IN A FLASH OF A MOMENT

4-29-11
    
It started out like any other day, and in a flash of a moment things can change. We change, our environments change, people change, our situations change. I have searched for the last five months for answers of why change and found that it is all up to us to make it good.

Just the other day, I went down to get my MRI results and was happy for the tumors have decreased in size. I faxed it right away to my doctors in Mexico for I wanted them to see the good results. I only had the treatments at the hospital only three months ago and am doing my home program for about three months now. I spoke to a dear friend whom I discovered and gave me my treatment of hyperthermia and she heard from my doctors in Mexico about my MRI , her response was that tears came to her eyes. She was so excited for me and told me to keep up the good work.

I also today received a call from my family doctor and he read the impressions and was pleased to hear that the tumors were shrinking. He advised me to keep him informed to what my next step of action will be.
I am so blessed with all your prayers and my passionate doctors for being by my side. I am most grateful to my family for supporting my decision and spreading the knowledge of other treatments that are out there for cancer. I could have not done this program without the love and understanding of my husband and Daughter. For they are what gave me the strength to think out side the box and go in another direction to manage my cancer.
So, in closing this today I am going out with this phrase:
In every problem there is a hidden treasure inside. It's your job to find it.

Have an awesome week end.

THERE IS NO BONDAGE NOR LIMITATIONS.

EVERY PART OF ME MOVES IN PERFECT HARMONY AND

FREEDOM.

I CANNOT BE TIED, BOUND NOR MADE INACTIVE, FOR

I AM FREE SPIRIT AND THE POWER OF MY LIFE IS FROM

ON HIGH.

THERE IS NO INACTION NOR FALSE ACTION,

AND I AM NOW COMPLETELY FREE

I AM FREE

THANK YOU FOR BEING IN MY LIFE

There is no gift more precious than one's health.
Happiness must rest upon that ground.
Alight with pain, no pleasure can be found,
Nor joy in love or beauty, words or wealth.
Know that I am grateful for your skill,
Your sensitivity and dedication.
Out of strength, I dreaded all sensation
Until your healing touch restored my will.

THANK YOU FOR BEING IN MY LIFE

CANCER FIGHTERS

Certain foods, eaten in the correct portions and frequency, can provide cancer-starving benefits. Below are 5 foods to eat that can prevent cancer growth:

1. Bok Choy This type of Chinese cabbage contains brassinin; a powerful cancer-fighter, also found in broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Bok Choy should be eaten 3 times a week, in 1/2 cup servings to obtain its full benefits.
2. Cooked Tomatoes have more cancer-fighting properties than raw tomatoes. Both contain the molecule lycopene, but heating the tomato changes its chemical structure and makes the benefits more readily available to your body. You should eat 2-3 (1/2 cup) servings of cooked tomatoes a week.
3. Flounder This fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury. Three 6-ounce servings a week is ideal.
4. Strawberries The antioxidants in this berry help fight cancers. You should eat 1 cup a day, including the juice.
5. Artichokes contain 3 different cancer-fighting molecules. Enjoy ¼ cup of hearts per day

IT'S BEEN ALMOST FIVE MONTHS

4-25-11

It’s been almost five months since I was DX with breast cancer and am feeling awesome. I have kept busy and staying on my home plan. I feel so blessed that I have been given this quality of time and every day thank god and my doctors for a wonderful healing process. I have not experienced pain nor surgery. The program of functional medicine does work.

I celebrated my first major holiday with organic food last Sunday. Easter dinner consisted of artichokes and lasagna with a salad you could die for. I was able to get glutine free sauce and rice noddles with almond cheese. I had lamb burger and eggplant as my filler along with organic mushrooms, peppers and onions. The salad was amazing with all kinds of organic vegetables. I had 7 grain bread and goats butter, and dan even got organic wine. My desert was cooked apples with rice cream and rice whip cream topped with strawberry’s and blueberry’s. the best part
WAS BEING ABLE TO CELEBRATE WITH SOME OF MY FAMILY.

AFTER DINNER, WE SKYPTED MY DAUGHTER DANIELLE IN NEW YORK. MY AUNT KAY WAS SURPRISED TO SEE HER ON THE COMPUTER SCREEN.

TODAY I GOT OUT OF BED LIKE ANY OTHER DAY, HOWEVER IT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST DAY’S FOR ME. ITS MY DAY FOR THE MRI TO SHOW MY HEALING PROCESS. IT BEGINS AT 3:20 AND SEEMS LIKE A WHOLE LIFE TIME. DAN AND I PREPARE OURSELVES THAT DAY FOR A HEALTHY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH BEFORE LEAVING AND I HAD TAKEN ALL MY VITAMINS. I GOT TO THE LAB AND LIKE BEFORE WAITED IN LINE. ONCE I GOT UP TO THE FRONT, I HAD TO SHOW MY INSURANCE CARD AND SIGN A COUPLE OF FORMS ON THIS ELECTRONIC PAD. I WAS HANDED THIS FORM TO FILL OUT AND GIVE TO THE TECH. IT WAS THE SAME FORM THAT I FILLED OUT WHEN I HAD THE LAST MRI, I GUESS THOSE ARE PROCEDURES. WHILE WAITING, I BROUGHT A BOOK THAT I BOUGHT ABOUT A WEEK AGO ON PRAYER BY ERNEST HOLMES , I MUST SAY IT’S A GREAT BOOK AND NOT TOO LONG. THERE IS THIS CHAPTER FOR MEDITATIONS FOR SELF-HELP AND HEALING AND I HAVE PICKED ONE FOR YOU, THE HEALING OF THE FLESH.

