Helpful Tips that can help you help your liver?

In our civilized lifestyle we are bugged down by stress, poor diet, smoke, environmental pollutants and excessive alcohol, over-medication, toxins or waste products in our blood stream that cause the liver to function sluggishly and when your blood is loaded with toxins due to a weak and inefficient liver, there is limited capacity for the blood to carry nutrients and oxygen supply for the brain and other parts of the body. As a result, tissue and organ cells are malnourished. If left untreated the cells will begin to age and eventually die.The brain needs oxygen to function properly but when the liver is not functioning properly, in essence filtering and circulating good blood, oxygen cannot be distributed to the brain—(the brain makes up only 2% of our body weight but it needs 20% of our oxygen supply).  You should know that the liver is the most emotion sensitive organ and its weakness is linked to emotional sensitivity or some kind of toxicity. Individuals who are emotionally sensitive are more prone to liver damage—weak liver. Poor liver contributes to faster skin aging. When the liver is not functioning properly, you feel constant fatigue, memory-loss, insomnia, and thyroid problems which then lead to weight gain or obesity. Malfunctioning of the liver and kidneys is the leading cause of Alzheimer disease, Brain tumor, insomnia, memory loss, night blindness—vision problems, stroke, dizziness-fatigue-poor energy level, deafness, headaches, tinnitus, fainting-convulsion, stiff muscle, weak tendons, age-related vision problems, etc.
According to the Chinese, the liver and kidneys are the organs that "age" us. That is why almost all longevity herbs used in Chinese medicine is liver and kidney tonics. An efficient liver and kidney is the key for health and vital energy, so we have put together some helpful tips that can help you help your liver.

Alpha-Lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant, has been used successfully to treat alcohol-induced liver damage. It aids in protecting the liver and pancreas from alcoholic damage. You can get alpha lipoic acid from eating spinach, broccoli, potatoes, brewer’s yeast and alpha lipoic supplement.

Vitamin E in its natural form is known as d-alpha-tocopherol is more available for the body and it is a potent powerful antioxidant that prevents cell damage that can be caused by free radicals by inhibiting the oxidation of lipids (fats in the body). It protects other fat-soluble vitamins from destruction by oxygen. Vitamin E improves oxygen utilization, vitamin A utilization and boost immune system. Find more info on vitamin E.

Avoid saturated fats and fried foods, which put stress on the liver. For essential fatty acids, use primrose oil supplements plus small amounts of cold-pressed organic vegetable oils like olive oil, flax-seed oil (lingnan oil).

Go on a ten-day live green juice and half cleansing fast to help remove toxins from the body quickly. Get plenty of rest, especially in the early weeks of recovery, to allow your body to cleanse and repair itself.

Avoid drugs and substance that can be toxic to your liver except those needed prescription that has been prescribed by your physician. 

Avoid all alcohol especially if you’re pregnant, suffering cancer or other illness. Total abstinence is an absolute requirement for regaining control over your life. Avoid people, things, and places that are associated with drinking. Make new friendships with people who do not drink. Take up a hobby, become involved in your fitness--exercise to promote self-esteem and provide a productive outlet for energy.

Burdock root is also known as bardana, beggar’s buttons, clotbur, gobo, lappa and thorny burr. It contains phytochemicals such as acetic acid, arctigenin, arctiin, beta-carotene, butyric acid, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, costic acid, inulin, isovaleric acid, lauric acid, lignin, myristic acid, propionic acid, sitosterol, stigmasterol and other nutrients such as amino acids, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, silicon, zinc, vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C. Burdock root acts as an antioxidant that can help protect you against cancer by helping control cell mutation. It helps eliminate excess fluid, uric acid, and toxins. It purifies the blood, restores liver and gall bladder function, as well as stimulates the digestive and immune systems. In addition to this, burdock root has antibacterial and antifungal properties; it can help treat skin disorders such as boils, carbuncles, relieve gout and menstrual symptoms. Burdock root can be used as a hair rinse to promote healthy hair and scalp. Take caution when using burdock root because it interfere with iron absorption when taken internally. Also burdock root is not to be used if you’re pregnant, breast-feeding woman, diabetic or have heart or cardiovascular problems. 

