Prostate Cancer June , 2010
This letter is from Bob and Ruth of Fargo, North Dakota. We found out about you from our daughter, Bonnie who lives in Manitoba. We have appreciated listening in on your Monday evening conference calls! During a recent phone conversation with Bonnie, you asked her to have me provide you with a brief history of my efforts to deal with prostate cancer so that you could discuss this with us via phone call.
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Until about 2005, my PSA was 4. Because of a higher level in 2008, a biopsy was conducted on 4-21-08 and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. At that time my PSA was 6.89. The test showed a Gleason score of 7 and Stage T2. A bone scan on 5-6-08 showed no metastic disease; the cancer was contained within the prostate gland. I refused surgery, radiation and chemo. Rather, I opted for watchful waiting. PSA was tested about every 3 months. Here are the results of those tests:
Aug. 11, 2008 ( PSA 9.23),
Dec. 2, 2008 (PSA 16.68),
Mar.11, 2009 (PSA 24),
Nov. 10, 2009 (PSA 92.47),
Jan. 12, 2010 (PSA 140).
April 12, 2010 (PSA 176.3)
ON MARCH 2, 2010, I STARTED ON THE PAW PAW PROGRAM AND CONTINUED THE PERIODIC PSA TESTING WITH MY UROLOGIST. By the time of the April 12 test date showing a PSA of 176.3, both my urologist and primary care physician gave me several more urgent warnings to submit to one of the treatments they recommended, i.e.,radiation, hormone therapy, chemo, etc.
In the interest of gaining some feed back as to whether the Paw Paw Program was having any effect, I looked on the internet and found a diagonstic testing lab with a rating from the Better Business Bureau, named Test Medical Symptoms @ Home. Inc. . Phone 888-595-3139. info@testsysmptpmsathome.com They provided a home test kit for taking a blood sample from your finger and placing it on a special absorbant material. When dry, the sample is mailed to the lab which is under the direction of a medical doctor. The test results were mailed back showing that my PSA is now down to 10! What a dramatic effect, The cost of this service was $40.50 The turn around time for test results was 2 weeks.
In an effort to verify the accuracy of the test, I attempted to have my primary care physician authorize a PSA test at the lab serving his office. He refused, stating that it had been only two and one half months since the last one and it would only be viewed as an abuse of the Medicare Health program. He further stated there was nothing I could do to reduce my score and for me to urgently get over to the urologist and begin one of the main stream medical treatments! It was not even possible for me to pay cash for the further test, So, I told them to "have a nice day" and then went to work on this letter.
With appreciation, Ruth and Bob
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
Liver Cancer
Liver cancer success story
Len was diagnosed with a liver tumor measuring 19 cm in early December 2009. He immediately stopped the intake of all junk food such as sugar foods, potato chips, pop, alcohol and went straight to the health food store where he bought all kinds of vitamins , minerals and herbs. He said he come home with a shopping bag full of various alternatives from a health food store. He began swallowing handfuls of supplements until a month later he met Donna Roth who explained what cancer is and how it can be healed. He began the Paw Paw program immediately and his program included Paw Paw, Protease Plus, Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic , Super Oil, Milk Thistle and LBSII. Two months later he went to the cancer clinic in Vancouver and the doctor said that his tumour had decreased form 19 cm to 12 cm. On March 1 Len went in for his previously scheduled surgery where he was told that the surgery took only 20 minutes and that a very small tumor that was not attachéd to anything was easily removed and that he had a very healthy looking liver. No chemotherapy or radiation was necessary
Len was diagnosed with a liver tumor measuring 19 cm in early December 2009. He immediately stopped the intake of all junk food such as sugar foods, potato chips, pop, alcohol and went straight to the health food store where he bought all kinds of vitamins , minerals and herbs. He said he come home with a shopping bag full of various alternatives from a health food store. He began swallowing handfuls of supplements until a month later he met Donna Roth who explained what cancer is and how it can be healed. He began the Paw Paw program immediately and his program included Paw Paw, Protease Plus, Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic , Super Oil, Milk Thistle and LBSII. Two months later he went to the cancer clinic in Vancouver and the doctor said that his tumour had decreased form 19 cm to 12 cm. On March 1 Len went in for his previously scheduled surgery where he was told that the surgery took only 20 minutes and that a very small tumor that was not attachéd to anything was easily removed and that he had a very healthy looking liver. No chemotherapy or radiation was necessary
Arthritis
For arthritis:
Eliminate all sugars, grains, legumes
Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic 1 oz twice a day
Super Oil
Collatrim Plus 1 scoop a day to heal the joints
ARTA 3 three times a day to cleanse the joints
KB-C 3 three times a day to help the kidneys to flush out the acid deposits from the joints
Drink Chlorophyll and water at least three times a day.
