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| through a doctor. It is an excellent way to build up the nervous and digestive systems and restore vitality. |
| Dose: 1 to 5 drops diluted in water and taken before meals. An herbalist might also mix nux vomica extract with other appropriate herbs into a compound. |
| Digestive enzymes, such as papin-rich papaya (I use Biogestin [see Resources]), hydrochloric acid (critical for digesting meat protein and mineral absorption), lipase (to aid in fat absorption), pancreatin, and plant enzymes, should be taken just before eating or in one of the nutritional smoothies (see chapter 14) to increase the absorption of many nutrients and reduce diarrhea. |
| Dose: Papaya or full-spectrum plant enzymes2 to 4 tablets before eating; hydrochloric acid1 to 4 tablets before eating. Although I recommend the use of these enzymes in some cases, it is better, when possible, to use herbal bitters to stimulate the body's production of hydrochloric acid. |
| Hydrazine sulfate cuts off a tumor's supply of new glucose, which stops the preferential depletion of the body's energy pool. It also increases caloric intake and weight gain, which puts an end to cachexia. |
| Dose: Generally, 1 to 3 tablets (50 to 100 mg each) between meals. Should be taken only under professional supervision. |
| L-glutamine U.S.P., which has been shown to prevent muscle wasting, is best taken between meals, under the tongue. |
| Dose: 2 to 6 teaspoons of powder, blended with water. It can also be blended into a shake. |
| Coconut milk can be very helpful for weight gain. Fresh is best, but you can buy the canned variety in most health food stores. It helps with intestinal absorption of food, is rich in lauric acid and medium-chain triglycerides, and is an excellent antimicrobial fatty acid. Many cancer patients suffering from malabsorption are at great risk for infection, and coconut helps to resist numerous bacterial assaults. |
| Dose: Use coconut milk in shakes and take with meals, or use coconut meat shredded, as a garnish, on food. |
| Deer antler extract. Improves appetite and sleep, decreases muscular fatigue, promotes lymphocyte transformation, and increases white blood count. In China, antler extract is clinically used for anemia, platelet disorders, lassitude, malnutrition, and protein metabolic disorders. |
| Dose: 10 to 30 drops diluted in water or tea and taken before meals. |
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