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ASTHMA
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:25 pm
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Asthma
Asthma is a form of allergy, actually an inflammatory allergy.
And allergies are a symptom of adrenal gland dysfunction. When
the adrenal glands are working properly they put out sufficient
levels of immune modulating corticosteroids, and antihistamine
epinephrine to counter allergic responses. Therefore, if the
adrenal glands fail to put out sufficient levels of these
compounds, we can develop allergic responses.
When asthmatics go to the doctor, the doctor will give the
patient steroids and epinephrine, which substitute for what the
adrenals are failing to put out in sufficient quantities. This
brings us to the topic of the immune system. The immune system
is not a single thing. It consists of many factors including
the bone marrow, thymus, spleen, white blood cells, cytokines,
enzymes like SOD, the adrenal glands, etc. Therefore, parts of
the immune system can be suppressed, while other areas are
working fine. Allergies are a good example. Most parts of the
immune system is working fine. The adrenal glands though are
not putting out sufficient levels of antihistamine and
anti-leukotriene epinephrine and immune modulating
corticosteroids.
This also helps explain why children can outgrow allergies, as I
did. Children can outgrow many allergies, including asthma,
generally around the age of 5 because in some cases it takes a
little longer for the adrenals to fully mature.
The adrenal glands use more vitamin C than any other part of the
body. Therefore, this would be the first thing to focus on.
Although I do not care for synthetic vitamin C. Natural C is
generally stronger, more stable and provides more benefits than
synthetic vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Excellent herbal sources
of vitamin C are acerola cherry, amla, rosehips, watercress and
nettle leaf. Food sources include kiwis, papaya and berries.
The second most important nutrient for the adrenal glands is
pantothenic acid. The highest plant source of pantothenic acid
is found in bee pollen. When starting with bee pollen start out
with small doses because of the risk of allergic reaction. The
same applies to any time you change pollen sources since you can
be allergic to one pollen source and not another.
Herbs that support the adrenal glands include schisandra berry,
astragalus, nettle leaf, Siberian ginseng, suma, ashwagandha,
jiaogulan (Gynostemma), and licorice root. Herbs are best taken
several times daily rather than once a day. Most herbs should
also be taken on an empty stomach at least 1/2 hour before meals
since fats and proteins can block absorption. Although, herbal
powders they can be mixed in a little unsweetened applesauce
since this does not interfere with absorption.
I like making adrenal supportive candies by mixing astragalus,
schisandra, pollen, amla and a little licorice root. Then I mix
in vegetable glycerin until it forms a paste. I take a pinch
and roll it in to a ball about the size of a pea. The candies
taste like Sweet and Sour Tarts.
Remember to avoid all stimulants since these depress immune
function by weakening adrenal gland function. Stimulants include
caffeine, ephedrine, and nicotine, and herbs including ephedra,
guarana, black tea, country mallow and bitter orange.
This can confuse some people because an old time remedy to stop
an asthma attack is a strong cup of coffee. It is true that
coffee, more specifically the alkaloids in coffee, will stop an
asthma attack. These alkaloids; caffeine, theophylline and
theobromine block the breakdown of a chemical messenger for the
body known as cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Production
of cAMP counters the leukotrienes and histamine that can trigger
asthma attacks. A problem though is that cAMP is very short
lived in the body as is quickly broken down by a liver enzyme
known as cyclic adenosine monophosphate phosphodiesterase
(cAMPPDE). Caffeine, theophylline and theobromine are cAMPPDE
inhibitors and therefore extend the life and actions of cAMP.
This is the same reason that theophylline has been used in
hospital settings to control asthma. The problem is that the
consistent use stimulants deplete adrenal function and therefore
levels of epinephrine and corticosteroids. In short, caffeine
and related compounds can help if used occasionally when
necessary, but continual use can increase the risk of asthma
attacks.
Along the same line, the reason epinephrine and ephedrine stop
allergic reactions such as asthma is because they elevate levels
of cAMP. This counters histamine and inflammatory leukotrienes,
which are about 1,000 times more stimulatory to the formation of
asthma attacks that histamine.
There are herbs that can replace epinephrine and ephedrine
without the stimulant effects. My favorites are zizyphus seed
(suan zao ren), coleus forskohlii and nettle leaf. Zizyphus
seed and coleus forskohlii both elevate cAMP levels without
raising the pulse or blood pressure. Nettle leaf is a natural
antihistamine by blocking cAMP breakdown and it helps support
adrenal gland function.
