By Andy Kahn

Tobacco is by far the single most important cause of cancer in developed countries. When it is chewed it can cause cancers of the mouth and esophagus and when tobacco is smoked it is a major cause of cancers of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, larynx, lung, pancreas, renal pelvis, and bladder. For these eight type of cancers epidemiological evidence indicates that prolonged smoking of average numbers of cigarettes per day increases the risk 3 to 20 times. It is also now clear that cigarette smoking also causes a proportion of several other types of cancer, increasing the incidence up to twice that in non-smokers: namely, cancers of the lip, nose, nasopharynx, stomach, liver, renal and myeloid leukemia. Although the proportional increases are not large, the consistency of the findings in different countries, the evidence of dose response relationships, the lower mortality in ex-smokers than in continuing smokers confirm the relationship between these type of cancers and tobacco.

In sum, smoking is estimated to have caused 30 per cent of all fatal cancers in the United Kingdom in 2005, down from 34 per cent 20 years earlier. The reduction was substantial in men (down from 52 per cent to 40 per cent) but it was largely counteracted by the increase in women (from 12 per cent to 20 per cent). In men, there have been decreases in some developed countries, but increases in others, particularly in central and eastern Europe. In women, the proportion of cancer deaths attributed to smoking was generally low in 1985, but has subsequently increased in all the developed countries and must be expected to increase further.

Tobacco related cancer cases are however lower in countries such as France, where very few middle-aged or elderly women had been smoking for long enough time for any material effect to be produced. In developing countries, the effects of smoking have only recently begun to be studied systematically and much remains unclear. In general, women in developing countries do not smoke or if they do they smoke very little. In men, however, there has been a very large increase in cigarette consumption, the full effects of which is yet to materialize. China, with 20 per cent of the world's population, smokes 30 per cent of the world's cigarettes and by 2000 smoking was already responsible for about 20 per cent of male cancer deaths in China.

In India many men have been smoked 'bidis' (small home-manufactured cigarettes) for decades. There the proportion of occurrence of cancer may be even greater. It is chiefly because in India there is a widespread of habit of chewing quids containing betel and tobacco. Smoking can act as an aggravating factor for the cause of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach in those who habitually chew such quids containing betel and tobacco. In some parts of South America, the male lung cancer rates from smoking are already as high as in developed countries. Overall, tobacco may be causing about as many cancer deaths in developing as in developed countries. On the whole tobacco would be responsible for about 20 per cent of cancer deaths throughout the world.

By Jacob M Garcia

You might not be feeling well or you have noticed some growths on your body that are making you nervous. What kind of doctor do you need to find to get the proper diagnoses and treatment options needed to continue living a healthy long life?

Most hospitals have a division of surgical oncology that deals specifically with both the management and treatment of tumors. You need to understand that not all tumors are cancerous, but nonetheless, you need expert advise in treating any condition that involves abnormal growths.

When you go to such a division, an experienced physician can determine the status of your condition and form a treatment plan that would be best for you. It's important to know that just because you go to a surgeon; it doesn't mean that surgery is the only option. Your physician will always start with the least invasive treatment options before considering more serious procedures. The doctor's in the division of surgical oncology are very experienced in all phases of treatment and will do what's needed to keep you healthy.

What experience do doctors in the division of surgical oncology need to have?

The simple answer is many years of intense education and training plus hours of practical experience. After 4 years of medical school and then a 2 to 4 year residency program, a prospective surgeon must then enter into an accredited fellowship program approved by the Society of Surgical Oncology. After the fellowship has been successfully completed, he or she must complete a difficult board exam to be labeled as a board certified surgical oncologist.

It's only after all of this that a surgeon has the opportunity to join a team in a reputable hospital's division of surgical oncology. Only the cream of the crop is chosen, so you know you are receiving the best surgeon to manage and successfully treat your condition.

What to look for in a quality division of surgical oncology?

