[font=Comic Sans MS]I don't know if this post is going to work, but it was very interesting.
G Grandma Evelyn ( Most of us remember her as "eread" on the old C.Com Site.
She is doing very well. She had her 6th round of Chemo tuesday, and for a woman with stage 4 lung Cancer, she is feeling great.
She will be going for CT scans next week, and is anxious to see if the Gancer tuners had increased or at least ceased to grow in size.
She asked me to pass on the supplement regimen she follows...and actually, the basic use of Apple Cider Vinegar as explained.
Now... Evelyn is a diabetic, and has learned to control it, and fix it quickly as with a severe diabetic, it can get out of hand sometimes, and especially with sickness, and taking other medications like Chemo Drugs for cancer.
I told her, she should write a book on Diabetic glucose control.
Anyway..... I am going to attach the e-mail (Quite Lengthy, and superbly written by her). The stuff is very interesting, and I am going to give that Vinegar a try for weight control, and other good it may help me with.
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E-Mail from Evelyn Read 07/ May / 2014
Basically…. The Vinegar use is something she said to pass on to others. For Diabetic control it seems to work wonders for her, and she has been a diabetic for years now.
2 ½ years battling stage 4 lung cancer, and wearing a colostomy bag for 12 years, and walking with a walker to assist her, is in alone a task that proves she is a fighter.
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I am sending a separate email about my HbA1c results from Monday's (May 5, 2014) testing so she can see how low they have dropped with some of what I am taking below. I have not changed my diet or eating habits or "exercise" (mine is done walking up and down supermarket aisles at a fast clip! LOL! )Thanks!
My glucose is in good control. I am 72 and have been a diabetic since my 30's....almost 40 years. You may want to pass this info along to any diabetics you know. I am willing to talk to them if they wish.
I am ahead with the survival statistics for this "Stage 4-Terminal" cancer news I received Oct. 27th, 2011...now 2 1/2+ years. I usually order from Puritan's Pride with a Buy 1-Get 2 Free offer and search the internet for a free shipping code worth about $5. Swanson also has reasonable prices.
I have since added mushroom extracts from 3 mushrooms and have added one more mushroom (Cordyceps) to that. I have listed below all four I am now taking.
Note that cancer loves both an acidic environment and one high in glucose. Therefore, many of the supplements I take help to control glucose...esp. since I am a diabetic. I am on a prescription for the Sodium Bicarbonate...650 mg. twice a day.
Always check with your doctor before taking any of these supplements.
Alpha Lipoic Acid- 600 mg 1 X a.m.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) serves a variety of important functions in the body, one of which is the ability to help metabolizeSUGAR, especially in muscles, where it promotes energy.
ALA is also beneficial for LIVER health, and helps to revitalize the underlying structure of the SKIN so it can look healthier and more radiant.**
ALA is often called the "universal antioxidant" for its ability to help NEUTRALIZE CELL-DAMAGING FREE RADICALS in both the water-soluble and fat-soluble compartments in the cell.Somehow I think this was to help the damage done to cells from cancer, radiation and chemo.
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Apple Cider Vinegar-1 Tbs. with each meal I take 1 tbs. diluted in a glass of iced tea (or juice or water) with every meal when carbs are consumed. From a diabetic site, d-Life: The biologically active constituent of vinegar is acetic acid, also the source of the liquid's lip-puckering pungency. Nobumasa Ogawa, Ph.D., of Tokyo University in Tokyo, discovered that the acetic acid inhibits the activity of severalcarbohydrate-digesting enzymes, including amylase, sucrase, maltase, and lactase. As a result, when vinegar is present in the intestines, some sugars and starches temporarily pass through without being digested, so they have less of an impact on blood sugar.
Cancer loves glucose so keeping glucose levels low is important. Supplements to help lower glucose are included on my list to fight cancer in the long run.
Scientific Evidence of Apple Cider Vinegar Benefits
But there are some medical uses of vinegar that do have promise, at least according to a few studies. Here's a rundown of some more recent ones.
Diabetes. The effect of vinegar on blood sugar levels is perhaps the best researched and the most promising of apple cider vinegar's possible health benefits. Several studies have found that vinegar may help lower glucose levels. For instance, a 2007 study of 11 people with type 2 diabetes found that taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowered glucose levels in the morning by 4%-6%.
High cholesterol . A 2006 study showed evidence that vinegar could lower cholesterol. However, the study was done in rats, so it's too early to know how it might work in people.
Blood pressureand heart health. Another study in rats found that vinegar could lower high blood pressure. A large observational study also found that people who ate oil and vinegar dressing on salads five to six times a week had lower rates ofheart disease than people who didn't. However, it's far from clear that the vinegar was the reason.
Cancer . A few laboratory studies have found that vinegar may be able to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Observational studies of people have been confusing. One found that eating vinegar was associated with a decreased risk of esophageal cancer. Another associated it with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
Weight Loss . For thousands of years, vinegar has been used for weight loss. White vinegar (and perhaps other types) might help people feel full. A 2005 study of 12 people found that those who ate a piece of bread along with small amounts of white vinegar felt fuller and more satisfied than those who just ate the bread.
