Budwig Flax Oil Diet
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Science has proven that fats play an important role in the
functioning of the entire body. To function efficiently, cells require
true polyunsaturated, live electron-rich lipids, present in abundance in
raw flaxseed oil.
Dr Johanna Budwig is one of Germany*s premier biochemists and an
expert on fats and oils. She holds a PhD in natural science, has
undergone medical training, and was schooled in pharmaceutical science,
physics, botany and biology.
She is best known for her extensive research on the properties and
benefits of flaxseed oil combined with sulphurated proteins in the diet,
and over the years has published a number of books on the subject,
including Cancer 每 A Fat Problem, The Death of the Tumour, and True
Health Against Arteriosclerosis, Heart Infarction and Cancer.
In the mid-1950s, Dr Budwig began her long and meticulous research on
the importance of essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic) in the
diet. Her subsequent discoveries and announcements sparked mixed
reactions. While the general public was eager for this astounding
information, German manufacturers of commercial dietary fats (margarine,
hard shortening, vegetable oils) went to extremes to prevent her from
publishing her findings. Fortunately, while Dr Budwig*s vital
announcements were initially met with resistance backed by those with
financial stakes in the commercial fats industry, her persistence paid
off. Today, Dr Johanna Budwig is world renowned for her important
discoveries on the benefits of flaxseed oil. Her fame precedes her as
she lectures all over Europe.
Dr Johanna preaches against the use of what she calls &pseudo* fats.
In order to extend the shelf life of their products, manufacturers use
chemical processes that render their food products harmful to the body.
These harmful fats go by a number of names, including &hydrogenated*,
&partially hydrogenated* and even &polyunsaturated*.
The chemical processing of fats destroys the vital electron cloud
within the fat. Once the electrons have been removed, these fats can no
longer bind with oxygen, and they actually become a harmful substance
deposited within the body. The heart, for instance, rejects these fats
and they end up as inorganic fatty deposits on the heart muscle
itself.
Chemically processed fats are not water-soluble when bound to
protein. They end up blocking the circulation, damaging heart action,
inhibiting cell renewal and impeding the free flow of blood and lymph
fluids. The bioelectrical action in these areas slows down and may
become completely paralysed. The entire organism shows a measurable loss
of electrical energy, which is replenished only by adding active lipids
to the diet. These nutritional fats are truly vital for man and beast
alike.
Science has proven that fats play an important role in the
functioning of the entire body. Fats (lipids) are vital for all growth
processing, renewal of cells, brain and nerve functions, even for the
sensory organs (eyes and ears), and for the body*s adjustment to heat,
cold and quick temperature changes. Our energy resources are based on
lipid metabolism. To function efficiently, cells require true
polyunsaturated, live electron-rich lipids, present in abundance in raw
flaxseed oil. True polyunsaturated fats greedily absorb proteins and
oxygen and pump them through the system.
Lipids are only
water-soluble and free flowing when bound to protein; thus the
importance of protein-rich cottage cheese. When high quality,
electron-rich fats are combined with proteins, the electrons are
protected until the body requires energy. This energy source is then
fully and immediately available to the body on demand, as nature
intended.
Since Dr Johanna Budwig*s findings on the benefits of flaxseed oil
have been widely publicized, scientists around the world have eagerly
jumped on the bandwagon. Studies conducted using flaxseed oil on
numerous disorders have been pouring in from all over the world, showing
impressive results, including anti-tumour activity, increased
metabolism, greatly boosted immune system, reduced cholesterol levels,
normalized blood pressure levels and inhibition of cancer cell growth.
Books, research reports, articles and testimonials abound, all touting
the healthy benefits achieved by supplementing the diet with organic,
raw, cold-pressed flaxseed oil and with low-fat cottage cheese. Dr
Budwig*s research was based on using the ratio of two tablespoons
flaxseed oil mixed with one-quarter cup of low-fat cottage cheese.
Backed with all this extensive research, the indisputable fact is:
supplementing your diet daily with flaxseed oil combined with
sulphurated proteins could very well be the most important thing you do
for yourself every day.
After 30 years of research, Dr Budwig, six times nominee for the
Nobel award, found that the blood of seriously ill cancer patients was
deficient in certain important essential ingredients, which included
substances, called phosphatides and lipoproteins. (The blood of a
healthy person always contains sufficient quantities of these essential
ingredients. However, without these natural ingredients cancer cells
grow wild and out of control).
Blood analysis showed a strange greenish-yellow substance in place of
the healthy red oxygen-carrying haemoglobin that belongs there. This
explained why cancer patients weaken and become anaemic. This startling
discovery led Dr Budwig to test her theory.
She found that when these natural ingredients were replaced over
approximately a three-month period, tumours gradually receded. The
strange greenish elements in the blood were replaced with healthy red
blood cells as the phosphatides and lipoproteins almost miraculously
reappeared. Weakness and anaemia disappeared and life energy was
restored. Symptoms of cancer, liver dysfunction and diabetes were
completely alleviated.