Red Clover contains pytochemicals like beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, biochanin, caffeic acid, campesterol, chlorogenic acid, coumarin, coumestrol, daidzein, eugenol, formononetin, genistein, isorhamnetin, methyl salicylate, myricetin, p-coumaric acid, salicylic acid and other nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, vitamin B3, C, and E.  Red clover has expectorant, antispasmodic and relaxing effect. It helps fight infection and bacterial infection like coughs, bronchitis, inflamed lungs as well as treat inflammatory bowel disorders, kidney problems, skin disorders and liver disease. It can help strengthen the immune system, suppress appetite and purify the blood.

Activated charcoal can help cleanse the blood stream of toxins.

 

Dandelion root can be boiled and eaten like any other vegetable or salad. It contains phytochemicals like Beta-carotene, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, cryptoxanthin, lutein, mannitol, p-coumaric acid, saponin, stigmasterol and other nutrient such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, vitamin B1, B2, B3, and C. Dandelion acts as a diuretic, it cleanses the blood and liver, and increases bile production, reduces serum cholesterol and uric acid levels, improves functioning of the kidneys, pancreas, spleen and stomach, relieves menopausal symptoms. It is very useful for treating anemia, boils, breast tumors, constipation, fluid retention, jaundice, rheumatism, age spot, breast cancer, liver cirrhosis and hepatitis. However, it should not combined with other prescription diuretic and it is not recommended for people with gallstones or biliary tract obstruction.

Silymarin (milk thistle extract) helps repair damage done to the liver. Silymarin is extracted from seeds of the herb milk thistle; silymarin has been used for centuries to treat liver disease. The active ingredients in milk thistle are several types of flavonoids known collectively as silymarin that acts as a powerful antioxidant. Silymarin guards the liver from oxidative damage. It also protects the liver from toxins, drugs, and the effects of alcohol, and promotes the growth of new liver cells. In addition, silymarin increases levels of gluthathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase, potent antioxidant enzyme that protect the liver. It has been shown to reduce insulin resistance, which may help patients with diabetes in controlling their blood sugar levels.

Curcumin, the yellow pigment in turmeric, is the active ingredient that helps fight free radical damage, protect the liver against toxins, inhibits platelet aggregation, aids circulation, lowers cholesterol levels, and improves blood vessel health. It has antibiotic, anticancer and anti-inflammatory (COX-2 enzyme) properties.

Rosemary fights free radicals, inflammation, bacteria and fungi. It helps detoxify the liver, and has anticancer and anti-tumor properties.

Oregon grape root helps purify the blood and cleanse the liver. In addition to this, it acts as a laxative and can be helpful for acne, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Psychological support and biofeedback can help prevent liver damage related to stress and emotional problem like depression.

  

As much as possible, avoid stress. Cultivate patience and live a Nontoxic Lifestyle; this will be needed in the long run for self balance, recovery and it will help your liver function better.

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Natural remedy for prostate cancer

What can you do to reduce or prevent Prostate Cancer especially if you have more
than two people who had suffered cancer in your family?

• Tumeric is a spice that contains curcumin, anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant that may be effective in controlling prostate cancer.


• Chinese Ginseng is beneficial for prostate Health and
  sexual vitality. Nature's way Siberian Ginseng is a tonic for the male reproductive organs.  Caution with ginseng: Do not use Siberian ginseng if you have hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, or a heart
  disorder.


• Nettle extract has anti-inflammatory properties, combined
  extract of nettle roots and saw palmetto has been proven effective for BPH.