MY FLESH IS THE MANIFESTATION OF THE SPIRIT IN MY BODY.

IT IS KEPT PERFECT THROUGH THE LAW OF GOD.

IN MY FLESH SHALL I SEE GOD.

THE MANTLE OF FLESH IS PERFECT AND COMPLETE HERE AND NOW.

IT IS ONE WITH THE BODY OF GOD, AND CANNOT BE SICK, NOR SUFFER.

MY FLESH IS PERFECT.

WITH THIS MEDITATION, I KEPT SAYING IN THE LOBBY WHILE WAITING IT CARRIED OVER DURING THE MRI. I KEPT SAYING THIS VERSE AS I WAS SAYING NO MORE CANCER.

I WAS TAKEN BACK AND BROUGHT TO THE DRESSING AREA, WHICH I WAS GIVEN A GOWN AND A PAIR OF SCRUBS TO WEAR. THE TECH TOLD ME TO PUT MY BELONGINGS IN A LOCKER OUTSIDE THE DRESSING ROOM. EACH LOCKER HAD A KEY TO LOCK UP YOUR CLOTHS. I CHOSE LOCKER SEVEN, THE REASON WAS THIS IS MY HUSBANDS LUCKY NUMBER AND HE PLAYS THIS NUMBER IN THE LOTTERY EVERY WEEK.

WHILE I WAS WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM, THERE WERE SIGNS UP ON THE WALL TO DESCRIBE WHAT A CT SCAN WAS AND ALSO WHAT AN MRI WAS. I WAS READING IT WHEN THE TECH CAME AND GOT ME. ITS TIME, MY HEART BEATING FASTER AND FASTER. THIS IS THE MOMENT THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITNG FOR. PLEASE BE NO MORE CANCER! I NOW HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 48HRS TO HEAR THE RESULTS.

AFTER ABOUT 60 MINUTES, I WAS DONE AND GOT DRESSED AND WENT OUT TO THE FRONT LOBBY AND DAN WAS NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. DECIDED TO GO OUT IN THE HALL WHERE THE BATHROOMS WERE. SURE ENOUGH HE WAS COMING OUT OF THE MENS BATHROOM. YOU SHOULD HAVE SEEN HIS FACE, SURPRISED TO SEE ME. WE LEFT AND DID SOME SHOPPING AND CAME HOME FOR DINNER. IT SEEMED LIKE JUST ANOTHER DAY AFTER THAT, WATCHED DANCING WITH THE STARS AND WENT TO BED. SLEEP TIGHT AND UNTIL TOMORROW KEEP YOUR HEAD UP HIGH.

BLESSED

The modern English language term bless likely derives from the 1225 term blessen, which developed from the Old English blǣdsian (preserved in the Northumbrian dialect around 950 AD). The term also appears in other forms, such as blēdsian or bldsian (before 830 and derived from Proto-Germanic *blōðisōjanan), blētsian from around 725 and blesian from around 1000, all meaning to make sacred or holy by a sacrificial custom in the Anglo-Saxon pagan period, originating in Germanic paganism; to mark with blood. Due to this, the term is related to the term blōd, meaning blood. References to this indigenous practice, Blót, exist in related Icelandic sources.



The modern meaning of the term may have been influenced in translations of the Bible into Old English during the process of Christianization to translate the Latin term benedīcere meaning to "speak well of", resulting in meanings such as to "praise" or "extol" or to speak of or to wish well.



HAPPY EASTER Everyone~ I would like to thank everyone for your prayers.  I have been blessed and humbled.  Because of you my strength have made me overcome this disease. 



Tomorrow, I have an MRI to make double sure that I have managed my cancer.  I am very passionate to spread this news to all and to open up eyes to choices.



May this day bring hope and blessings to all.



HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.

TAKE A STAND

What if I told you that there is already a cure for cancer? And what if I told you that it is right under our nose? Well, there is and it is called your immune system.

What we are not told is that if our immune system is balanced, our system can fight off any enemies entering our bodies.

God created us with a system that is balanced with nature. We need not to put processed and chemical sprayed foods in us. He did not intend for our systems to work with man made substance and poisons.

If you are serious about keeping your body healthy, there are guidelines to follow. First we need to eat alkaline foods, such as greens. Also, make sure they are organic. Sugar being all natural from berries and green apples. Meats being grass fed and chicken without antibodies. The water should be alkaline for your body is 70% made up of water. We need to stay away from all chemical products and use all natural products.

Second, Making sure your immune system is balanced. It is as simple as getting a lab test. Our food has been so modified that we do not get the same amount of vitamins as in the past. What we lack we need to take vitamins and minerals so as to increase what we may be lacking.

Third, We need to exercise.

Fourth, We need to meditate and try to eliminate the stress in our lives.

What I learned from all this is; we may not be able to change the environment, but we can change what we do in our homes.