Commit to this program until the joints have been healed.
It may take about 3 months or more and then I would stick to the foods program,
Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic, Super Oil, Collatrim Plus as part of a lifestyle.
Eliminate all sugars, grains, legumes
Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic 1 oz twice a day
Super Oil
Collatrim Plus 1 scoop a day to heal the joints
ARTA 3 three times a day to cleanse the joints
KB-C 3 three times a day to help the kidneys to flush out the acid deposits from the joints
Drink Chlorophyll and water at least three times a day.
Commit to this program until the joints have been healed.
It may take about 3 months or more and then I would stick to the foods program,
Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic, Super Oil, Collatrim Plus as part of a lifestyle.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Recipes
Flax Seed Bread
2 c. Flax seeds – ground into meal (coffee grinder)
2 tsp. aluminum free baking powder
5 eggs
pinch salt
½ c. olive oil (I use coconut oil)
½ c. water
1 tsp. Stevia or 1 tsp. xylitol (I used about 1 T. honey)
Blend Wet ingredients * Add dry ingredients and stir * Place on cookie sheet lined with
parchment paper * Let sit 10 min. until mixture rises
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes
Chocolate Pecan Cookies
4 eggs
½ c. olive oil (I use coconut oil)
½ c. xylitol (I use honey)
¾ c. coconut flour
4 T cocoa powder
chopped walnuts/pecans about ½ c.
Mix together and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 minutes.
2 c. Flax seeds – ground into meal (coffee grinder)
2 tsp. aluminum free baking powder
5 eggs
pinch salt
½ c. olive oil (I use coconut oil)
½ c. water
1 tsp. Stevia or 1 tsp. xylitol (I used about 1 T. honey)
Blend Wet ingredients * Add dry ingredients and stir * Place on cookie sheet lined with
parchment paper * Let sit 10 min. until mixture rises
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes
Chocolate Pecan Cookies
4 eggs
½ c. olive oil (I use coconut oil)
½ c. xylitol (I use honey)
¾ c. coconut flour
4 T cocoa powder
chopped walnuts/pecans about ½ c.
Mix together and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 minutes.
Monday, May 31, 2010
May/June 2010 Newsletter
From The Desk of Donna Roth May /June 2010 Newsletter
www.donnaroth.com 250 764 2852
Recently FDA in the US pulled MMR vaccines off the market because they were found to contain carcinogenic viral substances. All vaccines contain carcinogenic substances ; mercury , aluminum phosphates formaldehyde ,acetone, foreign proteins and of course the measles , mumps and rubella etc. Here is the bottom line and I will quote the words of Dr Tenpenney, “ If you won’t eat it then it makes sense not inject it into your body or anyone else’s body.”
In many past articles and newsletters I have stated that all vaccines are very toxic and they clog up the lymphatic system with heavy metals and extremely toxic substances. That vaccines are all dangerous is well documented by many well renowned doctors : Dr. Tenpenney, Dr. Mercola, Dr Lanctot, Dr.Shiv Chopra just to state a few. I will use the words of Roger Bannister,” These things are simply “cooked up” because we are very skilfully taught to respect , to admire to pay obeisance to authorities- people with high educational degrees. We believe their so called science, their research, their studies are based on truth. Fear suppresses us from questioning them and fear teaches us to blindly accept them with respect. “ Now I strongly suggest that when you are dealing with a life situations such as vaccinations or cancer that you become educated and take a firm stance. I understand it takes courage to overcome that pent up fear of presenting your point of view to an opposed authority and it takes responsibility , to say “step aside” and to say “no”. But to do so in a humble way gives you power and we are here to empower you. Helke Ferrie , in her article “The Intelligent Revolution” and thanks to Klaus for sharing it says this “Saying No ! is a social responsibility none of us may safely ignore. Heroes reveal the fact of oppression and demand opposition; their example helps us to build courage, but in the end each one of us must act personally.”
Let’s look at some of the past heroes who have said, “No.”
