Re: Looking for Answers

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Welcome to the list Pam. I wish you the best in your recovery.

Rena

Looking for Answers

Hi everybody. I am new to this but have been following the posts for several weeks now. I have been facing a myriad of health problems for almost 3 years now most seriously on Sept. 4 being diagnosed with a bladder tumor pushing against one of my kidneys. The biopsy showed the tumor to be an aggresive form of cancer and was surgically removed on Oct. 22. I understand that these things come back again and if not found soon enough I could end up having my bladder removed. Problem is I have not worked since Feb. 2005 due to being disabled in a work related accident. I am now permanently disabled and fighting for my Social Security benefits. (been denied 3 times).With interest I have been reading your posts and have seen references to a family advocate who is helping people like me. How do I find this Angel? I have now been forced to apply for welfare in order to receive medical coverage but the system in place is sketchy to say the least. I have been trying to read-up on natural medicines etc. to try to help myself and improve my chances of surviving this beast. I would appreciate any info on these natural cures that you could provide. I live in S.E. Pa. and do not have a lot of money to buy these products and would appreciate some guidance in that direction also. Thank You

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Thank you for the Welcome. It is my husband who has the problem. The e-mail account is mine. PamBlua Birdo <bluabirdo@...> wrote: Welcome to the list Pam. I wish you the best in your recovery. Rena Looking for Answers Hi everybody. I am new to this but have been following the posts for several weeks now. I have been facing a myriad of health problems for almost 3 years now most seriously on Sept. 4 being diagnosed with a bladder tumor pushing against one of my kidneys. The biopsy showed the tumor to be an aggresive form of cancer and was surgically removed on Oct. 22. I understand that these things come back again and

if not found soon enough I could end up having my bladder removed. Problem is I have not worked since Feb. 2005 due to being disabled in a work related accident. I am now permanently disabled and fighting for my Social Security benefits. (been denied 3 times).With interest I have been reading your posts and have seen references to a family advocate who is helping people like me. How do I find this Angel? I have now been forced to apply for welfare in order to receive medical coverage but the system in place is sketchy to say the least. I have been trying to read-up on natural medicines etc. to try to help myself and improve my chances of surviving this beast. I would appreciate any info on these natural cures that you could provide. I live in S.E. Pa. and do not have a lot of money to buy these products and would appreciate some guidance in that direction also. Thank You

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Hi Pam,

I cannot tell you what to do. I can only say what I would do in a

similar circumstance.

I would eat no processed foods of any kind, and especially no sugar or

artificial sweeteners. Cancers feed on sugars.

For sweetness stevia is great, I like the liquid or Sweet Leaf brand

packets.

Because of the carbohydrates I would not eat grains or fruit. Fresh or

frozen veggies, meat of all kinds, eggs, butter, cheese, etc.

No commercial milk because of the chemicals, pasteurization, etc. I find

coconut milk to be a good substitute. To make it approximately the

consistency of whole milk I mix it with equal parts of water and use it

just like cows milk. For cooking fats I use olive, coconut oil and beef

tallow.

The local meat market puts out beef suet for " birds " and I take it home

(it's all human grade with no hormones) and put it in a 250 - 275 oven

until it's all squishy soft. Then I squeeze it out and pour it into pint

jars.

So far no great expense. Yes, organic when it is available and

affordable is preferred, but when it's not one has to make do with

what's available.

I believe that even the commercial meats are better for you than no

meats, because they do have nutrients that you can get nowhere else.

That's my tuppence.

Judith Alta and Oski

Pam wrote:

> Hi everybody. I am new to this but have been following the posts for

> several weeks now. I have been facing a myriad of health problems for

> almost 3 years now most seriously on Sept. 4 being diagnosed with a

> bladder tumor pushing against one of my kidneys. The biopsy showed the

> tumor to be an aggresive form of cancer and was surgically removed on

> Oct. 22. I understand that these things come back again and if not

> found soon enough I could end up having my bladder removed. Problem is

> I have not worked since Feb. 2005 due to being disabled in a work

> related accident. I am now permanently disabled and fighting for my

> Social Security benefits. (been denied 3 times).

>

> With interest I have been reading your posts and have seen references

> to a family advocate who is helping people like me. How do I find this

> Angel? I have now been forced to apply for welfare in order to receive

> medical coverage but the system in place is sketchy to say the least.

> I have been trying to read-up on natural medicines etc. to try to help

> myself and improve my chances of surviving this beast. I would

> appreciate any info on these natural cures that you could provide. I

> live in S.E. Pa. and do not have a lot of money to buy these products

> and would appreciate some guidance in that direction also. Thank You

>

>

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Thank you for the tips. has never used sugar or artificial sweetners except what is unavoidable in processed foods. Neither or myself has eaten any amount of carbs for approx. 3 years. We're trying to stay on a high protein diet. PamJudith Alta <list@...> wrote: Hi Pam,I cannot tell you what to do. I can only say what I would do in a similar circumstance.I would eat no processed foods of any kind, and especially no sugar or artificial sweeteners. Cancers feed on sugars.For

sweetness stevia is great, I like the liquid or Sweet Leaf brand packets.Because of the carbohydrates I would not eat grains or fruit. Fresh or frozen veggies, meat of all kinds, eggs, butter, cheese, etc.No commercial milk because of the chemicals, pasteurization, etc. I find coconut milk to be a good substitute. To make it approximately the consistency of whole milk I mix it with equal parts of water and use it just like cows milk. For cooking fats I use olive, coconut oil and beef tallow.The local meat market puts out beef suet for "birds" and I take it home (it's all human grade with no hormones) and put it in a 250 - 275 oven until it's all squishy soft. Then I squeeze it out and pour it into pint jars.So far no great expense. Yes, organic when it is available and affordable is preferred, but when it's not one has to make do with what's available. I believe that even the commercial

