:Prostate-Health

Health Freedom News: 1994.07
Seaton, Kenneth

: Abstract

Prostate cancer does not kill gently. It is expected to be diagnosed in 200,000 men in the U.S. this year, and take the lives of almost 40,000. Treatment is controversial, the patient often becomes impotent and suffers from incontinence. Perhaps there is a simple solution without the devastating side effects. More than 10 million American males may have some degree of prostate cancer (Sc. Am. April’94, p.78). In fact, more than 50% of men over 70yrs of age, have histologic evidence of prostatic cancer (Merck Man Geriat 1990, p.613). Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in males behind lung cancer. Every ,man and woman, should understand the prostate gland.

The prostate gland is one of the male sex organs. It is a walnut or golf-ball sized gland near the base of the penis - an integral part of the reproductive system, because it secretes a fluid that bathes, protects and keeps the sperm alive. It sits just under the bladder, surrounding the tube (urethra) that carries urine from the bladder to the penis to the outside. The prostate gland is very close to the anus, and can be felt by inserting one’s finger, as I will describe shortly under the heading “Self testing.”

: Prostate fluid

The secretion is thin and milky iridescent - meaning gleaming with bright colors, like those of the rainbow - also giving semen its characteristic odor. It is rich in calcium, also contains zinc, citric acid, acidphosphatase, fibrinolysin, and albumin (albumin purifies the fluid and transport calcium and zinc, also keeps the sperm alive). Ginger, sesame seeds, herrings, healthy liver and organic meat are good sources of zinc.

The prostate fluid forms part of the total seminal fluid (Samson Wright’s Physiology, 13th ed, 1982, Oxford University Press, p577). Did you know that the normal healthy ejaculation of seminal fluid contains 200 to 300 million sperm, and only one, if it is lucky, will fertilize the egg? Prostatic fluid bathes and keeps the sperm alive, chemically preparing the vagina, thus, helping sperm on their journey towards the egg.

: Development

The prostate gland is an aggregate of ~50 small compound tubuloalveolar glands surrounded by a fibro-elastic capsule. By the time a man is 20yrs, his prostate weighs ~20g: However, after 45yrs it sometimes begins to grow again, at 75yrs it often weighs 50g. Eventually, it may encroach on the urethra interfering with the ability to pass urine. This condition, called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), effects almost half of all men >45yrs (Sc. Am. Apr’94, p.72). Although this is a separate disease from prostate cancer, in some ways they can be linked. Eating seafood, like the Japanese do, may help to prevent BPH. Also, chemicals such as insecticides in the food chain may be linked.

: Urine with the B.P.H.

BPH is almost universal; by 80yrs, >90% have BHP (Harrison’s, 11th ed, p.1582). Yet, BHP is probably not normal. The following is a simplified scoring system from 0 - 4, that allows analysis of the severity. Stage 2-3 fall between 1 and 4: 0. ……. Normal urine stream, no strain, complete bladder emptying, normal urge, 0-1 times a night. 1. Variable stream, some strain, bladder sometimes not emptying, mild urge, urinating 2 times nightly. 4. Dribbling stream, hesitance, straining, bladder retention, severe urge, urinating >4 times a night.

: Prostate

An enlarged or infected prostate can sometimes cause blood to be in the urine. Wisely observe the color and smell of your urine. It should be yellow to dark amber and have a normal smell. It will change color after vitamins, liver or beetroot. Peach, red, pink, brown or black may indicate blood. Microscopic amounts of blood will not change the color or odor. Consult your doctor if you feel your urine is out of order. The earlier possibly cancerous prostate gland is detected the easier the treatment and less severe the consequences. Cancer from the prostate normally spreads to the bones, particularly around the pelvis, where it is usually not curable.

: Self-Testing:

Some doctors may teach their patients to perform a simple examination with the help of their spouse. Do not diagnose, consult a Urologist. The person bends over the table or bed, with head and chest on the surface. The examiner must wear a clean, lubricated glove. Lubricate only with mild glycerin or a thin film of my mild soap. The gloved finger is gently pressed against the opening of the anus. Repeated light pressure will allow the finger to enter easily. Once inside its full finger length, it is moved slightly back and forth aiming towards the stomach. The prostate gland should feel about walnut-size/ In a normal prostate, a vertical groove is felt in the mid-section between the two lobes. The texture of the gland should be firm and springy, like well developed shoulder muscles. If the prostate seems much larger, if the consistency is soft and mushy, if the mid-line groove cannot be felt, and perhaps most of all, if there are hard nodules, consult your family doctor. Doctor should work with you and confirm further findings by blood tests, seeking the level of the special enzyme, produced by the prostate gland, called; Prostate specific antigen (PSA). An elevated PSA is by no means proof that cancer is present. However, it is an important observation. I recommend everyone get a copy of “Do It Yourself Medical Testing” 3rd ed. Pinckney, Facts on File, NY. 1989.

