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Q& A: Prostate CA, Paw Paw, Vit. C & Selenium

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QUESTION:

Good Day,   I recently started Paw Paw after reviewing the research. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008, had a prostectomy but my psa is rising this summer. It is currently at 16.5.

I have altered my diet eliminating sugar, relying on proteins and greens and taking other supplements. I feel great but here is my question…
Some prostate cancer formulas (e.g. prosticaid) contain vitamin C and selenium which appear to be a no-no for integration with paw paw. Do you have any experience with this or any opinion?
Thank you for your time and all the work you contribute on this subject.
PP, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist, CA

 

ANSWER:
In our opinion, there is no problem with Vit. C 500 mg. /day or less, nor with the recommended daily dosage, 50mcg. Selenium. Very high dosages of some anti-oxidants will interfere with the ATP inhibitory action of Paw Paw, which is why they are counter-indicated. We realize  some websites list others, but often do not provide research to back their statements. Our proof is from our successes with clients.
A supporting product that many men use with Prostate Cancer is Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)Concentrate , which has no Vit. C, Selenium or other counter-indicated actions with Paw Paw, yet offers excellent nutrition  for the prostate. Many men over 40 years of age also use Men’s Formula, which also contains Gingko and Nettle, for ongoing prostate support and prevention.
If you do not already have it, Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally contains many answers and explanations at to why the program works, as well as case studies, research, recipes and more. You can order via an email, or on the above link.

If we can be of any more assistance, please contact our office to set up a private consultation. And blessings to you on your healing journey!

Q & A: Thyroid Cancer and Paw Paw Program

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Questions:

I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and am having surgery in September, 2012.
I will be getting my whole thyroid removed. The doctor told me I will be on synthroid for the rest of my life. I would like to know what I have to take for herbal meds to make me feel normal and healthy again. I am 49 year old weight is 159 lbs.  I believe I am a healthy person as my medical report came back as very good. Except for the cancer. I will be going for radiation as well in about 6 weeks time. Please help me get my mental health, physical health and spiritial health back on track. I have read the book (Paw Paw, the Christopher Columbus Approach to Cancer) which I found very interesting and informative. Thank You!!! So my questions are:
1) what and when can I take the Paw Paw program after my surgery. What should I take for my cancer after surgery and before and after the dreaded radiation? I don’t want this cancer to flare up elsewhere in my body.
2) Do I take anything with and when I have radiation?
3) Are any of the herbal meds going to affect my thyroid medication?
4) Where I live fresh or organic fruits and vegetables are very hard to get. Our closest city is 3 hours away.
5) I was taking curcumin 95% 2 x 2 a day. and also taking 1 tbsp of Vital greens 1 x day. I stopped taking them 7 days before my surgery. The doctors told me to go off all medication prior to surgery.
Please help me with this health issue that took over my body, mind, and spirit:
Thank You very much and can’t wait to hear from you!
( GW from CA)

Answers:

1) Post-surgery: You can start taking the Paw Paw as soon as you are eating after surgery. Follow the recommendations in the book to continue to destroy any cancer cells AND to prevent cancer flare up elsewhere. Certainly post surgery, taking high levels of anti-oxidant immune boosting herbs, such as Zambroza, called Thai Go in the U.S., speed recovery. Also be sure to get your bowels moving within 12-24 hours. If needed, herbal supplements such as LB are very safe and effective, much more so than chemical formulations like Senekot, generally used in hospitals. Both the above are liquid, and can be started as soon as one is able to consume any liquids.

2)  Please determine your need for radiation  by asking the ” Questions to Ask Your Doctor” in my book. Other than the fact that this is probably ‘accepted medical protocol’, how can they determine you will definitely need radiation until they have completed the surgery? Perhaps the surgery will be completely effective, and they are only do this as a prophylactic (preventative) measure, which is very questionable.  Please ask the questions first, as this will determine your long term health outcome. If you do decide to have radiation, then yes, I would continue the Paw Paw program. In addition, there are some natural aids to lessen the side effects of radiation. We could set up a phone consultation to discuss this before you make your decisions.