It's good to look for a program that is accredited by the many surgical associations in the state it resides. Recognition is usually given for treatment excellence. A surgical oncology program is usually well connected with a vast hospital system and fully integrated with other complementary programs staffed by experts in the management and treatment of cancer.

Are the facilities up to your high expectations?

There's more to treatment than just surgery. From the exam, tests, diagnoses, treatment plan and follow-up care, you need a surgical oncologist that can allow you the best doctors, support staff, facilities and programs to successfully treat your condition. You and your doctor want only the very best outcome and all these pieces need to be in place to provide that opportunity.

In conclusion, not any division of surgical oncology will do. For the best outcome, you need to find the very best program. Don't settle for less, only the best will do.

By Michele Webb

Cancer Registrars are acutely aware of the need for a collaborative workplace because without participation and agreement from their physician, allied health and administrative partners, the goals of the cancer program and the organization could not be carried out.

Collaboration in the workplace emphasizes participatory management and collaborative leadership skills. This approach is in sharp contrast with one-way, autocratic or dictatorial leadership styles that encompass an inclusive style balancing assertiveness (focus on goals or task achievement) with gaining cooperation and commitment to the organization's goals.

Because cancer programs are deeply rooted in standards, practice guidelines and compliance with accreditation and regulatory agencies, it is not uncommon for cancer registry leaders to rely more on their autocratic or dictatorial selves than to practice a collaborative approach. However, collaboration can actually be more powerful and enable the registrar to lead their partners more strongly and quickly toward the desired results. For example, the more rapport a registrar has with the physician staff, the more room there is for intensity and passion in leading them toward the common goals, even if there might be a disagreement about the priorities or methods of carrying out the tasks. This occurs as a result of a more authentic win-win when the other person feels included, consulted and respected.

The cancer registrar can be more directive once they have demonstrated that the physician's, or other individual's views, have been acknowledged. This is a core concept in the psychology of negotiation; each of us will listen better once we are assured that we have been heard. So, the cancer registrar who first listens to their partner, acknowledges what has been said, and then re-frames the problem or task so that it accomplishes the goal of the individual and the organization will be the successful leader.

By listening, asking questions and then re-framing the problem or task, the registrar can take advantage of a very subtle, yet powerful collaborative, exchange with their partners. Effective leaders use this approach not only to draw out the partner's answers but also to use the exchange as an opportunity to learn from the other's insight and experience. This type of partnership brings clarity and focus to the cancer program's activities and goals leading to long-term success for the cancer registrar and all those participating in the program.

Use of collaboration or "emotional intelligence" is a learned skill that makes the Cancer Registrar a stand-out leader. While not all individuals the Cancer Registrar encounters will appreciate collaboration, the Cancer Registrar should capitalize on every opportunity to create a context of a "social environment" allowing for individual differences to be a source of strength and unity rather than stress or conflict.

By CM Floyd

Do anticancer herbs provide a better approach to cancer?

The book The Paw Paw Program A "Christopher Columbia" Approach To Cancer by Lorene Benoit offers years of research, testimonials, and a program to follow using paw paw. Paw Paw is one of the well researched anticancer herbs.

Benoit applies 30 years of studying, researching, and teaching natural health to help you understand the causes of cancer. She also describes an approach that works with the natural healing laws of the universe and your body's immune system.

What do anticancer herbs have to do with Christopher Columbus?

The people, in Columbus's day, believed the world was flat. For centuries this was the common, prevailing belief. Do you have the belief that cancer cannot be cured? Do you believe the only treatments available are the mainstream ones such as radiation, chemotherapy and surgery? Benoit urges you to think outside the box and explore a different approach.

In North America, billions of dollars have been raised to support cancer research. More and more money is being spent on developing and promoting radiation and chemotherapy. Has this helped to decrease cancer? Is there a cure in sight?

Benoit suggests it is time to question the current approach to how cancer is caused and treated.