Christopher Columbus. In 1492 sailed the ocean blue during a time when everyone was led to believe the world was flat. He said “No” and the mind of the entire universe shifted with his proving that the world is indeed round.
Roger Bannister- In 1952 journalists stated that no one could ever run a 4 minute mile. Roger Bannister said “No” and in 1954 he ran the mile in under 4 minutes.
Susan D’Agostino was diagnosed with breast cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation were the only answer in the eyes of her medical doctors otherwise death was imminent. She said ”No” and 5 years later she is alive and well to write her book.
Twelve years ago Sheena was given 3 months to live with her second bout of cancer, cancer of the lungs. She said “No” to chemotherapy and “No” to radiation therapy. It is 2010 and she is alive and well and lives to share her story with others.
99% of the women prescribed this Tamoxifen for their estrogen dependent breast cancer have said “No” and only 1% of these women actually take this drug. (Vitality Magazine2010) The drug Tamoxifen that supposedly prevents breast cancer recurrence has been shown to cause liver and uterine cancer.
A huge number of women are saying “No” to mammograms and rightly so knowing they can cause serious injuries when such injuries can lead to cancer. Such a surge of superior female intelligence has led the Cancer Society to investigate the practise of mammograms and today American Cancer Society no longer supports mammograms as an effective tool for breast cancer prevention nor PSA testing for prostrate cancer screening .
So this very fruitful education presented to you in the Donna Roth newsletters, on www.donnaroth.com and in the Monday evening teleconference calls www.cancerfree2020.com is meant to empower you to take a stand, to take responsibility , to muster courage to say “No”. Saying no becomes very effective when saying no employs the uncovering of suppressed facts, the demonstration of supportive scientific facts and presentation of solid clearly defined education.
All three of these tools are used in all of my presentations , in my book, Practical Solutions to the Cancer injury Manual and in my newsletters. Everything said here is soundly scientifically documented.
At this point I encourage each and everyone reading this newsletter to take a stand for your own personal health .Say “No” to vaccines and drugs and use herbs instead.” Make health your priority . This statistic should make you stand up and take action ”Today 1 in 4 people die from cancer , the leading cause of death in Canada.” Here are the actions to take:
1 Give up sugar and carbohydrate foods which turn to sugar. Sugar feeds all diseased conditions.
2 Take Mineral Chi Tonic or Essential Liquid Minerals daily.
3 Take Super Omega 3 or Super Oil daily
4 Take a Super Food such as Flax Lignans , Green Zone daily.
5 Drink Chlorophyll and water .
6 Do a cleanse on a regular basis.
7 Add fresh air , sunshine and exercise to your life.
If you commit to doing these few things for your health then there are certain promises that are given to you and these are the following as stated by Dr Cordain.
Your weight /health will gradually improve – week by week – until your normal healthy body weight is restored . For some people this may take one or 2 months for others, 6 months to a year and for those with severe weight and health problems, a year or more. But the bottom line is that it will happen. You can expect the following:
Clearing of sinuses
Less stiffness of joints
Normal bowel function
Indigestion and acid stomach eliminated
High cholesterol and abnormal blood chemistry will see improvement within a month
Blood triglyceride levels drop
Good HDL will rise
Type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
Kidney stones
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Celiac disease
Dermatitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
MS
Sjogren’s syndrome
Reduced risk of all cancers
Hippocrates- Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.
Helen Keller- We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough.
Success Stories
Scattered Brain
One young man who expressed irritation and very “scattered brain syndrome” was convinced by my son to try “Focus Attn ”This was his comment ”He suggested I try it (Focus Atn) and I was kind of like OK. But it really helps. I noticed the difference right away. Thank you for the great gift.”
Focus Attn contains DMAE which has been shown to remarkably enhance brain function in clinical studies. It shows significant improvement in alertness and neuromotor control and it significantly decreases anxiety especially when used in conjunction with RE-X.
DMAE also showed a remarkable help in learning and behaviour problems such as ADD. A study conducted by Dr. Carl Pfeiffer, Princeton , NJ. Showed significant improvements in behaviour, learining ability, and attention span with 108 boys and girls. Irritability was decreased, scholastic ability was improved and IQ was actually elevated. Nature’s Sunshine’s Focus Attn contains patent antioxidants which are used in the synthesis of neurotransmitters of the brain and has a positive effect on energy. Focus Attn. contains slippery elm, L glutamine, DMAE, Melissa Balm, cellulose, grape seed extract and Ginko leaves. L Glutamine is excellent brain fuel that eliminates carbohydrate cravings.
