papaya leaves – Melly’s suggestions

I now realize for FRESH leaves: put as much in non-metallic pot and cover with water and boil then simmer til it gets to 1/2 of its original water.

With DRIED leaves steep one teaspoon of powderized/cut up dried leaves in cup of boiling water.

Take 3 to 6 cups a day.

It is very bitter.

Melly

Alan’s experience with methyl jasmonate

In June my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The cancer had
> spread to her adrenal gland, liver and brain by the time it was
> discovered. She immediately started radiation treatments and was
> preparing to start chemotherapy. In July after her last radiation
> treatment she developed pneumonia, spent 7 days in ICU and was
> virtually given up on by the Dr’s. She fought through and surprised us
> all. She was too weak to start the chemo. In August she started
> swelling to the point that fluid was oozing from her skin, her primary
> physician started her on lasix and potassium for the swelling, her
> potassium levels still dropped and she had to be readmitted to ICU to
> get her potassium back up. She had 1100 ml of fluid drained from her
> lung. 10 days later (September) she had to have more fluid drained
> from her lung, this time 1600 ml was removed, the Dr’s told me there
> was nothing more they could do and sent her home under Hospice care.
> September 18 I gave her her first treatment of Methyl Jasmonate using
> a Vick’s Personal Steam Inhaler with 2 ml of MJ, Prior to the
> treatments she had very labored breathing, especially when she was
> sleeping and also had sleep apnea (4 to 5 second pauses between
breaths).
> September 20 I started noticing an improvement in her breathing, she
> still had the apnea but she was no longer struggling to breath.
> September 21 I noticed the swelling was reducing.
> September 22 I stopped giving her Lasix, swelling still reducing.
> September 24 I gave her her second treatment of MJ. Swelling is still
> reducing and almost completely gone.
> September 25 I watched her sleeping, her breathing is the best it has
> been in over 2 years and NO sleep apnea! Swelling is gone!
>
> After only 2 treatments of MJ we are very optimistic. I wish I had
> found out about MJ when she was first diagnosed, I highly recommend MJ
> to anyone. I will try to update the progress as we continue the
> treatments.
>
> Alan
>

Ellen’s experience with sunlight

> I’m sure you all know how great vitamin D is, well, there’s a
> corollary. It’s light. Sunlight. The science on this is awesome. Dr.
> John Ott, he of the Walt Disney studios time-lapse photography, is a
> pioneer in the science of light and health. He coined the term
> “malillumination” because we know what malnutrition is, and he believes
> that lack of the proper light causes all kinds of health problems.
> We’re talking indoor as well as outdoor light. I’ve researched this
> subject extensively for the other yahoogroup I belong to, cll
> alternative therapies. So what I’m writing here is just the tip of the
> iceberg as far as what I know, so I’m giving you the condensed version.
> First of all, I began sunbathing in June at high noon with no
> sunscreen (yes, I know about skin cancer, and have lots of research
> about that, and how phony the research is that we need sunscreen). Skin
> cancer’s caused by way too much sun and sunburns, that’s not what I’m
> talking about. I did limit it at first to 15 minutes one side only, by
> kitchen timer. I gradually increased my exposure, sunbathing only 3-4
> times a week, and am currently at 25 min. back, 25 min. front. You
> have to know your own skin type to do this: I tan, don’t burn. I
> started feeling better quickly, my blood pressure went way down. Then,
> I had bloodwork and had them run a serum vitamin D test (I hadn’t taken
> any D supplements during this time). My serum vitamin D shot up greatly
> with the 3-4 times a week nude sunbathing. The vitamin D, 25-OH, D3 WAS
> 27, back in April, and is now 43. I’m very happy about that. I also
> started losing weight, as sunlight ramps up metabolism. Here’s some
> info on how sunlight kills cancer cells.
> http://www.ghchealt h.com/full- spectrum- light.html
> Now, about indoor lighting. There is a great book called “Light:
> Medicine of the Future,” by Jacob Liberman, O.D., Ph.D.. One great
> thing are the appendices. There’s a list of docs in every state who
> practice syntonic optometry (use of colors, etc.), and there’s a page on
> full spectrum light sources. What I gleaned, finally, is what to look
> for when ordering the indoor lights. It’s something called the
> color-rendering index (CRI). To really be full-spectrum, lights should
> have a CRI of anything over 90. The sun is 100. A standard cool-white
> fluorescent light has a CRI of only 68. Bulbs should also have a
> “correlated color temperature” between 5,000-7,000 Kelvin. I found a
> great source, thanks to an internet friend, here’s that info:
> http://www.fullspec trumsolutions. com/natural- lighting. htm
> I bought a lamp for my bedroom, and I love the whitish-bluish outdoor
> light (no UV).
> I also know that there is new research that blue light kills tumors,
> and there is some blue light coming from the sun. I’ve already asked my
> dentist if he would shine some of his blue light that they use to harden
> fillings on my neck (I have enlarged lymph nodes due to cll). I didn’t
> get a yes or a no. I gave him the articles. I’ll ask him again the
> next time I see him. Here’s that research:
> http://www.scienced aily.com/ releases/ 2008/06/08062411 0831.htm
> This are nothing but benefits to proper use of lighting, both indoor and
> outdoor.
> Ellen
>

