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Understanding Cancer Nutrition: Insights from Jane McLelland's 'How to Starve Cancer'

Jane McLelland explains how she developed her own cancer-starving strategy. She developed her cancer-starving strategy after her mother’s death from cancer. During her mother’s illness, she began researching what cancer cells need to thrive and what nutrients can prevent their spread. This research became the foundation for her book, her personal cancer-free strategy, and her own recovery.

For years, doctors misdiagnosed McLelland. Eventually, they found she had stage IV cervical cancer that had spread to her lungs. They told her it was terminal. But McLelland combined conventional treatments with her own strategy and became cancer-free.

The book is science-based and explains how the body works, how cancer cells grow and spread, and what’s needed to starve them. It’s a detailed read, so if time is short, consider seeking local resources. McLelland’s work is inspiring and scientifically sound. Look for a local expert in cancer nutrition and supplements, or search online. If you’re low on energy, ask for help from friends, family, hospital staff, or charities.

McLelland’s main point is that it’s all about metabolism. Different cancers thrive on different metabolic pathways. We need to tailor our diet and supplements to the specific type of cancer. Lifestyle changes are as crucial as medical treatment. Expert advice may be necessary here.

McLelland believes we have access to the right ‘off-label’ drugs and supplements to beat cancer. It’s about finding the right combination at the right time. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, so professional help might be needed if you lack the necessary knowledge.

Some basics:

  • Eat a low glycemic index diet
  • Avoid high levels of dairy, meat, and sugar
  • Avoid inflammatory foods
  • Skip processed foods
  • Try short-term fasting; it slows glucose uptake
  • Include juicing
  • Drink green tea

Jane’s top cancer-starving supplements:

  • Quercetin
  • Berberine
  • Vitamins C and D
  • Curcumin
  • EGCG (green tea extract)
  • Niacin
  • Sea buckthorn oil
  • Bergamot
  • Artemisinin (pulsed)
  • Silibinin
  • Polydatin
  • Indole-3-carbinol
  • Ursolic acid
  • Sodium selenite
  • Hydroxycitrate
  • Omega 3 and 7
  • Luteolin

McLelland’s website lists doctors worldwide who follow her approach. If you find it confusing or time-consuming to figure out yourself, contact a doctor from her list for help.

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