Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among men in the United States^[1]Artemisinin Blocks Prostate Cancer Growth and Cell Cycle Progression by Disrupting Sp1 Interactions with the Cyclin-dependent Kinase-4 (CDK4) Promoter and Inhibiting CDK4 Gene Expression. Statistically, one in eight men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Despite these alarming statistics, prostate cancer is both preventable and reversible.^[2]American Cancer Society – Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer The American Cancer Society often asserts that most men do not die from prostate cancer, which suggests that current medical treatments effectively prevent death. However, this implication is misleading. It stems from a fundamentally flawed understanding of disease and the human body. The allopathic approach, which tends to isolate individual symptoms and disregard the intricate workings of the entire body, leads to an incomplete and often harmful understanding of both disease and treatment.

A significant proportion of prostate cancer patients ultimately die of heart disease^[3]Assessment and Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among US Veterans With Prostate Cancer. Why heart disease? Because the risk factors for prostate cancer overlap significantly with those for heart disease. Both conditions are linked to impaired blood flow, resulting in waste accumulation, tissue damage, and eventual organ dysfunction. Poor dietary habits are a primary driver of both diseases, contributing to the compromised cardiovascular and metabolic health that underpins their development.

Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) is a commonly prescribed treatment for prostate cancer. While initial response rates to ADT can be as high as 80%, most patients ultimately experience disease relapse and develop resistance, characterized by the emergence of “androgen-independent” prostate cancer cell lines.”^[4]Androgen Deprivation Therapy To address this, some researchers suggest intermittent androgen deprivation to potentially preserve the androgen-dependent state of the tumor. However, it is a fundamentally flawed approach that fails to recognize the body’s inherent need to balance. Rather than working to restore systemic equilibrium, the allopathic model only focuses on depriving, suppressing, and killing what it perceives as the immediate threat, without considering the broader consequences of their unnatural approach.

By contrast, natural remedies like Pygeum bark have demonstrated a regulatory effect on androgen receptors, helping to moderate cellular growth and support physiological balance. Unlike pharmaceutical interventions that merely suppress symptoms or shift the disease burden elsewhere, the natural assists the body in restoring balance which ultimately promotes true healing.

ADT presents additional risks, particularly its impact on cardiovascular health. By lowering serum testosterone levels, ADT may initially reduce tumor size, but it also triggers a cascade of detrimental effects: increased body fat, decreased lean muscle mass, greater insulin resistance, and reduced glucose tolerance. These symptoms create a condition similar to metabolic syndrome and exacerbate cardiovascular risk.^[5]Heart Disease Is Most Common Cause of Death for Prostate Cancer Survivors While attempting to treat prostate cancer, physicians inadvertently induce three to fifteen other health conditions, any one of which often ends up being the actual cause of death, rather than the prostate cancer itself. 
WORK FROM HERE!

The idea that disease can be treated isolated from the body and other factors is invalid and has no basis in science.

Causes and Progression

In a publication about malignant prostate cancer, the Journal Molecular Cancer states that

“The development and progression of prostate cancer requires the transformation of normal zinc-accumulating epithelial cells to malignant cells that have lost the ability to accumulate zinc”^[6]The Involvement of Bax in Zinc-Induced Mitochondrial Apoptogenesis in Malignant Prostate Cells

They go on to explain that zinc is necessary to prevent prostate cancer cell growth and malignancy and is closely associated with cellular levels of Bax. (see below Black Walnut Hull raises bax levels).

Bax Levels: Grapefruit has 336 ppm. Watermelon has 900 ppm Bitter Melon has 231 ppm Wild Carrot 140 ppm Tomato 20-30ppm (In a study of 27,934 Adventist men without cancer over 7.9 years consumption of canned and cooked tomatoes more than four times a week was associated with a significant reduction in prostate cancer. This effect was not seen in raw tomatoes)^[7]Tomato consumption and intake of lycopene as predictors of the incidence of prostate cancer: the Adventist Health Study‑2 Papaya Guava 52 ppm

Diet, which we will discuss later on, plays an important role in the development and progression of prostate disease and cancer. Primarily meat, dairy, processed foods, and beverages contribute heavily to these risks.

Benign tissue inflammation is the stepping stone from which prostate cancer forms. Herbs that address and reverse inflammation will help prevent prostate cancer.^[8]A Prospective Study of Chronic Inflammation in Benign Prostate Tissue and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Linked PCPT and SELECT Cohorts

Scientifically Proven Natural Treatments

Black Walnuts (or English Walnuts)

“The significant decrease in the α-T: γ-T ratio with an increase in serum γ-T and a trend towards an increase in the ratio of free PSA:total PSA following the 8-week supplement study suggest that walnuts may improve biomarkers of prostate and vascular status.”^[9]The effect of walnut intake on factors related to prostate and vascular health in older men

Walnuts possess a host of benefits for many vital organs. Eating a dozen or more a day is ideal for prevention.

