Vegetarians and Myeloma

"In the case of multiple myeloma, a relatively rare cancer of the bone marrow, vegetarians were 75% less likely to develop the disease than meat-eaters."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8127215.stm

Regards,

Craig

Hi Craig

I think it's a given that eating meat, especially in these days and times and the process of how these animals are grown just may activate a lot of the sicknesses the world faces. It's really a no win, because even vegetables are sprayed with these toxic substances- our world is basically a mess.

But meat is something anyone with cancer in my opinion should nixed. If this means allowing for a few more life years, it's something to consider. I eat chicken and fish, and beef at times, and all honesty it tastes grand! But when dealing with incurable sicknesses and a weakening immune system, we have to use common-sense. I think Diet plays a big key in MM and any cancer, even though many doctors don't think so, and are quick to tell you need meat protein.

Interesting.

A vegetarian, if done right, makes sense. Physicians are not trained nutritionists so I would take any diet recommendations with a grain of salt. Add to this mix the use of organic foods as much as possible and you are giving your body the safest and most nutritious intake. Gluten in the diet has also been implicated by some in the development of MM, so gluten-free could be another dietary strategy.

Regards,

Craig

Thanks Craig and I agree with the 2 postings below. I did use red meat when in the throes of my disease but only to make a stew and take the broth off it. I occasionally eat it now but I find I cannot digest it very well.

There are many protiens out there that are more than adequate to fill the role of red meat. I also only use organic beef from a known source.  I agree about the gluten so many of us have bad gluten allergies.  I know my absorbtion level of food is destroyed when I eat gluten..yes I cheat sometimes.  Good healthy home grown food is wonderful in the summer and the local farmers markets, if you are in an area that has them are wonderful ways to have a healthier diet. We are what we eat...MMS

On 7/2/2009 photog wrote:

"In the case of multiple myeloma, a relatively rare cancer of the bone marrow, vegetarians were 75% less likely to develop the disease than meat-eaters."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8127215.stm

Regards,

Craig