3) No, none of the herbs in the basic Paw Paw Program will affect your thyroid medication, synthroid.

4) One has to do the best that one can with what is available. Again, we can cover some of this in a phone consult, as I may have some suggestions, such as sprouting to obtain organic greens, no matter where you live, sources to get you set up to accomplish this easily.

5) Pre-surgery: Most doctors do ask people to stop all supplements before surgery, as a few such as higher dosage Vit. C , Gingko Biloba, Red Clover, may thin the blood and there is a concern of excess bleeding. As herbs and supplements are not their area of expertise, they feel safer and save time doing research by requesting stopping of ALL.  Some say 24 hours ahead, some say 3 days, yours is being very cautious with 7 days.

Get a good night’s sleep pre-surgery and visualize a positive outcome! Imagine yourself coming out of surgery with a great report that all was successful.

We look forward to answering any more specific questions on an individual basis. Contact our office at 250-748-6802 to arrange a time.

August Natural Health Newsletter

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BENOIT & ASSOCIATES HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER      

August, 2012

 

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For information to help you achieve optimum health, please contact our office:

Phone:       250-748-6802

Email:       TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com

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Lorene Benoit’s book contains lifestyle tips for optimum health, as well as specifics for Cancer: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

Ongoing special for books, which offers excellent tips for health prevention, as well as solutions for cancer. Buy 3 get 1 free. Contact our office for this special.

 

Education   

 Our blog offers ongoing health tips. Articles added since the last newsletter, with a direct link:

Upcoming Courses, local and world wide

Information on upcoming courses, starting in Sept. Also Natural Health and Herbal Training that is available worldwide.

Q & A – Natural Treatment for diarrhea

Treating diarrhea naturally, including great tips for your traveling first aid, especially when traveling to tropical countries, where you may be prone to Montezuma’s Revenge, Thailand Trots, Cuban Cramps ….we think you get the point.

Q&A: Vaginal Infections

Using Silver Gel for Vaginal Infections is effective, easy and inexpensive.

Are Vitamins Safe? Who to Believe?

Here is an excerpt from a report recently released by Orthomolecular Medicine News Service

Cancer and Sugar Connection

Understand the connection between Sugar and Cancer and most other diseases.

 

The Difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Hearts

The Heart Infographic gives an excellent up-close look at a healthy heart vs. an unhealthy heart with an interactive sliding screen that allows you to see the difference between the two. It also provides tips for how to lower your risk for heart disease.

You can review the graphic at http://www.amerihealth.com/htdocs/custom/nj/infographic-heart.html

For more suggestions for heart health, view the Heart articles on our blog:

Energy Saving Tip

In case of power outage you can use solar lights inside at night.  Stick them in a jar or plastic bottle and they give off plenty of ‘free light’.

 

Compass Group Assessment Classes – invite some friends for a fun way to find out what are the best supplements for you! Call office for details. 

Compass Zyto is an extremely efficient, inexpensive step to excellent health.

Watch this 3 minute video : http://www.zytocompass.com/af/link.aspx?a=lbenoit

 

Business Coaching and Brilliant Body

There is ongoing coaching to help others start their own business using the Brilliant Body CD’s!  The package includes 10 Power Points, covering ten systems of the body: Digestive, Hepatic, Intestinal, Circulatory, Immune, Nervous, Respiratory, Urinary, Glandular and Structural, plus all the tools to educate yourself and others on how your body works – all this for only $25.

Phone the office anytime for help!

Lucy Taylor, of Phoenix Healing in Nanaimo, BC, is doing some excellent business building classes bi-monthly. If you live in this area and are interested, give her a call at 250-758-0660.

 

Upcoming Courses in Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, and Toronto

Free Paw Paw Program Presentation Thursday Sept. 13th 6:30-7:30 pm South Cowichan Library, Mill Bay

Chinese Herbal Constitutional Formulas and Five Element Theory – Sat Sept 29th 9:30 am- 4:00 pm in Nanaimo. Cost: $75. Pay by Sept. 19th and pay only $65. Register with our office: 250-748-6802.

