Dr. J.E. Williams :: Services :: Education & Publications :: Protocols - Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. Too much homocysteine is related to a higher risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and vascular disease. Blood homocysteine levels are strongly influenced by diet, as well as by genetic factors. The dietary components with the greatest effects on homocysteine are folic acid, vitamin B6, and B12. These vitamins help break down homocysteine in the body. Lowering homocysteine and getting more folic acid, and vitamins B6 and B12, can help lower your risk for heart disease, and may be particularly useful for those with a personal or family history of cardiovascular disease. The normal range for homocysteine is 5-15 µmol/L, but the desirable range is less than 10 µmol/L. Optimal levels, according to natural medicine principles, is even lower – less then 5 µmol/L. For this protocol, you will need the following supplements: Folic Acid 5 mg Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5’-Phosphate, P5P) 50 mg Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 1,000 mcg Vitamin B Complex Trimethylglycine (TMG, as called betaine) 750 mg Zinc Picolinate 30 mg SAMe 400 mg ADULTS UNDER 50: Take each of the nutrients above in the dosages indicated once daily. If your homocysteine levels do not decline in six months, consult your doctor. OVER 50: Age lowers our body’s production of folic acid and vitamin B12, while simultaneously increasing our need for these key nutrients. Take each of the above nutrients in the dosages recommended twice daily. MAINTENANCE: Once you’ve lowered your homocysteine level to the desirable range, you can maintain it with a formula (like HOMOCYSTEINE FACTORS by Pure Encapsulations) combining the key nutrients in one capsule. DISCLAIMER: These recommendations are for educational use only and are not intended to provide a complete or individualized plan for patients or replace medical care or advice. Consult your doctor if you have any questions.


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Natural Medicine Guidelines for Breast Cancer Patients

James E. Williams, OMD, L.Ac.
Board Certified Naturopathic Physician
Fellow, American Association of Integrative Medicine

DIET (recommended foods, plus substances to avoid)

oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits
a variety of fresh, seasonal, and organic whenever possible, fruits and vegetables
fresh mixed vegetable juice (1/2 carrot plus your choice of other green vegetables)
cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, kale, collards etc.)
soy products, such as tofu and soy milk; also tempeh, nato, and miso (total soy 35-60 grams)
cold pressed olive oil, 1 tablespoon daily
high fiber foods: legumes, whole grain cereals, seeds and nuts, oats, and ground flax seeds (25 grams)
complex carbohydrates with low-gylcemic index
fresh fish, especially salmon and tuna (albacore, yellow tail); also mackerel and sardines
avoid sugars
avoid red meat and poultry

SUPPLEMENTS (recommended daily dosages)

soy powder: use complex whole soy products like IsoProtein by Pure Encapsulations (avoid concentrated genistien products)
bioflavanoid complex with quercitin: 500 mg
vitamin C (as ascorbly palmitate): 1000-2000 mg
vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols): 400-800 IU
vitamin D: 500-1000 IU
selenium: 400-800 mcg
zinc: 30-50 mg
Folic acid: 5 mg
omega-3 fatty acid complex: 2,000 mg(as EPA/DHA)
basic hypoallergenic multivitamin complex
calcium D-glucarate: 500 mg
curcumin extract: 500-1000 mg
Indole-3 carbinol (I3C): 500 mg
mushroom glycan complex: dosage depends on product concentration

LIFE STYLE SUGGESTIONS

sunshine: get at least two hours of natural light exposure and fresh air daily
exercise: take a long walk, practice tai chi, yoga, or swim everyday; take a nature hike
do not drink any alcohol, and do not smoke
practice stress reduction techniques, meditate
get in touch with your true nature, do what you always wanted to do
spend time with family and friends
lower your body fat and improve muscle tone and flexibility