Stopping Cancer

 

The American Cancer Society reports that there are almost two million new cases of cancer diagnosed per year in the United States, with 1,700 people a day dying from cancer, or about 70 people per hour. In China, that number is about 8000 people dying per day. Despite decades of research, there seems to be no reduction in death and suffering for this disease. If anything, it is getting worse and more people are dying. The unforgivable tragedy is the fact that while we understand what is causing it, our efforts are being misdirected, and we are not doing what is needed to prevent and treat it.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., but cancer is number two. There are hundreds of different forms of cancer. If you look under the electron microscope you see a bunch of cells that are dysmorphic and they all have genetic defects. They all have one thing in common - they depend on fermentation energy without oxygen. All cancers are a singular type of disease though they appear in different tissues. When you look at the underlying problem they can't live without fermentation, which means energy without oxygen, so that's the common pathophysiological problem in all cancers. They're all essentially using the same mechanism to grow out of control.

So what does fermentation energy without oxygen mean?

We all breathe in oxygen and breathe out CO2 and water vapor as waste. If we stopped breathing for any reason for any period of time our bodies would accumulate lactic acid and succinic acid. If you don't die right away, the cells still require energy without the availability of oxygen so they process the sugar glucose and the amino acid glutamine to get ATM to keep functioning, resulting in lactic and succinic acids. Creating energy without oxygen is fermentation. It just so happens that cancer cells thrive with fermentation.

So how do we prevent fermentation from occurring in the body? More oxygen? Less sugar? Studies going all the way back to the 1920's have confirmed again and again in humans that the higher the blood sugar level, the faster that cancerous tumors grow; the lower, the slower.

Studies also showed that cancerous tumors take in less oxygen than their surrounding healthy tissue. So cancer cells use more glucose and they use less oxygen than normal cells. But the transition from normal to cancerous doesn't happen overnight. It is a gradual transition resulting from chronic damage in the cell's mitochondria to generate efficient energy using more oxygen and less sugar. As long as they have an abundant supply of the two fuels cancer requires - glucose and the amino acid glutamine - cancer cells are tough to kill. Therein lies the solution to prevention and treatment.

To manage cancer without toxicity is to simultaneously restrict the two fuels that are needed to drive this dis-regulated growth while transitioning the whole body to a fuel that the tumor cells can't use - which is fatty acids and ketone bodies.

As a species, humans evolved to be in nutritional ketosis for the the majority of our existence because there were very few carbohydrates in the environment to eat. Our ancestors survived by eating proteins and fats primarily. When patients are put on a calorie-restricted diet to lower blood sugar, a keto diet much like our ancestors, tumors were marginalized merely by replacing glucose and glutamine with ketone bodies.

Ketones are the water-soluble breakdown products of fatty acids. Gotta have them. If you don't eat, your body gets anxious and you may seek a quick fix by eating glucose, which is just as addictive as cocaine and nicotine. If you have been getting enough fatty acids in your diet, when your cells need to produce energy, the liver releases ketone bodies which in turn get processed by the mitochondria. Ketone bodies are thought of as super fuel because you get more energy bang for the buck by burning a ketone body than you can burning a pyruvate coming from glucose.

By returning to a keto diet like our ancestors ate we can starve or prevent cancer. Proof is that when any aboriginal culture has been discovered in the modern era anywhere in the world, people living traditional lifestyles on traditional diets showed little to no sign of cancer. And it is also interesting to note that there's never been a documented case of breast cancer in a female chimpanzee… and they're 98% similar to us. So, we unequivocally know the cause - cancer is the result of our modern diet.

Our ancestors ate everything that walked, crawled, flew, or swam on this planet. Our systems just aren't geared for fast food, sweets, and pizza. Our ancestors moved – a lot. Exercise or vigorous activity lowers blood sugar, and it also lowers glutamine. When you're not eating a lot of carbs your mitochondria are burning ketones, and the oxygenation from all the exercise is keeping those mitochondria super healthy, at their highest level of energy efficiency. There was no obesity in these people; they had tremendous energy; they weren't dying from the things that are killing us.

It's primarily our lifestyle choices that are causing cancer to develop - probably the result of a gradual accumulative process from too many carbs in our diet, not enough exercise, too much emotional and mental stress, not enough sleep, and variable chemical and electromagnetic insults in our environment that we errantly take for granted. Put all these impactful factors together and you damage and reduce the efficiency of your mitochondria and probably compromise the joy of living, even before we mention increasing the risk of developing cancer. We really need to be thinking about all the things that cause dysfunction in our mitochondria from this day forward.

So how do you optimize the health of the mitochondria in the complex world that we live in? Certainly start with regular exercise and stop the over-consumption of processed carbohydrates. But also, as much as possible, begin to educate yourself and act to eliminate environmental factors that contribute to regulatory dysfunction in your body... like avoiding ubiquitous microplastics as much as possible. Learn about the benefits of vigorous exercise as opposed to mild exercise. Learn about fasting – both intermittent fasting and longer-term water fasting. Reduce or minimize your exposure to excessive electromagnetic radiation that comes from televisions, computers, smart phones, microwaves... in a word, technology. Replace it with spending more time in nature, reading a good book, playing an instrument, or meditating. All of this has direct impact on the balance and health of the body – short-term and long-term.

Cancer is preventable. It is a lifestyle disease. Reduce the risk by living responsibly.

extracted from YouTube, October 7, 2024, The Diary of a CEO podcast with Dr Thomas Seyfried is a Professor of biology, genetics and biochemistry at Boston College and author of ‘Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer’

and below, from the substack of Clif High on November 25, 2024

                                                    Clif High is a successful cancer survivor

Here is a listing of tonics, many of which have anticancer properties, but which are offered not for those aspects, but rather as energy, mood, mental clarity, and Ki (Life force/energy) support.