The Four Pillars of Health, Mon Oct 15th.  7 pm to 9:30 pm at Island Savings, Duncan

National Health Convention, Toronto – Oct.25-27th

 

See Upcoming Courses, local and available world wide for details.

 

Specials

For Canadians, we have 6 wk. Campaign specials offering 10 % off or Buy 3 get 1 free on selected seasonal herbs. Right now, you have a few days left to take advantage of specials ending August 31st, featuring Digestive Aids, Summer Cold Relief,  Safe Personal and Home Cleaning Products, Pain relief and a few more to help ensure optimum health. A few of our all-time favourites are:

Tei Fu Oil, useful for so many respiratory and pain relief benefits – Tei Fu success story

Digestive Enzymes have helped so many people with GERD  belching, bloating, and burping.

 

New specials start September 1st – until October 15th. They feature Herbal Extracts, Energy Drinks, Kid’s Nutrition

Some of our favourites: LB Extract Laxative formula supports proper bowel function and is ideal for children and adults who do not like swallowing capsules. Non addictive, the longer you use it, the less you need.

HPR-C Chinese Extract (VS-C in U.S.) is an amazing Chinese formula for all viruses, including colds, flu and Herpes. The liquid can be used internally and externally on lesions.  Helps remove liver toxins and reduce heat.

Focus ATN has helped many children and adults to increase attention and concentration, and help calm hyperactivity.

Gotu Kola has been traditionally considered a brain food. Helpful for anxiety, depression and memory.

The old Herbasaurus Multi Vitamins Plus Iron, Stock 1722-9, is now back by popular demand. It is labelled as  Sunshine Heroes Multi Vitamin Plus Iron, in time for school start up. Same product, different name.

The other Sunshine Super Heroes Children’s supplements are chewable tablets like the previous Herbasaurus line, as people preferred these over the gummies. They are all on sale in Autumn Campaign starting Sept. 1st: Sunshine Heroes Chewable Bifidophilus, Chewable Vitamin C and Chewable Vitamin C with Elderberry. See write-ups in campaign brochure or go online for fact sheets.

Please contact us or your local NSP Associate to receive a free Campaign brochure. Order quality herbs & supplements by calling our office 250-748-6802, to help you locate a local Herb Specialist, or if you are a member call NSP at your country’s toll free number. If you are not a member, read on…..

 

How does Membership Benefit You?

Click here to find out How does  NSP Membership benefit you?

You can receive discounts from 10 – 30% on the most potent, most professionally formulated herbal, vitamin and mineral supplements in the industry since 1972.

Members receive great education, resource centre, Fact sheets, Free webinars and conference calls with professionals, coupon book, and weekly specials.

Members can access recorded sessions at: NSP resource Centre

 

Renewal Promotion for members who have expired, please take advantage now:

4 great reasons to RENEW your membership with Nature’s Sunshine:
1. Reactivate your membership for only $10.00 with a $50.00 renewal order.
2. Receive one FREE bottle of Zambroza ($45.00 retail value).
3. Receive a FREE Product Guide, Coupon Savings  Book , Product Price List and Specials Brochure.
4. Receive FREE Ground Shipping for renewal orders placed before September 30th.

PLUS: We offer a free mini consultation to help you figure out what to order, or to place it for you. Just give our office a call! If you know what you want, Call 1-800-265-9163, Fax 1-800-822-4884,be sure to ask for Renewal Promo. This special is not available online. For other countries, call our office.

 

 Success Stories

We encourage you to share your stories with others on our website or via email. Success stories can be read at:

http://www.naturalpathremedies.com/blog/category/success-stories/

 

Political Scene

Although this movie is 2 hours long, justwatch the first 10 minute introduction by Gary Null, PhD to help understand the corruption that is prevalent in the FDA. Helps explain the long time involvement of Codex and HARMonization challenges the world is facing. WHO and big pharma control regulations and the health care system.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VibVIRsHnI0&feature=player_embedded

This one also gives you a very down to earth explanation of Codex , how it is affecting the US, Canada and your life.

http://www.localssupportinglocals.ca/videos/codex-alimentarius-must-watch

 

Humour

 

 

Censored for language, but you get the point.

