13 September Health Talk by Dr Chen

Here is what I gained from Dr Chen Health Talk.  The links are further research done by me.

Why non smoker are still able to contract lung cancer and what's its prevention?
Cigarette smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer. However, there are non-smokers who still contract lung cancer due to Radon. Radon is a radioactive gas released from the normal decay of the elements uranium, thorium, and radium in rocks and soil. It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground and diffuses into the air. People who live in ground floor has higher contact with Radon, therefore it is important to open the windows to have good ventilation in the house. If we are traveling and away from home for long duration, the amount of Radon trap in the house/rooms will be very high due to poor ventilation. Therefore, upon returning from traveling, we should open the windows immediately to allow good ventilation in the house/room.
http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/radon/radon-fact-sheet

30%of non-smoker get lung cancer through secondhand cigarette smoke. What is the distance to avoid secondhand cigarette smoke? There is no safe distance as the cigarette smoke will remain on the sofa, curtain and clothes of smoker. The smoker might ventilate the room or house after smoking. However, non-smoker/children will touch the chemical that is remain on the sofa, curtain or in contact with the smoker. Separating smokers from nonsmokers, cleaning the air, and ventilating buildings cannot completely eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke
http://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/tobacco/second-hand-smoke-fact-sheet

The third type of people that are high risk of lung cancer are miners. When working underground, miners can also be exposed to other substances that might affect lung cancer risk, such as radon.

Is diet able to build up immunity and prevent cancer?
A person will not have cancer as long as they have a strong immune system. Cancer takes a long time to develop and a person's immune system has to be malfunction for the cancer cell to multiply. It takes 6-8 years for breast cancer to grow from one cell to the size of 1 cm. It takes about 10-20 years for a person to develop lung cancer. For example, a person detected lung cancer at the age of 50 years old, it means that this person started having lung cancer at 30 years old. Therefore, prevention of cancer through the right nutrition is important. A lot of young people did not take care of their health when they are young and eat fried food, oily food, processed food and sleep late. However, prevention of diseases starts from young.

Can we detect cancer through x-rays and what happens when we take too much x-rays?The medical machine that we have is not able to detect cancer cell at the very beginning of cancer formation. The most advance machine can only detect tumors with diameters 1 mm. However, this 1 mm tumor is made up of at least 1 million cancer cells! By the time cancer is detected 2/3 of the cancer stage has passed. X-rays and gamma rays are known human carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/radiationexposureandcancer/xraysgammaraysandcancerrisk/x-rays-gamma-rays-and-cancer-risk-do-xrays-and-gamma-rays-cause-cancer

What are the food that can boost immune system?
Scientists have studied the types of food that have highest Antioxidant, Phytochemical and Polysaccharides. Most of the disease fighting nutrients are in the fruits and vegetables. Have at least 2 meals of vegetarian out of 3 meals. Instead of having 4 meat dishes and 1 vege dish in a meal, we should eat more plant food 4 vege dishes and 1 meat dish. Diet that are high in animal protein can increase the risk of cancer. Meat contains a harmful substance (hormone) that causes cancer. Plant based Nutrition helps prevent cancer by boosting immunity. We can also increase food that are high in Polysaccharides. Lastly, live a healthy lifestyle - get enough exercise, get sufficient sleep and rest and stay positive.

How should we take our breakfast as we always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Any food and nutrients that we eat in the morning are easily absorb by our body.  We should drink plenty of water early in the morning as our body is performing the function of detoxification when we are sleeping at night. Food that are high in fiber is good as it acts like a broom to clean the intestine. Do not take any oily food, meat, ham, bacon and sausages.  Ham, Bacon and Sausages contain nitrosamine, a carcinogen. A person can only take a maximum 300mg of cholesterol. 2 chicken eggs for breakfast have already exceeded the daily cholesterol limit. Take the whole fruit instead of fruit juice. Juices without the fiber are high in sugar.

"Cancer is a result not only what you eat, but also what you don't eat"

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The Role of Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention

Food fight for cancer

• Make room for mushroom and the power of mushroom. How can mushroom help in cancer, tumor and viral prevention?
• Food Fight Against Cancer. Cancer can be prevented. Eat the right food to prevent cancer?

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Dr Jau Fei Chen's Interview with Capital 95.8FM on 28th September 9.50am

Dr Jau Fei Chen's was interviewed with Capital 95.8FM on 28th September 9.50am.

In this interview Dr Chen renowned immunologist, explained how cancer happen and how our diet, exercise and sleep affects our immune system. Prevention is better than cure. 


Find out more about 

• What is Nutritional Immunology?
• Background of Dr Chen Jau Fei
• Cancer screening does little to save lives

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Cancer screening does little to save lives

The Essence of Nutritional Immunology is about Prevention is Better than Cure. Most people only pay attention to proper nutrition when we are sick. Few actually take precautionary measures that could have prevented the illness altogether.

