Oregano, Garlic, Cayenne, Turmeric
These four cancer-fighting spices have powerful health benefits and were part of my daily regimen to beat cancer without chemo. They are common, but not commonly found in American cuisine, so I had to be very deliberate about adding them to my food. I took copious amounts of these four spices and still do today.
They are (organically grown): Oregano, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, and Turmeric.
The Turmeric plant is a relative of Ginger and has been used for thousands of years in Indian Ayurvedic medicine (the science of long life) as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent to treat infection, inflammation, wound healing, poor digestion, etc. And as you may know, it is also a staple ingredient in Indian, Persian, Thai, and Malaysian Cuisine.
Turmeric is the business because it contains the powerful cancer-fighting polyphenol Curcumin.
Curcumin has been clinically shown to inhibit growth of various cancer cells including: Bone Cancer, Breast Cancer, Brain Tumors, Colon, Liver, Pancreatic, Stomach, Bladder, Kidney, Prostate, Leukemia, Ovarian, Melanoma, and more!
One of its anti-cancer benefits comes from its ability to induce apoptosis (natural cell death) in cancer cells.
Curry Powder, a common ingredient in indian and asian cuisine, is typically a mixture of coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and red pepper. Love the stuff. It’s delicious!
Oregano has extremely high levels of antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds. One teaspoon of oregano has the same antioxidant power (ORAC) of two cups of red grapes! It contains the phytochemical Quercetin, which is known to slow cancer growth and also promote apoptosis (there’s that word again). And on top of that Oregano is a good source of Vitamin K and Iron.
Garlic is a very powerful anti-cancer spice. Studies all over the world have shown it to lower the risk of developing all types of cancers especially colon, stomach, intestinal, and prostate cancer. It has strong antibacterial properties as well as the ability to block formation and halt activation of cancer-causing substances. It can also enhance DNA repair; slow down cell reproduction and, like Turmeric and Oregano, induce apoptosis.
The World Health Organization recommends adults have a daily dose of fresh garlic (approximately one clove). So not only did I put garlic powder on everything I ate, but I also chopped it up raw garlic cloves into little bits and swallowed them like pills. Did I reek of garlic? Oh yeah. Did I care? No I did not.
Cayenne Pepper contains Capsaicin, which is the active compound that sets your lips, tongue, and everything else on fire. Turns out Capsaicin is also the stuff kills cancer cells, causing……………..can you guess it?
Apoptosis!
Cayenne is also a key ingredient in The Master Cleanse for its detox abilities.
The Hotter the Better: If you can handle the heat, Habanero Peppers contain 4-6 times more Capsaicin than Cayenne with a Scoville rating of 200,000 units. Yeeoow!!!
The first time I ate a super hot chili pepper was on a dare when I was 20, my friend Brad Stanfill bit half and I bit the other half. It was so hot I couldn’t think straight. I don’t know if it triggered endorphins or adrenaline or what, but we somehow ended up lying on our backs in the grass in our front yard until it wore off. Good times.
Here’s a super easy way to add more spice to your life: I use all four of these cancer-fighting spices in a salad dressing I make from scratch. Read about it here.
Not only do I put these spices on a lot of the food I eat, but I also take them in supplement form:
Kyolic: Garlic Immune Formula
Thorne Research: Meriva-SR Curcumin Phytosome Formula
Source Naturals: Oil of Oregano Capsules
There is a 5th cancer fighting spice that I put in my veggie juice: Ginger.
More about juicing here
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Hi Chris, I have read in several places that a little black pepper greatly increases one’s body’s ability to absorb and use turmeric.
Yes it does absolutely!
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Im so happy you used natural herbs to help your body. Congrats ! : )
Thanks Caroline. I’m assuming you mean Frankincense
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DUDE, HAVE BEEN USING A COMPLEXITY OF GARLIC, GINGER, OREGANO, CURRY POWDER, THYMES OF VARIOUS KINDS, BLACK PEPPER, NUTMEG, BASICALLY ANY SPICE I CAN GET HOLD OF FOR MANY REASONS FOR SOME TIME NOW, FRIENDS USED TO CALL ME SPICERACKEDDIE, WHY, SIMPLE, FOOD TASTES BETTER AND THE COMBINATIONS HAVE PREVENTED ME FROM MANY COMMON AILMENTS FOR SOME TIME NOW – A LOT OF FOLKS WOULD GET A LOT BETTER JUST BY NOT EATING FAST FOODS, A FIRST VERY PRACTICAL STEP
Right on Eddie!