So you see, this is the way we can keep from getting cancer. I know for I had cancer and I changed may ways and am living a quality of life without surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.

I stand to make a change!

As you can see, I am very passionate and am spreading this knowledge for we have choices.

Cancer breath test 'step closer'

Could a breath test detect cancer?

 

A breath test that can sniff-out cancer is a step closer to reality, according to a preliminary study.

Researchers found an "electronic nose" was able to identify chemical signals of cancer in the breath of patients with lung or head and neck cancer.

A cancer charity said it would take years of research to see if the breath test could be used in the clinic.

About 80 volunteers took part in the Israeli research, published in the British Journal of Cancer.

Of these 22 had various head-and-neck cancers, 24 had lung cancer and 36 were healthy.

The prototype breath test uses a chemical method to spot markers of cancer present in the breath.

The hope is that one day such a test could be used in a GP's surgery to give an instant diagnosis.
'Urgent need'
Researchers at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology - are working on a device called the nano artificial nose.

Head-and-neck cancer

Around 9,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with head-and-neck cancer each year
Cancers include those of the eye, mouth, voice box and food pipe

They looked at head-and-neck cancer, which is often diagnosed late, making it more difficult to treat successfully.

Lead researcher, Professor Hossam Haick, said: "There's an urgent need to develop new ways to detect head-and-neck cancer because diagnosis of the disease is complicated, requiring specialist examinations.

"We've shown that a simple 'breath test' can spot the patterns of molecules which are found in head-and-neck patients in a small, early study.

"We now need to test these results in larger studies to find if this could lead to a potential screening method for the disease."

Dr Lesley Walker, of Cancer Research UK, said it was incredibly important to spot the disease as soon as possible when it was easier to treat successfully.

She added: "These interesting initial results show promise for the development of a breath test to detect head-and-neck cancers which are often diagnosed at an advanced stage.

"But it's important to be clear that this is a small study, at a very early stage, so many more years of research with patients will be needed to see if a breath test could be used in the clinic."

EASTER IS ON ITS WAY ~ ENJOY

 

Dye Easter Eggs Naturally With Beets, Onions and Blueberries

4/15/2011 3:28:36 PM

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence

Tags: naturally dyed Easter eggs, chemical-free Easter eggs, natural dyes, Herb Companion, Robyn Griggs Lawrence

When I was a kid, in the chemical-intensive 1960s and 1970s, we thought nothing of using artificial food coloring and those little dye tablets to give our Easter eggs festive hues. Back then, we didn’t know that chemical dyes could cause ADHD, harm development, ignite hyperactivity, compromise immune systems and cause sterility. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention even found links between food coloring and asthma, allergic reactions and lead poisoning, Brianne DiSylvester reports in Organic Authority. I’m not taking the risk, especially when dying eggs with herbs and food is so much more fun.
Herbal dye plants, used traditionally to color fibers, give hard-boiled eggs an earthier tone than never-from-nature candy-colored synthetics. Just follow these simple instructions from the experts at Herb Companion for gorgeous, nontoxic, festive Easter eggs.

1. Hard boil eggs.
2. Bring each dye ingredient (listed below) to a boil with 2 cups of water; strain the dyes into cups and allow to cool.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to each cup of dye.
4. Dip the eggs into the cups, submerging each egg completely until it reaches an appealing color. Leave eggs in the dye longer for deeper colors. If one color doesn’t darken as you’d like, set the cup with the dye and the egg in the refrigerator for a few hours. Try using two different dyes on one egg to create different colors, or dye half of each egg in a different color.

Natural Color
Gold: Handful of yellow onion skins
Yellow: 2 tablespoons turmeric, 1/2 cup dried marigolds, goldenrod or cosmos, or a handful of carrot tops
Green: Handful of coltsfoot
Blue: Handful of woad or 2 cups chopped red cabbage*
Pink: 2 cups chopped beets
Purple: 1 cup frozen blueberries
Brown: 2 tablespoons coffee grounds or 4 black tea bags
* For best results with this color, add botanicals to the water while cooking eggs.

Natural dyes from herbs and food give eggs a more subtle, natural hue

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT ~ WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO TO

WHERE DOES YOUR MONEY GO TO WHEN YOU DONATE TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY?American Cancer Society: Tax Return Exposes Millionaire CEOs

