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IP6 Rice Bran Extract
The Overlooked Cancer Cure From Japan
Nature provides an anti-cancer molecule found in rice bran that exceeds the effectiveness and safety of most anticancer drugs. Yet it goes unutilized by modern medicine.
Most drugs are modeled after molecules found in nature."- Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) "Antioxidants go beyond preventing chemotherapy side effects. They actually enhance treatment and survival, says Conklin. Antioxidants overcome side effects + Vitamin E has been shown to enhance the desirable type of tumor cell death, apoptosis, and counter the side effects of cisplatin without interfering with treatment. Vitamin E also protects the heart against drug toxicity during treatment. Daily administration of supplemental vitamin C, 1,000 mg, when taken two weeks before and after bleomycin need definition-drug therapy, prevents damage to chromosomes." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.) |
 "Other ailments which Astragalus may be used to treat are: AIDS, arteriosclerosis, chemotherapy side effects, chronic active hepatitis, diabetes; genital herpes, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, and insomnia.
Sage Oil—A Memory Booster
In the 17th century, noted herbalist Nicholas Culpepper wrote that the herb sage could "heal" the memory, while, "warming and quickening the senses." Sage has always had that reputation, but no one knew why. Researchers from the Medical Plant Research Centre (MPRC) at the Universities of Newcastle and North Umbria in the U.K."- Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.) |
 "Milk thistle seed is used in the treatment of alcohol abuse, bile duct inflammation, chemical exposure, chemotherapy side effects, cirrhosis, depression, drug abuse, environmental illness, hepatitis, high cholesterol, jaundice, liver damage, poisoning, and psoriasis.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible; they are usually ground before being sprinkled onto culinary preparations. They can also be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, and an edible oil can be pressed from them.
Milk thistle leaves, with their spines removed, can be eaten as greens and are best when young and tender."- Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "It is used in the treatment of abdominal distention, anxiety, chemotherapy side effects, chronic fatigue syndrome, diarrhea, dyspepsia, edema, fatigue, hair loss (following pregnancy), headache, heart palpitations, hepatitis, hyperactivity, insomnia, nearsightedness, polyuria, stress, tumors, and vertigo. Edible Uses Poria is edible and is often soaked or cooked and added to soups and stews." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "Ginseng is used in the treatment of adrenal deficiency, AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, anemia, appetite loss, atherosclerosis, chemotherapy side effects, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, diarrhea (chronic), drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, heart palpitations, infertility (male and female), insomnia, low libido, low sperm count, malabsorption, memory loss, menopause symptoms, night sweats, organ prolapse, post-traumatic stress (physical and emotional), radiation exposure, shortness of breath, stress, stroke, and tuberculosis." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "Codonopsis is used to treat AIDS, anemia, appetite loss, asthma, cancer, chemotherapy side effects, chronic cough, chronic fatigue syndrome, debility, diabetes, diarrhea, dyspepsia, excessive perspiration, fatigue, fever, flatulence, gastritis, heart palpitations, HIV, hyperacidity, indigestion, insomnia, memory loss, nephritis, prolapse of the uterus/rectum or stomach, radiotherapy side effects, shortness of breath, stress, ulcers, voice weakness, and vomiting. Mixed with licorice root, it is used to treat anorexia. Topically, the root (and the leaf) can be used as a poultice to treat wounds." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) |
 "Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev I (On/me):CD004540. 2005.
Tianqing P, Yingzhen Y, Riesemann H et al. The inhibitory effect of Astragalus membranaceus on Coxsackie B-3 virus RNA replication. Chin Med Sci J; 10:146-150. 1995
Wang HK. He K. Xu HX, et al. The structure of astrachrysosid A and the study of 2D-NMR on astrasieversianin XV and 7,2'-dihydroxy-3\4'-dimefhoxy-isoflavane-7-0- beta-D-glycoside. Yao Hsueh Hsueh /,ao;25(6):445-50. 1990
Weng XS."- Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) |
 "Meanwhile, researchers in Moscow are planning a clinical trial to examine Rhodiola rosea's ability to prevent chemotherapy side effects.
Immune System Support
The immune system offers another line of defense against cancer. Sometimes as cells begin to mutate and become cancerous, the immune system identifies them as abnormal and destroys them before they develop into a more robust form of the disease. This is one reason that a compromised immune system can increase the body's susceptibility to cancer."- Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D., The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century (Get the book.) |
 "Anti-stress, effective against physical weakness and mental exhaustion, for concentration, arteriosclerosis, headaches, gum bleeding, scurvy, anti-inflammatory, boosts immune Macrophages and anti-aging enzyme SOD, counters free radicals, respiratory infections, radiation, lessens chemotherapy side effects, anti-cancer, in Chinese animal tests healed sarcoma, melanoma, lymphocytic leukemia, and Erhlich ascites carcinoma; in humans healed erythroleukemia and gastric carcinoma, and inhibits n-nitroso and aflatoxin-B carcinogens; promotes bone-building, wound healing, reduces pain; spurs appetite."- Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) |
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Recent research has reported that cat's claw may provide an anticancerous action (especially against breast cancer cells) and may be beneficial in reducing chemotherapy side effects.
Other research validates cat's claw's long history of indigenous use for arthritis and rheumatism, as well as for other types of inflammatory stomach and bowel disorders. vitro antileukemic properties,25 and various root and bark extracts have demonstrated antitumorous and anticancerous properties.2"- Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.) |
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