Here is an excellent program for: ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Stress, Concentration, Irritation, Hyperactivity, Energy, Restfulness, Focus.
1 Stop all intake of sugar,grains, pop and alcohol. Replace sugar with Stevia and Xylitol
2 Essential Liquid Minerals 1 oz per day
3 Super Trio with Super Vitamin B’s , Minerals antioxidants and Super Omega 3 – 2 caps two times a day
4 Focus Attn.
The above program is a power house program to incre3ase blood circulation to the brain, to increase neurotransmitters production in the brain and to provide the brain with calmness balance and rest. If followed as directed it is guaranteed to work.
Liver cancer success story
Len was diagnosed with a liver tumor measuring 19 cm in early December 2009. He immediately stopped the intake of all junk food such as sugar foods, potato chips, pop, alcohol and went straight to the health food store where he bought all kinds of vitamins , minerals and herbs. He said he come home with a shopping bag full of various alternatives from a health food store. He began swallowing handfuls of supplements until a month later he met Donna Roth who explained what cancer is and how it can be healed. He began the Paw Paw program immediately and his program included Paw Paw, Protease Plus, Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic , Super Oil, Milk Thistle and LBSII. Two months later he went to the cancer clinic in Vancouver and the doctor said that his tumour had decreased form 19 cm to 12 cm. On March 1 Len went in for his previously scheduled surgery where he was told that the surgery took only 20 minutes and that a very small tumor that was not attachéd to anything was easily removed and that he had a very healthy looking liver. No chemotherapy or radiation was necessary. Len’s story can be viewed at www.donnaroth.com
Breast Cancer Story
Donna was diagnosed with breast cancer In October 2009 after Thanksgiving. In her words.” I was very scared as to what was happening to me. My sister found out about the Paw Paw program from another lady who had breast cancer and used the Paw Paw program. So I talked to Donna Roth. I ordered the Paw Paw program. I went on a strict diet and I did the Paw Paw program strictly. One month later I had a lot more energy . I had the faith that I would get well. I decided not to do any chemotherapy or radiation. In December the doctor did a biopsy and the cancer had shrunk by one inch. Now it is April I am alive and I feel well and I continue the Paw Paw program. I am thankful to Donna Roth for helping me.”
www.donnaroth.com 250 764 2852
Recently FDA in the US pulled MMR vaccines off the market because they were found to contain carcinogenic viral substances. All vaccines contain carcinogenic substances ; mercury , aluminum phosphates formaldehyde ,acetone, foreign proteins and of course the measles , mumps and rubella etc. Here is the bottom line and I will quote the words of Dr Tenpenney, “ If you won’t eat it then it makes sense not inject it into your body or anyone else’s body.”
In many past articles and newsletters I have stated that all vaccines are very toxic and they clog up the lymphatic system with heavy metals and extremely toxic substances. That vaccines are all dangerous is well documented by many well renowned doctors : Dr. Tenpenney, Dr. Mercola, Dr Lanctot, Dr.Shiv Chopra just to state a few. I will use the words of Roger Bannister,” These things are simply “cooked up” because we are very skilfully taught to respect , to admire to pay obeisance to authorities- people with high educational degrees. We believe their so called science, their research, their studies are based on truth. Fear suppresses us from questioning them and fear teaches us to blindly accept them with respect. “ Now I strongly suggest that when you are dealing with a life situations such as vaccinations or cancer that you become educated and take a firm stance. I understand it takes courage to overcome that pent up fear of presenting your point of view to an opposed authority and it takes responsibility , to say “step aside” and to say “no”. But to do so in a humble way gives you power and we are here to empower you. Helke Ferrie , in her article “The Intelligent Revolution” and thanks to Klaus for sharing it says this “Saying No ! is a social responsibility none of us may safely ignore. Heroes reveal the fact of oppression and demand opposition; their example helps us to build courage, but in the end each one of us must act personally.”
Let’s look at some of the past heroes who have said, “No.”
Christopher Columbus. In 1492 sailed the ocean blue during a time when everyone was led to believe the world was flat. He said “No” and the mind of the entire universe shifted with his proving that the world is indeed round.
Roger Bannister- In 1952 journalists stated that no one could ever run a 4 minute mile. Roger Bannister said “No” and in 1954 he ran the mile in under 4 minutes.