While the results of these studies are promising, they are all preliminary. Many were done on animals or on cells in a lab. The human studies have been small. Before we will truly know whether vinegar has any health benefits, much larger studies are needed.
Editor's Note: Johnston's latest research, published in the Annals of Nutrition and Metabolismin January 2010, reinforces previous evidence that the acetic acid in vinegar can indeed reduce postprandial blood sugars. According to Johnston, "Two teaspoons of vinegar effectively reduced PPG (after meal blood sugar). This effect was most pronounced when vinegar was taken with the meal as compared to 5 hours before the meal." Just two teaspoons of vinegar, taken with a meal, may help you keep better blood glucose control.
How Should Apple Cider Vinegar Be Used? Since apple cider vinegar is an unproven treatment, there are no official recommendations on how to use it. Some people take two teaspoons a day (mixed in a cup of water or juice.) A tablet of 285 milligrams is another common dosage.
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Bilberry Concentrated-1000 mg 1 X a.m. Bilberry has been widely known to herbalists since the 16th century. This close relative of blueberries contains over 15 different naturally-occurring anthocyanosides (flavonoids) that contain beneficial ANTIOXIDANTantioxidant properties. Bilberry also helps support EYE FUNCTIONby promoting healthy CIRCULATION.
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Biotin-Ultra- 7500 mcg 1 X a.m.
Found in foods such as oatmeal and soy, Biotin, a water-soluble B vitamin*, assists in ENERGY METABOLISM IN CELLS and is.essential for the intermediate METABOLISM OF CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEINS AND FATS. In addition, Biotin helps toSUPPORT HEALTHY SKIN, NAILS, AND HAIR..
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Cinnamon-500 mg 1 X a.m. and 1 X p.m.
This ancient herb has been referenced in Oriental scripts dating back thousands of years. As an herbal addition to your health program, cinnamon may help support SUGAR METABOLISM..
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Co-Q-10-100 mg- 1 X a.m.
Contributes to your HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR WELLNESS.
Important for Statin drug users++ — taking Q-Sorb™ Co Q-10 can help replenish what Statin drugs can deplete◊
Helps support HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE VALUES already within normal range.
PROMOTES ENERGY PRODUCTION WITHIN YOUR HEART, BRAIN AND MUSCLES.
Provides powerful ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT..
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Flaxseed Oil-13950 mg.2 Tbs. pureed well into 4 oz. cottage cheese 1 X daily-Omega 3=6975 mg Omega 6=1687 mg Omega 9=1953 mg
Only a handful of natural sources contain the important Omega-3, -6 and -9 fatty acids your body needs for HEART, METABOLIC AND CELLULAR HEALTH. Note from company: Our flaxseed oil is curedfrom the seeds of the Flax plant and is a terrific plant source of these important polyunsaturated fatty acids. To ensure the highest possible quality, flaxseeds are processed in a climate- and light-controlled atmosphere. They are pressed at very cold temperatures without solvents. Enjoy the healthy benefits of flaxseed in a convenient-to-use liquid form and reap the rewards of one of the best vegetarian sources of Omega-3 fatty acids found in nature. Adults can take one teaspoonful twice a day.
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Folic Acid-600 mcg- 1x p.m. (Not before surgery-May affect clotting)
It's well known that Folic Acid is important for pregnant women, but did you also know that this essential B Vitamin also supports cardiovascular health in women and men? Folic Acid is part of a triad of B Vitamins - along with Vitamins B-6 and B-12 - that helps promote HEART HEALTH. Folic Acid also promotes NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH, SUPPORTS ENERGY METABOLISM and plays a significant role in theFORMATION OF NEW CELLS..In Texas, I had to take a minimum of 400 mcg daily for the chemo treatment, I took 600.
Women who take steps to ensure that their folate intake is at least 400 mcg. Daily throughout their childbearing years may reduce their risk of having a child with birth defects of the brain or spinal cord.
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L-Carnitine-250 mg- 1 X p.m.
L-Carnitine is a nitrogen-containing compound that ASSISTS IN FAT METABOLISM. Carnitine plays an essential role in making fatty acids available for muscle tissue.
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Magnesium-(Albion Chelated Multi Mineral-1 X a.m.-1 X p.m.)
Magnesium is essential for CALCIUM METABOLISM, THE PRODUCTION OF ENZYMES AND PROTEINS AND THE UTILIZATION OF FATS AND CARBOHYDRATES.This also contains:
Calcium 167 mg Iron 3.3 mg Magnesium Glycinate 83.3 mg
Iodine 50 mcg Sodium 5 mg Chromium 6.6 mcg
Copper 083 mg Zinc 3.3 mg Manganese 1.33 mg
Potassium 33 mg Selenium 167 mcg
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Milk Thistle Extract-1000 mg 1 X p.m. (for cancer)
The exceptional benefits of Milk Thistle are due to its POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT properties, which help to OPTIMIZE HEALTH AND WELL BEING. Many scientific studies now underscore the ability of Milk Thistle to help maintain healthy LIVER FUNCTION by supporting the structure of the outer cell membrane of liver cells. I believe I started taking this because it helped those with cancer.