meats are better for you than no meats, because they do have nutrients that you can get nowhere else.That's my tuppence.Judith Alta and OskiPam wrote:> Hi everybody. I am new to this but have been following the posts for > several weeks now. I have been facing a myriad of health problems for > almost 3 years now most seriously on Sept. 4 being diagnosed with a > bladder tumor pushing against one of my kidneys. The biopsy showed the > tumor to be an aggresive form of cancer and was surgically removed on > Oct. 22. I understand that these things come back again and if not > found soon enough I could end up having my bladder removed. Problem is > I have not worked since Feb. 2005 due to being disabled in a work > related accident. I am now permanently disabled and fighting for my > Social Security benefits. (been denied 3 times).>> With interest I have been reading

your posts and have seen references > to a family advocate who is helping people like me. How do I find this > Angel? I have now been forced to apply for welfare in order to receive > medical coverage but the system in place is sketchy to say the least. > I have been trying to read-up on natural medicines etc. to try to help > myself and improve my chances of surviving this beast. I would > appreciate any info on these natural cures that you could provide. I > live in S.E. Pa. and do not have a lot of money to buy these products > and would appreciate some guidance in that direction also. Thank You>>

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> Hi everybody. I am new to this but have been following the posts for

> several weeks now. I have been facing a myriad of health problems for

> almost 3 years now most seriously on Sept. 4 being diagnosed with a

> bladder tumor pushing against one of my kidneys. >

> With interest I have been reading your posts and have seen references

> to a family advocate who is helping people like me. How do I find this

> Angel? I

> live in S.E. Pa. and do not have a lot of money to buy these products

> and would appreciate some guidance in that direction also. Thank You

Oh, Pam - how hard this time must be for you. I hope you find the answers

you need - I will think good thoughts for you.

Blessings,

Ev

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, First, I would get on Essiac. It has been known to cure tumors. Second, if it were me, I would go mostly to a raw diet (if not totally). Very little meat, mostly veggies, nuts. Lots of water, preferably distilled, if you can. Lemon juice in your water even better. Here is an article of interest on Hi Protein diets... not as great as you think. Long-Term Health Problems Associated With High-Protein Diets By Pat Kendall, Ph.D., R.D. Food Science and Human Nutrition Specialist Colorado State University Extension September 5, 2000

High-protein. Low-carbohydrate. You’ve probably seen the results. A close friend, a relative or maybe a favorite celebrity losing a noticeable amount of weight on one of the highly publicized high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets. Whether it’s the Atkins Diet, the Sugar Buster Diet or Protein Power, these diets all promise weight loss if you restrict consumption of foods high in carbohydrates (fruit, cereals, pastas and breads) and eat lots of protein-rich foods such as meat, milk, eggs and nuts. Indeed, weight loss usually occurs, sometimes rapidly, however not strictly as a result of reducing carbohydrate intake and eating high amounts of protein. Rather, these diets are low-calorie. During the first week the pounds you drop are a result of water loss, not body fat loss. You lose body fat after that only if you continue eating

fewer calories than you burn. This is not solely a characteristic of high-protein diets, but is true of any low-calorie diet. It may be easier for some people to adhere to a low-calorie regimen while on a high-protein diet because the allowed foods make them feel full. The authors of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets also cite the conversion of the body’s metabolism to ketosis as an advantage in accelerating weight loss. Ketosis is a normal metabolic state only during starvation conditions, but also can be possible in people eating minimal amounts of carbohydrates. A tell-tale sign of ketosis is acetone breath, sometimes described as an odor that is a cross between nail polish and over-ripe pineapple. Fatigue and constipation, sometimes accompanied with nausea and vomiting, are common side effects. If one continues to be in a ketotic state, the stresses placed on the body can lead to kidney damage, gout,

osteoporosis, heart disease and cancer. Kidney Disease: When people eat too much protein, additional strain is placed on the kidneys. Large amounts of protein cause nitrogen to be released into the blood, which the kidneys must filter out and excrete in the urine. Gout: During ketosis, a chemical called uric acid begins to build up in the blood. This promotes the development of gout, a painful condition of the toes and joints. Osteoporosis: When excess protein, especially from animal sources, is eaten for an extended time, the body flushes more calcium out through urine, which may contribute to osteoporosis. Heart Disease: High-protein diets tend to promote eating more meat, eggs and dairy products which, in addition to being protein-rich foods, are generally high in fat,

saturated fat and cholesterol. Numerous studies have shown that diets high in fat and saturated fat can increase a person’s risk of heart disease. Cancer: Eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables has repeatedly been shown in scientific studies to be important in reducing the incidence of some cancers. Such a diet contains vitamins, minerals and fiber, which have been linked to the prevention of cancer, strokes and heart disease. High protein diets severely limit the consumption of these high-carbohydrate foods. The bottom line is that carbohydrates alone do not make people fat. Eating too many calories and engaging in too little activity causes people to gain weight. So, although high-protein diets may result in short-term weight loss, the risks they pose for long-term health problems outweigh the benefits. The best weight loss program is still a reduced-calorie diet

containing good amounts of protein balanced with fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods and a regular activity program. Pamela Hoffmaster <david_h267@...> wrote: Thank you for the tips. has never used sugar or artificial sweetners except what is unavoidable in processed foods.

Neither or myself has eaten any amount of carbs for approx. 3 years. We're trying to stay on a high protein diet. Pam Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been

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