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NATURAL HEALER How Dr Wu rid himself of cancer with a vegetarian diet
By: ANJIRA ASSAVANONDA
Published: 7/05/2009 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Mylife

At the age of 30, Chinese doctor Tom Wu was diagnosed with
advanced stages of lung cancer, and was told he had only a few
months to live.

However, Dr Wu, who recently spoke with Mylife, has already
reached 70 years old, and to our surprise, he still looks like a young
and healthy man in his 50s.
Not only has he survived, but the doctor has maintained a healthy
life. The cancer is all gone, and he said he's never caught a cold or
other illness for 40 years. He has stopped going for blood tests.
"My body and feelings tell me I'm well, that I'm truly in good
health," says Dr Wu.

His secret lies in the power of natural healing. Dr Wu always
says that no wonder drug can cure diseases. But our own internal
healing power, our immune system, can. And what can strengthen
our immune system are simple foods from Mother Nature, and a
healthy lifestyle. In his view, diseases such as cancer, diabetes and
heart disease can be overcome by changing the diet.
Dr Wu says people get sick because they eat the wrong foods. Fried
food, for example, causes blockage in the arteries, bad circulation,
cholesterol, and heart disease.
"Instead of taking a cholesterol lowering drug, I would urge them to
stop eating greasy food. My suggestion is to eat clean food, which is
high in phytochemicals," he says.
Phytochemicals are natural cleansing agents that will help rid plaque
from your arteries. They come from natural foods such as
vegetables, fruits with their seeds, and common garden herbs.
Phytochemicals will nourish the body's cells so they can fight
against any foreign substances that invade your body.

Dr Wu's outstanding contributions to the development of natural
medicine earned him the "World Famous Doctor Award " from the
UN in 2001, and the "Best Wellness Doctor of the World" award
from India 's World Wellness Open University in March.
The secrets of how he won the fight against lung cancer and
maintains a healthy body are revealed in his first book, Dr Wu's
Principle of Natural Cures,which has recently been translated from
its original Chinese version into a Thai edition, Thammachart Chuay
Chewit, published by Nanmeebooks Publications.
It was launched in Thailand in March.
Dr Wu says what's written in the book is unique and easy to
understand because "the author is both the doctor and the patient
himself". All the ideas and guidelines suggested in the book come
from his own experience as well as what he has learned from his
patients.
Dr Wu turns to natural medicine.
Dr Wu had first studied Western medicine in France , and then
furthered his education in alternative therapy, earning a doctorate
degree.
The turning point arrived when he was diagnosed with lung cancer
at the age of 30. Modern medicine gave him no hope; it was too
late to remove the damaged parts of the lung. The cancer had
already spread to other organs, and the doctor told him he had only
a few months left.
In his despair, Dr Wu picked up the Bible and prayed to God. Then
the Bible fell to the floor, and he read the page it opened to
carefully.. The chapter talked about the days God created the Earth
and everything needed for human beings. Then he created Adam
and Eve, and told both of them that plants, vegetables and seeded
fruits growing on Earth have been provided for them to eat.
"I thought about what I had eaten in the past - meat, fish, fried and
grilled food, sweet cake, but God simply wanted us to eat
vegetables and sour fruits. I was confused and doubted whether I
would become weak if I ate too many vegetables and less meat,"
says Dr Wu.
Yet he decided to follow the Bible's guidance. He ate a lot of
vegetables and fruits, drank clean water, and completely adjusted
his lifestyle - his sleeping, breathing and exercise habits.
Nine months later, he went for a check-up, and surprisingly no
cancer cells were detected.
He advised people in his family and in the neighbourhood about his
discovery, and studied natural medicine until he received a
doctorate degree in naturopathy and nutrition from the US .
Dr Wu has been a frequent speaker at worldwide forums, spreading
his knowledge on natural cures and the use of organic food. He
advises people to use the most simple foods in the most natural
way in order to fight illnesses and maintain good health.