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Spiritual

Every thought is a prayer.   Let’s make a decision to create a perfect day by broadcasting gratitude and appreciation, and show how good and precious it is to live this life today.

 

 Serving you in health,

Benoit & Associates Health Education

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Website: www.NaturalPathRemedies.com

 

Upcoming Courses, local and online world wide

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Meet the Authors: Paw Paw Program   Friday, Sept. 28th 2-4 pm      Duncan, BC Library

Chinese Herbal Constitutional Formulas and Five Element Theory – Sat Sept 29th 9:30 am- 4:00 pm Nanaimo. Cost: $75.  Register with our office: 250-748-6802.

This course will cover:

  • Basic philosophy, yin & yang, constitutional nature
  • 5 element theory and practical: what is your constitution
  •  4 extra constitutions
  • 16 Chinese herb formulas and how they can help balance  your life on the physical, mental and emotional levels
  • Each participant will complete a questionnaire for personal evaluation and time for questions    and answers.

Lorene Benoit, MHH, CHC has worked with these NSP Chinese Constitutional Formulas for 18 years. Come ask questions and learn more in depth how this ancient knowledge can help bring balance to your physical and emotional well being.

The Four Pillars of Health, Mon Oct 15th.  7 pm to 9:30 pm at Island Savings Centre, Duncan, BC. $16. Register with Island Savings: 250-746-0414

Learn how the Four Pillars of Health can help you to both create and maintain optimum health, plus prevent and treat chronic disease. We have all heard how diet, stress, basic supplementation and exercise are essential for good health – get easy to follow tips in all of these areas.

Free Paw Paw Program Presentation, Wednesday, Oct. 17 th 6:30-8:30 pm Nanaimo, BC

Free author presentation on natural approach to understanding the causes, treatment, and prevention of cancer. Plus highlight of health tips for prevention of all disease and achieving optimum health, which are presented in Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

Please call our office 250-748-6802 to register and for location.

If you wish to host a class in your are, please contact the office.

 

Nature’s Sunshine Canada National Health Convention, Toronto – Oct.25-27th

Features great speakers bringing you up to date, practical information on natural health. Contact our office if you are interested in attending, as we may have package specials available.

 

Ongoing Instruction with the Brilliant Body Course

There is ongoing coaching to help others start their own business using the Brilliant Body CD’s!  The package includes 10 Power Points, covering the body systems, each one created by professionals such as Dr. Jay Vanden Heuvel, Steven Horne and Dr. Rallie McAllister: Digestive, Hepatic, Intestinal, Circulatory, Immune, Nervous, Respiratory, Urinary, Glandular and Structural, plus all the tools to educate yourself and others on how your body works – all this for only $25.

Phone the office anytime for help! There are many webinars and power points available for training in all areas of natural health.

 

Q&A: Vaginal Infections

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QUESTION:

 I have a question about the silver sol usage for vaginal yeast infection problems and would like to know how to use silver sol  and how much it will cost on a monthly base. We much appreciate your time. KG

ANSWER:

Yes, Silver Gel has been used successfully for vaginal infections, as research has shown that Silver Gel can kill candida albicans, as well as hundreds of other bacteria  including streptococcus, staphylococcus, salmonella, plus viruses such as Influenza A and Hepatitis B.

Two ways to treat the vaginal infection are: insert the Liquid Silver Guard, about 2 ounces and hold for 12 minutes. Or apply to Silver Gel to a natural fiber tampon and insert into the vagina. The Gel may also be applied with a vaginal syringe, or if you do not have this a squeeze bottle or anything clean with no sharp surfaces. Using a finger may also have some results, although it is best if approximately 1/2 tsp. can be inserted once or twice per day.

To answer your question on cost, this would depend on what country you are in, whether you are a member, and how many Silver Gel tubes you purchase at once. I would estimate that 1 tube would last one month, using 1 tsp. per day. It would definitely be less expensive than any prescription drug, which in our opinion does not work as effectively and frequently causes side effects.

