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People saved from the brink of death by the one-minute cure..

Published: Feb 3rd, 2010 | Author: Alex Bhaswara Add Comment

People saved from the brink of death by the one-minute cure…

Sir / Madam

I want to tell you something *startling* that you
may not know about.

Dr. Lance Moriarty, the Director of a medical
clinic in Nairobi, Kenya (where 1 out of every 8
people is infected with AIDS or HIV), reported
that “Some patients have literally been dragged
back from the brink of death” from the use of the
natural oxygenating substance revealed in “The
One-Minute Cure.” (more…)

WARNING Don’t Take Antioxidants

WARNING Don’t Take Antioxidants

Did You Know…

…that taking high doses of antioxidant supplements — such as beta carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and selenium — does not reduce the risk of acquiring diseases, but has also been shown to be poisonous to the human body and may even increase the risk of death?

As long ago as the 1950s, antioxidants became known as miracle supplements because they “reportedly” promoted good health and prevented a host of diseases, including cancer (more…)

Health Benefits of Orange Zest

Most of us know the many benefits of including oranges in our diets. Oranges are loaded with Vitamin C, which is an important treatment for cancers and is required for many important bodily functions. Oranges provide fiber and are helpful in controlling blood sugar and insulin. Oranges should be included as a part of every diet. But, did you know that the orange peel that most of us toss in the trash also contains health benefits.

Orange peel, or more specifically, orange zest (the shavings of the orange portion of the peel), contain a unique flavonoid called hesperidin. Hesperidin helps to lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff), lower triglycerides (fats found in the blood) and reduces the risk of heart disease. An added benefit is in normalizing blood pressure. Studies also show that hesperidin is helpful in reducing bone loss, acts as an anti-inflammatory and is good for fighting some types of cancer, especially breast cancer. (more…)

Mesothelioma – An Example of Treatment Difficulties

Published: Nov 7th, 2009 | Author: Alex Bhaswara Add Comment

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is associated with exposure to asbestos. The disease is a brutal form of cancer because it is very hard to discover and often only is diagnosed in the very late stages. At that point, treatment is often very difficult for a host of reasons. To give you an idea of how difficult, we cover one maddening complication in this article.

Mesothelioma is the cancer of the mesothelium from which it derives its name. The mesothelium is a lining found in the chest and abdomen that acts more or less as a protective sheath for organs such as the heart and lungs. While cancer of the lungs can be easily identified, the same cannot be said for identifying it in the thin lining surrounding them. This is what makes Mesothelioma so deadly. It usually only discovered very late, often after it has grown for 20, 30, 40 years or more.

The cancer is most often found around the Mesothelioma lining of the lungs. To diagnose it, the physicians usually must take a biopsy of the material in the area. This is done by creating a small incision and then inserting the relevant medical tool. A small amount of material is then snipped off, extracted and sent to the pathology office for examination under a microscope. It sounds simple, but here is where the difficulty in dealing with Mesothelioma rears its head. (more…)

Mesothelioma – Can The SV-40 Virus Cause It?

Published: Nov 6th, 2009 | Author: Alex Bhaswara Add Comment

The vast majority of Mesothelioma cases are caused by exposure to asbestos in the workplace or at home. This is a common statement put forth about the cancer, but you’ll note it doesn’t state that all cases are caused by asbestos exposure. There are instances where asbestos is not involved. One that is garnering attention is whether the SV-40 Virus might cause it.

SV-40 stands for Simiun Virus 40, which is to say it is derived from monkeys. How did this virus become a concern to humans? Well, polio was once a huge health problem. A vaccine was developed for it that has largely eradicated the disease. Oh, there was one small problem. The vaccine was grown on monkey kidneys. Some of the monkeys had contracted SV-40. While not impacting the effectiveness of the vaccine, the virus did travel along with it into some human hosts. (more…)

Immune System Herbs and Their Role in Fighting Cancer

Cat’s claw extract and other immune system herbs are known for their healing properties, but can they do more than the basic work of helping to make your body stronger? Can they fight cancer and work as anti cancer herbs? While improving your body’s defense system is nothing to minimize as far as health benefits go, the ability to fight cancer to any degree make this herb one that demands closer examination.

A Strong Immune System

Immune system herbs help to promote overall health by keeping your body in a state where it has the ability to fight off foreign bodies that might cause illness. This is not small feat given the run down state of many peoples’ bodies today. In a society that prizes long work hours and little sleep, it is easy to forget that this physical and mental overexertion can have very real and dramatic health implications.

If taken to an extreme, then the body loses the ability to fight off illnesses that once would not have proven to be a problem. Once you add in the combined effects of poor nutrition and consistently high stress levels then you have a recipe for health problems. The human body was not made to run on the manufactured, processed foods that have become the mainstays of the American diet, and the human body was not meant to endure consistently high stress levels.

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Vitorin May Be an Unhealthy Choice For Lowering Cholesterol

The FDA has begun an investigation into ezetimibe and simvastatin, the two compounds found in Vytorin which are designed to lower cholesterol levels.

A 5-year trial was conducted to see if the combined ingredients could “reduce cardiovascular events in patients with a diagnosis of aortic stenosis.” The trial found that no, there were no benefits. However, a larger percentage of those treated with Vytorin (as opposed to the placebo group) were diagnosed with and died from various forms of cancer. Whether that was cause and effect is not known yet.

Two other ongoing trials will end in 2010 and 2012. I have to wonder about those patients taking part in the trials. Why would anyone take that kind of chance with their health?

Meanwhile, the drug Baycol was removed from the market after numerous deaths were attributed to its use.

Cases such as this are a good reason not to take any drugs that haven’t been around for a good long while – unless, of course, your condition is terminal and they offer some relief.

If you’re taking Vytorin, you might want to go back to your doctor and ask for something safer. Or, since all pharmaceuticals carry risk, and since cholesterol drugs seem to carry side effects that lead to death, it seems like it might be a good idea to see what you can do without drugs.

According to the Mayo Clinic site, the first thing to do is reduce the amount of saturated and trans fats in your diet. Unfortunately, that means staying away from store-bought cookies, crackers, and cakes. (unless you read the ingredients and find there are no trans fats)

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Medical Marijuana Can Offer Relief If You Are Suffering From Cancer Or Other Illnesses

Published: Jul 17th, 2009 | Author: marbolec Add Comment

One is allowed to use medical marijuana legally under CA State law if you have been medically examined by a medical doctor and written out a Physician Statement and Recommendation Letter. The evaluation is to verify if you will find freedom from the symptoms of the illness you are suffering.

The Medical Board of CA has written that medicinal marijuana is a rising treatment modality. CA Prop 215, known as The Compassionate Care Act of 1996, includes in part:

To ensure that desperately sick Californians have the right to obtain and use cannabis for medical purposes where the medical consumption is deemed useful and has been recommended by a medical doctor who has found out that the person’s health could gain a benefit from the use of pot in the treatment of migraine or any other disease for which marijuana offers Relief.

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