Cancer herbal treatment needs to be included in the solution to preventing and reversing cancer.

The Paw Paw Program book takes an in-depth look at:

• The cause of cancer.

• The connection of sugar to cancer.

• The cancer cycle.

• A history of anticancer herbs - herbs that have been used for centuries.

• The 4 pillars of optimal health.

• Nutritious gluten free and sugarless recipes.

• Details of the paw paw program

• Testimonials and client studies.

Benoit's book is invaluable to anyone looking for:

• Natural alternative cancer treatments.

• An approach that can be integrated with mainstream methods.

• Ways to understand the cause of cancer

• Lifestyle changes to prevent cancer.

Like Christopher Columbus's concept of a round world, this book offers you another approach to cancer.

Benoit backs up the paw paw program cancer herbal treatment with an extensive bibliography. She has referenced over 80 books and 20 websites. She encourages every reader to take responsibility for their own health and well-being; and to make educated decisions about their lifestyle and cancer treatments, if they are ever needed.

This book is a must read if you, or a loved one, have or want to prevent cancer.

By Troy A Shanks

Now when we talk about the testicular cancer or any other cancer of the reproductive organs then a sad fact is that, there are very less chances of early detection of cancer in these organs. It feels miserable to me that in most of the cases testicular cancer can't be detected in early curable stage and when people realize that every thing is not alright and go for examination, normally it is too late. This is quite understandable because of the psychosexual and emotional sensitivity of the region.

I have found an interesting fact that either people don't feel confident to get that part of body examined or the physician himself doesn't find it necessary to have a look at such areas. Yet another reason why cancer problems in men are detected very late is the denying property of men to acknowledge a disease or disability in body. They just try to pretend like a "man" and say everything is okay but it is not all the time.

If you will take my suggestion then it is better to get yourself examined before it is too late. There is nothing that you should be afraid of or feel embrace because it is about life and death. We all know that cancer is curable but only in one case if detected in early stages. There is an advice for you that will be helpful for you and everyone as well to determine if there is some serious problem going with their organs or not. Try to observer your organs regularly and become familiar with them because this is the only way to visualize a change in your reproductive organs.

Testicular cancer has such symptoms that are difficult to detect but again I will repeat the same thing that you will have to get yourself familiar to your organs. Some of the symptoms of testicular cancer that can be observed by you are pain in lower back, swelling or unusual pain in testicles, some more growth may be observed around that area. The severe symptoms are pain and feeling of discomfort during sexual erection, bleeding while passing urine with pain and even if you find blood in ejaculate then you may be really suffering from testicular cancer.

You should consult with a doctor as soon as possible in such situation so that treatment can be started. The treatments that are usually done in testicular cancer are non-invasive that also involve radiological treatment as well.

By Carol Chuang

The odds are very high that you or someone you know had cancer or had died from it. Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the US, after heart disease. Men have slightly less than a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer, while for women, the risk is a little more than 1 in 3.

All cancers involve the malfunction of genes that control cell growth and division. Every cell in the body has a program that tells it what to do, called the DNA or the genetic code.

If the cell DNA code gets changed a bit by hormonal imbalance, chemicals, or free radicals, mutations occur. The cells with mutated DNA no longer look like the original cells we were born with. Also, mutations accumulate with age, that's why about 78% of all cancers are diagnosed in persons 55 years and older.

About 5% of all cancers are strongly hereditary. However, most cancers do not result from inherited genes but from damage to genes occurring during one's lifetime.

We all have a few cancer cells in our bodies, which are normally suppressed by our immune system. We need about a billion cancer cells to get to the lump or bump stage, which means a tumor takes years to develop.

Cancer is, by and large, a man-made disease. There is a lot you can do now to significantly reduce that risk. Be aware of the multiple factors that can bring on this disease as well as the many nutritional interventions that can reduce your cancer risk.

