Do We Need a Nutrition Forum?

[Barbara2]

This would be great, and I agree that it would be nice to have a place to post recipes on the forum.

[gumoore]

Oh yes please!! Since diagnosis and treatment I've become vegetarian and eat organics. What I've read made me think twice, but it was attending the World Conference on Breast Cancer and hearing one researcher discuss environmental causes to breast cancer (pesticides, etc.) that I really began to take notice.

[Jackie07]

It will be nice if it's not too much trouble technically. However, let's not forget the 'search' function of this Forum. Since nutrition can be discussed in an 'article of interest' and other categories such as 'keep your mind off of BC', having a separate heading might cause members to miss what's available in those fields. Especially many writings on the subject have already been posed before.

If we put 'nutrition' or 'recipe' in the heading whenever we post, the 'search' function will bring up the related postings from all categories.

Data retrieval used to require logical arrangement of the 'data'. With the current advancement of 'search engines', most data can be retrieved in just a few seconds.

[Joe]

Do we have any RD's on this board?
I am open to a nutrition board but also wish to have this board moderated by an expert.

Any suggestions?

I have some more recipes of my own to post: Perogi Al Fredo comes to mind.

Regards
Joe

[Yorkiegirl]

>>>I have some more recipes of my own to post: Perogi Al Fredo comes to mind.>>>


Yummy that sounds really good. You need to post this.

[Joe]

Here are some resources to use until we can set up the board.

Food and Nutrition Resources

USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
Information on U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the food guide pyramid. "Consumer Corner" includes frequently asked questions.
Integrative Medicine Service Herbs and Botanical Information at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
www.mskcc.org/aboutherbs/
Presents evidence-based information on herbs, botanicals, vitamins and other supplements. Search for in-depth fact sheets, including research evidence and possible side effects.
American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org
National association of nutrition professionals offers a "Food & Nutrition Information" section full of useful information. Search for a nutrition professional in your area.
Nutrition.gov
www.nutrition.gov
Practical information on healthy eating, dietary supplements, fitness and how to keep food safe. Compiled and maintained by the combined efforts of U.S. federal government agencies.
5 A Day
www.5aday.com
Promotes the importance of eating five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Includes recipes, information on current research and a guide to making your diet more colorful.
Cancer Nutrition Information, LLC
www.cancernutritioninfo.com
Free information on nutrition-related side effects of cancer treatment, recipes and clinical trials. Additional information available by subscription.

[ElaineM]

Thanks for the links Joe. I appreciate them very much. I was wondering if one of the site Board of Directors or Advisory Board might know someone who might be willing to be our nutrition expert if we don't have any registered dieticians in our membership. A registered dietician, a specialist in integrative medicine, a naturopathic physician, or a nutritionist might also be good choices.
Healthy recipes would be good. Is the one you suggested healthy? If so I would like to try it.
Personally I think nutrition and the help of a naturopath have contributed greatly to my survival. Conventional therapies have contributed to saving my life, but if it were not for good nutrition and the help of a naturopath I would not be here today. I have to give credit to everything that has helped me survive.
Good nutrition and some forms of complementary medicine help keep the body strong so the body can deal with the conventional therapies much easier.
Since I have participated in many conversations about nutrition on this board I think many members are trying their best to eat healthy and learn all they can about staying strong. I would be so happy to see a nutrition thread on this board.

[Karen Wheel]

Yes! Would be a great idea if we could have a section to share information on natural cures and nutrition....

Personally its my calling!

And... I just have been searching for 20 minutes for the link on the EVOO and lemon on helping with cancer --- and still haven't found it --- I thought I saved it on my favorites for my web brouser but now can't find it ... but fond this thread and thought I should put in my vote! ;-)
thanks!!! Karen

[DianneS]

Yes! I'm all for it.


Diannes

[RobinP]

Yep, great idea. I'd probably log on more.

[ElaineM]

Does anyone know where I can get information about balancing the PH level of the body (which foods to eat for more acid or more alkaline)?

[Jackie07]

From the National Institute of Health:

Omega-3 Supplements: An Introduction
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/omega3/introduction.htm

[Jackie07]

Another resource from National Institute of Health on Nutrition and Breast Cancer:

Nutrition — giving your body the nutrients it needs — is important for everyone. When combined with exercising and maintaining a healthy weight, eating well is an excellent way to help your body stay strong and healthy.

If you're currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer in the past, eating well is particularly important for you. In this section, you can read about healthy eating and what and how to eat during and after treatment.

If you are at high risk for breast cancer, eating well also is important for you. On the Nutrition and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction pages in the Lower Your Risk section, you can read about how healthy eating may help reduce your risk of a first time breast cancer.