🧪 21 men at risk for prostate cancer were randomized to their usual diet with or without 75g of walnuts (about 18 walnuts) over a 8-week period.

The walnut diets resulted in higher “plasma γ-tocopherol levels and increased ratio of free prostate specific antigen (PSA): total PSA compared to the control diet.”^[10]A Review on the Potential Human Health Benefits of the Black Walnut: A Comparison with the English Walnuts and Other Tree Nuts^[11]The effect of walnut intake on factors related to prostate and vascular health in older men

γ-tocopherol inhibits tumor cell growth including prostate cancer.^[12]A Review on the Potential Human Health Benefits of the Black Walnut: A Comparison with the English Walnuts and Other Tree Nuts

75g of walnuts contain 0.52 mg α-tocopherols and 15.6 mg γ-tocopherols^[13]Validation of the Antiproliferative Effects of Organic Extracts from the Green Husk of Juglans regia L. on PC-3 Human Prostate Cancer Cells by Assessment of Apoptosis-Related Genes

Walnuts also contain ellagic acid (590 μg/g) which has been shown to effectively induce apoptosis and inhibit angiogenesis in cancer^[14]Validation of the Antiproliferative Effects of Organic Extracts from the Green Husk of Juglans regia L. on PC-3 Human Prostate Cancer Cells by Assessment of Apoptosis-Related Genes

Black Walnut Hulls

Black walnut green hull extract was shown to increase expressions of Bax, Caspase-3, and tp53 genes.(3) We briefly discussed above the necessity of balancing Bax in healthy zinc cells.

An article published in Oncology Reports shows that Bax-interacting factor-1 inhibits prostate cancer cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis^[15]Bax-interacting factor-1 inhibits cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis in prostate cancer cells All three of these effects from black walnut hull that were studied have an impact on prostate cancer and reversal. Black walnut hull extract is also an excellent source of iodine which, as we shall momentarily see, is very important to prostate cancer prevention and reversal.

Iodine

“Studies in thyroid and breast cancer have shown that iodine supplementation induces apoptosis, reduces cell proliferation, and decreases the expression of cell invasion factors”^[17]Abstract B40: Uptake and potential antineoplasic effects of iodine on prostate cancer in the TRAMP model

The very best source of iodine is Black Walnut Hull tincture, because it contains a HIGH quantity of organic iodine that has no toxicity level. By contrast, iodine supplements outside of natural food sources have toxicity levels which can create imbalance and at times disease.

Milk Thistle

“Collectively, the milk thistle flavonolignan mixtures silymarin and silibinin have been shown to possess significant antiproliferative effects in cultured cancer cells”^[18]Milk Thistle and Prostate Cancer: Differential Effects of Pure Flavonolignans from Silybum marianum on Antiproliferative End Points in Human Prostate Carcinoma Cells

Extensive preclinical research has substantiated the anticancer potential of silymarin, and its efficacy is now being evaluating in cancer patients.^[19]Chemopreventive Efficacy of Silymarin in Skin and Prostate Cancer

One Phase III clinical trial involving adult men with prostate cancer reported delayed increases in prostate-specific antigen levels among those taking Milk Thistle compared to placebo.^[20]Advances in the Use of Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum)

Moreover, Milk Thistle is one of the most effective liver protectors and aides in detoxification, improving the body’s natural ability to eliminate cancerous cells and toxic waste.

Supplements

Soy, Lycopene, Silymarin, and Antioxidants

In a placebo-controlled, randomized trial, participants who received a supplement combining soy, antioxidants, and silymarin demonstrated a notable slowing in the progression of prostate disease markers.^[21]Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study in men with prostate cancer and rising PSA: effectiveness of a dietary supplement

Safety of Silymarin: Evidence shows that silymarin, when taken in an oral form standardized to 70-80% concentration, is safe for use over periods extending up to 41 months.

“In an oral form standardized to contain 70 to 80 percent silymarin, milk thistle appears to be safe for up to 41 months of use.”^[22]Milkthistle

Given that silymarin is a primary component of milk thistle, this data strongly supports the safety of milk thistle itself for long-term use. If isolated silymarin is proven safe over extended periods of time, then it logically follows that the whole milk thistle plant, as created by God, offers even greater safety. The entire plant inherently preserves a balance of compounds, making it preferable for prolonged use compared to isolated extracts. See Milk Thistle above.

