Flu Shot ?

Flu Shots and Cancer Patients
Should You Get a Flu Shot If You Have Cancer?
By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide
Updated July 09, 2009
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Excerpts from the above published article...

"What about for cancer patients? Many wonder if taking the flu shot can cause an adverse reaction with current medications, or generally have an ill effect on current health."

"Because it is common for people undergoing cancer treatment to have a compromised immune system, the flu shot is recommended for most. The flu can lead to more serious conditions like pneumonia, which can be life-threatening to those with a weakened immune system."

"Those with cancer have to be cautious as to what type of flu vaccine they receive.  Flu vaccinations come in two forms:  inactivated vaccines (killed) & live vaccines (weakened)."

"People with cancer should receive the inactivated vaccine, which is administered by an injection to the arm."

"The live vaccine is administered by a nasal spray and should be avoided by cancer patients, unless otherwise directed by a physician."

Antacid drugs...

(0929)  Over the counter antacid drugs...

This was an eye opener, especially since I have been on Prevacid for a few years (post colonoscopy).  It has helped, but with research I can see where improving what I consume on a daily basis will help too.   Please read this How We Become Acid, by Dennis Myers, M.D. - Robert Miller, D.C.  www.cancer-healing.com/acid_alkaline_balance.php

This article is long, so if you are like most who will tire before finishing, drop down to the section highlighted Over the counter antacid drugs.

Acid vs Alkaline

(09/29) Acid vs Alkaline...
This is a long article, but informative.  Like most, you will tire before finish in one setting.  Break it up... but read it... it will be worth it.  How We Become Acid... by Dennis Myers, M. D. - Robert Miller, D. C.  www.cancer-healing.com/acid_alkaline_balance.php

This is listed in both the Avoid and Use stand alone pages, because it applies to both. There are sections (well into the article) I was particularly interested in the first read:  Dysbiosis 5th/6th paragraphs; Drugs; Over The Counter Antacid Drugs; Chronic Degenerative Disease "which is the point of this entire article"; General Results of Base Deficiency; foods, supplements, hydro therapy, herbs, etc.  

Dandelion Root

(09/29)  Dandelion Root...

This is an inspirational article written by a man who personally used the advice he is giving.  Make sure to take note of the part that says ...fresh, dried by the instructions within this article and not the dried dandelion in the health food stores.  by George Cairns
www.cancer-healing.com/dandelion_root.php

Calcium

(09/29) Calcium...
"...Calcium provides excellent ca++ supplementation, and helps rapidly alkalize your body..." by Fred Eichhorn http://www.ncrf.org/

"...Calcium to acid, is like water to a fire.  Calcium quickly destroys oxygen robbing acid in the body fluids.  Thus, the more calcium, the more oxygen, and therefore, the less cancer and other degenerative disease.  This information begs the question, "How much calcium is necessary?" http://www.cancer-healing.com/met_alkalize_diet.php