What Really Is Cancer? A Pleomorphic And Terrain Based Reframing

Cancer. It’s a word that strikes fear into the hearts of millions but can we reframe that in a way that eliminates the fear?

For me it was my Aunt who fought pancreatic cancer for 14 years when I was quite young that imprinted a deep curiosity about this disease and eventually led to decades of study into natural cancer remedies and the concepts covered in this report.

So what if everything we think we know about cancer might be wrong? Let’s explore a fascinating perspective on this complex disease.

Rethinking Cancer: A Paradigm Shift

For decades, we’ve been told that cancer is a disease of genetic mutations, where our own cells go rogue and multiply uncontrollably. But there’s potentially more to the story.

Cancer may actually be a survival mechanism, a response to a deeply imbalanced internal environment.

This is where pleomorphism and terrain theory come in. These perspectives suggest that the root cause of cancer lies not in our genes, but in the state of our biological terrain – the internal environment of our bodies.

The Pleomorphic Perspective: Microorganisms in Flux

Pleomorphism challenges everything we think we know about microbiology. It suggests that microorganisms aren’t fixed entities, but can change form and function based on their environment.

This idea was pioneered by brilliant but controversial researchers like Antoine Béchamp, Royal Rife, Gaston Naessens, and Gunther Enderlein.

Royal Rife developed a powerful microscope in the 1930s that could observe live viruses. He claimed to see cancer-causing microorganisms changing form right before his eyes.

Gaston Naessens took this further with his Somatoscope, observing tiny particles he called “somatids” that he believed were basic to all life expanding upon the early work of Antoine Bechamp’s microzyma particles as the basis of all microbial life.

These researchers proposed that when our internal environment becomes imbalanced, these normally harmless microorganisms can shift into more pathogenic forms, potentially contributing to cancer development or to act as the clean up crew for a collapsing biological terrain.

The Work of Royal Rife

Royal Raymond Rife was an American inventor and early exponent of high-magnification time-lapse cine-micrography. In the 1930s, he built a microscope capable of magnifications of up to 60,000x.

This was impressive at the time, as most microscopes of the era could only achieve magnifications of around 2,000x.

Rife claimed that through his microscope, he could observe living viruses changing form. He believed that these pleomorphic organisms were responsible for various diseases, including cancer.

Rife went on to develop a device called the “Beam Ray,” which he claimed could destroy these pathogenic organisms using specific electromagnetic frequencies.

Despite initial interest from some in the medical community, Rife’s work was eventually discredited and largely forgotten. However, in recent years, there’s been renewed interest in his ideas among some health practitioners and for good reason.

Gaston Naessens and Somatids

Gaston Naessens was a French-born biologist who developed a microscope he called the Somatoscope. This device used a dark-field microscopy technique that allowed him to observe living blood at extremely high magnifications.

Through his observations, Naessens claimed to have uncovered tiny particles in living blood he called “somatids.” He described these as primordial living forms that exist in all living things. According to Naessens, somatids could change form and function based on the state of their environment.

Naessens proposed a complex life cycle for somatids, involving 16 different stages. In a healthy organism, he believed somatids only went through the first three stages of this cycle but devolved into 13 additional pathogenic stages during sickness such as cancer.

Gunther Enderlein’s Endobiosis

Gunther Enderlein was a German zoologist and entomologist who developed a theory he called “endobiosis.” This theory was based on his observations of blood using dark-field microscopy.

Enderlein believed that all higher organisms contained primitive microorganisms that he called “endobionts.” These endobionts, he proposed, could exist in various developmental stages and forms within the body. In a healthy organism, these endobionts would stay in a symbiotic relationship with the host.

However, if the internal environment became imbalanced, these endobionts could shift into more pathogenic forms.

Enderlein’s work laid the foundation for what would later be called “live blood analysis,” a controversial diagnostic technique still used by some practitioners today.

Terrain Theory: It’s All About the Environment

Terrain theory embodies the idea of pleomorphism. It suggests that the state of our internal environment – our “biological terrain” – is the primary factor in health and disease.

This concept has roots in the work of Antoine Béchamp, a contemporary and rival of Louis Pasteur.

According to terrain theory, factors like pH balance, toxin load, oxygenation and overall cellular health decide whether disease can take hold. In this view, cancer isn’t something that attacks us from the outside, but a response to a deeply compromised internal environment.