The above message from the article is very clear that prevention is definitely better than cure. Usually by the time cancerous cells can be detected by machine, it will be too late. Diseases do not happen overnight, and 2/3 of the time the patient themselves and doctor does not know when cancer happen.

Who is the best doctor in the world?  Our immune system is able to use the natural killer cells to destroy cancer cells when cancer is undetected.

Here is one of the clip that I shared with my mommies group, and received many SMS feedbacks that now they totally understand what it really means by 'Prevention'. I am grateful that I am able to add value to other's people life again, this is further motivating me to do what I am doing. 

When cancer are being detected, in fact 2/3 of the times has be long passed. Instead of 1 multiply to 2, 2 to 4, and when it's spotted, it's multiplying from 1 million to 2 million, 2 million to 4 million... 

Watch this clip by Dr Chen on cancer diagnosis in terms of the stages, and what does it means by Prevention. 

Read here on how we can nourish our immune system and natural killer cells to protect our cells and destroy cancer cells

http://thewholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2015/08/food-fight-against-cancer-cancer-can-be.html

http://thewholesomefood.blogspot.sg/2016/05/make-room-for-mushroom-and-power-of.html

Make room for mushroom and the power of mushroom. How can mushroom help in cancer, tumor and viral prevention?

Mushroom are deliciously good for your health! Mushroom can effectively enhance the immune system, defend against viruses and complement cancer treatments. What makes mushrooms such potent healers? The answer lies in their main active components - polysaccharides.

We are constantly expose to radiation from mobile phones, computers, viruses or cancer causing agents in our toiletries and household products. This will lead to cell mutation and turning good cells to cancerous cells.

The Polysaccharides increase the production of Natural Killer (NK) cells, interferon, interleukin to destroy existing cancer cells and viruses, increasing NK cells activities and ability to inhibit benign or non-malignant cells to becomes malignant ones.


Normal cells turn to cancerous cells. Polysaccharides will activate the Natural Killer cells to remove cancer cells.

What is NK cells?

How can mushroom help in cancer, tumor and viral prevention?

ABM Mushroom

The ABM Mushroom is rich in polysaccharides and can aid production of T cells, help to prevent reproduction, spread and relapse of cancer cells as well as virus-infected cells.

Research by the National Cancer Center Laboratory and Tokyo College of Pharmacy showed that there is a elimination of cancerous tumors in 90% of lab animals fed with ABM mushroom. While polysaccharides found in most fungi can only affect certain solid tumors, those in ABM mushrooms are reportedly effective against colon cancer, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer and most solid tumors.

Research at King Drew Medical Center of UCLA found that the ABM Mushroom increases the total number of immune cells throughout the body.

ABM Mushroom is powerful antiviral agent, preventing viruses and harmful agents from entering delicate tissue.

Maitake Mushroom




D-fraction of the maitake mushroom that has potent antitumor effects. One experiments prove the effectiveness of D-fraction in preventing normal cells from turning into malignant cancer cells. 

Through one experiment, carcinogen was placed in the food of experimental animals 3x over 7 day interval. Of the control group, 100% had tumors. Out of the group that has been fed maitake mushrooms, only 22.2% had tumors. Futhermore, only 9.7% of the group that was orally administered 1mg/kg of the D-fraction polysaccharide had tumors. The test suggests that maitake mushrooms, especially those containing the purified D-fraction, are effective in reducing cancer risks where carcinogenic foods are part of the regular diet.

Maitake mushroom is able to stimulate immune system to attack tumor cells directly. Studies show it to be most effective in inhibiting cancers of the breast, lung, liver and prostate.

In the US, researchers proved maitake mushroom's benefits for individuals with uterine fibroids. Maitake mushrooms were given to patients from 6 months to 1 year, they experience a substantial reduction of the uterine fibroids. The patients conditions improved to the extend that surgery was not neccesary.


Shiitake Mushroom


LEM and Lentinan in shiitake mushroom have the ability to stimulate an immune system that is weakened as a result of aging.  

LEM stimulates lymphocytes and macrophages, which are responsible for the immune system's defense against bacteria, viruses, tumor cells and toxins.

Lentinan in Shiitake Mushroom, kill tumor cells by stimulating the immune system to produce the body's own killer cells. They also activate helper T-cells and aid in the function of macrophages.

Today, Japanese doctors are using purified lentinan as an immunotherapy for lung, stomach, breast, colorectal, cervival and other cancers. The use of lentinan can help to suppress cancer recurrence and prolong the life span of cancer patients.

Ganoderma Mushroom (Reishi Mushroom)


Research has shown that reishi mushroom has anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Reishi mushroom can prevent cancer recurrence by activating macrophages, natural killer cells and other immune cells, thereby boosting immune functions are preventing cancer. 

Reishi mushroom can be used to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, increase patient survival rates, decrease the risk of metastasis, improve quality of life for patients and prevent cancer recurrence.

As a convenience, you can get the 4 types of mushroom from Nutriact. Nutriact consists of 4 types of mushroom ABM Mushroom, Maitake Mushroom, Shitake Mushroom and Ganoderma Lucidum Mushroom at all time. 

