American Cancer Research Institute (ACRI)

[Guest guest]

Good morning,

I received a phone call today from the ACRI asking me to volunteer to distribute leaflets to inform my neighbors of the substantial effect that diet can have in preventing cancer. This is just the sort of thing that I'd like to do, but I wanted to get more information on their specific recommendations first. I was encouraged to hear them say that they attribute 35% of cancer cases to diet, that they also research and recommend post-treatment diet changes, and their research is focused primarily on the "ounce of prevention" rather than "pound of cure" approach. What was also impressive is that the caller follows their diet recommendations.

 

She gave me a number to call to get background materials and research results, in addition to history and philosophy of ACRI. She also emphasized that they are completely separate from the American Cancer Society but didn't say what differentiates them. Does anyone on this list have any background on this, or a place where I can find out more?

 

The ACRI sounds like a good outfit and I'm willing to help them out if they're as good as they sound.

 

Thanks for any advice.

Nick Hein

Renton, WA

 

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allrawpaul <rawPaul

RawSeattle

Thursday, February 13, 2003 9:36 AM

[RawSeattle] transition to raw and sprouting grains

My brother is trying to transition to raw. I think I am going to reccommend that he sprout his grains before steaming them. Does anyone have experience doing this? Is there any tips you can give me? Thanks very much, Paul.

[Guest guest]

I did a search on American Cancer Research Institute and came up with nothing

by that name exactly. I did find a website for something called the

American Institute for Cancer Research. Assuming it's the same group,

they do seem to place more emphasis on prevention that most cancer charities.

While prevention is something that these charities talk about, however,

what they've done is skewed the meaning of the word "prevention" to mean

screening, diagnosis, genetic profiling/research, etc. Nutrition

seems definitely to be a part of this group's agenda, but make no mistake,

they are very much in the business of promoting mainstream treatment of

cancer and discouraging natural methodologies. Following is an excerpt

from their booklet for cancer patients:

"Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM), also referred to

as

"integrative medicine," can be described as treatment which

complements mainstream medicine by contributing to a

common whole, by satisfying a demand not met by orthodoxy or

by diversifying the conceptual frameworks of medicine.

Examples of CAM include herbal treatments, homeopathy,

acupuncture, macrobiotic diets and spiritual healing.

Although certain complementary/alternative therapies for cancer

may appear to help some people, scientific evidence proving

their effectiveness is often lacking. These therapies should

therefore be approached with great caution. Keep in mind that

just because a therapy is "natural" does not guarantee that it is

harmless. Unproven treatments could be ineffective, toxic

(combining certain herbs with certain drugs, for example) or

could prevent the patient from seeking timely conventional and

effective treatment for cancer. Complementary therapies should

complement, but never replace, traditional approaches to cancer

treatment."

I know it's hard to believe, but cancer doesn't kill people, the treatments

for cancer kill people. Cancer is the body's way of dealing with

an overwhelming daily onslaught of toxic material that cannot be eliminated

fast enough. Treating cancer patients with any type of "remedy" (drugs,

herbs, etc.) only adds to the body's burden. The most burdensome

abuse of all is what mainstream medicine does to people, and while I appreciate

this organization's recommendations to eat a 2/3 vegan diet, I sure couldn't

get behind anybody that pushes chemo and the like. In addition, it's

almost impossible to know who's really behind a group like this.

You'd be surprised how much trouble industry will go through to appear

altruistic in order to keep a steady supply of victims. Interesting

that they pointed out that they are not affiliated with the American Cancer

Society. Along with all the expensive commercials the ACS has been

running on TV, this makes me think (hope!) they are floundering a bit in

the public relations arena! Sorry to rain on your parade Nick ...

:-)

Nora

 

 

Nick Hein wrote:

 

Good morning,I

received a phone call today from the ACRI asking me to volunteer to distribute

leaflets to inform my neighbors of the substantial effect that diet can

have in preventing cancer. This is just the sort of thing that I'd

like to do, but I wanted to get more information on their specific recommendations

first. I was encouraged to hear them say that they attribute 35%

of cancer cases to diet, that they also research and recommend post-treatment

diet changes, and their research is focused primarily on the "ounce of

prevention" rather than "pound of cure" approach. What was also impressive

is that the caller follows their diet recommendations. She

gave me a number to call to get background materials and research results,

in addition to history and philosophy of ACRI. She also emphasized

that they are completely separate from the American Cancer Society but

didn't say what differentiates them. Does anyone on this list have

any background on this, or a place where I can find out more? The

ACRI sounds like a good outfit and I'm willing to help them out if they're

as good as they sound. Thanks for any advice.Nick

HeinRenton, WA

 

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allrawpaul

<rawPaul

RawSeattle

Thursday, February 13, 2003

9:36 AM

[RawSeattle] transition to

raw and sprouting grains

My brother is trying to transition to raw. I think I am

going to

reccommend that he sprout his grains before steaming them.

