Today we have Raymond Francis on HYTR talking about fighting and preventing Cancer. Raymond Francis has helped hundreds of people improve their health, their lives and fight cancer to become cancer free by changing their diets.

Whether you have cancer or the common cold, Beyond Health’s model of health can help you get well, stay well and NEVER BE SICK AGAIN!

In the upcoming months Raymond Francis will be holding online webinars to help people change their life and Heal Yourself  Talk Radio will be helping spread the word. Sign up for our newsletter if you have not done so already so you can be alerted to these webinars which will be held FREE thanks to Beyond Health.

Below the show player I am posting one of Raymond’s articles on Fighting Cancer.

Anti-Cancer Diet

by Raymond Francis

Very few people know what they should be doing to improve their health. This is why the health of the American people is in a long-term downtrend, and why we are experiencing a pandemic of chronic and degenerative disease. One of these diseases is cancer—perhaps the most feared word in the English language. Cancer used to be a rare disease, but we have managed to make it commonplace—half of all Americans will get cancer in their lifetime. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way. An anti-cancer diet will prevent and even reverse most cancer.

Since we have created this epidemic, we can un-create it. The most important thing anyone can do to prevent and reverse cancer is to eat a good diet. Unfortunately, few people know what a good diet is. A quick trip to a bookstore will quickly reveal so many books on nutrition that the simple act of eating can become bewildering. Some people have anxiety attacks trying to decide what to eat. Meanwhile, the science and the human history are there; we know what a good diet is. All we have to do is teach it. One problem in getting this knowledge to you is that the folks who sell you the bad diet really don’t want you to know what a good diet is or how bad your present diet is. They try to obscure the truth. They are succeeding!

To beat cancer, you have to first get off your bad cancer- causing diet and then get on a good anti-cancer diet. In Never Be Sick Again and Never Be Fat Again, I identified what I called the Big Four. These four “foods” are responsible for most of the disease in our society, including cancer. They are: sugar, white flour, processed oils and dairy/excess animal protein. To prevent and reverse cancer, getting off the Big Four is mandatory. They are the foundation of a bad diet, and they support the initiation, growth and metastasis of cancer. A good way to get off the Big Four is to get off all processed foods.

Eating sugar is an excellent choice—if you want cancer. Sugar is a deadly metabolic poison; it promotes cancer in many ways. Studies have shown that those who consume the highest amount of sugar have the highest cancer risk. Eating sugar produces a flood of inflammatory free radicals that damage DNA, turning healthy cells into cancer cells. Sugar depresses immunity and a strong immune system protects against cancer. Sugar makes the body acidic, and cancer thrives in an acid environment. By different mechanisms, sugar deprives cells of needed oxygen and oxygen-deprived cells become cancerous. Sugar disrupts hormone balance, producing too much estrogen and excess estrogen drives breast and prostate cancer. Lastly, sugar feeds cancer cells, and the more sugar you eat the faster your cancer will grow. White flour is similar to sugar because the body quickly metabolizes it into sugar.

The processed oils that make up most of the average American diet are toxic to your body. These include all hydrogenated oils plus canola, cottonseed, corn, peanut, sunflower, safflower and soybean oils. These common oils contain excessive omega-6 fatty acids, which promote inflammation. Studies show that decreasing the amount of omega-6s stops the growth of tumors. Conversely, increasing omega-6s will “rescue” dying tumors and bring them back to life. Processed oils also damage the integrity of cell membranes, causing cellular malfunction. Anti-cancer oils include olive, coconut, flax and fish oils.

Dairy and excess animal proteins promote cancer. Animal protein, in excess of the amount needed for growth, promotes cancer. Americans eat about ten times too much animal protein—far too much. Excess animal protein turns cancer on 100 percent of the time in test animals. Cancer can be turned on or off simply by changing the level of animal protein in the diet.

One of the most powerful cancer promoters is dairy protein. Casein, a protein in cow’s milk, is an exceptionally powerful cancer promoter. Consuming milk is both unnatural and unhealthy. Nowhere in nature does one species regularly drink the milk of another, and nowhere does an animal drink milk after weaning. Only humans are crazy enough to do these things, and we suffer the consequences—heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, infections, arthritis, allergies and cancer. Modern milk is an especially toxic soup loaded with undesirable hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, dioxins, viruses, pus, solvents and excessive bacteria. Almost all milk is pasteurized. This process changes the chemical and physical properties of the milk, making it less nutritious and toxic.

The facts are these: High-animal-protein diets promote cancer, and low-animal protein diets dramatically inhibit cancer. At least ninety percent of our protein should be derived from plant foods such as whole grains, legumes, lentils, seeds, nuts and sprouts.