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Food Fight Against Cancer. Cancer can be prevented. Eat the right food to prevent cancer?

"Cancer. It used to be a scary, foreign, medical word. Now it's a scary, common word that people assume they will have one day. According to The World Cancer Report, reported cancer cases hit an estimated 14 million in 2012. In the next twenty years, new cancer cases are predicted to rise by 57% and reach an astounding 22 million. It's a scary thought, and one that encourages us to rediscover foods that help fight cancer."

Causes of cancer
Cancer cells form when normal cells mutate, and cancer occurs when mutated cells multiply and grow uncontrollably to destroy normal biological functions all over the body.

Many factors can lead to cancer. These include viruses, pollution, radiation, and certain medications. Presently, side effects are inevitable with all cancer treatments. Treatments (e.g chemotherapy and radiation therapy) often cause discomfort and complications, which in severe cases can even shorten life spans.

Studies show that an unhealthy diet (e.g eating large amounts of animal protein and fat), obesity, lack of exercise, poor living habits (e.g staying up late, smoking, consuming large amounts of alcohol), certain medications (e.g drugs that suppress the immune system, such as corticosteroids and hormone therapy), and viruses (e.g 80% of primary liver cancers is caused by hepatitis B virus) are all factors that can cause or contribute to cancer.

Cancer does not Happen Overnight
Cancer is often diagnosed a long time after its initial formation. Cancer cells are terrifying because they divide out of control. About two thirds of the time, cancer stays hidden, and its progress is stealthy. Take breast cancer, for instance, it may take six to eight years for breast cancer to grow from one cell to the size of 1 cm. Another example is colorectal cancer. It takes about 10-20 years for newly formed colorectal growths to become cancerous.

Cancer is Linked to Strength of the Immune System
A strong robust immune system is critical to preventing or slowing down the speed of cancer development. The immune system does not consist of one specific organ in the body. Instead, it involves several different organs, immune cells, and chemicals working in well-oiled harmony. Like an army, it helps the body to fight and destroy cancer cells that form when normal cells mutate.

A weakened immune system gives cancer cells the best opportunity for growth. Mutated cancer cells begin to proliferate in large amounts and invade other organs and tissues to cause disruptions to a person's natural physiological processes.

Medicine cannot enhance the immune system. It is only through proper nutritional intake that the immune system is nourished and reinforced. A strong immune system can provide the body with the ability to fight and destroy cancer cells.

A Healthy Diet Keeps Cancer at Bay
Many studies have confirmed that eating red meats such as pork, lamb and beef is associated to cancer. This is directly related to the fact that red meat contains large amounts of animal protein. Research shows that a diet high in animal protein can increase the risks of breast cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer.

In addition, consuming preserved meats puts one at high risk of cancer. This could be due to the nitrates or nitrites added to these meats as preservatives.

Cancer is not only a result of what we eat, but also what we do not eat.

Plant based Nutrition helps Prevent Cancer by Boosting Immunity
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides have a direct impact on cancer because they can significantly boost immunity. They also have antitumor properties. Research shows that all mushrooms are rich in polysaccharides.

Phytochemicals
Only found in plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables, beans and grains, phytochemicals help prevent disease, nourish the immune system and speed up recovery from illnesses. They can also help arrest or even reverse cancer development at any stage.

Cactus is rich in phytochemicals and can boost immunity to help the body  fight against viruses, prevent cancer-promoting hormones from attaching to normal cells. Cactus juice can increase natural killer cell activity to stop one or more of the mechanisms that lead to tumor development.

Antioxidants
Antioxidants are present in wholesome plant foods and are effective in preventing free radical damage to cells. Free radicals are a major reason for sudden cell changes and mutations that lead to cancer.

Cactus fruit, blueberries and grape seeds are rich in a variety of antioxidants. Food with high antioxidants can boosts immunity thereby helping to prevent the occurrence of cancer.

OXYGINBERRY is a immune superfood that contain ingredients such as cactus, ginseng berry, seaweed, rose, cactus fruit and grape seed that can be consume from young to old. The food uses freeze drying to retain the nutrients.

OXYGINBERRY is not only formulated by Nutritional Immunology but it also pass as many as 2000 product safety test. The company also received Food Safety Excellence Award - Grade A by Singapore AVA for consecutive 10 years. This is the best assurance for us as a consumer.

Reference: Chen.J.F (2015) Nutrition. Immunity.Longevity

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Welcome to Eat Healthy and Live Happy.

This blog is created to bring awareness on the concept of the science of Nutritional Immunology and Healthy Eating.

Very often, diseases come knocking at the door without any warning. Therefore we have to start young in doing health maintenance and especially while we are still healthy.

Eat healthily as we are what we eat.

With proper nourishment from wholesome plant food, we are able to build up a strong defence against diseases like cancer, diabetes & influenza.

Choose your plant food wisely and you will be amazed what they can do for you.