Lycopene / β-carotene

An analysis of the Physicians’ Health Study, which examined plasma from men supplementing with either lycopene or β-carotene in comparison to a placebo group, concluded that “one could reduce prostate cancer risk by about 40% by consuming either a diet high in lycopene or a β-carotene supplement”^[23]Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Lycopene appears to need to come from your diet to be most effective while β-carotene from supplements does appear to work. While we should get both from our diet if supplementing choose β-carotene.

Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)

In the Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Study conducted in Finland, male smokers who received a daily dose of 50 mg of α-tocopherol (vitamin E) experienced a remarkable 35% reduction in prostate cancer incidence (38).

This finding highlights the potential of α-tocopherol supplementation, even at low doses, to meaningfully decrease prostate cancer risk, especially in populations at higher risk. This is why our protocol includes Wheat Germ oil, one of the best sources of Vitamin E.

Selenium

In a study originally designed to assess selenium’s impact on skin cancer treatment, participants were randomly assigned either 200 μg/day of selenium or a placebo. While no significant benefit was observed for skin cancer, an unexpected outcome was a 67% reduction in prostate cancer incidence among those receiving selenium.^[24]Effects of selenium supplementation for cancer prevention in patients with carcinoma of the skin. A randomized controlled trial. Nutritional Prevention of Cancer Study Group

Significantly, selenium deficiency is widespread across large parts of the United States, with the Northeast especially plagued. The belief that we can’t obtain enough selenium from food due to “depleted soil” is a misconception. Just a handful of Brazil nuts weekly can easily meet the selenium needs for most people. Oatmeal, spinach, and lentils are also valuable selenium sources, making oatmeal an ideal breakfast staple several days each week for both convenience and health.

Saw Palmetto

🧪 In a 2014 randomized trial involving 225 men with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), researchers evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of a combination therapy comprising saw palmetto, lycopene, selenium, and Tamsulosin versus individual therapies. Findings from the study suggest that this combination therapy is more effective than single-agent treatments in improving the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and enhancing maximum urinary flow rate. After six months of treatment, patients receiving the combination therapy exhibited significantly improved symptom scores compared to those on single therapies, and between the 6- and 12-month marks, they also showed significant improvements in urine flow rate relative to Tamsulosin alone. Importantly, no treatment-related adverse events were reported for the combination therapy.^[25]Serenoa repens, lycopene and selenium versus tamsulosin for the treatment of LUTS/BPH. An Italian multicenter double-blinded randomized study between single or combination therapy (PROCOMB trial)

This study underscores a crucial point: effective prostate healing and disease reversal require combination formulations, which capitalize on the synergistic effects of multiple components from various plants.

🧪 Supporting this conclusion, a 2018 study reaffirmed that saw palmetto, selenium, and lycopene are more effective for prostate disease management than the drug tadalafil.^[26]Serenoa repens + selenium + lycopene vs tadalafil 5 mg for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction: a Phase IV, non-inferiority, open-label, clinical … Continue reading

While some studies have seemed to suggest limited benefits of saw palmetto for treating BPH, this may be because saw palmetto’s effectiveness is enhanced through synergy with other herbs. According to Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (2004), saw palmetto berries, nettle root, and pumpkin seeds are recognized as widely effective for managing BPH and prostate-related diseases. That is why we develop and test protocols, which combine different plants together to create the best environment for healing.

However, the American Family Physician published an extensive analysis that included the following:

“The 21 studies included a total of 3,139 men with a mean age of 65 years (range: 40 to 88 years). According to the International Prostate Symptom Scale, these men had moderate symptoms, with an average urologic score of 14.4 points out of a possible 35 (moderate BPH symptoms range from eight to 19).6 In the 13 studies that reported symptom scores, saw palmetto improved symptom scores, individual symptoms, and flow measures more than placebo. Patients and physicians were more likely to report improvement in symptoms with saw palmetto treatment than with placebo. In the 12 studies that reported nocturia results, saw palmetto reduced nocturia by 25 percent compared with placebo.”^[27]Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders

Dosage:

Clinical studies support a dosage of 160 mg twice daily or 320 mg once daily of a lipophilic extract containing 80-90% volatile oils. It is worth noting that a daily dosage of 480 mg did not yield increased effectiveness in a six-month dosage comparison study. Saw palmetto teas are generally considered ineffective, as they lack these critical volatile oils. Whole berries can be consumed at a recommended dose of 1-2 g daily.^[28]Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders

Contraindications

The primary side effect observed in human use is mild gastrointestinal discomfort, which can be minimized by taking saw palmetto with food. Importantly, there is no toxicity, as animal studies involving rats and dogs showed that daily doses of up to 2 g per kg were well tolerated over a six-month period.^[29]Saw Palmetto for Prostate Disorders

Nettle (U. dioica)

While the root is primarily used for the prostate, leaves also have shown some benefit. Either use both or choose the root, as it has the most research backing it.