Antoine Béchamp and the Microzyma Theory

Antoine Béchamp was a French scientist who lived from 1816 to 1908. He was a thorn in the side of Louis Pasteur with their famous rivalry over the nature of disease.

While Pasteur promoted the germ theory of disease, Béchamp developed what he called the “microzyma” theory.

Béchamp believed that all living things contained tiny particles he called “microzymas.” These microzymas, he proposed, were the fundamental units of life and could evolve into different forms of microorganisms depending on the state of the biological terrain.

Béchamp’s ideas were largely overshadowed by Pasteur’s germ theory during their lifetimes although it has been said that Pasteur capitulated to Béchamp’s ideas in his dying days. Béchamp’s work has been rediscovered and reinterpreted by the work of Royal Rife and Gaston Naessens among others in recent decades.

Claude Bernard and the Milieu Intérieur

Claude Bernard, another French scientist of the 19th century, developed the concept of the “milieu intérieur” or internal environment. Bernard proposed that maintaining a stable internal environment was crucial for the health and proper functioning of an organism.

This idea of the importance of the internal environment aligns closely with terrain theory. Proponents of terrain theory often cite Bernard’s work as foundational to their understanding of health and disease.

The Importance of pH Balance

One key aspect of terrain theory is the importance of maintaining proper pH balance in the body. The pH scale measures how acidic or alkaline a substance is, with 7 being neutral, below 7 being acidic, and above 7 being alkaline.

Proponents of terrain theory believe that an overly acidic internal environment can contribute to the development of various diseases, including cancer. They argue that modern diets and lifestyles tend to promote acidity in the body, and that alkalizing the body through diet and other means can help prevent and even treat disease. Some take the perspective that a more acidic biological terrain supports more problematic bacteria to thrive, whereas a more alkaline biological terrain supports a healthy microbiome.

Toxin Load and Detoxification

Another crucial aspect of terrain theory is the concept of toxin load. This refers to the accumulation of harmful substances in the body, which can come from various sources including environmental pollutants, processed foods, and even the byproducts of normal cellular metabolism.

According to terrain theory, a high toxin load can overwhelm the body’s natural detoxification systems, leading to an imbalanced internal environment that’s more susceptible to disease. Proponents of this theory often emphasize the importance of supporting the body’s detoxification processes through diet, lifestyle changes, and various natural therapies.

The Mind-Body Connection: Emotions and Cancer

Now, here’s where things get really interesting. Some researchers have proposed that emotional and energetic factors play a crucial role in cancer development.

Dr. Geerd Hamer’s German New Medicine suggests that specific emotional traumas can trigger biological responses that lead to cancer.

Wilhelm Reich, a student of Freud, took this in a different direction with his concept of “orgone energy.” He believed that blockages in this life force energy could contribute to disease, including cancer.

Dr. Geerd Hamer and German New Medicine

Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer was a German physician who developed a controversial theory he called “German New Medicine” (GNM). Hamer’s theory suggests that all diseases, including cancer, are caused by unexpected emotional shocks or traumas.

According to Hamer, when we experience a significant emotional conflict, it creates a specific, measurable brain lesion that he called a “Hamer Foci.” This brain lesion, he believed, would then lead to changes in corresponding organs, potentially resulting in cancer or other diseases.

Hamer’s theory suggests that the resolution of the emotional conflict is key to healing. He proposed that diseases progress through predictable phases, including conflict, healing, and recovery.

While Hamer’s ideas have been rejected by mainstream medicine and he faced significant legal troubles, some practitioners continue to explore and apply aspects of his work which have shown quite promising results.

Wilhelm Reich and Orgone Energy

Wilhelm Reich was an Austrian psychoanalyst and student of Sigmund Freud who developed a theory about a universal life energy he called “orgone.” Reich believed that this energy was present in all living things and even in the atmosphere.

Reich proposed that blockages or imbalances in the flow of orgone energy within the body could lead to various physical and psychological problems, including cancer. He developed various devices and techniques that he claimed could accumulate and direct orgone energy for healing purposes.

Reich’s work was highly controversial, and he faced significant persecution, including the burning of his books by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. However, some practitioners continue to explore Reich’s ideas about energy and its role in health and disease.

The Role of Chronic Stress

While mainstream medicine doesn’t fully accept the specific theories of Hamer or Reich, there is growing recognition of the role that chronic stress can play in cancer development and progression.

Chronic stress can lead to ongoing activation of the body’s stress response systems, including the release of stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this can suppress immune function, promote inflammation, and potentially create an internal environment more conducive to cancer growth.

