Diet and Recurrence

The one I listened to talked about carb restriction and the recurrence of colon cancer and a type of breast cancer. Kidney wasn't even listed as affected by diet on the video I watched. She also pointed out that it only helped those with colon cancer who had BMI index 25 and above. No effect was found for normal weight people. Again, obviously a healthy diet with minimum sugar and low glycemic index carbs can only benefit everyone. But she did not convince me that Keto is going to save the world from cancer. That one famous book by her and the patient, "N of 1" has also been critiqued and found to have a lot of weaknesses. Finally, the beauty of "experts" is that any side of any argument can find some to support it. My main point is that by looking at any diet as a magic solution can end up making those whose cancer return feel like they've failed somehow. "IF only I did this, if only I did that," well, unfortunately cancer can and does return and it's not because the person ate rice or potatoes. Don't mean to debunk anything, I was a research scientist so I respect various hypotheses and don't discount them out of hand. But I need more "proof" than single N studies and I don't like to see people beat themselves up if their cancer returns that "only if" they went keto this wouldn't be happening. Ok, off my soap box now.

I'm a failure at typing ! I meant nor and cause . 

I agree... do whatever makes you feel the best.  I look at things in a very logical way and I research a lot.  Personally, I don't think for a minute that the "fickle finger of fate" pointed at me and said "you have kidney cancer."  I did it to myself and i'm convinced I know how.  I was always very athletic and kept in good shape.  I was a runner for 20+ years, played high school, college, and city league sports and skiied competively until I was in my 40's.  I've  really never been sick a day in my life, but have suffered my share of  sports injuries which led to years of me over-using NSAIDS (ibuprofen and tylenol).  I have no proof, but I'm positive that is what caused my kidney cancer.  I think there is a logical reason we all get cancer, yes even kids, but that is only my opinion.

The research I keep coming back to is that everyone has cancer cells in their bodies, but a strong immune system destroys them.  If your immune system gets compromised (obesity, bad diet,  smoking, genetics-or in my case misuse of NSAIDS) then cancer can take over.

My logic tells me that if my body allows cancer because of a weakend immune system, then my body can control it by strengthening it.  This can only be done by diet change.  That is why I have gone to heavy juicing and a more  plant based diet.  I've read research that shows certain vegetables will completely kill cancer cells.  For kidney cancer, leaks and garlic are the 2 most potent.  I can't stomach either one, so I go with the next best things.  Kale, spinach, and beets are very effective against kidney cancer.  I juice a huge amount of these, along with 5 pounds of carrots everyday.  Will it be effective?  If I'm still alive and cancer free in 5 years I'll say yes.  If not, at least I went down swinging  This diet has completely changed the way I feel.  I have incredible energy, my mind is so much sharper, I don't have the aches and pains, and I literally feel  25 years younger. (I'm 58).  Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy a glass of wine and something on the grill, but I only do it occassionally.  Just my 2 cents.

I was never overweight,  do not drink alcohol,  do not smoke, eat healthy, but, for over 20 years took one tylonel pm to help sleep. My gynecologist said all those years -no problem -.  But, I think the tylonel caused my kidney cancer.  So now,  I eat healthy,  drink half my body weight in ounces,  take plexus probio5 for my immune system.  Immune system is very important.  Thanks for all the knowledge you guys share.  

Bryn1108 said:

Drink water ,lol

WATER, WATER, WATER 

Hah!

Thank you! Very much! Steven.Adam for sharing this video.  It is the actually the approch i'm using now. Low-carbs and intermittent fasting. I notice you are on low carbs too. Great! 

And randyradiohill it is Great to see a guy so motivated like you.... give me a lot of positive inspiration to change my lifestyle. Well, changing a lifestyle is easy to say then done...  Currently i still struggling on my diet and fasting regime.... still working to improve it.......