I read these statistics recently~
The American Cancer Society state that they estimate this year 745,000 men and 692,000 women will be diagnosed with cancer. They also stated that worldwide in 2007 12 million were diagnosed with cancer. And that 8 million died. If my math is correct only 33% survived.
Also, health care expenditures in the U.S. reached an astounding 16% of the gross national product - $2.39 trillion in 2006.
784,000 die each year from conventional medical mistakes.
106,000 die each year from pharmaceutical drugs taken as directed.
9 million each year are exposed to unnecessary hospitalizations.
We need to be aware and take responsibility for our own health. Some of you may think that I am really anti-medical. That is not true at all. I believe there is a time and place and I am very thankful for what is available when necessary. But I am not one who will blindly follow what is told to me as the only way. If a drug is recommended I want to know what the side effects are and what my options are. We know that 90% (give or take) of our health issues are brought on by our lifestyle (toxicity and deficiency) - poor nutrition, lack of exercise, etc. I plead with you to improve your nutritional habits. Exercise and get adequate rest.
I encourage every one to read and do research and have a plan as to what you would do if you received the dreaded diagnosis of cancer. Even better yet - educate yourself to avoid ever having to make that decision by living a lifestyle that will prevent cancer.
Books to read:
HEALING THE GERSON WAY by Charlotte Gerson
OUTSMART YOUR CANCER by Tanya Harter Pierce
GETTING STARTED ON GETTING WELL by Lorraine Day, M.D.
THE HALLELUJAH DIET by George Malkmus
I don't know who - if anyone - is reading my Blog. I hope you are finding it informative and helpful. Let me know ~
Be anxious for nothing ~ Philippians 4:6
Dianne
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Supplements
Merry Christmas to one and all!!
Martin and I have had a low key day at home. It has been a blustery day with a forcast of 6 -10 inches of snow by tomorrow.
We celebrated with Tawnya and Greg and kids Tuesday night with a nice dinner and exchanging gifts. Then Tawnya and Greg went to Pocatello to spend the holiday with Greg's parents.
I have had a number of people wanting more details on the specifics of what I am doing. Today I thought I would share with you the supplements I am taking and why I am taking them.
I want to make clear that I really believe the nutritional part of the program is most important and I will cover that in another post. But I decided to add the supplements that Dr. Gerson recommended. Over 60 years ago his scientific research led him to recommend the following supplements. These supplements have aided many in curing their cancer.
Max Gerson was one of the first medical doctors to use nutritional metabolic therapy. Records show many of his patients recovered from cancer and lived out long, healthy lives. His patients included Albert Schweitzer, the Nobel Prize-winning doctor. Schweitzer called Gerson "one of the most eminent medical geniuses in the history of medicine."
"There is no cancer in normal metabolism," Gerson wrote in a case study of 50 patients. He decided that a combination of degenerated liver and pancreatic functions, bad nutrition, and exposure to chemical fertilizers and pollutants causes the body's immune system to break down, giving cancer a foothold. Like other nutritional, metabolic cancer advocates, Gerson focuses on treating the whole person - not just the tumor - through detoxification, nutritional supplements and diet.
Gerson advocated a return to the earth and its processes, including a purification of soil and farmland.
Though Dr. Gerson is no longer alive, his therapy lives on through the many doctors who use his therapy and the many patioents who continue to recover from cancer. His daughter, Charlotte, runs the Gerson Institute in California.
Gerson Supplements:
POTASSIUM COMPOUND: The basic problem in all chronic degenerative diseases is the loss of postassium from, and the penetration of sodium into, the cells, now known as the tissue damage syndrome. The average diet contains far to much salt (sodium), which eventually causes the breakdown of the healthy balance within the body. Taking the potassium compound enables the sick body to release the excess sodium.
NIACIN: Niacin assists in the digestion of protein and helps to open capillary circulation, thus bringing freshly oxygenated blood (from the constant intake of fresh juices) to all body tissues. The dosage is a 50 mg. tablet 5-6 times daily.