If a person is sexually active, the partner should be treating for Candida as well, or re-infection may occur. In addition follow lifestyle and dietary suggestions,such as those recommended  in Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.

Refer to a previous article on Candida to understand more about underlying conditions, causes, symptoms and diet.

If you want to order Silver Gel or Silver Guard, at discount prices direct to your home, please contact our office at 250-748-6802 or email: TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com. If you prefer to order online at www.naturessunshine.com, select country of your choice and use sponsor #309344 to open your own account and receive a discount. There is no charge for membership with an order and no obligations.

 

 

Are Vitamins Safe? Who to Believe?

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Here is an excerpt from a report recently released by

Orthomolecular Medicine News Service, August 10, 2012

Vitamin therapy pioneer Abram Hoffer, M.D., once stated that the worst fate vitamin bashers could experience would be to never, ever have use of the nutrition supplements they so often criticize.  As for the rest of us, the sky is not falling. There is not even one death from vitamins over the last 28 years. [1] We are a nation of sick, undernourished, and over-medicated people. Half the population is on prescription drugs. [2] Pharmaceuticals, taken as directed, kill over 100,000 per year just in the US. [3] Antibiotics cause 700,000 emergency room visits per year, just in the US. [3] Modern drug-and-cut medicine is at least the third leading cause of death in the USA. Some estimates place medicine as the number one cause of death. [3] Over 1.5 million Americans are injured every year by drug errors in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and nursing homes. [3] If in a hospital, a patient can expect at least one medication error every single day. [3]

Vitamins are not the problem; they are the solution. Taking supplemental B-vitamins, vitamin E and vitamin D each individually reduces lung cancer by 50%. [4-7] Vitamin C stops cancer more effectively than chemotherapy. [8-10] HIV-positive persons taking vitamins are 50% less likely to develop AIDS. [11] And if they do, AIDS patients taking supplements have a 27% lower death rate. [3]

Consumer Reports, September 2012, wrote a report titled,  “10 Hidden Dangers of Vitamins” . Based on the above FACTS, Consumer Reports should stick to testing laundry appliances. That’s what they are good at.

For optimum health follow healthy lifestyle recommendations suggested in Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally

For full references and the story of Chicken Little (remember the childhood story?) that accompanies this article, see: http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v08n26.shtml

Credit to: Orthomolecular Medicine News Service. OMNS free subscription link http://orthomolecular.org/subscribe.html and

OMNS archive link http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/index.shtml

Cancer and Sugar Connection

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One common factor that links obesity, candida,  diabetes and cancer is insulin resistance. Science is beginning to realize that  insulin resistance is involved in all inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis (inflammation of joints), Alzheimers (inflammation of brain cells), atherosclerosis (inflammation and hardening of the arteries).

Overuse of sugar is linked to all inflammation. This article will explain some of the research behind sugar consumption specifically relating to cancer.

According to Lewis Cantley, director of the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School, as much as 80 percent of all cancers are “driven by either mutations or environmental factors that work to enhance or mimic the effect of insulin on the incipient tumor cells,” Gary Taubes reports, adding:

“As it was explained to me by Craig Thompson, who has done much of this research and is now president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, the cells of many human cancers come to depend on insulin to provide the fuel (blood sugar) and materials they need to grow and multiply. Insulin and insulin-like growth factor (and related growth factors) also provide the signal, in effect, to do it.

The more insulin, the better they do.

Some cancers develop mutations that serve the purpose of increasing the influence of insulin on the cell; others take advantage of the elevated insulin levels that are common to metabolic syndrome, obesity and type 2 diabetes.  Some do both.

Thompson believes that many pre-cancerous cells would never acquire the mutations that turn them into malignant tumors if they weren’t being driven by insulin to take up more and more blood sugar and metabolize it.”

Some cancer centers, such as the Cancer Centers of America, have fully embraced this knowledge and place their patients on strict low-sugar, low-grain diets. But conventional medicine in general has been woefully lax when it comes to highlighting the health dangers of this additive.

