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Titolo: Sodium Bicarbonate

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Sodium Bicarbonate
Other common name(s): Simoncini Cancer Therapy, baking soda
Scientific/medical name(s): NaHC03
Description
Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is promoted by some 
alternative practitioners as cancer treatment. This treatment is based on 
the theory that cancer is caused by a form of yeast infection and that this 
chemical will kill the yeasts. This claim is not supported by science or 
clinical evidence, and is contrary to widely-accepted basic facts of 
oncology and microbiology.
On the other hand, sodium bicarbonate is used as a standard treatment of 
disorders in which the blood is too acidic. It is also used as an 
over-the-counter remedy for heartburn.
Overview
Available scientific evidence does not support claims that cancer is caused 
by infection with a type of yeast known as Candida albicans. Available 
scientific evidence also does not support the idea that sodium bicarbonate 
works as a treatment for any form of cancer or that it cures yeast or fungal 
infections. There is substantial evidence, however, that these claims are 
false. Although sodium bicarbonate is safe when used in proper doses as a 
standard treatment, high doses can cause serious problems or even death.
How is it promoted for use?
Sodium bicarbonate is promoted by some alternative practitioners, especially 
Dr. Tullio Simoncini, as a cure for all types of cancer. This claim is made 
on several Web sites including Internet videos of Dr. Simoncini, and in a 
book written by him.
What does it involve?
Sodium bicarbonate is given by some alternative practitioners by mouth 
(orally) or into a vein (intravenously). It is also given intra-arterially 
(into an artery supplying blood to the tumor), and sometimes as a solution 
directly through the trachea (windpipe) into the lungs to treat lung cancer.
What is the history behind it?
The main proponent of sodium bicarbonate as an alternative cancer treatment 
is Tullio Simoncini, MD. Information on the Internet describes how Dr. 
Simoncini concluded that cancer is caused by Candida albicans and can be 
cured with baking soda. The sequence of events and timeline are not 
described in detail.
According to 
cancertreatmentwatch.org
, "[Dr. Simoncini] has been using 
unsubstantiated cancer treatments for 15 years. in 2003, his [Italian] 
license to practice medicine was withdrawn, and in 2006 he was convicted by 
an Italian judge for wrongful death and swindling. This has not stopped him 
from continuing to provide his controversial treatments, not only in Italy, 
but apparently also in foreign countries, such as the Netherlands."
What is the evidence?
We are not aware of any peer-reviewed articles in medical journals 
supporting the theory that cancer is cause by a fungus infection or a yeast 
infection. These available peer-reviewed medical journals do not support 
claims that sodium bicarbonate works as a cancer treatment.
Scientists require certain kinds of evidence to support claims that a kind 
of germ causes a certain disease. The first requirement is that the germ 
should always be present in all cases of the disease. Simoncini claims that 
all tumors contain fungi. But these fungi have not been found in tumors when 
tumor biopsies are examined by methods that clearly show fungi in infected 
tissue. Another requirement is that infecting lab animals with that kind of 
germ should cause the disease. When animals are exposed to Candida albicans 
they can develop infections, but there are no credible reports that this 
causes cancer. Finally, when researchers remove diseased tissue from the lab 
animals, they should be able to recover the germs and grow them in lab 
dishes. There are no reports in scientific journals that this has been 
observed for Candida albicans and cancer of experimental animals.
A number of Web sites propose reasons why some people believe there is a 
connection between fungus and cancer. For example, one line of reasoning is 
that Candida albicans can cause serious infections and cancer is a serious 
disease. But none of these Web sites show scientific evidence supported by 
credible experiments or clinical trials.
A number of stories and testimonials (anecdotal reports) are presented as 
the only support of claims that baking soda can cure cancer. We are not 
aware of any clinical trial results published in conventional medical 
journals to support these claims.
Fungal infection deep in the body is a serious health problem that can be 
fatal. Although a number of anti-fungal drugs can help treat these 
infections, there is no evidence that sodium bicarbonate can. Most people 
with cancer have no evidence of deep tissue yeast or fungal infections. But 
those whose immune systems are weakened by high doses of chemotherapy 
sometimes do get these kinds of infections. While the anti-fungal drugs can 
cure the infection, there is no evidence that anti-fungal treatment causes 
these patients' tumors to shrink. If this had happened, the doctors caring 
for these patients would have been likely to report it in medical journals.
Some people with cancer have other health conditions for which sodium 
bicarbonate is used. But again, there is no evidence that sodium bicarbonate 
they were given caused their tumors to shrink.
Chewable sodium bicarbonate tablets or powder are a standard 
over-the-counter treatment that is used to neutralize stomach acid that 
causes heartburn. Intravenous sodium bicarbonate is used as a standard 
treatment to reduce acidity of blood in serious conditions like shock, 
severe dehydration, and uncontrolled kidney failure or diabetes.
Are there any possible problems or complications?
This substance has not been thoroughly tested to find out how it interacts 
with medicines, foods, herbs, or supplements. Even though some reports of 
interactions and harmful effects may be published, full studies of 
interactions and effects are not often available. Because of these 
limitations, any information on ill effects and interactions below should be 
considered incomplete.
In general, oral and intravenous treatment with sodium bicarbonate that is 
given for the right reasons and in proper doses is considered safe. Concern 
has been raised that the same substance can be dangerous in other medical 
situations. The 
cancertreatmentwatch.org
 website quotes the Netherlands 
Health Inspectorate:
. there are no scientific data that justify the administration of sodium 
bicarbonate to patients with cancer. the administration of sodium 
bicarbonate even has risks for patients with high blood pressure, patients 
with diseases of lungs, heart, or kidneys and for patients with cancer. This 
is certainly the case if a number of specific blood levels are not monitored 
daily before, during and after the treatment. The balance of the body can 
become completely disturbed when large amounts are administered. In severely 
ill patients, this may lead to organ damage. In sick people, there is in 
fact irresponsible health care if this product is administered without 
monitoring.
Relying on this type of treatment alone and avoiding or delaying 
conventional medical care for cancer may have serious health consequences.
References
Koene R, Jitta SJ. Be Wary of Simoncini Cancer Therapy. 2008. Available at: 
http://www.cancertreatmentwatch.org/reports/simoncini.shtml
. Accessed 
October 16, 2008.
Sodium Bicarbonate. Available at: 
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/sodium-bicarbonate.html
 Accessed October 16, 2008.
Sodium Bicarbonate. Available at: 
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sodbic_ids.htm
 Accessed October 16, 2008.
Cancer therapy. Available at: 
http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/
. Accessed 
October 16, 2008.
Koch's postulates. Available at: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henle_Koch_postulates
. Accessed October 16, 
2008.
A fungus among us in oncology? Available at: 
http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2008/08/a_fungus_among_us_in_oncology.php
 
Accessed October 16, 2008.
Last Medical Review: 12/01/2008
Last Revised: 12/01/2008

 
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Sodium_Bicarbonate.asp
ma i peperoncini? :-D 

 ma i peperoncini? :-D 
Buoni, sia negli spaghetti che nella cicoria. 
Oh, quel DVD sta sempre qui in attesa, eh. :)
WD

In news:Will Dearborn 
dearbo...@fastwebnet.it
 typed:
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mo' ti scrivo, è che non volevo rischiare che la connessione saltasse di 
nuovo durante una discussione! :-DDDDDDD

 nuovo durante una discussione! :-DDDDDDD
Ok, però usa questo indirizzo qui, che quelli del lavoro per ora non li sto 
usando.
WD 

Ciao
sei tornato !

 ma i peperoncini? :-D
In effetti, si sentiranno traditi da gg :DDD