Cutting bad foods out of your life is one step; putting good foods in is another. A diet consisting primarily of fresh plant foods is an anti-cancer diet. Consuming an anti-cancer diet is not just a luxury, it is a necessity. It’s bad out there! After accidents, cancer is the leading cause of death for children. Almost every American over the age of 50 has cancer, with small clusters of cancer cells throughout their bodies—just waiting to grow. It is imperative that this cancer be prevented from growing and metastasizing. The good news is this:We know how to do it!

There are well-known mechanisms for interfering with tumor growth and inducing apoptosis (cancer cell death). The biochemistry of cancer is extremely complex, requiring the successful navigation of numerous biochemical pathways to make it happen. Each of these steps in the process can be interfered with. Existing clusters of cancer cells can be kept small and harmless. For those who already have diagnosable cancer, cancer cells can be restored back to normal and the cancer will simply disappear—surgery, chemotherapy and radiation not required. In fact, standard cancer treatments damage the body, making survival less likely.

What is required is a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Plant foods have all the chemicals necessary to interfere with the cancer process at every level. Unfortunately, only one out of ten Americans is meeting the current USDA guidelines for consumption of fruits and vegetables. In fact, one way to look on cancer is as a vegetable-deficiency disease. Supplements are also extremely helpful in preventing and reversing cancer.

Many fruits and vegetables contain carotenes. Animal experiments and human experience have shown that high amounts of dietary carotene will stop cancer from growing. The same holds true for vitamin A. Omega-3 fatty acids suppress cancer. Plant flavonoids, including quercitin, interfere with the effects of estrogen in stimulating breast and prostate cancer. In fact, plant flavonoids will act to prevent cells from becoming cancerous, even when exposed to powerful carcinogens. In addition, they inhibit the growth of cancer cells and stimulate cancer-cell death. Olive oil helps to protect DNA from oxidative damage, which can make a cell turn cancerous. Both green and black teas inhibit DNA damage, and can prevent cancer cells from dividing, thus inhibiting cancer growth. Herbs such as silymarin and ginkgo biloba also contain powerful anti-cancer compounds. Numerous plant chemicals are known to inhibit and down-regulate cancer growth mechanisms.

As you can see from the above, the right foods are highly protective against cancer and even curative. A diet high in fresh, organic fruits and vegetables and high in omega-3 fatty acids is what you want. The critical nutrients in plant foods can be made even more bioavailable by juicing or blenderizing so as to break up their cells and release more of their goodness. Eighty percent of your diet should consist of raw fruits and vegetables. Non-gluten grains such as buckwheat, millet, brown rice, quinoa and amaranth are healthy in moderation. Legumes and lentils are good sources of plant protein. Occasional small portions of high-quality fish and organic eggs can be added to this nutritious diet.

All real food is good, but certain plant foods are even more protective than others. These include cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale. Other good vegetables include onions, beets and spinach. Good fruits include blueberries, cherries, blackberries, pineapples, watermelon, kiwis, mangos, plums and honeydew melons. <

As for supplements, the Beyond Health Comprehensive Kit offers a superior foundation. Anyone with active cancer should add the Cancer Support Kit. These kits combined provide an extraordinary support program, containing nutrients that are known to inhibit cancer—all in extremely pure and highly bioavailable forms. We’ve removed the guesswork and put these kits together for you based on the latest science. Call 800-250-3063 for a free nutritional
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Raymond Francis is an M.I.T.-trained scientist, a registered nutrition consultant, author of Never Be Sick Again and Never Be Fat Again, host of the Beyond Health Show, Chairman of the The Project to End Disease and an internationally recognized leader in the field of optimal health maintenance.

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Healthier Eating and Living with Cancer by Karen Jung is an extensively researched and valuable patient-tested cookbook on preparing healthy and palatable meals for patients undergoing cancer treatments or people living with cancer. This book is also an excellent resource for individuals, family members, caregivers and friends who wish to prepare healthier meals.

Healthier Eating and Living with Cancer by Karen Jung

Many recipes contain healthy and low-fat ingredients that will contribute to avoiding if not reducing the risk of coronary heart disease.

“I was initially inspired to write this book with the earlier encouragement of my husband who was diagnosed with cancer.  I also wanted to share my culinary experience and ideas with other people living with cancer or life-threatening illnesses, and to help them prepare healthier meals.  My husband overcame food challenges and avoided nausea and weight loss during cancer treatments and post-treatment recovery.  Many of these recipes contributed to maintaining and/or increasing his weight during and after cancer treatments.  During his recuperation, we entertained guests with these healthy and appetizing meals with the goal of persuading others to change their lifestyle and eating habits, too.

