THE CANCER GUARD PROGRAM
By: Dr. Steven Chaney
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Optimal nutrition can significantly reduce the risk of cancer and many of us don’t eat the way we should on a daily basis. That’s why the CANCER GUARD PROGRAM makes good sense.
START WITH THE SHAKLEE BASICS SYSTEM
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Vita-Lea - Because most of us do not get all the nutrients we need from diet alone – AND – the American Medical Association recommends that all adults take a multivitamin/multi mineral supplement to prevent chronic diseases.
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Energizing Soy Protein - Because soy protein has been shown to lower the risk of breast and prostate cancer - AND – the American Heart Association recommends soy protein as part of a heart healthy diet.
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B-Complex - Because adequate intake of B vitamins may decrease the risk of cervical cancer -AND - most of us don’t get all the B vitamins we need from our diet.
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Sustained Release Vita-C - Because Vitamin C can help prevent the formation of nitrosamines and dangerous free radicals that can cause cancer -AND-many of us do not get enough vitamin C from our diet.
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Vita-E Complex - Because both vitamin E and selenium are natural antioxidants that help protect us from some of the cancer causing oxidations that occur in our bodies -AND- most of us don’t get enough of these essential nutrients from our diet.
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PLUS FOR OPTIMAL PROTECTION
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CarotoMax - Because CarotoMax contains the essential phytonutrients found in those fresh fruits and vegetable that we are not eating on a regular basis - AND - the phytonutrients in CarotoMax have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and eye disease.
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Optiflora – Because friendly bacteria reduce the risk of colon cancer, strengthen our immune system, and produce substances that lower serum cholesterol levels- AND - most of us don’t have enough of the “friendly” bacteria in our intestines
- OmegaGuard - Because studies have shown that replacing the fats in the typical American diet with the healthier omega-3 fats found in cold water fish can reduce cancer risk - AND – most of us don’t get enough cold water fish in our diet.
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Garlic Complex – Because garlic helps prevent the formation of cancer causing chemicals in our body – AND – most of us don’t get enough garlic in our diet DO YOU NEED THE CANCERGUARD PROGRAM?
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Here are some questions to ask yourself:
Do you often use convenience foods or eat at fast food restaurants because of cost, convenience, or lack of time? YES NO
Do you often use “artificial” or “imitation” food products because they are low in cholesterol or fat? YES NO
…If your answer to either of these questions was YES, you would likely benefit from the nutrition insurance of Shaklee’s Vita-Lea.
Are you able to consistently maintain adequate protein intake AND get more than half of your protein from vegetable sources?
YES NO
…if not, you may wish to consider Shaklee’s Energizing Soy Protein in place of some of the animal protein in your diet.
Do you consume at least 2 - 4 servings of fruits every day?
YES NO
…If not, you’re probably not getting the vitamin C you need AND you would benefit from the phytonutrients found in CarotoMax.
Are you consuming 3-5 servings of fresh vegetables and 6-11 servings of whole grains each day?
YES NO
…If not, you may wish to consider the added insurance of Shaklee’s Vita E Complex, B Complex AND you would benefit from the phytonutrients found in Carotomax.
Do you eat cold-pressed vegetable oils, raw seeds and nuts, and whole grain products on a daily basis?
YES NO
…If not, you’re probably not getting the vitamin E you need.
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Do you eat one serving of “cold water” fish (mackerel, cod, salmon, sardines, or anchovies) at least every other day?
YES NO
…If not, then Shaklee’s EPA can provide the essential fatty acids you’re lacking in your diet
Do you have gas & bloating and/or problems with yeast?
YES NO
…If so, you will likely benefit from Shaklee’s Optiflora.
Do you eat one or two cloves of garlic every day?
YES NO
…If not, you may wish to add Shaklee’s Garlic Complex your diet
WHY NOT START TODAY FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH?
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GLA Blocks Breast Cancer Gene AND so much more.
GLA Cuts Levels of Cancer Gene CHICAGO --- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a substance in evening primrose oil and several other plant oils used in herbal medicine, inhibits action of Her-2/neu, a cancer gene that is responsible for almost 30 percent of all breast cancers, Northwestern University researchers report.
