Fun fact: The word "witch" probably comes from an old English word and means "wise one." The earliest witches were respected dealers in medicinal herbs.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Happy Halloween!
Fun fact: The word "witch" probably comes from an old English word and means "wise one." The earliest witches were respected dealers in medicinal herbs.
Monday, October 30, 2006
The Backyard Herbalist
The Power of Love
PORTLAND, Maine --Portland City Manager Joe Gray and his wife Marie credit their solid, loving relationship over 36 years of marriage with helping them both beat cancer earlier this year.
Joe Gray was diagnosed in February as having colon cancer; Marie learned two weeks later that she had breast cancer.
It's nearly impossible to measure the likelihood of two partners in their early 60s getting cancer at the same time, but a health statistician likened it to the odds of winning a lottery.
Read the rest here.
Friday, October 27, 2006
The Assertive Cancer Patient
Jeanne Sather, author of The Assertive Cancer Patient, is an outspoken advocate for the cancer patient’s point of view. She has written about taking part in clinical trials, living with incurable cancer, “pink ribbon” marketing run amok, strategies for getting through cancer treatment, how to help when a friend has cancer, and much more.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
"Beet" Cancer?
Betacyanin, the compound that gives beets their color, has potent cancer-fighting properties. A number of studies have shown that beets are effecting at fighting cancer, particularly colon cancer.
In one study, animals fed beet fiber had an increase in CD8 cells, which are immune cells that help detect and eliminate abnormal cells. The animals with increased CD8 cells were found to have fewer pre-cancerous changes than animals not fed beet fiber.
Read more here.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Purple Prevention?
Salem: Oregon State University researchers are fine-tuning a purple tomato, a new blend of colours and nutrients. The skin is as dark as an eggplant. But it doesn�t just look cool, it could be better for you.
The novel pigment contains the same phytochemical found in blueberries that is thought to reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Read more here.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Coping with a cancer diagnosis: Action plan
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, knowing what to expect and making plans for how to proceed can help make this stressful time easier.
Learning that you have cancer is a difficult experience. After your cancer diagnosis, you may feel anxious, afraid or overwhelmed and wonder how you can cope during the days to come. Here are some suggestions on how to cope with a cancer diagnosis.
Read the rest here.Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Cancer Tea Conversations
There's a group over at Yahoo called Cancer Tea Conversations, described by the moderator:
This group is for people to talk about their experiences with herbal teas that may affect cancer, other alternative treatments, or information they have from personal experiences. It is not for marketing or arguing.
You can join the group here.
This group is for people to talk about their experiences with herbal teas that may affect cancer, other alternative treatments, or information they have from personal experiences. It is not for marketing or arguing.
You can join the group here.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Brewing Up A Cure?
Cancer patients increasingly turning to Essiac tea to supplement treatment.
Sandra Hunter accepted that her husband, Edward Moya, was going to die. What she wouldn’t accept was the doctors’ prediction that end-stage pancreatic cancer would kill him three weeks to a month after his diagnosis in May 2002.
Desperate, Hunter researched cancer remedies online. She added supplements to her husband’s chemotherapy treatments, including an herbal tea called Essiac. That tea, she thinks, was one of the most important reasons her husband lived 19 months longer than doctors expected, though she has no way to know for sure.
“I knew it wouldn’t hurt him,” Hunter, of Pueblo, Colo., said. “There is a point where you say, what do you have to lose?”
Read the rest of this article here.
(and note that our essiac formula does not cost anywhere NEAR $1,000 a year...)
Sandra Hunter accepted that her husband, Edward Moya, was going to die. What she wouldn’t accept was the doctors’ prediction that end-stage pancreatic cancer would kill him three weeks to a month after his diagnosis in May 2002.
Desperate, Hunter researched cancer remedies online. She added supplements to her husband’s chemotherapy treatments, including an herbal tea called Essiac. That tea, she thinks, was one of the most important reasons her husband lived 19 months longer than doctors expected, though she has no way to know for sure.
“I knew it wouldn’t hurt him,” Hunter, of Pueblo, Colo., said. “There is a point where you say, what do you have to lose?”
Read the rest of this article here.
(and note that our essiac formula does not cost anywhere NEAR $1,000 a year...)
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
All About Essiac Tea
We cannot make the claim that essiac will cure cancer.
However, essiac is a general health supplement and immune-booster that can only help you, whether you are fighting a disease such as cancer or hoping to prevent one from developing. Again, we must reiterate that we cannot claim that essiac will cure cancer. What we CAN tell you is that the eight herbs in our essiac all have beneficial properties to help the immune system, as confirmed by the FDA. Moreover, the clinical trials conducted by Rene Caise and Dr. Charles Brusch confirmed that when the eight herbs are mixed in a specific ratio, the synergistic effect exceeds any benefit the herbs have by themselves. In other words, rather than benefiting just from the separate properties of the eight herbs, the combination of those herbs yields an even greater positive effect (1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=MORE than 8).