Keep stress levels down to a minimum since stress overworks the
adrenals. When it comes to stress the adrenals are designed for
short term use. The adrenals are not designed for long term
stimulation as occurs with the use of stimulants and chronic
stress. There are various methods that can be used to control
stress. For example, meditation, exercise, pets or a relaxing
bath. The best choice will depend on the individual.
Steroids, such as Prednisone and steroidal inhalers, are best
avoided or their use extremely limited. These drugs will help
to control symptoms by reducing the inflammatory component of
asthma, although they can aggravate the underlying cause. This
is commonly seen as inhaler dependence. As the steroids atrophy
the adrenal glands the adrenal glands produce decreased levels
of steroids. When this occurs the body becomes more dependent
on external sources of steroids. Therefore, as the steroidal
medications atrophy the adrenal glands more of the steroidal
medications are required to replace what the adrenals are
failing to produce in sufficient levels.
Magnesium deficiencies are common in asthmatics, and magnesium
is very useful in the treatment of asthma. Magnesium relaxes the
smooth muscle of the lungs by displacing calcium, thereby
helping to prevent the spasming of the lung muscles. Because
magnesium works by displacing calcium, it is important that the
magnesium be taken in the absence of calcium. It also helps to
take the magnesium on an empty stomach at least 1/2 hour before
meals. If you take a calcium-magnesium supplement it should be
taken at a different time of day. Recommended dose of magnesium
is 300mg twice daily on an empty stomach. Pre-acidified forms
of magnesium, such as magnesium citrate or malate, are better
absorbed and more effective.
A simple formula can be made to stop asthma attacks. Mix 1
ounce of coleus forskohlii tincture, ½ ounce of yerba mate’
tincture and a ¼ ounce of lobelia tincture. Mix well and put
once ounce of the mixture back in to one of the tincture
bottles. At the very first sign of an asthma attack I recommend
squirting a dropper full or two of the tincture under the tongue
and hold under the tongue. Forskohlii raises cyclic adenosine
monophosphate (cAMP) levels like ephedra or epinephrine also do,
but while lowering the pulse and blood pressure unlike ephedra
and epinephrine. So it is much safer than ephedra, ephedrine,
or epinephrine. Yerba mate’ blocks the breakdown of cAMP.
Lobelia acts as a smooth muscle relaxant to prevent lung
spasming.
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AUTOIMMUNITY
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:28 pm
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Autoimmunity
Autoimmune disorders are a symptom of adrenal dysfunction. The
adrenal glands produce, among other things, steroids that
modulate the immune response and reduce inflammation in the
body. Though doctors tell us that autoimmune disorders are
caused from an overactive immune system, this is obviously
untrue.
The easiest piece of evidence to prove this is the fact that
things that suppress the immune system make autoimmune disorders
worse. Ever notice how stress makes autoimmune symptoms worse?
So does caffeine, ephedrine, nicotine, and steroids. Yes,
steroids make the underlying condition worse. Steroids do reduce
the symptoms of autoimmune disorders, such as inflammation in RA
and weakness in MS.
The reason they reduce the symptoms is because the steroids are
anti-inflammatory and they suppress immune function to the point
an immune response cannot be mounted. Though, this is a real
stupid way to treat an autoimmune disorder since wiping out the
immune system leaves a person open to many other illnesses, such
as cancer. The steroid Prednisone also creates other adverse
effects, such as osteoporosis. And what happens when you try to
come off of the steroids? You will have a severe rebound
reaction with increased autoimmune symptoms. Why? Because
steroids DO NOT cure autoimmune disorders. And steroids, like
stimulants, and stress atrophy the adrenal glands reducing the
output of the body's own anti-inflammatories and immune
modulators.
Although both are steroids, the real difference lies in the
concentration. The body generates steroids in small amounts as
needed. The long term substitute of high dose, stronger
steroids, leads to a shut down of the production of
corticosteroids by the adrenal glands, and a dependence on
external sources of steroids as seen by the exacerbation of
symptoms with Prednisone withdrawal. Immune modulation by the
adrenals allows the body to produce normal high affinity
antibodies. High affinity antibodies are specific to their
target, allowing them to tag only foreign antigens for
destruction by white blood cells. But this is where we run in to
another common medical myth. We are taught in conventional
medicine that all antibodies are specific to their target. This
is obviously untrue since the body does not go out of its way to
destroy its own tissues.