A 20% methanolic extract of stinging nettle root has demonstrated a specific anti-cancer effect on prostate cancer cells, working in a dose-dependent way without harming the surrounding stromal cells or inhibiting growth of natural cells. The study showed, “The inhibition was time-dependent with the maximum of growth reduction (30%) at a concentration of 1.0E-6 mg/ml on day 5 compared to the untreated control. On day 4 and 6, the reduction in proliferation of LNCaP cells showed the minimal effective dose at 1.0E-9 mg/ml. No cytotoxic effect of ME-20 on cell proliferation was observed.”^[30]Antiproliferative effect on human prostate cancer cells by a stinging nettle root (Urtica dioica) extract

The anticancer effects of U. dioica are attributed to its bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, which possess antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, and anti-proliferative properties, without harming healthy cells. “The potent cytotoxicity and anti-cancer activity of the U. dioica extracts are due to its bioactive natural products content, including polyphenols which reportedly possess anti-oxidant, anti-mutagenic and anti-proliferative properties. The efficacy of this edible plant to prevent or mitigate human cancers has been demonstrated in laboratory conditions as well as in experimental animal models, paving the way to the development of nutraceuticals for new anti-cancer therapies.”^[31]Therapeutic Perspectives of Molecules from Urtica dioica Extracts for Cancer Treatment

The root is used for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) while the herb/leaves are used for urinary tract disorders and rheumatic conditions. Fresh leaves are used for allergies^[32]Serenoa repens + selenium + lycopene vs tadalafil 5 mg for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction: a Phase IV, non-inferiority, open-label, clinical … Continue reading

At a dosage of 5mg for 28 days growth inhibition of 51.4% was observed. “U. dioica leaves aqueous extract in the prostate tissue of patients with prostate cancer, while, inhibited the activity of ADA, with IC50 of about 50 μg/mL”^[33]Therapeutic Perspectives of Molecules from Urtica dioica Extracts for Cancer Treatment

Nettle only kills cancer cells, unlike toxic chemotherapy or radiation that kills everything “the decrease of cell viability caused by U. dioica was due to the induction of apoptosis but not to necrosis”^[34]Therapeutic Perspectives of Molecules from Urtica dioica Extracts for Cancer Treatment

Diet

Cruciferous vegetables and Fruit

A whole food, plant-based diet is unshakably linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer progression. I won’t go into depth here, but it’s vital to recognize that diet remains at the heart of both maintaining and reclaiming health.

“Men in the fourth quartile of post-diagnostic cruciferous vegetable intake had a statistically significant 59% decreased risk of prostate cancer progression compared to men in the lowest quartile”(19)

Interestingly, berries seem to have a unique role in reducing prostate disease risk, while other fruits don’t show the same effect yet. Maybe the studies just haven’t caught up, but one thing’s certain: fruit will never harm you and remains a foundational part of a healthy diet.

Lycopene-rich foods also show an inverse relationship with prostate cancer risk. This list includes tomatoes, watermelon, grapefruit, guavas, papaya, persimmons, red bell peppers, and mangoes. Note: papaya shouldn’t be eaten overripe. And let’s not forget that in a study involving nearly 30,000 Adventist men, canned and cooked tomatoes were linked to a significant drop in prostate cancer risk. Raw is usually better, but in the case of tomatoes, cooked is where the anticancer power really comes through.

Bark (from nut and fruit trees)

Pygeum bark (African Plum tree)

🧪 BPH and Cancer Protection: A 2012 study demonstrated that Pygeum bark reduces risk factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and offers protective effects against cancerous prostate cells.^[35]Biological effect of human serum collected before and after oral intake of Pygeum africanum on various benign prostate cell cultures

🧪 Mechanism of Action: Research from 2010^[36]NBBS isolated from Pygeum africanum bark exhibits androgen antagonistic activity, inhibits AR nuclear translocation and prostate cancer cell growth and 2011^[37]The natural compounds atraric acid and N-butylbenzene-sulfonamide as antagonists of the human androgen receptor and inhibitors of prostate cancer cell growth identified Pygeum’s mode of action as regulatory, almost adaptogenic. It specifically modulates androgen receptors that control prostate growth, suggesting a balanced and targeted approach to prostate health. Herbs, unlike drugs, restore health instead of just blowing up and killing everything.

