Chapter 8 Diets, Functional Foods and Dietary supplements for cancer prevention and survival Flashcards
What percentage of cancers are attributed to a poor diet
1/3
This diet claim that an acidic environment is toxic to the body and increases cancer risk.
Alkaline diet
This diet balances pH by consuming 80% alkaline foods and 20% acid-forming foods
Alkaline diet
This diet restricts red meat, sugar, white rice, refined flours, coffee and alcohol
alkaline diet
Which diets have there been clinical trials or scientific evidence that supports effectiveness
Only fasting- may make cancer cells more susceptible to treatment while protecting non-cancerous cells
Supplements needed on alkaline diet
calcium and/or vitamin D
Others (like MVI) may been needed
which diet emphasizes natural, unrefined foods, allows raw non-pasteurized honey, dates, figs, berry, fruit juices and stevia sweeteners, whole grains, and encourages consumption of cottage cheese and flaxseed oil, or quark
Budwig diet
The Budwig diet excludes these food groups
dairy except for cottage cheese and complete protein sources
this diet claims to strengthen the immune system, improve QOL, shrink tumors and lengthen life
Essiac and Flor-essence
Define Essiac
an herbal mixture developed in Canada in the 1920s. herbs are brewed into a tea. includes burdock root, inner bark of slippery elm, and sheep sorrel. Flor essence also includes Indian rhubarb root, watercress, blessed thistle, red clover, and kelp
How is essiac and flor-essence prepared/consumed
with spring or non-fluoridated water and kept refrigerated. 1 oz consumed 1-3 times daily.
drink on empty stomach, 2 hrs before or after melas, for 1-2 years
Side effects of essiac
laxative effect
n/v/d/c/headaches
Benefits of fasting
allows the body to focus energy on cleansing and healing itself
supports the immune system
starves tumors
stimulates cellular repair
Side effects of fasting
limits all nutrient intake
can lead to dehydration or death (dry fasting)
may temporarily result in HA, dizziness, fatigue, low BP
This diet is described as a natural tx that activates the body’s ability to heal itself. Includes a vegetarian diet, raw juices, coffee enemas and natural supplements
advises 15-20lbs of organically grown fruits and veggies each, most juiced. 1 cup consumed each hour 13 times per day
Gerson Therapy
Gerson Therapy avoids these food groups
fat and many complete protein sources
side effects of gerson therapy
malnutrition
dehydrations
colitis
This describes itself as a metabolic therapy and inludes dietary modification,s supplements including pancreatic supplements and detoxification routines
Gonzalez Regimen
This diet includes individualized diets from vegan or red meat several times per day. Organic foods preferred. processed foods avoided. includes animal organ extracts and digestive enzymes.
Gonzalez Regimen
This treatment combines a vegetarian diet supplemented with vitamins, minerals, and digestive enzymes with antibiotic treatment. Pt’s also received a vaccine derived from their own blood or urine.
Livingston-Wheeler
The Livingston-Wheeler diet excludes these food groups
poultry
meat
eggs
milk
This diet is based on avoidance of toxins, emphasizes organic and primarily vegetarian foods. Excludes non-locally grown fruits, some vegetables. Allows seeds and nuts. Excludes refined sugar.
Macrobiotic diet
The macrobiotic diet avoids these food groups
all meal
dairy
eggs
processed sweeteners
This diet allows only raw food or foods heated to 105 degrees F
raw foods diet
the raw foods diet avoids these food groups
all meat
eggs
dairy foods
AND definition of functional foods
whole foods along with fortified, enriched, or enhanced foods that have a potentially beneficial effect on health when consumed as part of a varied diet on a regular basis at effective levels based on significant standards of evidence