Dr Wu's secrets to good health
Published: 7/05/2009 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Mylife
The human body has the power to heal itself. The immune system has a self defence
mechanism to block and destroy bacteria or viruses that invade our
bodies, while the self-healing mechanism will get us back on the road to
recovery. When you have a cold and take medicine, the medication may kill
the virus but your immune system will not fully function, and its efficiency will
decrease. As a result, your body will be more vulnerable to germs.
Dr Wu's principle is to strengthen the immune system, and avoid medication
as much as possible. In his book, he offers the following guidelines to good
health:

1. Have at least three bowel movements a day.
Other health experts may advise one bowel movement a day, but Dr Wu says
that's not enough.. You need three to four bowel movements a day in order to
excrete all the accumulated faeces from your intestine. Your liver will not be
overburdened and it also helps reduce cholesterol in your body.

2. Drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable smoothies each day.
This is a way to ingest enough phytochemicals to strengthen the body's cells
and immune system.. Use not only the flesh, but also the skin and seeds of
fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, as they are rich in phytochemicals.
Most of the fruit seeds have small amounts of cyanide which kill bacteria and
viruses without damaging the body.
Actually the recommended smoothie diet is six glasses a day, two in the
morning, one before lunch, two more in the afternoon, and one more before
dinner. However, if that's too much, you may start with three glasses a day.
Use a high powered blender (at least three horsepower) as it can release
phytochemicals from the fibre. It's best to choose sour fruits like green or red
apples, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and lime.

3. Sunbathe 30 minutes daily.
We often hear that the Sun's UV rays will damage our skin, and many people
apply sunblock before going out.
But Dr Wu says the opposite. He says the UV rays will help convert
cholesterol underneath the skin into vitamin A which helps moisten the skin
and prevent skin cancer, and also vitamin D that helps prevent colds,
osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer.
"Therefore, use the Sun. Expose yourself to sunlight about one-half hour a
day, at noon or another appropriate time based on your local climate.
The Sun will make you healthier," says Dr Wu.

4. Exercise 30 minutes a day.
Don't exercise for more than 30 minutes. If you go beyond that, your body will
be overworked.
"If you do it more than half an hour, that will become labour, not exercise.
Your heart and your body will be working too hard ," he says.

5. Shower with hot, then cold water.
Try an alternating cold and hot water shower: Three minutes of hot water
followed by 30 seconds of cold water, then repeat twice more.
This process will bring a rush of blood and energy to your body. It helps
increase your immune system, blood circulation, and metabolism.

6. Drink a lot of water, in the correct way.
How much water you need to drink each day depends on your specific
situation. If your office is air-conditioned, drinking six glasses of water a day is
enough. If your work involves lots of walking, you have to drink 8-10 glasses a
day. If you work under the hot sun, then 10-12 glasses of water are required.
The way you drink is also important. The correct way is to sip it little by little, to
give your body cells time to absorb the water. If you drink the whole glass
down at once, your cells can't absorb it all, and the water will be excreted as
urine.

7. Eat according to your blood type.
Your blood type determines what you should eat. Eating the wrong foods will
make you sick.
People with blood type O have to eat a certain amount of meat. If they eat
only vegetables for a long time, their body won't absorb all the substances
they need to strengthen their immune system. The recommended diet for this
group is 75% vegetables, 10% fruits, 10% meat, seafood and goat's milk
(avoid cow's milk), and 5% grains.
People with blood type A, however should avoid milk and meat, while
increasing grains and fruits. People with blood type B should also avoid meat,
while those with blood type AB should avoid chicken and beef.

8. Eat according to your biological clock.
Every human being has a biological clock that tells us when to eat, sleep, and
wake up. If you don't follow your biological clock, the organs will lose their
balance. Toxins and wastes won't be excreted from your body, and soon you'll
get sick.
According to Dr Wu, the biological clock is divided into three phases.
From 4am to noon is the time for bowel movements, so in the morning you
should eat foods with lots of fibre. Fruit and vegetable smoothies are
recommended.
From noon to 8pm , your body will absorb food so lunch is the most important
meal. A vegetable salad with grains is recommended. Fish or boiled eggs can
be added to your lunch. Avoid meat at dinner as the amino acids in the meat
will disturb your sleep. Try to finish dinner by 6pm .
From 8pm to 4am , the nutrients and energy from food will be distributed
throughout your body organs. The golden time for your sleep is between
10pm and 2am , as your immune and self-healing system will function at its
best.