Month: March 2026

Common Health Problems: Gallbladder Disease

Understanding the cause of gallbladder disease will help you with preventing or treating it. More than 90% of gallstones found in people living in affluent nations are composed primarily of cholesterol. When the bile fluids in the gallbladder become over-saturated with cholesterol, precipitation of the cholesterol into solid crystals begins, and then gradually accumulate to form stones of variable sizes. A diet high in cholesterol-containing foods–red meats, poultry, fish, and dairy products–is the primary culprit for the development of the super saturated levels of cholesterol in the bile. Polyunsaturated oils (vegetable oils), too, will cause the liver to excrete larger quantities of cholesterol that pass into the fluids in the gallbladder, and thereby favor stone formation…

https://www.drmcdougall.com/education/common-health-problems/gallbladder-disease/

Hormonal Balance After 50. Do You Need HRT?

Let’s break this down precisely. This is not an in-depth discussion, but I [Gutavo Tolosa] hope it will help answer some questions.

1. Breast cancer is strongly hormone-sensitive

Many breast cancers are estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), meaning they grow in response to estrogen.

Higher lifetime exposure to estrogen → higher risk

Factors that increase exposure:

Early menstruation

Late menopause

Hormone replacement therapy

Higher body fat (estrogen is produced in adipose tissue)

 

2. Dairy: the strongest dietary concern

Why dairy is implicated:

a) Natural hormones in milk

Milk (especially from pregnant cows) contains:

Estrogens (estradiol, estrone)

Progesterone

Even though amounts are small, chronic exposure + biological sensitivity is the concern.

b) IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor 1)

Dairy consumption raises IGF-1 levels in humans

IGF-1 promotes:

Cell growth

Inhibition of apoptosis (cell death)

This is critical because cancer = uncontrolled cell growth.

Epidemiology:

Higher IGF-1 levels are associated with an increased risk of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers.

c) Observational data

Several large cohort studies show:

Higher dairy intake → modestly higher breast cancer risk

Particularly hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer

3. Meat: indirect hormonal and carcinogenic pathways

a) Not primarily about hormones (in most cases)

Unlike dairy, meat is less about estrogen content and more about:

b) IGF-1 and growth signaling

Diets high in animal protein → higher IGF-1

c) Cooking byproducts

High-temperature cooking (grilling, frying) produces:

HCAs (heterocyclic amines)

PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)
→ both are carcinogenic

d) Processed meats

Classified by the World Health Organization as:

Group 1 carcinogen (same category as tobacco, but not same magnitude of risk)

 

4. Hormones added vs natural hormones

Important distinction:

In the U.S., growth hormones are sometimes used in cattle (e.g., rBST)

In many countries, regulations differ.

However:
The bigger issue is natural hormones + biological signaling (IGF-1), not just added hormones

 

5. What the strongest scientific consensus says

Major organizations like:

American Cancer Society

World Cancer Research Fund

Agree on this:

âś” Diet influences cancer risk
âś” Plant-rich diets are protective
âś” Limiting processed and red meat is advisable
âś” Maintaining healthy weight is critical

But:
They do not say dairy or meat alone “cause” breast cancer

 

6. The plant-based perspective:

A whole-food, plant-based pattern tends to:

Lower circulating estrogen levels

Reduce IGF-1

Increase fiber → helps eliminate excess estrogen

Reduce inflammation

This creates a less favorable environment for cancer development

 

Bottom line

Yes — hormone-related mechanisms linked to dairy (and to a lesser extent animal protein overall) are plausibly involved in breast cancer risk

No — they are not the single cause; risk depends on a complex interaction of:

Genetics

Hormones

Lifestyle

Body composition

Environmental exposures

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Mar 20, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* Christ the Healer audio
* Kenneth Hagin lectures

EXERCISE:
* hand/wrist workout

WATER:
(2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* buckwheat Mickey Mouse pancake w/ blueberries, sliced almonds, strawberries & pure date syrup
* leftover spaghetti  from yesterday
* unsweetened applesauce sauce
* Actual veggie burger w/ unsalted pistachios

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
  

Fresh vs. Frozen Broccoli: Is One Actually Healthier Than the Other?

… frozen broccoli is generally higher in vitamins C and A as well as some antioxidants, compared to fresh broccoli that’s been sitting in your crisper for several days,

… frozen vegetables are blanched to help preserve color, safety, and texture, which can reduce water-soluble and heat-sensitive nutrients, including sulforaphane.

