Natural Healing

Dear Genesis,

I have been watching the video's.  Yesterday, my mother told me she thought the axillary tumor was shrinking.  Praise God!  For anyone interested.  Here is the link to the 3rd video in the series that talks extensively about BC.  http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7001344401293143618

Lisa

Hi Mr. and Mrs. genesis,

   Thank you for sharing about alternative med. When my sister was diagnosed with stage 4 bc, they gave her 3 months to live. She completely changed her lifestyle and went the alternative route. She made it 3 1/2 years feeling great. Sadly, she died after she was told she needed chemo and rads, and she finally gave in. Just wanted to tell you, that my hubby and I use Ahcc. He has Hairy Cell Luekemia and  I believe it has kept his counts from going extremely low. Every once in awhile he stops it to prove to himself if it is working. When he stops, his counts fall lower. I had a bi lat mast, and did Chemo. I was told I needed a Nuelasta shot. Stupid me, that didn't know any better, got the shot. The following chemo, they told me I needed another. After the first shot, I refused any more, because it made me feel like I was hit by a mack truck. They insisted I would end up in the hospital and possibly die to having "no immune system". I told them I didn't care, I would never get that shot again. I started AHCC and increased the dosage. My bloodwork was normal within days. The doctors couln't believe it. So needless to say, I am an advocate for the AHCC. It is a shame, that this whole cancer business is all about the money. Of course the first question they ask you when diagnosed is, "what insurance do you have"?

Well I want to wish you continued good health and thanks for sharing. Peggy

Out of curiosity, I went to Mr. Schulze's website.  I was appalled by what I saw!  If that site doesn't scream huckster, I don't know what does.  After you navigate past the "warning" disclaimer page that he apparently was required to post to avoid prosecution, you discover that every page you click on is dominated by photos of Mr. Schulze and sales pitches.  On Sale Today!!  Limited Time Offer!!  Just the sort of thing you want to see when you're looking for treatment for a deadly disease, right??  And then he just casually mentions that his clinic was shut down by the authorities (no doubt, the same ones who framed O.J.).  At the very least, this guy needs to design a better website, 'cause it sure scared the piss out of me! 

As a side note, there's a news posting on the bc.org home page today (Feb. 14) about breast cancer information on the Web, and which sites tend to be more accurate than others.      

Monica,

You can go to Schulze's website without looking at any videos to get a feel for him.  Just google his name.  If you think he's legit based on what you see, I'm sure Genesis can supply you with the information you're seeking.       

Hello,

I just came across this post, so I am coming into this at a late stage.  I had a family member who was dx with a very curable breast cancer.  Being that she was a scientologist and they do not believe in traditional medicine she went with this approach you talk about.  She went to a world renowed doctor in holsitic medicine, she took what is what they told her to take, she went on special cruises to mexico to consult with fellow doctors on new alternatives for her breast cancer.  After 6 months she said she was feeling great, she blew off doctors in traditional medicine and continued with her treaments.

Sadly, after a year of feeling great she began to feel pain, losing weight, eventually within 6 months she died.  Reports at her autopsy claimed that the cancer had been agressively fueled and had spread to virtually ever organ in her body.  So even after getting a year of feeling really good, she was quickly dying.  The herbs etc were found in large quantities in her liver, because the organ had gotten so choked with cancer that she became toxic from the accumulation of different holistic treatments.  She was 42 years old with 7 children.

I am not saying that keeping healthy is wrong, of course we want to remian healthy.  But my question is if there was such a miracle plant to cure cancer, I think any pharmaceutical company would jump right on it and sell it at ridiculous prices because they know it would be a big seller.  Bottom line cancer will be in our world forever, even as you cure one and other case is found.  The air in which you breath is full of toxins capable of giving you cancer, do we stop breathing now.  You can't avoid bad things.

On the question of God, I truly believe that God created people with talents in order to carry out his work here on earth.  If it were not for doctors we would never even know how the human body works.  Are we to believe that the talent of being a doctor was a waste of time on God's part.  Your Dr Schultze became a doctor because he must have initially believed in traditional medicine, but saw a way to make a lot of money by selling products as a doctor, its better marketing techniques when you want to sell something and claim it is the cure all. 

My mother is Stage 4 mets to liver and bones.  Traditional medicine is irradicating her cancer at a fast rate, not many lesions left to go after being dx with widespread mets in Oct 07.  Everyone is entitled to do what they think is best for treatment, it is your choice however, for my mother I am not taking the risk for one second with something that shows no sound benefit.   My opinion is not to offend, but this is my experience with alternative medicine, I think these people are out to make a buck at the expense of those who are desperately seeking a solution to a life or death situation.

