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“Keto for CancerImagine your body as a well-organized society, where each cell plays a specific role. Cancer disrupts this harmony, as a group of cells goes rogue, breaking the rules of normal growth and function. These renegade cells multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors that invade and damage surrounding tissues. Origins of the Word… Read More brings clarity to this emerging science and makes implementation of this information straightforward and uncomplicated.”David Perlmutter, New York Times bestselling author
“This book addresses every question or concern that cancer patients might have in using a ketogenic metabolic strategy for managing their cancer.”Thomas Seyfried ,PhD
THE comprehensive guide for patients and practitioners from a foremost authority in the emerging field of metabolic therapiesImagine your body is a complex machine, with metabolism as its engine, transforming food into energy. Metabolic therapy is a revolutionary approach to health and disease management that fine-tunes this engine, optimizing its function for optimal well-being. It’s like a personalized tune-up for your body, tailored to your unique needs… Read More for cancer.
Although evidence supporting the benefits of ketogenic diet1. Simple Definition: Imagine your body is like a hybrid car with two fuel tanks: one for gasoline (sugar) and one for electricity (ketones). The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is like switching your car’s engine to run primarily on electricity. This means you drastically reduce your intake of carbohydrates… Read More therapiesTherapy is a broad term encompassing various treatment approaches aimed at improving health and well-being. It’s like a toolkit with various tools designed to address specific ailments and promote healing. While often associated with mental health, therapy extends far beyond the mind, encompassing physical and medical treatments as well. Etymology… Read More continues to mount, there is little to guide those who wish to adopt this diet as a metabolic therapy for cancer. Keto for Cancer fills this need. Nutritionist Miriam Kalamian has written the book to lay out comprehensive guidelines that specifically address the many challenges associated with cancer, and particularly the deep nutritional overhaul involved with the ketogenic diet.
Kalamian, a leading voice in the keto movement, is driven by passion from her own experience in using the ketogenic diet for her young son. Her book addresses the nuts and bolts of adopting the diet, from deciding whether keto is the right choice to developing a personal plan for smoothly navigating the keto lifestyle. It is invaluable for both beginners and seasoned users of the ketogenic diet, as well as for health-care professionals who need a toolkit to implement this targeted metabolic therapy.
The book guides readers to a deeper understanding of the therapeutic potential of the ketogenic diet, which extends well beyond simply starving cancer, emphasizing the powerful impact the diet has on the metabolismMetabolism is the set of chemical processes that happen inside the body to keep it alive and working. Think of the body as a busy kitchen where food is turned into energy, building blocks, and waste. These processes break down food to release energy, build new cells, and remove unwanted… Read More of cancer cellsThe cell is the basic building block of the human body, a tiny, microscopic (too small to see without a magnifying tool like a microscope) unit that works together with billions of other cells to form every part of the body, from the skin to the heart. Each cell is… Read More.
Nutritional nuancesNuances are the subtle distinctions, shades of meaning, or fine details that often go unnoticed but can significantly impact interpretation and understanding. Think of them as the brushstrokes in a painting, the individual notes in a melody, or the spices in a complex dish. While the overall picture, tune, or… Read More, meal templates and tracking tools are explored in sections such as:
- FastingFasting simply means abstaining from food, and sometimes drinks, for a set period. It’s a practice observed across cultures and throughout history, for various reasons. What is fasting? Think of fasting as giving your body a break from eating. Instead of using the food you just ate for energy, your… Read More Protocols
- Know What’s in the Foods You Eat
- Preparing Keto Meals
Put Your Plan Into Action: Kalamian also discusses important issues such as self-advocacy, empowering readers by offering tips on how to critically examine cancer-care options and then incorporate what resonates into a truly personalized treatment plan.
