Juicing Forum

Mal, juicing is in it's infancy and the more people who post their findings and report their success or even failures, the more we will have a better understanding of just how juicing and dieting can effect our health.

I'm a big believer in what we eat affects our health, our appearance, the functions of our mind, and our overall well being. What we eat and drink plays a big part in our lives and the more information that is out there on it, the better informed people will be and the more options they will have besides typical medicines.

It's a blessing to have you here, sharing what you are going through. I know many others are following and also wishing you the best Mal. I'm always here for you.

Have a super fantastic day!

I was quite sick yesterday, something new, serious abdominal pain. I could not write. I took Bi-carbonate of soda and after about 30 minutes the pain started to subside. I doubt is has anything to do with juicing. I came into work today. There are no doctors out here, just a nursing post. Either the bi-carb worked, or it simply stopped hurting on it's own

"Dead man's shoes" - I need to get this out of my head. I am training the manager who will be doing my job.
It has sad moments and causes "wrong thoughts". My job finishes two days before my Opp.

Anyhow my full time juicing has recommenced with new product.... Will let you know how I go

Warm Regards

Mal

Hi Carol,

Thank you for your kind words.. and congrats on reaching your 4 day milestone. For me it started to get easier after the first few days, I hope it is the same for you.

I am firing blind, not knowing if it helps with Cancer or not. However, your (et al) words seem to confirm that it helps towards a positive outcome. I certainly am better with a BP in the 120-130's /78-85 range. Than my high at the start of 178/110.

I have had a bit of a dip in my optimism, caused by the terrible pain a few days past, however, there was no pain yesterday and I feel fine today.

Normally I am a happy, sort of person and pursue the gift of life with a passion.

My wife and I worked in our computer shop to the point of exhaustion. We then decided to completely change our lives. We hopped on a recumbent trike and cycled through eighteen countries - it took about 2.5 years. I learned about persistence during this adventure.

If it interests you or anyone we can be seen on our personal ABSOLUTLEY NON COMMERCIAL site here http://www.pcw.iinet.net.au - You CANNOT buy anything here as it really is a personal site.

Anyhow I am digressing here...

Take Care

Mal

Thanks Donnie, and thanks for looking at our humble site...

But it is me that needs to thank you.. Let me try and explain why:

I stumbled across your forum by accident, then found others. I decided that I needed help and advice, also I needed to focus on only one area for that.

Living as I do in this isolated area - when one is sick - removes a fundamental need of all human beings - the need to "share". I would be surprised if cancer sufferers in general, go from diagnosis to death without sharing - given of course they know they have it.

The Internet and ONLY your forum has been the place I ended up. I have been here on this forum since diagnosis - through the juicing - and I will remain until the conclusion in less than two weeks time.

Should there be a major shift in my prognosis! I need people to know I take NO medication - the ONLY thing I have done different is "juice". I am as interested as any sufferer out there to know if it has helped. I watched the last maybe 30 minutes of the movie fat sick & nearly dead (something like that). I have 11 days before I get my opp. I want to report how juicing has helped - IF INDEED IT HAS - truthfully. False hope for other sufferers is poor form. It must be truthful and MUST have the "rider" that we are all different.

I am so much better with my new large range of veggies and what I am finding is that a little fresh ginger in the juice reduces the nausea for me. My nausea is probably related to my illness, not sure that others experience it??

Also I just wanted to know - I make all my juice in the morning and put in 2X 1 litre Stainless Steel flasks - (No air). Is there a problem with this?

Over the coming days I will report a full new set of "stats" regards B.P. and Weight.. I am guessing my weight has changed further as my clothes are falling off

Take care

Mal

Hi All,

Had to break my fast today due to pain. My wife made a very light vegetable soup. I ate/drank the warm soup and it eased the pain completely. Now I am at a crossroads - battling pain - albeit intermittently. I am finding the cold juice(s) (or cold veggies (salad) when I could not juice) seem to be causing the Problem.

I am "thinking" that if I juice - seal it in a jar - and leave it to climb to room temperature???

