Using Natural Means to Prevent and Fight Cancer

As a forward note: This site does not intend to diagnose, treat or cure any medical diseases. :-)

Top 10:

1) Take Medicinal Mushrooms (especially turkey tail and cordyceps).

Turkey Tail: "A number of studies have shown that turkey tail mushrooms have immune boosting properties. For example, its extract may be useful in fighting certain types of cancer, according to one 2014 review. The researchers looked at studies of five types of mushroom, including turkey tail, as complementary cancer treatments. They conclude, 'The evidence base for using mushrooms in cancer treatment has greatly increased'” (Link).

Cordyceps: "In test-tube studies, Cordyceps have been shown to inhibit the growth of many types of human cancer cells, including lung, colon, skin and liver cancers. Studies in mice have also shown that Cordyceps have anti-tumor effects on lymphoma, melanoma and lung cancer" (Link).

2) Take Turmeric Laboratory studies on cancer cells have found curcumin slows down their growth and some animal studies have also shown it to slow the growth and spread of cancers" (Link).

"Herbs like turmeric and ginger contain powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that can help prevent cancer cells from growing" (Link)

3) Consider a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet

"In large prospective cohort studies vegetarian diets have been shown to be at least modestly cancer protective (10%–12% reduction in risk) in most, but not all recent studies. Results for specific cancers are less clear although there is some observational evidence that vegetarian diets may reduce risk of prostate, breast, colon, stomach cancer, bladder cancer, ovarian cancer, and cancers of the lymphatic and hematopoietic tissues. Choosing a vegetarian dietary pattern is an easy way to follow the expert recommendations to “eat mostly foods of plant origin” and “limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat” to reduce cancer risk." (LINK)

4) Take flax seed oil and eat flax seeds daily. "Preclinical studies suggest that flaxseed may inhibit growth and metastasis of human breast, prostate cancers and melanoma; and reduce radiation therapy-induced lung damage and improve survival. It was also shown to lower tumor biomarkers in patients with prostate and breast cancer" (Link).

"The results of these studies showed that treatment with flaxseed oil can inhibit the growth of cultured malignant cells including breast cancer cells, cervical cancer cells, leukemia cells, and melanoma cells in a dose-dependent manner" (Link).

Adding Flax Seeds to your green smoothies or oatmeal is a great way to get your daily flax seeds. I also take a daily flaxseed oil capsule. "Flaxseeds have been shown to stunt the growth of prostate tumors in men. A 2007 study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers showed that men who supplemented their diet with ground flaxseed (30 grams per day for an average of 30 days) slowed tumor growth compared to men who did not supplement with flaxseeds in the diet." (LINK)

5) Drink Green Smoothies. "As was mentioned in the film, Cancer Can Be Killed, by changing this one factor in Kerry’s life – creating an alkaline environment, her cancer never came back again. And what we found was that the daily smoothie was the easiest way to convert the body to alkaline." (LINK)

6) Eat Beta-Carotene Rich Foods such as Chlorella and Carrots. 

While taking a beta carotene supplement doesn't have much effect, beta-carotene rich foods like chlorella and carrots have powerful anti-cancer properties.

Note: I no longer recommend spirulina (read my bad experience here). "Chlorella is an excellent source of beta-carotene, meeting anywhere from 30–60 percent of the recommended daily intake" (Link).

A good way to consume carrots daily is by adding a handful to your morning green smoothie. Also, carrot juice or carrots with hummus make a great afternoon snack!


According to a book called Curing Cancer with Carrots, "In 2013, Ann Cameron cured Stage 4 colon cancer without chemotherapy or radiation, by drinking carrot juice. Since then, others with a variety of cancers have reported similar successes. Cameron wanted to find out why such an apparently simple cancer cure--just carrots--works" (LINK). Cameron drank about 5 cups of carrot juice per day.

7) Quit Drinking Alcohol or Drastically Reduce Consumption According to the Official Center for Disease Control website, "The less alcohol you drink, the lower your risk for cancer. Drinking alcohol raises your risk of getting six kinds of cancer—

Mouth and throat.
Voice box (larynx).
Esophagus.
Colon and rectum.
Liver.
Breast (in women).

All types of alcoholic drinks, including red and white wine, beer, cocktails, and liquor, are linked with cancer. The more you drink, the higher your cancer risk." (LINK).

8) Drink Green Tea Daily. In laboratory studies, green tea has been shown to slow or completely prevent cancer development in colon, liver, breast and prostate cells. Other studies involving green tea have shown similar protective effects in tissues of the lung, skin and digestive tract (Link).

"For green tea, the summary RR indicated a borderline significant association between highest green tea consumption and reduced risk of lung cancer. Furthermore, an increase in green tea consumption of two cups/day was associated with an 18% decreased risk of developing lung cancer." (Link)

9) Take Astaxanthin or Chlorella (natural source of astaxanthin). "The treatment of DU145 cells with astaxanthin decreased the cloning ability, increased the apoptosis percentage and weakened the abilities of migration and invasion of the cells. Furthermore, astaxanthin reduced the expression of STAT3 at protein and mRNA levels" (Link).

10) Take Bromelain

More Tips Below!

1) Eat Raw Garlic Daily. 

• One large study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that, "A high frequency of garlic consumption was significantly and inversely related to all cancer sites, except again for breast and prostate. These latter cancers are mainly associated with hormonal and reproductive factors, whereas their relation with dietary factors is inconsistent and still open to discussion" (Link).