• Saw palmetto has been used to treat prostate problems
  such as enlarged and inflamed prostrate, painful ejaculation, difficult urination, and inability to control urination called enuresis. It reduces prostatic enlargement by reducing the amount of hormonal stimulation of the prostate gland. Find Saw palmetto


• Modified citrus pectin has been shown to substantially
  inhibit the growth of cancer cells and is especially effective in combating prostate cancer.


• Garlic (Kyolic from Wakunaga) enhances immune function, helps break down testosterone and has been shown to slow cancer cell growth.


• Maitake extract helps inhibit the growth and spread of cancerous tumors as well as boost immune functions.


• Resveratrol is a phyto-chemical derived from grapes that helps to maintain a healthy prostate


• Whole Food and Macrobiotic diet helps, also including foods high in vitamin C-bioflavonoid and antioxidants in your diet such as green tea, lycopene, Maitake extract, garlic, onions, fresh cantaloupe, organic apples, berries especially blueberries and strawberries, cherries, plums, grapes, plums can be very helpful because nutrition
  plays an important role in the treatment and prevention of cancer. An Anticancer diet is composed primarily of fresh raw fruits and vegetables, fresh pure organic juices made of berries (like cranberries, blueberries, beets juice, cabbage and carrots), mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, spinach, sunflower seeds, legumes like (lentils, red beans, chickpeas), and raw nuts like walnuts, Brazil nuts, almond nuts which may have laetrile that has anticancer properties, and seeds, and whole grains such as wheat, oats, bran, millet, barley, bran, unpolished brown rice. Also eat plenty of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower, yellow and deep-orange vegetables like squash, pumpkin, carrots, yams, sweet potatoes---Remember organic is best.


• Avoid too much cooked food: Chemical reactions occur when fat is cooked, even worse when grilled over smoke stove or cooked burnt---leading to the production of free radicals, which play a major role in certain cancers. Also avoid stainless steel utensils--use only glass and wood utensils for your best health safety.


• Do not eat Red meat—if possible avoid all meat (become a Vegan). There is a definite correlation between high red meat consumption (five servings a week or more) and the development of prostate cancer.  Also avoid corn and canola oil, they are usually made of GMO ingredients in the developed countries unless the corn is locally grown by a reputable organic farmer.

• Reduce your consumption of Chinese food because they usually are prepared with soy sauce with MSG and refined sugar; try MSG free soups and dishes free of sugar (they won't say but you can tell when there's sugar in your food---usually the sweet and sour meals and fried sauteed meat dishes have some type of sugar in it) or better try Indian food instead because they are made with high antioxidant spice/herbs like turmeric and other Indian goodies.


• Abstain from all alcoholic beverages, coffee and caffeinated teas helps.


• Eliminate junk foods, processed refined foods, peanuts, salt, saturated fats, poly-unsaturated vegetable oils, all artificial and refined sugar, and white flour. Use sea kelp or potassium to substitute salt.


• Eat plenty of grapefruit, watermelon, and tomatoes and tomato products such as tomato juice and tomato-based sauces. These contain lycopene, which has been shown to protect against prostate cancer.


• Eat 1 to 4 ounces of pumpkin seeds every day. Pumpkin seeds are helpful for almost all prostate troubles because they are rich in zinc, you can also take pumpkin seed oil supplement/capsule.


• Drink green drinks---juice of 2 organic lemons, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 ounce fresh wheat-grass juice, and i quart of distilled water.


• Take coffee enemas with wheat-grass juice added to 1 cup of distilled water.


• Drink at least ten to eight ounce glass of water daily. This help hydrate the body, keeps the prostate working efficiently, and helps to eliminate toxins from the body. Avoid Municipal and well water because they are known to contain chlorine, fluoride, and agricultural and industrial chemical residue. Use only distilled water or reverse-osmosis filtered water.


• Regular intake of Zinc (50 milligrams a daily) and essential fatty acids—Omega-3 fatty acids from plant source (in supplement form or from cold-pressed flax-seed oil, soybean oil, sesame, olive oil) may help prevent development of cancer.
   