Susan D’Agostino was diagnosed with breast cancer. Chemotherapy and radiation were the only answer in the eyes of her medical doctors otherwise death was imminent. She said ”No” and 5 years later she is alive and well to write her book.
Twelve years ago Sheena was given 3 months to live with her second bout of cancer, cancer of the lungs. She said “No” to chemotherapy and “No” to radiation therapy. It is 2010 and she is alive and well and lives to share her story with others.
99% of the women prescribed this Tamoxifen for their estrogen dependent breast cancer have said “No” and only 1% of these women actually take this drug. (Vitality Magazine2010) The drug Tamoxifen that supposedly prevents breast cancer recurrence has been shown to cause liver and uterine cancer.
A huge number of women are saying “No” to mammograms and rightly so knowing they can cause serious injuries when such injuries can lead to cancer. Such a surge of superior female intelligence has led the Cancer Society to investigate the practise of mammograms and today American Cancer Society no longer supports mammograms as an effective tool for breast cancer prevention nor PSA testing for prostrate cancer screening .
So this very fruitful education presented to you in the Donna Roth newsletters, on www.donnaroth.com and in the Monday evening teleconference calls www.cancerfree2020.com is meant to empower you to take a stand, to take responsibility , to muster courage to say “No”. Saying no becomes very effective when saying no employs the uncovering of suppressed facts, the demonstration of supportive scientific facts and presentation of solid clearly defined education.
All three of these tools are used in all of my presentations , in my book, Practical Solutions to the Cancer injury Manual and in my newsletters. Everything said here is soundly scientifically documented.
At this point I encourage each and everyone reading this newsletter to take a stand for your own personal health .Say “No” to vaccines and drugs and use herbs instead.” Make health your priority . This statistic should make you stand up and take action ”Today 1 in 4 people die from cancer , the leading cause of death in Canada.” Here are the actions to take:
1 Give up sugar and carbohydrate foods which turn to sugar. Sugar feeds all diseased conditions.
2 Take Mineral Chi Tonic or Essential Liquid Minerals daily.
3 Take Super Omega 3 or Super Oil daily
4 Take a Super Food such as Flax Lignans , Green Zone daily.
5 Drink Chlorophyll and water .
6 Do a cleanse on a regular basis.
7 Add fresh air , sunshine and exercise to your life.
If you commit to doing these few things for your health then there are certain promises that are given to you and these are the following as stated by Dr Cordain.
Your weight /health will gradually improve – week by week – until your normal healthy body weight is restored . For some people this may take one or 2 months for others, 6 months to a year and for those with severe weight and health problems, a year or more. But the bottom line is that it will happen. You can expect the following:
Clearing of sinuses
Less stiffness of joints
Normal bowel function
Indigestion and acid stomach eliminated
High cholesterol and abnormal blood chemistry will see improvement within a month
Blood triglyceride levels drop
Good HDL will rise
Type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
High blood pressure
Kidney stones
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Celiac disease
Dermatitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
MS
Sjogren’s syndrome
Reduced risk of all cancers
Hippocrates- Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.
Helen Keller- We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough.
Success Stories
Scattered Brain
One young man who expressed irritation and very “scattered brain syndrome” was convinced by my son to try “Focus Attn ”This was his comment ”He suggested I try it (Focus Atn) and I was kind of like OK. But it really helps. I noticed the difference right away. Thank you for the great gift.”
Focus Attn contains DMAE which has been shown to remarkably enhance brain function in clinical studies. It shows significant improvement in alertness and neuromotor control and it significantly decreases anxiety especially when used in conjunction with RE-X.
DMAE also showed a remarkable help in learning and behaviour problems such as ADD. A study conducted by Dr. Carl Pfeiffer, Princeton , NJ. Showed significant improvements in behaviour, learining ability, and attention span with 108 boys and girls. Irritability was decreased, scholastic ability was improved and IQ was actually elevated. Nature’s Sunshine’s Focus Attn contains patent antioxidants which are used in the synthesis of neurotransmitters of the brain and has a positive effect on energy. Focus Attn. contains slippery elm, L glutamine, DMAE, Melissa Balm, cellulose, grape seed extract and Ginko leaves. L Glutamine is excellent brain fuel that eliminates carbohydrate cravings.
