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DISORDERS
(Their description, characteristics or symptoms,
causes, and complementary or alternative treatments)
Disorder: TUMOR
Description: A tumor is a swelling or abnormal growth of tissue that has no useful function in the body. Tumors may be either benign or malignant (cancerous). Benign tumors are isolated growths that can occur anywhere in the body. They generally do not pose a threat to health, do not spread to other parts of the body, and do not grow back if they are removed. Unlike benign tumors, malignant tumors are usually a serious, even life-threatening, health problem. They tend to grow uncontrollably, interfere with normal metabolic or organ functioning, and spread to other parts of the body. They may also recur after surgical removal.
Causes: Environmental factors and diet seem to play an important role in the development of tumors of all types.
Treatments: Tumors have been known to decrease in size and even disappear in response to dietary changes and supplementation with vitamins and minerals. The suggestions outlined here are designed to enhance the immune system and suppress the growth of tumors, both benign and malignant.
Nutrients:
Supplement Dosage Comments
|
Coenzyme Q10 |
100 mg. daily. |
Promotes immune function; carries oxygen to the cells. |
|
Garlic |
2 capsules 3 times daily, with meals. |
May help to reduce the size of tumors. |
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Shark cartilage |
1 gm. per 2 lbs. of body weight daily, divided into 3 doses. If you cannot tolerate taking it orally, it can be administered in a retention enema. |
Has been shown to inhibit and even reverse the growth of some types of tumors. Also stimulates the immune system. |
|
Vitamin C |
3000 mg. daily, in divided doses. |
Promotes immune function. |
|
Zinc |
30-80 mg. daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg. daily from all supplements. |
Promotes a healthy immune system and wound healing. |
|
Multivitamin and mineral complex |
As directed on label, with meals |
For necessary vitamins and minerals. Use a high-potency formula. |
|
Primrose oil or flaxseed oil |
As directed on label. |
To supply essential fatty acids. |
Herbs:
 | Cat’s claw boosts the immune system and has anti-tumor properties. Caution: Do not use cat’s claw during pregnancy. |
Recommendations:
| Eat a diet consisting of 50 percent raw fruits and
vegetables. Nuts, seeds, whole grains, and low-fat yogurt should be included.
| Do no consume animal protein, dairy products (except
yogurt), processed and packaged foods, salt, sugar, white flour or white flour
products.
| Although benign tumors are generally limited in
growth, they usually should be removed; a small percentage can later become
malignant.
| Malignant tumors must be treated as early as possible.
Depending on the site and size of the tumor, surgical removal, chemotherapy
and/or radiation therapy may be recommended. | |
Considerations:
| Studies done in Japan suggest that taking garlic
supplements may help reduce the size of tumors.
| Iron deficiency has been linked to the development of
tumors. However, iron supplements should be taken only if tests show a
deficiency. People with cancer should not take supplemental iron. | |
Vitamin For Life Recommended Regimen and cost:
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Product No. 59618- |
Description |
Comments |
Cost |
|
949-11 |
Coenzyme Q10 100 mg. |
As directed on label. |
$19.95/30 |
|
978-15 |
Garlic 400 mg. odor free tabs. |
2 tablets 3 times daily, with meals |
$5.50/100 |
|
938-15 |
Shark Cartilage 750 mg. capsules |
As directed on label. |
$19.95/100 |
|
970-12 |
Vitamin C 1000 mg. with rose hips tablets |
1 tablet 3 times daily |
$5.75/60 |
|
923-15 |
Zinc Gluconate (chelated) 50 mg. tabs. |
As directed on label. |
$3.64/100 |
|
982-15 |
One a Day Maximum Tabs. |
As directed on label. |
$6.95/100 |
|
111-15 |
Flaxseed oil 1000 mg. softgels |
As directed on label. |
$7.95/100 |
Sources:
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 2nd Edition
By James F. Balch, M.D. & Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C.