… to make frozen broccoli even more nutritious. “Chopping broccoli and letting it sit for about 30–40 minutes before cooking allows an enzyme called myrosinase to activate, which helps increase the formation of sulforaphane,” Hadley says. “Adding a small amount of mustard seed after cooking can also help boost sulforaphane production, making both fresh and frozen broccoli more nutritionally impactful.

https://www.realsimple.com/fresh-vs-frozen-broccoli-is-one-healthier-11894791

Mar 19, 2026 of Low-SOS Vegan Plan

(This blog began 3/15/2015)

MEDITATION:
* No Greater Love podcast
* Christ the Healer audio
* Read God’s promises for health
* Biblical Research Institute

EXERCISE:
* 30 minute rebounding session outdoors as sun rose
* 15 minute non-stop lightweight kettleball workout (lifting, curling, swinging, etc) following meal
* hand-wrist workout

WATER:
(2) Ă— (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* fresh banana & home-frozen jackfruit
* very veggie sub sandwich w/ sodium-free pistachios & plain sparkling water w/ shot of soft XL-drink
* 3 unsulphured, unsweetened, organic apricots
* Mediterranean chopped salad, Meati breakfast patty, teff injera

… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

Ratatouille Flatbread Pizza Recipe | Dr. McDougall

https://www.drmcdougall.com/recipes/ratatouille-flatbread-pizza/

Ingredients
1 1/2 Cups Ratatouille
1 1/2 Cups Mashed potatoes
2 Sprouted whole-grain tortillas
To Taste Fresh basil


Directions
1.Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 400 degrees.

2. Place whole grain tortillas or flatbreads onto a baking sheet.

3. Slather
with a thick layer of mashed pototoes.

4. Top the potatoes with the ratatouille, and sprinkle fresh basil over the ratatouille.

5. Bake flatbread pizzas for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn crispy and golden brown, and the center is hot and bubbling.

Remove from oven, and serve hot.

Christ the Healer audiobook by FF Bosworth

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Audio

Here’s a table of contents from F. F. Bosworth (revised/expanded edition) BOOK, Christ the Healer, which should align somewhat with the audiobook version:

* 5:26 Lesson 1. To Those Needing Healing

* 23:36 Lesson 2. Did Jesus Redeem Us from Our Diseases When He Atoned for Our Sins?

* 1:11:19 Lesson 3. Is Healing for All?

* 1:54:50 Lesson 4. The Lord’s Compassion

* 2:27:00 Lesson 5. How to Appropriate the Redemptive and Covenant Blessing of Bodily Healing

* 3:15:24 Lesson 6. Appropriating Faith

* 3:28:40 Lesson 7. How to Receive Healing from Christ

* 3:57:35 Lesson 8. How to Have Your Prayers Answered

* 4:05:39 Lesson 9. The Faith That Takes

* 4:17:47  Lesson 10. Our Confession

* 5:05:44 Lesson 11. Fullness of God’s Life: The Secret of Victory

* 5:25:24 Lesson 12. God’s Garden

* 5:32:37 Lesson 13. Why Some Fail to Receive Healing from Christ

* 5:52:14 Lesson 14. Paul’s Thorn

* 6:24:50 Lesson 15. Thirty-One Questions

* Lesson 16. Testimonies

* Lesson 17. The Ultimate Triumph

Fred Francis Bosworth (January 17, 1877 – January 23, 1958) was an American evangelist, an early religious broadcaster, and a 1920s and Depression-era Pentecostal faith healer who was later a bridge to the mid-20th century healing revival. Christ the Healer is a classic book on healing that every child of God needs to read to understand his rights.

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Amazon book review by Erin, RN:

One of the Most Powerful and Anointed Works I’ve Ever Read!

Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017

Are you, or someone you love, in need of healing? Do you have questions about Christ’s ability or willingness to heal? Do you wonder if the healing ministry of Christ Jesus is still operative in our present day as it was in the time of His earthly ministry? I assure you it is. This book, endorsed by many in the healing ministry, is one of the very first to address this controversial yet relevant topic. Many testify that while reading this book, they received their healing from the LORD. I have witnessed this firsthand myself, as I have given it to several patients as a practicing RN. As a Spirit-filled believer who nearly lost my life to a severe and complicated web of illnesses, I am a living witness to God’s miraculous healing power. I would like to introduce you to the book that has changed millions of lives! This can not be overstated enough. If you are in need of healing, or question the authenticity of Christ’s healing ministry today, this book is for you! There’s none better. Your faith will rise to new levels as the gifts of healing and faith are revealed in the scriptures through an intelligent discussion of theological truths that are presented with an anointing of God’s Holy Spirit. A life-changing phenomenal read! One of those rare books that will never be duplicated. The very breath of God is upon each page. I recommend it as a staple in every Christian home and library.