These are basic yet important phases in Dr. Farrah’s protocol. She cannot stress the importance of following these procedures 100 percent. Failure to follow them will mean lost time, effort and money. Although she does not give 100 percent assurance that a sick person will recover, the likelihood of him or her to combat his or her present condition will be higher if all of these are followed diligently.

Vitamin Therapy

Vitamins are organic substances that can sustain and maintain life. Most of the vitamins can be produced in the body and supplied in food. Water soluble vitamins are Vitamin C and B complexes. Fat soluble vitamins are Vitamin ADEK. Vitamin C is essential in the production of collagen, it strengthens immunity, and prevents occurrence of certain illnesses. Humans are one of the few creatures in the world that has lost its capacity to make Vitamin C due to a genetic mutation. Vitamin C should be supplemented daily. Vitamin B’s are derived from animal sources like liver, eggs and also from certain plants and vegetables. A deficiency in Vitamin B1 or thiamine may cause wet and dry beri-beri and Wernicke’s Korsakoff syndrome. A deficiency of riboflavin may cause ariboflavinosis. A deficiency of B3 or Niacin can lead to pellagra that can manifest as dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia. Deficiency in Vitamin B5 or pantothenic acid may manifest as pins and needles or neuropathic disorder. B6 or Pyridoxine deficiency may show as anemia and paresthesia. Biotin or B7 deficiency may cause dermatitis, enteritis and baldness. B9 or Folic acid is particularly important in pregnant women. In some studies folic acid deficiency may lead to spinal cord defect in the developing fetus. In adults, it can cause megaloblastic anemia.

Vitamin B12 or cyanocobalamine deficiency may cause anemia and formation of more immature red blood cells.

Vitamin A is important for the integrity of the mucosa and intestines. It is also essential for good eyesight. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to some form of cancers, blindness and high risk of infections. Vitamin D or Ergocalciferol or cholecalciferol deficiency may be associated with development of rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

Vitamin E is known as tocopherols and tocotrienols. Vitamin E protects red cell membranes, promotes heart health and is a great anti -oxidant.

Vitamin K is known as phytomenadione or menaquinone which is integral for blood clotting.

Mineral Therapy

Minerals are inorganic substances that are found the soil, air and water. They are often called dusts of the soil or elements of nutrition. Minerals are important because they are necessary in the metabolic or enzymatic activities of the body. The body cannot create them so they must be supplied through diet. Minerals are not created in a vacuum so the soil must be replenished through sensible organic farming.
Most illnesses are a result of mineral deficiencies or toxicities. Cadmium toxicity can result to hypertension, kidney and lung problems. Chromium deficiencies usually results to development of diabetes and atherosclerosis. Magnesium deficiencies have been associated with formation of leukemias and lymphomas, seizure, hypertension, chronic pain, depression, heart diseases and insomnia. Mercury and Aluminum toxicities can contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Dementia and some form of cancers. Zinc deficiencies can cause problems in the immune system, obesity, acne, infertility and dullness of sensations. Manganese deficiencies can cause bone problems and depression even schizophrenia. Iodine deficiencies may result to obesity, menstrual problems, mental dullness and infertility. Cobalt and Iron deficiencies can manifest as anemia and immune deficiency. Sodium taken in excess can cause seizure. Potassium toxicities can cause arryhthmias especially in patients who have kidney problems.

Herbal Therapy

80 percent of synthetic medicines are derived from plants. Plants exert influence in the body because of phytochemicals. These phytochemicals may act as anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, sedative, analgesic and psychoactive. Examples of these phytochemicals are lycopene, flavonoids, alkaloids, essential oils and beta-glucans.