It’s quite clear that if you want to avoid cancer, or are currently undergoing cancer treatment, you absolutely MUST avoid all forms of sugar!

Dr. Lustig’s work and his You Tube lecture alone have OVER one million views., even though it’s 90 minutes long. His research proves sugar is a “toxin”. His stance has nothing to do with calories in various sweeteners,: “It’s a poison by itself,” he says.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM&feature=player_embedded

“If Lustig is right, then our excessive consumption of sugar is the primary reason that the numbers of obese and diabetic Americans have skyrocketed in the past 30 years,” the NYT says. “But his argument implies more than that. If Lustig is right, it would mean that sugar is also the likely dietary cause of several other chronic ailments widely considered to be diseases of Western lifestyles — heart disease, hypertension and many common cancers among them.”

In Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally, the direct link to sugar and cancer is clearly expressed. One example is on page 83, where she presents a chart showing the sugar connection with cancer. She also makes dietary suggestions that are easy to follow,  and includes a chapter with some simple recipes to help people transition out of sugar and into a healthier, satisfying way of eating.

For optimum health, not just for cancer, but those conditions listed in the opening paragraph, follow healthy lifestyle recommendations as suggested in Benoit’s book. You can order on the above link, by calling the office at 250-748-6802, or by emailing directly to TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com.

Ear Infection in Infant and Silver Guard

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One 6 month old baby had a chronic ear infection, 3 different antibiotics and cortisone drops were used to no avail. The grandma purchased Silver Guard and put 4 drops into the ear with an eyedropper 3X/ day. She also gave the baby drops of Silver Guard into the mouth. Within 30 hours the baby totally improved . There was no more green stuff coming out of the ear and no more pain. This program was continued for 4 more days to insure that all the infection was gone.

 

Let me know if you want a bottle to try. Contact us at office 250-748-6802 or via our website.

 
Lifestyle recommendations as explained in Benoit’s Book The Paw Paw Program should be followed for optimum health and for all conditions.

BI POLAR Natural Aids

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Links for products change, and new products for conditions are developed , so please contact the author for assistance, or to order.

QUESTION
We have a friend recently diagnosed with Bi-Polar and he wants
to heal it the natural way… I am researching it for him as I’d like
to see him go that way instead of with what the doctor wants him to take.
Any info you could share would be most appreciated, thank you! DL

 

ANSWER
Many respected medical doctors have used proper nutrition to treat emotional and psychological conditions, as well as physical. From Dr. Linus Pauling, nobel prize winner, to Dr. Abram Hoffer (co-authors of the extensive book OrthoMolecular Medicine) are just two of many. OrthoMolecular Medicine  means using vitamins and minerals in therapeutic dosages. Dr. Abram Hoffer was medical advisor of a Mental Institution in Saskatchewan and had far better results treating schizophrenic patients with nutrition than drugs. He also had promising results with cancer patients using a nutritional protocol. Besides being an acclaimed author and running a busy medical, practice Dr. Hoffer lectured internationally for many years, to Medical practitioners and students, so it is surprising to hear some doctors say, “ nutrition is not proven or researched”.

 

Researchers do not definitively understand some conditions, such as Bipolar. Theories range considerably, with no proven hypotheses. A shortage of lithium in the brain is one, just as a shortage of serotonin has been hypothesized to cause depression. More recent research throws considerable doubt on both of these theories.  A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry  from U. Michigan, 2000, reports “in those with bipolar disorder, two major areas of the brain contain 30 percent more cells that send signals to other brain cells.” This report theorizes that “the extra signal-sending cells may lead to a kind of over-stimulation, which makes sense considering the symptoms of bipolar disorder”. Researchers are quite certain that the neurotransmitter system is at least part of the cause of bipolar disorder, but further research is still needed to define its exact role.