• Pygeum (Pygeum africanum), cayenne (capsicum) and false unicorn root is effective in the treatment and prevention of prostate problems.The herb pygeum and saw palmetto are mostly used for the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is characterized by the enlargement of the prostate gland sufficient to cause obstruction of the urethra. With age, there is a build-up of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which increases prostate size.There is also a shift in the normal balance of hormones in the body (less testosterone more estrogens). These plants can inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, which slows the change of testosterone to DHT.


• Nature's Way Black radish, dandelion, milk thistle, and red clover are good for cleansing the liver and the blood.


• Gravel root, hydrangea, oat straw, parsley root, uva ursi, and yarrow are diuretics that helps dissolve sediment.


• Damiana and licorice root have the ability to balance hormones and glandular function. Caution: Licorice root should not be used during pregnancy or nursing. It should not be
  used by persons with diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, or
  a history of stroke.


• Buchu, capsicum (red pepper), Rosemary, sage, thyme, ginger, cat's claw, canivora, Echinacea, goldenseal, pau d’acro, and suna have all shown anticancer properties. You can take this in tea form, using two at a time and alternating among them. Caution: Do
  not take echinacea for longer than three months. It should not be used by people who are allergic to ragweed. Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time. Do not use it during pregnancy or if you are breast-feeding, and use with caution if you are allergic to ragweed. If you have a history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or glaucoma, use it only under a doctor’s supervision.


• Caffeine-free Herbal teas like Pure Green Tea extract of 200 milligrams per day was shown to reduce the recurrence of tumors in men with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Also the Ojibwa Herbal Tea, a native American Indian Herbal tea composed of sheep sorrel, burdock root, slippery elm bark, and turkey rubarb root has been reported to have positive healing effect on those battling cancer.


• Take Ginger because ginger suppresses nausea and therefore is an excellent treatment for the nausea and upset stomach that sometimes occur in chemotherapy treatment (i don't recommend chemotherapy). Ginger works best when taken with protein.


• Research has shown that soybeans and soy products, such as tofu, soy yogurt, kefir tempeh, soy flour, and soymilk, have cancer fighting powers due to the
  presence of a protein called genistein. Geinstein retards tumor growth by preventing the growth of new blood
  vessels to feed the tumor. It appears to be particularly effective against prostate cancer, but also works against breast cancer in women and colon cancer
  in both women and men.


• Maintaining a normal weight by exercise and keeping up
  antioxidant nutrition helps.


• Regular sexual activity---regular sexual ejaculation activates the prostate gland---keeps the organ from becoming stagnant and inflamed.


• Try to avoid all known carcinogens in food and cosmetic products. Avoid tobacco—cigarette smoking, polluted air, polluted water, toxic chemicals, and toxic food and toxic cosmetic additives.  Limit your exposure to pesticides and other environmental contaminants. Avoid chemicals such as hair sprays, cleaning compounds, waxes, fresh paints, and garden pesticides. Many of these chemicals contain harmful toxins that promote the formation of free radicals in the body, which may lead to cancer. People with cancer can further weaken their immune systems by coming into contact with toxic chemical ingredients. The body then must expend energy trying to protect itself from the damaging effects of these toxic ingredients instead of fighting the cancer.


• Try your very best to avoid the 50 COMMON THINGS THAT CAUSE CANCER.