Looks so good… I have a brother-in-law in stage 4 u name it cancer… I wish he was more open to natural cures. If you can, look up Kyle Ewing from Dagsboro, DE, (and don’t mention me)…. Maybe from an outside source, he would be more receptive… He’s a good guy that I hope to have the opportunity to get to know better. Thanks, Chris
Really good and valuable info thanks
hi 13 months ago i was diagnosed with prostate cancer.my treating doctor said he could not locate it???he put me on casodex+one shot of lupron therapy.my psa score have beem 0.8 0.3.0.1 and 0.00.i am sort of confused.am i really cured of cancer or it is just in remission.please answer.george.by the way i,ve forgotten to mention that ever since i,ve been taking cayenne peppers+garlic on daily basis.
psa 0.8,0.3,0.1 and 0.00 forms of therapy casodex,1 shot of lupron monthly plus 4 cloves of galic.2 table spoons of cayenne peppers daily,virgin olive,vinegar,avocado,no sugsr light weight lifting 5times weekly.so how do you think i am doing?please aswer.george
You’re definitely on the right track with cayenne and garlic George!
mathew please pass all my information to your brother in law.prostate cancer can be either totally beaten or forced into remission.tell him to remain calm and collected.he can make it.good luck.george
thank you for this tip cancer runs in my family real bad my brother inlaw has stage 4 lung cancer the doctor said ther is nothing they can do for him
Chris,
You are always full of such good advice. I’ve got my child (who’s had cancer) taking OrganicIndia turmeric. (along with a host of other supplements)
You are spot on!!
Continued good health to you!!!
Thank you Kristine!
There are natural herbs vith powerful curative results. Taking one or two helps but cannot reverse the cancer. I want to add on your very useful list of herbs, fore more ingrendients.
Apricot kernels (Amigdalin B 17) must be consumed combined with pineaple, or papaya. Flax Seed Oil and Flax seeds combined with cottage cheese 1:1:3.
I’ve used garlic and cayenne in my clinic for years -my two favorites! I had my clients with cancer peel them and eat them fresh by the handfuls and chew on fresh parsley after to get rid of the strong odor. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t!
I found cayenne to be a powerful stimulant when used with other herbs. It makes them work more effectively. Taking it with food helps reduce the burning sensation slightly, but after awhile your body gets used to it.
All these herbs are definite ‘must-have’s’ when you are dealing with cancer.
hi chris.i believe you are a real champion.keep on enjoing those good tasting spices and stay healthy for ever.forget about the smell of garlic.i bet you can get a date anyway.have your date eat garlic too just as i did my self.cheers george
God is good i post this to my friends,My God keep watching over you.
hi folks.today my doctor informed me that my most recent psa score was 0.00 again.thank all mighty god.iwish the same to all of prostate cancer sufferers.george
You are such an inspiration! :-) Courageous you are!
Chris,
Hopefully many people who need the amazing information on your website will find it and it will help them get well.
Did you use only organic spices or also regular spices ?
Did you use any natural sweeteners such as honey or dates, or are they not recommended like sugar ?
Only Organic spices I bought at Whole Foods and other local health foods stores.
They are also available online.
I didn’t really use sweeteners at all.
I did eat dates whenever I was craving something sweet.
Thanks.
How about natural sea salt ? Is it ok ?
Did you use salt ?
Hi Tal
I’ve got a post about salt that’s right up your alley
http://chrisbeatcancer.com/salt-not-the-movie-the-mineral
I just read your post on salt.
I read somewhere that cancerous cells feed on salt as well as on sugar, and that salt should be avoided as well.
What do you think about that ? Is it correct ?
I don’t know if salt feeds cancer cells necessarily, but like all processed foods, it can promote an unhealthy internal environment in which cancer can thrive… more of an indirect correlation.