Here is an excellent program for: ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Stress, Concentration, Irritation, Hyperactivity, Energy, Restfulness, Focus.
1 Stop all intake of sugar,grains, pop and alcohol. Replace sugar with Stevia and Xylitol
2 Essential Liquid Minerals 1 oz per day
3 Super Trio with Super Vitamin B’s , Minerals antioxidants and Super Omega 3 – 2 caps two times a day
4 Focus Attn.
The above program is a power house program to incre3ase blood circulation to the brain, to increase neurotransmitters production in the brain and to provide the brain with calmness balance and rest. If followed as directed it is guaranteed to work.
Liver cancer success story
Len was diagnosed with a liver tumor measuring 19 cm in early December 2009. He immediately stopped the intake of all junk food such as sugar foods, potato chips, pop, alcohol and went straight to the health food store where he bought all kinds of vitamins , minerals and herbs. He said he come home with a shopping bag full of various alternatives from a health food store. He began swallowing handfuls of supplements until a month later he met Donna Roth who explained what cancer is and how it can be healed. He began the Paw Paw program immediately and his program included Paw Paw, Protease Plus, Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic , Super Oil, Milk Thistle and LBSII. Two months later he went to the cancer clinic in Vancouver and the doctor said that his tumour had decreased form 19 cm to 12 cm. On March 1 Len went in for his previously scheduled surgery where he was told that the surgery took only 20 minutes and that a very small tumor that was not attachéd to anything was easily removed and that he had a very healthy looking liver. No chemotherapy or radiation was necessary. Len’s story can be viewed at www.donnaroth.com
Breast Cancer Story
Donna was diagnosed with breast cancer In October 2009 after Thanksgiving. In her words.” I was very scared as to what was happening to me. My sister found out about the Paw Paw program from another lady who had breast cancer and used the Paw Paw program. So I talked to Donna Roth. I ordered the Paw Paw program. I went on a strict diet and I did the Paw Paw program strictly. One month later I had a lot more energy . I had the faith that I would get well. I decided not to do any chemotherapy or radiation. In December the doctor did a biopsy and the cancer had shrunk by one inch. Now it is April I am alive and I feel well and I continue the Paw Paw program. I am thankful to Donna Roth for helping me.”
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Are Supplements Really Necessary - Steven Horne
Many years ago I was helping out a friend who suffered from severe emotional problems. I gave her some free herbs and supplements, which were helping to balance her nervous system and regulate her blood sugar. Unfortunately, when she was admitted to the psychiatric hospital, her doctor confiscated them and threw them away.
According to her, her doctor said, "Don't waste your money on supplements. You can get all the nutrition you need from a McDonald's hamburger, milk shake and French fries." I was amazed by this. If he had said, "You can get all the nutrition you need from a well-balanced diet," I might have given him some credit, but as the movie Super-Size Me proved, no one can be healthy on a diet of fast food.
But it does beg the question. Are supplements really necessary? Can you really get all the nutrients you need from a well-balanced diet? Of course you can. Dr. Weston Price found that native people living on traditional diets were extremely healthy and rarely got sick. However, all the animal food they ate were from wild animals and they ate organ meats (brains, heart, liver, glands, etc.) not just muscle meat. Furthermore, their diets contained plant foods that we think of as medicinal herbs (like dandelion, burdock, chickweed, etc.).
So, can you really get all the nutrients you need from a modern supermarket diet? Probably not. Most of the fruits and vegetables are 14-days old and have traveled an average of 1,000 miles to reach the produce section. That's enough time for huge nutrient losses to occur. Even the organic meats, eggs and dairy products aren't the nutritional equivalent of their wild-caught counterparts, and the commercial animal proteins are extremely lacking.
And, this is the real food we're talking about. Most people are eating heavily processed foods. There is no way that this food can provide all the nutrition the body needs to be healthy. It's a major reason why we have huge problems with obesity, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, cancer and the other serious health problems that plague most modern people. Native people living on traditional diets didn't have these problems!
So, even if you're eating real, whole foods, it doesn't hurt to supplement a little. Here are the seven basic types of supplements I find most people benefit from. I think investing in some of these supplements will do more good for your health than the new "health insurance" legislation passed in Washington this week. These supplements are real health insurance, especially when coupled with a good diet and other healthy lifestyle practices.
You don't need to use all seven of these supplements. Pick the three or four that are most appropriate for you.
