Chapter K1. 'Advanced' Topics (Part I)
You have very good RED Triangle in your favor (the foundation of
your 'house of health'). The following could be considered the 2nd and
3rd 'floors' of your 'house of health':
1. Where you live - Rural is generally better than urban in reducing
breast cancer risk. But you will not be buying a house in a
'general' rural area, but a particular one. So, talk with potential
neighbors about pollution risks. Before buying a property, have the
soil analyzed for heavy metals and toxins. Call up a reporter of
a local newspaper and ask him if he can remember any 'pollution
scares'. Before buying, have the drinking water analyzed for
toxins; consider having a house inspector examine the 'new' house
before committing to purchase.
References:
[Book] David Steinman and Dr. Samuel Epstein, The Safe Shopper's
Bible: A consumer's guide to non toxic household products,
cosmetics, and food (1995, Macmillan USA)
2. Mercury amalgams in your mouth - Leave them there or have them
removed? Dentists refer to these fillings as 'silver' fillings
although they contain about 50% mercury, a neurotoxin. If you
can afford it, consider having all 'silver' fillings removed.
Unless the dentist ( preferably a 'mercury-free' dentist ) is
very well schooled in the proper protocol of removing 'silver'
fillings, your health could be impaired. Ask prevention oriented
MDs and naturopaths who their dentist is and why they have
confidence in him/her. Alternatives to 'silver' are composite-
resin (i.e. plastic), porcelain, and gold. Porcelain may contain
aluminum; ask your dentist if she considers porcelain to be
a safe alternative. If you ( an adult ) take a supplement with
at least 100 micro-grams of selenium, you will reduce your
levels of heavy metals; but this is no substitute from removing
the source of heavy metals from your body. EDTA Chelation therapy
is somewhat useful in removing mercury from the body (see section
6 of this chapter, K1). Heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, and
lead weaken the immune system which cancer cells 'find very pleasing
'.
Prevention of Cavities - If your mom provided you with long term
breastfeeding and put you on an optimum (and tasty) diet thereafter,
you should have very few, if any, dental cavities; a side-benefit of
this should be fewer dental X-rays. Medical X-rays before the
approximate) age of 16 years are much more likely to produce cancer,
compared to medical X-rays after 16. But dental X-rays are not
likely to cause breast cancer, so why worry? The 'name of that
tune' is: the goal of your 'medical helpers' is to leave you
in better health than 'when they found you'. Remember: Who's paying?
Is there an alternative to dental X-rays? Some dental diagnos-
tics can be performed non-invasively via a technology named EAV (see
section 10. of this chapter).
References:
It's All in Your Head (Hal Huggins, DDS)
Silver Dental Fillings: the Toxic Time Bomb (Sam Ziff)
The Price of Root Canals (edited works of Dr. Weston Price)
Preventing Breast Cancer: The Story Of A Major, Proven, Preventable
Cause Of This Disease (John W. Gofman, M.D., Ph.D., 1995)
3. Natural Progesterone - EXCESS estrogen is an 'enemy' of modern
women. Dr. John R. Lee (book: Natural Progesterone) has reduced
the benefits of progesterone to a table:
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Estrogen effects NATURAL Progesterone effects
creates proliferative endometrium maintains secretory endometrium
breast stimulation protects against breast fibrocysts
increased body fat helps use fat for energy
salt and fluid retention natural diuretic
depression and headaches natural antidepressant
interferes with thyroid hormone facilitates thyroid hormone action
increased blood clotting normalizes blood clotting
decreases libido restores libido
impairs blood sugar control normalizes blood sugar levels
loss of zinc and retention of copper normalizes zinc and copper levels
reduced oxygen levels in all cells restores proper cell oxygen levels
increased risk of endometrial cancer prevents endometrial cancer
increased risk of breast cancer helps prevent breast cancer [!!!!]
slightly restrains osteoclast function stimulates osteoblast bone
building
reduces vascular tone necessary for survival of embryo
precursor of corticosterone
production
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(Right to reprint above chart granted by permission of John R. Lee, MD)
Most women take natural progesterone to rebuild bone mass; at best,
estrogen only slows down the rate of loss. Some sentences bear
repeating: natural progesterone helps postmenopausal women REBUILD
bone mass. One of the side-benefits is the reduction in breast
cancer risk. Researchers Linda D. Cowan et al. reported that
"The risk of premenopausal breast was 5.4 times greater for women
in the PD [progesterone deficient] than those in the NH [
not progesterone deficient] group." Dr. Rona recommends that women
who would benefit from natural progesterone take it for a minimum
of five (5) years; this is especially true for women who want to
to rebuild bone mass.
Women who use natural progesterone creams generally wait until about
the age of menopause to rebuild their bone density; (a deficiency
in natural progesterone increases BC risk also). But Dr. Lee
informs us that about 20% of bone loss occurs before menopause.
So, to gain the many benefits of natural progesterone, ask your
prevention oriented doctor if it is OK for you to use it. The
cream form of 'P' is the safest and most effective form. Should
you buy a cream that only has 'Mexican Wild yam' (as the active
ingredient)? No!! Some claim that diosgenin (from the Mexican
Wild yam) is converted by the body into natural progesterone.