Relay for Life...for the millionaires who depend on the Politics of Guilt and Pity to continue their high-society life style. Go to page 57, fiscal year Aug.31, 2009 and see how many top directors are getting filthy rich playing on your heartstrings. http://www.cancer.org/AboutUs/WhoWeAre/FinancialInformation/IRSForm990s/index Source: Thanks to Amanda Legnetti for posting this. CEO John R. Seffrin making (claimed) $1.3M. Chief Medical Officer Otis Brawley- $416,416. Chief Operating Officer, Greg Bontrager- $574K. Chief Mission Officer, Terry Music-$406,807. Executive VP, Field Operations, Joe Cahoon-$440,874. But wait! We can't forget those who have RETIRED: RETIRED Deputy COO Donald Thomas $1,799,336. RETIRED National VP SVCS William Barram- $2,428,592. Retired Chief Medical Officer Harmon Eyre- $699,611. Retired National VP DIV SVCS, Clint Clampitt- $1,555,810. Retired Chief Operating Officer, Patricia Felts- $667,454. Let's number crunch. These top 12 execs made $10,889,029. Of these, 5 are retired and making 66% of that total, or $7,150,803. So before you lace up those sneakers:REMEMBER: Somebody's retirement depends on you! CELEBRATE: Like the millionaire execs when they get your sweaty dollarsFIGHT BACK: With the TRUTH, that the American Cancer Society is a SCAM Here's what I wrote to my grandson's school when I found out they wanted the children to bring in their spare change to support these fat cats. Something deep down inside me just puked at the idea of manipulating kids like this. January 31, 2007 Bluebonnet Elementary 211 S. Mockingbird Lane Lockhart, TX 78644 Mr. Espinoza, Principal Re: American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Coin Drive Dear Principal Espinoza, No one wants to defeat cancer more than I. My oldest son had a bone marrow transplant seven years ago due to severe aplastic anemia, a disease very much like leukemia. He recovered, but there were many other innocent, precious children we met at City of Hope who perished. However, soliciting pennies from children to give to an organization that allegedly and perpetually searches for the cure to cancer is more than an exercise in futility, it is morally reprehensible. While the well-meant and noble intention may be to teach the children to be more altruistic and self-sacrificing, what is actually being taught is to throw money at a problem and to expect someone else to fix it. What is the better way? How about teaching them what really causes cancer, and to take personal responsibility to prevent cancer in their own bodies? The American Cancer Society may purport to do this, but do they really? The ACS has been around since 1913 and in that time many brilliant scientists and doctors have discovered both the cause and the cure, yet their studies have been ignored, and in some cases they themselves have been ridiculed and even persecuted. You see, if the problem is solved, the need for the existence of a very profitable fundraising organization is threatened. Let me quickly quote the work of two doctors to illustrate this truth. Dr. Otto Warburg proved in the 1930’s that cancer was caused by low oxygen to the cells. He even won a Nobel Prize for his work. When oxygen was deprived, the cells turned cancerous; when oxygen was supplied, these same cells were healed. One of the primary ways of depleting oxygen to cells is to eat sugar. You may have experienced this personally after eating a large dessert and then feeling sleepy or yawning soon after. The sugar has taken one of the molecules of carbon dioxide (two molecules of oxygen) and used it during metabolism, leaving carbon monoxide (one molecule of oxygen). This is the same toxic chemical that takes lives when a car is left running in a garage. One enterprising fellow who manufactured plastic chairs used this principle in his business. He began adding sugar to the molten plastic which took out oxygen molecules and resulted in a much stronger chair. Dr. Lorraine Day was an emergency room surgeon in the 1970’s who had a tumor the size of a grapefruit in her chest. She knew that chemo and radiation did not work to cure cancer, and even hurried along the demise of its victims in a horrifyingly painful fashion. Defying her doctor’s mandates for the standard treatment that is promoted by the American Cancer Society, she took responsibility for her own health and with God’s help, cured herself by changing her diet and other common-sense applications. I have been to many Relays for Life, and invariably there are huge bowls of candy, soda pop, and other carcinogenic treats at the information booths. The ACS promotes the use of deadly chemotherapy and radiation, two modalities proven to actually cause cancer. Why would the ACS allow such foolishness, unless it was to perpetuate its own existence? Now for some real solutions. There is no denying that our children in this generation are very sick. Not only cancer, but asthma, diabetes, autism, and other degenerative diseases of old age are on the rise in young people. The Center for Disease Control tells us that 31% of them suffer some kind of chronic, debilitating condition by the time they are in their mid-teens. Then there are the millions on drugs for learning disabilities and behavior problems. Babies as young as 9 months are being put on Prozac for depression. Compassionate, intelligent people want to stop the madness and save our children. That is, I presume, why Bluebonnet Elementary is doing this February promotion with the ACS. I propose that we take this a step further. My husband and I have recently moved here. I am in the process of opening up The Life Emporium downtown, where I can teach a program called Supermarket Survival that I developed to expose devitalized, toxic foods and equip shoppers to make informed decisions in the grocery store – where health begins. I propose to present the program to students and/or teachers and staff. Although Supermarket Survival is a Christian-based program, I would respect the neutral position of the school and avoid Scriptural references. Of course, this would be complimentary at no charge to the school. Some of the topics covered on the subject of cancer: • The type of flour that causes diabetes, paranoia, and cancer; • The ingredient in gum that causes brain tumors; • The food color that can bring on an asthma attack and other colors that increase estrogen and cause endocrine imbalance; • Why corn and peanut butter cravings may signal cancer (also why these two foods cause so many allergies); • Why soda pop, candy, and sugar cause cancer; • Healthy sweeteners to look for that won’t cause cancer and diabetes; • The ingredient in hot dogs, bologna, and bacon that causes cancer; • Why grocery store oils are toxic and how they cause skin cancer; http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@finance/documents/document/acsd-005945.pdf A note Nathan brought home yesterday says that popcorn and pickles will be sold as a fundraiser for the Relay for Life team. Is the popcorn from crops that have been genetically engineered? Does it contain a bright yellow seasoning? Is it cooked in oil that is partially hydrogenated? Are the pickles packed with FD&C Yellow #5, a coal-tar based color that contains tartrazine, one of the most carcinogenic chemicals known? I have spent six years studying this subject of foods and their ingredients and the link to disease, and several decades studying nutrition in general. Lockhart is now my home, and it is my pleasure and responsibility to be a blessing to my community. Please give me a call and we can discuss how to help our children make healthy choices for a lifetime. Warmest regards, Donna Voetee cc: LISD Administrative Office

By: Granny Good-Food

WE NEED TO STAND TOGETHER AND FORM OUR OWN NON PROFIT FUND FOR SOURCES THAT GOES TOWARD FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE.  WE NEED TO TREAT OUR BODY AND NOT THE DISEASE, FOR CANCER HAPPENS FOR A REASON!