SuperFood Supplement
The first thing most people think of when they think supplements is a multi-vitamin and mineral. If you want to take one, that's great, but I personally don't do well on them. What I do like are whole food supplements like GreenZone and the new Collatrim protein powder
I also like herbal supplements like HSN-W, I-X and other formulas of nutrient-rich herbs. I find the body assimilates and utilizes the nutrients from these whole foods better than vitamin and minerals supplements. I use specific vitamin and mineral supplements more like "natural drugs" to provide temporary support for the body while it heals.
But, whether you choose a multi-vitamin or a superfood supplement, a basic supplement helps make sure you're getting extra nutrients to make up for deficiencies in modern foods. I like to think of it as taking out "nutritional health insurance."
Minerals
The mineral content of our foods has dropped to less than 10% of what it was 100 years ago. We simply cannot get the minerals we need from food alone. That's why I highly recommend that at least periodically, people should take Mineral Chi Tonic so they get the trace minerals they need.
Enzymes
Most people don't eat enough raw food. Traditional diets had a lot of fresh, raw food, which is rich in enzymes. Traditional cultures that consumed more cooked food also ate enzyme-rich fermented foods. This gave them the enzymes their diet was missing. Since most of us don't eat fermented foods, but do eat a lot of cooked food, I think a basic enzyme supplement like Protease Plus is essential for most people. This is especially important after age 50 when digestive function begins to decline.
Fiber
It's no secret that most Americans don't get enough fiber. Adequate fiber, taken with plenty of water, lowers cholesterol, protects you against colon and other cancers, helps your body get rid of environmental toxins and keeps you regular.
My favorite fiber supplement is mixing Psyllium Hulls Combination and Flax Hull Lignans. However, I'd start slowly (1/2 teaspoon) and work up to it if you're not used to taking fiber. Also make sure to drink plenty of water when you're taking fiber.
Also, if you have colitis or any inflammatory bowel disorder you're better off using straight slippery elm or UC3J. It's gentler on the bowel.
Probiotics
If you've never taken antibiotics, steroids, birth control pills or chemotherapy and you've never drunk chlorinated water and you eat natural yogurt or other fermented foods every day, you probably don't need to supplement the friendly bacteria in your colon. Everyone else probably needs Probiotic Eleven or Bifidophilus Flora Force.
Antioxidants
If we were eating lots of fresh, locally grown produce we wouldn't need antioxidant supplements. However, if you don't eat your fresh fruits and vegetables every day (and most people I know don't) or you have any kind of inflammatory condition, you need antioxidants like Zambroza.
Essential Fatty Acids
If you eat grass-fed meat, drink raw milk from grass-fed cows, use eggs from pastured chickens and eat sardines, wild salmon or deep ocean fish several times a week, you are getting your omega-3 fatty acids naturally. If you don't, you may need to supplement them, as well. Flax seed oil or Super Omega-3 will get you what you need.
Sensible Supplementation
I personally don't take everything on the above list every day, except for maybe my enzymes, but I do take most of the supplements on the above list fairly regularly. And, I eat a fairly healthy diet, as well. I think it's the combination of the two that has kept me fairly healthy into my mid-50s, and I believe that the extra nutrition (coupled with other good health practices) can keep me vibrantly healthy into my 80s and 90s.
So, yes, I believe that supplements are important for people living in modern society, even if you eat a fairly healthy diet. And they are essential if you're going to indulge in those fast food burgers, fries and milk shakes on any kind of regular basis.
According to her, her doctor said, "Don't waste your money on supplements. You can get all the nutrition you need from a McDonald's hamburger, milk shake and French fries." I was amazed by this. If he had said, "You can get all the nutrition you need from a well-balanced diet," I might have given him some credit, but as the movie Super-Size Me proved, no one can be healthy on a diet of fast food.
But it does beg the question. Are supplements really necessary? Can you really get all the nutrients you need from a well-balanced diet? Of course you can. Dr. Weston Price found that native people living on traditional diets were extremely healthy and rarely got sick. However, all the animal food they ate were from wild animals and they ate organ meats (brains, heart, liver, glands, etc.) not just muscle meat. Furthermore, their diets contained plant foods that we think of as medicinal herbs (like dandelion, burdock, chickweed, etc.).