🧪 Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Reduction: Published in the Journal of Andrology (2012), another study confirmed that Pygeum bark helps to downregulate oxidative stress and inflammation within the prostate, kidneys, and urinary tract—key contributors to prostate disease^[38]Biological effect of human serum collected before and after oral intake of Pygeum africanum on various benign prostate cell cultures. However, it doesn’t arbitrarily downregulate, it does so through restoration and healing the body.

African Cherry bark (P. africana)

🧪 Prostate and Testicular Health: African Cherry bark has shown a 90.1% inhibition rate of the prostatic index (PI) and a remarkable 262% inhibition of the testicular index (TI)^[39]Amelioration of testosterone induced benign prostatic hyperplasia by Prunus species, demonstrating effects comparable to the drug finasteride, which achieved a 92.13% inhibition rate in PI.

Common Plum tree bark (P. domestica)

🧪 Efficacy comparable to Finasteride: The bark of the common plum tree also exhibited significant efficacy, achieving a 93.16% inhibition of the PI and a 245% inhibition of the TI, on par with finasteride’s results^[40]Amelioration of testosterone induced benign prostatic hyperplasia by Prunus species.

Other Prunus species, such as wild Himalayan cherry (P. cerasoides), almond (P. amygdalus), American plum (P. armeniaca), and peach (P. persica), demonstrated noteworthy levels of inhibition as well. According to the study, “The Prunus species restored the serum and prostate testosterone level in a similar manner as by finasteride”^[41]Amelioration of testosterone induced benign prostatic hyperplasia by Prunus species, showing these natural alternatives may deliver therapeutic outcomes without the adverse effects associated with pharmaceuticals.

BPH-related Inflammation

Dosage and Effects: At a dosage of 20 mg/kg, all bark extracts demonstrated substantial anti-inflammatory properties. For BPH-related inflammation, 200 mg/kg of P. domestica and P. africana showed 64.43% and 61.32% inhibition, respectively, at the 3-hour mark, closely comparable to ibuprofen’s 68.71%^[42]Amelioration of testosterone induced benign prostatic hyperplasia by Prunus species. However, unlike ibuprofen, which often impedes healing through systemic stress, these natural extracts support inflammation management without compromising long-term recovery. Notably, Himalayan Wild Cherry (P. cerasoides) offered the highest inhibition at 65.39%, marking it as a particularly potent anti-inflammatory option.

Plants / Seeds high in alpha and delta tocopherols

Black and English Walnuts, Sunflower seeds, Flaxseeds are all high in these compounds which are proven to be inversely associated with prostate cancer and aggressive of progression of the disease.^[43]Dietary, supplement, and adipose tissue tocopherol levels in relation to prostate cancer aggressiveness among African and European Americans: The North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project … Continue reading

Garlic

A meta-analysis of nine studies involving 132,000 people across multiple countries revealed powerful results:

“Garlic constituent S-allylmercaptocysteine as an E-cadherin up-regulating antimetastatic agent for the treatment of androgen-independent prostate cancer (Howard et al., 2007).”

“…our analysis indicates that high consumption of Allium vegetables, especially garlic intake, are related with a low incidence of prostate cancer.”^[44]Allium Vegetables and Risk of Prostate Cancer: Evidence from 132,192 Subjects

While garlic intake has shown a significant link to reduced prostate cancer risk, the same could not be definitively said for onions. This isn’t to imply onions are harmful or even non-beneficial, simply that they may lack the specific and highly protective benefits against prostate cancer that garlic provides.

Cranberry

🧪 “Prior to surgery, 64 patients with prostate cancer were randomized to a cranberry or placebo group… cranberry group received a mean 30 days of 1500 mg cranberry fruit powder… The serum PSA significantly decreased by 22.5% in the cranberry arm”(20) “A trend to down-regulation of urinary beta-microseminoprotein (MSMB) and serum gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase, as well as upregulation of IGF-1 was found after cranberry supplementation.”^[45]Cranberry intervention in patients with prostate cancer prior to radical prostatectomy. Clinical, pathological and laboratory findings

Cranberry fruit powder offers a simple, effective way to support prostate health. Another study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that dried cranberries “significantly improved [all parameters of urination] in over 70% of participants versus control.” PSA levels also decreased in nearly 80% of those who consumed dried cranberries for six months^[46]The effectiveness of dried cranberries (Vaccinium macrocarpon) in men with lower urinary tract symptoms. Most importantly, the cranberry group “stabilized,” underscoring how natural treatments work to restore balance, unlike conventional drugs, which work arbitrarily.