My passion for cooking came from my mother, and my father and grandfather who were both restaurant cooks.  My professional background includes 24 years of experience in the health care industry.  I served for 12 years as Director of Human Resources in several large hospitals and a residential care facility in British Columbia, where I have worked with all levels of staff including physicians and external caregivers.
-Karen Jung”

http://www.granvilleislandpublishing.com/our_titles/cooking/#healthier_eating

Are you a Breast cancer survivor? Do you know someone with Breast cancer? Listen today to this courageous woman’s story about her battle with Breast Cancer.

Author of “Making the Breast of it” Lea Yekutiel is with us today.

During the show we talked about how women are afraid to show intimacy after having breast cancer and how using forgiveness can actually help you with battling cancer.

Lea shares her story of how she found out she had breast cancer, her fear of intimacy afterwards, how she had to struggle with forgiveness and how forgiveness actually helped to heal her body and spirit.

Lea explains the phrase “Let Go and Let God” one phrase I have been hearing a lot about lately….

Feel free to post your comments or questions below, we will respond to any questions posted.

You can purchase Lea’s book called “Making the Breast of It” by going to her site at http://www.ilovemybreastcancer.com

20% of proceeds is donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Friday January 16, 2009-Dreamvisions 7 Radio and WBNW 1120 AM Show 1:00-2:00 pm est

I felt led to do a show this week on Female cancers.  I was updating my Heal Yourself Magazine site with information on cancer for women and updating the videos and articles from Fran Drescher’s organization  CancerSchmancer.org. While I was updating it I realized that much of the information about signs and symptoms I found I didn’t know myself and felt led to do a show on female cancers.

During the show Maureen from New Jersey called in to tell me about her cancer experience when she was pregnant.  The story that Maureen shares is both a story of courage and strength and how she went through saving her baby who was born a healthy 9+ pounds and how now she is wanting to be a help to other women who are going through the same thing. Maureen wanted to me to post a website and organization that helped her through this time in her life Pregnant with Cancer Network.

“They provided me with someone who went through similar experiences that I was going through and my “buddy” was able to give me insight and information that only someone else who has/is experiencing what you are experiencing can do.”-Maureen

During the show I read an email sent from a listener who could not come on the show.

Towards the end of the show I give a list of symptoms to look out for from several different female cancers.  Like I stated on the show, while many of the signs and symptoms may suggest cancer many times these symptoms also mean something else is going on. So I encourage you before you panic should you display any of the signs or symptoms to call your doctor for an appointment first.

For more information I posted some articles and cheat sheets on Heal Yourself Magazine

http://healyourselftalk.com/magazine/category/cancer-schmancer

I also talked about the unknown and rare cancer IBC which stands for Inflammatory Breast Cancer for more information and to watch news stories I found online about IBC visit

http://healyourselftalk.com/magazine/ibc-the-silent-killer

For more help, contact:

NCI’s Cancer Information Service
Telephone (toll-free): 1–800–4–CANCER (1–800–422–6237)
TTY (toll-free): 1–800–332–8615
LiveHelp^® online chat: https://cissecure.nci.nih.gov/livehelp/welcome.asp

For those who are survivors or who are family members of breast care patients, surviors or lost someone to breast cancer I urge you to join Fran Drescher’s Organization Cancer Schmancer and become an advocate for women’s rights in health care!

It is time we stand up for our health! No one else is going to do this but us!

It is free to join, and to help spread the word!

Go to http://www.cancerschmancer.org today and register to become an advocate, recieve news updates and more from Cancer Schmancer.

It is time we women stand up, fight and have our voices heard once again! This time it IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH!!

Cancer Support Groups and how to find them…

If you have cancer or you know someone who does and are looking for support I found a few websites online that I feel will be a good way for you to find a support group in your area, I have never been to these groups or websites and I am not being paid to write about the groups below. These are just a few of the many cancer support groups I found online and felt they needed to be posted on this page.

Cancer Buddies Network

A Single Light

Cancer.gov

Article about finding a good cancer support group from About.com

The Wellness Community

There are many, many more cancer support groups across the nation and world. The best way to find a group in your local area is to do a google search with terms like “your city, cancer support groups” in the search box.

Your Mouth Has A Lot To Say, Even When You’re Not Talking!

For over twenty years, Dr. Flora Stay has helped thousands of individuals realize the importance of good oral health to one’s general health. As a doctor of dental surgery, Associate Clinical Professor at University of Southern California School of Dentistry, author and renowned speaker, her passion has been to educate consumers about how our teeth, gums and saliva are a reflection of a healthy-or unhealthy-body, mind and spirit.