Understand Prostate Cancer and get helpful Remedies

Cancer of the prostate gland is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. It is primarily a disease of aging. Men in their thirties and forties rarely develop prostate cancer, but the incidence increases steadily after the age of fifty. Prostate cancer is most likely to be diagnosed between the ages of sixty-five and seventy-four. “According to the American Cancer society, it is estimated that nearly 200,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed annually, and over 28,000 men die from the disease, making it the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States”. Many experts feel that every man will eventually develop prostate cancer if he lives long enough. It is good news that prostate cancer fatality is declining for the past ten years, which many experts believe to be the result of better screening and earlier diagnosis. Survival is improved if diagnosed early, which means regular screening is important. Five-year survival rates are 100 percent if the tumor is localized and regional, 31 percent for distant tumors, and 75 percent for unstaged tumors. Although it is relatively common, in most cases prostate cancer is, fortunately, a slow-growing cancer. Most prostate cancers arise in the rear portion of the prostate gland; the rest originates near the urethra. Lymphatic vessels leading from the prostate gland to the pelvic lymph nodes provide a route for prostate cancer to spread to other areas of the body. Prostate Cancers double in mass every six years, on average (by comparison, breast cancers commonly double every three and half years). The exact cause or causes of prostate cancer are not known. However, there are certain risk factors that have been linked to its development. Men aged sixty-five and older, African American men, and men who have a first degree relative (parent or siblings) with prostate cancer are at increased risk. The incidence is higher among married men than it is among unmarried men. Also at increased risk men who have had reoccurring prostate infections, those with a history of sexually transmitted disease, and those who have taken testosterone. Exposure to cancer causing chemicals increases your risk for cancer. Having a genetic variation of the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) gene also may increase your risk for prostate cancer. This gene is involved with regulating inflammation, and too much inflammation is found to increase the risk of prostate cancer. Researchers have also found a link between a high-fat diet that is low in fruits and vegetables and prostate cancer. This may be due to the fact that heavy fat consumption raises testosterone levels, which could then stimulate growth of the prostate, including any cancer cells it may be harboring. Some studies have suggested that vasectomy may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer, although other studies contradict this hypothesis. A high in-take of milk and coffee may also increase the risk of developing prostate cancer.

An eight-year study published in the British journal of cancer found a 22 percent increase in risk of prostate cancer with a high intake of dairy products in men living in Europe. American Studies confirmed both a higher rate of the disease and a higher mortality from dairy products. It is thought that a high intake of diary protein may increase the production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which in turn promotes the development of prostate cancer. In addition, others think that too much calcium from dairy products suppresses the body’s ability to synthesize vitamin D. Vitamin D is thought to be protective against prostate cancer. The European collaborators found that for every increase of 35 grams of dairy protein (a cup of milk has 8 grams), there was a 32 percent increase in the risk of developing prostate cancer. Calcium from food, other than dairy products like milk and yogurt, had no effect on disease risk.

Also, men who have higher levels of enzyme 5-alpha reductase may be at greater risk for prostate cancer. This is an enzyme that transforms testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a form of the hormone that promotes the growth of prostate cells.

Possible symptoms of prostate Cancer:

Pain or a burning sensation during urination, frequent urination, a decrease in the amount and force of urine flow, an inability to urinate, blood in the urine, and continuing lower back, pelvic, or suprapubic discomfort. However, the disease often causes no symptoms at all until it reaches an advanced stage and/or spreads outside the gland. In addition, these symptoms most often are caused not by cancer, but by an enlarged prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

How to detect cancer:

There is no known particular way to prevent prostate cancer but an early detection can catch the cancer before it spreads to other sites in the body.  A careful rectal exam of the prostate is the simplest and most cost-effective approach for detecting prostate cancer—every man should have an annual exam beginning at age forty or fifty, the earlier the better.

Testicular Cancer Self-Test: use your fingers of both hands to roll each testicle between the thumb and the fingers gently, checking for hard lumps or nodules. It is best to do this test after a warm bath or shower, when the scrotal skin is relaxed. Normally, testicles feel smooth and a little spongy. A mass will feel firm but not painful when pressed, unless there is a bleeding inside the tumor. If you find a suspicious lump, see your Naturopathic physician. This test should be performed routinely by your physician at your yearly physical exam, Be sure to include the epididymis (the ropelike portion) in your examination.

