Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 > The Top Ways to Prevent Cancer and Maintain Optimal Health from 7 > Specialists . > Let's take a look at what some of the specialists say about maintaining > optimum health. > > Quillin's Ultimate Health Tips: > -Eat God's food, not mankind's. > -Maintain a healthy gut environment through fiber, fluid, and probiotics. > -Take balanced supplements in addition to, rather than instead of, good > eating. > -Minimize fat, sweets, salt, and alcohol. > -Exercise and eat to leaness > -Drink lots of clean water. > -Emphasize vegetables, whole grains, and legumes with some lean fish and > poultry, fruits and nuts. > -Tolerance - 98% good food, 10% others. > -Detoxify. Cleanse the body and avoid poisons. > -Live, love, learn, forgive, sing praises, and seek peace. > Dr. Love's Top Ten Things to do to avoid cancer > -political action > -prayer > -exercise > -healthy diet > -alcohol in moderation > -avoid unnecessary x-rays > -avoid unnecessary estrogen and progesterone > -maintain a healthy weight > -quit smoking > -enjoy yourself and stay optimistic > > Verne Verona's practical formula to stall, reverse or prevent cancer. > (author of " Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods) > -Strengthen Blood Quality - This is accomplished through the daily > consumption of a wide variety of nutritious whole foods from plant sources. These > foods include: whole grains, grain products, beans, vegetables, sea vegetables, > fruits, vegetable quality oils, nuts, seeds, fruits and small quantities of > animal protein (optional). Additionally, minimizing foods high in acid residue > contributes to a more alkaline mineral status which also optimizes metabolic > functioning. > -Strengthen Immunity - In Nature's Cancer-Fighting Foods, you'll find > practical strategies for reducing sugar, fat, and chemicals which have a tremendous > impact on immune health. Learning to regulate activity and sleep are also > crucial steps toward keeping immune health in maximized condition Proven immune > enhancing supplements and herbs are detailed for their valuable influence on > immune health. > -Regulate Blood Sugar - The Nature's Cancer-Fighting Food Plan helps evenly > stabilize blood sugar while increasing one's sensitivity of what foods help > or hinder this balancing act. > -Strengthen Your Detox Ability - The balance in our carbohydrate, fat, and > protein ratios, as well as food quality, dramatically influences our body's > ability to detoxify. Nature's Cancer-Fighting Food Plan strengthens the organs > of elimination (intestines, liver, kidneys, lymph, skin) as it promotes > better circulation to make the natural process of detoxification more efficient. > > Key health habits from Lindsey ' book, " You can Live! " > " One mouthful at a time, the power of good food offers us an essential key > for transforming our health and the health of generations to come. " > -Exercise between 30-60 minutes per day, 5 to 6 days per week at a moderate > pace. This includes walking, bicycling, swimming, aerobic dance, etc. > Exercise outdoors when possible to receive fresh air and sunlight each day. Use an > air purifier indoors if air quality is in question. > -Eat the most nutrient-dense per calorie foods from each of the following > food groups each day: vegetables, fruits, whole gains, legumes, low or non-fat > milk/dairy, lean fish/poultry/meat. Talk with your doctor about nutritional > supplements and use those specifically prescribed for your condition. > -Be aware of stress points in your life and your body. Back off when these > points are passed and practice stress management/relaxation techniques. > -Control blood cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, uric acid, and blood > pressure to your doctor's recommendation > -Be cigarette smoke-free > -Be alcohol-free. > -Drink 6 to 8 glasses of filtered (purified) water daily. Add one glass for > every 30 minutes of exercise, or each hour in hot weather outdoors. > -Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. > -Develop the mental aspect of your life, including: increase your knowledge > base continually, spiritual development and contact with higher power, > relationship development and maintenance, fulfilling your purpose in life through > your work and in helping others. > > How To Protect Yourself and Your Family- Breast Cancer Options > From our 2006 Healthy Lifestyles Calendar -To order: email: > hope@... or 845)657-8222 > -Reduce or eliminate use of plastic containers for food storage and drinking > water.(their production releases chlorinated toxins into the environment and > xenoestrogens can leach into food and water) > - Avoid products containing chlorine: Look for office paper products > whitened without chlorine. Purchase non-bleached coffee filters, paper, napkins, > toilet tissue, tampons, etc. The EPA has determined that using bleached coffee > filters alone can result in a lifetime exposure to dioxin that exceeds > acceptable risks. Do not use chlorine bleach for household cleaning or laundry. > Hydrogen peroxide is a safe alternative; it breaks down to water and oxygen. > -Drink filtered or bottled water, not city water or water that contains > chlorine and other chemicals. > -Do not use pesticides or herbicides. Use a cup of salt in a gallon of 10% > vinegar to eliminate weeds. > -Use only natural personal care products and underarm deodorants that don't > contain parabens, phthlates, chlorine or other harmful additives. > -Eat a diet containing healthy-fats:(ie.olive oil, flax) be cautious of > synthetic fat substitutes (avoid non organic animal foods that contain hormones > such as milk, chicken, beef, pork). Avoid fried, char-broiled, or barbecued as > forms of cooking. > -To counter free radicals eat foods high in anti-oxidants (vitamins A, C, E, > selenium, beta carotene) like green leafy vegetables, kale, carrots, yams, > sweet potatoes, citrus, nuts, broccoli, cauliflower. > -Avoid alcohol and caffeine/coffee. > -Eat organically grown food whenever possible grown without pesticides or > herbicides. > -Exercise on a regular basis. It helps to oxygenate your body, helps your > body to detoxify and helps lower stress. > -Avoid Teflon and aluminum cookware. > -Learn better ways of handling stress. Enjoy your life. > > AVOID