During our interview I learned how what is in our mouth not only effects our bodies in ways such as disease but also in helping us lose weight, how the health of your mouth actually effects your sex life and how dangerous the chemicals are in toothpaste and mouthwash.  Dr. Flora Stay gives us wonderful tips on the types of foods we can eat to keep our mouth healthy and in turn keep our bodies healthy and fit as well.

For more information and Free ebooks from Dr. Flora Stay go to her website at http://www.secretgatewaytohealth.com

Flora Stay, D.D.S.Oral Medicine Expert

Dr. Flora Stay earned doctor of dental surgery degree from University of California, San Francisco.

She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Department of Diagnostic Sciences.

She is the author of Secret Gateway to Health, Complete Book of Dental Remedies, and The Fibromyalgia Dental Handbook.

She has written for or been interviewed in numerous publications, including Prevention, Men’s Health, Women’s World, New York Times, and Total Health. In addition to having been in private practice, she has had a weekly column in Southern California newspaper, The Ventura County Star, for many years as well as online column for Health World.

She has also hosted her own radio program and has been interviewed by many national and local television and radio stations.

Dr. Stay is the President of Grace Products Inc. and has developed a line of university-tested oral health care products (www.cleure.com) that have proven to be superior in quality and effectiveness. This has allowed her to not only educate consumers on oral health, but provide the optimum tools needed to help prevent oral disease. Dr. Stay lives in California.

I have always been a long time fan of Fran Drescher for her role on “The Nanny”.  Over 8 months ago I picked up Fran’s book called Cancer Schmancer ( http://www.cancerschmancer.org ) as I was going through some testing myself for what my doctor thought was ovarian cancer, luckily for me it turned out not to be cancer.

Fran’s book was an eye opener not only for what she went through to get the right diagnosis but the courage she had to fight and find answers and keep going from one doctor to another because she knew in her heart that something was not right with her body.  More women need to do this, not stop with what one doctor says when their intutition tells them otherwise.

I wish my two aunts who had breast cancer and who have passed on, would have done that.  They both knew in their hearts that something was wrong, one of my aunts was just too scared to want to find out so she let it go till it was in stage 4…she lost her battle with breast cancer 4 months later.  My other aunt got the diagnosis but he told her there was nothing she could do, we urged her to go to another doctor to find out if there was anything that could be done.  Her response “I don’t want to hurt my doctor’s feelings and make him think I don’t trust him” THIS was her life…and she was afraid to talk to another doctor because of his feelings…she lost her fight with breast cancer 6 months later.

I wanted to write this to say congratulations to Fran Drescher for her movement on women’s health and especially the movement on Ovarian Cancer.  So many women are afraid to take control of their own health, to ask more questions, to be in charge of their health.  There are women out there who don’t have insurance or who like me do but refuse to pay for the simple test during a routine GYN examine because they it is an elective test!  An elective test!  WHAT the *** sorry for those words but come on an elective test, to see if I may have ovarian cancer, and they don’t want to pay for it????

We have the power to change our governtment and how the system is run!  Fran believes in this and started her organization Cancer Schmancer one year ago today, June 21.  I have been a member of her organization and receive email updates on what is going on from her organization.  I felt led to write this blog post to thank Fran.

I have purchased items in the past from her store where all the proceeds go to her organization to help bring into more focus about women’s health and about giving women the hope to do more about their health and stand up for the health care system we deserve!

I want to do more! I want to do more then just purchase a t-shirt, or donate money…so the way I can help right now is by spreading the word about Fran’s organization and what she is trying to accomplish.

So if you are reading this post and feel led to help Fran Drescher and her organization and want to be a voice, please post on your blogs about Cancer Schmancer or go and help with a donation or purchase a T-shirt from the store…. for more information go to http://www.cancerschmancer.org

Take a look at this video from Fran…she has a great point, we women banded together to get the right to vote, and we won it!  It is time to come together again and get our voices heard on Capitol Hill and change the policies that effect women and our health!  This time, as Fran says, we are fighting for our lives…what better challenge is that!  We can make a change in our future, for our daughters, granddaughters, neices, aunts…and so on and so forth….

If you support Fran and her organization please post your blog post below…I would love to hear what you all think of this issue!  I just ordered the Cancer Schmancer T-Shirt once I have received it I will have my hubby take a picture and I will post it on Heal Yourself Talk Radio, I encourage you all to do the same…if all you can do is donate, or purchase something from the http://www.cancerschmancer.org site by all means do so, but I think a lot of us righting about our views, sending letters and helping bring more media attention to this cause the better….let’s make our voice heard…we are women who better to raise our voice high and get our message heard…WE DID IT once before and we won, let’s do it AGAIN!