Dr Budwig then discovered an all-natural way for people to replace
those essential ingredients their bodies so desperately needed in their
daily diet, by simply eating a combination of just two natural and
delicious foods. (These two natural foods, organic flaxseed oil and
cottage cheese, must be eaten together to be effective since one
triggers the properties of the other to be released.)
After more than
ten years of solid clinical application, Dr Budwig*s natural formula has
proven successful where many orthodox remedies have failed. Dr Budwig*s
formula has been used therapeutically in Europe for the
prevention/treatment of: cancer, arteriosclerosis, strokes, cardiac
infarction, irregular heartbeat, fatty degeneration of the liver,
bronchial spasms, irregular intestinal activity, stomach ulcers
(normalizes gastric juices), hypertrophic prostate, arthritis (exerts a
favourable influence), eczema (assists all skin diseases), common
afflictions of old age, poor brain activity, immune deficiency syndromes
(multiple sclerosis, autoimmune illnesses). The Budwig Flax Oil Diet
The flaxseed (linseed) oil diet was originally proposed by Dr Johanna
Budwig in 1951 and recently re-examined by Dr Dan C Roehm MD FACP
(oncologist and former cardiologist) in 1990. Dr Roehm claims: ※this
diet is far and away the most successful anti-cancer diet in the
world§.1
Budwig claims that the diet is both preventative and
curative. She says the absence of linoleic acids (in the average Western
diet) is responsible for the production of oxidase, which induces cancer
growth and is the cause of many other chronic disorders. The beneficial
oxidase ferments are destroyed by heating or boiling oils in foods, and
by nitrates used for preserving meat, etc.
The theory is: the use of
oxygen in the organism can be stimulated by protein compounds of
sulphuric content, which make oils water-soluble and which is present in
cheese, nuts, onion and leek vegetables such as leek, chive, onion and
garlic, but especially cottage cheese.
Ferments of cell respiration
closely connected with the highly unsaturated fatty acids, are also
needed for proper oxidation. It is essential to use only unrefined,
cold-pressed oils with high linoleic acid content, such as linseed,
sunflower, soya, poppy seed, walnut and corn oils. Such oils should be
consumed together with foods containing the right proteins, otherwise
the oils will have the opposite effect, causing more harm than good.
The best combination is cottage cheese and linseed oil. The linseed
should be freshly ground. Carbohydrates containing natural sugar, such
as dates, figs, pears, apples and grapes, are also included in the diet.
Honey is also beneficial. Some synthetic vitamin A preparations are bad
because they contain oxidation products, but much carotene as provitamin
A (from carrot) is consumed. Vitamin B from buttermilk, yoghurt, and
natural yeast is beneficial.
A person requires daily about 4 oz of cottage cheese mixed well with
1.5 oz of linseed oil and 1oz of milk. A blender or eggbeater works
fine. The mixture can be sweetened with honey or otherwise flavoured
naturally. Fresh fruits can be added. Every morning two spoonfuls of
freshly ground linseed oil should be taken in luke-warm buttermilk or
yoghurt.
The diet is indicated for all kinds of chronic diseases, especially
heart ailments (coronary thrombosis), gall disorders, diabetes,
arthritis, and malignancies. It improves failing hearing and sight. It
is the ideal nutrient for children and infants. It is suggested that
this diet be supplemented with lactic acid ferments.
General
Rules
The patient has no nourishment on day one other than 250ml (8.5oz) of
flax oil with honey plus freshly squeezed fruit juices (no sugar
added!). In the case of a very ill person, champagne may be added on the
first day in place of juice and is taken with the flax oil and honey.
Champagne is easily absorbable and has a serious purpose here.
Sugar is absolutely forbidden. Grape juice may be added to sweeten
any other freshly squeezed juices. Other &forbiddens* are: all animal
fats; all salad oils (this includes commercial mayonnaise); all meats
(chemicals and hormones); butter; margarine; preserved meats (the
preservatives block metabolism even of flax oil). Freshly squeezed
vegetable juices are fine 每 carrot, celery, apple and red beet. Three
times daily a warm tea is essential 每 peppermint, rose hips or grape tea
每 all sweetened as desired with honey. One cup of black tea before noon
is fine.
Daily Plan
Before breakfast 每 a glass of Acidophilus milk or
Sauerkraut juice is taken.
Breakfast 每 Muesli (regular cereal) is
overlaid with two tablespoons (30ml) of flax oil and honey and fresh
fruit according to season, e.g. berries, cherries, apricots, peaches,
grated apple. Vary the flavour from day to day. Use any nuts except
peanuts! Herbal teas as desired or black tea. A 4oz (120g) serving of
&the spread*(directions below). This is fine to eat &straight*, like a
custard, or add it to other foods taken in the day as you will see.