Factors That Can Cause Cancer

1. Constant Emotional Stress

Negative emotions are the most powerful aspect of creating illness. Even the CDC (Center for Disease and Prevention) states that 85% of disease is caused by emotions. If you are constantly stressed or harboring angry, fearful, worrying, cynical, depressed or pessimistic emotions, the body can generate free radicals that promote DNA damage.

* Look closely at your life and identify anything that is out of balance. If you have a hard time addressing and resolving it yourself, seek professional help (such as a life coach or therapist).
* Are you always looking at a glass half empty? Changing your attitude from negative to positive can influence a situation and emotional outcome.
* Learn to honor your feelings and be truthful to yourself instead of suppressing them by saying things like "I'm just fine". People who are capable of releasing their emotions alleviate tension in the body and are generally happier.
* Having a support system along with healthy outlets for stress (such as exercise or playing a musical instrument) are ever so important for emotional wellness.
* Live your life with purpose, passion, and gratitude.

2. Toxins Accumulating In The Body

In modern days, we are continually exposed to numerous environmental and dietary toxins. Once these toxins enter the body, they tend to accumulate (especially in the fat cells) and produce enormous amounts of free radicals which in due course, damage the DNA. Hence, it is crucial to recognize and avoid them in the first place.

Environmental toxins:

* Use of tobacco products and exposure to secondhand smoke
* Air pollution
* Excessive sun exposure
* Toxic chemicals in household cleaners, air fresheners, bug sprays, soaps, personal hygiene products, and cosmetics.
* Radiation exposure from diagnostic exams such as CT scans, X-rays, and mammography. Try to minimize having such exams or if you can afford it, opt for MRI. A much cheaper and effective alternative is thermography, which detects precancerous and cancerous tissues that are hot in contrast to benign lesions that are cool. Unfortunately, most insurance policies still don't cover it yet.
* Electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and cordless phones. Two recently released long-term studies found that radiation from cell phones substantially increase the risk of salivary gland and brain tumors. For this reason, it is safest to use the speaker, wired headsets, followed by bluetooth headsets (lower radiation than cell phones). Try not to hold wireless phones directly to the ear.

Dietary toxins:

* Pesticides and herbicides in conventionally grown produce
* Antibiotics and hormones in factory-farmed meats and farmed fish. If possible, choose organic, grass-fed meats (second best is organic meats) and wild-caught fish from pristine, cold water. Fish caught from clean waters are void of mercury which is a toxin to the brain.
* Genetically modified foods (GMO) such as canola oil and soy products
* Preservatives and additives in processed foods
* Nitrates and nitrites in processed and smoked meats
* MSG
* Oxidized or rancid fat from refined polyunsaturated oils made from soy, cottonseed, corn, sunflower, and safflower. These oils are high in omega-6 fats and promote inflammation in the body. They are often found in processed foods, fast foods, and restaurant foods.
* Carcinogens from charred or burned meats. Avoid frying or charbroiling. Instead, boil, poach, steam, or roast at 300 degrees F or below.
* Artificial sweeteners
* Toxic gases released from Teflon and other nonstick cookwares
* Harmful chemicals from plastic water bottles leaching out and contaminating the water. If you leave the bottle in a hot car or reuse it, the exposure is magnified.

3. Extra Pounds

It is crucial to maintain a healthy weight throughout life. Two-thirds of the Americans are either overweight or obese. Extra pounds raise the risk of many cancers, including breast, colon, esophageal, kidney, pancreatic, and uterine. If you need help and support in losing weight healthily, contact me for a complimentary phone consultation regarding the Metabolic Typing Nutrition Program.

4. Hormonal Imbalance

We all have cancer-protective genes in our bodies, they are like light switches. Sadly, when we age, these switches get turned off as our hormonal production declines. Of course, by not managing stress, eating badly, and consuming and living with chemicals, we put even more stress on our entire hormonal system.