 

Most scientists concur that  psychological disorders are usually caused by multiple interacting  factors,  including biological, (heredity or genetic tendency) and psychological.  One of the best researched current explanations is  the “Diathesis-Stress Model.” The word diathesis means, in simplified terms, a bodily condition that make a person more than usually susceptible to certain diseases. Thus the Diathesis-Stress Model says that “each person inherits certain physical predispositions that leave him or her vulnerable to problems that may or may not appear, depending on what kinds of situations that person confronts” (Bernstein et al., 2000). Durand and Barlow define this model as a “hypothesis that both an inherited tendency and specific stressful conditions are required to produce a disorder” (2000).

A manic or depressive incidence is usually triggered by a stressful life event or issues in the person’s environment. This may include the loss of something or someone, a loved one, job, home; to any change such as the birth of a child, a new job or home, a move, or threatening life situations. Remember that what is a physical, mental, emotional or spiritual stressor to one person may not be to another.  Once the disorder is triggered and progresses, “it seems to develop a life of its own. Once the cycle begins, a psychological or pathophysiological process takes over and ensures that the disorder will continue” (Durand & Barlow, 2000).

We know that stress can be approached naturally via the Four Pillars of Health as described in Lorene Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program. To briefly outline,  the four pillars are listed below, with some specifics relating to BiPolar:
  • DIET: superior nutrition through improved diet, much like that recommended in the book. A diet that is beneficial for treatment and prevention of cancer is the same diet that helps improve everyone’s overall health.
  • EMOTIONAL HEALTH: especially stress reduction techniques, including meditation, yoga, relaxation, energy clearing,  counselling
  • EXERCISE:  to stimulate our “feel good” neurotransmitters, chemicals and hormones
  • HERBS and SUPPLEMENTS: some that we have had positive experience with for bipolar are:

 

Daily Maintenance suggestions:
Stress Formula  or  Nervous Support Pak (US) – includes B vitamins, relaxing nervine herbs, or
Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic – to help regulate Chi or energy flow, plus providing trace mineral nutrition
Super Omega 3‘s to support the nervous system – at

 

In times of Manic or Depressive phases, add:
STR-C – (STRess Chinese)  a Chinese constitutional formula that calms an agitated mind – this one specifically to help calm a manic phase
AD-C – (AntiDepressant Chinese) A Chinese constitutional formula that clears stagnant Chi to help relieve depression

 

Therapeutic essential oils of  Ylang ylang, Rose Geranium, and Lemon have also been used as an effective aids.

 

As people with this condition can be helped with natural supplementation,  this is preferable to drug treatment, as all drugs have toxic side effects.  Besides the drug negative effects, many do not address the underlying causes, exacerbate the condition and may cause complications due to their addictive nature. In a crisis, if drugs are required, work at bringing the body back into balance for long term health.

 

For more information, personal consultations, or to order any of the above products to your home contact Benoit & Associates Health Education at TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com or 250-748-6802.

 

Diet for Cancer….. and Creation of Optimum Health

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Dietary Recommendations for renegade cell growth, aka cancer, and all chronic or degenerative health conditions:

The DO NOTS:

  • Avoid “white” foods: white flour, sugar, processed salt, white fats, processed dairy, except some organic yogurt butter, or raw natural cheeses, quark, kefir, etc.  Goat’s milk products are better digested for humans, clean and raw is best.
  • Do not eat sugar in any form, ESPECIALLY refined sugar products. Learn to recognize different names for sugar. Do NOT substitute with  artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. Only acceptable sweeteners are fresh fruit, stevia or xylitol.
  • Do not eat refined high gluten, especially wheat products – most North Americans have developed gluten intolerance, meaning they do not digest it properly, leading to fermentation and intestinal inflammation.
  • Do not drink cold water with your meals.  If you must drink with your meals, have hot or warm herbal teas, or Chlorophyll to stimulate, not shut down digestion.
  • Do not use the microwave.
  • Do not use canned vegetables.
  • Do not use chemical cleaners
  • DO eat as much raw or slightly steamed organic vegetables as possible. See: Super- AntiOxidants Foods, which includes a basic recipe for Super Shakes, or go over these with your Natural Health Consultant (NHC).
  • DO read labels on food.  Know and understand how many toxins are in what is available as “food” today.

