Hi Everyone,
The following information is based on Dr. Budwig's books - The Oil-Protein Cookbook[1952] and Cancer-the Problem and the Solution[1999] and is on my website at On the website, click on FUNDAMENTALS at the top of the front page to read more about the Budwig plan in greater detail; also, view the video at the bottom of the front page to see the FO/CC recipe being made & read member testimonials.
Unfortunately 99% of websites and books, other than Dr. Budwig's books, have incorrect information about her plan. Authors/websites offering "Budwig information" that includes supplements may be giving guidance that's dangerous, reducing the chance of healing. Dr Budwig did not include supplements & wrote about avoiding most, but not all, of them. It's also important to follow the FULL Budwig plan below, instead of only flax oil/cottage cheese.
Below are Guidelines, in brief, of the Budwig Diet & Lifestyle Plan - you don't have to consume all the foods on this list each day. ADJUST THE AMOUNTS OF FOOD TO FIT YOUR SIZE & DIGESTIVE ABILITY. Each food or liquid below has an important purpose. They all fight cancer, heart disease, arthritis & more. There's good reason for following the schedule as stated below, but if necessary, adjust it to your needs.
The Budwig plan is a healthy way of healing and may take 3 months or more before significant improvement occurs. It's also possible to feel worse during the 2nd month; as cancer cells begin to die off, some may go into the blood stream. The program needs to be continued even after becoming cancer-free or the cancer could return. Eating the forbidden foods named below and experiencing overwhelming stress can promote cancer growth for people prone to the disease.
Dr. Budwig's Program:
1. 1st thing in AM--Sauerkraut Juice, preferably raw and homemade. Raw unheated kraut has enzymes, probiotics and vitamins - all help the digestive system metabolize foods & improve immunity. Almost all sauerkraut in stores has been pasteurized [heated] and won't be as powerful as raw kraut.
2. Just before breakfast-- green or herbal tea with one teaspoon of raw honey, a cancer-fighter.
3. Breakfast--3 Tbs Flax Oil & 6 Tbs Quark or Cottage Cheese+3 Tbs milk if needed for thinning. Blend Well. Add 2 Tbs whole flaxseeds, freshly ground, fresh fruit, pure fruit juice, raw nuts, 1 tsp raw honey. Afterward, if hungry, eat 1 slice whole grain bread, raw veggies, quality cheese -1 oz Edam, Gouda, Emmentaler, Camembert. Watch a video of the FO/CC mix being made at [Bottom of page.]
4. Mid-morning -Homemade Vegetable Juice (carrots, beets w/lemon, apple or greens) . Great cancer-fighters.
5. Before Lunch - Champagne or sparkling wine w/ 1Tbs whole flaxseeds, freshly ground, OR ground flax seeds in a small glass of fruit juice. Champagne helps absorption of seeds, allowing their nutrients into the brain.
6. SUNBATHING outside 10 to 20 minutes around noon [weather permitting] without sun lotion or glasses, expose as much skin as possible to get vitamin D & the healing energy of the sun. Avoid washing with soap after sunbathing. Give vitamin D time to be made on the skin and absorbed[continues for hours]
7. Lunch - raw vegetable salad + Budwig dressing. If still hungry, eat boiled or steamed veggies, grains and beans, lentils, or potatoes. [See 'DINNER' for more information]
8. Lunch Dessert - an important 2nd serving of 3 Tbs. Flax Oil & 6 Tbs. Quark or Cottage Cheese with 3 Tbs milk, well blended. Add raw fruit, pure fruit juice, raw nuts, raw honey and other flavors you like.
9. Mid-afternoon - 1 Tbs. whole flaxseeds, freshly ground, in 2 to 8 oz of pure fruit juice, homemade or store bought. Flaxseeds are strong cancer fighters and are high in fiber for good digestion & elimination.
10. STRESS REDUCTION/RELAXATION PRACTICE --Meditate to relax the mind, EFT to change thinking, & other techniques that reduce stress. [EFT is Emotional Freedom Technique- demonstrated on youtube].
11. Late afternoon - Papaya or pineapple juice, 2 to 8 oz, with 1 Tbs whole flaxseeds, freshly ground.
12. Dinner - Cooked grains & nutritional yeast flakes OR grains & beans plus vegetables w/oleolux, nutritional yeast flakes & spices. Grains & beans combined make a complete protein. Vegetables such as spinach, asparagus, broccoli, & cabbage as well as onions & garlic are major cancer fighters. Suggested grains: brown rice, buckwheat, millet, oats, quinoa. Starches produce serotonin which is calming to the mind and body.
13. Evening - 1 glass Red Wine [optional]. Go to sleep early - by 10pm if possible.
14. Dr. Budwig said to AVOID cancer promoters such as chemicals, preservatives, damaging fats, meats/poultry/eggs/fish, sugar, sugar substitutes [other than raw honey], highly processed foods, MOST SUPPLEMENTS, ozone treatments, dental infections and wean off drugs if possible [under a doctor's care].
15. Most people do not need ELDI oils, which Dr. Budwig created mainly for patients who are too weak to eat. These oils are sold in Germany. They are rubbed on the skin or used for an enema. [Some people make a version of ELDI oil at home by mixing 75% flax oil with 25% wheat germ oil to help preserve it. ]
Kind regards, Sandra Olson, FlaxSeedOil2 Owner since 2007
