Fighting Cancer in Chevy Chase

Christian is a 42 year-old architect who’s been treated with chemotherapy for lymphoma. Two years after the treatment his doctor didn’t like what he saw on the tests but it was too early for a definite diagnosis. So, his doctor sent him to us for nutrition therapy.

We worked with Christian for a few months moving him toward a “clean” diet. We put together a customized nutrition plan with foods free of additives and toxic ingredients. We increased his consumption of fiber with plant-based foods and provided recipes robust in flavor and high in nutritional value. We also recommended some natural supplements to strengthen his immune system.

Selvi Rajagopal, M.D., M.P.H of Johns Hopkins, outlines the importance of diet during cancer treatment. She also advises plant-based proteins, as they offer other cancer fighting agents.

Some of the best foods to eat during chemotherapy or other cancer treatments are plant-based proteins. They offer the highest levels of vitamins and minerals, Rajagopal says. This means eating lots of vegetables as well as beans, legumes, nuts and seeds.

A year later, Christian phoned us and in a cheerful voice said “I don’t know if it’s your diet but I got my blood test from the doctor and he said I am fully in remission”. There were no markers for cancer in his blood test. Christian is still enjoying a healthy life and travels regularly with his family.

We can’t cure cancer, but healthy eating can often help put it into remission.