Dietary Supplement Vitamin C Significantly Abrogates Bortezomib-Induced Multiple Myeloma (MM) Cell Growth Inhibition. Blood 2008 112:3687.

4. Block K et al. Impact of antioxidant supplementation on chemotherapeutic toxicity: a systematic review of the evidence from randomized controlled trials. Int J Cancer 2008 Sep 15;123(6):1227-39

Is Moderate Alcohol Intake Healthy?

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:18:05 GMT

In recent years there has been a false narrative propagated that moderate alcohol intake is healthy. This was driven from some older studies showing that people in France who eat a very high saturated fat diet had fairly low levels of cardiovascular disease.

In a meta-analysis of the scientific data on the relationship of alcohol consumption and disease, Dr. Fillmore and his research group demonstrated that these studies were erroneously performed. In his analysis of these studies, he discovered that many individuals who described themselves as tea-totalers were actually individuals who previously had severe liver disease due to alcoholism or other grave diseases [1]. They totally stopped alcohol consumption because of their life threatening situations. Subsequent studies defining a tea-totaler as someone who never drank alcohol revealed totally different results; with the no alcohol group having much less cardiovascular disease, cancer and all cause mortality.

Additionally, research consistently shows that drinking alcoholic beverages increases a woman’s risk of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Alcohol not only damages DNA, but also triggers higher levels of estrogen and other hormones linked to breast cancer. Compared to women who don’t drink at all, women who have 3 alcoholic drinks per week have a 15% higher risk of breast cancer. The estimated alcohol and breast cancer risk increases another 10% for each additional drink women have each day according to breastcancer.org.

Here are more risk findings about alcohol and breast cancer:

*A large meta-analysis (reviewing many studies in one) looking at the relationship between alcohol and breast cancer risk, they discovered that women who drank about 3 alcoholic drinks per week experienced a moderate increase in breast cancer risk.

*A 2009 study found that drinking just 3-4 alcoholic beverages per week increases a women’s risk of breast cancer recurrence in women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.

Another very large meta-analysis of 572 studies, including 486, 538 cancer cases, was recently published in the British Journal of Cancer [2]. That analysis concluded that even moderate alcohol intake increases the risk of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx, esophagus, colorectum, liver, larynx and female breast. It also found evidence that alcohol drinking is associated with some other cancers such as pancreas and prostate cancer and melanoma.

The bottom line is that regularly drinking alcohol can harm your health, even if you don’t binge drink. All types of alcohol count. One drink equals 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor. When you drink beverage alcohol around 2%-8% is lost through urine, sweat, or the breath. The other 92%- 98% is metabolized by your body. All ethyl alcohol, which is broken down in the human body, is first converted to acetaldehyde, then acetaldehyde is converted into an acetic acid free radical. It is important to note that acetaldehyde is a poison which is a close relative of formaldehyde. Having this poison floating around in the blood, before moving further down the metabolic chain in the liver is a cause of much free radial activity which is at the core of aging, chronic diseases and our big concern... cancer.

An additional critical point is that we, as a culture, have become so blasé about alcohol use. Nowadays, many seem to view it like drinking water. However, in 2010, the official World Health Organization formally raised its classification of alcohol as an absolute human breast carcinogen. In 2014, they were even more intense in their position, stating that, regarding breast cancer, no amount of alcohol was safe. But what about so called responsible drinking? In 2013, researches did a meta-analysis of more than 100 studies looking at the correlation between breast cancer and light drinking (up to one alcoholic beverage a day). The scientists discovered a modest, but statistically significant rise, in breast cancer risk even among women who had at most one drink per day. They estimated that, every year around the world, nearly 5,000 breast cancer deaths may be attributable to light drinking [3]. Scientists believe that the cancer causing chemical isn’t the alcohol itself. The offender is actually the toxic enzymatic metabolic by-product of alcohol called acetaldehyde, which is a relative of formaldehyde. Red wine may be slightly better than white wine and other alcoholic beverages, but The Harvard Nurses’ Health Study found that even a little less than one drink of red wine per day day is correlated with some elevation in breast cancer risk [4].

