06/19/2010: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Atkins diet is based on acid forming foods and the pancreas is a large reservoir of alkaline substance. The pancreas needs alkaline substances to protect itself and thus the Atkins diet is likely to be one of the causes of acute pancreatitis. The remedy, I believe, is to rebuild the lost bicarbonates by taking baking soda, at 1/2 teaspoon two or three times a day [Ed note: mixed with 8 oz of water] after meals about 30 minutes. It takes about two weeks to notice improvement as the body tries to get the bicarbonate to its normal level. It should be noted that weight loss is due more to dietary intake of proteins rather then Atkin's diet per se. However proteins breakdown into amino acids, and the meat products are high in phosphate and they are cancer causing. If the body has insufficient ability to neutralize the acid causing meats, the pancreas get damage. This brings to possible autoimmunity disorder, where one methods I used to reduce them is taking some borax (boron) supplementation, such as 1/4 teaspoon in a liter of drinking water for one week. A daily dose of 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt in a cup of water will help increase the salinity as a way of raising the body's immune system. Thereafter, once two weeks has passed, the baking soda should still be continued, to at least 2 times a day to keep the pancreas fully bathed.

If weight loss is desired, there is a much simpler protocol, just avoid the sugars, fats and carbohydrates. When Dr. Atkins died, he did have a high cholesterol level. So obviously fatty liver can be from high fat meats, and fatty liver can occur. Hence granulated lecithin 1 teaspoon twice a day is taken also to restore liver to it's normal state, by removing the fats using a fat emulsifiying lecithin. In any case if you want to market any latest weight loss fad, it has to be complicated enough that people will buy book, too simple is simply unmarketable. Weight gain is generally seen as too much sugar in the system is converted to glycogen and fats, and fats are simply that, the body has great difficulty converting fats to energy, while proteins has little or no energy content and hence doesn't make you fat in general. However, as in all sugar, carbohydrate and protein they make your body acid, and the first organ to go is the pancreas since that's the major organ that has the most bicarbonates and hence are sensitive to acid forming food.

In addition, there are key amino acid more directly lated to weight loss, these include, l carnitine and often taken together with alpha lipoic acid, but also glutamine and glycine, and now and then arginine and lysine. These are the common supplements I used for weight loss. Certain amino acid are inhibitory and act as appetite suppressant such as taurine and glycine. Some minerals are appetite suppressants such as boron that I see most often. I don't generally use excitotoxins such as phenylalanine as it tends to damage the nervous system and weight back come back with a vengence. That's cause these excitotoxins damages the nervous system by overexciting them. The same can be said for monosodium glutamate, in low amounts they increase appetite in high amounts they have opposite effect, but that damages the hypothalamus and causes lifelong obesity. This is why scientist inject MSG into weanling rats so they can become obese. The same effect is also true whenever vaccinations are given to babies and they sometimes do add monosodium glutamate into these vaccinations.

One particular mineral besides boron that acts as mineral appetite suppressant is the zinc. Preferably I used zinc acetate, other forms such as zinc sulfate tend to induce vomiting. I believe it's the sulfate, and can be found also in epsom salt such as magnesium sulfate. Some may not be effected, but quite many Thais here seems to initiate vomiting after taking them in two or three hours will initiate vomiting. Generally zinc acetate is taken for only 50 mg per day for only one week, then I just stop them so that there's no exccessive zinc buildup and may take it again whenever the need arise a month or two."

EC: Incidentally, Ted (aka Parhatsathid Napatalung) was just quoted in Dr. Sircus' newsletter yesterday on this very subject! Here's the link to the article entitled, "The Pancreas, Bicarbonate and Diabetes" http://blog.imva.info/?p=649#arrive. Ted is quoted in the 2nd paragraph.

06/20/2010: Janet from Poynette, Wisconsin, Usa replies: "Thank you, Ted, for your comments on acid forming foods. I suffered several attacks of acute pancreatitis over a period of about 6 months before I discovered what was causing it. I would get symptoms soon after eating 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (which I ground myself). My daughter used the same product with no problems so I don't think it was contaminated. I have read that raw seeds and grains (that have not been cooked or sprouted) contain a growth inhibitor that require pancreatic enzymes to break down and digest so I came to the conclusion that I may be depleted of some of these enzymes. I am 61 years old this happened about 5 years ago, I have never had these symptoms before or since (I now avoid raw flaxseed meal) and I have never had a problem with indigestion (always considered myself to have a 'cast iron stomach'). I have eaten other raw nuts and seeds and have had no reaction. What do you think?

Thank you,
Janet"

06/20/2010: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Should the bicarbonate be diluted in water?"

EC: Yes, always! We'll insert that into Ted's post.. thanks for catching the omission.