: Prostatitis

Various conditions effect the prostate, including acute and chronic infection and inflammation with no germs being detected. Signs of this disorder include lower back pain, testicular or surrounding area discomfort, urinary obstruction, and pain. Acute bacterial prostatitis often affects young male adults who are sexually active. The causative agent can usually be identified on specific urine test. Normally, different types of antibiotics and other drugs are successful. With the advent of antibiotics-resistant germs, the prognosis becomes worse. It is difficult for the drug to reach in to the prostate and some forms of inflammation are bewildering. Prevention is a trillion times better and will be explained at the end of this article. Viruses such as Cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been linked t cancer of the prostate, cervix and colon (Txtbk Human Virology, Belshe, 1984, p.888, 901, PSG Pub. MA.). CMV can only be prevented by better hygiene.

: Epidemiology

Prostate cancer is rarely seen in young males. It is more characteristically a disease of old age, than any other cancer. It may be a key to understanding aging in men. Association has been reported to both increased and decreased sexual activity throughout life. Researchers agree that the disease is dependent of some type of hormonal imbalance. The exact mechanism is a mystery. It is the intention of this paper to uncover the mystery, to provide a way to prevent and manage prostate cancer, and to maintain life long prostate health (Seaton K. JNMA, May 1994, 86, 356).

Two important observations emerge: (1) the very high incidence in Black Americans and the high death rate, (2) The low incidence in Japan. American Blacks have >20 times the Japanese incidence. It is unlikely that genetic factors are the reason, because Japanese and Blacks, when living in the US, have higher rates than when living in Japan or Africa.
An important observation is the link to high levels of cadmium. Increased mortality rated have been observed in several studies of men who work with this metal (Oxford Txtbk Med. 1984, p.4.66, Oxford University Press). Editor’s Note: Cadmium is present in cigarette smoke, in zinc mines, in effluent from many industrial smokestacks and - often- in software which leaches it, lead and copper from water pipes. -James F. Scheer.

Later I will explain the importance of maintaining high levels of serum albumin which binds and neutralizes most trace metals, including aluminum and cadmium, thereby protecting against cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

: Diet, Beta-Carotene & Fat

Like breast and colon cancer, prostate cancer occurs more frequently in developed countries. BPH may be a dietary deficiency. Men with prostate cancer reported higher fat intake than controls (Am J Epid 1998, 127, 999. Nat Can Inst. 1983, 70, 687). Another prospective study showed an association with alpha / linolenic acid primary attributed from consumption of fat from red meat (J Nat Can Institute 1993, 85, 1571). Yet, it is not clear because the rate of stroke and stomach cancer have greatly decreased in Japan since the sixties, making it the longest lived population in the world. However, during the same period, the Japanese have increased dramatically their consumption of red meats and animal fats, yet retain the lowest incidence of prostate cancer in the world. It is the same in Greece, which has a low incidence of cancer (Science, 1994, 264, 532-537).

In many studies, there has been little association between fat intake and breast cancer (Science, 1994, p.535). Growth hormones, pesticides and chemicals residing in animal fats, not the fat itself, may trigger some cancers and BPH (Williams, Mountain Home Publishing, p.10). All in all, it seems that elevated incidences of cancer associated with diet, particularly in animal studies, are linked more to total calorie intake. It appears that over-eating is the biggest dietary factor in health, not any particular foods.

Over the past decade much publicity has been given to the role of beta carotene in preventing cancer. A very large study, the combined efforts of the US NCI and the Finnish National Public Health Institute with approximately 30,000 volunteers, half who took beta carotene and half who didn’t gave startling findings, published in the New England J Medicine, April 14, 1994. Almost eight years into the study, those heavy smokers who took beta carotene had 18% more lung cancers than those who didn’t. Researchers were shocked, re-checked the figures, yet results held firm, with less than one chance in a hundred of it just happening by chance. This study triggered calls for a moratorium on health claims about anti-oxidant-vitamins. The results of the US-Finnish trial are powerful (Science, Apr.22’94, p.500). Vitamin supplements do not seem to help raise albumin (Seaton, 1987). However, vitamin B12 deficiency may have some link to BPH.

: Modern-scourge

Is prostate carcinoma on the increase? In 1980 there were 66,000 newly diagnosed cases and 21,500 deaths in the USA (Harrison’s 11th ed. p.1582). Mark Garnick of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at Harvard, reports in 1994, that 200,000 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and 38,000 will lose their lives. Celebrities, such as musician Frank Zapper, Shakespearean producer Joseph Pap, and actors Telly Savalis and Bill Bixby, sadly, all died from this disease. As mentioned, it does not kill gently! The cancer spreads to the bones where it begins to grow and cause deep pain that is difficult to control (Sc. Am. April’94,p.72).