THE POWER OF WORDS. I AM IS HUMBLED AND BLESSED.

THANK YOU FOR STANDING BY ME. 

A NEW BEGINNING AND MEANING!

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR THEIR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT DURING MY JOURNEY THROUGH BREAST CANCER. I JUST GOT SOME AWESOME NEWS FROM MY DOCTOR IN MEXICO. WHEN HE COMPARED THE CT SCANS THAT I HAD LAST WEEK TO THE ONES THAT WERE TAKEN IN MEXICO, THERE WERE NO ABNORMAL AREAS THAT WOULD BE CANCER. HE WANTS ME TO HAVE A MRI DONE TO DOUBLE MAKE SURE. MY TREATMENTS ARE PAYING OFF. I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE BEEN TREATED BY SOME OF THE MOST WONDERFUL DOCTORS AND WILL NEVER FORGET THE PASSION THAT WAS GIVEN TO ME BY THEM. THE ROAD IS STILL BEING PAVED FOR MY RECOVERY AND I WILL CONTINUE MY HOME TREATMENT.

http://youtu.be/iQCLr0J9wuM

WAITING TO HEAR FROM MY DOCTORS FOR RESULTS

Today is Hump day ~ Wednesday and it has been over a week since I took my lab work and ct scan.  Spoke to my family doctor here and he states that the test look good, but was unable to tell me if I am free of the cancer.  I e-mailed the reports to my Mexican doctors and per the reports it looks good, except my sugar count was a little high.  Dr Perez advised that I send my ct scans to them so they can compare with the ones they took in the hospital.

I had to burn it and send it by mail, fed-ex.  They received this on Monday.  I had a call from Dr Garcia, which he states that the ct scans were sent down to the x-ray dept and there will be a meeting regarding results.

Another day I will have to wait......Today I will know what my outcome is.  I am  overwhelmed with so much emotion and looking forward to the results.  

My next post, I will be a changed person with a different out look of life for I will have either a new beginning or I will have to continue some kind of treatment.

I know that I went the right direction with going to Mexico for my treatment and the doctors were amazing.  I learned alot and realized that there are other ways to conquer cancer then the conventional way.

Another doctor that I admire is: Dr. Oz.  I truely believe that he is sending the right message to us and showing us how to keep healthy.

You’ve kept your engine running smoothly and all the signs say that you’re on the road to good health. Still, without expecting it, you could be blindsided by cancer. Today cancer remains the second leading killer in America.

But here’s some good news. Thanks to recent groundbreaking research, there are new ways to protect yourself against cancer. Here, Dr. Oz reveals 5 wrong turns that can lead to cancer so you can avoid them and keep on the road to good health.

5 Wrong Turns That Can Lead to Cancer

Wrong Turn #1: You’re Overdoing Vitamin E Supplements
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that’s been touted to prevent lung cancer. However, in excess amounts, vitamin E can actually become an ANTI-anti-oxidant and damage DNA, which can lead to cancer growth.

(Until recently, vitamin E was recommended to ease hot flashes, but new evidence suggests that long-term use may actually be harmful.)

Right Turn:
The FDA recommended daily value for vitamin E is 30 IU, which means you really don’t need to take a vitamin E supplement in addition to your multivitamin. The optimal way to get vitamin E is in your diet. Pistachios are one of the best dietary sources of gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E. One or 2 handfuls of these nuts a day provides a healthy dose of this nutrient.

Wrong Turn #2: You Don’t Eat at the Same Time Every Day
When you eat meals at different times rather than on a regular schedule, your body goes into stress mode. For example, when you eat breakfast at 7 a.m. one morning and 11 a.m. the next, your body becomes confused about where its next meal is coming from. This causes the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol. High levels of cortisol lead to spikes in insulin, which causes inflammation and can increase the risk of many cancers.

Right Turn:
Create a regular meal schedule and do your best to stick with it. Since life often intervenes when it comes to routines, make a habit of carrying a healthy snack with you at all times, such as air-popped popcorn or an apple, to ward off hunger pangs and insulin spikes.


 Wrong Turn #3: You Don’t Brush and Floss Regularly
The link between gum disease and oral cancer has been clear for sometime. Now the latest research also links poor oral hygiene to increasing cancer risk throughout the body, including breast cancer. In fact, one study showed a 75% increase in breast cancer in women with gum disease compared to women who didn’t have gum disease.