This understanding of the potential link between chronic stress and cancer aligns in some ways with the terrain theory perspective, emphasizing the importance of the body’s internal environment in health and disease.

Practical Applications: A New Approach to Prevention and Treatment

So, what does all this mean for cancer prevention and treatment? If these theories are correct, it suggests a radically different approach:

Optimizing the Biological Terrain

Focusing on optimizing the biological terrain through diet, detoxification, and stress reduction becomes a primary strategy for both prevention and treatment. This might involve:

1. Dietary Changes: Emphasizing whole, plant-based foods and reducing processed foods, sugar, and artificial additives.

Some proponents of terrain theory recommend alkaline diets, although this stays controversial.

2. Detoxification Practices: Supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes through practices like fasting, sauna use, and specific supplements or herbs.
3. Stress Reduction: Implementing regular stress-reduction practices such as meditation, yoga, or other mindfulness techniques.
4. Exercise: Regular physical activity can help improve circulation, support detoxification, and reduce stress.
5. Sleep Optimization: Ensuring adequate, quality sleep is crucial for the body’s repair and regeneration processes.

Advanced Microscopy Techniques

Using advanced microscopy techniques to watch the state of the blood and cellular environment can provide insights into the body’s internal terrain. This might include:

1. Live Blood Analysis: While controversial, some practitioners use dark-field microscopy to observe live blood samples, looking for signs of imbalance or the presence of pleomorphic organisms.
2. Darkfield Microscopy: This technique allows for the observation of living specimens that are too transparent to be seen with standard bright-field microscopy.
3. Phase Contrast Microscopy: Another technique that can be used to observe living specimens without staining.

Frequency-Based Therapies

Exploring frequency-based therapies inspired by Royal Rife’s work is another avenue some practitioners pursue. This might include:

1. Rife Machines: Devices that claim to use specific electromagnetic frequencies to target pathogens or cancer cells.
2. Bioresonance Therapy: A technique that claims to detect and correct energetic imbalances in the body using electromagnetic frequencies.
3. Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy: The use of pulsing magnetic fields to potentially improve cellular function and overall health.

Addressing Emotional Traumas and Energetic Blockages

Based on the theories of Hamer and Reich, some approaches focus on addressing underlying emotional traumas and energetic blockages:

1. Psychotherapy: Working with a therapist to address and decide past traumas and ongoing emotional conflicts.
2. Energy Healing Techniques: Practices like Reiki, acupuncture, or EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) that aim to balance the body’s energy systems.
3. Mind-Body Practices: Techniques like guided imagery, hypnotherapy, or body-centered psychotherapy that aim to address the connection between emotional states and physical health.

Supporting the Lymphatic System and Natural Detoxification Processes

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in the body’s detoxification processes. Supporting lymphatic health might involve:

1. Lymphatic Drainage Massage: A gentle massage technique designed to stimulate lymph flow.
2. Dry Brushing: A technique of brushing the skin with a dry brush to stimulate lymph flow and exfoliate the skin.
3. Rebounding: Using a mini-trampoline to stimulate lymph flow through gentle bouncing.
4. Herbal Support: Certain herbs like red root, cleavers, or calendula are traditionally used to support lymphatic health.

Challenges and Controversies

It’s crucial to remember that these theories are highly controversial and not accepted by mainstream medicine. Many of these researchers faced significant opposition and even legal troubles for their work.

The main criticisms of these choice theories include:

1. Lack of Scientific Evidence: Many of these theories lack robust scientific evidence to support their claims mostly due to the constant pressure put on them from the pharma based mainstream medical mafia. So unless we look overseas we shouldn’t expect this to change so much.

Controlled studies demonstrating the efficacy of treatments based on these theories are often lacking.

2. Conflict with Established Science: Some aspects of these theories, particularly pleomorphism, conflict with well-established principles of microbiology and genetics but this is due to suppression in science and the fact that both Royal Rife’s Universal Microscope and Gaston Naessens Somatoscope were suppressed despite their potential to revolutionize microscopy offering a look into the microbial world that has not been seen by others.
3. Potential for Harm? There’s concern that patients might forgo proven deadly conventional treatments in favor of new therapies, potentially leading to better outcomes. We just couldn’t allow that could we?
4. Oversimplification: Critics argue that these theories often oversimplify complex biological processes that are intentionally made complex so that the average patient doesn’t understand how toxic the drugs they are being prescribed are for their long term health! Fact is that the genetic basis of cancer has been proven wrong after wasting hundreds of billions of dollars with only a few very toxic drugs to show for it.

