Scientists Show How Certain Vegetables Combat Cancer

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Julieanne — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:58:25 GMT

MorganW, to use the words 'organic' and 'minerals' together makes no sense. Organic means carbon-based, and minerals are rocks. All plant life is 'organic'- they may absorb minerals from the soil, but these come originally from rocks.

re: Scientists Show How Certain Vegetables Combat Cancer

Nele — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:58:52 GMT

While the article is really good and increasing the intake of vegetables for most of us will do more than a litlle benefit, there are few things inside that disturb me to a certain point.

First, I really dislike when benefits of any specific natural health thing are isolated. For example, here the benefits of sulforaphane are stressed but possibly years will pass before we see that sulforaphane needs few other things in brocolli in order to be useful. Something like the vitamin C and bioflavonoides. For me,isolating one active component and giving the credit to it only is wrong in most if not all cases.

Second, as I do follow Weston Price site too, I read that eating too much cruciferous vegetables can also pose some health hazards mainly due to the so called goitrogens. For those interested in it, the link is www.westonaprice.org/.../crucifers.html.

However, Dr. M correctly states the amount nneded to provide the benefit. One should care not to disturb the balance and embark in big everyday portions of brocolli and other crucifers. As in many cases, the balance is the key; decisevly avoid the bad and don't overdo but balance the good...

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pro-lon — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:37:58 GMT

GregD, The first thing was to do the water test in the morning to check if fungus was a problem then bi-carb & citric acid to control it. Two caps of colloidal minerals first up before b/fast then with b/fast 4x 75 mg co-enz Q10, 2x multi calcium, zinc, magnesium, vitamin A & E and 12 x 500mg spirulina. During the day 5-6 shots of oxy rich or Cell food oxy then during the day or early evening 2x 50-60 drop doses of Zeolite, not sure which Zeolite you have there but my scientist friend found the MLM US Zeolite worked out too expensive comparing the Zeolite content so I used the Australian Zeo8 and with reasonable good vegie and fruit etc I made rapid progress. Looking back and watching others Fungus control is no.1 then oxy and Zeolite with Q10 seemed to make the big difference, if you check with google roger squamous cell zeolite aust you should find my tumour pics etc

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health bug — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:56:46 GMT

Dear Bensimo,

YES, I inadvertently typed "acidic" when I meant alkaline - thanks for catching that for me!

Let me also reiterate that sugar, which is ACIDIC, also robs the body of oxygen.

Please eat with caution.

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marisa-sunlight — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:33:30 GMT

Easycell,

the reason from a Chinese medicine perspective not to eat too many bananas is that they are Damp forming, which is considered a pathogenic factor. It's a bit like if you have a moist wall, then you are inviting mould. Damp sinks the energy of our foods, which ought to go up and stagnates, which again causes the energuy and food substances not to be transported properly.

From a boichemical perspective it makes sense too: they are full of sugar and raise the blood sugar levels quickly, which can cause obesity etc. I would suggest if you are to eat bananas, chew them really well, as they need the enzymes form your mouth to be digested properly.

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jacqkline — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:51:19 GMT

Fungi cause infection when some change in the body (rising glucose levels from diabetes mellitus; lowered resistance from an immunosuppressive drug, radiation, aging, or a disease, such as cancer or human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection) permits their sudden proliferation or when they're introduced systemically by I.V. or urinary cath-eters, drug abuse, hyperalimentation, or surgery. However, the most common predisposing factor remains the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which decrease the number of normal flora and permit an increasing number of candidal organisms to proliferate.

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jacqkline — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:39:36 GMT

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jacqkline — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:34:11 GMT

This is because CANCER IS A FUNGUS. www.cancerisafungus.com

The potential use of cabbage isothiocyanates to control Alternaria rot in bell pepper was tested. Solid phase microextraction and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry found allyl, benzyl, 2-phenylethyl and phenyl isothiocyanates in a ratio of 1:3.5:5.3:9.6, respectively, in cabbage leaves. The same proportion was used to prepare an isothiocyanate mixture from reagent grade isothiocyanates (MCIT) to test the effect on Alternaria alternata growth in vitro. Application of 0.28 and 0.56 mg/ml of MITC, with or without packing in low density polyethylene bags (LDPE), were also tested on bell pepper fruit inoculated with A. alternata, using a commercial fungicide as positive control. A concentration of 0.03 mg/ml of MITC inhibited 100% Alternaria growth in vitro. A treatment with 0.56 mg/ml of MCIT with LDPE bags performed better than the commercial fungicide to control fungi rot on bell pepper with no adverse effects on fruit quality. MCIT combined with LDPE bag showed potential to control Alternaria rot on bell pepper.

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jacqkline — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:31:37 GMT

Analysis of the isothiocyanates present in cabbage leaves extract and their potential application to control Alternaria rot in bell peppers

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R. Troncosoa, b, Corresponding Author Contact Information, E-mail The Corresponding Author, C. Espinozaa, A. Sánchez-Estradaa, M.E. Tiznadoa and Hugo S. Garcíab

aCentro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. Dirección de Tecnología de Alimentos de Origen Vegetal, Apartado Postal 1735, Carretera a La Victorial km 0.6, Hermosillo, Sonora 83000, México

bUNIDA, Instituto Tecnológico de Veracruz, M.A. de Quevedo 2779, Veracruz 91897, México

Received 20 January 2005;

accepted 18 February 2005.

Available online 24 March 2005.

Abstract

Keywords: Isothiocyanates; Natural fungicide; Fungal disease; Postharvest quality; Bell pepper

re: Scientists Show How Certain Vegetables Combat Cancer

pro-lon — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:23:12 GMT

Great, I've always enjoyed my vegetables and fruit, very active and little stress yet 18 months ago had a close shave with advanced Squamous cell which three medical experts thought would claim me till a scientist friend told me to ignore the Bull and look for a Fungul condition which turned out to be candida. I refused surgery etc and got my acidic levels under control with bi-carb then used colloidal mins, co-enzyme Q10, oxy rich, ZeoActive8 an Australian Zeolite in large doses plus a few assorted vitamins for good measure.

I knocked my cancer out in around 14 weeks and have little or no sign of where it was and after talking to many others who were in the same situation and used the same methods I can't stress how deadly Fungus is, especially toenail and skin Fungus. My current situation is so good I've never felt better and now I do my best to allert others around me to keep an eye out for signs of Fungus overload which I believe gave me the acidic environment which allowed my cancer to activate, this theory made more sense to me than the rubbish the Doctors tried on me. My tumour pics are available to view if anyone wants.

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janeesc — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 03:01:25 GMT

I have eaten broccoli and other fresh fruit and vegetables every day for as long as i can remember, i do not drink much alcohol and have never smoked. I am very fit, exercising every day, never eating takeaway, fried or fatty food. I have borderline cholestoral, high blood pressure had a partial thyroidectomy and am now recovering from breast cancer at the age of 52. I read these articles with great interest, hoping for some answers but, after lots of research of my own, i am certain most cancers, particularly in women, are linked to the way your body copes with stress. i meet regularly with a group of 'survivors' and that is the only common thread among us. Granted, vegies and clean living have no doubt helped me through my recovery, but they certainly do not prevent.

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curious7 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:37:51 GMT

Ours should be a simple diet, made up of as many fresh raw, whole fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains as possible. The key to our health lies in what we eat. Not to mention we add things to our diets, that break down the body, destroy beneficial enzymes, cells and so forth. For example the pancreas puts out insulin which in turn aids the body in turning the simple sugars we absorb from our foods into energy. When we make a habit of eating foods that are essentially dead that means the the fuel used is not replaced, and if this continues we become diabetic. So some say why then do very young children develope Diabetes? Basically because Mom, especially had a very bad diet.

There is the consumption of alcohol, caffine, and tobacco, that also contribute to the lack of wellness we as humans suffer. Oh and let us not forget the toxins in this so called advanced world.

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jetsonfood — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:30:21 GMT

I agree with Jimmy, it is hard to find good produce especially in the Northeast. That is why we are supposed to be eating 7 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, more is better since the quality of the produce is compromised because of things like soil depletion and then the produce is picked before it is ripe so it can be shipped hundreds of miles....by the time we get it, much of the nutrition is gone. Then we go and cook what nutrients are left right out of the food. Throw away your microwaves, microwaving destroys over 90% of whatever nutrition is left! Raw is best but if you must cook, just lightly steam.

I have taken a concentrated whole food product for the past 14 years in order to help fill in the gaps. I really think it is difficult to get all we need from our foods unless we are willing to make eating a full time job!

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Art of Sound — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:04:04 GMT

Re: .. 3. Get appropriate amounts of animal-based omega-3 fats such as krill oil or fish oil, and reduce your intake of omega-6 oils.

I think more research is needed here. The assumption is that everyone needs more omega-3 fats, and as a result some people may be overdoing it. We should remember that both omega-3 and omega-6 are EFA's, meaning, our body needs them, and can't create them. Then the next point is that we need these fats in the right amount and proportion. Personally I found much benefit from taking fishoil for several months. Then the benefit stopped. Now I am taking a mixture with a ratio of 1 (omega-3) to 4 (omega-6) and the benefits have returned. As this change occurred around the same time that my nutrititional type changed (from protein type to balanced type), I strongly suspect the correct ratio may vary based on our nutritional type. Has anyone else experienced this?

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EasyCell — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:58:26 GMT

Inky, I believe the reason Jay Patrick and others don't eat to many banannas is because they have a lot of calories. I havn't heard anything else bad about them. Maybe someone else could fill us in a little more on the subject.