The danger occurs if you don’t brush and floss effectively. Bacteria forms in the mouth, plaque builds up, and inflammation forms in the gums, increasing the possibility of cancer anywhere in the body. Because of hormonal changes that occur during monthly menstruation and menopause, women experience more gum sensitivity and inflammation, putting them at greater risk.

Right Turn:
You must practice proper brushing and flossing. The average American brushes for 38 seconds a day, but you really need to brush for about 2 minutes and also floss daily. See your oral health care provider to determine if you have too much plaque build up. You can also find out by chewing dental plaque disclosing tablets that can be ordered online.

Besides flossing and brushing, add this extra secret weapon: neem bark extract. Neem bark extract acts as an anti-inflammatory to prevent gum disease and can also be ordered online; take it in a cup of tea or simply dilute it in a little hot water once a day as part of your oral hygiene routine.
 to learn more about the link between gum disease and certain types of cancer, and the 4 preventive measures you can take to maintain good oral health and fight inflammation.

Wrong Turn #4: You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Studies show that people who get fewer than 6 hours of sleep a night have a 50% increased risk of developing polyps in the colon which can lead to colon cancer. The problem is, the body simply can’t produce enough of the sleep hormone melatonin when it runs on less than 6 hours of sleep; melatonin acts as an anti-oxidant to repairs cells and helps keep cancer at bay.

Right Turn:
Prioritize bedtime by setting an alarm clock that also goes off when it’s time to go to sleep, not just when it’s time to wake up. Use this alarm at night to help you fall into a healthy bedtime routine.
 

Wrong Turn #5: You Eat Too Many Low-Fat Foods
Packaged foods such as cookies and cakes that are marketed as “low-fat” or “fat free” lure people who want to lose weight. But to replace the flavor from fat, these products are loaded with unhealthy refined carbs and simple sugars that spike insulin and actually increase weight gain. What’s worse, these insulin spikes also lead to cancer-causing inflammation.  

Remember, whenever you buy low-fat and fat-free products, you’re also missing out on the good fats, like omega-3s, that have been shown to protect against cancer. What’s more, healthy fats actually slow the rate at which carbohydrates are absorbed, so a balanced diet that includes healthy fats actually helps maintain a good weight.

  Right Turn:
If you want to indulge, buy a full-fat version of a cookie or other product and enjoy it as a treat once in a while. You’ll probably eat less of it since you know how much fat it contains, and you’re not being tricked into eating more than you should by a low-fat snack product.

Johns Hopkins Update

Johns Hopkins Update

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY ...

Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins  

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body . These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.

2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3 When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies . These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors .

5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.

9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply ..

*CANCER CELLS FEED ON:

a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder.. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful . A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses, but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in color. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt .

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus . By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment . About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate , which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12.. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy cancer cells.. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit . A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily , and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

1. No plastic containers in micro .

2. No water bottles in freezer .

3. No plastic wrap in microwave .

Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed ArmyMedical& nbsp;Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr.. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Cast le Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran , is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life.

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Parkinson's May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests

 Genealogical data shows higher odds for melanoma, prostate cancer

FRIDAY, April 8 (HealthDay News) -- People with Parkinson's disease appear to be at increased risk for melanoma and prostate cancer, and this greater risk may extend to their close and distant relatives, a new study suggests.

University of Utah School of Medicine researchers discovered the possible connection after analyzing data from the Utah Population Database (UPDB), which contains birth, death and family relationship data for more than 2.2 million people. Some of the records extend back over 15 generations.

The database is also linked with the Utah Cancer Registry and Utah death certificates dating back to 1904.
For this study, the researchers looked at nearly 3,000 people with at least three generations of genealogical data who had died of Parkinson's disease. The risk of prostate cancer and melanoma was much higher than expected in this group of people, and an increased risk was also seen in their first-, second-, and third-degree relatives.

"In our study, we not only identified an increased risk for prostate cancer and melanoma among individuals with Parkinson's disease and their relatives, but also established a reciprocal risk for Parkinson's disease among individuals with these two cancers and their relatives," co-author Dr. Stefan-M Pulst, professor and chair of the department of neurology, explained in a university news release. "Collectively, these data strongly support a genetic association between Parkinson's disease and both prostate cancer and melanoma."
The data might also highlight new avenues of research, the authors added.

"Our findings point to the existence of underlying pathophysiologic changes that are common to Parkinson's disease, prostate cancer, and melanoma," co-author Lisa Cannon-Albright, professor of internal medicine and division chief of epidemiology, pointed out in the news release. "Exploring the precise genetic links among these diseases could improve our understanding of Parkinson's disease and influence strategies for prostate and skin cancer screening."

The study is slated to be presented this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Honolulu. Experts note that research presented at medical meetings has not undergone the rigorous peer review of studies published in reputable journals, and should be considered preliminary.

What Faith Can Do- Kutless w/lyrics

I'VE SEEN MIRACLES JUST HAPPEN

CHOICE

GOOD HEALTH STARTS IN THE HOME. We need to look within for you only live once. Its your choice!

GIFT

We were given a special gift our immune system.  We need to learn to use it right!