• "Results of the study showed that participants who consumed raw garlic on a regular basis as a part of their diet (two or more times a week), had a 44% decreased risk of developing lung cancer" (LINK).

• "A population-based study conducted in the San Francisco Bay area found that pancreatic cancer risk was 54 percent lower in people who ate larger amounts of garlic and onions compared with those who ate lower amounts. The study also showed that increasing the overall intake of vegetables and fruits may protect against developing pancreatic cancer." (LINK)

• One tip is to chop up 2-3 cloves of raw garlic and drink with water just before bed. This way the smell should be gone by the morning. For maximum potency, make sure the garlic is in its raw form.

2) Eat More Beans. Data compiled from 41 countries revealed that countries with the greatest consumption of beans had the lowest mortality rates due to colon cancer. (Correa, 1981) (LINK),

3) Intermittent Fasting: From Dr. Axe's website: "Another study in 2015 found that a longer duration of nighttime fasting was associated with a decrease in markers of inflammation" (Link)

According to one large peer review study, there is "evidence that nightly fasting for more than 13 hours supports a lower risk of cancer recurrence" (Link).

4) Take Wormwood (3 weeks on, 1 week off). "As the pair reports in the 16 November issue of Life Sciences, almost all the cancer cells exposed to holotransferrin and artemesinin [wormwood] died within 16 hours. The compounds killed only a few of the normal cells. Lai believes that because a breast cancer cell contains five to 15 more receptors than normal, it absorbs iron more readily and hence is more susceptible to artemesinin's attack." (LINK) Wormwood should not be taken continually in most cases

5) Try an occasional Coffee Enema (with the help of a professional practitioner). "Coffee enemas are known to help flush out bacteria, heavy metals, fungus and yeast (like those responsible for candida symptoms, for example) from the digestive tract, including the liver and colon, while also lowering inflammation — therefore helping people restore bowel function, increase their energy levels and heal from disorders that have caused them trouble for years." (LINK).

6) Create a Lower Stress Schedule! "Reducing stress in your everyday life is vital for maintaining your overall health, as it can improve your mood, boost immune function, promote longevity and allow you to be more productive." (LINK)

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One amazing story comes from the Huffington Post. This lady has survived cancer for ten years, and is still fighting it successfully. In her article, she talks about finding the best medical doctors, but also about going vegan. In her own words:

"[Being diagnosed with cancer] was the catalyst I needed to find a compassionate way of eating and living. In a nutshell, my food philosophy is as follows: Embrace gorgeous greens, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, grains, sea veggies, fruits and vegetables galore. Crowd out inflammatory, hormone-filled animal products (even when organic) by filling your plate with plant-strong whole foods. And while you’re at it, pull back on the processed white stuff, especially sugar" (Link).

"5 Keys for Beating Cancer"

1) Eliminating toxins – by far the primary root cause of cancer − from your body and environment

2) Making your body as inhospitable to cancer as possible

3) Eating and living as healthy of an anti-cancer diet and lifestyle as possible

4) Building and maintaining a healthy immune system − your natural first line of defense against cancer and other illness

5) Taking strong anti-cancer and immune boosting herbs and other supplements...

Eat a mostly raw, mostly vegetable diet, and be sure to include lots of cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage." (Link).

•  Jay Kordich, "the Father of Juicing," says he beat a tumor in his bladder through juicing.

• At age26, Christina Pirello was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. By the time her illness was identified, the cancer had already advanced to an acute stage. Her doctors gave her little reason to have hope for the effectiveness of conventional medical therapies and told her she had only months to live. Initially, she was discouraged and uncertain. Then a co-worker introduced her to Robert Pirello, a whole foods advocate who helped her adapt her lifestyle and diet based on whole, unprocessed food. With love, dedication and death-defying discipline, Christina overcame the odds, and in the process developed an expertise in cooking with whole, vegan foods. After just two months of eating beans, grains and vegetables, her doctors noticed a significant improvement in her condition. In fourteen months, her cancer was gone. Today, almost 27 years later, Christina is a glowing example and inspiration on the power that our food choices have on our overall health and well being (Link).

• Dr. Axe's mother went through chemo, but the cancer came back with a vengeance 9 years later. She talks about how, the 2nd time around, she beat cancer without chemo or radiation.

 "Around nine years after her first diagnosis [and chemotherapy], a terrible thing happened: She was diagnosed with cancer again. At that point, I had experience working in the natural health field, so when I flew home, we prayed together and talked about the best healthcare strategy.  She decided to pursue natural cancer treatments by focusing on diet and lifestyle changes.My mom started following an all-natural plan that included vegetable juicing, probiotic foods, immune-boosting supplements, stress reducing techniques and prayer...

After only four months, the tumors on her lungs had shrunk significantly and one year after that, she was again diagnosed as being “cancer-free” and healthy. It’s now been 10 years and my mom recently turned 60 years old — and she is in the best shape of her life, regularly water skiing, running and still going strong." (Link).

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• Chris Wark had surgery for his colon cancer and was recommended chemo and radiation, which he refused, opting for lifestyle and diet changes instead. Today he's cancer free.

Ruth Heidrich, PhD - Plant-Fueled Triathlete and Cancer Survivor

• This woman drank 8 cups of raw carrot juice a day and claims it aided in curing her cancer.

• Dr. McDougall believes a whole foods, starch based vegan diet can help delay the effects of cancer.

• Alice shares how she beat ovarian cancer.

• This girl was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer at a young age. However, she went on a raw vegan diet and today is cancer free.

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