Some cultures value their medicinal plants. The British grew opium poppy. China on the other hand is famous for their tea. The native Indians of America fought for their cactus that has psychoactive effects when the US government classified them as prohibited. Digitalis, a cardio-drug came from fox glove. Aspirin, an anti-platelet aggregate and pain reliever came from Willow bark. Vincristine and vinblastine, both use as chemotherapeutic drugs for leukemia came from the plant periwinkle. Pacific yew yielded to another chemo drug which cost almost 10k USD per session. Guava leaves has anti septic and anti- diarrheal properties. In fact, 95 % of diarrhea can be resolved just by drinking guava leaves. Oregano, chili peppers and garlic have antibacterial properties. Eucalyptus soothes irritated bronchial lining. Lemon has skin bleaching properties. Dandelion, burdock and milk thistle protect the liver. Carrots can contribute to better eyesight. Sweet annie has abortifacient properties. Honey and cinnamon have anti-inflammatory properties and anti-microbial. Coconut oil is valued for its conditioning effect on the skin, hair and nails. Grapes have antiaging properties. Malabar spinach is great to ward off constipation. Horsetail, lemongrass and stinging nettle are good for kidney problems such as infections and stones. Ginger can calm an upset stomach and eases pain and discomfort. Chili pepper can help relieve pain if applied topically as a paste on tender areas of the body.

Plants can be boiled, steamed, juiced, or eaten raw. Leaves can be applied to skin as well. Barks of trees or tough parts of the plants should be boiled for 15 minutes.  Stems, leaves and flowers or soft parts of the plant may be steeped with hot water for 5 minutes then drank. Tincture is usually done with the use of alcohol or vodka. The key is the quantity and quality. Plants harvested for their medicinal property should be grown in the optimum conditions, soil, weather and environment. It should be free form environmental contamination like lead, mercury and cadmium. The soil should be rich in minerals and organic substances.

Do not consume or process unknown plants as some plants are poisonous and inedible. Always consult a medical practitioner if you are planning to use herbal remedies.

Nutritional Therapy

Nutrition is universal in Natural Medicine. Without proper food intake, metabolism and assimilation, we all are bound to be sick and if not corrected can lead to death. Cancer loves sugar. It is important to exclude sugar in the diet, natural and synthetic. Simple carbohydrates are not allowed as they are easily converted to glucose in the body. Simple carbohydrates include, rice, pasta, potato, and sweet potato. She discourages the consumption of GMO or genetically modified organisms. GMO is bad because our body doesn’t have the enzyme to process this new type of food. Our body reacts to it by malabsorption, allergic reactions and inflammatory responses. Inflammation is the basis of Cancer.

Processed food like bacon, sausage and hot dogs have nitrates on them. The nitrates have been proven to cause stomach cancer in studies. Processed foods also have dyes on them that can cause inflammation and allergies. Tartrazine yellow has been proven to cause asthma attacks on sensitive people. Currently there are 9 artificial dyes that are approved by USFDA that are likely to cause cancer, hypersensitivity and behavioral problems. Artificial dyes are derived from petroleum and are used to enhance the colour of foods. Artificial flavourings are also harmful in our health if consumed. MSG or Monosodium glutamate has excitatory effects on the neuronal firings that may trigger headache and seizures. In a study that involves rat pups the administration of MSG showed altered behavioral characteristics, tonic-clonic seizures and electroencephalographic pattern alterations. Aspartame or artificial sweetener may be converted to wood alcohol and formaldehyde. The consumption of these substitutes for sugar had been shown to cause brain problems. Aspartame is an artificial sweeter 200 times sweeter than table sugar. All canned foods shouldn’t be consumed. The Bisphenol A from the can may leach into the food and may contaminate it. In fact, 40 percent of canned goods that were studied have BPA on them. BPA is an endocrine disruptor that has been linked in the formation of numerous birth defects and cancer. Also, some deadly bacteria may survive the heating method that is used to sterilize the food. An example of this is Botulism which can cause a rare but serious food borne illness. Botulism can cause neurologic symptoms such as double vision, also difficulty of breathing and swallowing. Clostridium botulinum makes a lethal neurotoxin that can cause paralysis and even death.