NUTS

Nuts are underrated as nutritious snacks — and walnuts may get the shortest shrift of the bunch. New research has crowned the walnut the healthiest nut, with almost twice as many heart-healthy antioxidants as other kinds. But even though walnuts may be king, all nuts boast powerful nutrients that can promote weight loss, boost heart health, power down PMS, and even lower cancer risk. Unfortunately, too few Americans eat nuts regularly: They account for less than eight percent of daily antioxidant intake. "That may be because people are afraid of the fat and calories in nuts, or they find plain nuts boring,” says Joy Bauer, RD, founder of Joy Bauer Nutrition Centers. “That’s a shame, because a small handful can pack your diet with filling protein, fiber, unsaturated fats, and important vitamins and minerals.” Here’s how your health benefits each time you dip into that dish on your coffee table:

Walnuts: Inflammation Fighters

In addition to containing the most antioxidants of all nuts, which help protect your body from the cellular damage that contributes to heart disease, cancer, and premature aging, “walnuts are also the richest in omega-3 fatty acids, which fight inflammation,” says Bauer. They’re an especially great way to get these healthy unsaturated fats if you’re not a fan of fish, where these types of fats are predominantly found. A walnut snack may also turn around a bad day during that time of the month: The manganese they contain may reduce PMS symptoms.
Serving info: About 14 walnut halves = 185 calories, 18 grams fat

Almonds: Good for Your Gut

Almonds contain the most fiber — about three grams per ounce — compared to other nuts, and are richest in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Almonds may even help you slip into those skinny jeans: In one International Journal of Obesity study, when two groups of obese adults followed low-calorie diets for six months, those who included almonds in their weight loss plans lost more weight than those who ate more complex carbohydrates. Other research shows that almonds are especially healthy for people worried about their blood sugar: Those who ate about 20 percent of their calories from almonds for four months saw their bad LDL cholesterol drop and their insulin resistance decrease compared to a control group who didn’t eat them. Almonds may even safeguard your gut: A test-tube study (funded by the Almond Board of California) found that the nuts raised levels of good bacteria that bolster the body’s immune system.
Serving info: About 23 nuts = 170 calories, 15 grams fat

Cashews: Brainpower Boosters

Cashews are particularly rich in iron and zinc. “Iron helps deliver oxygen to all of your cells, which can prevent anemia, and zinc is critical to immune health and healthy vision,” says Bauer. Cashews are also a good source of magnesium: One ounce provides almost 25 percent of your daily need. Magnesium may help improve memory and protect against age-related memory loss, according to a study in the journal Neuron.
Serving info: about 18 nuts = 165 calories, 13 grams fat

Pecans: Artery Defenders

Pecans aren’t just for making tasty pies, they can also help improve your heart health. “Pecans are among the most antioxidant-rich nuts,” says Bauer. “They may help prevent plaque formation in your arteries.” In fact, a Journal of Nutrition study (funded partly by the National Pecan Shellers Association) found that consuming pecans can help lower LDL cholesterol levels by as much as 33 percent. Pecans may also buffer your brain health, according to an animal study from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The vitamin E found in the nuts could delay progression of degenerative neurological diseases like amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Serving info: About 18 halves = 200 calories, 21 grams fat

Brazil Nuts: Potent Cancer Protector

Just one Brazil nut packs more than 100 percent of the daily value for the mineral selenium, which may help prevent certain cancers, including bone, prostate, and breast cancer. A recent study in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that the selenium found in Brazil nuts, along with soy, may help fight prostate cancer by inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells. However, don’t overdo it on Brazil nuts: High levels of selenium can be harmful, so stick to a serving or less.
Serving info: 5 to 6 nuts = 185 cals, 18 grams fat

Macadamia Nuts: The Most MUFAs

Although ounce for ounce they’re one of the most calorie-dense nuts, macadamia nuts contain the greatest amount of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat (MUFA) per serving. “This ‘good fat’ lowers LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and blood pressure,” says Bauer. A Pennsylvania State University study (funded partly by the Hershey Company, which owns the Mauna Loa Macademia company) found that people who added macadamia nuts to their diets reduced their triglyceride levels, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol by nearly 10 percent.
Serving info: About 10 nuts = 200 cals, 22 grams fat

Pistachios: The Skinniest Nut

Pistachios are the most slimming nuts, with less than four calories each. Their shells make them especially dieting-friendly: “Eating them in the shell automatically slows down your pace so the snack lasts longer and you eat less overall,” says Bauer. They may also help you breathe easier: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center researchers found that eating two ounces of pistachios daily may reduce lung cancer risk. Pistachios are rich in the antioxidant gamma-tocopherol, a form of cancer-fighting vitamin E. Pistachios are also packed with potassium, a mineral essential for a healthy nervous system and muscles, and are a good source of vitamin B6, which can lift your mood, fortify your immune system, and more.
Serving info: About 50 nuts = 160 cals, 14 grams fat

Hazelnuts: More Than Just Coffee Flavoring

An all-around healthy nut, hazelnuts are notable for their high levels of monounsaturated fats, which can improve cardiovascular health and help to manage type 2 diabetes, according to Bauer. They’re also rich in the antioxidant vitamin E, which may prevent cataracts and macular degeneration, maintain healthy skin, and reduce risk of dementia.
Serving info: About 21 nuts = 180 cals, 17 grams fat

BENEFIT OF ORGANIC FOODS

For decades, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other environmental groups have been advocating using and buying organic products. These products are grown using natural means without harmful chemicals. Organic is not necessarily the cheapest or most cost-efficient farming system. Without the use of chemicals, pest management and weed control must be done by hand.