To reinstate these cancer-protective genes, we need to live and eat better and restore the hormones to proper balance. When you replace your hormones, it is critical that you use bio-identical hormones that are exactly the same as those produced by the body, not the synthetic hormones manufactured by drug companies as they have been shown to cause cancer. Please consult a healthcare professional who is familiar with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Below are some hormones that have a direct effect on cancer growth:

* DHEA is a key hormone that decreases the quantity of an important enzyme involved in the pathway that feeds energy to cancer cells. By keeping DHEA at the right level, this pathway becomes less active. People who are constantly stressed and have fatigued adrenals have lower DHEA levels, which means they are more prone to stimulating the growth of cancer cells.
* Estriol by itself is a weak estrogen. But in the presence of other estrogens such as estradiol or estrone, it becomes an anti-carcinogen and is cancer-protective. As we age, the body makes less estriol, supplementing with proper amounts can reduce cancer risk.
* It is crucial to have the right balance of 2-hydroxyestrogen and 16 alpha-hydroxyestrogen, both are estrogen metabolites (by-products of estrogen in urine). If there is more 2 than 16, breast cancer risk is lower. If it is the other way round, more 16 than 2, the risk is higher. This 2/16 ratio is the single greatest factor impacting estrogen-sensitive cancer risk and is also totally modifiable through dietary interventions (see below).
* 2-methoxyestradiol (another estrogen metabolite) is a very potent anticancer hormone that the body manufactures. It also inhibits the growth of fibroid cells in the uterus.

5. Excessive Alcohol Intake

Studies show that women who drink more than 2 drinks a day significantly increase their free iron (iron not bound to protein) concentrations in breast tissue. Free iron triggers intense inflammation and free radical generation.

However, one's iron intake does not correlate with risk of breast cancer. It is high alcohol intake and excessive estrogen that lead to a higher incidence of invasive breast cancer.

6. Too Much Or Too Little Exercise

Exercise is crucial as it increases oxygen supply to the cells. Normal, healthy cells require sufficient oxygen to function well, whereas, cancer cells can only multiply and flourish in an anaerobic (no oxygen) environment. What's more, when you sweat, it carries away a lot of toxins accumulated in the body, especially the toxins in the fat cells.

Having said that, too much exercise is not beneficial either as the body becomes constantly stressed, producing a vast amount of free radicals that can eventually lead to DNA damage.

Diet That Reduces Cancer Risk

* Limit sugar intake as cancer cells ferment sugar to create energy to grow and spread. Sugar also produces excess insulin which acts as a second stimulant for cell growth, cell division, and ultimately multiplication of cancer cells. Therefore, pay attention to how much sugar and refined carbs (which acts like sugar) you consume at one time as increased blood glucose level means more insulin in the body.
* Vitamin D3 (from sun and/or supplements) is the most powerful vitamin in preventing new cancer and inhibiting established cancers by stimulating and strengthening the immune system. When you increase your D3, make sure the body has adequate vitamin K as they work together as a team. Good dietary sources of K are green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, collard greens, swiss chard, turnip greens, mustard greens, brussels sprouts, and broccoli.
* Brassica vegetables boost the body's level of 2-hydroxyestrogen in reducing breast cancer risk. Eat 3 or more servings a week of broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, Kohlirabi, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy and mustard greens. You can also get the benefits of these vegetables in a supplement called indole-3-carbinol.
* More omega-3 fats and less omega-6 fats as their ratio influences the rate of cell proliferation through hormones called prostaglandins. Omega-3 fats reduce inflammation while omega-6 fats increase it. Good sources of 3s are fish caught in pristine, cold waters and grass-fed meats. Unfortunately, most cows in the U.S. are corn-fed, so their meat and dairy products are much higher in omega-6 fats instead.
* Eat a large variety of vegetables and fruits to get a balanced dose of different antioxidants which protect against the free radicals. Do not over focus on just one particular antioxidant.
* Natural folic acid from green leafy vegetables are far superior in boosting the body's natural defenses against cancer than the synthetic folic acid in fortified refined flour products. In addition, make sure you have enough vitamin B12 as it works with folate to protect DNA from damage. Vitamin B12 is not found in plant foods but only in animal products, including calf's liver, meats, poultry, shellfish, fish, and dairy products.
* Drink enough clean, filtered water every day as it keeps the lymphatic system clean and helps the body detox. For an average person, drink 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses a day.
* Have adequate protein at every meal and snack throughout the day, which will help the liver eliminate toxins through the bile and stool. Protein also helps to maintain an even blood sugar level.
* Increase fiber (soluble and insoluble) intake to reduce the risk of colon, breast, and prostate cancer. Aim for 40-50 grams a day which is more than double what an average American eats every day.
* Lastly, there is also compelling anticancer evidence for resveratrol (in red wine but only drink in moderation), curcumin (in turmeric), green tea, grape seed extract, pomegranate extract, quercetin (in onions, apples, and grapes), Conjugated Linoleic Acid (in grass-fed meats and its dairy), luteolin (in celery, green pepper, carrots, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, and oregano), and ginger.

