Utilizing Membrane Lipid Replacement to Repair, Replace, Renew Cellular & Mitochondrial Membranes & Increase ATP Production with Ross Pelton RPh, PHD, CCN

In 1982 Ross began doing cancer research at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) under the world renown scientist Dr. Gerhard Schrauzer. Ross conducted studies with Dr. Schrauzer on the relationship between the trace mineral selenium and breast cancer. They added trace amounts of selenium to the drinking water of mice. 85% of the control mice developed mammary tumors while less than 15% of the mice that received trace amounts of selenium developed tumors. This was a powerful experience for Ross the pharmacist who, with this eye-opening information, changed careers, becoming Ross the scientist/researcher.

Since Ross’ initial cancer research indicating that a simple, inexpensive mineral, selenium could result in a over a 70% reduction in breast cancer, Ross has passionately pursued and evaluated the science explaining and supporting natural medicines. Although initialldone with laboratory animals, Ross now has impressive studies which report that selenium is a powerful anti-cancer agent in humans.

In 1987 Ross worked for a year as a consultant for The Gerson Institute, researching and documenting long-term survivors of people who used the Gerson Therapy as a sole cancer treatment.

In 1988 Ross and his wife Taffy moved to Baja, Mexico where Ross became hospital administrator of one of the world’s largest hospitals that specialized in alternative, non-toxic cancer therapies. From 1988 to 1994 Ross managed in-patient and out-patient alternative cancer therapies for thousands of cancer patients. Returning to San Diego in 1994, Ross authored his second book, Alternatives In Cancer Therapy (Simon & Schuster, 1994). Subsequently, he penned How To Prevent Breast Cancer (Simon & Schuster, 1995). with wife Taffy Clarke Pelton, MA and Skip Vint, MD.

In 1994 Ross became a certified clinical nutritionist (CCN) through the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN). He teaches two weekend seminars for health professionals who aspire to pass the exam and become certified clinical nutritionists.

Ross is the author of ten books on a variety of health topics: The Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, (Lexi-Comp, 2001) The Nutritional Cost of Drugs, 2nd Edition (Morton Publishing Co., 2004) The Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide (Lexi-Comp., 2000) How To Prevent Breast Cancer (Simon & Schuster, 1995) Alternatives In Cancer Therapy (Simon & Schuster, 1994) Mind Food and Smart Pills (Doubleday, 1989)

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