06/09/2011: Shawn from Youngstown, Ohio replies: "around 85% of acute pancreatitis cases are caused by alcohol... Whether long term abuse or a night of binge drinking. smoking can also aggrivate the pancreas.

i have had chronic pancreatitis since 2005. I have also been hospitalized around 40 times for acute pancreatitis. I did not drink but did smoke. it took six years of testing and hospitalizations before doctors in pittsburgh at UPMC determined what the root cause of my attacks were. I have pancreas divism. basically, the duct that pancreatic enzymes flow through to reach the duodenum does not work. my enzymes flow through an auxillary duct which is very narrow compared to the main duct. this duct becomes blocked and the enzymes flow back into the pancreas and actually start digesting the pancreas. pancreas divism is not all that uncommon and usually won't cause acute pancreatitis by itself. pittsburgh did dna gene testing and determined that I have a mutated spink1 gene. this gene along with the divism keeps causing me to have acute pancreatitis over and over. there is no cure but I periodically have stents placed into my pancreatic duct to ensure enzyme flow.

pancreatitis has become more common over the past 15-20 years, especially in men. for people who don't drink alcohol, diet is probably the main cause. a low fat diet helps to keep the pancreas from working too hard. also, foods that are more difficult to digest like red meats should be minimized. there's no need to go full on vegetarian or vegan, but just limiting the amount of all meats in one's diet will be beneficial.

also, there are supplements with pancreatic enzymes that are helpful. anything with amylase, lipase, and protease can be taken to help digest food and keep the pancreas from having to work too much.

diet and supplements are good starts and can really help minimize pancreatic episodes. however, pancreatitis is very serious and there is no substitute for medical care by a specialist... And not a GI doctor, a pancreas specialist. I actually know more about acute and chronic pancreatitis than my family doctor."

02/10/2012: Adam from South Lake Tahoe, Ca replies: "Thank you so much for posting this I've been having pancreatitis attacks in the last years and since ive found out I've quit drinking alcohol and it's still is happening. I've gone to the doctor and they want to send me to a G.I specialist at UC Davis. I've been to the hospital 3 times in the past 5 months and I've changed my diet no fatty foods minimum meats, no red meats..... I'm trying the aloe vera juice, papaya juice, I'm praying that this works. Thank you so much you've made my day!"

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06/25/2009: Nik from Mumbai, India replies: "Hello Lisa,

Im from Mumbai, India. I am having symptoms of pancreatitis...The gnawing pain radiating through the back..loss of apettite, indigestion etc. Trust me, the pain's horrible!. have had it for several days now. It has upset my entire schedule. Affect my work terribly.I'm doing Indian herbs ( Ayurved ) for a while now. Still there's little relief ( Ayurvedic takes time as it cures from the root ). After having read your story, I must say its a real miracle. And God almighty bless your sister. I have tried aloe vera juice a few days back. But i wasn't aware that even papaya juice helps. Can you suggest the dosage / quantity? Do i need to mix both together or consume them seperate?
Please suggest.

Regards,
XYZ."

06/10/2010: Purelife from Columbia, Sc replies: "To Lisa Smith from Marshall, TX. Can you tell if this was green papaya juice, or the ripe (yellow) papaya juice that was used? Did you juice them together?"

[YEA]  10/25/2010: Clarence from Mumbai, India replies: "I was suffering from pancreatitis and was getting constant pain in the upper abdomen. The first thing was that I adopted a total vegetarian dies eating leafy vegetables, I lost a lot of weight suddenly over a span of six months. I then read of Aloe vera & papaya juice. I started taking 15ml each by mixing both the juices, twice a day for two weeks. My appetite & digestion has improved improved and I am on the road to recovery. It is a miracle potent."

[YEA]  09/25/2011: Mltyner from Jacksonville, Fl Duval replies: "After an ERCP to remove a gallstone in the common bile duct, I was one of those cases that got pancreatitis on Feb. 17th. I have lost 29 pounds and having pain after eating every meal. I have had every test imagineable and gone to Mayo Clinic as well. All that was found was a cyst in my pancreas that was 2mm. But even though the testing all testing came back normal I still had pain after every meal. I have been praying for God to help me, to heal me. I was drawn to one of the articles on this site about drinking Aloe Juice and Papaya Juice. I started yesterday and within a few hours I could tell the difference in my pain. This morning I got up and had no pain. I believe this is my answer. Thank you for your post and Thank God for finding this."

[YEA]  03/16/2012: Lisa from Marshall, Texas replies: "omgosh!!!! I had forgot this posting and I am amazed and blessed by hearing this has helped others.. It changed my sister's life.. She has never had acute pancreatitis again. We also had an older family member cured as well. My mom mixed them together because aloe juice is not so fantastic (taste wise) by itself and she used organic papaya juice pure... I'm sure any color will be fine... She used 1/3 cup each 3 times a day.. You may have play around with it to see what works for you.... For our family it is a God given cure.. God bless.. I will check back more frequently to make sure I can reply for help."

04/11/2012: Elaine from Halifax, Ns.canada replies: "I was wondering how long do you take the aloe Vera juice and Papaya... Do you have to take it for the rest of your life?"