PANCREATIN: This is an extract of various pancreatic digestive enzymes, normally needed to digest fats, proteins and sugar. Even though I am not eating fats, proteins or suar I need the pancreatin for the digestion and elimination of tumor tissue. I take 8 a day - .325 mg.
ACIDOL PEPSIN: The stomach needs help for the intake and digestion of food. I take 2 with each meal.
IODORAL: Iodoral is a high-potency iodine tablet supplying iodine/potassium iodide. Some researchers believe that iodine deficiency is a major cause of breast cancer and other diseases of the reproductive organs. Iodoral is taken up by almost every gland and organ in the body and it supports thyroid health. I take 3 a day.
On top of the Gerson supplements I am also taking:
CURCUMIN: Curcumin is a powerful anti-oxident and anti-inflammatory. It is also a great supporter of the immune system. I take 3 capsules a day.
VITAMIN D: It has been found that breast cancer patients usually have a deficiency of Vitamin D. It is wise to have a blood test to measure Vitamin D level. I take 5000 IU of Vitamin D a day.
SELENIUM: Studies have shown that cancer patients who take Selenium have a lower death rate from cancer. I take 200 mg. daily.
BARLEY MAX: Barley Max is a very nutrient-dense barley juice powder. Utah-grown organic barley is planted in volcanic lakebed soil and irrigated with deep source groundwater for maxiumum nutrient uptake. One of the most mineral-rich foods in the world - 20% volume of organic alfalfa is added. The roots grow as deep as 130 feet into the ground. Finely strained juice from these grasses is gently dehydrated at just 98 degree F to lock in nutritional potency and retain live enzymes.
I also take Essiac tea which has ingredients that are known to destroy cancer cells.
I take L-Methionine and L-Cysteine, Ambrotose and Coloidial Silver.
I have a schedule printed off that I check off as I take the supplements.
So now you know!!! I know it looks overwhelming, but I have a good routine now and it works well. I am sure this will bring questions to your mind. Give me a call! I will try to clarify what is not clear. I am not a biologist, but from my research I believe that these supplements will help.
Blessings! Dianne
Martin and I have had a low key day at home. It has been a blustery day with a forcast of 6 -10 inches of snow by tomorrow.
We celebrated with Tawnya and Greg and kids Tuesday night with a nice dinner and exchanging gifts. Then Tawnya and Greg went to Pocatello to spend the holiday with Greg's parents.
I have had a number of people wanting more details on the specifics of what I am doing. Today I thought I would share with you the supplements I am taking and why I am taking them.
I want to make clear that I really believe the nutritional part of the program is most important and I will cover that in another post. But I decided to add the supplements that Dr. Gerson recommended. Over 60 years ago his scientific research led him to recommend the following supplements. These supplements have aided many in curing their cancer.
Max Gerson was one of the first medical doctors to use nutritional metabolic therapy. Records show many of his patients recovered from cancer and lived out long, healthy lives. His patients included Albert Schweitzer, the Nobel Prize-winning doctor. Schweitzer called Gerson "one of the most eminent medical geniuses in the history of medicine."
"There is no cancer in normal metabolism," Gerson wrote in a case study of 50 patients. He decided that a combination of degenerated liver and pancreatic functions, bad nutrition, and exposure to chemical fertilizers and pollutants causes the body's immune system to break down, giving cancer a foothold. Like other nutritional, metabolic cancer advocates, Gerson focuses on treating the whole person - not just the tumor - through detoxification, nutritional supplements and diet.
Gerson advocated a return to the earth and its processes, including a purification of soil and farmland.
Though Dr. Gerson is no longer alive, his therapy lives on through the many doctors who use his therapy and the many patioents who continue to recover from cancer. His daughter, Charlotte, runs the Gerson Institute in California.