Does

anyone have experience doing this? Is there any tips you

can give

me? Thanks very much, Paul.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Nora,

Thanks for your reply, and for researching it. No need to apologize for your honest assessment - that's the thing I value most. I'll take a look at the materials that I've ordered from them and if it turns out that they're interested in education people on the best cancer prevention diet then I still feel like I could get behind that. If they're interested in taking donations that might go to pounds of cure then I won't.

 

Thanks again.

Nick

 

PS. I recommended Pioneer Organics' produce delivery to a friend. Pioneer's business has been increasing so fast that it will take them several weeks to get her started. This is because new people can only be added to a delivery route as fast as the drivers can handle them. I take this as a positive sign that more people are becoming aware of the benefits of organic produce.

 

 

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Nora Lenz

RawSeattle

Thursday, February 13, 2003 9:36 PM

Re: [RawSeattle] American Cancer Research Institute (ACRI)

I did a search on American Cancer Research Institute and came up with nothing by that name exactly. I did find a website for something called the American Institute for Cancer Research. Assuming it's the same group, they do seem to place more emphasis on prevention that most cancer charities. While prevention is something that these charities talk about, however, what they've done is skewed the meaning of the word "prevention" to mean screening, diagnosis, genetic profiling/research, etc. Nutrition seems definitely to be a part of this group's agenda, but make no mistake, they are very much in the business of promoting mainstream treatment of cancer and discouraging natural methodologies. Following is an excerpt from their booklet for cancer patients: "Complementary/alternative medicine (CAM), also referred to as "integrative medicine," can be described as treatment which complements mainstream medicine by contributing to a common whole, by satisfying a demand not met by orthodoxy or by diversifying the conceptual frameworks of medicine. Examples of CAM include herbal treatments, homeopathy, acupuncture, macrobiotic diets and spiritual healing. Although certain complementary/alternative therapies for cancer may appear to help some people, scientific evidence proving their effectiveness is often lacking. These therapies should therefore be approached with great caution. Keep in mind that just because a therapy is "natural" does not guarantee that it is harmless. Unproven treatments could be ineffective, toxic (combining certain herbs with certain drugs, for example) or could prevent the patient from seeking timely conventional and effective treatment for cancer. Complementary therapies should complement, but never replace, traditional approaches to cancer treatment." I know it's hard to believe, but cancer doesn't kill people, the treatments for cancer kill people. Cancer is the body's way of dealing with an overwhelming daily onslaught of toxic material that cannot be eliminated fast enough. Treating cancer patients with any type of "remedy" (drugs, herbs, etc.) only adds to the body's burden. The most burdensome abuse of all is what mainstream medicine does to people, and while I appreciate this organization's recommendations to eat a 2/3 vegan diet, I sure couldn't get behind anybody that pushes chemo and the like. In addition, it's almost impossible to know who's really behind a group like this. You'd be surprised how much trouble industry will go through to appear altruistic in order to keep a steady supply of victims. Interesting that they pointed out that they are not affiliated with the American Cancer Society. Along with all the expensive commercials the ACS has been running on TV, this makes me think (hope!) they are floundering a bit in the public relations arena! Sorry to rain on your parade Nick ... :-) Nora Nick Hein wrote:

Good morning,I received a phone call today from the ACRI asking me to volunteer to distribute leaflets to inform my neighbors of the substantial effect that diet can have in preventing cancer. This is just the sort of thing that I'd like to do, but I wanted to get more information on their specific recommendations first. I was encouraged to hear them say that they attribute 35% of cancer cases to diet, that they also research and recommend post-treatment diet changes, and their research is focused primarily on the "ounce of prevention" rather than "pound of cure" approach. What was also impressive is that the caller follows their diet recommendations. She gave me a number to call to get background materials and research results, in addition to history and philosophy of ACRI. She also emphasized that they are completely separate from the American Cancer Society but didn't say what differentiates them. Does anyone on this list have any background on this, or a place where I can find out more? The ACRI sounds like a good outfit and I'm willing to help them out if they're as good as they sound. Thanks for any advice.Nick HeinRenton, WA

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allrawpaul <rawPaul

RawSeattle

Thursday, February 13, 2003 9:36 AM

[RawSeattle] transition to raw and sprouting grains My brother is trying to transition to raw. I think I am going to reccommend that he sprout his grains before steaming them. Does anyone have experience doing this? Is there any tips you can give me? Thanks very much, Paul.