So this is what you should NOT eat.

The DO’S:

What about what you SHOULD eats? Please refer to my book,  The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer, which has references throughout to help you with a healthy diet. I have many details throughout the success stories, under basic recommendations, under the 4 Pillars of Health, plus in the Recipes chapter. Some simple suggestions to follow are:

  • Eat more vegetables – of every colour, raw, baked, steamed or stir fried
  • drink hot or warm herbal teas, or Chlorophyll to stimulate, not shut down digestion, plus adding minerals, and alkalizing your blood.
  • Choose low glycemic fruits
  • Eat low gluten, alkalizing grains
  • Eat nuts and seeds made more digestible by sprouting, soaking and grinding.
  • Dairy alternatives, such as almond, barley, soy or brown rice milk are acceptable- check for sugar content.
  • Choose organic, especially for any animal foods.
  • DO wash all fruits and vegetables in Nature’s Sunshine Concentrate.  Use it in your bath or shower, as shampoo and as your household cleaning agent.
  • DO read labels on food.  Know and understand how many toxins are in what is available as “food” today.
  • DO eat as much raw or slightly steamed organic vegetables as possible. See: Super- AntiOxidants Foods, which includes a basic recipe for Super Shakes, or go over these with your Natural Health Consultant (NHC).
  • Healthy supplements to take to build your body during your cure are the following:

    For more suggestions, get the book – a great health investment for everyone!

 

For Cancer…..

MOST IMPORTANT:  This is the easy part.  Follow the Paw Paw program as per directions to start and increase as per instructions in the book.  Depending on your cancer, you may be required to take this for 4 months up to a couple of years.  Maintenance and prevention are recommended, as all people develop cancerous cell growth and we need to keep it under control.  For those who have had cancer, this is highly recommended. For more information about Paw Paw, ask your NHC.  Paw Paw can be used along with Allopathic Medical Therapy; in fact it can enhance chemotherapy effectiveness.

  • Insure your body has sufficient minerals.  Chinese Mineral Chi or Essential Liquid Minerals are both excellent natural sources of minerals and suggested for a long time.
  • Take Protease Plus Enzymes to help metabolize protein and help breakdown cancer cells.
  • Super Oil  or Super Omega 3 will help with your “internal electrical wiring”, and rebuilding healthy cell membranes.
  • Support your body with Zambroza, the strongest blend of antioxidants known to date.
  • Support the area of the body where the cancer is.  You may want to add herbs specific to your type of cancer. For example, for cancer of the prostate, support with Saw Palmetto Extract, Liver with a liver formula, as your NHC recommends.

The Paw Paw program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer is an informative book clearly explaining the effective, safe, natural approach to cancer. It is jam packed with tips for achieving optimum health no matter what condition one encounters, with recipes, diet and other lifestyle suggestions to maintain optimum health and prevent disease.

For serious health conditions, it is important to work with a natural health care practitioner or consultant who is comfortable working with your condition, especially cancer. The amount of research can be overwhelming. You would not try to strip down your car engine and rebuild it without assistance or previous knowledge. Consider this, as you need to rebuild your body to eliminate cancer or any other disease. The advice of a qualified NHC can assist you in the optimal selection of a program for you and to monitor your results with you.

Remember, cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, diabetes – all chronic health challenges can be helped when you help your body return to a state of balanced health!  Believe it!  Be proactive in your cure – do not leave it all up to the medical community – work with them to help yourself.  A natural health  professional can work with others with whom you choose to share your healing journey.

This program is designed to enhance the natural healing abilities of your body, rather than ‘fight’ any particular disease. It is one part of a comprehensive program, including corrective diet, emotional clearing, exercise as required, proper elimination and other natural health and life building aspects.

The Paw Paw program and any aids in the book are not counter-indicated with orthodox medical treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. It can enhance the effectiveness and decrease the negative side effects of these approaches.

Prepared by Lorene Benoit Health Services, MHH, CHC, BEd,  Duncan. BC, 250-748-6802, TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com