What are your thoughts on a high fat plant-based approach? Nutritional supplements that include a variety of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Yes, the ketogenic diet has been tried before, with cancer patients, and without success. Supplements- Individualized supplement programs with vitamins, minerals, trace elements, as well as glandular extracts from animals such as liver and thymus, help to help repair the patients damaged organs. His local doctors in DC had explained he had terminal disease, for which chemotherapy would be useless. I felt Dr. Gonzalez was putting words into Dr. Seyfrieds mouth by claiming that it goes against what he states to be true. Every time I read a book or article the next one debunks it. We use the enzymes derived from the pancreas of a pig, because a pig pancreas is most like the human pancreas. He seemed quite serious, but I explained that my colleague Dr. Linda Isaacs and I didnt use IV treatments so I would have no use for his particular skills. As time is of the essence, this is much appreciated. At that time there were no other sites (at least none as large as this one) talking about the ketogenic diet and how it may help cancer patients. Anyone in my shoes would choose that over the effects cancer. every cancer patient takes large quantities of pancreas product in capsule form, which we believe provide the main anti-cancer action. The whole point of the keto diet for treating cancer is that SOME cancers (perhaps many or most) thrive on glucose, and like most cells, high levels of insulin help them access blood glucose for energy. Hi Bill. Green S: A critique of the rationale for cancer treatment with coffee enemas and diet. Dr. Klabatta and Robbie are Type 1 diabetics who also offered Diabetes program been High CARBOHYDRATE diet for decade. She again followed her doctors advice, beginning multi-agent chemo. But in terms of practicalities, that is, results with actual human patients diagnosed with cancer, there is next to no evidence. My husband had myeloma too. Look at the eskimos. After failing radiation, the patient began treatment with Dr. Kelley in 1981. Why doesnt it seem possible to combine the high vegetable and ketogenic approaches by using daily intermittent fasting? So I finally made the decision to take down my very popular post and youtube video about it. 2023 Healing Cancer with Alternative Methods / 2023 Cancer Compass~An Alternate Route. It is possible that important, unidentified differences between these patients and other patients diagnosed with stage II to stage IV pancreatic cancer contributed to the relatively long survival. Since fat also INCREASE Insulin RESISTANCE, whereas CARBOHYDRATE, which Insulin job, INCREASE insulin SENSITIVITY !!!. One of these patients, a woman from Appleton, Wisconsin, had been diagnosed in the summer of 1982 with stage IV pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most aggressive form of this most aggressive disease. Donaldson, who was quite familiar with Stefanssons reports on the Eskimo diet, began recommending an all-meat, high-fat regimen for his patients diagnosed with a variety of complaints such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, though he doesnt appear to have treated cancer specifically. The lowest rate of metastases was seen in the rats given the 2% dose plus magnesium citrate. As these battles waged in the early 1990s, I had long left Dr. Goods group, having returned to New York and private practice. When I eat a totally plant based, low-fat, high carb diet, my numbers worsen, my blood sugar soars. Bob wasnt the only physician, his clinic not the only place, where the ketogenic diet has been applied in modern times. I am nearly both cancer free and not diabetic now. Under his direction, during my fellowship years I learned how to do this very tricky and often deadly procedure. Jonathan Landsman of Natural Health 365.com, wrote: The sudden death of Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez is still such a shock to me. Dr. Klabatta and Robby both Type 1 diabetic eats 700-800 of carboWHOLE PLANT not REFINED sugar or flour, which are the CARBO used to VILLIANIZED PLANT CARBO. It FAT the problem not, carbohydrates, or insulin, since the problem is not ABLE TO GET CARBOHYDRATE TO BE USED FOR ATP CELLULAR ENERGY. Ketones may affect the thalamic regulation of the rest of the body, since animal studies showed effects on proliferation of brain cells in the thalamus, the area of the brain that controls metabolism and feeding behavior. My professor patient seemed quite taken by the ozone approach, which he thought I should start implementing in my practice. rats dosed at the 20% rate was compared with those dosed at 2%, it was noted that there was an increase in metastases in the rats given a higher dose of PPP. The glowing TV stories followed, including a memorable prime time, one-hour special about the subject on ABC hosted by the late Peter Jennings. My blood panel markers for Inflammation have gone from sky high to very low. [2], Coffee enemas are also included as part of the detoxification process. editorially independent of NCI. Also your pen pal Seyfried (whose name you misspelled twice) has never cured anyone of cancer with a keto diet. Though most of our cells can utilize fatty acids of all stripes via beta oxidation to create ATP energy, our central nervous system is at somewhat of a disadvantage. Until Dr Gonzalez acknowledges the differences between her diet and the one hes trying to disprove, he really cant say the Ketogenic Diet doesnt work for cancer. To increase your intake of magnesium and potassium incorporate foods such as dark chocolate (milk does NOT count, youre looking for 70-80% cacao or higher), avocados, nuts (almonds, cashews and