Corn Silk

Corn silk is one of the most effective remedies for kidney, bladder, and prostate issues^[47]Book: Back to Eden, p. 148. To prepare, infuse two ounces of corn silk in a pint of boiling water and drink 12-24 ounces daily. This remedy can be used consistently as part of your daily routine.

Sweet Wormwood

One study that analyzed 55 cell lines of the Developmental Therapeutics Program of NCI, National Institutes of Health, showed that artesunate, the semisynthetic derivative of artemisinin(wormwood), has anti-cancer activities against leukemic, colon, melanoma, breast, ovarian, prostate, central nervous system, and renal cancer cell lines^[48]The anti-malarial artesunate is also active against cancer

Moreover, wormwood demonstrates selective toxicity, effectively killing human cancer cells without harming nearby healthy cells^[49]Second generation, orally active, antimalarial, artemisinin-derived trioxane dimers with high stability, efficacy, and anticancer activity. It’s worth noting that wormwood is also a “super accumulator of zinc”^[50]Artemisia and Artemisia-based products for COVID-19 management: current state and future perspective. Given zinc’s vital role in supporting immune function and resisting disease, wormwood should be a staple in any prostate cancer protocol.

“Artemisinin signaling pathways inhibit prostate cancer cell growth in part by targeting the transcription of CDK4 and CDK2 thereby induced a G1 block in cell cycle progression. Angiogenesis inhibitors have been shown to retard tumor growth and vascularization of prostate cancer cells in vivo, and artemisinin and its derivatives show similar anti-angiogenic effects”^[51]Inhibition of human cancer cell line growth and human umbilical vein endothelial cell angiogenesis by artemisinin derivatives in vitro^[52]Inhibitory effects of artesunate on angiogenesis and on expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor and VEGF receptor KDR/flk-1^[53]The quinoline-3-carboxamide anti-angiogenic agent, tasquinimod, enhances the anti-prostate cancer efficacy of androgen ablation and taxotere without effecting serum PSA directly in human xenografts

Unlike angiogenesis inhibitors, wormwood acts in accord with the body to regulate not simply inhibit, as drugs do.

Exercise

Exercise is a crucial element in preventing or treating prostate issues including cancer.

“We designed an exercise intervention where 10 male individuals performed 60 minutes of bicycle exercise at increasing intensity. The established prostate cancer cell line LNCaP was exposed to exercise or rest serum. Exercise serum from 9 out of 10 individuals had a growth inhibitory effect on LNCaP cells.”^[54]Effect of acute exercise on prostate cancer cell growth

Even short-term exercise produce tangible, positive effects in prostate cancer. Regular exercise, as little as 20-40 minutes per day, plays a powerful role in both preventing and reversing disease, including prostate cancer. Something as simple as daily exercise has a 90% success rate in inhibiting cancer growth.

Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer, though seemingly unrelated, are two branches from the same tree and thus have an inverse association: lower prostate cancer risk is often observed among men with Type 2 diabetes^[55]Type 2 diabetes and risk of prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies. This doesn’t mean that diabetes lowers your risk for prostate cancer. You will develop either prostate cancer or diabetes depending on your particular weaknesses.

Dairy

Dairy such as milk,  and particularly cheese, contribute significantly to cancer development—an association acknowledged even by the American Cancer Society. In over 20 epidemiological studies investigating dairy’s role in prostate cancer, there was a consistent link between high dairy intake and increased prostate cancer risk, independent of saturated fat levels^[56]Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer.

Meat

A diet high in meat dramatically raises the risk of prostate cancer. Studies show that individuals consuming large amounts of meat have a 1-2 times higher risk than those who eat small amounts of meat^[57]Fat, meat, and prostate cancer. Obviously, those who eat no meat have an even lower risk.

Calcium Supplements

In a health professionals’ follow-up study, men with the highest intake of calcium supplements (>2000 mg/day) faced a 4.6-fold increase in prostate cancer risk compared to men with lower calcium intake^[58]Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer^[59]Calcium and fructose intake in relation to risk of prostate cancer. This can be traced to several factors. First, calcium in supplements is inorganic and poorly utilized by the body, whereas plant-based calcium is naturally bioavailable. This inorganic calcium builds up in throughout the body creating arthritis, cardiac issues, prostate issues, and many other diseases. Second, supplementing with single minerals disrupts the natural mineral balance found only in whole foods. We highly encourage getting nutrition from plants.