[YEA]  05/07/2012: Kpoole40 from Atlanta, Georgia replies: "I started this last week and had been having problems for almost a year now. This is the first thing that has worked. Thank you all for the post! Please note that you should get "inner filet" aloe vera. I did the aloe vera juice last week, but am using the gel this week. The gel seems to be working better, but that's perhaps because I'm already a week into the regime. Although the gel makes the papaya juice thick and is a little unappealing. I just shoot it very quickly about 1/3-1/2 cup each, twice a day. The lady at the market where I get the Aloe Vera explained that the other (not "INNER FILET") makes your stomach cramp. Good luck to all. This has saved me!!!"

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[YEA]  05/17/2010: Logan from Fort Lauderdale, Fl replies: "I too have an ongoing Pancreas condition, I am a 44 year old male and I started incorporating ACV into my Diet a week ago. plain old ACV and balsamic vinegar in dressing and such. after years of suffering I am feeling much better over all. Normally I am always starving especially after eating healthier foods and veggies. now I feel much more satisfied and my digestion has improved. I believe ACV can benefit most people on "Proton pump inhibitors" and the like. The Doctors have been trying to get me to take them for years. never seemed like a good Idea to disable part of my digestion process. I always disliked sour and vinegary things, turns out it's what the doctor should have "Ordered" long ago.."

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08/02/2011: Sabina from Chicago, Il replies: "I have son with pancreatitis. Can you tell me how you overcome this. Please I need help since you said no more trouble with pancreas.

Thanks"

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10/21/2011: Rob from Manhattan, New York replies: "Duane, that is great news.. Thank you for sharing. I am curious to know more in detail of your father's protocol. Considering his age and prognosis this is truly beating the norm... for pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult from the perspective of mainstream medical procedures."

11/19/2011: Pam from Kansas City, Mo replies: "Dear Duane, I am so happy to hear of your father's success and it has also given me hope. My husband has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer also. He is living in another city at this time but will be home the weekend after Thanksgiving. He developed jaundice and a horrible rash which led to the diagnois. He has a tumor in his liver and has a stint inserted to drain the poison from his body. He has improved a bit from this procedure. I am steadily looking for alternatives for him once he arrives. If you would take the time to respond in more detail about your Dad's treatment I would be so grateful. You may email me at pantwine(at)msn.com. I agree with your assessment of what it takes to fight, but I need direction of what to do. Thank you!"

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12/29/2010: Anna from Houston, Texas replies: "Stop the flax seed, I also have pancretitis due to beningn tumors. See if that helps."

12/29/2010: Mike from Montreal, Quebec, Canada replies: "Fish is so healthy for you that it is not recommended to avoid it entirely. That might be your problem. I suggest for you to do some reading on the health benefits of eating fish and that might in the long run improve your health condition. Also did you know that vegetarians who avoid meat are very likely to suffer health issues because of deficiency of eating meat which contains very important substances for your body not found in fruits and vegetables ? Also fat in controlled amount is essential for proper cell growth. Your diet should at least consist of 20% meat in order for your body to stay healthy."

07/11/2011: Kingstrider from Islamabad, Pakistan replies: "I am 23 years old and I have been having recurring acute pancreatitis attacks for the last 6 years. I had my first severe attack almost 6 years ago, when my emaylays levels, etc shot sky high. My abdomen became hard as rock and my pancreas was swelled up. The pain subsided almost 2 weeks later. On my second attack doctors spotted a shadow in my gal bladder, and after careful examination it was removed. Sadly after all these years my attacks are still occuring. The severity differs every time, and it has hampered my education and my work life ever since. I am not an alcoholic or a smoker. Doctors can't find a cause, and sometimes during an attack nothing is detected in the ultrasound report. Could anyone help me out on my diet or on any sort of cure for this disease."

08/16/2011: Sharon from Oak Park, Michigan replies: "Try Barley grass. It worked for me."

10/19/2011: G.moore from St. Paul, Mn replies: "You can try cran -grape juices eat lots of greens such as spinach, collard, mustard, turnips, garlic and onion in all you eat it seems to help with breaking down foods. Cut out as much beef as possible. I mean 90% make it a treat, here's some meats that don't bother me a bit- chicken and gyro meat, some turkey, you must pay attention to your body it's gonna be hard but you must. This is how you will know what triggers for you, no hot sauces, low sodium. You have to start making your favorites a treat. Sweets don't seem to bother me- might not with you too. I gathered input from people who has this crap, keep fruits and peanuts in ya diet, docs didn't tell me none of what I'm telling ya, when I have an attack, I get in a tub of water then get it hot as I can stand it. I trade one for the other- seems crazy but works, you'll be wowed what the body get use to, I've been dealing with this since I was 19, now I'm 33, I tried all through trial and error. So sick of doctor through all the yrs, ask ya doc for this med called ZENPEP 10,000 units use these after meals- trust me they help!!! GOOD LUCK and BEST WISHES. P.S. just pay attention to how you react to the foods ya eat!!"

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