Here are the top 10 effects essiac may have which may help your body fight cancer:
1. Counteracts the effects of aluminum, lead and mercury poisoning, among other toxins. These toxins are believed to play a role in cancer.
2. Removes toxic accumulations in the fat, lymph, bone marrow, bladder, and alimentary canals, which are believed to be one of the causes of cancer.
3. Neutralizes and absorbs toxins in the colon.
4. Relieves the liver of its burden of detoxification by converting fatty toxins into water-soluble substances that can then be easily eliminated through the kidneys. This means the liver is better able to do its job, which can help prevent or control cancer.
5. Reduces, perhaps eliminates, heavy metal deposits in tissues (especially those surrounding the joints) to reduce inflammation and stiffness.
6. Purifies the blood, which means any cancer that is present is less likely to spread.
7. Increases the body's ability to utilize oxygen by raising the oxygen level in the tissue cells. This helps the body's immune system fight cancer invasion.
8. Relieves pain, regulates body weight by affecting appetite*, and provides more energy along with a sense of well being.
9. Protects the body against the harmful effects of radiation and X-rays.
10. Increases the production of antibodies like lymphocytes and T-cells in the thymus gland, which is the defender of our immune system. Inhibits benign growths and tumors. Also protects the cells against free radicals.
*Essiac seems to stimulate the appetite of those who are underweight due to illness. Also, essiac seems to regulate blood sugar, which reduces appetite and reduces levels of body fat for those who are overweight.
How does essiac work?
The combination of the eight herbs in essiac (in their specific ratios to one another) is responsible for the benefits people experience from essiac. The benefits of the eight herbs are well-studied and widely accepted as legitimate.
It is believed that essiac's primary actions are to remove heavy metals and otherwise detoxify the body. Essiac acts primarily on the liver, which is the organ most responsible for detoxification, and the organ that is interconnected with the other body systems the most. If your liver is unhealthy, your entire body is most likely unhealthy. The detoxification process significantly boosts the immune system. Essiac's healing properties come primarily from the fact that essiac can boost the body's immune system, which enables the body to fight off disease and infection on it's own. Essiac itself won't heal you; essiac enables your body to heal itself!
Beyond the healing that essiac promotes, cleansing the liver with essiac also leads to other positive benefits. Many experience a boost in energy levels, which helps rid the body of disease for a variety of reasons. Higher energy levels means there is more motivation to take care of yourself by getting gentle exercise and eating properly, both of which help restore the body to a level to where it is more capable of defeating illness.
There is more to essiac just the essiac tea ingredients. While the most effective eight herb essiac formula isn't in the public domain (i.e. isn't public information), the eight herbs that it consists of are no secret.
Blessed Thistle. Blessed thistle is used for digestive problems such as gas, constipation, and upset stomach. This herb is also used to treat liver and gallbladder diseases.
Burdock Root. Burdock root is a mild diuretic. It increases the production of both urine and sweat, potentially making it useful in treating swelling and fever. Burdock root might play a role in preventing liver damage caused by alcohol, chemicals, or medications. The exact reason for this protective effect is not known, but it is thought to involve opposition of a chemical process called oxidation, which occurs in the body as a natural function of metabolism. Although oxidation is a natural process, that doesn't mean it isn't harmful to the body! One result of oxidation is the release of oxygen free radicals, which are chemicals that may suppress immune function. Antioxidants such as burdock may protect body cells from damage caused by oxidation.
Kelp. Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including: iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Kelp as a source of iodine assists in making the thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body. This increases energy levels and helps make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Kelp is the most nutrient-dense of all the essiac tea ingredients--and it isn't found in four herb formulas.
Red Clover. Red clover is a source of many valuable nutrients, including: calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. Red clover is also one of the richest sources of isoflavones (water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants). The isoflavones found in red clover have been studied for their effectiveness in treating some forms of cancer. It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even destroy cancer cells.
Sheep Sorrel. Sheep sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, beta carotene, and vitamin C. This essiac tea ingredient is a mild diuretic, mild antiseptic, and a mild laxative.
Slippery Elm Bark. Slippery elm bark has been used as a poultice for cuts and bruises, and also for aching joints due to gout or other causes. Besides being an essiac tea ingredient, this herb is also used to alleviate sore throats. Slippery elm bark is found in many lozenges that claim to soothe throat irritation. Since a sore throat and a cough are often linked, slippery elm bark has also been used in cough remedies. It also regulates the elimination process of digestion, easing both constipation and diarrhea.