As a rule, anything that man made is harmful to our health these includes cakes, candies, bread
and soft drinks. Therefore, whole foods such as unripe fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, organic eggs, organic meats are encouraged. Organic means non -GMO, no growth hormones, no antibiotics, vaccine free and grass fed. Antibiotic used in growing animals for consumption is a practice to stop the growth of harmful bacteria that are common. However, those antibiotics that are being introduced to chicken, pigs and cows when eaten can also be absorbed by humans. This also adds to antibiotic resistance that is plaguing our nation right now due to irresponsible antibiotic prescription and use. Growth hormones and steroids are usually injected in animals to increase their muscle mass. The introduction of exogenous hormones may upset the homeostasis in the animal. These animals when eaten by humans may impact their hormones as well. Vaccines may contain harmful substances in them such as aluminum, formaldehyde, dyes, fetal cells and mercury. When introduced into the animal and when these animals are slaughtered and eaten these substances may be passed to the unsuspecting consumer. Feeds that are usually fed to the animals are full of GMO corn and soya. These feeds have contributed to the formation of various cancers in the animals. The cooking and processing of food can lead to losses in various minerals and vitamins. Vitamin B and C are usually lost in fruits that are peeled and exposed to air at a significant amount of time.

Lifestyle and Environmental Modification

Man has changed his environment for the worst because of mining and industrialization. The result is that he has been exposed to toxic minerals and environmental pollutants that he pays high with regards to his health. In Japan, some  had been exposed to Cadmium as a result of mining. This practice have contaminated the rivers of one of the towns in Japan and those people who drank from this river started complaining of joint pains. Mercury poisoning was also found in the riverbank of Japan. The fish that the people ate made them sick. The infants from the pregnant women who ate the contaminated fish developed severe mental retardation. Lead is another environmental pollutant that is slowly killing human beings. Almost 3/4 of the lead is discharged in the exhaust to the air. This contaminates the air, soil and plants. The cows that ate the grasses alongside the street where lead is aplenty died. The house is also a place of pollutants because of paints, furniture and electronics. Paints may contain lead, mercury and benzene or toluene. Benzene may cause liver and blood cancer such as leukemia. Formaldehyde, a binding agent in cheap furniture can evaporate when heated and can cause severe health problems.

Health and personal care products, household cleaning agents and aerosol sprays are laced with toxic substances that we inhale, absorb and expose ourselves to. Soaps have sodium lauryl sulfate that may increase the risk of cancer development. Dyes and synthetic perfumes can cause allergic reactions, dermatitis and asthma. Strong deodorants may contain aluminum that has been associated with some types of cancer. The cleaning agents that mothers use to clean the toilet, dirty clothes and dishes all have been proven to increase the incidence of some form of cancer particularly lung cancer. Cooking utensils may be from Aluminum. Aluminum has been proven to harm the neurons. Teflon, has fluorine which Is now considered a potent neurotoxin by several scientist. Cooking oils particularly oxidized corn oil has contributed in the formation of lung cancer.

Exercising improves the overall function of the body. Moving improves brain function, immunity, bowel movement, kidney excretion, lymphatic drainage and heart function. Alcohol consumption is toxic to the liver and brain. Severe alcoholic intake can damage the liver that may result in cirrhosis and eventually liver cancer. Tobacco smoke has tons of chemicals that are not only addictive but also carcinogenic in nature. Tobacco smoking can cause various types of cancer like oropharyngeal, lung, reproductive cancers, bladder and hepatobiliary cancer. Viral diseases like Hepatitis B, C and D can cause liver cancer. HPV has been proven to cause cervical cancer. HIV can cause Kaposi’s sarcoma. Epstein Barr Virus has been demonstrated to cause Nasopharyngeal carcinoma and lymphoma. Parasitic infection like schistosomiasis can cause bladder and liver cancer. Toxoplasmosis can cause schizophrenia and congenital disease in unborn infants.

The Principles behind the Doctor Farrah Protocol

The body is like a house. If we bring in many things in the house like groceries, furnitures, toys and appliances but we don’t take out the garbage, the house will be overloaded, will stink and will be overwhelmed. If the plumbings are obstructed, there will be leaks and the  leaking water will flood and destroy the house. If the septic is not properly cleared out regularly, there will be flood and the stink will overwhelm the place. Our body is simple. We utilize food, process them and eventually excrete the waste through the kidneys, skin, lungs and the intestines. If these organs malfunction then we are in trouble.