I visited the Dr. Schulze website.  Boy, that IS actually one of the most salesy sites I have seen.  If I just looked at the pictures, I might think this was a car salesman.  LOL!

I mean no disrespect, and my thoughts on the website certainly have no bearing on the approach he is recommending (which I have not evaluated), but I did think that was funny. That is certainly not a site that encourages me to buy anything he offers.

I think something is worth nothing here.  From what I have seen in my "limited" research on alternatives, there does not seem to be a one-solution cure all - even in the natural realm.  There seem to be a variety of permanent lifestyle changes that people have made in successfully beating cancer naturally - at least from those that I have spoken with.

One poster above noted, "But my question is if there was such a miracle plant to cure cancer, I think any pharmaceutical company would jump right on it and sell it at ridiculous prices because they know it would be a big seller."  I think this is a valid point and very worthy of consideration.  IF a cure (or even a more effective treatment) were found in a plant, how could a pharma company sell it at ridiculous prices when a "plant" can easily be grown or accessed by others?  How can they profit from a "plant" that they cannot patent?  Further, why would they spend lots of money on R&D for something that could not be profitable and allow them at least to recoup what they have invested in the research?

My thoughts?  Pharma companies have a very real motive not to research the effectiveness of natural methods that would produce no profitability for them.  I don't think they are a sinister bunch; it is basic business principles.  No one would spend a lot of money and resources in a business venture that could not provide an ROI.

I recently received the following response from a medical group in response to my inquiry about a treatment that does not include chemo or radiation, "Because our doctors are trained in the science of medicine, currently we can find no evidence that supports totally forgoing evaluation for "standard" cancer treatment."  I found this interesting on 2 levels.  1) They find "no evidence" because the people who finance the research have no financial motive to fund trials that would produce such evidence. However, even apart from these formal trials, there is much evidence and personal successes that warrant investigation.  2) The "science of medicine" did not begin in the 20th century.  For centuries indigenous people in various cultures around the world have understood the science of medicine as they used herbs and plants to provide healing remedies for all sorts of ailments.  That is where the "science" of medicine began.  It is a true misconception to think that the word "science" is mutually exclusive when speaking of natural healing treatments.

Lastly, I am a Christian and know the power of God to heal.  I also firmly believe that God has bestowed doctors with knowledge and tools to treat disease and help make people well.  However, that does not mean that the traditional approach is the ONLY way God provides.  There is much that God has provided in nature for the healing of the nations.  As I told my oncologist, "I believe that God has gifted the medical establishment, but that does not mean that the traditional medical approach is the only approach God has made available for healing."

In terms of the young lady who passed at the much too young age of 42, that is a true tragedy.  As a mom of 3, that just breaks my heart to think of the sorrow which must have befallen her family at that loss.  I likewise have a cousin who passed last summer from throat cancer at the young age of 36.  This was after years of battling cancer with traditional approaches (chemo, radiation, surgery, etc.) where the cancer would go into remission and then come back and spread later. 

For me, I will follow a natural approach, but I will do that with medical supervision as well.  Don't throw out the baby with the bath water I say.     There is much value in the medical community being able to monitor you, perform lab work, simply notice any red flags that may indicate whether a treatment (ANY treatment) is working or not.  I would not recommend that anyone pursue a treatment devoid of that type of follow-up and guidance.

Mia

Hi Genesis,

To answer your question, yes, I do care about the personality of my surgeon.  And, my gp and my onc, etc.  My doctors are competent, kind, and compassionate.  I don't need to deal with a doctor who has a huge ego in order to get excellent care.   

I have to take issue with your comment about "calling the kettle black"  when some posters criticized Dr Schultz's commercialized site.  Unless the posters make or market pharmaceuticals, then I don't see how they aren't in a position to make such a comment.  

You've said that you don't care that he has a huge ego, and aggressively promotes his products.  Some of us do and we're entitled to that opinion.  It doesn't make us stupid, or lazy.  We aren't waiting for you to do our "homework" for us and it's offensive to me for you to suggest it.  I personally don't believe that one person (Schultz) holds the one answer to curing disease, how my body is "supposed" to work, or what God had in mind for us. 

As you've stated, "there are no guarantees."  We are all responsible for finding our own path through this journey and we're all doing the best we can.  To imply otherwise, isn't valid and especially isn't kind.  

I sincerely wish you the best of luck on the path you've chosen.  

Cynthia 

Hi Genesis,

I received Dr. Schultze's Superfood, and I love it!  The taste is superior to anything I've tried before, and I have more energy and my skin seems to be less dry.  I'm going to try the cleanses next.  My mom is holding her own, next Dr. Appt. is in a week.  Keep up the good defense of natural healing.