Most cancer patients suffer from poor digestion. Symptoms are inclusive of excessive flatulence, indigestion and the loss of appetite. These problems cannot be taken lightly as the absence of proper digestion and absorption would result in malnutrition. Without appropriate countermeasures, the body would degenerate further, eventually resulting in death (starvation provides fuel for cancer growth!). Hence, it is crucial for patients to have a good appetite while consuming wholesome food to combat the disease. The supplementation of digestive enzymes may be necessary to promote digestion.
The patient should be placed on a liquid diet while consuming fresh, uncooked food items. Refined food products and over-cooking should be avoided to prevent the over-burdening of the digestive system.
1. 70% satiated : 40% solid food; 30% liquid and 30% empty.
2. 40% Carbo; 30% Protein and 30% Fat
3. Chew a mouthful of food for at least 40 times.
4. Stay away from any food items made from REFINED sugar!!!
5. Stay away from fried food, white flour, refined salt and hydrogenated oil (biscuits, chocolate, cake and pastries etc)
6. Drink beverages that are green and wholesome: brown rice, various grains, almond, oat, rye, wild yam, barley, black sesame, black bean, soy, lecithin, green vegetable and fruit fiber, buckwheat etc.
7. Drink soup before a meal and never together.
8. Perform a prayer before and after a meal.
9. Breakfast:
- 500 ml of fresh water + lemon juice + sea salt.
- Vegetable/fruit juices.
- Green Fibre juice.
- Daily water intake: 2000 to 2500 ml.
- One mouthful of water every 15 mins or so, allow the water to cleanse the oral cavity many times before swallowing.
- Filtered and un-boiled water is preferable.
- Fruit and vegetable salad: don't use the commercial dressings, because they contain too much refined salt, preservatives and oxidized or hydrogenated oils
- Eat yogurt (soya yogurt is preferable) or take probiotic supplement.
11. Main Meal (Lunch):
- Brown rice / porridge (mix with buckwheat or whole wheat: 80% brown rice and 20% of other grains).
Soak well before cooking.
Rye bread is the best chosen before others (wheat is very acidic and it contains the allergen/antigen - gluten.) - Plant-based protein: non GM Soya beans (tofu, natto, miso etc.) and animal protein from small fishes.
- Avoid meat products. For sensitive skin, avoid animal protein altogether.
- Raw vegetable, fruits and juices. Root vegetables are recommended for their abundance in minerals, trace elements, vitamins and enzymes.
- Fats: extra virgin coconut oil, freshly ground sesame seeds, flaxseed oil, fish oils, olive oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil
13. Dinner: eat sparingly while monitoring carbohydrate intake. Consumption of fluid made from grain powder, almond seed, sesame seed etc is recommended.
14. Nutritious Fish soup: for those require extra nutrients or are very weak physically, scaled fish (more than 1 foot) is to be slowly cooked for 8-16 hours with 2000 cc of water. Drink the soup without eating the fish (its flesh has been dissolved). Add ginger, black pepper and other healthy spices. Drink throughout the day.
15. The importance of good appetite: Monitor your appetite. A good appetite along with an efficient metabolism signify good bodily function. Poor appetite would eventually ruin your health. Naturally fermented Sauerkraut juice (must be organic) can be a good aid in improving the digestion and appetite. Supplement digestive enzymes, if necessary.
16. Exercise to promote perspiration. The inability to perspire would cause the excessive accumulation of toxins and waste in the body. Perspiration is also known to remove heavy metals from the body. A steam bath or sauna (True Far Infrared Sauna) is recommended as it is gentle towards the body while preventing excessive heat from building up from within.
17. Deep relaxation and Diaphragm breathing is recommended. Therapeutic Yoga is equally suitable.
18. Ingesting bio-enzymes before sleeping would induce greater cell regeneration.
Supplementation for Cancer Patients:
The immune system of a cancer patient has already been compromised. Thus, nutrients should be obtained from a liquid diet. However, supplementation is needed to replenish the nutrients present in the body especially before, during and after the commencement of conventional therapy (chemo/radiotherapy) . The following supplements are recommended to improve the condition and the speed of recovery:
1. The liquid form of various functional enzymes for rejuvenation (to be taken at least once before bedtime)
2. Pure Aloe Vera Juice for treating inflammation while increasing cell regeneration.
3. Milk Thistle/Artichoke for liver detoxification and regeneration (especially for chemo/radiotherapy)
4. CoQ10
5. Grape seed extract plus a full complement of digestive enyzmes to improve digestion
7. Wholly Immune by Allergy Research Group: formulated and approved by oncologists to synergistically support immune system function while reducing oxidative damage. Improved liver detoxification and cell division have also been noted.
8. Full components of natural vitamin E
9. Silica/collagen: for cellular rebuilding
10. Herbal teas: Sage, camomile, peppermint and others
11. IP6
Please note that these are general guidelines and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure the undermentioned disease.
As for pancreatic problems, here are some additional information:
1. Pancreatic complications are common in patients suffering from pancreatic cancer. Vague abdominal discomfort, pain, abdominal distention, excessive flatus (gas), belching, diarrhea, steatorrhea (fat indigestion) and weight loss are common symptoms. Therefore, it is advisable to ingest pancreatic enzymes (digestive enzyme) which supports the digestive system while improving absorption.
2. Stay away from carbohydrates (grain, rice, bread etc) and sugars.
3. Consume small quantity of food per meal and chew thoroughly. To aid digestion, natural fermented sauerkraut juice and digestive juice are recommended for consumption. Do not combine too many different types of food into a single meal as the stomach would not be able to handle the stress.
4. Massage the pancreatic meridian to stimulate the pancreas. (Acupressure)
We recommend detox program to clean up the toxic pileup in the body. Try Hilde Hemmes' or Breuss' Program.
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-- Edwin Low /Julian Low