: Etiology

The cause of prostate cancer is unknown. However, hormonal therapy and the dramatic short-term results it brings, gives some important clues. The growth and maintenance of normal prostatic tissue depends on the hormone testosterone. Amazingly, so do prostatic cancer cells! These cancer cells, even those that spread to other areas, such as bone marrow or lymph nodes, flourish only in the presence of testosterone (Samson Wright’s Physiol. 13th ed, 1982, p.581). This explains why patients achieve remission following castration or the use of female hormones, or drugs that inhibit the make sex hormones such as testosterone. Sadly, after a few years of this treatment the cancer cells can begin to grow again.

Administration of male hormones makes the patient worse. Further proof is in castrated dogs where hormonal therapy increasing forms of testosterone causes prostatic enlargement (Harrison’s 11th ed, p.1582). Yet, it is still not clear what actually causes prostate cancer.
The mortality rate for the USA in 1980 was 14/100,000, Sweden 22/100,000, Japan only 2/100,000 and Black Americans perhaps as high as 100/100,000 ……. Why?

: Therapies

I have carefully investigated the standard treatments and in my humble opinion, in many cases, the benefits, the end result and the side effects are simply not worth it. Survival rates for patients without treatment is often longer. There is much dilemma amongst researchers (Sc. Am. 1994, 270, 72-81). To better understand treatment, scientists have divided this disease into a number of stages, from A to D, as follows:

Stage	Characteristic	Treatment
A1	Cancer is confined to one site on the prostate gland	observation or radiation or removal of part /all of prostate gland
A2	Cancer occurs in many parts of the gland	radiation or removal of prostate gland
B1 / B2	Cancer forms small or large nodule	radiation or removal of gland
C1 / C2	Cancer involves most or all of the prostate gland, often extending to structures around the gland	radiation, often administered with hormonal therapy
D2	Cancer spreads to bones	hormonal therapy and pain relief

Note: The stages not mentioned are those in between. Many of these treatments may actually reduce albumin levels and stress the biochemistry / physiology.

Recently, there was a report out of Harvard University stating that operations for prostate cancer gave no benefit in life expectancy. There was also an 88% incidence of impotence within a year of the operation. Citing this report CNN News indicated that many doctors fabricate the benefits of surgery. In summary, the entire approach to prostate cancer via operations was not successful.

Alternate medical views: For a long time the principal alternate therapy for BPH and to perhaps prevent its progression to cancer, has been the use of the active ingredient in the saw palmetto berry (Br. J Clin Pharmacol. 1984, 18, 461). In the book “Herbal Shrinkage of enlarged Prostate Gland” (1980) D. Warnasueiya presents the idea that intercourse with menstruating women is the chief cause of prostate cancer. The author states that women clean their ovaries once a month and that the discharge contains poisonous female hormones. Men having intercourse at this time absorb these poisons that result in infection, inflammation and enlarged prostate (p.38). The author does not give any proof or link to cancer. On the other hand, the difference between Blacks in the USA accompanied by a very high death rate, and the low incidence in Japan could be due to a difference in sexual hygiene. This maybe secondary to socio-economic opportunities, which promotes better environment and education.

The Japanese have perhaps the highest standard of personal hygiene in the world today. Bathing after sexual activity seems to be a common practice. Bathing has always been recommended for prostate problems. Perhaps, better hygiene also explains the very low incidence of HIV. In Japan with a population of 124 million, there are only 378 AIDS cases reported, compared to the USA with a population of 250 million and 191,606 AIDS cases reported (WHO Incidence of AIDS 1991).

: Prevention & treatment:

Persons who smoke and drink too much alcohol, are asking for problems. Both of these habits result in reduced albumin levels, the importance of which I will describe later.

Prostate problems from enlargement to cancer, are basically part of aging. This gland seldom gives any problems in youth. Thus, an understanding of sexual hormones homeostasis is a good place to start. Sex hormones, like testosterone are mainly produced in males by the testes. A little is also produced by the adrenal glands that sit on top of the kidneys. These and other hormones are secreted into the bloodstream usually late at night, often during a sexual dream. These powerful hormones just cannot float along in the blood. They are usually not soluble and are potentially dangerous to other organs, thus, nature has designed special carrier proteins called, sex hormone binding globulins. There is a special one for testosterone (TBG). Only a minute amount of hormones are allowed to be free - the active portion. With sex hormones it is usually only a fraction of a millionth of a gram per ml. Because there is only a limited amount of binding globulins, to ensure that free active hormones do not damage the brain, adrenals, liver or stimulate cancer cells, nature has devise a backup system of transport proteins. The backup carrier is albumin. It acts like a “mother-ship.” There is hundreds of times the concentration of albumin compared to the sex hormone binding globulins. This ensures a reservoir and a buffer and should be all beautifully orchestrated (Harper’s Biochemistry, 20th ed. p. 570-586, Lange Med Publ. California). If albumin is at “optimal” levels in the serum (50g/L) and the total proteins are ~75g/L, so the albumin/globulin ratio (A/G) (50/25) comes to around 2.0, then the entire homeostasis of the biochemistry is correct. Any excess sex hormones are buffered, the risk of cancer is dramatically reduced.
During stress, before or during sexual contact, especially in those over 50 yrs., usually with some underlying disease, with an imbalance of free hormones that may overload the sex binding globulins, there is usually insufficient albumin to completely mop up the free hormones. Following is a list of steroid sex hormone imbalances in elderly men:

High	Low
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) with a prostate-hypertrophy	Andosterone
Free estrone	Testosterone & Free-testosterone
Free Estradiol	Androstenedione
Follicle-stimulating hormone	Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Luteinizing hormone	Dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S)

Merck Manual Geriatrics, 1990, p.774-776

As you can see, the hormones are complex and out of balance in the elderly. Further, in the elderly, albumin is lower with a reduced total albumin pool of approximately 20%. To make matters worse, albumin is even lower in the group with the highest incidence of prostate cancer, and it gets lower as they progress into advanced stages. When cancer spreads to the liver, albumin plunges, because this is where albumin is made. This is “doomsday.”

: Link: Albumin & Liver:

The liver is a large organ weighing 3 to 4 lbs. It is central to health, animals will die within 8 hours after its removal. The liver is a chemical factory and the only known organ that makes albumin. During our lifetime, the liver will manufacture at least half a ton of albumin. Each gram is uncountable numbers of albumin molecules. Albumin has a molecular weight of ~69,000 and is made from a combination of almost 600 amino acids. It is the smallest of the serum proteins. Editor’s note: According to Avogadro’s number and the molecular weight of albumin, 1g represents approximately 3 million, million, million molecules of albumin.(Narayan De Vera). Because the liver is needed everywhere in the body to detoxify waste products which is impossible, it makes little microscopic extensions of itself which we call albumin. That is the only way to understand the unique ability of albumin to collect impurities, neutralize them, protect cells from self-poisoning, and deliver them safely for further treatment to areas such as the liver. Thus, we all need as much albumin as we can get. Particularly, in this modern industrial age and in the quest for maximum life span. No blood test has ever shown that a person has too much. Hyperalbuminemia is NOT seen clinically (Hepatology, 1988, 8, 389). The reference range shown on your blood test (3.5 to 5.0g/dL) first devised in the 1800s, is out of date. Everyone should try to maintain albumin levels of ~5.0g/dL = 50g/L (Advanced Clin Chem, 1970, 13, 37-111; Hepatology, 1988, 8, 385-401).

: Liver, Albumin & Prostate-Cancer?

Assuming that albumin is the secret to preventing and controlling most cancers, including sex hormone responsive cancers, such as breast and prostate. Then, it is easy, using logic, to ask and answer the following questions….. ….. What organ in the body has the highest concentration of good, pure, freshly made albumin? ………That organ should have the lowest incidence of cancer (primary cancer, to spread from other sites). The next question must be … what organ presents the most toxins, waste products and carcinogenic compounds, for surely that organ should have the highest incidence of cancer? The last question should be … What organ when it fails, especially from cancer, results in almost certain rapid mortality? The reason why these questions may be important is that whatever this organ secretes must be a vital clue to understanding cancer, mortality and health. the answer to all these questions is easy ………The liver.

Allow me to explain why the answer to the above questions is so important: Primary cancer of the liver is very rare in developed countries such as USA and England (only 0.3% of all cancers). This fact is a mystery, because most of the powerful carcinogens that actually cause cancer, including of the liver in vitro and in vivo, such as Aflatoxin from fungi and all the poisons and waste product send up in the liver (Oxford Txtbk Med. 1984, p.4.58, Oxford University Press). The only answer must be that some agent present in the liver prevents cancer, even in the presence of powerful-cancer causing compounds. The only area where liver cancer is high is when alcohol abuse (cirrhosis) or hepatitis has actually the ability of the liver to make good albumin. Take away hepatitis B and alcohol abuse and liver cancer would be almost non-existent (Science, Apr22’94, p.536). Further proof that a high level of albumin is the secret anti-cancer compound in the liver and rest of the body, is shown in various areas throughout the world where protein intake is too low and the incidence of hepatitis B high, resulting in the liver being unable to make enough albumin. In these areas, liver cancer is the most common type of cancer as you would expect (Clin Oncology, 7th ed. P. Ruben, 1993, p.603, WB Saunders). The liver is also the most frequent site of mastitis, up to 50% of all cancer patients (Merck Man Geriat, 1990, p.549). This indicates that most cancers have some link to low albumin.

