Total Cure for Cancer and Leukemia?

So, I’ve been looking into this book by Rudolf Breuss, who basically argued that fasting, when paired with certain herbal teas, could potentially address just about any ailment one might face.

If anyone here happens to have some firsthand experience—or perhaps even stories from someone else—regarding this kind of dietary approach, I would truly appreciate it if you could share them.

On the other hand, if this isn't really your area of expertise, I'd kindly ask that you refrain from posting anything dismissive or unkind.

Thanks.

Every terminal illness eventually leads to cachexia. If you're starving yourself, you’ll hit that stage even faster.

Cachexia is basically when someone looks like a survivor from Auschwitz—is that too dark? (probably)—and it's usually triggered by things like GI infections, cancer, or just plain starvation...

Ugh, here I go again, having to deal with Sophia Martinez65...
I’ve been around the block—pardon me, I *have* been around the block—dealing with three different "experts" who spent years pretending they could heal people with nothing but quartz crystals, beet juice, and other nonsense...
That's why I get so prickly when people talk about this kind of "treatment."
If just one single person could show me someone who actually recovered using a documented alternative method, I’d jump on board myself. Just once.

I’m dealing with rheumatoid arthritis. It flares up mostly when I cut back on food and fast; after a day or two of fasting, things improve significantly. The swelling in my fingers goes down and my joints move easier. Now, I’m preparing for a full regimen. My doctor wants to ramp up the heavy hitters—corticosteroids and cytostatics—but I think I’ll try a three-week fast first, following Dr. Breuss’s approach.

Daniel Murphy43 said:I’ve been struggling so much with rheumatoid arthritis, and honestly, I notice it gets way better when I cut back on food and try fasting. After just a day or two, the swelling in my fingers goes down and my joints feel way more mobile. So, I'm actually getting ready to dive into full-on therapy. My doctor wants me to ramp up the heavy hitters—like corticosteroids and chemo drugs—but I’m thinking I might try a three-week fast following Dr. Breuss’s method first.

Does anyone know if there's more detailed info out there about this? Ideally something in English, if possible.

Daniel Murphy43 said:I struggle with rheumatoid arthritis, and I notice it gets way worse whenever I cut back on food or fast. After just a day or two of fasting, I feel so much better—my fingers aren't swollen anymore and my joints move much more freely. Because of that, I'm actually preparing for a full fasting regimen. My doctor wants me to ramp up the heavy stuff, like corticosteroids and cytostatics, but I think I'll try a three-week fast first, following Dr. Breuss's approach.

I don't think I could handle a total fast because I honestly love snacking way too much!
And hey, at the end of the day, you've got to eat to live, right?
I'd much rather be full and dealing with my health issues than starving myself just to feel healthy (that’s just me poking fun at myself, so please don't take it personally!)

For me, life gets so much better when I cut out high-carb foods—you know, all the grains, fruit, sugar, and things like beans and peas.
I also steer clear of beef, lamb, and dairy products.
Raw meat just doesn't sit well with me anyway.
In the end, my diet mostly consists of poultry, eggs, fish, veggies, and maybe a little fresh cheese just to keep me happy!
It truly makes such a massive difference in how I feel within just a few days.
Now, I just need to find the willpower to stick to this kind of eating for at least six months straight!
Oh, and no alcohol either, though luckily I don't drink, so that part is easy.😬

Daniel Murphy43 said:I've been struggling with rheumatoid arthritis—it hits hardest when I cut back on food or fast. After just a day or two of fasting, things improve significantly; my fingers aren't as swollen and my joints move better. So, I'm gearing up for some intensive therapy. My doctor wants me to ramp up the heavy stuff—corticosteroids and cytostatics—but I'm thinking I'll try a three-week fast first, following Dr. Breuss's approach.

If I told you that sucking on your thumb for thirty minutes every day would make you feel better—and if I were convincing enough—you’d actually feel it. That’s just the placebo effect at work.😬 😬

Sophia Martinez65 said:If I told you that sucking on your thumb for thirty minutes every day would make you feel better—provided I was persuasive enough—then you actually would feel better. That’s just how the placebo effect works.😬 😬

The placebo effect doesn't change what shows up on a lab report.

But you have real people—actual human beings with names and lives—swearing from experience that they've recovered. And honestly, those subjective accounts can sometimes carry as much weight as any clinical diagnostic report.

I suppose even quite a few doctors are willing to support this kind of approach, and some might even suggest alternative methods themselves.

I’ve never been much of a believer in alternative medicine myself, so I don't really buy into those methods
but my rheumatoid arthritis definitely behaves much better when I actually use my head and stick to the diet described here.

brisknomad6 said:Does anyone have more detailed info on this, maybe even an American version?

Well, there’s actually a translated version of his book available here in the States. I happen to have my own copy on hand, so I suppose you could just ask me if there's anything specific you're curious about.

jadesailor14 said:I’m really not one for alternative methods; I just don't buy into that kind of thing.

I suppose I'm in the same boat, honestly. At least, not until these supposedly "tried and true" ways end up letting me down.

brisknomad6 said:Does anyone have more detailed info on this, preferably in English?

Well, I suppose I have a bit of time to spare.

I actually ended up buying the book. At first glance, it seemed rather silly, but after flipping through it a few times, I must admit I was somewhat surprised by how decent the advice actually is.