BPAs

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a known endocrine disruptor with a strong association with prostate cancer. Exposure to BPA, commonly found in plastics, poses a significant risk and should be avoided as far as possible.^[60]Bisphenol-A exposure and risk of breast and prostate cancer in the Spanish European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition study

Sugar Beverages

In a study of 22,720 men, researchers found that “increased consumption of sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with increased risk of prostate cancer”^[61]Concentrated Sugars and Incidence of Prostate Cancer in a Prospective Cohort. Notably, no increased risk was observed with natural fruit sugars or fruit juices, emphasizing the health hazards posed by processed sugars specifically.

Risks Associated With Testing Procedures

Biopsies

Biopsies carry a documented risk of metastasis. A peer-reviewed study explains:

“Dislodging neoplastically altered cells from a tumor during biopsy or surgical intervention or during simple procedures like needle aspiration is a possibility because they lack cohesiveness, and they attain the capacity to migrate and colonize.”^[62]Risk of tumor cell seeding through biopsy and aspiration cytology

The authors substantiate this claim with case studies confirming the reality of metastasis triggered by biopsies. They further elaborate:

“Considering that every tumor cell is immersed in interstitial fluid—draining into the lymphatic system and connected to its own blood supply and venous drainage—penetrating a tumor with a needle or surgical instrument introduces the risk of dislodging tumor cells into circulation or tissue fluid. Tumor cells are particularly prone to dislodgement due to their reduced cell-to-cell adhesion.

…after diagnostic biopsy of a tumor, many patients developed cancer at multiple sites, showing circulating cancer cells in the bloodstream upon examination.”^[63]Risk of tumor cell seeding through biopsy and aspiration cytology

Yet, cancer patients are rarely, if ever, screened after biopsy for possible metastasis caused by the procedure itself. When cancer appears later—1, 2, or 5 years post-biopsy—doctors typically treat it as a “new” spread, often ignoring the possibility that the test itself may have been the source.

This concern is not new. In 1974, Dr. Philip Rubin of the University of Rochester wrote in Clinical Oncology that surgical biopsies may indeed contribute to cancer spread. For nearly half a century, cancer societies have been aware of this risk, yet they have neglected to adequately study the dangers associated with these tests or warn patients. Why? Because these organizations are rooted in profit, not patient welfare. This is why they insist on reporting the misleading “5-year survival rate” instead of the actual real mortality rate. Examining actual mortality rates exposes a naked emperor, a cash-cow system cloaked in the guise of healthcare.

Documented Risks in Various Cancers

Research from the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA, on 663 women with breast cancer found significant differences in outcomes between those who had breast biopsies and those whose tumors were fully removed without biopsy. In women who had a needle biopsy, the cancer was 50% more likely to spread to the sentinel node than in those who underwent direct tumor removal^[64]Manipulation of the primary breast tumor and the incidence of sentinel node metastases from invasive breast cancer. This is very important. You are much higher risk if you choose biopsy over just having surgery. Both pose risk but biopsies most a much higher risk.

Further evidence from a systematic review of over 15 studies revealed that 22% of breast cancer patients exhibited malignant cell displacement on surgical specimens following biopsy^[65]Breast cancer seeding associated with core needle biopsies: a systematic review. My objective here is not to argue that all biopsies pose a high risk, but rather to highlight the reality of the risk—potentially significant—that cancer organizations refuse to address. If these entities fail to be transparent about the risks of their own testing methods, how can they be trusted with treatment decisions? Notably, breast cancer procedures carry some of the highest risk for biopsy-associated metastasis, sometimes up to 94%. The risk seems to vary between different kinds of cancer but risk is present in all biopsies.

Additional Risks

A study published in Urology investigated single and repeat biopsies, concluding that “Each biopsy was associated with a significant risk of complications compared to randomly selected controls.”^[66]Is repeat prostate biopsy associated with a greater risk of hospitalization? Data from SEER-Medicare Although each successive biopsy carried risks, the complications were not cumulative.

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1. Dr. Schulze’s Prostate Formula – recommended for trusted quality and potency
   Dosage: If addressing prostate concerns, take 2 dropperfuls, four times daily. If you’re using it for prevention only, with no existing issues, reduce to 1 dropperful, twice daily.
   You could make your own formula or buy another brand off Etsy or from a trusted Herbalist. It should contain the following herbs.
   Saw Palmetto Berry,
   Uva Ursi Leaf,
   Juniper Berry,
   Pygeum Bark,
   Nettle Root,
   Corn Silk
2. Dr. Christopher’s Red Clover Formula – Herbal tea
   Dosage: Aim for at least 1 cup of Red Clover tea twice daily; three times is better
   Preparation: Boil, then remove from heat, add 1 tsp of herbs, cover, and let steep for a minimum of 20 minutes—preferably 60 minutes or overnight for more potency.