To understand this process we can look at the production of
monoclonal antibodies for disease research. To manufacture
monoclonals they start with a serum sample, in which an antigen
target is added. Various antibodies, both specific and
nonspecific, attach to these antigen targets. The antigen target
is then removed and placed in a solution of weak sodium sulfate,
which removes the nonspecific low affinity antibodies. These are
the same types of antibodies involved in autoimmunity, and that
make HIV and hepatitis virus antigen tests inaccurate. The
target is then added to a slightly stronger solution to remove
the slightly more specific antibodies. This is repeated several
times until only the high affinity antibodies, which are
specific to their target, are left.
These specific antibodies are then used to manufacture
monoclonal antibodies. So as we can see antibodies to the same
target can differ in their specificity to their intended
antigen. Another example to this would be the connective tissue
disorders in women with silicone breast implants. The
manufacturers claim that the silicone is inert in the body.
Although this claim has been proven to be false. Anti-silicone
antibodies have been found in response to both liquid silicone,
and solid silicone. Solid silicone is used in the manufacture of
silicone drainage tubes and the encapsulation bags for implants.
Anyway low affinity antibodies developed in response to the
silicone mistake collagen in human connective tissue for the
intended target silicone because of the shared similar structure
of silica in silicone and connective tissue.
Treatment of autoimmune disorders should start with building up
the adrenal glands to properly regulate the immune response.
Vitamin C is the most important nutrient for proper adrenal
health, though I do not like synthetic vitamin C (ascorbic
acid), sold in powders, crystals, capsules, tablets, and
liquids. Synthetic C is very unstable, especially if in liquid
form, or if exposed to heat or light. Synthetic C is also less
active than natural vitamin C. Amla berries are the highest
source of vitamin C, and the most stable. My next choice would
be camu camu, followed by acerola cherry. The next most
important nutrient for the adrenal glands is the vitamin
pantothenic acid.
The highest herbal source for this vitamin is bee pollen. Be
careful though if you are allergy prone. Herbs that support
adrenal function include schisandra berries (my favorite),
ashwaganda, nettle leaf, Siberian ginseng (cijuwa, eleuthro),
seaweeds, suma, licorice root (also a natural steroid so use in
small doses), Arctic root, and astragalus. Remember to avoid all
stimulants, and try to keep your stress levels down as much as
possible. And steroids cannot be cut off cold turkey. They must
be gradually reduced. Licorice root actually increases the
effects of Prednisone and reduces its excretion. Therefore, when
using licorice root Prednisone dosage may need to be reduced.
Discuss reducing your Prednisone dosage with your doctor if
using licorice root while taking Prednisone. What triggers
autoimmunity is not always certain. Although microbes have been
implicated, or suspected, in many cases.
Examples
Autoimmune disorder & Suspected or known triggers
Juvenile diabetes: Coxsackie virus, rubella, Cytomegalovirus.
Also linked to vaccines utilizing live viruses including DPT,
MMR, rotavirus, and hepatitis vaccines.
Multiple sclerosis: Human herpes virus type 6 (HHV6)
Rheumatoid arthritis and reactive arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome):
Chlamydia bacteria, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), gonorrheal
bacteria, salmonella, Mycobacterium, enterobacteria, shigella
bacteria, campylobacter bacteria
Crohn's disease: Mycobacterium
Ulcerative colitis: Mycobacterium.
Lupus: EBV
Sjorgren's syndrome: Hepatitis viruses, Coxsackie virus, and EBV
Hashimoto's thyroidosis: EBV, hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human
T-cell leukemia virus type 1
Myasthenia gravis: HCV, and possibly other viruses Therefore,
antimicrobials are recommended in the treatment of autoimmune
disorders as well. Excellent antimicrobials that kill viruses,
bacteria, and fungi include andrographis, chaparral, pau d'
arco, and amla.
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BREAST CANCER
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:29 pm
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Breast Cancer
The incidence of breast cancer has declined 7% in the past few
years. The big question is why?
The most likely explanation is declining use of estrogen
replacement therapy (ERT) by women. Researchers have shown that
the decline in breast cancer rates started as soon as it was
publicly admitted that ERT had been shown to increase the risk
of breast cancer. When this long held knowledge was made public,
many women immediately went off their hormone replacement
therapies.
