Top 9 Anti -Cancer Foods

Tomatoes
Besides loads of vitamin C, tomatoes are one of the richest sources of the flavenoid lycopene - which gives them their red colour - which has shown to defend, in study after study, against cancers of the lungs, cervix, prostate and mouth. Tomatoes are also one of the chief ingredients of "the Mediterranean diet", now well known for the many important health benefits it conveys.



Blueberries
In addition to plenty of flavenoids - the rich pigment of the berries - which has repeatedly shown to protect against several cancers, blueberries may also hold "the secret of youth". In a study published in Journal of Neuroscience, investigators found that elderly rats fed the human equivalent of at least 1/2 cup of blueberries per day, improved in balance, coordination and short term memory. A normal serving consists of one cup. Like other fruits and vegetables - and particularly so the 'dark' ones - blueberries contain chemicals that act as antioxidants, now believed by scientists to protect the body against "oxidative stress," one of several biological processes that cause aging.



Red Cabbage, Red Beets. All cabbages - including their kin broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts bok choy
are not only rich in calcium, but recent research has shown that they are also extremely rich in anti-cancer flavenoids, the source of the purple colour of the red cabbages. But the red cabbage tops them all; it is the richest source of flavenoids among all vegetables, besides red beets, of course. Red beets have so much of these flavenoids that it can alarm people who are not used to them, because it turns urine red. But there is no reason to panic, it's just the abundance of the potent flavenoids in red beets.



Spinach
Also one of the "dark" vegetables, spinach is also a rich source of vitamin C, beta-carotene - both are potent antioxidants - as well as folic acid, now discovered to be so vital to our health that the US Dept. of Health has mandated that it is added to flour. In several studies (University of Minnesota, Environmental Health Services, and others), it has been found that people who include two or more servings of spinach per week in their nutrition have considerably lower lung and breast cancer rates.



Garlic
Studies focused on garlic have shown, again and again, that this pungent onion kin lives up to its age-old reputation of being a powerful all-around health promoting food. The sulphur compounds that give it its strong flavour have now been shown to protect against cancer by neutralizing carcinogens and slowing tumor growth. In a recent Iowa Women's Health study, investigators found that women who consume garlic at least once a week also have a 32% lower incidence of breast cancer. Garlic is, of course, also a major ingredient in the now well known "Mediterranean diet".



Whole Wheat
In a recent study at the University of Iowa, scientist found that the more whole grain there is in a woman's diet, the lower her risk of breast cancer, as well as heart disease. In this study, as well as an analysis of 40 other studies on 20 kinds of cancer, investigators established that consumers of whole wheat products (bread, pasta, cereals) have a 33% lower risk of these diseases than those who do not eat whole wheat products.



Oranges
Already well known for their high vitamin C content, much recent research in the food sciences has shown that oranges are also rich in many other potent anti-cancer compounds. Investigators have now found that oranges contain more than 170 photochemicals, including more than 20 from the potent carotenoid family alone. In addition, compounds called limonoids - which give citrus fruit their slightly bitter taste - appear to be highly active anti-cancer agents as well. Regular consumption of oranges is associated with significantly lower lung and stomach cancers.



Strawberries
In a study tracking the diet and health of 1.271 people, researchers at the Harvard School of Health found that people who love strawberries have a 70% lower incidence of cancer. But, and as many other studies have shown, the same holds true for all other colourful and deeply coloured berries, such as cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, red and purple grapes, and so forth.



Beans
Much recent research in the food sciences has established that all kinds of beans are loaded with protease inhibitors, compounds that make it hard for cancer cells to invade adjacent tissue. Fava beans contain much herein, which has shown to block carcinogens in the digestive tract. And soy beans are especially rich in isoflavones, which appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer by blocking the tumor-growing influence of estrogen. Lentils also belong to the bean family, and are one of the tastiest, most versatile, and easiest to prepare beans.

Alternative Medicine and Cancer

There are two systems of health care which are available in this country today: conventional medicine and alternative medicine. Our conventional medicine is, in many ways, the best medical system in the world. Our emergency and trauma treatment centers are the best in the world. Break your arm or leg, and you want to be headed for a hospital! But when it comes to treatments for illnesses such as lung cancer, convential medicine may not be the best. As a matter of fact, the United States has been ranked as low as 69th in the world in overall health care.

Why? Because of the influence the large pharmaceutical companies have over the American Medical Association and the doctors of America. The large pharmaceutical companies spend millions of dollars each year doing cancer research. They wish to protect their interests. As a result, most U.S. doctors will only follow the cancer treatments which are endorsed by the A.M.A. and involve using pharmaceutical drugs. Thus the information and health choices which your doctor may offer to you are only the A.M.A. approved treatments. But there may also be effective holistic and alternative medicine cancer treatments which you are entitled to know about.

That is what this website is all about; providing you with additional information about cancer research and alternative holistic cancer treatments which have been effective cures for lung cancer. Many of these treatments are options which any patient can use while undergoing traditional treatments.

