4/24/2011

46 days and nights on the Oil and Protein diet without sugar, preservatives, red meat and a host of other goodies has been relatively easy. I am still off chemo! Yes! The Tamoxafin has few side effects, one being hot flashes, but nothing compared to the chemo. The Yoga and meditation has been a helpful tool on my more difficult days. The exercise is good for my body and the meditation helps me put everything into the right perspective. And last but not least the Epsom salt baths continue to soothe and relax me but have not made a huge difference in the neuropathy. I also continue to take the Tumeric tablets to decrease tumors and help with nerve damage, I can't say for sure whether or not this helps. They are not cheap so I'll try to monitor their helpfulness a bit better if I'm going to continue on with them.

Currently I just want to stay off chemo for as long as possible. The break is welcome, but oddly it is almost easier to fight the toughest physical battles like the side effects of chemo. I guess I need something to be really tough to keep me engaged.