So, can you really get all the nutrients you need from a modern supermarket diet? Probably not. Most of the fruits and vegetables are 14-days old and have traveled an average of 1,000 miles to reach the produce section. That's enough time for huge nutrient losses to occur. Even the organic meats, eggs and dairy products aren't the nutritional equivalent of their wild-caught counterparts, and the commercial animal proteins are extremely lacking.
And, this is the real food we're talking about. Most people are eating heavily processed foods. There is no way that this food can provide all the nutrition the body needs to be healthy. It's a major reason why we have huge problems with obesity, diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, cancer and the other serious health problems that plague most modern people. Native people living on traditional diets didn't have these problems!
So, even if you're eating real, whole foods, it doesn't hurt to supplement a little. Here are the seven basic types of supplements I find most people benefit from. I think investing in some of these supplements will do more good for your health than the new "health insurance" legislation passed in Washington this week. These supplements are real health insurance, especially when coupled with a good diet and other healthy lifestyle practices.
You don't need to use all seven of these supplements. Pick the three or four that are most appropriate for you.
SuperFood Supplement
The first thing most people think of when they think supplements is a multi-vitamin and mineral. If you want to take one, that's great, but I personally don't do well on them. What I do like are whole food supplements like GreenZone and the new Collatrim protein powder
I also like herbal supplements like HSN-W, I-X and other formulas of nutrient-rich herbs. I find the body assimilates and utilizes the nutrients from these whole foods better than vitamin and minerals supplements. I use specific vitamin and mineral supplements more like "natural drugs" to provide temporary support for the body while it heals.
But, whether you choose a multi-vitamin or a superfood supplement, a basic supplement helps make sure you're getting extra nutrients to make up for deficiencies in modern foods. I like to think of it as taking out "nutritional health insurance."
Minerals
The mineral content of our foods has dropped to less than 10% of what it was 100 years ago. We simply cannot get the minerals we need from food alone. That's why I highly recommend that at least periodically, people should take Mineral Chi Tonic so they get the trace minerals they need.
Enzymes
Most people don't eat enough raw food. Traditional diets had a lot of fresh, raw food, which is rich in enzymes. Traditional cultures that consumed more cooked food also ate enzyme-rich fermented foods. This gave them the enzymes their diet was missing. Since most of us don't eat fermented foods, but do eat a lot of cooked food, I think a basic enzyme supplement like Protease Plus is essential for most people. This is especially important after age 50 when digestive function begins to decline.
Fiber
It's no secret that most Americans don't get enough fiber. Adequate fiber, taken with plenty of water, lowers cholesterol, protects you against colon and other cancers, helps your body get rid of environmental toxins and keeps you regular.
My favorite fiber supplement is mixing Psyllium Hulls Combination and Flax Hull Lignans. However, I'd start slowly (1/2 teaspoon) and work up to it if you're not used to taking fiber. Also make sure to drink plenty of water when you're taking fiber.
Also, if you have colitis or any inflammatory bowel disorder you're better off using straight slippery elm or UC3J. It's gentler on the bowel.
Probiotics
If you've never taken antibiotics, steroids, birth control pills or chemotherapy and you've never drunk chlorinated water and you eat natural yogurt or other fermented foods every day, you probably don't need to supplement the friendly bacteria in your colon. Everyone else probably needs Probiotic Eleven or Bifidophilus Flora Force.
Antioxidants
If we were eating lots of fresh, locally grown produce we wouldn't need antioxidant supplements. However, if you don't eat your fresh fruits and vegetables every day (and most people I know don't) or you have any kind of inflammatory condition, you need antioxidants like Zambroza.
Essential Fatty Acids
If you eat grass-fed meat, drink raw milk from grass-fed cows, use eggs from pastured chickens and eat sardines, wild salmon or deep ocean fish several times a week, you are getting your omega-3 fatty acids naturally. If you don't, you may need to supplement them, as well. Flax seed oil or Super Omega-3 will get you what you need.
Sensible Supplementation
I personally don't take everything on the above list every day, except for maybe my enzymes, but I do take most of the supplements on the above list fairly regularly. And, I eat a fairly healthy diet, as well. I think it's the combination of the two that has kept me fairly healthy into my mid-50s, and I believe that the extra nutrition (coupled with other good health practices) can keep me vibrantly healthy into my 80s and 90s.
So, yes, I believe that supplements are important for people living in modern society, even if you eat a fairly healthy diet. And they are essential if you're going to indulge in those fast food burgers, fries and milk shakes on any kind of regular basis.
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