: Low-albumin = high-mortality

The above information explains why liver cancer is so deadly, permitting an average life expectancy of only six months (Clin Oncology, 7th ed., P. Ruben, 1993, p.606, WB Saunders. Philadelphia). It also explains why so many cancers spread to the liver from other organs such as the prostate: Patient’s albumin is already too low (originally causing the cancer cells to grow), and as the level of albumin drops further, finally the liver has insufficient albumin to prevent cancer from spreading to itself. This is the last stage of many cancers. Incidentally, anabolic steroids have been associated with liver cancer. Athletes who foolishly take these steroids can easily overload the binding capacity of albumin and the sex binding globulins, resulting in free unbound hormones that stimulate cancer cells into growth.

At this stage, let me return to diet. If you overeat or subject your body to too many chemicals you will overload the ability of even albumin to transport nutrients and wastes - results will be the same as not having enough albumin. Obviously, the age-old triangle of sensible diet, regular exercise and good personal hygiene must be practiced.

Simple steps to maintain/restore prostate health:

1. Maintain high standards of personal especially before and after intimate contact. Shower before, and bath after sex, like the Japanese do. Regularly add half a pound of salt to your bath, it is very relaxing. I have developed a special solution that helps prevent infections of the genital tract. Further, it is vital to practice optimal hygiene of the fingernail area before and after intimate contact, as this area is used in sexual stimulation. Many elderly rural Blacks in Africa, who practice natural hygiene, swimming, full exposure of the skin to sunlight and special soaps, show mean albumin of 48g/L, and have a very low incidence of cancer and other diseases (Int J Vit Nut Res. 1991, 61, 339).

2. The prostate can be injured by blows near the buttocks and genitals, especially when playing rough sports. It may also be irritated by continuous pressure such as long distance driving and badly sprung seats. Certain types of exercise, especially sit-ups, scissors and leg-ups each morning, may help to maintain a healthy prostate. Taking 1000mcg of vitamin B12 and zinc enriched food may also help.

3. Encroachment on the urethra tends to obstruct the flow of urine. As time progresses it may be impossible to empty the bladder completely. The stagnant remaining urine is liable to become a source of infection. Finally, damaging the bladder and kidneys. Thus, for all males over 45yrs of age, when urinating, it is important to make certain that the bladder is completely empty.

: Link: Hygiene, Albumin & Prostate-Cancer

It is well established that albumin is low in all cancer patients. Most specialists think that low albumin is the result, not the cause of cancer. However, they realize that when optimal albumin levels above 45g./L are restored, there is usually complete remission. They are also aware that albumin is low in cancer patients before they develop cancer (Clin Chem, 1990, 36, 188. Nutrit, 1991, 7, 117. Cancer, 1991, 48,793). For years the medical community has tried in vain to raise albumin levels, especially in cancer patients. The attempts have failed, because, amazingly they have not understood basic biochemistry and physiology. Let me explain simply. The level of albumin in the serum is controlled by the level of other proteins. During infection, inflammation and stress antibodies and acute-phase serum proteins rise. This causes the osmotic pressure of the serum to rise. The liver cells immediately sense this change and stop making albumin. If the other protein levels continue to rise the liver and other tissues begin to destroy albumin to compensate and maintain equilibrium. Thus, no amount of protein in the diet can have any effect. This is also why infusion of albumin in hospitals does not restore albumin levels successfully (Heart Lung, 1993, 22, 166-170). The eminent Drs. Rosenor and Rothschild describe the routine infusion of albumin in attempts to raise the serum level as “The ultimate in metabolic misunderstanding.” (Albumin Structure function, uses, Pergamon Press, NY. 1977).

Exogenous albumin questionable:

The albumin used in hospitals, taken from volunteers, has been separated, centrifuged, stored with preservatives, heated and treated for 10 hours at 60 degrees C. It is well known that it loses much of its binding power and life factor properties. This hospital albumin is not successful in binding sex hormones and achieving homeostasis. Infusion of albumin in prostate cancer patients is not successful, is very expensive and potentially dangerous. This is what this paper is all about … … restoring / maintaining sex hormone homeostasis, naturally, even in the very elderly. This can only be achieved by naturally maintaining optimal albumin levels ~48g/L with an A/G ratio ~2.0. The question is, “How can we do this?” I will answer shortly.

Proof that albumin controls cancer cell growth:

Anyone who has ever grown cells in a culture dish knows that if you do not have enough good quality albumin in the growth medium, cells will die and turn to cancer lines. In every experiment, in attempts to grow cells from humans or other species, particularly for long periods, to establish various life spans, the end result is that all surviving cells convert to cancer lines. In cell culture, calf albumin is usually used (fetal calf serum), it cannot be used clinically in humans, yet, human cells will grow in a culture dish in calf serum.

One famous, yet often overlooked experiment conducted by two of the most eminent scientists in cell research and cancer, George Todaro and Howard Green back in 1964, experimenting with various levels of triple-refined albumin in the medium, found that human and hamster cells lasted up to ten times longer, and amazingly, none converted to cancer lines in the high albumin medium (Proc Soc Exp Bio Med, 1964, 16, 688-692). These results were so fantastic, that other researchers failed to believe them.

