In a recent newsletter by Dr Mercola, he reports on a study which demonstrates that vitamin D from sunlight can reduce the risk of prostrate cancer. 160 prostrate cancer sufferers were categorised as having either low, medium or high levels of vitamin D. Over the course of the study, sadly 52 men died from their prostrate cancers. The highest death rate was amongst those with the lowest levels of vitamin D. Those with high levels of Vitamin D were found to be 7 times less likely to die.
Dr Mercola points out that in the USA, prostrate cancer is the second most common form of cancer amongst men and it is estimated that an enormous 1 in 6 American men will suffer with it during their life time.
Getting more sunlight (even in the UK where I live) is really a matter of lifestyle. Simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference to your chances of surviving prostrate cancer, or even preventing it from developing in the first place.
Although this study is good news, it is not really new. Both Dr Hulda Clark and Dr Budwig who pioneered much of the alternative/complementary approach to fighting cancer recommended as much sunlight as possible decades ago. It seems that the mainstream is only just now catching up. The Clark protocol is very detailed an difficult to follow. However, it is easy and quite cheap to include elements of the Budwig Oil-Protein Diet into your daily diet.
If you fear that you may be at risk of any type of cancer (or if you already have it), then get as much sunlight as you can and get yourself the Oil-Protein Diet Book. Both are simple lifestyle changes that can really make a big difference and possibly save your life.
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mattresses // March 21, 2009 at 5:03 am |
Vitamin D also has other great benefits, including enhancing immunity, helping to maintain calcium balance, and lessening of the risks of high blood pressure. Also some researchers feel it can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
charliedw // March 21, 2009 at 9:20 am |
Hi Mattresses
I agree with you completetly. There seems to be a lot of research into Vitamin D these days, all of which seems to show positive benefits.
Thank you for your contribution.
Simon // March 24, 2010 at 9:51 am |
I’m on cyclophosphamide and I want to give it up and start on Budwig protocol. The problem is that I can’t go out regularly and have enough sunlight. I have an UV and infra-red lamps. Can I use them instead? Thank you.
charliedw // March 24, 2010 at 10:33 pm |
Hi Simon
I’m sorry to say that I don’t really know, I have no medical training and don’t know much about the lamps.
If any other readers can answer this question then please pitch in.