What Does Healthy Eating Mean?
Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health. Find out how to balance your diet and manage your portion sizes.
Healthy Eating During Treatment
If you're recovering from surgery, or receiving chemotherapy, radiation, or other breast cancer treatment, your focus is on getting rid of the cancer. Eating well will help you stay strong for this fight by giving your body the nutrients it needs. Read about how you can eat to manage your weight, reduce fatigue, build your energy, and get enough fluids.
Healthy Eating After Treatment
Healthy eating and physical activity after treatment are important as you recover from treatment and begin your life beyond breast cancer. Learn about eating to manage your weight and how to create a healthy eating plan that includes exercise.
Dietary Supplements
Many women with breast cancer take dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and herbs hoping it helps them to stay strong. Learn about suggestions for using supplements.
Nutrition Resources
In this section, you can browse a comprehensive list of links to nutrition web sites offering information on dietary guidelines, dietary supplements, research, nutrition labels, food safety, and more.
The medical experts for Nutrition are:
Cyndi Thomson, Ph.D., R.D., assistant professor in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona, with joint appointments in medicine and public health. She is a registered dietitian with more 15 years of experience in clinical nutrition. Dr. Thomson is also principal investigator at the University of Arizona College of Public Health on several diet-cancer grants.
Diana Grant Dyer, M.S., R.D., a registered dietitian with 20 years of experience, specializing in nutritional care for critically ill patients. She is the author of A Dietitian's Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing from a 3-time Cancer Survivor (Swan Press, 2002) and is especially interested in how nutrition can influence cancer risk reduction and recovery.
Both Cyndi Thomson and Diana Grant Dyer are members of the Breastcancer.org Professional Advisory Board, which includes more than 60 medical experts in breast cancer-related fields.

[Jackie07]

From Breastcancer.org:

Supplements to help regulate pH balance?Last modified on November 18, 2008Question from Karen: How important is the pH balance in your body, and what if any supplements can help regulate this? Answers — Beth DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S.: It is important for the enzymes in your body to function that your body be in balance. There are certain practitioners that believe that by altering the pH of your body, you can help…

July 2000: Food for Cancer RecoveryLast modified on November 18, 2008things. I did an extensive review of the literature on aspartame, and could see no harm in using it when it's part of a balanced and varied diet. If you are using it to lose weight, it has not been shown to make a difference. When you are baking, you can use fruit juices in place of sugar, like apple juice or prune extract, instead of a sugar…

July 2007: Vitamins and Herbal SupplementsLast modified on November 18, 2008on breast cancers does not depend on the gender of the patient. Back to top Question from Karen: How important is the pH balance in your body, and what if any supplements can help regulate this? Answers — Beth DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S.: It is important for the enzymes in your body to function that your body be in balance. There are certain…

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Question from Karen: How important is the pH balance in your body, and what if any supplements can help regulate this? Answers —Beth DuPree, M.D., F.A.C.S.: It is important for the enzymes in your body to function that your body be in balance. There are certain practitioners that believe that by altering the pH of your body, you can help prevent certain disease processes from occurring. But to my knowledge, there are no clinical trials to support changing the pH of your body in order to specifically treat a cancer.

Gary Deng, M.D., Ph.D.: I believe the theory that acidity in the body causes cancer is a faulty one. For example, the most acidic organ in our body is the stomach, which is soaked in acid almost all the time. But stomach cancer is very rare. If acidity causes cancer, we would have seen many more stomach cancer cases. Therefore, I do not think cancer is caused by acidity. Cancer is caused by changes in the DNA of the cells and also the environment around the cells, not simply by acidity.

[ElaineM]

Thanks for all the great links. I hope other people share their sources of information about nutrition too.

[Joe]

I received this today:

Subj: Dr.Keith Block,MD web seminar on Cancer Treatment

On Tuesday, September 15th at 7:00 PM Central Time, Keith Block, MD, author of the recently released book Life Over Cancer, and the Annie Appleseed Project will host a webinar and present Dr. Block’s multifaceted program of personally-tailored integrative cancer treatment, including:

ØDietary choices that make the biochemical environment hostile to cancer growth and recurrence, and strengthen the immune system’s ability to attack remaining cancer cells.
ØHow supplement protocols can be used to tame treatment side effects, relieve disease-related symptoms, and modify processes like inflammation and glycemia that, if left untreated, can fuel the growth of cancer.
ØA new paradigm for exercise and stress reduction that help restore your strength, reduce anxiety and depression, and support the body’s own ability to heal.
ØInnovative approaches to conventional treatments, such as chronomodulated chemotherapy (chronotherapy), which coordinates the administration of chemotherapy to patients’ unique circadian rhythms. Gold standard research demonstrates improved treatment effectiveness, reduced toxicity and improved survival.
ØStrategies you can implement to minimize the chances of the disease recurring.

Dr. Keith Block is at the global vanguard of innovative cancer care. As medical director of the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment in Evanston, Illinois, he has treated thousands of patients who have lived long full lives beyond their original prognoses. Now he has distilled almost thirty years of experience into Life Over Cancer, the first book that gives patients a systematic, research-based plan for developing the physical and emotional vitality they need to meet the demands of treatment and recovery.

If you would like to view this educational and informative lecture from the comfort of your own home using a webinar format, please RSVP to Leni Kass at LKass@Blockmedical.com by September 11th, 2009 at 3pm CST. Please include your full name and the email address you would like the webinar information sent to. Once you have registered, you will receive an email with instructions on how to view and participate in this program and will also be able to submit your questions to Dr. Block. Some of the most commonly asked questions will be addressed following Dr. Block’s presentation, or will be posted on the Block Center’s website (www.blockmd.com).


Regards
Joe

[ElaineM]

Thanks Joe. This looks very good. I think I am going to try to sign up if it is on a day I will be available.

[maouno]

I found out at the internet that broccoli sprouts work much stronger as anti-oxident as broccoli itself. Every two days half a cup of sprouts is sufficient. You can sprout by yourself as described infi. by www.sproutpeople.com

[RhondaH]

I emailed Diana Dyer to see if she could give us some directions Take care and God bless.