Post 91

Cancer- Foods, Herbs & Essential Oils to Starve and Shrink Tumors

37 Foods, Herbs, and Essential Oils Which Help Starve Cancer, Inhibit Cancer Cell Growth and Shrink Tumor Size–

All of the foods mentioned are considered to be anti-cancer foods.  For our purposes here, the individual foods are listed with which of these foods have been found to be beneficial to each type of cancer.

*Note:  Cook all cruciferous foods mentioned int this Post to avoid thyroid depression. Raw cruciferous foods however can be good for lowering thyroid production in cases of hypertyhyroidism.  Cruciferous foods include;  cabbage, kale, watercress, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts.

These foods are incorporated into the diet on a daily basis in whatever numbers you tolerate using; 

• Juicing (juice only juicy fruits and vegetables and blend the rest into smoothies)
• Raw
• Cooked
• Smoothies
• Soups & Stews
• Stir fried

No. 1
Avocado
(liver cancer, liver damage, viral hepatitis)

No. 2
Crusicerous Foods;  Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower- Source of Indole-3-Carbinol
(breast, rectal, hormonal cancers)

No. 3
Carrots
(mouth, throat, lung, stomach, bladder, prostate, intestinal, breast)

No. 4
*Cruciferous Vegetables– broccoli, kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, watercress
(hormonal cancers, prostate, breast)

No. 5
Sea Cucumber
(breast, skin, prostate, liver, lung, colon, pancrease)

No. 6
Chili Peppers
(stomach)

No. 7
Figs
(broad spectrum for shrinking tumors)

No. 8
Garlic, Leeks, Onions, Chives, Green Onions
(liver, stomach, colon, colorectal, anti-bacterial against the bacterium H pylori)

No. 9
Flax- Seed  & Oil (high lignan organic oil being strongest)
(colon, hormonal cancers, pancreas)

No. 10
Grapefruits and Citrus Fruits
(breast, helps prevent metastasis)

No. 11
Grapes- Red
(broad spectrum to slow growth of tumors)

No. 12
Cruciferous Food;  Kale, Broccoli
(hormonal cancers, prostate, breast)

No. 13
Green and Yellow Leafy Vegetables
(stomach)

No. 14
Mushrooms- Reishi, Maitake, Shiitake, Chaga, Murill, Coriolus Versicolor
(broad spectrum anti-cancer componets which stimulate interferon production, prevention of metastasis, source of beta glucan)

No. 15
Licorice Root
(prostate cancer)

No. 16
Oranges & Lemons
(lymph, broad spectrum anti-cancer components)

No. 17
Nuts–  For more details on nuts see the Post “Nuts 4 Nuts”
(prostate, breast)

No. 18
Raspberries- more cancer-fighting components than strawberries or blueberries (black raspberries the best)
(esophageal, mouth, throat, colon)

No. 19
Lemon- one of two fruits known to be the highest in fighting all cancers
(liver, all)

No. 20
Cranberries- the other of two top fruits for fighting all types of cancers
(liver, bladder, urinary tract, kidney)

No. 21
Papaya
(cervical, reduces absorption of carcinogens from processed foods and dirt)

No. 22
Red Wine– inhibits cancer metastasis
(liver, nervous system)

No. 23
Seaweed, Sea Vegetables, Sea Cucumber
(breast, prostate, hormonal cancers)

No. 24
Rosemary, Sandalwood
(skin, breast, enhances the immune system)

No. 25
Thyme
(one of the most powerful anti-cancers which enhances the immune system)

No. 26
Sweet Potatoes, Yams- broad spectrum DNA protectant

No. 27
Tapioca– broad spectrum that combats retrovirus

No. 28
Tea Leaf- All- prevents metastasis, green being the best.  We carry organic green tea powder for tea, smoothies, and water bottles.
(lung, stomach, throat, esophagus, rectum, liver, pancreas)
The same chemicals in Tea Leaf also occur in olive oil and red wine.

No. 29
Apricot Kernels– broad spectrum, B17 source, 1 kernel per 10 pounds of body weight, as a food up to 10 kernels per day

No. 30
Tomatoes, Carrots, Red Peppers- tomatoes being the highest
(prostate, breast, colorectal, mouth, pancreas, liver, throat)

No. 31
Turmeric & Ginger
(bowel, colon, intestinal tract, brain)

No. 32
Turnips– broad spectrum anti-cancer compounds

No. 33
Carrots, Celery, Beet-  juicing vegetables– All types

No. 34
Cannabis.  THC helps to kill cancer, CBD helps to prevent metastasis of cancer.  Keeping the whole plant in tact is going to show in the long run to be the wise form.  Most customers who have successfully fought cancer and won, who come into my store, use a 5 part THC to a 2-3 part CBD product. Find a smart person in this business who knows what they are talking about and doesn’t over-engineer the plant.

No. 35
Medicinal Mushrooms– All types–  see full listing of all of these under Posts 152 and 153, one for ailments and one for describing each mushroom and its benefits

No. 36
Herbs-– use the herbs based upon the area of the body affected. The list is endless. Change the herbs you use or their combinations every 30 days to keep the product you make, more effective

Common anticancer herbs include these and others that may not be listed; 

• bloodroot
• red root
• reishi, shiitake, maitake, chaga medicinal mushrooms
• red clover blossoms
• gotu kola
• sheep sorrel
• galangal
• apricot kernel
• bupleurum root
• burdock root
• dandelion root
• garlic
• astragalus root
• cat’s claw
• turmeric
• sea cucumber
• seaweeds- chlorella, spirulina, kelp
• cinnamon
• oregon grape root
• barberry
• echinacea root purpurea & angustifolia
• feverfew
• goldenseal root
• pau d arco
• milk thistle seed
• sweet wormwood
• all greens- like Organic 8 Greens, blends or singles such as wheatgrass
• scullcap

No. 37
Essential Oils-– choose oils based upon the area of the body affected. The list is long and specific. Again, change the oils and combinations every 30 days to keep it more effective. Oils are used externally and internally as a supplement under the guidance of a health care professional.

A common anticancer blend as an example is;
2 parts frankincense (either type)
1 part lavender
1 part helichrysum

Common oils to choose from will include;
Lemon
Orange
Tangerine
Helichrysum
Sandalwood
Clove
Lavender
Thyme
Frankincense (all types)
Balsam Fir
Myrrh
Rosemary
Oregano
Myrtle
Tsuga
Ledum
Oregano
Cumin
Ravensara
Mountain Savory
Hyssop
Idaho Tansy