My opinion is that everyone should avoid processed table salt and instead use celtic sea salt or himalayan salt.
Cancer patients should consume these salts sparingly.
Congratulations Chris on your full natural recovery, it’s quite a story and I see many are thrilled to see this great news shared. Cancer is and has been naturally reversible if only more people would wake up to this fact and truth. The industry is a major lie and a money making FRAUD! Glad to see another person beat it with natural means. Good for you. I lost both my parents to this lie so I started a group on fb Natural Healing with Wholesome Foods. Been a hit since a few months and growing. Good job and thanks for sharing. JD, Montreal, Canada
Hi Chris love your blog. Im from denmark anf have a rare form of cancer named Carcinoid cancer or NET. It spred to my liver and I want to heal myself do you have any knowledge that can help me fight my liver cancer ? Or do i just have to follow the same track as you ?
Hi Lene
I can’t give any specific advice about liver cancer, but if I had it I would do the same thing I did
to fight colon cancer, however I imagine that the doctor of natural medicine I worked with
might prescribe different supplements more specific to support the liver.
A radical change of diet and lifestyle is foundational to healing.
In Jesus name I speak life into your body right now. I command all sickness to leave in Jesus name. I release healing power into your body and command every cell in your body to line up with the word of God. Cancer you will leave NOW. Amen!!
Please now watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbQEY642Vdw
Then go to jglm.org and have a read up or call them.
Also check out Pete Cabrera Jr on youtube.com
Trust me, I have seen many healed. Even people raised from the dead. Jesus is alive and God demonstrates his love in power and truth.
Be blessed.
my third psa came out again at 0.00.keep on fighting guys.george
Awesome George!
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Chris, thanks for all the information you put out. I have prostate cancer, psa 7.5. I take the following spices 3 times a day in capsule form:
cayenne pepper (280,000 hu)
turmeric 600 mg
garlic oil 1 mg 500/1 concentrate
oregano oil 150 mg 10/1 concentrate
Is this enough , or do you think I should increase the dose? Thanks for your help!
Hi Mike
Great question!
But unfortunately I have no idea what the highest effective dose for you is.
As with anything, there is a point of diminishing returns where you maximize your
body’s ability to absorb and benefit from what you are taking.
Anything beyond that just ends up being wasteful.
There may be some pubmed studies that could shed some light on this…
Hi Chris, just came across this site an your story is amazing! However was wondering is it safe to take the natural remedys ie selenium turmeric supplements along with barley grass an apricot seeds when on 30 meds a day?..what dya think?
Hi Cyril, thank you so much!
I have no idea if it is safe… What I can tell you is that prescription medications are all unnatural chemical compounds that are liver toxic. All have side effects in the body that contribute to disease. They can also counteract with normally natural compounds in a negative way. I recommend you work with your doctor in devising a plan to get off of prescription drugs. Ultimately your life and health are in your hands. You control your destiny and are responsible for what you put in your body.
I had a PSA of 7.8 went down to 3.6 and stayed there.What did I do? Cayenne Pepper ( two teaspoonfuls a day), zinc, curcumin (Jarrow formulas at Whole Food Store). I broke the plastic capsule and poured curcumin in a small bowl; mixed with expellor pressed flaseed oil and 1 tsp full of tmuric, plus 1/8 tsp of Cayenne Pepper ( really increases absorbability). Lastly and maybe most importantly, I drink (1) gallon of water per day with ” a 1/4 tsp full of Celtic Sea Salt for each quart of water.” I weigh 190 and should take half your weight in ounces.Cup your hand and place sea salt in , then lick with tongue……goes right into the blood stream. Took 8 mo to reduce PSA to 3.6….free PSA was 21% stated at 10%. Once you get over 20% you are in really good shape.
The 3 best are definitely oregano oil, fresh garlic or stabilized allicin oil and hot peppers that contain capsicin.. and they are all better off taking on an empty stomach, They have a better chance at killing the cancer cells when the body is not full of food. Even though they might upset the stomach.. its worth it to kill cancer.. Fasting is important when you are taking an herbals regimen. Oh yeah and if you people didnt know.. Capsicin is mostly found in the seeds of hot peppers, not in the peppers themselves but most of the capsicin is in high concentration levels in the seeds. Eat the seeds :) I like Serano.
