Cancer Prevention
Cancer occurs when our bodies are exposed to a factor or combination of factors
that damage normal cells and makes them start dividing uncontrollably. In
America it has escalated to epidemic proportions, now striking 1.3 million and
killing about 550,000 annually. Below you will see a list of cancer causing
substances commonly called carcinogens. This is a very short list compared to
the actual list of known carcinogens sold in our market. In 1987, of the more
than 50,000 chemicals in commercial use, only 284 had been tested on animals
for their cancer-causing potential by the government in the preceding 10 years.
Of these, 144 had been shown to cause cancer in animals. It is not safe to
assume that anything for sale in the stores has been proven to be safe for you
and your family.
Items to eliminate or severely limit in your diet:
Processed meat of any kind- nitrates, hot dogs, luncheon, smoked or cured meat
Organ meats - liver, kidney, brains and such
Skin of fowl - even clean fowl stores its toxins in the skin and fat layer
Fried foods
High-fat dairy products
Alcohol
Refined sugar, flour
Hydrogenated oils
*External and lifestyle factors account for 8O% of cancer deaths.
Chemicals to limit exposure to:
Pesticides and herbicides
Flame retardant clothing
Artificial preservatives ˇV nitrates, nitrates, nitrosamines
Solvents
Chemicals in household products- including disinfectants
Avoid prescription and OTC many are minor carcinogenic agents
Suggested Food Plan:
Clean fish at least three times a week - wild, not farm raised
Yogurt products no hormones, antibiotics
Whole grains - variety of grains per week
Purified water
Organic cheese
Nuts, Brown rice
Cruciferous vegetables
Onions, garlic, leeks
Cooking utensils:
Use wooden or stainless steel cooking utensils
Use water-less stainless steel cookware or stainless steel
Avoid non-stick and aluminum products
Supplementing your diet:
These supplements are vital to preventing and reducing the cancer cells in your
body.
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Vitamins A, C, E - selenium, B-complex, Magnesium, Omega 3, Zinc
Soluble fiber
Beta-carotene
Natural interferon
When diagnosed with cancer, the need for supplements and a diet high in fruits,
veggies, and whole grains increases tremendously.
Recommendation and Consultations:
Through nutrition, supplements and personal coaching,
Dr
guides individuals to obtain and maintain optimal health. She has a PhD in
molecular and cellular Biology and has completed many studies at the
universities for cancer research. Dr. Bevacqua does consultations for persons
who wish to use natural products to relieve them of cancer or to help with
rebuilding after and during chemo and radiation.
Her website is
Sources:
Cancer Prevention Coalition web site
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health web site
Toxic Overload, Baillie-Hamilton, Paula, M.D. 2995 ed,
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Balch
The Safe Shopperˇ¦s Bible, Macmillan, 1995 ed.