Fighting cancer is a depressing, slow, difficult slog on a moment by moment basis. These herbal tonics will aid your mental clarity and focus, which will aid your mood, and endurance on the daily push for success.

Note…..BIG NOTE….that not all tonics are suitable for all bodies and all times and under all conditions. So go into this with the expectation that you will try many before you settle on something compatible with your body at this time. Note also that as you defeat the cancer, even then, with success, your biochemistry will be changing, and thus your need for specific tonics is expected to change.

BIG NOTE NUMBER TWO: If you have a physician, run your choices by them JUST to be sure that they don’t conflict with aspect of your treatment plan. DON’T BE STUPID. Ask your doctor.

If you are fighting TURBO CANCER, you will need to be very aggressive.

Anyway. Here is the list. Some notes for caution are included.

Name: Chuchuhuasi
Benefits: Energy boost, anti-inflammatory, pain relief, supports recovery from fatigue.
Cycling and Notes: Use for 2-3 weeks, then take a 1-week break to avoid overloading.
Hormonal Impacts: No significant hormonal impacts reported, but can improve stamina indirectly.

Name: Ginseng (Panax)
Benefits: Enhances mental clarity, supports adrenal function, boosts immune system.
Cycling and Notes: Take for 3 weeks, then 1-week off. Siberian ginseng can be alternated for variety.
Hormonal Impacts: Can influence cortisol levels; use cautiously with adrenal fatigue.

Name: Maca Root
Benefits: Improves mood, stabilizes energy levels, supports hormonal balance.
Cycling and Notes: Use consistently for 2-3 months, then take a 2-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: Strong hormonal impact, balances estrogen/testosterone; choose red, black, or yellow maca based on needs.

Name: Yerba Maté
Benefits: Enhances alertness, supports mood, provides antioxidants and mild stimulation.
Cycling and Notes: Suitable for daily use; avoid excessive amounts to prevent overstimulation.
Hormonal Impacts: Minimal hormonal impacts; safe stimulant.

Name: Guayusa
Benefits: Provides calm focus, boosts mental clarity, antioxidants, and energy.
Cycling and Notes: Can be taken daily; best used in the morning or mid-afternoon to avoid sleep disturbance.
Hormonal Impacts: No hormonal impacts reported.

Name: Rhodiola Rosea
Benefits: Adaptogen, reduces fatigue, improves focus, enhances resilience to stress.
Cycling and Notes: Cycle 3 weeks on, 1 week off to maintain effectiveness.
Hormonal Impacts: Minimal hormonal impacts; supports adrenal health indirectly.

Name: Cat’s Claw
Benefits: Immune support, anti-inflammatory, reduces oxidative stress.
Cycling and Notes: Use for 2 months, then take a 2-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: No direct hormonal impacts; supports immune health.

Name: Ashwagandha
Benefits: Reduces stress, enhances mental focus, supports adrenal function, and improves mood.
Cycling and Notes: Use daily for 6-8 weeks, then take a 1-2 week break.
Hormonal Impacts: Can influence cortisol and thyroid function.

Name: Cordyceps
Benefits: Boosts energy, supports respiratory health, enhances stamina and recovery.
Cycling and Notes: Best taken daily for 1-2 months, then a 1-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: No significant hormonal impacts; boosts ATP production.

Name: Pau d’Arco
Benefits: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, supports immune health, and enhances detoxification.
Cycling and Notes: Use for 1 month, then take a 1-2 week break.
Hormonal Impacts: No direct hormonal impacts.

Name: Eleuthero
Benefits: Adaptogen, enhances energy and stamina, improves recovery from stress.
Cycling and Notes: Cycle 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
Hormonal Impacts: Mild cortisol regulation.

Name: Schisandra Berry
Benefits: Supports liver function, improves focus and mood, reduces stress, and boosts immunity.
Cycling and Notes: Use daily for 1-2 months, then take a 1-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: No direct hormonal impacts.

Name: Muira Puama
Benefits: Enhances mood, supports cognitive function, reduces fatigue.
Cycling and Notes: Cycle 3 weeks on, 1 week off.
Hormonal Impacts: May enhance testosterone in some individuals; use cautiously.

Name: Suma Root
Benefits: Adaptogen, boosts energy, improves endurance, supports hormonal balance.
Cycling and Notes: Use for 3-4 weeks, then take a 1-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: Known as "Brazilian ginseng"; may regulate hormone levels indirectly.

Name: Holy Basil
Benefits: Reduces stress, enhances mood, supports mental clarity, and balances energy.
Cycling and Notes: Use daily for up to 2 months, then take a 1-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: Mild hormonal impacts; can lower cortisol.

Name: Bacopa Monnieri
Benefits: Enhances memory, reduces stress, supports cognitive function.
Cycling and Notes: Use consistently for 12 weeks to see full benefits; no strict cycling required.
Hormonal Impacts: No direct hormonal effects.

Name: Catuaba Bark
Benefits: Improves mood, enhances focus, supports energy and libido.
Cycling and Notes: Cycle 3 weeks on, 1 week off.
Hormonal Impacts: Mild hormonal effects; may enhance testosterone indirectly.

Name: Goji Berry
Benefits: Antioxidants, boosts mood, supports eye health, and provides mild energy.
Cycling and Notes: Can be consumed daily as part of the diet or as a tea.
Hormonal Impacts: No direct hormonal effects.

Name: Tribulus Terrestris
Benefits: Supports vitality, improves stamina, and enhances mood.
Cycling and Notes: Use for 3-4 weeks, then take a 1-week break.
Hormonal Impacts: May enhance testosterone; use with caution for hormonal-sensitive conditions.