The Bottom Line

To reduce your cancer risk,

Avoid:

* constant emotional stress,
* accumulation of toxins (environmental and dietary) in the body,
* extra pounds,
* hormonal imbalance,
* excessive alcohol intake, and
* too much or too little exercise.
* Do:
* limit sugar intake,
* make sure you have enough vitamin D3,
* eat more Brassica vegetables,
* have more omega-3 fats and less omega-6 fats,
* eat a large variety of vegetables and fruits,
* drink enough clean, filtered water, and
* have adequate protein and fiber.

By Robyn Hanisch

42 Day Juice Fast

Rudolf Breuss was an educated man from Austria who had an innate understanding of the human body and a love for humanity. He turned his attention to finding an alternative, gentle treatment for cancer and other diseases because conventional treatments were invasive and not often successful.

Normal mainstream treatment following a cancer diagnosis is surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Some of these treatments are successful if the cancer is caught early but the success rate for these same treatments for advanced cancer is virtually nil as statistics show that only 2-3% of people get any benefit from chemotherapy. It puts the argument forward that advanced cancer should be treated differently.

Cancer is a disease of total toxicity. Look at what we are exposed to on a daily basis. Air pollution, water pollution, pesticides and insecticides on all commercially produced food, refined foods, preservatives, chemicals and food colourings. The human body was not designed for this build-up of artificial poisonous substances, cannot deal with them and so they accumulate in the system and that is the reason for illness.

Breuss put his patients on a juice fast which effectively removes the metabolic waste and frees cell membranes of the protein build-up around cells which prevents proper oxygenation. This treatment not only cures cancer but also eliminates many other problems like skin infections, obesity, infertility, kidney infections, constipation and dandruff, to name a few.

The Breuss Cancer Cure is a 42 day juice fast. It is a program of combining particular vegetable juices with specially blended herbal teas. This treatment deals with cancer and other diseases by totally detoxifying and cleansing the whole system.

The treatment theory is to starve the cancer by deep detoxification using a combination of juices which consist of beetroot, carrot, celeriac, radish and potato. (Potato juice is one of the very best alkaline foods there is). Cancer can only exist in a sour or acid environment and this treatment makes the patient's system alkaline, providing no food for the cancer to feed on, thereby starving it.

The special combination of juices and teas used in this treatment keep the body nourished as they are rich in vitamins and minerals, meanwhile allowing the metabolism to get back into balance.

The success of this treatment depends on it being followed exactly as directed. The body may initially experience the uncomfortable effects of headaches and perhaps nausea or depression but this is perfectly normal and means changes are taking place and the cleansing action has started. These symptoms should be allowed to happen and soon pass.