The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. The doctor takes a blood sample, and the amount of PSA is measured in a laboratory. Because PSA is produced by the body and can be used to detect prostate cancer, it is sometimes called a biological marker or a tumor marker. (PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen---a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland). A PSA test result between 0 and 4 is considered within normal range. Numbers between 4 and 10 indicates a 25 percent chance of getting prostate cancer and numbers higher than 10 indicate a 50 percent chance of developing prostate cancer.  PSA rise with age even if you don’t have cancer. It is important to get regular screening and to discuss with your doctor what your numbers mean. A man’s PSA level alone does not give doctors enough information to distinguish between benign prostate conditions and cancer. However, the doctor will take the result of the PSA test into account when deciding whether to check further for signs of prostate cancer.

High PSA levels can be caused by factors other than cancer, including benign enlargement or inflammation of the prostate, an activity as innocuous as bicycle riding, or even the rectal exam itself. Having the test repeated every year may help physicians better interpret the results; in healthy men, PSA levels tend to remain relatively stable, rising only gradually from year to year, while cancer causes the levels to rise more dramatically. The U.S food and drug administration (FDA) has approved the use of the PSA test along with digital rectal exam (DRE) to help detect prostate cancer in men fifty years of age or older. Doctors often use the PSA test and DRE as prostate cancer screening tests; together, these tests can help doctors detect prostate cancer in men who have no symptoms of the disease.

Ultrasound scanning of the prostate is often done to follow up on an abnormal rectal exam or PSA test. Other diagnostic tests, including computerized tomography (CT) scans, bone scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be necessary, but are costly. Ultimately, if test results point consistently to the presence of cancer, a tissue diagnosis must be done to confirm it. This can be done only by microscopic examination of a needle biopsy, preferably directed under ultrasound control. Repeated biopsies may be needed in some cases. This invasive procedure may itself cause complications. Bleeding, urinary retention, impotence, and sepsis (blood poisoning) have been reported. Another important measure, the Gleason score, gauges the prostate cancer aggressiveness of a tumor based on the cellular characteristics of the cancer. If you develop prostate cancer, your doctor will discuss your score and its implications for survival. Tumor cells that look more similar to normal cells tend to be less aggressive, while those that are distributed randomly with uneven edges are likely to spread rapidly. 

                                      Some Treatment options for Prostate Cancer:

With the numerous treatment methods available today, if diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is imperative to be educated about your treatment options and whatever you may chose to do, it is wise to include your partner in your decision or choice.

Watchful waiting: Close monitoring of nutritional support and lifestyle changes, is becoming the preferred approach if the cancer is in the early stages. If symptoms develop or if tests indicate that symptoms are likely to develop, treatment is usually started. The primary benefit of watchful waiting is that the adverse effects of the existing treatment options are avoided. This may be advantageous for older men who have other serious health problems and for men who have nonaggressive, early-stage cancers. The doctor will continue to observe you, and you will probably need a PSA blood test and a digital rectal examination every six months and, possibly, a yearly biopsy of the prostate.

Biologic and pharmacological Therapies is the use of prescription drugs from naturopathic doctors, hormones, complex herbal extract products, vaccines, and other biological inventions that the mainstream medicine has not yet accepted. Here, the use of biologic substances and nontoxic pharmacological agents--nontoxic medication derived from biological sources such as plants or human cells are used for treatment. An example of this type of treatment is the 714-X treatment developed by a french physician by the name Dr. Gatson Naessens consisting of injections of nitrogen-rich camphor or organic salts directly into the lymphatic system which allows the immune system to reestablish itself and attack the cancerous cells because of the belief or theory that cancer cells excrete a poisonous compound that shuts down the immune system. Another example is the Revici method, developed by the late dr Emanuel Revici whereby compounds are delivered into the tumor to repair lipid imbalance in the cells--establish good balance of essential fats.

Didn’t realize how painful cancer can be until I read this next line you are about to read: If the cancer has not spread outside the gland, surgical options include a radical prostatectomy (removal of the entire gland and some tissue around it) or a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). In the latter procedure, a device is inserted through the end of the penis, and a wire loop is used to cut away the cancerous tissue. 