The labor-intensive process is slower and more complex which is why labor costs can be up to 30% higher. But, the overall added benefits of organic farming make it a valuable option which is promoted by the USDA, environmental agencies and many consumers.

Organic Benefits the Environment

When you make an organic choice, you are helping to reduce the toxic levels in the environment. According to the USDA, there are only about 0.5% organic crop and pasture lands in the U.S. This percentage is small compared to the 99.5% that use agricultural chemicals. Imagine all of the synthetic fertilizers not only affecting the food that we eat, but also the health of workers exposed. Even more, consider the exposure once these chemicals start drifting downstream, eventually leading to seas and oceans, affecting marine life and even non-farming communities.

Even low-level exposure to pesticides can cause neurological effects, increase the risk of cancer and decrease fertility.

Choosing organic products also help in building healthy soil. Chemical fertilizers used in farmlands have a top soil loss costing about $40 billion per year.

Organic Benefits You

When you opt for organic foods, your body is able to derive the maximum nutritional levels. The loss of topsoil not only is expensive, but also contributes to the loss of natural nutrients that are found in fruits and vegetables. For instance, fruits and vegetables fertilized with organic compost do not lose their nutritional value and do not absorb harmful chemicals.

Besides increased vitamins and minerals, organic products also taste better when compared to those that were grown using synthetic fertilizers. The researchers at Washington State University conducted taste tests on organic vs. conventional food using organic and inorganic berries. Their findings showed that organic berries tasted sweeter compared to their counterparts. These results support just one more reason why the body benefits when making an organic choice.

Promoting Organic

The government is encouraging farmers to produce USDA organic farms. They use 30% less energy on average, promote healthy water and local habitats, and are safer for those on the farm or downstream from it. However, more help is needed for farmers to sustain organic growing. By supporting organic products, you’ll help to secure this healthier and safer option for your family and future generations

ORGANIC COOKING

One of the ways to make your family happy is by cooking delicious meals. Yes, healthy food and great taste can go hand in hand, as opposed to the misconception that healthy foods are bland and downright tasteless. Most kids could care less if it’s nutritious as long as it tastes good. Cooking with organic products offer more flavor and you can feel confident the food you’re serving has the nutrition they need.

Cooking the Healthy Way

The key to cooking a healthy and delicious meal is partially in the process, but mostly in the ingredients. The only way that you can be assured that you have the most nutritious ingredients is to be certain they are organic. Organic ingredients were grown without using synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.

When you buy the ingredients you need for organic cooking, make sure that the products you pick are those that have the USDA Organic certification on them. This is the label given by the US Department of Agriculture on products that have successfully passed organic standards. When you see the USDA label, you can rest assured that you are buying organically grown food.

Organic Cooking

If you haven’t tried cooking organically before, the internet has a wealth of information and you can check out various recipes. Or, you can try an organic cookbook. Either way, you should pick a couple of organic recipes to serve as your guide while experimenting with cooking organic meals.

Having an Organic Kitchen

Some homeowners choose to grow their own organic vegetables right at home. That way they can be assured that there haven’t been any harmful chemicals or pesticides used in growing the vegetables. This offers an inexpensive source of organic products. The dried leaves and other waste materials from the vegetable garden can also be made into compost, which will benefit the soil. This process is common in nature and is a truly sustainable option.

Other Ideas for Organic Cooking

Organic cooking also compliments the idea of buying locally. This is a great way of supporting local farmers and helping them to continue to provide healthy products for local consumers. Food that is locally grown doesn’t require large long haul trucks to transport it from the source to the market. Transporting foods can increase the CO2 emissions in the environment, thereby contributing to its deterioration.

These are just a few organic ideas that you can apply at home. They are very easy to do, but the small contribution you make can greatly help your family and the environment

HERBS

Herbs are not only great in meals for spice and added flavor but are key to the nutritional density in the foods you eat. Herbs can protect you against diseases, clear toxins from your body, and provide you with vitamins and minerals.
Here are some examples of such, from a list of nine assembled by Planet Green:

Basil
Basil provides Vitamins A, C, and K, along with iron, manganese, magnesium, and potassium. Loaded with flavonoids, basil helps prevent cell damage from radiation and oxygen.
Ginger
Treat nausea and an upset stomach with ginger; prevent and treat the common cold with its antiviral components.
Fenugreek
This Mediterranean herb is good for menstrual cramps, menopause symptoms, cholesterol, and diabetes.
Flat Leaf Parsley
Parsley is renowned for containing high levels of antioxidants and is full of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber that help balance cholesterol and ward off constipation.
Turmeric
The Cork Cancer Research Centre's test results show that turmeric can kill gullet cancer cells in 24 hours!

Rules For Being Human

LESSONS TO BE LEARNED.  THEY ARE NOT MISTAKES, BUT LESSONS TOBE LEARNED

A Simple Hug

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part
A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through
,Or just a way for a friend to say
They like you 'cause you're you
Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your friend to your neighbor,
Or a cuddly teddy bear
A hug is an amazing thing -
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say
It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and type,
It's always understood
And hugs don't need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts