Staying Healthy

Keeping the immune system strong is difficult in the business of everyday life. We make choices each day that build or break down our immune system. If our daily regimen is healthy and balanced, then we can occasionally have a treat or go off the schedule, and it isn't going to hurt us. If our life is constantly under stress and we don't pay extra attention to our nutrition, exercise and getting the sleep that is needed, then our immune system breaks down. When we are under stress, in the "fight or flight" mode we do not manufacture "T" and "B" cells which are part of the lymphatic system's way of fighting infection in the body. We will eventually become ill. The following is a sensible program for building good health. If you already have signs of disease, then an enhanced version of this program may require an individualized professional evaluation. You might seek the advice of a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist or visit Dr. Gardner's Clinic website http://www.optimumhealthclinic.info

PROTOCOL FOR HEALTHY BREASTS

LIFESTYLE CHANGES:

Making these changes in lifestyle is essential to good health. Known causes of breast cancer should be avoided at all costs while following this protocol. See Lower Your Risk Factor.

• No smoking, drinking alcohol or taking recreational drugs.

• Limit caffeine and chocolate or avoid it altogether if possible.

• Recommended reading is Dr. Samuel Epstein's book, The Safe Shopper's Bible, which is a guide to cosmetics, foods and cleaning products that can cause cancer.
  

SUPPLEMENTATION:

• Support the thyroid using trace minerals including the natural iodine found in seafood and sea vegetables or take as a supplement if there is an indication that the thyroid is deficient.

• Address adrenal exhaustion with organic glandular supplements, proper exercise, get plenty of sleep and avoid stimulants.

• A full hormone panel should be evaluated and supplementation of natural hormones applied where necessary.

• Other vitamins that have been proven to enhance immune function are: organic multiple vitamin and mineral that should include; magnesium, B complex, folic acid, B6, choline, and methionine, vitamins A, E, and the essential fatty acids found in borage, evening primrose oil, flaxseed oil, or fish oils or you can take these in addition to your multiple. All vitamins should be taken with meals unless otherwise indicated.

• A broad-spectrum pancreatic digestive enzyme with plenty of lipase to aid in the digestion of the fat-soluble vitamins and protace to aid in digestion of protein, should be taken with all of the meals.

• Keep all fat-soluble oils and vitamins in the refrigerator to avoid rancidity.
  

DIET:

• High fiber, low fat diet is preferred.

• Lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables and their juices are essential for the live antioxidant and enzymes needed to build the immune system.

• Eat organic whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes (sprouted if possible).

• If you do feel the need to eat animal protein it is important to eat kosher, range raised meats that have not been shot or fed hormones or toxic chemicals.

• Avoid excessive use of dairy as it can congest the lymphatic system which is needed to function properly as it detoxifies the system. The fats in dairy products store fat-soluble chemicals such as DDT, so if you do feel the need to eat dairy be moderate and eat only organic.

• Drink and cook only with purified water to flush out the kidneys and hydrate the lymphatic system. Don't drink water that has been stored or heated in plastic containers or microwave in plastic containers as it releases the zeno-estrogens into the food/water making them toxic. Zeno-estrogens or estrogen mimicking toxins can cause neo-angiogenesis accelerating cancer growth.
  

SUPPORT FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM:

The liver is an essential part of the immune system. If overloaded with chemicals and a refined diet with chemical additives or environmental pollution, it cannot do its job of filtering out malformed cells, infectious disease and viruses. The liver, lungs, kidneys, skin, and colon are all part of the eliminatory system. Keeping them functioning correctly relieves the burden placed on the immune system.

• Colon Hydrotherapy is recommended to keep the bowels clean and toned so they can function properly

• Detox-factors from Tyler Labs, supports both phase 1 and 2 of the liver function and recommended if exposure to chemicals or if substance abuse is a factor.

• Calcium d' Glucarate helps to eliminate excessive estrogen and estrogen mimicking toxins from storing in the fat cells of the breast and possibly causing neo-angiogenesis (a blood supply which feeds tumors).

• If HRT (also known as hormone replacement therapy), birth control or other hormones have been used in the past they should be replaced, if still needed, with another less harmful option. Indolplex helps the pathways of estrogen not convert to estrone, which in excess can cause breast cancer. This supplement is also helpful for those with pain in their breast caused by benign fiber adenomas cyst. Recancostat from Tyler Labs, with Reduced L Glutathione, is a high anti-oxidant that is manufactured so that it is bio-available to the cells. This product can be used for anyone with an inflammation, dysplasia, DCIS or with a history of breast cancer. It increases the natural cell apoptosis (the self-destruct mechanism) that discourages cells with dysfunctional DNA from reproducing. Other useful products that come from Lane Labs are MGN3 and Shark Cartilage. MGN3 is made of rice bran with a mushroom spore to break down the wall. This unique natural product has no side effects and independent research has proven it to triple the Natural Killer Cells in three weeks. These Natural Killer Cells literally devour cancer cells. Shark Cartilage has a natural anti-angiogenesis properties. Many companies produce this product but only Lane Labs doesn't boil the cartilage in the manufacturing process. With this in mind as well as the fact that they only use the portion of the bones from the dorsal fin to the tail that has the concentration of these anti-angiogenesis properties, make it the best Shark Cartilage on the market. Shark Cartilage should not be used after surgery until the healing process is complete because the anti-angiogenesis properties can keep new blood vessels from forming and slow the healing process.