Brazil are all full of magnesium), legumes, and grains such as quinoa or buckwheat. Let me say out front I have no problem with scientists who propose a theory, in short papers or in the case of Dr. Seyfried, in long, detailed books. All groups were fed the same basic diet. If anything, it comes off as a puff piece geared at getting Dr. Gonzalez some business. I do have a challenge, a gentlemanly academic challenge of course, to Dr. Seyfried. It does not provide formal guidelines or recommendations for making health care decisions. WebDr. Trophoblasts, however, will cease these invasive activities once the placenta is in place and then they will differentiate into other cell types. In his books and in his office working with his own patients, Dr. Atkins warned that to reap the benefits of his diet, one must reach and stay in a state of ketosis, much like the traditional Eskimos. : Oral enzyme therapy and experimental rat mammary tumor metastasis. The natural process of ketosis induced by a 3-5 day water fast or the 5-day ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet has powerful benefits in the body including autophagy, as well as stem cell activation and regeneration. The resulting two scores are then combined to produce an overall score. The patients wife, a former college professor with an interest in nutritional medicine, learned about our approach from an article she read in an alternative health journal, and in the fall of 1991 he began treatment with me. The sobering truth is the cancer industry has only improved the overall cancer death rate by 5% in the last 60+ years. If you arent getting better you can always make changes to your diet. The book summarizes, then enlarges upon, the concepts of Otto Warburg, MD, the great German scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology in 1931 for his work on cellular oxidation and energy production. 4) Would a completely plant-based ketogenic diet be better than one that allows some proportion of animal products? Supplements that support the function of Natural Killer Cells include: The information contained in this website is intended, and shall be deemed to be, for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for the diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified licensed professional. Certainly the 400 plus pages of elaborate biochemistry and theory are impressive and informative. Thanks for posting this video. I also truly believe in ketogenic diet. Also there a CURE for Type 1 that in phase 3 clinical trial according to Dr. Robbie Mitchel, MD. All in all I was hoping this post would actually be helpful as I follow a mostly keto diet but am always looking to challenge my beliefs and thoughts and am open to information, even if it doesnt agree with my current thoughts on a subject. The end result of this series of reactions, acetyl coenzyme A, can then be shunted into the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain, to produce maximum amounts of energy-rich ATP. They should NOT consult the internet and blog junkies for nutritional advise. But anyway, deep respect Chris, to inspire us, and give real hope to all who needs it ! Most standard therapies fail, Dr. Wicha and his associates believe, because they attack the more mature tumor line, not the essential tumor stem cells, the actual engines of cancer creation. Dr. I was on a low-carb dietwith lots of eggs every morningseveral years before I developed tongue cancer (originally Chris, We first met when I interviewed him for a nutrition story during my journalism days, and later on while I was a medical student, we kept in close contact. ?.your prognosis was probably only 3 months !! I have been diagnosed with cancer twice, so I understand the pain and frustration of those of you who are seeking answers. However, the authors admit the study was intended only to evaluate the diets tolerability and effect on glucose metabolism as determined by PET scanning, not treatment benefit or survival. Enzymes Dr Kelley and Dr Gonzalez both believed that people are suffering from cancer because of a malfunctioning pancreas which is no longer producing enough enzymes to break down the protein encapsulation, or fibrin, that surrounds cancerous growths. These diets could not be more different; an Eskimo never drank milk or ate a coconut, the Inca descendents never saw a coconut or whale blubber, a Masai never ate coconut or grains, the Polynesians never consumed grains, never drank milk, and never ate cheese. Nicholas Gonzalez, MD, famed nutritional cancer treatment specialist, died suddenly of a cerebrovascular incident on July 21. How utterly outrageous and a disgrace to his license. Can you post a link to these clinical trial results the guy you work with is referencing. But I must say that at least I know where to go now when I reach the end of my rope. During the late 1990s, I read numerous articles lauding the anti-angiogenic effect of various herbs. But the primary inducer of cancer is HYPOXIA which Im talking about over and over in my posts, caused by STRESS and ARTERIOSCLEROSIS. Only one group of investigators is known to have IND approval to study this pancreatic enzyme preparation as a treatment for cancer. I have done my best to adopt a balanced lifestyle to keep stress low, eliminate as many chemicals as possible, restorative sleep and eat healthy. This PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about the use of Gonzalez Regimen in the treatment of people with cancer. J Clin Oncol 28 (12): 2058-63, 2010. Many of our ancestors would not have had access to fruit, especially year round. To assist readers in evaluating the results of human studies of integrative, alternative, and complementary therapies for cancer, the strength of the evidence (i.e., the levels of evidence) associated with each type of treatment is provided whenever possible. Ironically, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, originally involved with Sloane-Kettering`s effort to debunk Kelley, is praising Kelley and practicing his version of Kelley`s protocol in NYC. Dr. Seyfrieds most recent work, partially shown at the most recent Truth About Cancer webinar, shows that a ketogenic diet only retards tumor development until the cancer adapts to the lack of glucose by switching to the fermentaton of glutamine. This is hardly a dismantle of keto for cancer. Maintain low acidity, and most importantly, low Inflammation. Then there is religion and the belief in SIN as an impediment to relaxation. Pancreatic enzymes are sold in the United States as either prescription drugs indicated for pancreatic insufficiency [4] or over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplements. However, an author would be permitted to write a sentence such as NCIs PDQ cancer information summary about breast cancer prevention states the risks succinctly: [include excerpt from the summary].. Cultured dairy seems okay but lately no butter or eggs at all. While continuing low-dose chemotherapy combined with the ketogenic diet, the patient experienced a 15% reduction in tumor size. These include trans fats, simple sugars preservatives, processed foods, and the like. The traditional Atkins Diet was certainly high fat, in the range of 70% or more, nearly all from animal sources, and with minimal dietary carbs, less than 10%. WebThe diet protocol relies on plant-based sources such as unprocessed cereals, nuts, and seeds and whole-grain products such as Ezekiel bread and brown rice. However, not too long after, word broke that Times reporter Kolata had been, through her agent, hawking to publishers an idea for a book about anti-angiogenesis and cancer. It explains more about why the Ketogenic or Atkins type of diets do not work for cancer. He talked specifically about how certain people need specific dietary needs for staying healthy and cancer free. Just this week as I write this, one of my newer patients, a wonderful, creative inventor and computer whiz from the Washington, DC area, came into my office for his regularly scheduled six month re-evaluation appointment. The enemas are administered twice daily. In 2013, awareness of the keto diet exploded. It has been just the opposite for me. [2,3], The major feature of the Gonzalez regimen is freeze-dried porcine pancreatic enzyme (PPE) administered in capsule form as part of the nutritional supplementation aspect of the program. I wasnt referring to your blog. In recent years stem cells have been a hot topic in the research world, and a hot topic, for better or worse, in the media. Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez treated cancer patients with a cancer diet therapy that included pancreatic enzymes and a host of natural compounds and vitamins as part of a total alternative cancer protocol - the Gonzalez Protocol. In two lengthy articles Dr. Mercola proposes that the ketogenic is an answer to cancer. It should be required reading of all cancer specialists, physicians in general, scientific researchers in the field of cancer and for medical students. It was not only eating high fat diet as a percentage of total calories but my insulin resistance was reversed with regular fasting periods. With this increased carb intake, he has actually lost 16 pounds of excess weight, and his energy is better than it has been in 30 years. Am feeling fairly ok but can a dietary change take me off the drug? Accessed . Other scientists of the time raised significant objections to the trophoblastic theory of cancer, and it was never broadly accepted. the tumors had recurred with a vengeance, and the dog had quickly succumbed. It sounds more like someone wants to talk me into something, then like a scientific findig. Also Stress management for cortisol control. He would eventually die at a Mexican clinic under the condemning gaze of the media for his choice of an alternative method. They warned a diet lacking sufficient fat (or as a corollary in Western scientific terms, high protein), would lead to sickness and eventually death. I was told to stay away from animal protein, animal fats, so this is new to me. but dont expect these vegan lunatics like chris and his fellow cult members to listen to reason. No canned foods. Although unable to experimentally establish that pancreatic enzymes had anticancer effects, he published papers and a book about his theory between 1902 and 1911. Dr. Gonzalez wrote an eight part article series for Natural Health 365 on the history and failure of the ketogenic diet for cancer. This is not a scientific rebuttal, quibbling over theories about Warburg, glycosis, cell respiration, and ATP, rather it is a thoughtful, well-reasoned reflection from a medical doctor who was in the trenches of nutritional cancer treatment for nearly three decades. Gonna have to re-read and even print it off to be able for fully understand everything. !, which INCREASE Insulin SENSITIVITY !! I am battling brain cancer, with an inoperable tumor for which there is no medical cure. And I just want if someone has data on both treatment make comment with links but real data . Great information is given in the YouTube talk by Lisanti here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssoAou8Ll6w. The three from my practice include the stage IV 25-year survivor of metastatic inflammatory breast cancer, my 15 year survivor of stage IV pancreatic cancer, and my three and a half year survivor of stage IV lung cancer that has totally regressed on my therapy. I chose to treat myself with diet, but was very confused if I should go for