It is absolutely essential, if you are intending to undertake a natural cancer treatment such as the Breuss juice fast, that you engage a natural therapist, like a Naturopath or Homeopath to supervise and guide you through the process.

Rudolf Breuss's organic juice recipe is made by the Biotta company of Switzerland according to his strict instructions. It is totally organic and the vegetables are pressed without heat and in a way which preserves all the live enzymes. Lactic acid is added to preserve the juice. If you are unable to juice the vegetables yourself, Biotta juice is available bottled from good health stores. His recommended herbal teas are also available at good health stores.

"Do not be afraid of cancer. The cancer lives on solid foods only so, if you only drink my vegetable juice and herbal teas for 42 days, the cancerous growth dies and you live"

A quote by Rudolf Breuss - from the book 'The Breuss Cancer Cure'

Up until 1990 approximately 45,000 (most probably more) cancer patients and patients with seemingly incurable diseases have recovered using this fast.

By Joadmin Hishi

An intraperitoneal injection of beta-D-glucan was given to a mice that had sarcoma-one hundred eighty ascites subcutaneously transplanted. Consequently, these ascites had been discovered to be inhibited. This then turned a subject of many experts worldwide, can Lingzhi (Ganoderma lucidum) inhibit the expansion of most cancers cells?

The Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide fraction is understood to stimulate human blood mononuclear cells to create factors which have the flexibility to suppress proliferation and cause apoptosis of leukemia cells.

Cultivated in liquid substrate, Lingzhi was also discovered to supply beta-D-glucans which induced Tumor Necrosis Issue-alpha and Interferon-gamma synthesis in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

For people who didn't know, Tumor Necrosis Issue has a primary function of regulating immune cells. It's also capable of trigger apoptotic cell loss of life, to cause irritation, hinder tumorigenesis and also viral replication. Interferon-gamma is essential for innate and adaptive immunity against viral and intercellular bacterial infections and in addition regulation of tumor.

Water soluble polysaccharides obtained from Ganoderma lucidum, when taken orally, have been recognized to enhance immune response in patients with advanced-stage cancer. Nevertheless, response on sufferers with superior lung cancer was erratic. Additionally, a polysaccharide extract from Lingzhi has additionally been noted as a chemopreventative most cancers agent as it is able to inhibit cell transformation. It was found that a polysaccharide-protein complex obtained from Ganoderma lucidum may significantly enhance the exercise of a detoxing enzyme generally known as gluthathione S-transferase that's used to degrade carcinogens at first phases of cancer.

Lingzhi has even be been identified to indicate antioxidative activities. The ganoderic acids and lucidenic acids found within the Lingzhi are answerable for this. Phenols obtained by the methanolic extraction from Lingzhi showed antioxidant exercise within the inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Lipids extracted from the germinating spores of Lingzhi significantly curbed the expansion of mouse hepatoma, sarcoma S-a hundred and eighty and the reticulocyte sarcoma L-II cells in mouse. This could probably imply that the biological exercise of Lingzhi may be improved by the germination of dormant spores.

Based on analysis knowledge, Ganoderma lucidum curbs the formation of Urokinase Receptor complexes, thus inhibiting cell adhesion and cell motility of highly invasive breast and prostate cancer. An alcohol extract contained within the Ganoderma lucidum curbed the increase of breast most cancers cells by cell-cycle arrest on the G1 phase of the cell. The alcohol extract additionally caused the apoptosis of breast most cancers cells.

By Alan Wighton

We all fear cancer because we fear what we don't understand but with a little knowledge about its causes and the reasons why there is so much of it today we need have no fear of it. Cancer today is well understood and is only a disease of an immune system that's been weakened by the way we now live so common sense should tell us that the first priority is to strengthen it.

Such is the power of our current medical system that we all believe the only way to treat cancer is by cutting it out with surgery, burning it with radiation or using a poison to try and eliminate it and these three treatments are accepted without question these days. Our treatments for cancer today are very good at causing cancer to shrink but that's about all they can achieve. Also these three ways of treating it all suppress the immune system and that is not very helpful when you are trying to achieve a complete restore to health.