Even though this is strong evidence that ERT was directly
increasing breast cancer rates, other researchers are trying to
argue against the evidence. One claim was made that the decrease
in breast cancer rates may be due to better mammography
techniques. Actually, if better mammography techniques were
being implemented, then the incidence of breast cancer would be
going up, not down. Standard mammography systems can miss
malignant tumors, especially if they are small. Utilizing more
advanced mammography techniques would allow for the detection of
smaller tumors that would otherwise be missed. Because more
tumors would be detected, the incidence of breast cancer would
actually go up.
The increased risk of breast cancer from ERT has been well known
for decades by the medical community. It has only been in the
past few years that this increased risk has been widely reported
in the media though. Other adverse effects of ERT, including
hypothyroidism, increased risk of heart attack and strokes from
blood clots, weight gain, depression, and other adverse effects
still do not get the media's attention.
Premarin is the most widely used drug for ERT. The name Premarin
comes from its source, which is pregnant mare's urine (PREgnant
MARe's urINe). Premarin is on average 3,000 times stronger than
the estrogens produced by the human body. It is well known that
human estrogens may cause or promote breast cancers in women, as
well as other disorders. So why would the medical establishment
try to convince women that something 3,000 times stronger than
their own estrogens is essentially safe over the last three
decades?
And why would the medical establishment tell women to take
Premarin to reduce the risk of heart disease when estrogen is
well known to cause blood clots? Blood clots are a common cause
of heart attacks, and strokes.
The only real benefit of ERT that I see is the protective effect
on bones. Estrogens do not promote bone growth. Instead they can
help prevent bone loss after natural, or surgically induced,
menopause. Although, it requires much more than estrogen to
prevent osteoporosis, and there are safer alternatives. For
example, the mineral boron has been shown in clinical studies to
prevent bone loss in the absence of ERT at a daily dosage of
3mg.
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BREAST IMPLANTS
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:32 pm
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Breast Implants: Saline & Silicone
Saline Implants
Safety of breast implants has been debated for decades. This
debate has brought to public attention to dangers of silicone
breast implants. Unfortunately, not as much attention has been
focused on the safety of saline implants.
The FDA has left the public with the impression that saline
implants are safe since the FDA has not targeted them as well.
Although, saline implants are safer than silicone implants, they
still pose dangers to the body.
One problem with saline implants is that the bag that holds the
saline is made of silicone. As explained in my blog on silicone
implants, the immune system reacts to solid silicone in the same
manner it reacts to liquid silicone. If the antibodies to the
silicone are of the low affinity type, these antibodies could
tag healthy connective tissue for destruction by the immune
system.
Another problem is the often erroneous belief that the saline
inside the implants is sterile. This is not necessarily true. If
the implant bags are filled and sterilized prior to
implantation, then the saline would be sterile. The majority of
saline implants though are inserted empty, then filled once they
are inserted. It is true that the bag is sterile before
implantation, and the saline is sterile before being injected
into the bag. The problem arises when the saline is injected
into the bag. This is done by drawing the saline into a syringe,
then injecting the saline into the bag. Once the tip of the
syringe is uncapped, and exposed to air, it becomes
contaminated. This is true of any injection. Although, during
general injections the amount of contamination is minimal, in
the immune system can deal with it. A different scenario occurs
when saline implants are filled. Instead of the contamination
being injected into the bloodstream where the immune system can
deal with it, the contamination becomes safely contained within
the silicone bag filled with saline. Since the immune system
cannot detect, or destroy, the pathogens within the saline, the
pathogens are free to grow in safety. Over time the level of
pathogens reaches a dangerous level. If the implants begin to
leak, or worse rupture, a highly pathogenic saline can overwhelm
the immune system causing dangerous or deadly diseases.
I mentioned an example in my blog about silicone implants. My
friend developed breast cancer in her right breast after her
right silicone implant ruptured. She successfully fought her
cancer with herbs and ozone therapy. When her saline implants,
that she replaced the silicone implants with, started to leak,
she developed malignant tumors from head to toe. She sold for
ozone unit to help pay medical bills, and she died from cancer,
which I truly believe developed from her saline implants.
Another friend had her implants removed, and gave them to me. I
like to show them to people as an example of what I am referring
to. Her implants were double lumen, silicone in a bag surrounded
by a bag of saline. The saline is brown and black instead of
clear. The color comes from the pathogens growing in the saline.
Human blood actually has a very similar chemistry to seawater.
This makes saline an excellent medium for the growth pathogens.
Add the warmth of the body, and you have a perfect breeding
environment for pathogens.
