NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CANCER
“We don’t knowingly choose disease, but we do choose diet & lifestyles that lead to disease.”
There is only one Disease = Malfunctioning Cells & two causes for malfunctioning cells:
1.Toxicity
2. Nutrient Deficiency
COMMON MYTHS: CANCER & SUPPLEMENTS
Myth #1 “ Vitamins feed cancer cells.”
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Withholding nutritional supplements is like destroying the village to save it.
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The only way to selectively starve cancer cells is to withhold glucose ( carbs) and keep the body alkaline
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Normal healthy cells use carbohydrates, protein and fat for their energy. Cancer cells ONLY use glucose (carbohydrates) and require acidic conditions to metabolize the glucose.
GOOD CANCER STRATEGY
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Keep blood sugar low
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Keep blood alkaline (alfalfa and vegetables). sugar, meat and dairy make blood acidic.
MYTH #2 “VITAMINS INTERFERE WITH CHEMO DRUGS”
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No good clinical studies have ever shown that supplements interfere with chemotherapy.
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To be cautious, stop taking antioxidant supplements 2 days before chemo until 2 days after. (only antioxidants. Other supplements can continue)
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Chemo drugs are designed to leave the body rapidly after they do their job
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Some time between chemo treatments is required for normal cells to recover
Nutritional Studies - that showed the power of nutrition and cancer risk
In 2005, Harvard researchers reported the results of a study involving 1029 men with prostate cancer and 1,300 healthy men. After analyzing the blood of these men, researchers found that men with the highest level of vitamin D had significantly lower overall risk (45%) of prostate cancer, including aggressive prostate cancer. In addition, men with a specific receptor that helps vitamin D work got greater protection if they also had high levels of vitamin D in their blood. Those men had a 55% lower risk of prostate cancer and 77% lower risk of aggressive cancer. Dr. Jamie McManus MD, FAAFP
Ready the entire report: https://healthresource.shaklee.com/vitamin-d-shines-beyond-bone-health/
PRODUCTS THAT ADDRESS DIGESTIVE ISSUES
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For nausea – Stomach Soothing Complex or Drops
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For dehydration – Performance Hydrate
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Optiflora to restore essential probiotics
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EZ Gest provides all the digestive enzymes needed to digest fats, proteins, carbohydrates, etc if needed.
IT IS CRITICAL TO PROVIDE NUTRIENTS THE BONE MARROW NEEDS TO REPLENISH THE WHITE BLOOD CELLS AND THE PLATELETS.
Protein – critical to keep calories & protein up
Feed healthy marrow cells with Vita C, Vita E, Zinc, B Complex, Carotenoids, Vita Lea -- ALL IN VITALIZER Nutriferon – stimulates interferon production – which causes the bone marrow to make more immune cells.
Vivix®Anti-Aging at the Cellular Level*
Vivix® is formulated to Slow Aging at the Cellular Level® by targeting the key factors that cause it.* Derived from the world’s most potent source of polyphenols, the key ingredients in Vivix are scientifically proven to keep your cells young so you can live younger longer.*
Vivix® is formulated to Slow Aging at the Cellular Level® by targeting the key factors that cause it.* Powered by the world’s most potent source of polyphenols and backed by 27 global patents, Vivix delivers proven anti-aging benefits to help you live younger longer.*
Key ingredients in Vivix are shown to:
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Protect DNA from Damage*
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Neutralize Free Radicals*
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Protect Against Oxidative Stress*
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Blunt Inflammatory Response*‡
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Reduce Formation of Damaging AGE Proteins*
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Power Cellular Energy Production*
Protect DNA from Damage*
DNA damage is a significant driver of the aging process. As we age, our cells accumulate DNA damage, which can lead to disruptions in cellular function.
When DNA becomes damaged, cells can enter a state wherein they stop dividing. Nondividing cells secrete molecules that can cause cellular damage. DNA damage can also alter the proteins they encode. This can interfere with normal cellular processes. Damage to genes that regulate cellular metabolism, for example, can result in mitochondrial dysfunction. When mitochondria don't function properly, they produce free radicals, which can cause more DNA damage and perpetuate a cycle of damage and impaired cellular function.
While cells do possess mechanisms to repair damaged DNA, the body's ability to repair DNA damage becomes less efficient as we age, further contributing to the accumulation of damage.
How Vivix Helps
Key ingredients in Vivix have been shown in laboratory studies to protect DNA from damage.* Cells that received Vivix ingredient application have shown significantly less DNA damage than cells without Vivix ingredient application.
Protect Against Oxidative Stress and Neutralize Free Radicals*
Oxidative stress occurs when there's an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body. This can result in damage to cells and tissues and is a key component of the normal aging process.
So, what are free radicals? Where do they come from? And what can we do to neutralize them? Free radicals are highly reactive molecules. They are formed internally when our bodies carry out normal daily processes. They can also come from external factors, including a diet high in processed food, stress, exposure to environmental toxins, and a lack of exercise.
The best way to reduce oxidative stress is to neutralize free radicals. And the best way to neutralize free radicals is to mitigate those external factors and ensure that your body is getting a steady supply of high-quality antioxidants each day.
How Vivix Helps
The ingredients in Vivix help restore the balance between free radicals and antioxidants.* The rare muscadine grape extract and additional polyphenols that power Vivix are proven to have potent antioxidant activity.* In laboratory studies, these ingredients have been shown to activate antioxidant defenses and neutralize free radicals.* Antioxidant activity, antioxidant defenses, and the neutralization of free radicals all contribute to a reduction of oxidative stress.
Boost Cellular Energy Production*
The mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. They fuel all the functions a cell needs to perform in order to remain healthy, which in turn powers our bodies as a whole. As we age, the number, density, and function of our mitochondria decline. This decline can lead to a decrease in energy production and impaired cellular function.
Mitochondria can also be damaged by oxidative stress (the imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants). Damaged mitochondria release reactive oxygen molecules, which creates a feedback loop of oxidative stress, further damaging mitochondria.
While we can't completely stop the erosion of mitochondrial function due to the passing of time, we can slow the process by neutralizing the free radicals that cause oxidative stress.
How Vivix Helps
The polyphenols and antioxidants from muscadine grapes in Vivix have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, which helps prevent damage to the mitochondria and slow the reactive oxygen feedback loop.* But it doesn't stop there. In laboratory studies, key ingredients in Vivix have been shown to increase mitochondrial density, improve mitochondrial function, and boost cellular energy production.*
Telomere-Shortening Rate2
Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of our chromosomes that contain our DNA. As we age, our telomeres gradually shorten, and shorter telomeres are strongly correlated with various health issues. Slowing telomere shortening, therefore, may support a longer, healthier life.*
How Shaklee Supplements Help
In a published study, adults who took Vivix and other Shaklee supplements had a 57% lower rate of telomere shortening compared to a healthy control group.2