Gerson Supplements:
POTASSIUM COMPOUND: The basic problem in all chronic degenerative diseases is the loss of postassium from, and the penetration of sodium into, the cells, now known as the tissue damage syndrome. The average diet contains far to much salt (sodium), which eventually causes the breakdown of the healthy balance within the body. Taking the potassium compound enables the sick body to release the excess sodium.
NIACIN: Niacin assists in the digestion of protein and helps to open capillary circulation, thus bringing freshly oxygenated blood (from the constant intake of fresh juices) to all body tissues. The dosage is a 50 mg. tablet 5-6 times daily.
PANCREATIN: This is an extract of various pancreatic digestive enzymes, normally needed to digest fats, proteins and sugar. Even though I am not eating fats, proteins or suar I need the pancreatin for the digestion and elimination of tumor tissue. I take 8 a day - .325 mg.
ACIDOL PEPSIN: The stomach needs help for the intake and digestion of food. I take 2 with each meal.
IODORAL: Iodoral is a high-potency iodine tablet supplying iodine/potassium iodide. Some researchers believe that iodine deficiency is a major cause of breast cancer and other diseases of the reproductive organs. Iodoral is taken up by almost every gland and organ in the body and it supports thyroid health. I take 3 a day.
On top of the Gerson supplements I am also taking:
CURCUMIN: Curcumin is a powerful anti-oxident and anti-inflammatory. It is also a great supporter of the immune system. I take 3 capsules a day.
VITAMIN D: It has been found that breast cancer patients usually have a deficiency of Vitamin D. It is wise to have a blood test to measure Vitamin D level. I take 5000 IU of Vitamin D a day.
SELENIUM: Studies have shown that cancer patients who take Selenium have a lower death rate from cancer. I take 200 mg. daily.
BARLEY MAX: Barley Max is a very nutrient-dense barley juice powder. Utah-grown organic barley is planted in volcanic lakebed soil and irrigated with deep source groundwater for maxiumum nutrient uptake. One of the most mineral-rich foods in the world - 20% volume of organic alfalfa is added. The roots grow as deep as 130 feet into the ground. Finely strained juice from these grasses is gently dehydrated at just 98 degree F to lock in nutritional potency and retain live enzymes.
I also take Essiac tea which has ingredients that are known to destroy cancer cells.
I take L-Methionine and L-Cysteine, Ambrotose and Coloidial Silver.
I have a schedule printed off that I check off as I take the supplements.
So now you know!!! I know it looks overwhelming, but I have a good routine now and it works well. I am sure this will bring questions to your mind. Give me a call! I will try to clarify what is not clear. I am not a biologist, but from my research I believe that these supplements will help.
Blessings! Dianne
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Follow-up Ultra Sound
Yesterday I had the 4 month follow-up Ultra Sound. Even though it has been 4 months since I was diagnosed with breast cancer I have only been on the program I am currently following for about 6-8 weeks. So it was a little premature to do an ultra sound at this point. I was very nervous about it and was concerned about the outcome - hoping for the best, but trying to prepare myself for the worst. I knew from talking to others who have followed this path it takes up to a year for a tumor to dissolve and be absorbed and eliminated. But the good part of the test was that the tumor has not grown. It is the same size it was 4 months ago. At this point I have decided to wait another 3 months and do another Oncolab cancer test and see if the results will be similar to my baseline test that showed no cancer. As with all tests there are false negatives and/or false positives. So if the next test comes back similar to the first test it will mean that the test is 99% accurate. And, indeed, the cancer is gone.
I am such a "now" person and I have to remind myself that Alternative therapy takes time. I talked with Holly - the lady from Newport Beach, CA who reversed her cancer with the Gerson program - and she told me it took her 1 year to get rid of one of her tumors and 18 months for the other two. So I must be patient. It may take time, but well worth it to be cancer free without side affects or hurting my body. So I solicit your continued prayers as I travel down this journey.
It is certainly an emotional roller coaster. I want to be upbeat and joyful ALL the time, but I am all too human and hit rock bottom yesterday and was feeling pretty bad. I want this to work soooo bad and must give it time.
Yes, I could go in for a lumpectomy and have the tumor removed. I know there are many who wonder why I will not do that. I guess at this point all I can say is that I have my reasons. I will not try to defend myself on this site. I will just say that I believe very much in the program I am following. As of today I am a little more serious and making sure I do all I need to do for success.
I feel well and have been able to avoid colds or flu so far - even though the grandchildren have sneezed right in my face several times. I am doing all I can to keep my body in a "healing" mode and what a wonderful creation we are with "self-healing" properties in our body.
Wanted to give an update as I know some of you knew I was having the repeat ultra sound.
I am such a "now" person and I have to remind myself that Alternative therapy takes time. I talked with Holly - the lady from Newport Beach, CA who reversed her cancer with the Gerson program - and she told me it took her 1 year to get rid of one of her tumors and 18 months for the other two. So I must be patient. It may take time, but well worth it to be cancer free without side affects or hurting my body. So I solicit your continued prayers as I travel down this journey.
It is certainly an emotional roller coaster. I want to be upbeat and joyful ALL the time, but I am all too human and hit rock bottom yesterday and was feeling pretty bad. I want this to work soooo bad and must give it time.
Yes, I could go in for a lumpectomy and have the tumor removed. I know there are many who wonder why I will not do that. I guess at this point all I can say is that I have my reasons. I will not try to defend myself on this site. I will just say that I believe very much in the program I am following. As of today I am a little more serious and making sure I do all I need to do for success.
I feel well and have been able to avoid colds or flu so far - even though the grandchildren have sneezed right in my face several times. I am doing all I can to keep my body in a "healing" mode and what a wonderful creation we are with "self-healing" properties in our body.
Wanted to give an update as I know some of you knew I was having the repeat ultra sound.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The Source of Healing
Today was a good day and I have bounced back after the encounter with the doctor on Thursday. I allow her a little slack as I know she is doing and saying what she was trained to do and say. And as she said she has seen people not make it when they try and go "natural".
I came across something in my reading that was a huge encouragement to me and I wanted to share it with you. It is in the little book, "Ministry of Healing". What a great book!
"The Saviour in His miracles revealed the power that is continually at work in man/woman's behalf, to sustain and to heal. Through the agencies of nature (fruit, vegetables, herbs, etc), God is working, day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, to keep us alive, to build up and restore us. When any part of the body sustains injury (disease), a healing process is at once begun (immune system working), nature's agencies are set at work to restore soundness. But the power working through these agencies is the power of God. All life-giving power is from Him. When one recovers from disease, it is God who restores him,
Sickness, suffering, and death are work of an antagonistic power. Satan is the destroyer; God is the restorer." pp.112-113 ( ( ) are my additions)
I believe my responsibility is to co-operate with God in the work of my body being restored to health and healing. During my 65 years of life my immune system has restored me to health from measles, mumps, chicken pox, MS, colds, flu and various other things. My Creator God placed that immune system within my body to prevent and to heal from sickness. And I believe He will continue to work through that immune system to bring healing.
Today Greg, Tawnya and kids were here for lunch. Had a great time with them. It is so nice being close to them and seeing the kids so excited to come to Ama and Papa's house!!
Our new puppy is doing well. She is 3 1/2 months old and weighs 42 pounds. We started Obedience Training with her last week! On the way I told her she needed to pay attention as I did not want her to flunk out of "Puppy Kindergarten"!! She did well and learned pretty fast some of the commands we are to teach her. We took her on her first long walk today - 1 mile. She came home and slept quite awhile! The Trainer said that a "tired puppy is a good puppy!" That is true!!
Good Night!
I came across something in my reading that was a huge encouragement to me and I wanted to share it with you. It is in the little book, "Ministry of Healing". What a great book!
