Naturopathy

Ask away, no question is a silly question.  I have read in various sources of literature about the link between breast cancer  and dairy.  The literature has scientific research at its heart.  One of the studies was of cancer types and clustering in Asian countries.  Where dairy was not consumed as part of the common diet there is no breast cancer.  Where dairy is now being consumed as the people adopt a "western" diet there is a significant increase in breast and prostate cancer.  In another when they put dairy next to breast cancer cells in a petri dishes, the cancer multiplied extremely rapidly.  The theory is the hormones and proteins in dairy stimulate the cancer. 

During my reading I came across Professor Jane Plant.  A breast cancer survivor of 16 years.  Her story is quite amazing.  Basically she had a double masectomy, chemo, radiation and then had more chemo and radiation when she got secondaries.  When the fifth secondary appeared she was told to go home and settle her affairs.   Instead she went home and as a scientist thought she should at least use her knowledge to help other BC sufferers.  What happened was that she healed herself in the process.    Integral to her health is a dairy free diet.  So I figured why not? 

If you are interested her books are available in hard copy or as ebooks.  I have Your life in your hands, The Plant Programme and Eating for Better Health.  I have found them easy to read.  There are many other books that advocate similar choices.  I happen to understand and like this one.

I must say though, that I have found that during my first few chemos when I had dairy or bread I got a bloated stomach.    So the dairy free diet is twofold for me, instant relief and hopefully prolonged health.  I feel well when I don't have diary now.  I can tell when I do.  Preservative free bread or flat breads tend to not be too bad, so I have adapted my diet with these.  I have to put my hand up and say I was a BIG dairy consumer.  Milk and cheese my two biggest indulgences. 

I feel better as a result of the dietary changes.  Not everyone will agree with it, but thats OK.   Hope this answers your query.