Expert: Imran R. - 7/10/2006

Question
Several years ago I had Breast Cancer and had RADIATION-(been free of C for 12 yrs.) Every since then I seem to catch every virus around. I get a lot of yeast infections-I seem to be more sensitive to everything that touches my skin.

I have been haveing trouble with the corner of my mouth (bothe sides) they are also red,cracking and sore. I have full upper dentures-partial bottoms- I seem to keep getting these ulsers in my mouth all the time- I feel like it is some kind of a bacteria I can' get rid of.  Please Help

Answer
Dear Sally

Thank you for contacting me. I just spent over an hour typing out a detailed
letter to you and all the information was suddenly lost on the allexperts
browser, i am not sure what happened. I have re-typed the letter for you again but with
the main points highlighted here. I apologize for any delay in response.

Sally i have actually run into the problem you are having several times before.

The truth is that radiation therapy destroys immune functions.
It may kill cancer cells but will also kill vital cells needed by the immune system
to get rid of and prevent viral/pathogenic threats.

This is the main cause of the infections, ulcers and allergic reactions. Your body cannot
defend itself because the immune system is badly compromised.  

First let us look at dietary recommendations:

Please cut out all soy products, except fermented soy. Miso, tempeh and soy-sauce
are good. [fermented]

Raw soy itself contains goitrogens which depress thyroid function. It also contains
phytic acid which hinders the bodies' ability to absorb proteins, calcium, magnesium,
iron and zinc. In general it is an enzyme inhibitor.

Next, please make sure you avoid all artificial sweeteners:
splenda, sucralose, aspartame, nutra-sweet, equal, acesulfame potassium.

Splenda/sucralose have become very popular these days but are just as bad if not worse
than aspartame. These sweeteners are very toxic and are found in store bought vitamins,
protein powders, anything sugar-free, gum, chocolate, soda... etc. Please read labels carefully
and cut out all artificial sweeteners. This is very important.

Soy and artificial sweeteners both weaken the immune system.  

Supplementation:

There are only two supplements you will need as i see it.

The first is a potent liquid nutritional product. It is high in natural anti-oxidants,
it will stimulate and begin to build your immune functions, as well as balance hormonal
and nervous functions. Overall it will provide you with very good nutrition.

Immune building will prevent infections, skin/environmental related allergies,
and will get rid of ulcers. You will notice this happening within a short time after starting
on this supplement. The yeast infections will also diminish greatly.

The next supplement is a potent probiotic formula containing 16 strains. I am in Canada
and it will be difficult for me to ship this to you, plus it will be more expensive for you with
the shipping prices. I will therefore contact the manufacturer and ask them if they can
ship the product to you at a good price, they are in Arizona after all so it shouldn't be a problem.

This supplement will help your body get rid of and prevent yeast infections completely.
There are many benefits to taking such a flora, besides balance of good bacteria and elimination
of harmful bacteria.

I will get back to you with the product/purchase information as soon as i can.

So for now, start with the dietary recommendations as well as the fruta-vida supplement.
The probiotics can be added a little later and will be an excellent addition to this protocol.

I will be in touch.

With best wishes,

Imran