CANCER'S PREFERRED FUEL

Many cancer patients would have a major improvement in their conditions if they controlled the supply o f cancer's preferred fuel : Glucose. By slowing the cancer's growth, patients make it possible for their immune systems to catch up to the disease. Controlling blood-glucose levels through diet, exercise, supplements and meditation can be one of the most crucial components to a cancer treatment programme/lifestyle.

German Otto Warburg, Ph.D., the 1931 Nobel Laureate in medicine, first discovered that cancer cells have fundamentally different energy metabolism compared to healthy cells. The gist of his Nobel thesis was this : malignant tumours frequently exhibit an increase in "anaerobic glycolysis" - a process whereby glucose is used by cancer cells as a fuel with lactic acid as an anaerobic by-product. The large amount of lactic acid produced by this fermentation of glucose from the cancer cells is then transported to the liver. This conversion of glucose to lactate creates a lower, more acidic PH in cancerous tissues as well as overall physical fatigue from lactic acid build-up. Therefore, larger tumours tend to exhibit a more acidic PH.

Hence, it is important to attempt to regulate blood-glucose levels through diet, weight control and stress reduction. Since cancer cells derive most of their energy from anaerobic glycolysis, the goal is not to eliminate sugars or carbohydrates entirely but rather to control blood-glucose to help starve the cancer cells and boost the immune system.

Braised Cabbage and Basmati

• chop cabbage and braise together with onion, garlic and chilli in olive oil, add a little water if necessary, (I added some white wine)
• cook covered for 10 minutes, add salt and pepper and cook uncovered for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes,
• boil rice in veggie stock,
• add cabbage to cooked rice and mix thoroughly.

This was delicious with a tomato and cuke salad and steamed carrots and squash.

Remember, "when hungry eat your rice. When tired close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me; wise men will know what I mean". - Lin-Chi

Today I am grateful for;

• all my books on nutrition
• my "holiday-exploring" list - it's getting longer by the day!
• Papsti's decision to go for acupuncture

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"While we ourselves are living graves of murdered beasts, how can we ever expect ideal conditions on this earth". George Bernard Shaw

Today, remember to never postpone saying "I love you", hug the people in your life. Life is short, seize every moment and leave nothing undone. Be open to miracles, dance every dance and let nothing ruin your day ......

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx

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Onions and garlic kick cancer right off the planet

And garlic also keeps vampires at bay.

Garlic and other members of the Allium family (garlic, onions, leeks, shallots and chives) are said to slow the development of cancer through their protective action against the damage caused by carcinogenic substances and their ability to prevent cancer cell growth.

The molecules responsible for this are released when the vegetables are crushed, chopped or chewed.

Freshly crushed garlic wins in 'leaps 'n bounds' - it is by far the best source of anticancer compounds. Remember, not in supplement form - the 'dinkum' thing!

This is nuts!

I read today that a company by the name of Eli Lily, who are the sole manufacturers of rBGH the artificial growth hormone given to dairy cows that increases peoples risk of cancer, also manufacture breast cancer treatment meds and a pill that 'reduces the risk' of breast cancer. Disgusting! Talk about milking cancer.

More Urban Goddess inspiration;

All work and no play makes an Urban Goddess a dull girl. If life is becoming flat and colourless, it's definitely time to do something totally frivolous - and not feel guilty about it.

Allow yourself an afternoon out. Watch an old film, or spend a couple of hours doing some leisurely window shopping and coffee sipping, or sitting in a sunny park with a bottle of wine and a gossipy old friend. These simple things in life are often the moments to treasure.

Today I am grateful for;

• a successful doc visit for my Papsti
• time spent wrapping presents for my little Princess and darling Kent
• cuke 'n carrot juice
• the early morning raindrops

Last night's din-din;

Re-cycled left over broccoli salad - just added cuke 'n tomato. Boiled potatoes swished in olive oil and fresh parsley from the garden, steamed patti pans, cauli and leftover cabbage casserole. Not very adventurous ....... but yum nevertheless.

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Every man dies, not every man truly lives. - Braveheart

Today, thank the Universe for veggies, avo, the ocean, fun times, special peeps, family and create a magic, sparkly Friday filled with fairy dust ...

Peace 'n whirlpools of luv

xxx