LIST-by B. Schachter, MD, CNS, FACAM > -Sugar - Avoid all foods containing added sugar (e.g. cakes, candies, ice > cream, sodas, certain cereals, Jell-O, ketchup, etc.). Sugar natural to food > such as sugar in a fruit may be eaten - raw unfiltered honey, unsulphured > black strap molasses, pure Vermont syrup, rice syrup and " date sugar " may be used > as acceptable sweeteners, but should be used in moderation. For some cancer > patients and some other patients, even these natural sweeteners should be > eliminated. Stevia is a natural herbal supplement that has a sweet quality. > -Alcohol - Avoid all alcoholic beverages including liquor, beer and wine. > Try naturally sparkling spring water with a twist of lemon or lime as your > social drink. > -Caffeine - Avoid coffee, tea, cola and chocolate. It is advisable to also > avoid decaffeinated coffee such as Sanka or Brim, as chemicals are used in > the decaffeination process. If coffee is used, it should be organic, as most > coffee is high in pesticides. Herb teas are not only acceptable substitutes, > but often therapeutic. > -Tobacco - Avoid cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc. Try to avoid inhaling > other peoples smoke, as much as possible. > -White Flour Products - Avoid white bread, white pasta products and also > white rice. Whole grain flour products and brown rice may be used instead. > -Hydrogenated Fats - Avoid hydrogenated fats which are oils which have been > made hard by the addition of hydrogen atoms (e.g., margarine, Crisco, > mayonnaise, and processed peanut butter). Old-fashioned nut butter that is not > hydrogenated may be used. Saturated fats (e.g., butter, animal fats) are allowed > in moderation. Unsaturated cold pressed vegetable oils (e.g., safflower, > sesame, canola, sunflower, virgin olive oil) may be used. Avoid frying in > vegetable oil; broth may be used. > -Chemicals added to food - Labels must be read. In some cases, labels do > not reflect the chemicals in the food. Avoid artificial preservatives: (e.g., > BHA, BHT, MSG, nitrites, nitrates, sodium benzoate, etc.) commonly found in > bread, crackers, cereals. All processed cured meats such as bologna, salami, > frankfurters, corned beef and pastrami, should be avoided because of the > addition of chemicals. Avoid artificial coloring: commonly found in > frankfurters, soda, certain candy, maraschino cherries, juice drinks, etc. Avoid > artificial flavoring: commonly found in certain ice creams, frozen pies and candy. > Avoid artificial sweeteners: aspartame (Nutrasweet), saccharine (Sweet 'n > Low), all diet sodas, any diabetic foods, other processed low calorie foods. > Stevia may be used as a sweetener. > -Fluoride - Avoid fluoridated water and all tap water. Use bottled spring > water, distilled or filtered water. Avoid fluoridated toothpaste > -Aluminum cookware and Teflon cookware and aluminum anti-perspirant > deodorants - Avoid aluminum and Teflon cookware as aluminum tends to accumulate in > the body and fluoride may be released from Teflon. Aluminum anti-perspirant > deodorants block sweat glands, preventing appropriate detoxification and also > may result in aluminum accumulation in the body. Stainless steel, pyrex, > enamel, corning and iron cookware may be used instead. > -Non-prescription Drugs - Avoid marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogens (like LSD) > and generally all " recreational drugs. " > -Prescription Drugs - Please make sure your physician here at our office is > aware of any prescribed drugs you are taking. We try to keep these to a > minimum. > -Amalgam (Mercury containing) Dental Fillings - Mercury is highly toxic and > enters the tissues of the body to damage the nervous system, immune system > and other systems. Be aware of high mercury levels in certain fish, such as > swordfish and tuna and reduce or avoid intake. > -Electric Blankets - The electric energy field interferes with a person's > energy field. > -Hair Dyes - Synthetic hair dyes increase risk for certain types of cancers. > Some mens' hair dyes contain lead. Certain natural dyes may be more > acceptable. > -Lipstick containing lead - most of them do - Use lipsticks that do not > contain lead. > -High Voltage Power Lines - Avoid these as much as possible. If your home > is located near them, consider moving. > -Waterbeds - The electric energy field used to warm the bed interferes with > the persons energy field. > -Metal Rimmed Eyeglasses - The metal crossing the midline between the eyes > weakens a persons energy field. > -Tight Clothing that restricts lymphatic system drainage--especially bras in > women, which may be associated with breast cancer when worn more than 12 > hours a day. Wear bras as little as possible. Bras should be as loose-fitting > as possible. > -Microwave Ovens - Negative effect on food and harmful radiation in vicinity > of microwave oven. > > Barry Sears, The Zone Diet-THE 10-STEP ANTI-CANCER PROGRAM > > Reduce stress. > Stay lean. > Increase exercise. > Limit dietary fat to 20 percent of total calories, with less than 10 percent > of total calories as saturated fats. Eliminate hydrogenated fats. > Increase fiber to between 25 and 35 grams a day. > Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. > Eat foods high in the antioxidants beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. > Switch from red meat to seafood and soy products. > Eat foods high in calcium. > Consider daily supplements of the following: > Vitamin C, 500 mg. > Calcium, 500 mg. > Flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed), 30 grams > Acidophilus powder, 1 teaspoon > Vitamin E, 200 IU > Selenium, 100 mcg. > With trillions of cell duplications occurring inside you every day, it > stands to reason that a few of those cells will become out of control renegades. > If your body's immune system is strong enough to search out and destroy these > cells, you don't " get cancer. " If the cells win the battle with your body, > you do get cancer. Good nutrition is one of many ways you can help your body > fight this daily battle. If you think of phytonutrients in plant foods as > chemo-prevention, you may someday spare yourself chemotherapy. Enjoy your food and > your health! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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