Turmeric as a supplement when battling prostate cancer?
I bought it as I heard it was helpful for psoriasis (didn't help me.) My boyfriend is battling inoperable late-stage prostate cancer and he heard turmeric has show to shrink the tumor but that it has to be cooked. Anyone know anything about this?
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Turmeric is supposed to be one of the better anti-inflammatory substances. One theory is that inflammation is involved with causing cancer. But even if it is actually a side effect of cancer, it would probably make him feel better.
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If your boyfriend has the presence of mind to do what he needs to do, then click on the link below and follow the regime found on that page. Also, there is another link explaining the concept and why he has a decent chance of beating his cancer, even at a late stage. Do some research on the web and look for anything posted by or about Dr F Batmanghelidj. He spent over 20 years discovering the concept that most of people's health problems are caused by dehydration, and by correcting the dehydration, most problems will heal themselves - even the so-called "incurables" such as cancer. Of course, you're welcome to believe whatever you want, but if it were me, I'd be looking down any alley that offered a light of hope, especially at such a late stage. I have 100% faith in the treatment. Even if you don't, it involves water, salt and a few supplements that the body needs anyway (and is not getting enough of). It doesn't interfere with any medications or treatment, and is practically free (there might be an investment in the supplements). Please look at it and consider it. To be honest, I can't say 100% for sure that it will help because I don't know how far advanced the cancer is - but if it does help, the only thing I ask is that you share the experience and help others.
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While I do not believe that any supplement will help in his fight against prostate cancer, turmeric is said to lessen the discomfort from gynecomastia (breast tenderness) in men receiving anti-androgen therapy like Casodex. It certainly could not hurt him either as turmeric is a natural substance. You want the fresh root (probably from a health food store) and not the dried kind. It is not hot or spicy and can be added to foods. As with anything, please inform his doctors that he is using this substance (and any other supplements) so they are well informed. You and your boyfriend may want to seek out your local chapter of Us, Too, the prostate cancer support group. These are men that have been through all different treatments and can give firsthand advice.
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Tumeric is an anti inflammatory and contains an ingredient called curcumin (not the same as cumin) that can inhibit cancer cells. In laboratory studies tumeric slowed the spread of cancer and shrunk tumours in animals. 7 best anti cancer foods: http://www.asiaone.com/Health/Eat%2BRight/Food%2BWatch/Story/A1Story20070606-12234.html Alternative treatment that has shown good results at reversing cancer is a 75% - 100% raw diet and getting rid of stress. Raw foods contain enzymes...cooking foods destroy enzymes. A chronic deficiency of enzymes weakens the immune system, contributes to illness, and will ultimately promotes diseases such as cancer. Diseases don't just happen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N33_vJnbIg&feature=related Cancer cured with 100% raw diet and reducing stress: http://www.naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=B204E18C3266E28785E15542D0CFB8B0 Cured prostate cancer with organic foods: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvD0eehCptA Enzyme therapy for cancer. http://www.naturalnews.com/022452.html Food matters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4DOQ6Xhqss Vitamin D is crucial for activating the immune system. A clinical trial shows a 77% reduction in all cancers with vitamin D. When fighting cancer, vitamin D blood serum level -25 hydroxy-vitamin D test - 100ng/ml. Recommended 5000IU of vitamin D, calcium 1000mcg and 500mg magnesium daily...all 3 work together to absorb. Geological graphs show an increased risk of all cancers the further you are away from the equator. Vitamin D prevents cancer: http://www.naturalnews.com/021892.html http://jeffreydach.com/2007/06/10/vitamin-d-deficiency--by-jeffrey-dach-md.aspx "There is no doubt whatsoever that diet has a major role in allowing - or stopping - prostate cancer. For example, a Harvard University School of Public Health study indicated that you are 250% more likely to suffer advanced prostate cancer if you eat red meat every day than if you eat red meat only once a week. The message is clear and generally ignored: move your diet in the direction of vegetarianism, and start today (USA Weekend, December 3-5, 1993, p 14)." Prostate cancer: http://www.doctoryourself.com/prostate.html Gerson therapy case studies - reversal of prostate cancer naturally: http://www.gerson.org/case/case0.php?case=43
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