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"In breast cancer, tumor growth is stimulated by estrogen. Fiber actually binds with estrogen and escorts it out of the body through normal bowel elimination. Hence, the theory goes that fiber can slow down the growth of breast tumors because it binds to estrogen and lowers the body's levels of this hormone, which can worsen tumor growth. This has been shown in numerous laboratory tests. What's more, fiber may help push out cancerous substances that have reached the intestines before they can cause serious damage." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Perillyl alcohol inhibits tumor growth in animal models of pancreatic, stomach, colon, skin, and liver cancer. It's so promising that the Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center is currently running a multiple-dose trial of perillyl alcohol on healthy women who have a history of breast cancer. Cherry juice is another way to get the gout-relieving benefits of cherries. In my book The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, I shared one of my favorite desserts: frozen cherries. (You can get them in almost any grocery." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Evidence shows IPg with inositol can turn cancerous cells back to normal, and its ability to inhibit tumor growth has also been shown. "The beneficial action of IPg is not restricted to the prevention of tumor development but perhaps to treatment of existing cancers as well," reports the Journal of Nutrition. IPg with inositol can be used as a cancer prevention and treatment for a wide range of cancers." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Researchers also believe that exercise can regulate the production of certain hormones that, unregulated, may spur tumor growth. Exercise should not be strenuous, however. Exercising for half an hour each day or several hours a week may be all that is needed to significantly increase cell oxygenation. (Please refer to chapter 6 of my book, Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation, for proper guidance on healthy exercising programs suitable for specific body types, and breathing exercises that greatly enhance oxygenation of cells." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.) "They discovered that it retarded tumor growth by 85 percent after 20 days. Cancerous guinea pigs experienced recovery rates of over 99 percent. Lingzhi can be found for sale in many Asian markets as well as Western health shops. Extracts of "lingzhi," which may also be called "reishi" are also available. 48 Licorice root powder is a powerful curative herb for both cancer and diabetes. It is more effective than chemotherapy drugs in destroying cancer cells, yet without injuring or destroying healthy cells." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Vitamin D suppresses tumor growth and promotes differentiation in colorectal cancer in much the same ways it does in breast and prostate cancer. Normal colon cells have higher vitamin D receptor concentrations than abnormal or cancerous colon cells. Skin Cancer Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in both men and women. Usually people lump all skin cancers together, but significant differences exist in frequency and prognosis for different skin cancers." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.) "Vitamin D suppresses tumor growth and promotes differentiation in prostate cancer similar to the way it works with breast cancer. In prostate cancer cell lines, vitamin D stimulates the tumor-suppressor genes that increase the production of proteins that slow the cell life cycle. Vitamin D in prostate cancer cell lines increases the concentration of growth factors that promote normal division of prostate cells. Conversely, vitamin D decreases the concentrations of growth factors that speed cell life cycles." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Hence, the theory goes that fiber can slow down the growth of breast tumors because it binds to estrogen and lowers the body's levels of this hormone, which can worsen tumor growth. This has been shown in numerous laboratory tests. What's more, fiber may help push out cancerous substances that have reached the intestines before they can cause serious damage. It's important to get both types of fiber naturally found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Although antioxidants may cause some inhibition of ROS production caused by chemo- or radiation therapy, at high levels the antioxidant can directly inhibit tumor growth and can appear to stimulate the drug effects. Prasad et al. described the ability of the a-tocopherol succinate form of vitamin E to enhance the cytotoxic effects of adriamycin in human prostate cancer, glioma, and HeLa cells; enhance cisplatin, tamoxifen, and decarbazine on human melanoma and parotid acinar carcinoma cells; and promote doxorubicin to inhibit murine leukemia cell lines [118]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Laboratory animal studies quite consistently demonstrate that except for a specific tumor-promoting effect of linoleic acid, the effects of dietary fat on tumor growth is attributable to the high energy content of a high-fat diet, rather than the content of fat [114]. In laboratory animal models, omega-6 fatty acids (i.e., linoleic acid) have been shown to promote tumor development, particularly in comparison to omega-3 fatty acid-rich diets [107, 110, 115], theoretically by influencing tumor eicosanoid production and possibly other cellular mechanisms (e.g." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "An experimental study in rodents (rats and mice) found that energy restriction reduced prostate tumor growth, possibly by inhibiting tumor angiogenesis [117]. b. Fat. Dietary fat has been the most studied nutrient with regard to effects on prostate cancer risk. Detailed reviews on this topic have been published [118-120]. Total fat intake has been associated with the risk of prostate cancer in several case-control studies [44, 88, 114, 121-123], although most found the association to be strongest for saturated or animal fat [43, 112, 121-124]." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.) "Energy intake and prostate tumor growth, angiogenesis, and vascular endothelial growth factor expression. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 91, 512-523. 118. Kolonel, L. N., Nomura, A. M., and Cooney, R. V. (1999). Dietary fat and prostate cancer: Current status. J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 91, 414^128. 119. Kolonel, L. N. (2001). Fat, meat, and prostate cancer. Epidemiol. Rev. 23, 72-81. 120. Kushi, L., and Giovannucci, E. (2002). Dietary fat and cancer. Am. J. Med. 113, 63S-70S. 121. Graham, S., Haughey, B., Marshall, J., Priore, R., Byers, T., Rzepka, T., Mettlin, C, and Pontes, J. E. (1983)." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"To Slow Development of Cancer Cells: þOlive oil þTomatoes + broccoli (prostate tumors grew slower in rats) þSoy + green tea (reduced breast tumor growth by 72 percent in mice) Fight Cancer with Color Certain fruits and vegetables may target specific cancers. Of course, we aren't playing Russian roulette, where we guess which cancer we need to prevent. We want to prevent them all! To benefit from the most cancer-fighting substances in produce, like carotenoids, isothiocyanates, limonene, vitamin C, and folic acid, just think of the three Cs." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Li and co-investigators say in an article in the International Journal of Cancer that TGF-(3 plays a prominent role in tumor growth by enhancing angiogenesis and suppression of immune surveillance. The researchers went on to observe that in their study of 80 breast cancer patients, high levels of TGF-(5 were significantly elevated in women with positive lymph nodes compared to those without node metastasis." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"Punch 2: CLA inhibits the development of new blood vessels in the mammary or breast gland, which reduces the rate of mammary tumor growth. How do we harness the potential power of CLA without the potential risks that come with eating too much animal fat? By eating small portions of meat and dairy as part of a mostly plant-based diet, says the AICR. I'll do you one better: Because dairy products contain the highest natural level of CLA among all dietary sources, how about we include a couple of servings of lower-fat dairy every day?" - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Since parallels have been found between abnormal tumor growth in cancer and abnormal growth of lesions in endometriosis, vitamin E supplementation may be advantageous. While secondary dysmenorrhea is usually involved with endometriosis, studies on the use of vitamin E with primary dysmenorrhea76 show benefit perhaps through the inhibition of the arachidonic lipid pathway. Inhibiting the arachidonic pathway helps prevent the release of chemicals that would normally cause edema, inflammation, and smooth muscle contraction. Vitamin E 400-800 IU daily Essential Fatty Acids." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "In addition, they contain the bioflavonoid quercitin, which is known to stimulate the immune response, protect against oxidation, block the inflammatory response, and inhibit tumor growth.61 By eating as many of your vegetables as possible in an organic form, you cut down on your intake of pesticides that may also mimic estrogen. Use seasonings such as turmeric (curcumin) that protect against environmental carcinogens, decrease inflammation, and increase bile secretion. Ginger is helpful with many types of inflammation—and helps with liver detoxification." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "In addition, vitamin C enhances immunity and decreases capillary fragility and tumor growth, all of which are involved at various levels in endometriosis. Studies on autoimmune progression indicate the effectiveness of high levels of vitamin C.67 Beta-Carotene. Beta-carotene helps enhance immunity. Recent research shows that retinoids can help decrease IL-6, an inflammatory mediator, which has been implicated in endometriosis.68 In addition, studies show that use of beta-carotene increased T cell levels after seven days." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Beta-carotene was also shown to be protective against early stages of tumor growth.70 Impairment of phagocytosis (the engulfing of microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles by white blood cells) is seen in vitamin A-deficient states.71 Although vitamin A was used in this study, one-third of beta-carotene is converted to the active form of vitamin A, retinol. Additional studies suggest that immune function is due to carotenoids rather than vitamin A.72 Beta-Carotene 50,000-150,000 IU daily Vitamin E." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Cancer tumors were then induced in their colons and tumor growth measured. After eighteen days, tumors in the vitamin D-deficient rats were 56% larger than in the D-sufficient group. In a follow-up study the vitamin D-sufficient rats were given even larger quantities to determine if it would further slow tumor development. After nineteen days, tumor growth was further reduced by 41%-52%. Sunlight and colon cancer In 1980, the Garlands published a seminal paper showing the relationship between colon cancer and geographical location." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"Tea polyphenols inhibit cell proliferation and suppress tumor growth activity. Our laboratory has investigated the effects of EGCG and other catechins on the cell cycle progression (Liang et al., 1999). The results suggest that EGCG either exerts its growth-inhibitory effects through modulation of the activities of several key Gl regulatory proteins such as CDK2 and CDK4 or mediates the induction of the CDK inhibitors p21 Wafl/Cipl and p27Kipl. 5. MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF CANCER CHEMOPREVENTION BY FLAVONOIDS 5.1." - Erich Grotewold, The Science of Flavonoids (Get the book.)