However, as our understanding of epigenetics and the microbiome grows, some of these ideas are gaining new relevance. The concept of the tumor microenvironment, for instance, aligns in many ways with terrain theory.

Putting It Into Practice: A Holistic Approach

If you’re intrigued by these ideas, here are some ways to explore them further:

1. Experiment with Alkalizing Foods: While the concept of “alkalizing” the body is controversial, incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet is generally useful for health.
2. Explore Detoxification Practices: Practices like dry brushing and infrared saunas can be relaxing and may support the body’s natural detoxification processes.

However, it’s important to approach these practices sensibly and not overdo them.

3. Look into Darkfield Microscopy Practitioners: Some health practitioners offer live blood analysis using darkfield microscopy.

While this technique is not accepted by mainstream medicine, some find it interesting or helpful.

4. Practice Stress Reduction Techniques: Regardless of your stance on choice cancer theories, stress reduction techniques like meditation and emotional release work can be useful for overall health and well-being.
5. Research Bioregulatory Medicine and Holistic Oncology Approaches: These fields attempt to mix some perspectives with more conventional approaches to cancer treatment. Sometimes that may be helpful but far too often the toxicity of the pharma or radiation is overlooked.

This is advanced territory. It’s crucial to approach it with an open but critical mind, and always in conjunction with qualified healthcare providers.

Never discontinue conventional cancer treatments without consulting with your naturopath.

The Role of Conventional Cancer Treatments

While exploring alternative perspectives on cancer can be intriguing and potentially useful, it’s crucial to not forget how manipulated the studies in oncology are when they are promoting fancy new drugs that boast great outcomes. More often than not they are using “markers” that don’t actually represent increased long term survival in order to get these drugs rushed through the FDA approval process.

Conventional cancer treatments typically include:

1. Cut (Surgery): Often the first line of treatment for solid tumors, surgery aims to remove cancerous tissue from the body. Unfortunately this can be very invasive and typically spreads the cancer even more so it can be a very problematic intervention.
2. Poison (Chemotherapy): The use of drugs to kill cancer cells or stop them from dividing but this poisoning rarely works well since it’s poisoning all the healthy cells at the same time.

While chemotherapy can have significant side effects, it has been life-saving for some patients but so have the natural approaches to cancer.

3. Burn (Radiation Therapy): The use of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Unfortunately the “tumor” is not the cancer and typically contains 90% healthy cells surrounding a small mass of 10% cancer cells. Radiation therapy typically kills much of the 90% healthy cells and reinvigorates the remaining 10% cancer cells causing them to grow and spread even more rapidly. Pretty stupid if you ask me and the studies on radiation therapy demonstrate this quite well.
4. Immunotherapy: A newer form of treatment that helps the body’s immune system fight cancer more effectively. These therapies have been plagued with controversy since the suppression of the most effective immunotherapy ever invented called “Coley’s Toxins” which decades later have still not been commercialized.
5. Targeted Therapy: Drugs that target specific genes or proteins that contribute to cancer growth and survival. It’s too bad these drugs have proven even more toxic than previous generations of cancer drugs and have largely been ineffective for most cancers, likely because the genetic mutation theory of cancer is flawed from the start and has only been proven wrong time and time again. Pharma funding just keeps flowing to these incredibly toxic, yet very profitable drugs.

These treatments are based on decades of rigorous scientific fraud and clinical trials supported only by pharma. They have been proven to be ineffective in treating many types of cancer and have ruined countless lives.

Integrative Approaches: Bridging Conventional and Alternative Perspectives

An integrative approach to cancer care aims to mix the best of conventional medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies. This approach recognizes that while conventional treatments are crucial, supporting overall health and well-being can potentially improve outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients.

Some integrative approaches might include:

1. Nutritional Support: Working with a dietitian to ensure optimal nutrition during cancer treatment.
2. Mind-Body Practices: Incorporating techniques like meditation, yoga, or tai chi to help manage stress and improve overall well-being.
3. Acupuncture: Some studies suggest acupuncture may help manage certain side effects of cancer treatment.
4. Exercise: Regular physical activity, as tolerated, can help maintain strength and improve mood during cancer treatment.
5. Herbal and Nutritional Supplements: While it’s crucial to talk to your oncologist before taking any supplements, some may help support overall health during cancer treatment.