Also, Another powerful anti oxidant and possibly anti cancer herbal substance is a thing called Limonin.. It is found in high concentrations of seeds of Fresh Lemons.. Eat Lemon Seeds they are healthy! God Bless everyone :)
Hey Chris, I have not been diagnosed with cancer, but was very ill a month ago until I started juicing, and I got back on a very strict diet of brown rice, coconut oil, and steamed veggies, but since then I felt myself getting worse again (although the coconut oil helped a lot). And from there I have gone on a complete juice fast to figure out what the hard spot in my gut was (left side). The GI doc I went to that did an endoscopy on my stomach said it was nothing more than acid reflux and to take prilosec, I got it under control with DGL and coconut oil instead and now I have been on a juice fast for around 2 weeks. Juicing primarily Carrot/Ginger juice, sometimes I will add in cinnamon, and now I am starting to add garlic and cayenne as well. I also try and get in a green juice lately with romaine lettuce, garlic, cucumber, celery, beets, and ginger. I assume my gut is empty by now, taking 1-2 sessions of enemas a day. I still have a very hard spot in my left side, it is swollen on the inside and it feels like there is an extremely hard spot on the left side of my navel.. maybe a little bit above. I have gotten much more energy with the juicing, but by no means feel cured. If this was cancer, what were feelings as your cancer started to go away? Could you feel the change on the inside, and if so what did it feel like? Did it get more swollen like a herxheimer effect first? or did it just start shrinking and you started feeling better? What did your nerves tell you basically? I want to know I am on the right track, even though I already know I am on the right track, I want to know if I am making progress. I seem to get very swollen there at night and then I feel better during the day, I try not to massage it, but I am always wanting to check on progress.
I am also taking Liver Rescue 4+ from healthforce nutritionals 1 tablet a day and Vitamineral Green from them as well. My eyes have a slight yellow if I turn my eyes from side to side, but I think it is starting to clear up after years of it being like this.
Right, I am starting to incorporate 1 tsp or more of turmeric a day
Any advice you could give me would be really helpful, I was planning on fasting until it went away, but I’m not sure if I’m taking the right course of action in doing so. oh right, I am also taking flax oil.
And if you have heard of anyone having these symptoms with IBD instead of cancer, that would ease my mind a little. I would go get checked out again, but they did a Colonoscopy on me a couple years back and it looked fine and they don’t feel another is necessary, even though these symptoms didn’t exist back then. Thanks again for any insight you can lend me.
Eric.
What do you think of cell food? and colloidal silver??
Hi Chris,
great job you did here, congratulations on your success in terms of health – and thank you for writing about it! I had an uncle until earlier this year who could have used your tipps a lot.
Lisa
What do you think of taking Eissac tea for cancer treatment and then prevention?
Yes! Do it!
hi folks on september 15 2012 my psa score came out to 0.00 again.thank almighty god.so do not give up guys keep on fighting.george
There are natural herbs vith powerful curative results. Taking one or two helps but cannot reverse the cancer. I want to add on your very useful list of herbs, fore more ingrendients.
Apricot kernels (Amigdalin B 17) must be consumed combined with pineaple, or papaya. Flax Seed Oil and Flax seeds combined with cottage cheese 1:1:3.
Thanks for the info!! I am going to tell my Uncle about this for sure.
Thanks a lot for your info and good thing it kept you around. That’s great. Did you drink these mixed in hot water and is it ok the mix them for effectiveness? Also, did you take the turmeric with 20% black pepper? It’s suppose to make it absorb much better. Thanks.
I did not drink them in water, just put them on my giant salads everyday, and on most other meals as well.
I did not add black pepper to the turmeric back then as I did not know about it, but I do now!
hi friends.on feb.4 i received the result to my psa.it was again-thank god-0.00.i wish the same to all of prostate cancer patients.gm
Chris, I am so glad to hear you cured yourself. I lost both my parents to cancer, my dad about a year and a half ago. I only recently learned about apricot seeds and it kills me that I didn’t learn about them sooner. Have you ever tried them?