Turkish Rhubarb Root. This detoxifying herb is world- famous for its healing properties. Rhubarb root purges the body of bile, parasites, and stagnating food in the gut by stimulating the gall duct to expel toxic waste matter. It has been shown to alleviate chronic liver problems by cleansing the liver. Rhubarb root improves digestion and helps regulate the appetite. It has also been shown to help heal ulcers, alleviate disorders of the spleen and colon, relieve constipation, and help heal hemorrhoids and bleeding in the upper digestive tract.
Watercress. High in Vitamin C, watercress is used as a general tonic, and its bitter taste is thought to regulate the appetite and improve digestion. It can be used to alleviate nervous conditions, constipation, and liver disorders. Watercress is a popular cough and bronchitis remedy. It contains a remarkable substance called rhein, which appears to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines. It is believed that rhein is also effective against Candida albicans (yeast infection), fever and inflammation, and pain.
Disclaimer: Essiac is not FDA tested and has not been FDA approved as a treatment or cure for any health problem, including cancer. We do not represent it as such on this site. You must determine whether essiac is a treatment method you should pursue. We have provided accounts and descriptions that represent the opinions of a variety of experts in the alternative treatment world as well as actual users of essiac. We believe that our formula is the most effective essiac formula being sold in the world, and that our essiac tea ingredients are of the highest quality. However, we do not endorse anything here as medical fact.
However, essiac is a general health supplement and immune-booster that can only help you, whether you are fighting a disease such as cancer or hoping to prevent one from developing. Again, we must reiterate that we cannot claim that essiac will cure cancer. What we CAN tell you is that the eight herbs in our essiac all have beneficial properties to help the immune system, as confirmed by the FDA. Moreover, the clinical trials conducted by Rene Caise and Dr. Charles Brusch confirmed that when the eight herbs are mixed in a specific ratio, the synergistic effect exceeds any benefit the herbs have by themselves. In other words, rather than benefiting just from the separate properties of the eight herbs, the combination of those herbs yields an even greater positive effect (1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=MORE than 8).
Here are the top 10 effects essiac may have which may help your body fight cancer:
1. Counteracts the effects of aluminum, lead and mercury poisoning, among other toxins. These toxins are believed to play a role in cancer.
2. Removes toxic accumulations in the fat, lymph, bone marrow, bladder, and alimentary canals, which are believed to be one of the causes of cancer.
3. Neutralizes and absorbs toxins in the colon.
4. Relieves the liver of its burden of detoxification by converting fatty toxins into water-soluble substances that can then be easily eliminated through the kidneys. This means the liver is better able to do its job, which can help prevent or control cancer.
5. Reduces, perhaps eliminates, heavy metal deposits in tissues (especially those surrounding the joints) to reduce inflammation and stiffness.
6. Purifies the blood, which means any cancer that is present is less likely to spread.
7. Increases the body's ability to utilize oxygen by raising the oxygen level in the tissue cells. This helps the body's immune system fight cancer invasion.
8. Relieves pain, regulates body weight by affecting appetite*, and provides more energy along with a sense of well being.
9. Protects the body against the harmful effects of radiation and X-rays.
10. Increases the production of antibodies like lymphocytes and T-cells in the thymus gland, which is the defender of our immune system. Inhibits benign growths and tumors. Also protects the cells against free radicals.
*Essiac seems to stimulate the appetite of those who are underweight due to illness. Also, essiac seems to regulate blood sugar, which reduces appetite and reduces levels of body fat for those who are overweight.
How does essiac work?
The combination of the eight herbs in essiac (in their specific ratios to one another) is responsible for the benefits people experience from essiac. The benefits of the eight herbs are well-studied and widely accepted as legitimate.
It is believed that essiac's primary actions are to remove heavy metals and otherwise detoxify the body. Essiac acts primarily on the liver, which is the organ most responsible for detoxification, and the organ that is interconnected with the other body systems the most. If your liver is unhealthy, your entire body is most likely unhealthy. The detoxification process significantly boosts the immune system. Essiac's healing properties come primarily from the fact that essiac can boost the body's immune system, which enables the body to fight off disease and infection on it's own. Essiac itself won't heal you; essiac enables your body to heal itself!
Beyond the healing that essiac promotes, cleansing the liver with essiac also leads to other positive benefits. Many experience a boost in energy levels, which helps rid the body of disease for a variety of reasons. Higher energy levels means there is more motivation to take care of yourself by getting gentle exercise and eating properly, both of which help restore the body to a level to where it is more capable of defeating illness.
There is more to essiac just the essiac tea ingredients. While the most effective eight herb essiac formula isn't in the public domain (i.e. isn't public information), the eight herbs that it consists of are no secret.
