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Also by Dr. Peter J. DAdamo with Catherine Whitney
Eat Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Diet Solution to Staying
Healthy, Living Longer, and Achieving Your Ideal Weight
Cook Right 4 Your Type: The Practical Kitchen
Companion to Eat Right 4 Your Type
Live Right 4 Your Type: The Individualized Prescription for
Maximizing Health, Metabolism, and Vitality
in Every Stage of Your Life
Eat Right 4 Your Type Complete Blood Type Encyclopedia
Eat Right 4 Your Baby: The Individualized Guide to Fertility and
Maximum Health During Pregnancy, Nursing, and
Your Babys First Year
Blood Type O: Food, Beverage and Supplement Lists
Blood Type A: Food, Beverage and Supplement Lists
Blood Type B: Food, Beverage and Supplement Lists
Blood Type AB: Food, Beverage and Supplement Lists
DR. PETER J. DADAMO
WITH CATHERINE WHITNEY
DEDICATED TO MY PATIENTS,
WHOSE COURAGE AND DETERMINATION
IN THE FACE OF CANCER IS
A DAILY INSPIRATION FOR ME
AN IMPORTANT NOTE: This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical recommendations of physicians or other health-care providers. Rather, it is intended to offer information to help the reader cooperate with physicians and health professionals in a mutual quest for optimum well-being. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this book.
The recipes contained in this book are to be followed exactly as written. Neither the publisher nor the author is responsible for an individual readers health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision.
The publisher and author are not responsible for any goods and/or services offered or referred to in this book and expressly disclaim all liability in connection with the fulfillment of orders for any such goods and/or services and for any damage, loss, or expense to person or property arising out of or relating to them.
While the author has made every effort to provide accurate telephone numbers and Internet addresses at the time of publication, neither the publisher nor the author assumes any responsibility for errors, or for changes that occur after publication.
Acknowledgments
THIS BOOK OFFERS THE BEST THAT NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE AND blood type science have to offer in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It has been a collaborative process, and I want to express my deep thanks to the people who have been involved in its creation.
I am most grateful to Martha Mosko DAdamo, not only my partner in life and in parenting, but also my partner in bringing the valuable wisdom about blood type to the world. Martha daily provides love, support, insight, and inspiration to all of my endeavors.
Catherine Whitney, my writer, and her partner, Paul Krafin, are invaluable word masters who have once again captured exactly the right tone in tackling this complex topic.
My literary agent and friend, Janis Vallely, always takes time to listen and advise. Her quiet guidance and personal support make the work possible.
I would also like to acknowledge others who have made significant contributions to this book: my colleague Bronner Handwerger, N.D., whose research and clinical abilities helped make this book comprehensive and practical; Heidi Merritt, who continues to make an important contribution to the work; John Harris, who helped immeasurably with the fact checking; and Catherines agent, Jane Dystel, who provided advice and support.
Amy Hertz, my editor at Riverhead/Putnam, has been the force behind the success of all the blood type books, and she continues to guide my work with dedication and skill.
As always, I am extremely grateful to the wonderful staff at Riverhead Books and Putnam. They have been tireless and enthusiastic, and their efforts have made it possible to continue bringing this important work to the market.
PETER J. DADAMO, N.D.
INTRODUCTION
New Tools to Fight Cancer
EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I HEAR AN ANECDOTE FROM A PATIENT in my clinic that makes a lasting impression. Since youve picked up a book on how to fight cancer with the Blood Type Diet, let me share a story that has stayed with me.
Several years ago, one of my favorite patients, who was battling breast cancer, came to the clinic for an examination. Doc, I had an interesting experience at the cancer center the other day, she said. As you know, I go to the weekly breast cancer support group. About halfway through our last meeting, a figure hurried past the door and then stopped and did a double take. I recognized him as the head radiation oncologist. He is also a brilliant researcher and originally trained in Asia. Very no-nonsense. Anyway, he walked into the room and pointed to the copy of Eat Right 4 Your Type I was holding. I always take it to the meetings. Very good book. Very important book, he said. Well, I have been so used to having my doctors roll their eyes when I bring up the subject of your research, I just had to ask him what prompted his display of enthusiasm. Oh, he exclaimed, very simple. Last few people in cancer groups always waving that book.
THE BLOOD TYPE DIET can benefit everyone. You dont have to be sick to see the effects. But most of the people who come to my clinic or contact my Web site are dealing with a serious chronic disease or have received a distressing medical diagnosis. They want to know how they can hone the general guidelines of the Blood Type Diet to target their illness. Dr. Peter J. DAdamos Eat Right 4 Your Type Health Library has been introduced with these people in mind.
Cancer: Fight It with the Blood Type Diet allows you to take full advantage of the medicinal benefits of eating and living according to your blood type. If you think of the standard Blood Type Diet as the foundation, the guidelines in this book provide a more targeted overlay for people who want to act aggressively to achieve maximum health, prevent cancer, or treat precancerous or cancerous conditions. These dietary and lifestyle adaptations, individualized by blood type, supply additional ammunition to your disease-fighting arsenal. Specifically, they can activate your blood types immune system protective function to ward off carcinogens, eliminate dangerous toxins, and destroy aberrant cancer cells. In the process, they will give you the strength and energy you need to fight your way back to good health.
Heres what youll find thats new:
A disease-fighting category of blood type-specific food values, the Super Beneficials, emphasizing foods that have medicinal properties in strengthening your immune system and killing cancer cells.
A disease-specific breakdown of the Neutral