: Criticism

Recently, I spoke to Dr. Todaro, who is now head of cancer research at the University of Seattle and Dr. Green, who is now head of cell research at Harvard. Both confirmed the accuracy of the original experiment, however, they came up with a constructive criticism in the form of a few rare individuals (Analbuminemics) who remain alive with only approximately 3g/L albumin. Throughout the world there are about 20 people who have this congenital disease. Do they get cancer? What are their health problems? After much research the answer seems to be the following:

1. Almost everyone with low albumin dies. In billions of blood tests, worldwide, only approximately 20 people have been identified surviving with albumin ~3g/L-10g/L. At first they were thought to have no albumin, more detailed testing uncovered that they have between 3-10g/L. The albumin lasts much longer in analbuminemic patients, compared to the normal 20 day half life.

2. These rare humans compensate by producing very high levels of other serum carrier proteins, that perform many of the same roles as albumin (not as good). It can be understood that they actually produce an albumin deviate and the total serum proteins remain a little lower than average.

3. The following is a list of health problems associated with analbuminemia: Edema, eczema, fatigue ability, inability to handle stress, seizures, enlarged breasts in males (sex hormone mayhem), rheumatoid arthritis, persistent headaches, allergies, and asthma, congestive heart failure, hypopituitarism, and perhaps most common of all, fat metabolism mayhem with very high cholesterol deposits, diarrhea and constant fatigue (Adv Clin Chem, 1970, 13, 83: Vox Sang, 1980, 39, 153-161). A famous albumin researcher, Dr. Peters from The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital associated with Columbia University, states that albumin may be far more important in controlling cholesterol and lipid levels than we realize. Because when these analbuminemic patients are infused with 350g of albumin (the normal total concentration in a person), cholesterol and lipid levels return to normal. The problem is that the albumin soon falls to previous levels and the problems return. You may ask at this stage; “Do elderly males with analbuminemia develop prostate cancer?” In rats with this condition there is a very high incidence of bladder cancer and various cancers when confronted with carcinogens. In humans, they appear to die before they reach their fifties.

Albumin controls cancer growth:

The following outline of two sound experiments highlights the importance of albumin in modulating the growth of cancer cells:

1. The eminent doctors I. Laursen, P. Briand, and A. Lykessfeld, found that the growth of estrogen responsive human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) was inhibited by the presence of high serum concentrations. They decided to purify the inhibitory factor from the serum. After various fractionation methods, they found that the inhibitory activity that prevented cancer cell growth, was exclusively expressed by albumin (Anti-cancer Research, 1990, Mar/Apr. 10 [2a], 243-251).

2. The eminent Dr. Y. Zhang and his group of scientists found that bovine serum albumin prevented the growth of tumors in nude mice comparing different inoculates of cells in mice with known susceptibility to cancer, and in vitro tests, all cases showed the powerful anti-tumor activity of albumin (Yao Hseuh Hseuh Pao, 1990, 25, 886-890).

Super anti-cancer protein:

Albumin, uniquely binds/neutralizes virtually all carcinogenic compounds, it binds all trace metals, hormones, nutrients and wastes. Thus, it is the most abundant and versatile natural antioxidant, easily sacrificed protecting important tissues. It is a very high density lipoprotein, transporting fatty acids and controlling cholesterol. It carries a very high net negative charge and transports and maintains hormone homeostasis and stabilizes cell growth. It is also the most important factor in osmotic, oncotic pressure, controlling the balance of fluids between blood-tissue-cells. It helps buffer pH and maintains calcium homeostasis. Prostatic fluid is rich in calcium (Samson Wright’s Physiol.). Albumin binds/transports approximately 50% of the calcium, purifies all the fluids and secretions of the body, surrounds and protects cells when under stress, possibly donating-collecting electrons.

Maintaining/restoring optimal albumin levels:

Any attempt to maintain/restore albumin levels ~50g/L must reduce the other serum proteins to their optimal levels. The other serum proteins (globulins), have the largest fraction as antibodies, particularly IgG. In perfect health, with no stress on the immune system, the total antibody levels should be ~10g/L. If there was no stress on the physiology / biochemistry the remainder of the globulins should be maintained ~12-15g/L. Thus, the total globulins should be <25g/L. This allows the liver to maintain albumin at optimal levels of 50g/L. The total concentrations of proteins is then in the perfect range (50g/L albumin + 25g/L globulins = 75g/L). To achieve this I know of no other mechanism than to remove the “overload” from the immune system (not the normal load). The only way this can be achieved is by super hygiene. This is clear, theoretically, biochemically and in practice. To achieve this, one must address the stress on the immune system. Most of this comes from continual self-inoculation and the normal microflora that inhabits the nasal passageway, eyes and skin. Perhaps, 90% of people, especially as they age, develop chronic infections of the nasopharynx, sinuses and nares. There is a vicious circle of germs from under the fingernails being constantly inoculated into the nose and eyes, from contaminated fingernails, which in turn, contaminates the fingernails and the cycle continues. I have sent more than 19 years formulating over 5000 soaps and facial/sinus baths in an attempt to devise an entirely new system of personal hygiene. Some of the results in volunteers are as follows:

Scientific hygiene of the fingernails, eyes and nasal cavity can have a profound effect on reducing the overload on the immune system:
The following charts show a natural improvement in albumin/globulin serum levels in volunteers. It is important to understand that these results are achieved by natural means, no drugs, no chemicals, just improved cleaning of the fingernails, eyes, nasal cavity and skin. Table 1 shows before and after levels in volunteers using the soap and facial bath daily over a period of months. Note the consistent rise in albumin and improvements in A/G ratios. Table 2 shows levels of albumin obtained in volunteers who did not use the hygiene products over the period shown. No mean rise in serum albumin and A/G ratios occurred.

: Hygiene

Age	Sex	Albumin prior	Albumin after	A/G ratio prior	A/G ratio after
46	M	48	53	1.6	2.65
52	M	45	50	1.55	1.72
50	M	40	47	1.42	1.95
53	M	40	43	1.29	1.8
31	M	-	48	-	2.0
54	F	-	46	-	2.0
49	M	44	47	1.46	1.7
34	F	45	47	1.45	1.62
48	F	42	48	1.4	2.0
50	M	44	54	-	2.2
17	M	-	47	-	2.0
25	M	-	48	-	2.0
11	F	-	47	-	2.0
46	M	50	47	1.78	1.8
37	F	-	45	-	2.0
62	F	45	45	1.5	1.6
52	F	45	47	1.6	1.8
72	F	41	41	1.3	1.3
34	F	45	50	1.7	2.2
41	F	40	44	1.66	2.1
47	M	-	48	-	2.4
48	F	43	44	1.95	2.0
65	F	50	48	1.6	2.0
70	M	34	52	1.53	2.26
40	F	42	42	1.4	1.2
47	M	-	47	-	1.74
40	F	-	51	-	2.3
Mean		44	47.25	1.54	1.94

Note: All blood tests were carried out by the volunteer’s own independent laboratory through their doctor. The mean concentration of albumin in the USA is 43g/L. A gain of 4g/L in the blood serum represents a total body gain of ~30g. Remember, each gram is ~3 million, million, million molecules to transport nutrients, hormones and wastes and to keep cells alive. Results are achieved in six months to one year.

Controls not following the hygiene system over the same period of time. Final results only.

: Control

Age	Sex	Albumin	A/G ratio
60	M	42	1.4
59	F	40	1.25
40	F	35	1.0
50	F	47	1.88
71	M	47	1.8
50	M	36	1.0
48	F	47	2.23
76	F	39	1.2
38	F	34	1.3
58	M	41	1.7
73	F	42	1.35
74	M	46	1.44
73	F	38	0.97
61	F	45	1.95
85	M	41	1.3
58	F	46	1.76
76	F	42	1.55
85	F	36	1.33
83	M	39	1.26
74	M	39	1.26
47	F	46	1.9
57	M	44	1.83
69	M	32	1.6
Mean		44.9	1.41

Note: This is the normal range for this age population.

: Serum-Albumin of the Patients

The following blood test results were obtained from Dr. Robert Marshall of Torrance, and are published with his permission. The results come from a cross-section of patients with various illnesses. The selection criteria was simply those who appeared to follow instructions carefully. In all cases there was an improvement in serum albumin and A/G ratios.

Duration: months	Albumin initial	Albumin recent	A/G initial	A/G recent
14	43	46	1.7	2.3
15	40	44	1.3	1.4
24	42	47	1.5	1.7
14	43	46	1.6	1.6
7	43	44	2.0	2.0
13	41	44	1.5	1.6
9	41	43	1.4	1.6
4	40	43	1.7	2.0
2	39	49	1.0	1.2
33	42	45	1.4	1.6
Mean	41.4	45.1	1.51	1.7

Note: Again there is a mean improvement of ~4/gL. This is highly significant, moving a patient into the low-stress, low-mortality area.

: Serum-Albumin of the Customers

Over the years we have asked customers who use our hygiene system to monitor changes in serum albumin levels. The results below are from those who sent before and after blood tests. The customers go to their own doctor and local laboratory for the test. All customers pay for their own blood test.

