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| after fish oil supplementation. Ornithine decarboxylase is a tumor glycoprotein; increased levels of this enzyme have been seen in patients with familial colon polyps, who are at increased risk for colon cancer. 26 |
| I believe that the increased consumption of refined polyunsaturated fatty acids also plays a significant role in the rise of melanoma incidence in the United States. I discuss this further in chapter 8. |
| Juicing |
| Juicing is a wonderful and easy way to absorb a concentrated form of fresh fruits and vegetables. Many cancer clinics around the world use juice therapy as part of their treatment programs. The Gerson program was one of the first to emphasize freshly made juices for treating people with cancer. Juicing provides the most easily digestible and concentrated nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables by eliminating much of the work of the body's digestive process. |
| Carrots, beets, apples, celery, and dark leafy greens are the most commonly used vegetables for juicing. Reliable brands of juicers are Acme and Olympic, which produce pulp-free juice, and Champion, which yields a pulpier juice. |
| Wheat grass, which is popular with many health food purists, can also be juiced but requires a special wheat grass juicer that can be purchased at most health food stores. |
| Water |
| Drink spring water or filtered water. A good home filter system, such as Multi-Pure (see Resources), is a worthwhile investment. Fluoride, which is added to drinking water, has been banned in many countries and has been shown to be a risk factor in bladder cancer.27 |
| It is important to drink water throughout the dayespecially between meals. If you are drinking water with a meal, sip it between courses. While your food is being chewed, it should be mixed with saliva, not water or another beverage. This is essential for good digestion. |
| The amount of water needed by each individual can vary greatly. For instance, chemotherapy is a dehydrator and therefore calls for increased water |
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