Most of us have been told that we all have cancer cells in our
bodies. Even with our wonderful diagnostic tools, these cells have to
multiply to a few billion before they are detected. When a person's
immune system is strong it can generally destroy the cells or keep them
from multiplying and forming tumors. It is equally important to build a
strong immune system once diagnosed with cancer... So, what can you do
to build and maintain a strong immune system?
A strong immune system has a proper acid-akali balance. Disease and illness thrive in an acidic environment. To test your acid-alkali-balance purchase some nitrazine paper strips. Upon arising put on strip in your mouth along with putting a strip under the first urine stream of the day. Compare the color of your strips with the chart of the back of the box. If you are less than 6.5 pH begin restoring your acid-akali-balance by forming the following new habits.
Add freshly squeezed lemon to your water, tea, baking and cooking. Lemon helps restore and maintain your internal "climate" at a healthy pH. Organic apple cider vinegar can be used in place of lemon in baking and cooking since is also. It is also alkaline.
Eat a diet that is primarily whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables along with organic fresh meats. Processed foods, meats, dairy products and simple carbohydrates are acidic foods. You do need protein to help your liver make a very important stess-fighter called albumin, so choose organic fresh meats but do not make meat the "center attraction" of your meals. A good rule of thumb for processed food ingredient list is: if you cannot pronounce it - don't eat it!
In addition to a proper acid-alkali balance you need rest, plenty of water, and little or no coffee and sugar to build and maintain a strong immune system. Sleep is your bodies restoration system. Additionally, sleep balances your hormone levels - and we women know how important that is, right? Proper hydration helps your body rid itself of toxins. Even necessary toxins like chemotherapy. All toxins are a burden to immune system and without proper hydration it will never work optimally. Divide your body weight by 2 and that is the minimum number of ounces of water you should drink each day. If the taste of water is less than desirable due to drugs you are on - add 1 ounce of cranberry juice or lemon juice to each 8 ounces. Caffeine and refined sugar are the two worst things for your immune system. Caffeine dehydrates you and robs you of your minerals and vitamins AND sugar so weakens your immune system that it should be classified as food for cancer. The most important thing you can do to build your immune system is to eliminate corn syrup and refined (cane) sugar completely from your diet. You can substitute agave, stevia, rice syrup and honey for corn syrup and cane sugar - but avoid artificial sweeteners that are even more toxic to your body.
These supplements can aid in building up your immune system:
Flor-essence, Green Tea and Essiac Tea
Anti-oxidant vitamins - these are primarily vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E
Ginseng, oil of oregano and olive leaf are great immune building herbs
When your body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and/or radiation, your immune system becomes more compromised. That is why you can succumb to complications, illnesses and infections that you could normally fight off.
By not feeding your body foods that nourish cancer cells, these cells will starve. Remember - the main culprit is refined sugar. White refined flour comes in a close second along with processed foods and meats that have had hormones added. Conversely NOT eating these foods strengthens your immune system.
Cancer may be an indication of multiple immune deficiencies. Enlist the help of a friend to research potential genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors in addition to your diet.
Cancer cells cannot survive in an oxygenated environment. Daily exercise and deep breathing helps get more oxygen down to the cellular level where cancer cells exist... and that's good. Keep that in mind the next time you break a sweat while exercising.
A strong immune system has a proper acid-akali balance. Disease and illness thrive in an acidic environment. To test your acid-alkali-balance purchase some nitrazine paper strips. Upon arising put on strip in your mouth along with putting a strip under the first urine stream of the day. Compare the color of your strips with the chart of the back of the box. If you are less than 6.5 pH begin restoring your acid-akali-balance by forming the following new habits.
Add freshly squeezed lemon to your water, tea, baking and cooking. Lemon helps restore and maintain your internal "climate" at a healthy pH. Organic apple cider vinegar can be used in place of lemon in baking and cooking since is also. It is also alkaline.
Eat a diet that is primarily whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables along with organic fresh meats. Processed foods, meats, dairy products and simple carbohydrates are acidic foods. You do need protein to help your liver make a very important stess-fighter called albumin, so choose organic fresh meats but do not make meat the "center attraction" of your meals. A good rule of thumb for processed food ingredient list is: if you cannot pronounce it - don't eat it!
In addition to a proper acid-alkali balance you need rest, plenty of water, and little or no coffee and sugar to build and maintain a strong immune system. Sleep is your bodies restoration system. Additionally, sleep balances your hormone levels - and we women know how important that is, right? Proper hydration helps your body rid itself of toxins. Even necessary toxins like chemotherapy. All toxins are a burden to immune system and without proper hydration it will never work optimally. Divide your body weight by 2 and that is the minimum number of ounces of water you should drink each day. If the taste of water is less than desirable due to drugs you are on - add 1 ounce of cranberry juice or lemon juice to each 8 ounces. Caffeine and refined sugar are the two worst things for your immune system. Caffeine dehydrates you and robs you of your minerals and vitamins AND sugar so weakens your immune system that it should be classified as food for cancer. The most important thing you can do to build your immune system is to eliminate corn syrup and refined (cane) sugar completely from your diet. You can substitute agave, stevia, rice syrup and honey for corn syrup and cane sugar - but avoid artificial sweeteners that are even more toxic to your body.
These supplements can aid in building up your immune system:
Flor-essence, Green Tea and Essiac Tea
Anti-oxidant vitamins - these are primarily vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E
Ginseng, oil of oregano and olive leaf are great immune building herbs
When your body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and/or radiation, your immune system becomes more compromised. That is why you can succumb to complications, illnesses and infections that you could normally fight off.
By not feeding your body foods that nourish cancer cells, these cells will starve. Remember - the main culprit is refined sugar. White refined flour comes in a close second along with processed foods and meats that have had hormones added. Conversely NOT eating these foods strengthens your immune system.
Cancer may be an indication of multiple immune deficiencies. Enlist the help of a friend to research potential genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors in addition to your diet.
Cancer cells cannot survive in an oxygenated environment. Daily exercise and deep breathing helps get more oxygen down to the cellular level where cancer cells exist... and that's good. Keep that in mind the next time you break a sweat while exercising.
Carin Hansen was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40. After a
long battle she emerged victorious and began a one-on-one wardrobe and
beauty consulting business for other women journeying through cancer.
She has been a model, actress, talent agency owner, benefit founder,
certified acting/modeling instructor, writer, speaker and passionate
cancer advocate. Please visit Carin's website at http://www.bridges2beauty.net
for information and encouragement that is helpful and hopeFULL. You can
purchase a hard copy of her book "A Woman's Cancer Journey Primer" or
upload a free PDF on the website also. It is important to remember that
Carin is not a physician and does not subscribe to or recommend any
particular medical procedure or alternative treatment. She strongly
urges you to consult with your Primary Physician, Oncologist and/or
Surgeon before implementing any of her suggestions found in her
articles, newsletter, blogs and books.
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