The goal of an integrative approach is not to replace conventional treatments, but to support the body’s natural healing processes and improve quality of life during cancer treatment.

The Importance of Critical Thinking

When exploring new perspectives on cancer, it’s crucial to maintain a critical and balanced viewpoint. While these theories can offer intriguing new ways of thinking about health and disease, they should not be accepted uncritically just as conventional cancer therapy shouldn’t be accepted uncritically.

Here are some key points to keep in mind:

1. Seek Evidence: Look for scientific studies that support or refute these theories.

Be wary of claims that are based solely on anecdotal evidence.

2. Understand the Risks: Some choice cancer treatments can be harmful, especially if they’re used in place of proven conventional treatments.
3. Be Skeptical of “Miracle Cures: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Cancer is a complex disease, and there are no simple, one-size-fits-all cures.

4. Consult with Qualified Professionals: Always talk about any choice or complementary treatments you’re considering with your oncologist or healthcare provider.
5. Consider Quality of Life: Even if an approach doesn’t directly treat cancer, it may still be valuable if it improves quality of life without causing harm.

The Future of Cancer Research

As our understanding of cancer continues to advance, it’s likely that we’ll see more integration of different perspectives. For example:

1. Microbiome Research: Growing understanding of the human microbiome and its role in health and disease may provide new insights that bridge conventional and choice perspectives.
2. Epigenetics: The study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression is providing new understanding of how lifestyle factors can impact cancer risk and progression.
3. Psychoneuroimmunology: This field studies the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems, potentially providing scientific grounding for some mind-body approaches to cancer.

Key Takeaways

1. Alternative theories like pleomorphism and terrain theory suggest that cancer may be a response to an imbalanced biological terrain as opposed to simply a genetic disease.
2. These perspectives emphasize the importance of the body’s internal environment in health and disease.
3. Emotional and energetic factors may play a significant role in cancer development, according to some theories.
4. While these theories offer intriguing perspectives, they are controversial and not accepted by mainstream medicine because they contradict the pharma cut, poison, burn model.
5. An integrative approach, combining the best of conventional and complementary therapies, may offer the most comprehensive care for cancer patients but we’re still trying to find those “conventional” therapies that aren’t so toxic.
6. Critical thinking is crucial when exploring perspectives on cancer.

Always talk to qualified healthcare professionals before making decisions about cancer treatment.

7. Ongoing research in fields like epigenetics and the microbiome may provide new insights that bridge conventional and perspectives on cancer.

People Also Asked

What is the pleomorphic theory of cancer?

The pleomorphic theory of cancer suggests that microorganisms can change form within the body, potentially contributing to cancer development when the internal environment becomes imbalanced.

How does terrain theory explain cancer?

Terrain theory suggests that cancer develops because of an imbalanced internal bodily environment, as opposed to solely from genetic mutations or external pathogens.

What is dark-field microscopy used for in choice cancer diagnosis?

Some choice practitioners use dark-field microscopy to observe live blood samples, looking for signs of imbalance or the presence of pleomorphic organisms.

Can emotional trauma cause cancer according to these theories?

Some theories, like German New Medicine, suggest that unresolved emotional traumas can trigger biological responses that may lead to cancer development.

What is the Rife machine and how is it used in choice cancer treatment?

The Rife machine is a device that claims to use specific electromagnetic frequencies to target pathogens or cancer cells, based on the work of Royal Rife.

How does pH balance relate to cancer in natural medicine?

Some theories suggest that an overly acidic internal environment can contribute to cancer development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining proper pH balance.

What is the lymphatic system’s role in cancer prevention?

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in the body’s detoxification processes. Some approaches emphasize supporting lymphatic health for cancer prevention.

Are there any scientific studies supporting terrain theory?

While terrain theory is not accepted by mainstream medicine, some aspects of it align with emerging research on the tumor microenvironment and the impact of lifestyle factors on cancer risk.

How does integrative oncology differ from conventional cancer treatment?

Integrative oncology combines conventional cancer treatments with evidence-based complementary therapies, aiming to support overall health and well-being during cancer treatment.

What is the controversy surrounding Geerd Hamer’s German New Medicine?

German New Medicine, developed by Geerd Hamer, is highly controversial because of its claim that all diseases, including cancer, are caused by unresolved emotional conflicts.