It is something Donnie said about my juicer - that I could keep juice longer, due to the way it juices. I HAVE been making my juice in the morning - putting it in a flask - then storing in the chiller until ready to drink. It is icy cold when I drink it.

Your thoughts much appreciated about the nutritional aspect of letting it warm through "naturally"...

I guess Donnie you are reading Thailand on my site. There are seven pages (I think) which "Peeling Back The Layers". starts on page Thailand page 11/18 I do not have such a great command of English to be a writer but the pictures tell their own story - hope you find it moving.

You can go Direct here http://www.pcw.iinet.net.au/S-E-A/thailand/tha_P11_aug08.html

Anyhow the pain is now much less... Will write again tomorrow..

Regards - Mal

Not having a great day today guys... Will write tomorrow

Regards - Mal

My final day here in this indigenous community... Very emotional. I head for the city of Alice Springs at 0700 Monday morning, just 19 hrs time.

I intend taking two litres of juice in vacuum flasks with me. I am hoping this will provide the energy for my 700 km drive and any associated problems ie.. punctures etc. there is about 200 km of dirt road before I get to bitumen - I drive past "Ayers Rock" (Uluru is Aboriginal name). Oprah Winfrey made it famous in the USA during her recent visit to the rock, a couple of years ago.

I will juice Tuesday and probably go on water only Wednesday whilst taking the horrible laxative(s)... Not even allowed water Thursday. The opp is scheduled for 11:30am.

It has been a difficult time juicing with my debilitating ilness. I have done my best, however, hindsight will tell me I could have done better - it always does.

For anyone following with Cancer - any cancer - I will give you my stat's after my opp - when I will know as much as possible.

Regards - Mal

First full day in Alice Springs... made a juice of Celery, yellow carrot, Strawberry, Blueberry, Fresh turmeric root, apple & snow peas. Indulgent? Yes!!! - all organic too.. I must say it was delicious. But you guys reading can only guess what it is like after suffering much deprivation to be surrounded by delicious, FRESH, fruit & Veggies.

Tomorrow I can juice until about lunch time - then just water... and the horrible laxatives, that are part of surgery.

I suspect it is better for me to juice after the surgery to give the "organ" time to heal? I do not know???

What I do know is I will not be asking doctors or nurses... Just "listening" to my body and taking responsibility for myself...
To those reading over the last few weeks - thank you for hanging in - I hope you get at least a "smidgen" of benefit..

Regards

Mal

The "known" active ingredient of Turmeric root is "Curcumin"

<SNIP - Mayo Clinic> is thought to have antioxidant properties, which means it may decrease swelling and inflammation. It's being explored as a cancer treatment in part because inflammation appears to play a role in cancer.

Laboratory and animal research suggests that curcumin may prevent cancer, slow the spread of cancer, make chemotherapy more effective and protect healthy cells from damage by radiation therapy. Curcumin is being studied for use in many types of cancer.

Well worth research I guess, but what is not stated "it tastes nice"

Thanks for your support Donnie - you have stuck by me since day one. There is nothing I can say man, except a very sincere thank you.

I switch to water only in two hours.....

Regards

Mal

Good Luck with your surgery Mal...will say a prayer for you.
Carol

We're praying too, Mal. Will be waiting to hear from you!!

Hi Donnie, when you find the turmeric root will you share where to find it and what it tastes like?
Thanks!

Thanks PattiRob and Donnie.

When you do look for turmeric there are two main types:

Light yellow Madras turmeric is most commonly available and is used primarily for curries, pickles, and mustard; Alleppey turmeric is darker in colour due to a higher portion of curcumin (turmeric’s colouring agent and cancer fighter) and is noted for its fine flavour and earthy aroma with delicate notes of lemon and mint.

Since diagnosis I have not had time to evaluate anything, let alone turmeric. However, juicing per say is evolving as a tool in the betterment of peoples health. I just wish I had known about it years ago.

As we add to our collective knowledge with forums such as this, we help our children and grandchildren make better choices - one hopes?

3.5 hrs to go before my opp

Bye for now - Mal