In regard to specific plant foods that have anti-breast cancer action, cruciferous and allium vegetables are the most potent against cancer, but a variety of many different fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, mushrooms, nuts and seeds is so important. When I eat a salad a put over 25 vegetables into that salad. In the morning I eat 8 different nuts before I take my supplements. My morning smoothie contains 8 different fruits. Remember that there are over 25,000 phytonutrients in plant foods that do a variety of powerful anti-cancer activities:

*Increase Natural Killer Cell Activity

*Block Cancer Cell Blood Vessel Growth (angiogenesis)

*Cause Cancer Cell Suicide

*Disrupt Cancer Gap-Junction Cell Signaling

*Inhibit Cancer Proteosomes (remove unwanted proteins)

*Fragment Cancer DNA

*Make Tumor Suppressor Genes Suppress More

*Make Cancer Cell Suicide Genes Cause More Apoptosis (cell suicide)

*Help Prevent Chemotherapy Resistance

*Stop Cancer Cell Division at Various Points (e.g.AKT, G1/G2)

*Stop the Methylation Process That Inactivates BRCA DNA Repair Genes

*Become Pro-oxidants in the Presence of Cancer’s High Copper and Iron Levels

*Protect from Further Mutations to Normal and Cancer Cells

*Potently Anti-Inflammatory Which Cancer Thrives Upon

So stop drinking any alcohol. Instead drink purified water, exercise daily and eat at least 9 servings of plant foods per day!

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The Power of Resveratrol

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:48:05 GMT

Resveratrol is another phytonutrient that has received lots of attention in the media due to its anti-cancer and anti-atherosclerosis effects. It is found in many plant species such as grapes, raw cacao, pomegranate, peanuts and berries and it is produced by these plants in response to mechanical injury, fungal infection and UV radiation [1].

It belongs to a family of compounds known as polyphenols, which are known to combat damaging free radicals. Research shows that resveratrol has the ability to penetrate deeply into the center of the cell’s nucleus, allowing our DNA to be protected from free radical damage which you know by now, if not protected, leads to cancerous growth. Furthermore, resveratrol has potent anti-inflammatory activity which helps prevent certain enzymes from triggering tumor development.

Besides, helping to prevent cancer, resveratrol can be very helpful to those receiving conventional cancer therapy and acts as a:

*Chemo-sensitizer--a substance that can help you overcome resistance to chemotherapy drugs.

*Radiation-sensitizer—making cancer more susceptible to radiation treatments.

Improved radiation sensitization was established in a study conducted at the University of Missouri, where melanoma cells became more susceptible to radiation when given resveratrol prior to radiation. When treated with resveratrol alone, 44% of the cancer cells underwent cell suicide [2].

Additionally, improved chemotherapy sensitization was nicely demonstrated in an article in the journal “Biomedical Pharmcotherapy [3]. In this study, the oncologists were able to lower the dose of the chemotherapeutic agent, Sorafenib, and achieve the same results when combined with resveratrol. Resveratrol therefore enhanced the effects of the Sorafenib.

In a recent review of the scientific literature, resveratrol was shown to reduce many different human cancers, including breast, cervical, uterine, blood, kidney, liver, eye, bladder, thyroid, esophageal, prostate, brain, lung, skin, gastric, colon, head and neck, bone, ovarian, and cervical [4].

In another influential animal study, resveratrol was validated to have significant anti-mutagenic effects [5]. This is extremely important in the prevention of cancer. It is even more critical in the cancer patient who has achieved remission and wants to stay there. In an interview with esteemed myeloma genomic scientist, Dr. Nikhil Munshi, he revealed that at myeloma diagnosis a cancer cell has around 5,000 genetic mutations and at relapse approximately 12,000. It is therefore critical for all of us to try to minimize the amount of damage to our DNA. It is estimated that we get 19,200+ incidents of DNA damage per day [6]. Thankfully, we have DNA repair enzymes that can mend a lot of this damage. Prevention, however is the best way to deal with DNA damage and this best accomplished through a whole food plant based diet which provides extremely high antioxidant potential (64X the antioxidant power compared to animal products. Resveratrol, by the way, is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in food.

I personally take resveratrol in a vegetarian capsule form twice daily. It is called “Methylated Resveratrol Plus” made by Douglas Labs which can be purchased on Amazon. One capsule contains Vitamin D3 1,000 IU, MERIVA curcumin phytosome 250 mg, resveratrol 100 mg, pterostilbene (methylated resveratrol) 50 mg, proprietary cruciferous 150 mg and a vegetable and fruit blend of Wasabia japonica, broccoli powder, and organic pomegranate powder.

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THE MAGIC OF TURMERIC

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 12:14:50 GMT

Turmeric (curcuma longa) is really the king of anti-cancer herbs. Of all of the herbs, phytonutrients and supplements that I am recommend to people, turmeric is the one everyone should take....cancer patient or not. It is the primary spice in curry and it is agreed upon by many to be the most powerful herb on the planet at fighting and reversing disease.