Blessed Thistle. Blessed thistle is used for digestive problems such as gas, constipation, and upset stomach. This herb is also used to treat liver and gallbladder diseases.
Burdock Root. Burdock root is a mild diuretic. It increases the production of both urine and sweat, potentially making it useful in treating swelling and fever. Burdock root might play a role in preventing liver damage caused by alcohol, chemicals, or medications. The exact reason for this protective effect is not known, but it is thought to involve opposition of a chemical process called oxidation, which occurs in the body as a natural function of metabolism. Although oxidation is a natural process, that doesn't mean it isn't harmful to the body! One result of oxidation is the release of oxygen free radicals, which are chemicals that may suppress immune function. Antioxidants such as burdock may protect body cells from damage caused by oxidation.
Kelp. Kelp is a sea vegetable that is a concentrated source of minerals, including: iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Kelp as a source of iodine assists in making the thyroid hormones, which are necessary for maintaining normal metabolism in all cells of the body. This increases energy levels and helps make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Kelp is the most nutrient-dense of all the essiac tea ingredients--and it isn't found in four herb formulas.
Red Clover. Red clover is a source of many valuable nutrients, including: calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. Red clover is also one of the richest sources of isoflavones (water-soluble chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants). The isoflavones found in red clover have been studied for their effectiveness in treating some forms of cancer. It is thought that the isoflavones prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and that they may even destroy cancer cells.
Sheep Sorrel. Sheep sorrel is a rich source of oxalic acid, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, beta carotene, and vitamin C. This essiac tea ingredient is a mild diuretic, mild antiseptic, and a mild laxative.
Slippery Elm Bark. Slippery elm bark has been used as a poultice for cuts and bruises, and also for aching joints due to gout or other causes. Besides being an essiac tea ingredient, this herb is also used to alleviate sore throats. Slippery elm bark is found in many lozenges that claim to soothe throat irritation. Since a sore throat and a cough are often linked, slippery elm bark has also been used in cough remedies. It also regulates the elimination process of digestion, easing both constipation and diarrhea.
Turkish Rhubarb Root. This detoxifying herb is world- famous for its healing properties. Rhubarb root purges the body of bile, parasites, and stagnating food in the gut by stimulating the gall duct to expel toxic waste matter. It has been shown to alleviate chronic liver problems by cleansing the liver. Rhubarb root improves digestion and helps regulate the appetite. It has also been shown to help heal ulcers, alleviate disorders of the spleen and colon, relieve constipation, and help heal hemorrhoids and bleeding in the upper digestive tract.
Watercress. High in Vitamin C, watercress is used as a general tonic, and its bitter taste is thought to regulate the appetite and improve digestion. It can be used to alleviate nervous conditions, constipation, and liver disorders. Watercress is a popular cough and bronchitis remedy. It contains a remarkable substance called rhein, which appears to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria in the intestines. It is believed that rhein is also effective against Candida albicans (yeast infection), fever and inflammation, and pain.
Disclaimer: Essiac is not FDA tested and has not been FDA approved as a treatment or cure for any health problem, including cancer. We do not represent it as such on this site. You must determine whether essiac is a treatment method you should pursue. We have provided accounts and descriptions that represent the opinions of a variety of experts in the alternative treatment world as well as actual users of essiac. We believe that our formula is the most effective essiac formula being sold in the world, and that our essiac tea ingredients are of the highest quality. However, we do not endorse anything here as medical fact.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
The 8 Most Unusual Sources of Potential Cancer Cures
(From SixWise.com)
In 2005, cancer surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 85. Nearly 1.4 million Americans will be diagnosed with this disease in 2006, according to the American Cancer Society, and nearly 565,000 will die.
As cancer diagnoses have increased, so have the number of Americans seeking alternatives to typical cancer treatments. In fact, one study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that 88 percent of those with cancer had tried at least one alternative therapy -- and there are many to choose from. From prayer to energy medicine to supplements, potential cancer cures exist from a variety of sources, including these that may surprise you.
Find the list here.
Monday, October 02, 2006
"Cancer declared war – I refused to surrender"
Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh rock band The Alarm, tells us how having a positive mental attitude — and dressing up like a soldier — helped him to ward off leukemia.
He also embraced several complementary therapies, including essiac tea, apricot nut kernels and aromatherapy, and a change of diet from acidic to alkaline (using fresh organic ingredients and cutting out manufactured food). “I feel that helps because it shores up the positivity that you’re applying to the situation.”
Read the whole article here.
He also embraced several complementary therapies, including essiac tea, apricot nut kernels and aromatherapy, and a change of diet from acidic to alkaline (using fresh organic ingredients and cutting out manufactured food). “I feel that helps because it shores up the positivity that you’re applying to the situation.”
Read the whole article here.
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