[Guest guest]

I've been impressed with ACRI, in that they stress reduced

consumption of animal products. Other cancer organizations don't even

mention it and even serve animal and high fat (cooked) foods at their

events! Below are two versions of ACRI nutritional recommendations.

One is the current one and one I copied in April 2001. They do not

come out and specify " do not eat animal products, " but do push in

that direction. They seem to be " catering " a bit to the masses that

still believe in eating such foods. If they came out and said eat

NONE of that " food, " then they would likely be cutting off their own

feet and would lose a great deal of revenues. This way they help

people decrease animal consumption, while focusing on

adding/replacing better foods. Notice the language they use. I prefer

their older version! They seemed to have caved in a bit.

 

Jeff

 

 

http://www.aicr.org/index.lasso

 

New Version

 

 

1. Choose predominantly plant-based diets rich in a variety of

vegetables and fruits.

 

2. If eaten at all, limit intake of red meat to less than three

ounces daily.

 

3. Limit consumption of fatty foods, particularly those of animal

origin. Choose modest amounts of appropriate vegetable oils.

 

4. Limit consumption of salted foods and use of cooking and table

salt. Use herbs and spices to season foods.

 

5. Limit alcoholic drinks to less than two drinks a day for men

and one for women.

 

6. Do not eat charred food. Consume the following only

occasionally: meat and fish grilled in direct flame, cured and smoked

meats.

 

7. Avoid being overweight and limit weight gain during adulthood.

Take an hour's brisk walk or similar exercise daily.

 

 

 

Old Version

 

 

Dietary Guidelines

Cancer Prevention

 

 

The following is the " Advice to Individuals " presented in the report,

Food, Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective.

Based on an analysis of more than 4,500 research studies, these

guidelines present the best currently available advice on actions to

take for lower cancer risk.

 

Recommendation 1

 

Choose predominantly plant-based diets rich in a variety of

vegetables and fruits, pulses (legumes) and minimally processed

starchy staple foods.

 

Recommendation 2

 

Avoid being underweight or overweight and limit weight gain during

adulthood to less than 5kg (11 pounds).

 

Recommendation 3

 

If occupational activity is low or moderate, take an hour's brisk

walk or similar exercise daily, and also exercise vigorously for a

total of at least one hour in a week.

 

Recommendation 4

 

Eat 400-800 grams (15-30 ounces) or five or more portions (servings)

a day of a variety of vegetables and fruits, all year round.

 

Recommendation 5

 

Eat 600-800 grams (20-30 ounces) or more than seven portions

(servings) a day of a variety of cereals (grains), pulses (legumes),

roots, tubers and plantains. Prefer minimally processed foods. Limit

consumption of refined sugar.

 

Recommendation 6

 

Alcohol consumption is not recommended. If consumed, limit alcoholic

drinks to less than two drinks a day for men and one for women.

 

Recommendation 7

 

If eaten at all, limit intake of red meat to less than 80 grams (3

ounces) daily. It is preferable to choose fish, poultry and meat from

non-domesticated animals in place of red meat.

 

Recommendation 8

 

Limit consumption of fatty foods, particularly those of animal

origin. Choose modest amounts of appropriate vegetable oils.

 

Recommendation 9

 

Limit consumption of salted foods and use of cooking and table salt.

Use herbs and spices to season foods.

 

Recommendation 10

 

Do no eat food which, as a result of prolonged storage at ambient

temperatures, is liable to contamination with mycotoxins.

 

Recommendation 11

 

Use refrigeration and other appropriate methods to preserve

perishable foods as purchased and at home.

 

Recommendation 12

 

When levels of additives, contaminants and other residues are

properly regulated, their presence in food and drink is not known to

be harmful. However, unregulated or improper use can be a health

hazard, and this applies particularly in economically developing

countries

 

Recommendation 13

 

Do not eat charred food. For meat and fish eaters, avoid burning of

meat juices. Consume the following only occasionally: meat and fish

grilled (broiled) in direct flame; cured and smoked meats.

 

Recommendation 14

 

For those who follow the recommendations presented here, dietary

supplements are probably unnecessary, and possibly unhelpful, for

reducing cancer risk.

 

Tobacco

 

Do not smoke or chew tobacco.