Hi
Dave!
We'll start with your
second question first. A ketogenic diet is one where carbohydrates
are minimized in favor of fats as the fuel in the plan. In the
absence of carbs, the body starts converting fatty acids into
ketones which are utilized for fuel. Interestingly, the brain is
very picky about its energy source...preferring carbs. Ketones can,
however, pass through that picky brain barrier to fuel it. It's a
poor conversion, especially at first! That's why you will see folks
that chose a low-carb dieting approach with that far-away, glazed
look in their eyes. Their brains are starved for carbohydrates. As
the body adapts, the brain utilizes ketones more efficiently. The
ketogenic diet has been very successful in treating those with
autism, particularly children. There is a form of the ketogenic
diet called the MCT Ketogenic A variant of the classic
ketogenic diet, this version uses a form of coconut oil which is
rich in MCTs, to provide around half the calories. As less overall
fat is needed in this variant of the diet, a greater proportion of
carbohydrate and protein can be consumed, allowing a greater
variety of food choices. Clinical trials and studies in animal
models suggest that ketogenic diets provide neuroprotective and
disease-modifying benefits for a number of adult neurodegenerative
disorders, however a connection to cancer hasn't been made as far
as we can determine.
Now as for nutrition's connection
to cancer and other disease states, we could write a book on that!
(Actually, we are) It's a crime that, typically, the current
medical treatment climate of cancer doesn't provide more support
and info, nutritionally speaking, for those new to the cancer
battle!
There is connection that has been
established through science, and testimonials from thousands who
have been cured of cancer through natural nutritional means. This
is the basis for the message that we are spreading...That our
bodies are quite capable of restoring and maintaining perfect
health, if we provide them the right tools to do so nutritionally.
The way we promote this message is in sharing the concept of
balancing our body's pH levels.
If I were to contract cancer of
any type, and was living life as a "average" American (eating the
bulk of my foods from processed, acidic sources and drinking soft
drinks to excess) I would have to completely revamp my nutritional
life. For example, a personal client of ours recently began chemo
treatment for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. This gentleman wasn't given
any nutritional guidance, other than to say "minimize soft drinks
and coffee, as it can counteract the chemo treatment." Ummm...WOW.
This is a person who eats junk food to excess, drinks the
equivalent of 4-5 sodas per day, NO water consumption, starchy
vegetables only, no fruits, and never has thought about targeted
nutritional supplementation. This had to change if he were to
successfully beat his disease, which I'm happy to report...he has
done.
We have researched, and have seen
the positive changes in ourselves and others that change their
diets towards consuming less meat, revving up vegetable and fruit
intake (especially through juicing!) taking in a moderate amount of
whole grains, avoiding junk foods and all soft drinks, and
consuming 8-10 glasses per day of mineralized water. These simple
tactics will give the body the tools it needs to fight off the
acidity that cancer loves, and thrives in. We suggest adding in
full-spectrum minerals supplementation, like