Americans now spend 27 billion dollars a year in pursuit of alternative natural medical treatments. This has become a big threat to the medical establishment. Consider the following:

1. The cancer industry is now the second largest industry in the U.S.. Only the petrochemical industry is larger.

2. The American Medical Association has the largest lobbying group in Washington. Ask yourself why our doctors have to spend so much money on our politicians? What special influence or favors do they need?



These facts are shocking Hopefully you will have the courage, open mind and enough intellectual honesty to look further into alternative treatments and natural cures for lung cancer. Remember that we live in a free country. No one has the right to restrict our choices of medical treatment.

Cancer

Cancer can only grow in your body when your immune system is weak. It is that simple. Strengthen or rebuild the immune system, and the cancer will go away.

Each one of us has hundreds of thousands of body cells regenerate each day. Cancer research has shown that one or more of these new cells will be cancerous. So each and every day, each one of us has cancer! But why do we not become ill with cancer? Because each and every day our immune systems destroy the cancer cells which appear in our bodies. It is only when outside factors have caused our immune systems to weaken to the point where they cannot properly perform their functions, that the new cancer cells are allowed to grow, eventually leading to a life-threatening situation.

Cells can not grow in an oxygenated body...

GO Organic!!

Go Organic. Canadian researchers report that dieters with the most organochlorines (pollutants from pesticides, which are stored in fat cells) experience a greater than normal dip in metabolism as they lose weight, perhaps because the toxins interfere with the energy-burning process. Other research hints that pesticides can trigger weight gain. Always choose organic when buying fruit and vegetables - they tend to have the least pesticides, and may even help you maintain a healthy weight!

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Coconut oil

Coconut oil is delicious, nutritious, creamy and smooth natural plant oil. Coconut oil is highly recommended not only for its lovely texture and taste, but also for its many valuable health benefits. In its raw, undenatured state, it is a clean, healthy saturated plant fat. The issue of saturated fat can be very confusing, so let’s get this clear right now. Though we do need to minimize our intake of saturated animal fats, saturated plant or vegetable fats are another story. It is important to note that toxins are stored in fat, and that goes for animals as well as humans. So, when you eat conventionally-produced meat, the fat in the meat contains a hefty serving of chemicals and toxins. This is part of the why it is essential to eat organically produced animal products.

In the case of vegetable fat, we are dealing with a whole different beast! Saturated plant fats are actually beneficial for us, and healthy vegetable fats are difficult to come by. You may have heard that coconut oil helps you lose weight. Coconut oil helps raise the body’s temperature, and this in turn contributes to weight loss. In our culture, many people suffer from thyroid dysfunction and some are overweight due to these low thyroid conditions. This leads to lowered metabolic function. Coconut oil helps boost the metabolism by raising the body’s temperature, which in turn means you have more energy. With this increased energy, your exercise and movement ability can get a boost; all of a sudden, you feel like moving around more. You might find yourself walking every day, taking more trips to the gym, and this movement furthers your weight loss capacity.

We are not promising anything, though stories abound of those who have been able to wean themselves off of their thyroid medication over a period of time by vastly improving their diet and consistently consuming medicinal quantities of coconut oil.

To learn more about the many benefits of coconut oil, join the site. You will learn the benefits and value of this amazing oil, along with many suggestions and recipes that easily replace traditional fats, oils, lard and butter, with the miraculous coconut oil.

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Cancer Patient Wins $9 Million from HealthNet in Arbitration Settlement

An arbitrator called HealthNet's practices "despicable" after awarding $9 million to a cancer patient who whose medical coverage was canceled by the company after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The award issued by an arbitration judge was the first of its kind and prompted Health Net to announce it was scrapping its cancellation practices that are under fire from state regulators, patients and the Los Angeles city attorney.

Arbitrator Sam Cianchetti, a retired Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, found that Health Net violated numerous state laws in canceling Patsy Bates' policy and declared the company's actions "despicable."

Cianchetti also blasted the company for tying employee bonuses to the number of policies canceled and the amount of money saved.

"It's difficult to imagine a policy more reprehensible than tying bonuses to encourage the rescission of health insurance that keeps the public well and alive," he said in a 21-page opinion.

Ms. Bates is self-employed and transferred her coverage to HealthNet in order to get a better rate.

"Bates was contacted by Mr. Robert Torrez, who called regarding health insurance. When advised she already had health insurance, Torrez suggested he might be able to get her a better rate. An appointment was made," reads the arbitration award.

The arbitrator found that HealthNet's agent did not properly explain and review the forms Ms. Bates was required to sign and also changed her weight on the application without her written consent.

"When asked about her weight, she told him her weight on her driver's license was 185lbs. She never told Torrez to change the weight, nor was she aware that the weight had been changed."

After Ms. Bates was diagnosed with breast cancer, HealthNet rescinded her coverage because of the weight change and left her with over $100,000 in unpaid medical bills.

Health Net ordered to pay $9 million after canceling cancer patient's policy [LATimes]
Arbitration Award (PDF) [LA Times]

http://consumerist.com/359904/cancer-patient-wins-9-million-from-healthnet-in-arbitration-settlement