Morning tea (10am) 每 A glass of fresh carrot, apple, celery, or
beet-apple juice is taken.
Lunch 每 Raw salad with yoghurt-flax oil
mayonnaise (directions below).
In addition to &greens* salads, use
grated turnips, carrots, kohlrabi, radishes, sauerkraut or cauliflower.
A fine powder of horseradish, chives or parsley may be added for
flavour.
Cooked meal course 每 Steamed vegetables, potatoes, or such
grains as rice, buckwheat or millet may be served. To these add either
&the spread* or &the mayo* for flavour and to up your intake of flax
oil. Also mix &the spread* with potatoes for an especially hearty meal.
Add caraway, chives, parsley or other herbs.
Dessert 每 Mix fresh fruit other than those used for breakfast with
&the spread*, this time (instead of honey), flavoured using cream of
lemon, vanilla or berries.
Afternoon tea (4pm) 每 A small glass of natural wine (no
preservatives) or champagne or fresh fruit juice with 1-2 tablespoons of
honey-coated flax seeds.
Supper 每 Have this early, at 6pm. Make a hot meal using buckwheat,
oat or soy cakes. Grits from buckwheat are the very best and can be
placed in a vegetable soup, or in a more solid form of cakes with herbal
sauce. Sweet sauces and soups can always be given far more healing
energy by adding &the spread*. Only honey or grape juice can be used for
sweeteners. No white sugar (or brown!). Only freshly squeezed juices and
not reconstituted juices (preservative danger) may be used. These must
be completely natural.
"If only all patients had a PhD in biochemistry and quantum physics
to enable them to see how with such consummate skill this diet was put
together. It is a wonder. The champagne vehicle is easier to assimilate
and get someone almost on his or her deathbed going again. A retention
enema of 250ml (8.5oz) of oil is another route to get this precious life
furthering, electron-rich oil into the body. It can also be applied to
the skin for transdermal absorption."1
In 1967, Dr Budwig broadcast the following sentence during an
interview over the South German radio network, describing her incoming
patients with failed operations and x-ray therapy:
※Even in these
cases it is possible to restore health in a few months at most, I would
truly say 90% of the time.
"This has never been contradicted, but this knowledge has been a long
time reaching this side of the ocean, hasn*t it?
"May those of you who have suffered from this disease (and I include
your family and friends in this) forgive the miscreants who have kept
this simple information from reaching you for so long."1
Flax seeds may also be used. Seeds need only be cracked in a food
blender, or they may be ground in a coffee grinder. One needs three
times the amount of seed to get the oil equivalent. Seeds are high in
calories, so one may gain weight. The seeds are also high in soluble
fibre, so blending with liquid tends to produce ever-hardening
&jellies*. Fresh-cracked seed sprinkled on muesli and eaten promptly
tastes great.
Ed McCabe2 discusses his point of view on essential fatty
acids:
※The red blood cells in the lungs give up carbon dioxide and
take on oxygen. They are then transported to the cell site via the blood
vessels, where, they release their oxygen into the plasma. This released
oxygen is &attracted* to the cells by the &resonance* of the
&pi-electron* oxidation-enhancing fatty acids. Otherwise, oxygen cannot
work its way into the cell. &Electron rich fatty acids* play the
decisive role in respiratory enzymes, which are the basis of cell
oxidation#§
※Don*t eat anything hydrogenated (like margarine, or fried foods) as
it defeats oxygenation. Avoid products that say &hydrogenated*.§
※We should eat essential polyunsaturated fatty acids to enhance
oxygenation. They can be found naturally in carotene, saffron, and
flaxseed oil.§
How to Prepare &the Spread* Place 250ml (8.5oz) flax oil into a mixer
bowl, and add one pound (450g) of 1%-fat cottage cheese and 4
tablespoons (60ml) of honey. Turn on the mixer and add just enough
low-fat milk or water to get the contents of the bowl to blend in
together. In 5 minutes, a preparation of custard consistency results
that has no taste of the oil (and no oily &ring* should be seen when you
rinse out the bowl). Alternatively, you can use yoghurt instead of
cottage cheese in proportions of 1oz (30g) of yoghurt to 1 tablespoon
(15ml) each of flax oil and of honey and blend as above. Note: When flax
oil is blended like this, it does not cause diarrhoea even when given in
large amounts. It reacts chemically with the (sulphur) proteins of the
cottage cheese, yoghurt, etc.How to Prepare &the Mayo* (Mayonnaise) Mix
together 2 tablespoons (30ml) flax oil, 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk, and 2
tablespoons (30ml) yoghurt. Then add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of lemon juice
(or apple cider vinegar) and add 1 teaspoon (2.5g) mustard plus some
herbs such as marjoram or dill. Next add 2 or 3 slices of health food
store pickles (no preservatives! 每 read label!) and a pinch of herbal
salts. (The above mayonnaise plus lots of mustard and a few bananas is
very tasty!)