Your immune system is a very important tool when fighting cancer because a permanent cure will only be achieved by using this system. Most people don't realize that when cancer has been diagnosed there are gentle and effective ways to overcome it. Our bodies are designed to maintain and heal themselves without the use of drugs and you do that through natural living.

To understand how to strengthen the immune system you need to know what supports it and also factors that suppress it. Our diets have strayed now days to eating the food that's been grown with artificial fertilizers and chemical sprays instead of food that's been naturally produced, freshly picked and not been processed or interfered with in any form.

Foods that cause the immune system to weaken are; refined white flour, tinned fruit, salt, soft drink, ice cream, margarine, too much alcohol, a high fat diet and any sugar not found in nature. Lifestyle factors that also suppress it are; constant worry, mental and physical trauma, anger, grief, fear and frustration, low self esteem and a sedentary lifestyle. Other factors are; chemicals which affect the body and they are; fluoride, pesticides, smoking and all drugs, both recreational and medicinal, especially chemotherapy.

Factors the boost the immune system are; clean water to drink, adequate rest and sleep, fresh air, a little sunshine most days for the important vitamin D, exercise, a diet of our natural food and most importantly a positive attitude towards life. It can not be boosted with a quick fix treatment or a miracle drug as there are only natural ways to achieve it. Boosting our self-repair system is all about making healthy lifestyle choices.

Food therapy plays a powerful role in curing cancer as our natural food is our medicine, so a patient should be very selective about every food items they consume on a daily basis.

There is one thing we know that our body can do and that is miraculously heal itself if given the right conditions and it certainly works with cancer.

You can survive cancer, but our modern toxic ways of treating the disease are not necessary the most effective way to achieve a cure because these treatments don't support the human body's natural immune system.

By Kirsten Whittaker

More news on daily vitamin D intake, known for helping strengthen bones and immune system while lowering your risks of some life-altering diseases. New research has discovered that a higher amount of vitamin D is needed than once thought to really impact the risk of major diseases, including your chances of getting cancer (both breast and colon), multiple sclerosis and diabetes.

This study of vitamin D levels used the results of from a survey involving several thousand subjects who took vitamin D supplements ranging from a low of 1,000 to a high of 10,000 IUs a day. The participants also had blood tests to establish the number of vitamin D metabolites in the bloodstream.

A recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey finds that a mere 10% of those living in the U.S. have the right level of vitamin D in their bloodstream to stop serious disease. These are often people who work (or spend lots of time) outdoors so they get a natural boost in those vitamin D levels.

Study researchers were surprised to find the amounts of vitamin D needed to provide any benefit are way higher than the daily 400 IU recommended to conquer conditions like rickets.

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that's a natural part of foods like fatty fish, cod liver oil, egg yolks, beef or calf liver and mushrooms, as well as being added to milk, orange juice, yogurt, margarine and cereals. One of the best, most natural sources of vitamin D is exposure to sunlight - a half hour a day, two times a week without sunscreen should do the trick.

Another popular way to get this vital nutrient is through supplements. The four to eight thousand IUs a day recommended intake is still way below the upper limit suggested by the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine.

Most every healthy adult in the U.S. will now be advised to take 4,000 IUs daily. While still far below the 10,000 IU a day limit, this level is enough to give the body some of the most important vitamin D benefits.

A December 2010 report recommended that a daily vitamin d intake of 4,000 IUs is safe for any healthy individual over 9 years old. The minimum daily intake from the IOM is 600 IU. Of course there could be some harm tied to taking in too much vitamin D daily for specific patients, even at the amounts that fall under the recommended safe upper limit. It's a good idea to talk with your doctor before you start supplementing to lower chances of getting cancer, to be sure this is right for you.