Ketosis and Cancer

Is cancer a metabolic disease?  This is my latest target of research since this theory was why I was encouraged to start the Ketogenic Diet in the first place. The genetic theory of cancer is fading and the opinion that cancer is the effect of impaired mitochondrial function and energy metabolism has been gaining traction.  The best read on this is "Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer".  Since I don't have the medical bandwidth or time, I have thusfar relied on other articles (see below) for a quicker synopsis.  The author does speak positively to Ketogenic diet for cancer and other health crisis'. Enter my eating habits since November.

What I am learning today is perfectly timed since I've been looking for more precise info on KD and cancer.  Progress...it seems I should be doing the KETO diet without all of the cheesy recipes that you find on most Keto blogs and is typically allowed on the diet.  After further clarification, raw and cultured butter/dairy is good, however most processed cheeses and dairy are a 'no-go" for the metabolic treatment of this disease.  So these (pictured-nope. I am not a foodies photographer) mozzerella laden yummy keto breadsticks will not be a staple for me <sigh> something I know my boys will be very happy to hear:)  They really do not taste GF, but then again why would they, they are delishously half mozzerella!

From what I just heard via the Mercola/D'Agnosino YouTube interview, the 14-day bone broth fast I did was the recommended as the fastest way to get into nutritonal ketosis. Check. Another tip I got was to check out Elaine Cantin's website.  She chose to treat her breast cancer from the inside out with diet as a staple, and likely has some great tips on non-dairy keto ideas.

All done for now.  The window is closing (did I mention I am doing intermittent fasting?). Time to get in some good fats.

*Interestingly enough Ketogenic diets also have been shown to help many other diseases and conditions including seizures, autism, type I & II diabetes, heart disease, nuerological disorders among others.  Check out this site for more info.

Medical studies and articles:
Ketogenic Diet and Hyperbaric Oxygen? An additive effect together with HBOT 3x weeks.
Cancer as a Metabolic Disease

Don't worry...it will get bigger

Ignoring the little voice inside? No worries.  It gets louder, or in my case, bigger. The news in November of my breast harboring a fugitive cell grouping (ie: invasive ductal carcinoma) was a bit alarming. Yet oddly enough, this news gave me a sense of resolve. This too shall pass, with some cleaning up inside, that is.  Mind, body and spirit.

So I jumped in, all in, on day 1.  Launching into a bone broth cleanse, I knew my body needed a healthy reset to begin this journey of re-balancing.  A little nudge from the masterful Puja Wentworth was all I needed and off I went on a 14-day bone broth cleanse.  Wahoo:)  It's nothing new, bone broth, Mom-mom knew what she was doing when she handed us a bowlful of broth soup, with those tiny little balls.  From there into a Ketogenic diet (for a good read on the thinking with this one click here).  There are many...and I mean MANY...different opinions on what diet is most helpful when dealing with cancer. But since I was fairly well versed in Paleo cooking since my eldest has wheat, soy and corn allergies, no grain baking and cooking was an easier leap.  So here I am 2.5 months in still doing the KETO and Intermittent fasting.  Good news...my weight is at the top end of ideal for my height (as stated by my most recent visit to an oncologist).  Bad news, no wine.  Sugar is a very distant memory.  But

SWERVE has come to my rescue to fulfill the occasional sweet tooth need, thank goodness.

So this will become my spot to share what I am learning and doing on this personal healing journey.  A place where my friends and family can go to see what I am up to.  Time will tell how often I will blog.

Now off to snag one of those phony chocolate peanut butter cups during my eating window (block of time I am not fasting)

Toodles.