the whole food plant based (WFPB) approach or the ketogenic approach. Or how I can get them here? It was eye-opening, but I was able to figure out why my cancer grew so much during that diet. Oh and by the way there is no evidence of disease! : Pancreatic enzyme extract improves survival in murine pancreatic cancer. !Georgie, MS, NS. The PDQ Integrative, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies Editorial Board uses a formal evidence ranking system in developing its level-of-evidence designations. During the six months, I grew a large tumor in my neck. PDQ Gonzalez Regimen. So, the numbers were meaningless in terms of reflecting overall health. Editors responded with disbelief, claiming the results couldnt be real since a non-toxic nutritional therapy could never be useful against advanced cancer. Angiogenesis is a natural part of the healing process, as well as a womans monthly cycle. Thats the beauty of science that a single ugly fact can kill a beautiful theory! Whether you believe it is the way God designed us, or the way we evolved, the human body needs wholesome nutrition with as much variety possible. He spoke right after me at a conference a few years ago and argued against my plant-based dietary approach from the stage. You have to use animal-based enzymes. In my previous articles, I discussed my friend, the late Dr. Robert Atkins, the famed diet doctor, who long before Dr. Seyfried appeared on the scene hoped his ketogenic diet might be an answer to cancer. The Swiss herders did just fine living on raw pastured cow milk and cheese accompanied by a nutrient-dense, whole grain bread. and I will continue to LIVE with joy , no matter what people say. Editorial changes were made to this summary. It seemed to be the only thing that made sense at the time and it still does. new information becomes available. Bob, who knew Stefanssons work well, told me during more than one dinner together in the late 1980s that the ketogenic diet might represent the ultimate solution to cancer. long term ketosis seems to lower the immune the system & thyroid, maybe other problems, just like many extreme diets. Quite the contrary, as I discussed in a previous article, I met Kelley through a journalist friend who thought he might make an excellent subject for a potboiler, a wealth-generating best seller. I have chronic myeloid leukemia and am taking imatinid for my chemotherapy. Two volumes documenting 112 of their successful case studies can be found here. Mediterranean Diet. Clinical Pearls News November 1999. If the Eskimos hadnt adapted to such food, living as they did in such a difficult, extreme part of the world, they simply would have died off. I found this case acceptable for my Kelley report, but a two-year survivor with no evidence of disease regression but lots of enthusiasm, I would never had included. Now it could be that it is IMPOSSIBLE to eliminate stress in the US, what with all the bloody guns and the massive inequality. Brilliant Chris thanks for your time in putting this together for us to read. Nonetheless, enthusiastic oncologists joined with the media, portraying insurance companies as heartless, greedy bullies depriving women with breast cancer of a curative treatment. Daisy. The enzyme treatment included orally ingested proteolytic enzymes, nutritional supplements, detoxification, and an organic diet (as used in the pilot study by Gonzalez and Isaacs). If someone wanted a dialogue with him, I guess we could dig the fax machine from the trash bin or send it through the mail. 3) We are now more aware of which fats are unhealthy for humans; Im not sure what fats they consumed mostly in the Atkins unit for cancer, but I suspect something like the wrong fats- (for instance, some vegetable oils may be carcinogenic)- could affect cancer growth. However, he had learned about my work from a mutual friend who recommended he dispense with all conventional treatments and instead pursue my regimen. Dr Dom DAgostino is doing some amazing research in ketosis and cancer as well. She also wrote a book on the metabolic approach to cancer and keto is the main focus with the caveat that it comes down to the individual. These reference citations are included for informational purposes only. Shortly afterwards she began a synthetic progesterone used at the time as a treatment for metastatic uterine cancer. The developer of the regimen, Dr. Nicholas Gonzalez, promoted it as a treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. No clinical trials of this regimen have been conducted in children, and this extremely difficult regimen may be prohibitive in young children. if you want clinical evidence talk to Dr Slocum in Turkey. Kolata quoted no less an authority than Dr. James Watson, the Nobel Laureate in 1962 for his discovery, with his colleague Frances Crick, of the structure of DNA, the basic genetic material. The diagnosis came about when the physician fractured his arm while lifting weights. If deprived of oxygen, stem cells happily will turn to glycolysis as the main source of ATP energy. When I say fasting I mean not eating and drinking water only. In my own professional lifetime, I have witnessed a number of cancer miracles come and go, sometimes in quite dizzying succession and at times with extraordinarily dazzling hysteria. Anyone with cancer, please be very careful before attempting this diet. It does reinforce Chriss original ideas and thoughts actually focused me back to keeping it simple He just stated that it was a stopgap approach that doesnt cover all the approaches to treatment by itself. Though initially reluctant, I agreed to meet with Kelley, who turned out to be far different from what I expected. chrisette suter hudlin,
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