"Breast cancer patients with Her-2/neu-positive tumors have an aggressive form of the disease and a poor prognosis," said Ruth Lupu, director of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Breast Cancer Translational Research Program, who led the study, published in the Nov. 2 [2005] issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Lupu is professor of medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a researcher at The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Lupu and co-investigator Javier Menendez showed that treating cancer cells that overexpressed Her-2/neu with GLA suppressed protein levels of the oncogene…Menendez is research assistant professor of medicine at Feinberg and a scientist at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Research Institute.
"In our tests, . . . these findings may reveal a previously unrecognized way of influencing the poor outcome of Her-2/neu-positive cancer patients," Lupu said. "GLA's inhibition of Her-2/neu works in a different manner from that of Herceptin [a drug commonly used in breast cancer treatment]," Menendez said.
"While Herceptin attempts to neutralize thousands of Her-2/neu molecules commonly found in the surface of overexpressing cancer cells, GLA would be more efficient to reduce Her-2/neu levels by preventing the transcription of few Her-2/neu gene copies," Menendez said.
"Considering that activation and overexpression of the Her-2/neu oncogene are crucial events in the cause, progression and cell sensitivity to various treatments in breast cancer, results of the study reveal a valuable means by which an inexpensive herbal medicine might regulate breast cancer cell growth, metastasis formation and response to chemotherapies and endocrinetherapies," Lupu said. [emphasis mine]
GLA exerts selective toxic effects on cancer cells without affecting normal cells. . . . GLA is one of two essential fatty acids - fats that are necessary for maintaining normal functioning and growth of cells, nerves, muscles and organs. Besides evening primrose oil, other sources of GLAs include borage oil and black currant seed oil.
Besides Menendez, other authors on the study were Luciano Vellon, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Research Institute; and Ramon Colomer, head of the medical oncology division at the Institut Catala d'Oncologia, Girona, Spain.
This research was supported by grant BRCTR0403141 from the Susan G. Komen Foundation and BC033538 from the Breast Cancer Program of the Department of Defense. Excerpted from source: Northwestern University News and Information press release, November 2, 2005
Key ingredients in GLA Complex help regulate many normal bodily functions:*
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GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) is used by the body to form prostaglandins, molecules that signal cellular actions to help regulate many normal bodily processes.*
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The omega-6 fatty acid GLA, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E help promote a sense of well-being throughout a woman's monthly cycle.*
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Vitamin E helps protect arterial walls and supports the immune system by helping to maintain cell integrity.*
Phyto-Bytes: by Rusty Ost, RPh & Member of Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists
GLA Plus Gamma Linoleic Acid. This was one of the first natural products embraced by the traditional medical community in modern times. I remember being asked by a local gynecologist to find a "reputable" supply of evening primrose. That was a difficult task because of the limited number of manufacturers at that time. And no supplier that I could find was using the borage plant as a source of gamma linoleic acid. All suppliers were using evening primrose. The best part of this story is that the patients were getting results!
In addition to its use in alleviating the symptoms of PMS, GLA is licensed in the United Kingdom to treat atopic eczema, cyclical and non-cyclical mastalgia (breast tenderness) and the aforementioned PMS. It is also commonly used for psoriasis, multiple sclerosis (MS), chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, alcoholism, and to reduce blood cholesterol and blood pressure. GLA has also been shown to be a potent treatment for auto-immune
disorders.
On a personal note, my cardiologist attributes my survival from coronary artery disease (CAD) to my program of supplementation.especially the GLA. Because my coronary arteries were clogged between 93% and 100%, the only reason I hadn't dropped over dead according to him was the fact that GLA causes coronary arteries to dilate; and that because of the amount of essential fatty acid in my blood, my blood cells were "slick" and wouldn't stick together.
It has been found that an increase of GLA assists more efficient incorporation of other important essential fatty acids into cell membranes and tends to decrease inflammation and cramping of smooth muscles. Why then would Shaklee choose to use the borage plant for its source of GLA rather than evening primrose? The answer is simple.it appears that the concentration of GLA in the borage plant is twice that of evening primrose! Imagine that?
And in addition, Shaklee adds vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant. Should you choose to add GLA to your daily regimen of supplementation? Only you can answer that. I'm here telling you that without GLA Plus in my diet, I wouldn't be here offering you that choice!