Adults can take one 250 mg capsule three times daily. Capsules may also be opened and prepared as a tea.
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Resveratrol 250 mg with 10% Red Wine Extract 1X daily-can take up to 3 daily
Resveratrol, the beneficial substance in red wine, nutritionally supports antioxidant health.
Gives you more Resveratrol in a daily serving than an entire bottle of red wine. Note from the company: Everyone’s talking about it… and we’ve got it…Resveratrol… the beneficial substance found in red wine. Our Resveratrol is concentrated to give youPOWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT to help FIGHT CELL-DAMAGING FREE RADICALS. Cell-damaging free radicals can come from anywhere - auto exhaust, smoking, even your own body and can lead to premature aging of cells. I believe this was part of the cancer research I did.
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Selenium 200 mcg 1X a.m., Albion® Selenium is an essential trace mineral that plays many important roles in the body. Selenium is a POTENT ANTIOXIDANT that helps to FIGHT CELL-DAMAGING FREE RADICALS in the body. Selenium also SUPPORTS HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of seleniumMAY REDUCE THE RISK OF CERTAIN FORMS OF CANCER. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive. I am taking this because of the possible support it may have for cancer patients.
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Sodium Bicarbonate-650 mg-by prescription 1 X a.m.-1 X p.m. as my body tests acidic with litmus paper and cancer loves an acidic environment.
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Triple Mushroom Standardized Complex- (Swanson Superior Herbs)-1 X a.m.-1 X p.m. Reishi, Maitake and Shiitake.
I added Cordyceps Sinensis from Swanson-600 mg. and take 1 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Different mushrooms have multiple anti cancer benefits as well as non cancer related benefits. NOTE: I have a detailed article about mushrooms with a chart showing the benefits of each that I can email to you. Just ask.
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TURMERIC-(Curcuma longa) (rhizome) 720 mg-1 X a.m.-1 X p.m. Turmeric is gaining the reputation to be the single most important herb for many health and dietary needs. Our Turmeric FormulaNOURISHES & CLEANSES THE BLOOD AND LYMPH SYSTEM, and helps support a healthy IMMUNE SYSTEM. Turmeric Formula also supportsCELLULAR HEALTH IN THE LIVER, SKIN, LUNGS, SINUSES, JOINTS AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. At another site the benefits of turmeric were listed as:
1. Cancer Prevention
2. Arthritis Reliever
3. Diabetes Control
4. Heal Wounds
5. Alzheimer's Disease Prevention
6. Improves Digestion
7. Natural Liver Detoxifier
8. Maintains Ideal Body Weight
9. Reduces Cholesterol Level
10. Boosts Immune System
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Ultra Soy Lecithin-1200 mg 1 X a.m.
Promotes healthy BRAIN FUNCTION.
Assists with CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Contributes to a healthy NERVOUS SYSTEM Help nurture your nervous system with Lecithin! One easy-to-swallow softgel provides you with 140 mg of naturally sourced Phosphatidylcholine, a vital part of the B Vitamin Complex that is involved with the chemistry of the brain. Phosphatidylcholine helps support the neurotransmitters necessary for brain function and muscle control, and aids with LIVER HEALTH and the METABOLISM OF ENERGY. Lecithin supplements are a vital source of this important nutrient, and may be especially important since levels of phospholipids in the brain may decline with age.
Lecithin also promotes CELL GROWTH and supports nervous and cardiovascular health.
*****************************************************************Vitamin B100 Complex-1 X a.m.
The Vitamin B-100 Complex is made up of several vitamins that work well together to supportNERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH. B Complex vitamins also promote ENERGY METABOLISM. Each nutrient in the B Complex performs a unique role in maintaining proper metabolic functioning and is essential for well being. The B Vitamins are made up of several essential nutrients that provide nourishment for theSTRESS of daily living. This product delivers B-1, B-2, Niacin, B-6, Inositol, PABA, Pantothenic Acid and Choline, as well B-12, Biotin and Folic Acid. Adults can take one pill daily with a meal.
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Vitamin C-500 mg- 1 X a.m.-1 X p.m.With a full glass of water
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Vitamin D3-5,000 IU-1 X a.m.-1 X p.m. as I was DEFICIENT! I have reached normal!
Vitamin D3 is a more potent and bioavailable form compared to D2.
Assists in maintaining a healthy IMMUNE SYSTEM.
Supports NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTION.
Together with Calcium, Vitamin D helps develop strong BONES AND TEETH.
A review study on the benefits of Vitamin D recommends increased use of supplements in the U.S. to help ensure OPTIMAL HEALTH, and that supplementing with 1000 IU of Vitamin D3 can be an effective way to accomplish this.
Assists the body with CALCIUM ABSORPTION.
Bolsters the IMMUNE SYSTEM.
STRENGTHENS BREAST, COLON AND PANCREAS HEALTH.
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