There are over 12,500 peer reviewed scientific articles that prove turmeric’s powerful benefits. In regard to cancer, the anti-tumor activities have been shown to include the inhibition of tumor proliferation, the inhibition of angiogenesis (new cancer blood vessel growth), the ability to push back against cancer invasion and metastasis, the induction of tumor apoptosis (cancer cell suicide), the increase of chemotherapy sensitivity, and the ruining of the cell cycle in the cancer stem cell... indicating that turmeric works by modulating innumerable aspects of cancer progression.

In regard to my cancer, multiple myeloma, there is a lab value that monitors the activity of plasma cell tumor proliferation. The cancerous plasma cells release a paraprotein that can be measured in the blood stream and this lab value is called the M-spike.

With myeloma, the individual progresses from MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of underdetermined significance) to smoldering myeloma to a full blown multiple myeloma. This progression is actually an excellent way to view how cancer progresses from “under control by the immune system” to a “full blown cancer”. In an interview that I read with famous genomic myeloma researcher, Dr Nikhil Munshi, he stated that at the time of diagnosis of myeloma, the cancer cell has approximately 5,000 mutations. Then when the disease relapses there are approximately 12,000 mutations. Therefore it is my projection that to get to MGUS an individual probably requires about 1,500 mutations and to get to smoldering myeloma around 3,000 mutations. The developing cancer then needs another 2,000 mutations (total of 5,000) to get you to a full blown myeloma.

In 2 very well done scientific studies, turmeric was put to the test on MGUS to see if it had an effect on the progression of the M-spike [1,2]. In both studies about half of the patients had a 33% drop in the level of the M-spike. In the larger study by Golombick’s group [2], there were also improvements in other biomarkers of multiple myeloma like free monoclonal light chains and uDPYD, a biomarker of bone resorption.

In regards to how to add it to your diet, I would recommend incorporating turmeric into as many recipes as possible. Dr. Greger recommends a quarter teaspoon per day in his Daily Dozen app. When battling cancer, I personally recommend 4-8 grams per day....8 grams preferably. If you are on blood thinners consult with your oncologist.

I personally use a turmeric product made by aSquared called “Turmeric Curcumin with Piperine” and take 5 capsules in the morning and 5 in the evening. One attractive aspect about this product is that every 1600 mg has 2.5mg of piperine (black pepper extract) included in each capsule. Studies show that 20mg/kg of piperine increases the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000%[3]. This is accomplished through better absorption and decrease breakdown in the intestinal wall and liver.

Since an average male weighs 70 kg that means a person should intake about 1,400 mg of piperine which is an extraordinarily high amount. Ten capsules of Turmeric Curcumin by aSquared gives you 25 mg of piperine. I therefore take a separate piperine supplement called “Bioperine” by Source Naturals which provides 10 mg per tablet. I take 5 tablets with the 5 turmeric capsules in the morning and the night. Even though I am not even close to the 1,400 mg that was used in the above study, I believe it still enhances the bioavailability of the turmeric. Another important point about bioavailability....make sure you always ingest fat before taking turmeric supplements. Turmeric is not absorbed well without fat. I therefore take 3 “Omax3 Professional Strength Ultra-Pure” fish oil supplements before taking turmeric.

One other reason that I use the “Turmeric Curcumin with Piperine” supplement by aSquare is because it is primarily the whole turmeric root rather than being standardized to 95% curcumin like most turmeric supplements. Studies over the past decade have indicated that curcumin-free turmeric (CFT) components possess numerous anti-cancer activities which surpass using curcumin in isolation [4]. Some of the individual components of turmeric, include phytonutrients like turmerin, turmerone, elemene, furanodiene, curdione, bisacurone, cyclocurcumin, calebin A, and germacrone. As I preach at lectures and in my upcoming book “Beat Back Cancer Naturally”, the combination of many phytonutrients in plants is usually much more effective than isolating one component of the whole.

REFERENCES

1. Golombick T et al. The potential role of curcumin in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undefined significance--its effect on paraproteinemia and the urinary N-telopeptide of type I collagen bone turnover marker. Clin Canc Res. 2009 Sep 15;15(18):5917-22.

2. Golombick T et al. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, smoldering multiple myeloma, and curcumin: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over 4g study and an open-label 8g extension study. Am J Hematol. 2012 May;87(5):455-60.

3. Guido S et al. Influence of Piperine on the Pharmacokinetics of Curcumin in Animals and Human Volunteers. Planta Med 1998; 64(4): 353-356.

4. Aggarwal BB et al. Curcumin‐free turmeric exhibits anti‐inflammatory and anticancer activities: Identification of novel components of turmeric. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2013 Sep;57(9):1529-42.

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