   To make the formula yourself instead of buying it premade, you’ll need to source these herbs:
   Red Clover Blossoms, Chaparral Leaf, Licorice Root, Poke Root, Peach bark, Oregon Grape Root, Stillingia, Cascara Sagrada Bark, Sarsapailla Root, Prickley Ash Bark, Burdock Root & Buckthorn Bark.

   For tumors/growths:If there are visible tumors or growths, make a separate tea, simmering the herbs for 20–30 minutes, then apply as a fomentation with 100% undyed cotton or wool, changing frequently as it dries out.

3. Dr. Christopher’s Blood Stream formula –  Capsules
   Take 4 capsules every 2 hours upon waking until bed. You should go through a bottle in two days. Continue this dosage for 6 days – if your skin breaks out, roll dosage back, and also begin taking milk thistle and burbur to assist the liver. Always take the 7th day-Saturday off.At the start of the second week begin taking 2 capsules every 2 hours. Again, 3rd week go back to 4 capsules every 2 hours. 4th week take 2 capsules 3 times a day. In extreme cases of late stage cancers, 5th week you will being taking 8 capsules every 2 hours on the first day. Second day you will take 12 capsules every 2 hours. Third day you will take 14 capsules every 2 hours. fourth-sixth days you will take 16 capsules every 2 hours. Then you will restart from week one.

   Dosage: Take 4 capsules every 2 hours during waking hours for six days, taking off the seventh day. You will go through one bottle in two days. At the start of the second week, drop to 2 capsules every 2 hours, then resume 4 capsules every 2 hours in week three. By the fourth week, switch to 2 capsules, 3 times daily.
   For late-stage cancers increase intake to 8 capsules every 2 hours on day one of the fifth week, increasing by two capsules daily, until you are taking 16 capsules every 2 hours by day six. Then, restart from week one.

   If you’re taking the red clover tea and doing the fomentations you could very well breakout or expel black cancerous material. While it sounds and looks hideous, don’t let this scare you. It is actually a GOOD THING if it happens. Take milk thistle to assist liver in such case. Taking milk thistle regularly during this protocol would do only good. You can repeat this protocol for 2 months – most people will find cancer clear up in 1-4 months on this program, depending on the severity, stage, and lifestyle factors.

4. Sweet Wormwood – Tincture
   Dosage:Gradually increase to 2 dropperfuls daily by the end of the first week, starting with a few drops on day one.
   We do not currently have a preferred brand so recommend you choose a quality one off Etsy.

5. Black Walnut Hull – Tincture MUST BE FROM GREEN HULLS
   Dosage: Begin with a few drops and increase to 1 dropperful daily by the end of week one. Continue this for four weeks, then maintain a daily dose of 20 drops indefinitely.

6. Japanese Knotweed – Tincture
   Provides resveratrol and is a potent cancer inhibitor. If it can be obtained take a dropperful once or twice a day – build up to a dropperful over a period of 3 days. If you have a skin breakout back-off and build up more slowly the following week. Breakouts are NOT a sign of allergy but rather a sign of detox. We back off so as not to overwhelm the eliminative organs. Also take milk thistle and burbur for this purpose.
7. Cranberry Powder Extract – Capsules
   Dosage: Take 1-2 1500mg capsules daily.
8. Nettle & Juniper berry – for urinary flow
   This can be skipped if this is not a major issue you are having as these herbs are already contained in the Dr. Schulze Prostate formula. But if urinary flow is a major issue then you can add these herbs in on top of the current formulas.
9. Bark Extracts – Tincture
   Dr. Schulze’s Prostate formula already contains Pygeum bark but if you can obtain bark extract of Plum, Cherry, Peach or wild Himalayan Cherry they will provide additional benefit.
10. Walnuts – Food
    Eat a handful of walnuts every other day. Raw would be best.
11. Flaxseeds – Food
    Consume as much flaxseed as possible. Green smoothies are the best way to accomplish this. Aim for 1/4 cup a day in a smoothie.
12. Diet
    Raw foods, vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. NO dairy, meat, processed food, including all vegetable oils (except extra virgin olive oil), vegan cheese, butters etc etc.