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Nutrition
Share information about nutrition and supplements here.
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"Cancer's Sweet Tooth"
- By lbp08 · New reply yesterday at 4:14 pm
- 16 replies
- Cut and paste from another site: « Cancer and Sugar – Scientific American Alternative Medicine as Cost Saver » Cancer’s Sweet Tooth From the April 2000 Issue of Nutrition Science News by Patrick ...
Vitamins
- By daysailor · New reply yesterday at 4:10 pm
- 8 replies
- I am trying to find a vitamin supplement to take. I am looking at ImmunoPower or Immunopower EZ or the Life Extension Mix as suggested in BEATING CANCER WITH NUTRITION. Is anyone on these, or tried them ...
4 supplements you may want to consider
- By blujonny · New reply yesterday at 1:11 pm
- 8 replies
- blue green algae aged garlic reishi extract bioplasma cell salts These may possibly be the best supplements for cancer out there. As far as the Reishi goes I would look at an extract that has gone through ...
Maitake mushroom supplement
- By kkwv · New reply November 19, 2009
- 5 replies
- Has anyone tried this? We've read about it, and it sounds interesting. The onc didn't want my husband taking it while having chemo, but he doesn't know anything about it. He has no objection now, and ...
Raw Garlic (onions) and the Flu...
- By drawing3d · New reply November 19, 2009
- 8 replies
- Garlic in the news today: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/arti cle/ALeqM5ijdkeoe-CqJgS7B8Sg38tmQaqrCwD9 C2HSNO1 Some health benefits of raw garlic: http://home.howstuffworks.com/garlic7.ht m http://hubpages.com/hub/Health-Benefits ...
My anti-cancer diet
- By blujonny · New reply November 19, 2009
- 17 replies
- I have worked with my father to get the perfect diet for him in order to reduce the pill popping and get him healthier while not giving up taste. It has taken 6 months to get the best cancer fighters ...
SUGAR BS >> IMHO
- By abhinj · New reply November 19, 2009
- 5 replies
- HI All: IMHO.......The cause of this situation is called "INTOLERANCE". It is prevelent among adults. It is the cause of all wars throughout all history. It is the cause of billions of deaths.....it's ...
Budwig "alternative"
- By drawing3d · New reply November 15, 2009
- 14 replies
- I just noticed on another post that there is a "new" product out called the "Flax Complete - The Budwig Formula". It is a capsule with flax oil derivitives and assorted chemicals. Many from the board ...
Food, Inc.
- By kkwv · New reply November 10, 2009
- 22 replies
- I don't pretend to know much about where our food comes from, but I definitely know more after seeing the movie, "Food, Inc.". It is a must-see for all of us who care about our health and what we are ...
Question regarding sugar
- By kkwv · New reply November 3, 2009
- 25 replies
- I know that sugar is a no-no. However, is it just refined sugar? What about organic sugar/organic cane juice? I know most doctors say you can eat anything, but I'm not operating on that premise. Thanks ...
Turmeric Cureumin?
- By Nitatx · New reply November 1, 2009
- 30 replies
- Has anyone taken Turmeric Cureumin? If so did it relieve any of the joint pains, etc ...
Ithink i believe in turmeric
- By kentmere · New reply October 31, 2009
- 11 replies
- I have always been a bit sceptical regarding what foods we should or should not eat when it comes to cancer .but i have read a report about curry compound kills cancer cells .previous scientific studiessuggested ...
I bought a vita mix blender!!!
- By Sandysiegel · New reply October 31, 2009
- 25 replies
- I'm so excited, I found a vita mix blender ( almost new) on Craig's list for $200! Now I need some awesome recipes...... I know Ellen has some. Anyone else? I just made some kale, orange, carrot and a ...
omega 3 & 6
- By Ors · Posted October 27, 2009
- 0 replies
- Hi For those interested in nutrition, here is a link to an interesting radio program about omega 3 and 6 - it is not cancer related, except in that we all want to be in the best health to help our bodies ...
Has anyone taken holistic or alternative medicine products
- By robjo122 · New reply October 26, 2009
- 15 replies
- My mom always used Shaklee products & lived to be 93. I used the protien shake mix with my radiation. After I received their catalog I saw this product called Vivix which protects & repairs cellular DNA ...
Looking for the name of the Dr. from Sloan
- By pappy01 · New reply October 25, 2009
- 4 replies
- Hi everyone, I remember reading info from a female survivor who uses a Dr. who was at Sloan and now is on his own in NYC. He uses holistic alone or along with treatments. Anyone know who I am talking ...
Megace
- By GutsyCheryl · New reply October 24, 2009
- 12 replies
- Hi Everyone, I was just curious if anyone was aware of any bad side effects from Megace, or some kind of contraindication with this medication and lung cancer? Another member of this site asked me this ...
Hair coloring whilst having chemo
- By Musicmissmaggie · New reply October 19, 2009
- 25 replies
- Don't laugh but I couldn't find any topic which suited what I wanted to talk about - hence me listing it under "Nutrition"!!!! Those of you who already know me also know that I am full of positive vibes ...
Anyone heard of paw paw
- By maxgirltou · New reply October 17, 2009
- 12 replies
- Hey, I was just wondering if anyone has heard of this or used it? My husband's uncle brought some info over on it tonight but we have never heard of it before. Apparently you can use it with chemo, but ...
Aronia Berry
- By Barb267 · New reply October 15, 2009
- 6 replies
- My PCP wants me to try Aronia Berry and even gave me a free bottle of it. The nurse told me that it taste pretty bad and to mix it with something. Any ideas and how bad does this stuff taste? Also, any ...