Hormonal treatment is used to block the production of testosterone, which fuels cancer growth. This can be done by means of orchiectomy (surgical removal of the testosterone) or through the use of hormone therapy to suppress the production and action of hormones.  However, the hormone therapy drug used causes impotence and other side effects like no sex drive, hot flashes, sexual dysfunction, and weight gain.

Cryosurgery also called cryotherapy and cryoablation is a treatment method used to localize prostate cancer---whereby, the cancerous cells are frozen by metal probe. This treatment is less invasive than radical surgery and there is less blood loss.

Estrogens have been used for the treatment of prostate cancer for sixty years. However, they can cause breast growth and other feminizing effects, as well as cardiac complications. Because of these side effects, they are rarely used today.

Gerson Therapy--- The purpose of Gerson Therapy is to regenerate an ailing body and bring it back to health by flooding the sick patient with nutrients and adopting other modalities of healing. The nutrients comes from raw juices plus raw and cooked solid organic vegetarian foods consumed in large amounts--generously.
Oxygen deficiency in the blood contributes to degenerative diseases. Dr Gerson therapy brings about a doubling of circulatory oxygenation. The Gerson therapy stimulates metabolism, eliminates toxins, and restores sluggish waste removal function of a patient's liver and kidneys. Dr Gerson therapy uses high quality nutrition, increases the patient's oxygen availability, re-invigorates the entire organism with a well-functioning metabolism, and improves cellular detoxification; one's suppressed immune system, imperfect physiology, muddle mind, dysfunctional brain and other essential organs is improved and encourages regeneration towards homeostasis once again.
Statistically, chemotherapy boost an overall remission rate on average of 12 percent (7% of colon cancer, 1% of pancreatic cancer) for patient's seen at the early and intermediate stages of their illnesses but the Gerson Therapy offers remission success on average for up to 42 % of its participating terminal cancer patient's. It proves to be more therapeutic a treatment than Toxicology (chemotherapy), immunology, pharmacology, roentgenology (radiation therapy), allopathic medicine.

 Herbal Therapies: The use of herbal remedies is the oldest form of treatment for many diseases. Herbal remedies are used to strengthen the body's ability to eliminate cancer cells.  Hoxsey Therapy is the first tested cancer therapy in the 1920s, whereby internal and external herbal preparations, along with anti-cancer diet, vitamins, minerals and psychological  is used to strengthen the body to fight the cancer. This therapy has proven controversial in America however it is very often used in Mexico for cancer treatment. 


Nutritional Therapies: There is a link between diet and cancer health, so nutrition should be the a major focus for those battling cancer. For example the Gerson therapy, and the wheat grass therapy whereby the diet is based on wheat-grass and other raw foods; the macrobiotic diet, a traditional Japanese diet high in whole grains--high fiber diet, fresh vegetables and organic fruits, vegan nutritional habits.

Immunologic therapies: this is based on the idea that cancer develops because of a breakdown of the immune system so therefore the goal of this therapy is to boost the main parts of the body that functions to combat and destroy cancer cells.---similar to functional food therapy. Late Dr. Josef Issels, offered a comprehensive, nontoxic strategy for all types and stages of cancer to stimulate the body's immune system to attack cancer cells.

Metabolic therapies is based on the idea that cancer is a multifaceted disease that requires multiple treatment or healing options to fight it effectively. In this therapy detoxification to aid efficient toxins flush from the body such as colon cleanse, liver cleanse and total body cleanse is used plus anticancer diet based on whole organic food and vitamins, minerals, and enzymes to cleanse the body more and repair damaged tissues, and stimulate immune function.

Mind-Body therapies focuses on the role that emotions, behavior and faith play in recovery from illness. Some counseling, biofeedback, imagery, visualization, yoga--meditation, massage therapy, soothing music and visual arts, and other relaxation therapies are used to promote greater emotional, spiritual well-being and to bring the hurts to remission to help those battling with disease to cope better.