The gist of it is... you don't eat anything for about six weeks. Instead, you drink this juice based on a recipe by Breuss, produced by some Swiss company. You can find it at places like CVS or any local pharmacy. It’s basically a vegetable blend—beet, carrot, celery, potato, and radish. Half a liter costs roughly $10. Apparently, a single glass of this stuff provides all the vitamins, minerals, and trace elements required to sustain life. So, theoretically, you wouldn't be lacking anything essential.

On top of that, you’re supposed to drink heaps of herbal tea. Sage, geranium, kidney-supporting blends, calendula, chamomile, and so on. They supposedly provide energy and act as natural healers. The idea is that they stimulate the body's elimination organs, kickstart the kidneys, flush out toxins, and help with inflammation. For every specific ailment, there’s a particular tea recommended to drink.

Now, I guess the catch would be the lack of protein, which we obviously need to survive. This is where his explanation comes in, and it goes something like this:

"Since the body cannot survive without protein, the blood—which requires protein—seeks it out from anything superfluous, such as swelling, accumulations of impurities, or tumors. It is essentially a scalpel-free surgery performed by the blood itself."

In other words, he believes that after fasting for a certain period, the body begins to digest tumors or other growths causing illness. According to him, almost any disease can be addressed through a forty-two-day fast.

If you are healthy, you might opt for a cleansing course for preventative reasons or weight loss. In that case, you use the juices and prescribed teas, but the regimen lasts only three weeks. During this time, you might have some broth or onion soup just to get some protein (unless, of course, you have a tumor that the body can utilize for that purpose). Even then, you probably won't get sick or feel weak. Nothing bad will happen if you don't eat; it’s mostly a matter of psychology, I suppose.

There is quite a lot more to it. If there is anything specific you are curious about, please feel free to ask.

honestly, this was more than enough for me, thanks so much for all the work you put in! 😘

It makes sense to me; I think I even saw something about this on TV once

Why hasn't Ivana Popovic fully recovered from her uterine cancer? It seems alright to me... oh, and gentlebear36, did you ever try that diet? Is it actually safe...🙂)

If I tell you that sucking on a finger for thirty minutes every single day will make things better—and if I’m convincing enough—you're gonna feel the difference. That's just how the placebo effect works.

Look, as long as something actually helps me, I don't give a damn whether it's the actual thing working or just my own head.

I feel compelled to weigh in on this discussion.

The fundamental issue with this type of therapy is that it rejects conventional medicine—specifically chemotherapy. You can't combine them; it’s an all-or-nothing proposition. This raises a difficult question: who is prepared to abandon standard medical care, or deny a loved one a chance at recovery, in favor of a "fasting" regimen that could potentially exhaust someone to the point of death?

I heard about a man in New York City who turned his back on traditional medicine and decided to undergo a fasting protocol using nothing but sauerkraut juice. Apparently, he drank only that and ended up on the brink of death. When his condition worsened, his family finally rushed him to the hospital for IV fluids and stabilization, only for doctors to conclude there were no longer any signs of cancer. I am uncertain if that state persisted or if the cancer eventually returned, which is a vital piece of information I lack. I truly hope it didn't.

It seems to me this is a "to be or not to be" scenario; that is the only way such a decision would be made. In my view, this path should only be considered by those facing extremely aggressive, advanced stages of cancer where the prognosis is already quite grim.

If we are discussing early-stage diagnoses, I would personally stick with chemotherapy. I know several people for whom it was truly effective.

Cancer is a brutal reality. It’s essentially your body signaling that something has gone fundamentally wrong.
When that happens, I think a person has to take a hard look at their life choices. You have to strip away every bad habit and embrace a near-ascetic lifestyle. That means walking away from a high-stress career and moving somewhere quiet—maybe deep into the woods—just to find some peace.

I still maintain that much of this is mental... and ultimately depends on the individual.

Personally, I would never, ever choose chemo.

Daniel Murphy43 said:I’m struggling with rheumatoid arthritis. It usually hits hardest when I cut back on food or fast—within a day or two, I feel much better. My fingers aren't as swollen and my joints move easier. Because of that, I'm getting ready for a full therapy approach. My doctor wants me to ramp up the heavy stuff, like corticosteroids and cytostatics, but I think I’ll try a three-week fast first, following Dr. Breuss's methods.

It's possible you're just reacting to specific foods. When you stop eating, you stop the intake of whatever is triggering you, which explains why you feel better. RA is often linked to dairy and preservatives. For instance, my knees flare up way more if I eat cow's milk cheese, whereas sheep's cheese doesn't bother me as much. There's a whole connection between RA and diet explained in the book "Food: The Miracle Cure." I actually have a copy at home, but it's been sitting with a friend for a while, so I can't recall the author's name offhand. You could probably find it at your local public library—it's a massive tome, but you can just jump to the chapter you need. All the claims are backed by scientific research, both clinical and experimental. Anyway, maybe just cutting out certain foods would help?😘

Just typing this out while I wait for my blood work results and the start of my second round of chemo.
As long as the doctors have methods and therapies available, I’m happy to leave everything in their hands.
If they ever run out of options, then maybe I'll look into some alternative routes.
In the meantime, if there's a kind soul out there who could walk me through the details
of the bone marrow transplant process from a donor, I’d really appreciate it...
Feel free to DM me. Thanks.