Appendix B: Alternative/Unfounded Diets Flashcards
What are the common food restrictions of the Alkaline diet?
80% alkaline (veggies/low-sugar fruits/legumes) /20% acidic (beef/poultry/dairy/eggs/coffee/sugar/alcohol)
It has ten levels, each more restrictive until at a 100% raw/100% vegan diet
Restricted foods:
not eating certain food combinations (carbs and acid foods; protein and carbs; two proteins)
not consuming proteins with fats and acids
eating only one starch per meal and not consuming starches with sugars
avoid melons and not drinking milk with other foods
drinking 2+ quarts water/day
using water alkalinizers to raise the pH of water
What are side effects/nutritional risks of the Alkaline diet?
As it becomes more restrictive, its difficult to consume adequate energy and protein–though soy/legumes could help with the protein
The risk for multiple deficiencies increases with restrictions
What are the basics of the Bill Henderson protocol? What is its mechanism/goal?
Based on the Budwig diet-vegan/raw at core with a cottage cheese and flaxseed oil mixture (1 cup CC, 6-8 Tbsp oil) consumed–can be in 2 servings vs one. Also promotes supplements (up to 46 pills are in the daily plan)
Based on the belief that cancer is caused by lack of oxygen to the cells, weakened immune system, excess acidity, and toxicity from tobacco/alcohol/asbestos. Works to make body more alkaline and claims to improve cell oxygenation.
What food groups are excluded in the Bill Henderson Protocol?
Meat, dairy (except cottage cheese), gluten, processed foods, sugar and alcohol.
certain combos are avoided as well
What are side effects/nutritional risks of the Bill Henderson Protocol diet?
Mostly Vegan so can not be enough energy/protein along with many micro deficiencies
also, the high amount of flaxseed oil is a risk. More that 2 Tbsp/day can cause diarrhea, more than 4 Tbsp/day can enhance blood thinners (calls for 6-8 Tbsp/day)
What dietary supplements are recommended with the Bill Henderson Procotol?
An extensive variety–up to 46 pills/day
antioxidants, barley grass, nutrient mixtures, and B-glucan. Some micronutrient dosages exceed the Upper Intake levels recommended by FDA
Some could be needed due to the lack of certain foods, but that should be evaluated, not just consumed
What are the basics of the Budwig Diet? What is its mechanism/goal?
A diet in highly unsaturated fatty acids would kill cancer cells by promoting incomplete cell division and cell death. A lack of dietary omega-3’s reduced cell oxygenation and the cheese/flaxseed mixture would be absorbed better.
Vegetarian diet with some cheese (particularly quark cheese-german cottage cheese), whole grains, organic fruits/vegetables, nuts, potatoes, green tea, sauerkraut/sauerkraut juice. Also has the cottage cheese/flaxseed oil mixtures
What food groups are excluded in the Budwig Diet?
dairy except for cottage cheese and a few other cheeses and meats
What are side effects/nutritional risks of the Budwig diet?
standard vegetarian risks of energy/protein and some micro deficiencies
Iron in particular is at risk
The high volume of flaxseed oil is a diarrhea and blood thinner risk
What dietary supplements are recommended with the Budwig Diet?
most are excluded but Vit D and supplements for a specific deficiency are allowed
Budwig believed synthetic vitamins do not function well in the body
What are the basics of the Gerson Therapy Diet? What is its mechanism/goal?
Originally developed to self-treat headaches, this diet/metabolic therapy then went to help TB in the 1930s and then expanded to others including cancer
Its using a natural treatment utilizing an organic, plant-based diet that includes raw juices and natural supplements. Coffee enemas are recommended as part of this therapy. No Sodium, No fat except flaxseed oil, restricts soy/beans/nuts. Eating 15-20# of fruit/vegetables/day and drinking up to 13 glasses of juice daily from carrots/apples/green leafy veg. Also has a strict adherence to a meal schedule and prep methods. Recommends some supplements.
Claims to detoxify the body, return potassium to tissues and cells, reduce sodium in tissues and tumors, and treat the liver to “restore the body’s ability to restore itself.”
What food groups are excluded in the Gerson Therapy Diet?
Fat (except flaxseed oil) and animal protein sources
What are side effects/nutritional risks of the Gerson Therapy diet?
Prohibits animal protein, soy, sodium, fat and Ca from animal sources. Its high in K+ and CHO.
Severe Protein-calorie malnutrition and hyponatremia, dehydration, and colitis from frequent enemas are all risks. Many micro deficiencies as well. May cause GI distress from all the fruits/vegetables as well as mouth sores. Can cause flu-like symptoms.
3 deaths have been reported from coffee enemas
Risk from the flaxseed oil volume
What dietary supplements are recommended with the Gerson Therapy Diet?
“Natural” supplements are recommended, including pancreatic enzymes, coenzyme Q10, Vits A, C, B3, B12, flaxseed oil, pepsin, potassium, and thyroid hormones
What food groups are excluded in the Gonzalez Regimen Diet?
varies from person to person
What are the basics of the Gonzalez Regimen Diet? What is its mechanism/goal?
dietary modifications, supplements, extracts from animal organs (enzymes), detoxification practices like coffee enemas 2/day and all components of this regimen
individualized and varies from vegan to ones that include red meat several times/day. 10 basic diets with 95 variations
may take up to 150 pills/day
considered metabolic therapy – believe that toxins in processed foods, pesticides, preservatives, and pollutants cause cancer
What are side effects/nutritional risks of the Gonzalez Regimen diet?
vary based on individual plan
coffee enemas cans cause electrolyte imbalances, colitis, infection and even death
What are the basics of the Livingston-Wheeler Therapy Diet? What is its mechanism/goal?
metabolic treatment (1970s). combines vegetarian diet, 75% from raw fruits/vegetables, with megadoses of supplements
Also includes a bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine (derived from each patient’s own blood or urine), enemas of coffee, lemon juice or hot water, antibiotics and vitamin supplements
belief that bacterium Progenitor cryptocides (which hasn’t been confirmed to exist) initiates cancer, which grows unless stopped by the immune system. Its described as an immune-boosting cancer prevention program
What are side effects/nutritional risks of the Livingston-Wheeler Therapy diet?
standard concerns from a vegetarian diet – lack of energy, protein and some micros
Megadoses could be over the Upper Tolerated limits and pose health risks
Enemas causing issues
Malaise, aching, and fever have been reported in this therapy