Loretta Lanphier’s liver cleanse suggestions

Some suggestions to help the olive oil/grapefruit mixture go down easily (from someone who is a pro at liver/cleansing by personal experience and is beginning her Fall liver/gallbladder/ digestive tract cleanse on Monday.)

1)  Prepare the olive oil/grapefruit mixture in the morning of the last day. Place the mixture in a glass bottle with a lid so that it can be shaken later.  Shake well and place in fridge.  The colder the mixture when consumed, the easier it is to get down.

2)  Use ¾ cup of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil and at least ½ cup to ¾ cup of organic, freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice.  Do not use lemon juice, orange juice or any other type of juice.  Grapefruit juice helps to form an emulsion with the olive oil and thus makes the mixture thin.

3)  You can add 1-2 drops of pepperment essential oil to help with any nausea that may be experienced later.

4)  30 minutes before it is time to consume the mixture take it out of the fridge to allow the oil to become liquid. It should still be cold when consumed.

5)  Right before consuming shake VERY, VERY well.

6)  Use a straw to drink the mixture.

7)  “Drink It Down Quickly!”

8)  If any oil gets on the lips you can use a lemon wedge to take it off.

9)  Be sure to go to bed and lay down immediately on your right side.
10) You can mix the espom salts in som organic, freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice, which will help it to go down better.

Even though this is the part of liver/gallbladder cleansing that is most dreaded, it really is not bad at all.  I have done many, many of these cleanses personally and with clients, although the one I do is a bit different.

If you experience nausea during the night, get up and walk around a bit.  I always did my cleanse late enough in the day so that when I went to lay down after drinking the mixture, I was down for the night thus allowing my body to do cleansing and repair while I’m sleeping.  Most people do not vomit; however, if this should happen don’t think that you have cleansed for nothing.  Actually it is the body’s way of getting out toxins and is a good sign.

Be sure to perform this cleanse 4-6 times with at least 10 days to 3 weeks in between (depending upon how fragile one is). After this period of cleansing perform a clease every 3 months or at the beginning of every season.  There is no way that one cleanse is going to get out years and years of toxins.

Be Well
Loretta

Positive Health Magazine’s Review of ‘Cancer: The Complete Recovery Guide’

Review of Cancer: The Complete Recovery Guide and Cancer Recovery Guide: 15 Alternative and Complementary Strategies for Restoring Health by Sandra Goodman, Editor, Positive Health Magazine:

“These two books should be on the shelves of every medical practitioner who counsels or treats cancer patients, as well as cancer patients and their families.”

The following is a link to the full review:.
http://www.positivehealth.com/book-view.php?reviewid=223

Review of ‘Cancer: The Complete Recovery Guide’ in CancerGuide.com

2008 additions: Two books by Jonathan Chamberlain.

[The following two reviews are by P. Feist, 9/08]

Cancer Recovery Guide: 15 Alternative and Complementary Strategies for Restoring Health. By Jonathan Chamberlain. 2008, Clairview Books.

Cancer Recovery Guide is intended as a quick run-through of the current strategies for fighting cancer via complementary and alternative methods. Fifteen strategies are listed, from emotional/psychological aspects in “Embrace Hope – Cancer is Curable” and “Love and Forgive Yourself and Others”, to treatment aspects such as “Empower the Body” and “Feed the Body with the Right Nutrients”.

Cancer, The Complete Recovery Guide. By Jonathan Chamberlain. 2008, Long Island Press.

Cancer, The Complete Recovery Guide is a long and detailed book, expanding on the shorter Cancer Recovery Guide. Covered are methods for reducing the side effects of conventional chemotherapy and radiation, the importance of attitude and emotions, and numerous therapies outside conventional western medical treatments. Well-covered are herbal and vitamin strategies. I think these books are useful to anyone who wants to sift through the current (2008) CAM strategies. The books are upbeat, clearly written, easy to read, and well-referenced. I like how the author’s foreword addresses the situation where you are helping someone who has cancer, and the fact that not everyone wants information or that you may disagree, and the importance of relationships in fighting cancer. More information on Jonathan Chamberlain’s web site.

As a side note, Jonathan sent me copies of his books, and I was going to offer to send these review copies on to someone else on the his list of potential reviewers. This did not happen because, quite frankly, I especially wanted to keep the Complete Recovery Guide because it is an excellent, up-to-date resource. I am the list administrator for several ACOR pediatric cancer support lists, and often need to look something up, as many listmembers are interested in CAM. [PF]

Steve Martin’s “Ultimate cancer protocol”

The Ultimate Cancer and Leukemia Treatment Protocol. NF-kappaB This essay is reposted from www.grouppekurosawa.com One of the most important anti-cancer/leukemia targets is the genetic factor NF-kappaB. In the last few years, it has become apparent that NF-kappaB is a critical factor for the continued survival of cancer stem cells. These stem cells are the ONLY cells that can promote the continued proliferation of cancer and leukemia cells. As previously discussed, cancer and leukemia cells will die on their own if cancer stem cells are eliminated from the bulk of malignant cells. The average cancer/leukemia cell can propagate on its own for unknown generations, but eventually it will die. These cells, contrary to previous dogma, are NOT immortal. Cancer stem cells, on the other hand, are immortal. As long as they exist, the respective cancer or leukemia will not be eliminated from the body. Three years ago a study was conducted showing that parthenolide, the active ingredient in feverfew, killed acute myeloid leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia blast cell progenitor and stem cells. The target was NF-kappaB. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15687234&itool=pubmed_docsum Unfortunately, parthenolide is insoluble in water and therefore poorly bioavailable. A synthetic form of parthenolide was developed that has 70% oral bioavailability. This compound induces the rapid death of primary stem cells from myeloid and lymphoid cell populations and is toxic to the bulk tumor load. Again, the target is NF-kappaB. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=17804695&itool=pubmed_docsum The following study, published in May of this year, did an extensive analysis of the cancer stem cells found in prostate cancers. They found that these cancer specific stem cells were pro-inflammatory. The four main pathways activated were JAK/STAT signaling, cell adhension and extracellular matrix interactions, focal adhesion signaling and WNT signaling. I will be discussing WNT signaling in the next essay. If parthenolide blocks the activation of NF-kappaB in these stem cells, the cells die of apoptosis. Normal stem cells are not affected. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/queryd.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=18492237&itool=pubmed_docsum Other studies have found that cancer stem cells do not contain an excessive amount of NF-kappaB. However, in cancer stem cells the NF-kappaB is chronically activated. The following new study is very exciting in its implications. First, it shows that NF-kappaB inhibitors such as parthenolide preferentially inhibit breast cancer stem cells. Second, it compares and contrasts parthenolide with the chemo drug paclitaxel (Taxol) with respect to their efficacy against cancer stem cells and normal cancer cells. At a low dose of 1 microM, parthenolide inhibits the growth of cancer stem cells by 40%, and normal cancer cells by 3%. When the dose is increased to 5 microM, parthenolide inhibited stem cell growth by 95% and normal cancer cell growth by 66%. Paclitaxel, on the other hand, at a dose of 2.5 nanoM inhibited normal cancer cell growth by 50% and stem cell growth by 40%. The authors found that a combination of parthenolide and paclitaxel acted synergistically to reduce tumor mass in cancer bearing mice. We have two ways to reduce NF-kappaB in cancer cells. Glutamine is the first and parthenolide is the second. Parthenolide, due to its poor bioavailability, must be administered topically in a 70% DMSO gel. I have 99% pure parthenolide if anyone wants it. It cost $100 for 10 grams payable via PayPal. The PayPal payment address is smartin@grouppekurosawa.net. The 10 grams is mixed in four ounces of the DMSO gel, a standard commercial size. Parthenolide is effective in low concentrations so a little could go a long way. In the next essay, I will discuss the WNT pathway that stimulates the growth of cancer stem cells. Cyclic AMP inhibitors, of which there are many, inhibit this pathway.

Interview with Jonathan Chamberlain

Iain McNay (founder of Conscious TV) interviewed me (Jonathan Chamberlain, author of Cancer: The Complete Recovery Guide www.fightingcancer.com). To see the interview click on the link below

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1417325930/bclid1424672738/bctid1777209748

Interview with Beata Bishop

Beata Bishop is a 25 year+  survivor of malignant melanoma who cured herself using the Gerson Diet. Here is my interview with her

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1417325930/bclid1424672738/bctid1795086342

Some interesting vitamin C links

Cancer: Intravenous Vitamin C Effective Treatment
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2005/09/13/ cancer_intraveno us_vitamin_ c_
effective_treatment .htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2005/09/13/ cancer_intraveno us_vitamin_ c_effective_ treatment. htm)

Studies during the 1970s first suggested administration of high doses of
ascorbate might provide a clinical benefit for treating cancer, but later
studies using the same high doses found no benefit.

However, researchers now say the original studies used intravenous and oral
ascorbate, while subsequent studies used only oral administration.
Recognizing those differences might account for the disparate clinical outcomes, Mark
Levine and colleagues at the National Institutes of Health reexamined
intravenous ascorbate therapy in cultured cancer cell lines.

The researchers found ascorbate killed cancer cells at concentrations that
would only be achievable through intravenous infusion. Normal cells were not
affected by ascorbate at any concentration.

Additionally, the scientists report ascorbate treatment led to the formation
of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical that can kill cells, suggesting a potential
mechanism for the therapy.

The research appears in this week’s online, early edition of the Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences.

From: Phys.org Vitamin C: possible cancer-killing promise
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2005/09/13/ cancer_intraveno us_vitamin_ c_effective_ treatment
.htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2005/09/13/ cancer_intraveno us_vitamin_ c_effective_ treatment. htm)

See also Web MD Study: Vitamin C May Fight Cancer
_http://www.webmd. com/cancer/ news/20050912/ study-vitamin- c-may-fight- cancer_
(http://www.webmd. com/cancer/ news/20050912/ study-vitamin- c-may-fight- cancer)

Jonathan Campbell _http://www.cqs. com/_ (http://www.cqs. com/) wrote,
providing further references.

This treatment has been used for several decades at Riordan’s clinic in
Wichita, KA, _http://www.brightsp ot.org_ (http://www.brightsp ot.org/) . Here are
the current links describing the therapies:

_http://www.cancerac tion.org. gg/inext. htm_
(http://www.cancerac tion.org. gg/inext. htm) description of the therapy

_http://www.cancerac tion.org. gg/recnac. htm_
(http://www.cancerac tion.org. gg/recnac. htm) actual treatment protocol: administration and preparation details

I recommend this intravenous therapy as an adjunct to the Rath oral cancer
therapy, which is described in general at
_http://www.stopping -cancer-naturall y.org_ (http://www.stopping -cancer-naturall y.org/) and explicitly in my
cancer manual, info at _http://www.cqs. com/cancertherap y.htm_
(http://www.cqs. com/cancertherap y.htm) and available at _http://www.cqs. com/manuals. htm_
(http://www.cqs. com/manuals. htm) .

End of Jonathan’s comment.

We should also make a distinction between ascorbic acid (generally called
vitamin C) and mineral ascorbates, that is vitamin C bound to a mineral such as
calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium. This latter one is the form utilized
by the human body. Since intravenous vitamin C is always in ascorbate form,
perhaps that could explain why a difference in efficacy is observed between
oral and the intravenous vitamin C.

According to Hickey, vitamin C has an extremely short half life in the body
-around 30 minutes – so a constant supply, either by intravenous drip or by
multiple doses during the whole day, is important to obtain the full
beneficial effect.

See also:

Observations On the Dose and Administration of Ascorbic Acid When Employed
Beyond the Range Of A Vitamin In Human Pathology by Frederick R. Klenner
_http://www.orthomed .com/klenner. htm_ (http://www.orthomed .com/klenner. htm)

The Stonewalling of Vitamin C by Chris Gupta
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/chris/ 2005/09/14/ the_stonewalling _of_vitamin_
c.htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/chris/ 2005/09/14/ the_stonewalling _of_vitamin_ c.htm)

Intravenous Vitamin C Kills Cancer Cells
_http://www.prisonpl anet.com/ articles/ september2005/ 140905killscells .htm_
(http://www.prisonpl anet.com/ articles/ september2005/ 140905killscells .htm)

High Dose Intravenous Vitamin C Fights Cancer
_http://www.vitalraa det.dk/index. php?id=71& backPID=71& tt_news=220_
(http://www.vitalraa det.dk/index. php?id=71& backPID=71& tt_news=220)
_http://www.vitalraa det.dk/305+ M53578ceea93. 0.html_
(http://www.vitalraa det.dk/305+ M53578ceea93. 0.html)

Intravenously administered vitamin C as cancer therapy: three cases
_http://www.cmaj. ca/cgi/content/ full/174/ 7/937_
(http://www.cmaj. ca/cgi/content/ full/174/ 7/937) (http://www.vitalraa det.dk/305+ M53578ceea93. 0.html)
The March 28, 2006 issue of the Canadian Medical Journal, reports three
cases of individuals with terminal cancer who experienced unexpectedly long
survival times following the administration of high dose intravenous vitamin C.

Vitamin C: Cancer cure?
_http://www.philly. com/mld/inquirer /living/health/ 14842932. htm_
(http://www.philly. com/mld/inquirer /living/health/ 14842932. htm)
Is mainstream medical science ignoring an inexpensive, painless, readily
available cure for cancer? Mark Levine mulls this loaded question. The
government nutrition researcher has published new evidence that suggests vitamin C can
work like chemotherapy – only better. But so far, he hasn’t been able to
interest cancer experts in conducting the kind of conclusive studies that, one
way or the other, would advance treatment.

Related Articles

VITAMIN C AND CANCER: NEW DEVELOPMENTS
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/chris/ 2004/07/20/ vitamin_c_ and_cancer_ new_dev
elopments.htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/chris/ 2004/07/20/ vitamin_c_ and_cancer_ new_developments .htm)
…”No non-toxic, readily available agent has ever been approved by the Food
and Drug Administration for the treatment of cancer. Vitamin C at retail
sells for around five cents per gram. The cost of even 100 grams prepared for
intravenous use is still very inexpensive compared to patented chemotherapy. I
therefore don’t think you will find many drug companies lining up to test and
market such a readily available agent…. [read more] July 20, 2004 – Chris
Gupta

Vitamin C beats statins in cholesterol – heart disease
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2003/11/09/ vitamin_c_ beats_statins_ in_ch
olesterol_heart_ disease.htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2003/11/09/ vitamin_c_ beats_statins_ in_cholesterol_ heart_disease. htm)
The solution to high cholesterol and therefore heart attacks – tell us Astra
Zeneca and Pfizer, two of the heavyweights in pharmaceutical remedies – is
to take their drugs, Crestor and Liptor respectively. According to what Dr.
Mercola tells us in one of his recent articles – Crestor and Other Statins: Are
They Really Worth the Risk? – there are serious side effects to these drugs,
one of them being… [read more] November 09, 2003 – Sepp Hasslberger

Stop America’s # 1 Killer!…Heart Disease
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/chris/ 2006/09/26/ stop_americas_ 1_killerheart_
disease.htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/chris/ 2006/09/26/ stop_americas_ 1_killerheart_ disease.htm)
Dr. Levy’s Book “Stop America’s # 1 Killer! Reversible Vitamin Deficiency
Found To Be Origin Of All Coronary Heart Disease” is the de facto support for
Drs. Irwin Stone/Linius Pauling vitamin C seminal work: regarding Vitamin C
deficiency in humans and its relation to disease. A most comprehensive look at
all known risk factors for heart disease are considered. While Vitamin C in
itself, in sufficient quantities, and on its… [read more] September 26, 2006
- Chris Gupta

Researchers: Vitamin C Deficiency Widespread – Link to Heart Disease,
Infections, Cancer
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2004/07/09/ researchers_ vitamin_c_ deficie
ncy_widespread_ link_to_heart_ disease_infectio ns_cancer. htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2004/07/09/ researchers_ vitamin_c_ deficiency_ widespread_ lin
k_to_heart_disease_ infections_ cancer.htm)
In their book “Ascorbate – The Science of Vitamin C”, Steve Hickey PhD and
Hilary Roberts PhD point out that deficiency of vitamin C is far more
widespread than is generally acknowledged by medical doctors and dieticians today.
The two scientists, specialized in medical biophysics and nutrition, have
challenged the scientific basis of the recommended daily amounts for this vitamin
with medical authorities including the NIH – the National Institutes.. . [read
more] July 09, 2004 – Sepp Hasslberger

Vitamins E, C effective in high doses – prevent Alzheimers
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2004/01/20/ vitamins_ e_c_effective_ in_hig
h_doses_prevent_ alzheimers. htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2004/01/20/ vitamins_ e_c_effective_ in_high_doses_ prevent_alzheime rs.htm)
While our legislative authorities are at great pains to protect us from the
“potential” negative effects of supplementation of vital nutrients in high
doses, there is a chance that they may have it all wrong. The documented
negative effects are those of approved and properly prescribed pharmaceutical
drugs, which have become a major cause of death in western-medicine dominated
areas. Instead, more and more evidence is emerging for the absolutely.. . [read
more] January 20, 2004 – Sepp Hasslberger

Overcoming Aids, Infections, Heart Disease: Vitamin C Is Key
_http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2005/04/22/ overcoming_ aids_infections_ he
art_disease_ vitamin_c_ is_key.htm_
(http://www.newmedia explorer. org/sepp/ 2005/04/22/ overcoming_ aids_infections_ heart_disease_ vitamin_c_ is_key.htm)
Vitamin C may be a life-saver, wrote Jane Feinmann in a recent article in
The Independent, one of the major papers in the UK. According to the article,
in June 1949 when polio was at its peak. Dr Frederick Klenner, a clinical
researcher from Reidsville, North Carolina, reported that a massive intravenous
dose of Vitamin C – up to 20,000mg daily for three days (today’s recommended
daily allowance is 60mg)… [read more] April 22, 2005 – Sepp Hasslberger