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Tumeric is a beneficial Antioxidant

Turmeric also known as Indian saffron, jiang huang, yellow ginger, yellow root, curcuma longa; a member of the ginger family (zingiberaceae) that  has its roots in deep traditional Indian culinary and medicine.  It  a tender tropical plant that requires a well drained moist soil, sun or light shade, warm temperature and high humidity; propagated by root division and sometimes started from the seed. The roots are harvested during the plant's dormant period. Then it's steamed or boiled before being dried for several days and grounded into deep yellow powder. Turmeric is bright yellow color with a musky plain sharp flavor used mainly for food coloring---i recall my mother using it in fried rice dishes during the holiday, it looks like sunshine on the dinner table after it's cooked and served (Holiday turmeric fried rice hmm yummy). It is one of the primary ingredients in my favorite herb/spice ---curries and curry powder used by many ethnic and modern chefs at home and beyond. It has been used as a flavor ingredient in worcestershire sauce and color used to prepare mustard. It is used in medicinal decoctions, tinctures, pills, poultices and powder. Tumeric's yellow pigments are known as curcuminoids--currcumin is turmeric's most active ingredients. Curcumin has been shown in studies to have antioxidant properties, possibly as strong as those of vitamins C and E. Scientific studies of turmeric began in 1971 and research has revealed turmeric may be better than hydrocortisone for reducing pain and stiffness associated with various forms of arthritis. Curcumin may help increase bile production and flow from the liver, enhancing the breakdown of fats during digestion. Some studies indicate it may protect the liver from damage caused by alcohol and various toxins. In some animal studies, curcumin reduced the secretion of stomach acid and seemed to protect the lining of the stomach and intestines. Research on turmeric's effect on the circulatory system indicate it could help prevent atherosclerosis because it tends to reduce levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in the bloodstream and prevent clots in injured blood vessels that could lead to vessel block age. Laboratory and animal studies also suggest that turmeric may be helpful in preventing and treating different types of cancer but more research is needed to be sure of this. Turmeric preparations applied to wounds have been shown to prevent bacterial infections especially those caused by staphylococcus aureus. Turmeric helps stop bleeding and speed up healing.

Turmeric was over-looked until the 1970s, when research found many of its value and revealed its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and possible anticancer properties. Turmeric has long been used in Ayurvedic, Unani, and Siddha systems of herbal medicine, as well as in traditional Chinese medicine, for treating liver disorder and digestive problems. Turmeric has been used as blood purifying tonic for fever, skin disorders like psoriasis, acne, morning sickness, skin infections like eczema, athlete's foot and sores, sprains, conjunctivitis, rheumatoid arthritis, hemorrhoids, eczema, dizziness, peptic ulcers, gonorrhea, chest pain, bloating, menstrual problems, jaundice, stomach upset, pains after childbirth, flatulence, asthma, insect bites, osteoarthritis; Turmeric helps control diarrhea, stimulates appetite, reduce inflammation, helps reduce cholesterol problems, prevents cardiovascular disease, turmeric helps improve stomach and liver function, treats certain kinds of cancerous skin lesions; it is useful for open wounds as an antibacterial.

Other Facts about Golden turmeric herb plant: Turmeric is notorious for its intense bright  yellow color, known to stain chef's wooden and plastic utensils, counter-tops, fabrics that are difficult to erase. Because of this vivid hue turmeric's powdered root has been used as a natural yellow dye for silk, cotton, and wool. It is used in Hindu rituals to dye the robes of priest. Turmeric water is Asian cosmetic applied by women to their faces to give their complexion a golden glow. Today turmeric has found its way into dozens of products lining the shelves of grocery stores. It is used as a coloring agent in canned beverages, dairy products, ice cream, yogurt, cakes and icings, biscuits, microwave popcorn, cereals, sauces, gelatin desserts and in various other culinary spice mixture. Turmeric combined with annatto is used to tint cheeses, salad dressings, butter and margarine.

You can find Turmeric in your Health food stores.