"As the report noted, "The combination of tomato and broccoli was more effective at slowing tumor growth than either tomato or broccoli alone."1 And we are convinced that this amplifying ability of the SuperFoods to create a health-promoting environment is even stronger when they're eaten together regularly as a major part of your daily diet. While the SuperFoods themselves can go a long way to promoting health and preventing chronic ailments like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis among others, they can't obliterate the effects of other, poor food choices." - Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews, Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients (Get the book.)

"According to several medical studies, when internal progesterone levels are boosted to balance estrogen levels, there is not enough extra estrogen circulating within the body to stimulate estrogen receptor-positive tumor growth. Dr. Uzzi Reiss, founder of the Beverly Hills Anti-Aging Center and coauthor of Natural Hormone Balance for Women, explains as follows: Progesterone is the most protective breast hormone. At an infertility clinic at Johns Hopkins, Linda Cowan published a study in the early 1980s. She followed two groups of women for more than 20 years." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"A study using rats with esophageal cancer found that freeze-dried strawberries inhibited tumor growth and tumor initiation. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY: Strawberries block enzymes (COX-2) responsible for promoting inflammation. OBESITY: Ongoing research is investigating the role of strawberries in weight management. DIABETES: Phytochemicals in strawberries were found to control type 2 diabetes by reducing blood glucose levels after a starchy meal. COGNITIVE FUNCTION: Tufts University researchers found that strawberry extract slowed down the loss of cognitive function in rats." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "CANCER: A rat study showed that the more apples they ate, the less mammary tumor growth there was. In one human cell study, apples appeared to protect cells by halting signals that cause the cancerous cells to form. In another study, of human colon cancer cells, flavonoids, associated with apples, inhibited the growth and spread of the cancerous cells. WEIGHT LOSS: A study conducted by researchers from the State University of Rio de laneiro found that overweight women who added three apples a day to their low-fat diet lost more weight than those women who did not add in apples." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "Blueberries are rich in phytochemicals such as phenolic acid, anthocyanins (the pigments that make blueberries blue), and ellagic acid, a natural compound that may inhibit tumor growth. Fresh and frozen blueberries contain high amounts of anthocyanins but very little is found in dried forms. Home Remedies Native Americans found that blueberries helped reduce morning sickness, coughs, and headaches. The leaves were used to make tea and were thought to help purify the blood. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.) "BREAST CANCER PREVENTION: Research has found that a component in the amaranth seed can inhibit tumor growth in breast cancer cells. HEART DISEASE: Though oats seem to be the undisputed cholesterol "soaker-upper" grain, amaranth appears to be almost as effective in lowering LDL cholesterol and may be a viable alternative for those who have an allergy to or simply don't like oats. DIABETES: Amaranth has been found to aid in the prevention of hyperglycemia and may ease diabetic complications." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"A diet high in isoflavones, which mimic some of estrogen's effects, could stimulate tumor growth in women who have these estrogen-positive tumors. Animal studies conducted at the University of Illinois found that isoflavones increased tumor growth—yet similar studies at Harvard University showed the opposite. No one knows if soy isoflavones have any effect on breast cancer in humans. A recent two-year study of premenopausal women found that soy had no effect on breast tissue density, an indicator of cancer risk. MORE ON SOY Some people don't eat soy because they're just not familiar with it." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"In a similar experiment, researchers found that the same phytochemicals paired with green tea also inhibited tumor growth and spreading. The researchers assert that this is the first study of its kind to demonstrate that two major components of the Asian diet can synergistically prevent prostate cancer. Garlic with onions improves heart health. Organosulfur compounds are the primary active phytochemicals in garlic and onions, and several of them may protect the heart by helping to keep arteries flexible and clear of plaque damage." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Angiogenesis inhibitors are drugs that blocks angiogenesis in cancerous tissue, thus interfering with tumor growth or metastasis. 370 "Angiogenesis Inhibitors in the Treatment of Cancer"; National Cancer Institute? 2002 http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/ angiogenesis-inhibitors and vomiting. Some of the drugs used can cause heart and kidney damage. Not a pretty sight. And what about radiation? Is this any better? First let's examine what radiation therapy is and then take a look at its side effects." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

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