Wednesday, September, 01, 2010

Curing Prostate Cancer

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What is the best diet for aiding in the cure of prostate cancer?

By Jay Motola Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola,

 

What is the best diet for aiding in the cure of prostate cancer? I know about avoiding red meat and processed foods and increasing omega-3's as in fish. But is pasta ok? Also, I have heard that there seems to be a more extreme approach through a macrobiotic approach which might have more success in affecting a positive result of curing the cancer. Have you heard of this? Can you give some guidance?



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