Age	Sex	Albumin before	Albumin after	A/G before	A/G after
68	F	41	42	2.0	1.8
40	F	42	45	1.4	1.5
41	M	42	43	-	-
-	F	23	32	0.8	0.9
72	M	32	44	1.6	1.8
52	M	-	48	-	1.8
50	M	-	50	-	1.8
74	F	41	48	-	-
35	F	-	50	-	2.2
40	F	-	51	-	-
60	F	40	40	1.3	1.5
67	M	-	39	-	1.1
46	M	41	54	1.5	1.7
72	M	28	33	1.5	1.5
55	M	50	52	1.3	2.0
55	F	42	48	-	1.8
55	M	44	48	-	1.8
50	F	45	47	1.8	2.2
45	F	42	47	1.5	2.0
Mean		39.46	45.35	1.57	1.73

Note: There is a significant gain of ~5g/L. This represents a gain of ~30g/L, from a total body albumin pool of 320 to 350g. Achieving albumin concentration of 45g/L is the area of less stress and an enormous improvement in general well-being.

: Summary

Albumin concentration maintained ~48g/L may stop - prevent prostate cancer, by binding excess androgens and stabilizing cell growth. The following facts are a summary:
1. Japanese have the highest albumin, lowest prostate cancer.
2. Japanese have the highest standard of personal hygiene.
3. Japanese eat lots of seafood.
4. Avoid over-eating.
The wizard adds:
5. Lowest rate of cancer in Japan is in Okinawa where the water contains Sango coral.
6. Balance Endocrine, Immunity, Digestion, Nutrition, Circulation, Biota, Toxicity, Liver and Kidney functions with Biofield Analysis.

It is clear that prostate cancer is deeply associated with sex hormone mayhem. It is also clear that by restoring/maintaining hormone homeostasis, prevention, even remission, may be possible. It is also clear that sex hormones and the entire homeostasis of the physiology cannot be achieved/maintained without reaching optimal albumin levels of a minimum 48g/L. It is also clear that prostate cancer patients have low albumin and it decreases as they progress from Stage A to Stage D. Low albumin is the best measure of mortality from all causes and all cancers (Lancet, 1989, 2, 1434).

Attempts to restore albumin in the elderly and those with cancer, consistently fail (Nutr. 1990, 6, 225). Clearly, in a modern society, serum albumin is not a measure of nutritional status (Gastroenterology, 1990, 99, 1845). Scientific hygiene cannot only profoundly restore albumin naturally, it has many other astonishing overlooked benefits. Prostate cancer patients seldom die of the cancer because they have many other serious health problems (Sc. Am. Apr’94, p.72-81). Most of these other health problems also respond in an amazing way to these hygiene techniques.

National Health Federation Journal, May 1st 1994
Medical knowledge is for everyone.

Further reading:

Blacklock N. The Genitourinary - The Prostate in Txtbk Geriatric Med & Gerontol, ed Brocklehurst 3rd ed, 1985, p.648-658, Churchill Livingston - Outlines side effects of taking hormones, such as cardiovascular complications whose effects are more lethal that the prostate disease, p.656.
Walsh, P., Diseases of the prostate, in Cecil’s Txtbk Med. 18th ed. Wyngaarden & Smith, 1988, p.1421-1425, WB Saunders, PA. - There is considerable debate concerning the best mode of therapy for each stage of prostate cancer. The most common sites for visceral metastases includes the lungs and liver,p.1424.
Sagalowsky A, Wilson J., Hyperplasia & Carcinoma of the Prostate, in Harrison’s Princ Int Med, 11th ed. e. Braunwald et al, 1987, p. 1582, McGraw Hill, NY. - Japanese immigrants to the US develop prostate cancer with similar frequency. The disease is more common amongst Blacks, reasons are unknown. Treatment is controversial.
Doll R., Petro R., Epidemiology of Cancer, in Oxford Txtbk Med. Ed Weatherall, Ledingham, Warrell, 1984, Oxf. Uni. Press, p.4.66 - On general grounds it seems likely that the disease is dependent on hormonal imbalance, nature of the imbalance remains unknown.
Keller, J. McCune C, Sahasrabudhe D. Urologic & male Genital Cancers, in Clin Oncology, 7th ed, P. Rubin, 1993, WB Saunders, PA. - Evidence suggests a relationship to sex hormones as a cause. Prostatitis and BPH are not considered harbingers of cancer,p.433.
Garrick, M. The Dilemmas of Prostate Cancer, Sc, Am. Apr’94, v.270, p.72-81. - Patients must understand that the risk of aggressive treatment for early prostate cancer may outweigh the benefits. Black American may have the world’s highest incidence of prostate cancer and they are twice as likely to die from it as whites.
(1) One morning in May 1994, on CNN News, there was a report out of Harvard University that operations for Prostate cancer gave no benefit in life expectancy, and there was an 88% incidence of impotence within a year after the operation. They further reported that many doctors fabricate the benefits, and in that summary, the entire approach to prostate cancer via operations was not successful
(2) Note: Several days ago I spoke to Charlot Blachburn, she was quick to identify that over-eating probably overloads the liver, resulting in its inability to manufacture optimal albumin (quantity and quality).