But Dr. John R. Lee asserts, "..there is no evidence that the human
body converts diosgenin (found in Mexican Wild yam) to hormones."
How quickly will NP rebuild your spinal bone mass?
That strongly depends on how 'low' your bone mass was before you
started NP. If it was very low, the average gain is likely to be in
the range of 2%-5%/year. This low per year gain may disappoint some
women, but GAINING vs. losing bone is nothing but a health plus for
women; plus you get the various other side-BENEFITS. If your bone
mass was just marginally low, your yearly bone mass gain will likely
average in the range of .5%-2%/year.
Which Natural Progesterone product to buy? - If you decide you are
going to use a NP product for five or more years, you want to be
very confident of the product you select. There are two products
(both CREAMS) that Dr. John R. Lee has recommended:
a. Pro-Gest
b. Natural Woman
(see chapter P for the phone numbers to order these products)
[Your author is not directly or indirectly financially connected to
any doctor or product listed in this entire document]
More bone builders -Impact exercise & a good calcium/magnesium supp-
lement. Will a sport such as swimming substantially build bone mass?
No, it requires an activity with some impact, such as BRISK walking
(25-60 minutes/day). A daily supplement of calcium/magnesium will
also help; Dr. Bob Martin (Phoenix, Arizona) recommends the product
Osteoprime but you must be confident that the particular product you
choose will be one that will easily assimilate (i.e. avoid the
CARBONATE from of calcium/magnesium).
Recommended reading: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About
Menopause (John R. Lee, M.D., 1996)
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Yes or No (Betty Kamen)
References:
NATURAL PROGESTERONE The Multiple Roles of a Remarkable Hormone
(Dr. John R. Lee)
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Yes or No (Betty Kamen)
Return to the Joy of health, Dr. Zoltan Rona, Jeanne Marie Martin,
(alive publishing)
Cowan LD, et al., Breast cancer incidence in women with a history of
progesterone deficiency; Amer Journal of Epidemiology,
1981;114:209-217
Ho K, et al., Estrogen Lipid Oxidation, And Body Fat, NEJM, 1995;
333:669-670
Sowers M, The relationship of bone mass and fracture history to
fluoride and calcium intake: a study of three communities, Amer J
Clin Nutrition, 1986;44:889-898
4. Juice Fasting - No one in North America has a body fee of heavy
metals and other toxins. How to get rid of them? Hundreds of years
ago our ancestors in the late Winter and early Spring went on
'involuntary' fasts (not enough food). During a fast the body
'says', in effect, 'time to get rid of this stored junk (toxins)'.
Is juice fasting for everyone? NO!! For people with certain
medical conditions (e.g. hypoglycemia) juice fasting should be
avoided. Get your doctor's OK before going on a fast. If you
have a very bad reaction, it is likely best to forget fasting.
All fasts should be supervised by a medical professional. The
first juice fast should be very short (1 day, 2 days maximum);
the second fast a bit longer (2 days, 3 days maximum). When you
'break' the fast, do it gradually (ie. do not end the fast by
eating big meals of solid food). Eating fruit only is a good
way to 'break' the fast.
References:
Airola, Paavo How to Get Well. Phoenix, Arizona: Health Plus, 1979
Darlington, L.G. and Ramsey, N.W. "Clinical Review of Dietary
Therapy For Rheumatoid Arthritis." British Journal of
Rheumatology, 1993;32:504-514
Hauser, G. New Treasury of Secrets. Greenwich, Conn.: Fawcett, 1976
Lust, J.B. Raw Juice Therapy. Northamptonshire, England: Thorsons,
1974
Ross, S. Fasting: The Super Diet. New York: Ballantine, 1976
Salloum, T.K. Fasting Signs and Symptoms - A Clinical Guide. East
Palestine, Ohio: Buckeye Naturopathic Press, 1992
5. Where You Work - Chemicals can be carcinogenic (cancer causing).
Ask the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(1 (800)-35-NIOSH) to send you the free NIOSH Pocket Guide to
Chemical Hazards. The National Coalition Against the Misuse of
Pesticides publishes materials on pesticides in our schools:
701 East St., SE
Washington, D.C. 20003 (tel.: (202) 543-5450)
You have to be a bit of your own 'Sherlock Holmes'; if you or
a friend knows how to use INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES, your 'sleuthing'
will be much easier. Keywords for the search could include:
1. occupational
2. hazards
3. risks
4. xxxxxx (where xxx is your profession)
5. health
6. cancer
Examples of keyword searches:
1. electrician NEAR cancer AND risk
2. photocopier NEAR cancer
['NEAR' means that the two words must be within a few words of
each other; 'NEAR' and 'AND' must be CAPITALIZED]
REFERENCES:
Loomis D, et al. Breast Cancer Mortality Among Female Electrical
Workers in the United States, JNCI, 1994; 86:921-925
Rubin C, et al., Occupation as a Risk Identifier for Breast Cancer,
American J Public Health, 1993; 83:1311-1315
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