"The Saviour in His miracles revealed the power that is continually at work in man/woman's behalf, to sustain and to heal. Through the agencies of nature (fruit, vegetables, herbs, etc), God is working, day by day, hour by hour, moment by moment, to keep us alive, to build up and restore us. When any part of the body sustains injury (disease), a healing process is at once begun (immune system working), nature's agencies are set at work to restore soundness. But the power working through these agencies is the power of God. All life-giving power is from Him. When one recovers from disease, it is God who restores him,
Sickness, suffering, and death are work of an antagonistic power. Satan is the destroyer; God is the restorer." pp.112-113 ( ( ) are my additions)
I believe my responsibility is to co-operate with God in the work of my body being restored to health and healing. During my 65 years of life my immune system has restored me to health from measles, mumps, chicken pox, MS, colds, flu and various other things. My Creator God placed that immune system within my body to prevent and to heal from sickness. And I believe He will continue to work through that immune system to bring healing.
Today Greg, Tawnya and kids were here for lunch. Had a great time with them. It is so nice being close to them and seeing the kids so excited to come to Ama and Papa's house!!
Our new puppy is doing well. She is 3 1/2 months old and weighs 42 pounds. We started Obedience Training with her last week! On the way I told her she needed to pay attention as I did not want her to flunk out of "Puppy Kindergarten"!! She did well and learned pretty fast some of the commands we are to teach her. We took her on her first long walk today - 1 mile. She came home and slept quite awhile! The Trainer said that a "tired puppy is a good puppy!" That is true!!
Good Night!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Doctor's Appointment
Today I had an appointment to see my Primary Care doctor. I had seen her one time before and liked her and was eager to go back for follow-up. I wanted to have some blood work done and to have an ultra sound ordered to see if the tumor is shrinking. I was not prepared at all for the way she responded to me. When she realized I was doing Alternative therapy she became angry, rude, disrespectful and demeaning. I was so glad Martin was with me. I did not go in with a "chip-on-my-shoulder." I was low key and not defensive. When I tried to tell her about the cancer test I had and the results she actually sneered at me. I mentioned that Oncolab was FDA approved and Medicare covered the test. She told me that was not true and all they wanted was my money. She had no interest in what I was doing. She finally just got up and left the room. I do not expect medical people who are only trained in allopathic medicine to agree with what I am doing, but they can at least be respectful and not rude.
So, to say the least it was very stressful and very different from what I expected. However, I have talked to others doing Alternative therapy and they have had doctors just walk out of the room and not see them anymore.
I saw a doctor up at the University hospital about 4-5 years ago and I liked him. Tawnya is going to talk to him and see if he will follow me. It is recommended when one is going Alternative to try and find a doctor who will order the tests and monitor how you are doing.
After Dr. Joseph left the room today she sent her nurse back in with a note saying she wants to see me in 3 months~~~~I don't think so~~~~~
In spite of today my courage is good and I feel well.
Tomorrow I get to go care for the grandchildren!! I haven't seen them for 2 weeks. That is way too long to go without seeing them.
I do have an appointment for an ultra sound next Wednesday morning.
So, to say the least it was very stressful and very different from what I expected. However, I have talked to others doing Alternative therapy and they have had doctors just walk out of the room and not see them anymore.
I saw a doctor up at the University hospital about 4-5 years ago and I liked him. Tawnya is going to talk to him and see if he will follow me. It is recommended when one is going Alternative to try and find a doctor who will order the tests and monitor how you are doing.
After Dr. Joseph left the room today she sent her nurse back in with a note saying she wants to see me in 3 months~~~~I don't think so~~~~~
In spite of today my courage is good and I feel well.
Tomorrow I get to go care for the grandchildren!! I haven't seen them for 2 weeks. That is way too long to go without seeing them.
I do have an appointment for an ultra sound next Wednesday morning.
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