This problem is well-known, though not often discussed. One
possible solution being considered is the use of peanut oil as a
substitute for saline. The advantage is that without the
moisture microbial growth is limited or eliminated. And
researchers say that if the implants rupture, that the oil will
be safely eliminated from the body. Peanut oil may not be the
best choice though considering the number of people with severe
peanut allergies.
As a final note about saline implants, has been reported that
women with saline implants often experience a sloshing sound
when flying. This problem occurs from the small air pocket
formed when the implants are filled. The lower atmospheric
pressure, when flying, causes the air bubble to expand. With the
larger airspace, the saline can easily slosh around inside the
implant. The problem disappears as the plane lands, and air
bubble is compressed back down to normal size.
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Silicone Implants
The FDA just lifted its ban on silicone implants. Instead of
waiting for safety studies, they have decided to allow them back
on the market with a “wait and see” attitude to see if any
problems crop up. Supposedly, the FDA is supposed to hold off on
the approval of drugs and medical devices until safety can be
established. Although it seems more and more that they are
allowing these drugs and devices to be put on the market and
people being used as human guinea pigs. When the drugs are
devices are found to be very dangerous or deadly the FDA often
leaves them on the market, unless forced to remove them.
The safety of silicone implants has been in question for quite a
long time. Back in the early 60s, both Dow Corning Wright (DCW),
and the FDA, submitted interoffice memorandums admitting that
the original breast implants could cause problems due to the
polyurethane coating, which decomposed in the body in to the
carcinogen TDA. Despite the danger, both DCW and the FDA did not
remove these implants from the market, but rather stated that
their use should be limited. The coated implants were eventually
banned because of the danger of cancer from these type implants.
Though, the safety problems did not end there. Silicone implants
have been suspected of causing a host of problems from
autoimmunity to connective tissue disorders. Talking to women
over the years with silicone implants, I have heard complaints
suspected from the implants including skin disorders, chronic
sinus infections, joint disorders, memory loss, etc. A personal
friend of mine developed breast cancer in her right breast after
her right silicone implant ruptured. She had the implants
replaced with saline implants thinking they were safer. The
cancer was eventually put in to remission with herbs and ozone
therapy. When her saline implants started to leak she started
developing malignant tumors all over her body. She sold her
ozone unit to help cover her medical bills. I received a call
one day from a mutual friend, and I was told that our friend was
in hospice. She passed away shortly afterward. I have no doubt
that the implants were a direct cause of her death.
Silicone manufacturers maintain that their products are safe,
and there is no evidence that the implants cause any health
problems. Research on the safety of silicone tells a different
story. When researching the safety of silicone breast implants a
while back, I ran across a very interesting article in a medical
journal. The article did not have anything to with implants, but
brought up an interesting fact. The article actually described a
12 year old girl with a silicone drainage tube in her brain. The
patient developed antibodies to the silicone drainage tube. The
reason this is so important is that it shows us too things.
First, all the focus has been on the liquid silicone in the
implants, which starts leaking from the implants right after
they are implanted. They do not need to rupture to leak. This
case shows us that not only does the body react to the foreign
silicone, but also that the body reacts to solid silicone. The
bags of silicone and saline implants are made of solid silicone.
To understand why this is important, we must first understand a
simple fact. Contrary to what we are taught in medicine,
antibodies are not always specific to their target.
Antibodies have different levels of specificity. High affinity
antibodies are more specific to their target, and are the
primary form of antibodies produced by a healthy immune system.
Low affinity antibodies are less specific to nonspecific, and
are the primary antibody produced in autoimmune disorders. Low
affinity antibodies mistake healthy tissues for antigens, and
inadvertently tag healthy tissue for destruction by white blood
cells.
Understanding the above concept helps us to understand how
silicone creates connective tissue disorders. As the immune
system tries to deal with the foreign substance, antibodies are
generated against the silicone. When the antibodies being
generated are low affinity, they can tag connective tissue for
destruction due to the resemblance between silicone and the
connective tissue protein collagen.
Not every woman with breast implants will develop connective
tissue disorders, or other problems. The reason is that the
production of low affinity antibodies is not regulated by the
presence of an antigen, but rather is due to the level of
adrenal function. The adrenal glands produce hormones known as
corticosteroids, which modulate the immune response. When the
adrenal glands are healthy, they can produce sufficient levels
of the corticosteroids for the production of high affinity
antibodies. If the adrenal glands become suppressed from
conditions such as Prednisone use, chronic stress, or stimulant
abuse, then lowered levels of corticosteroids can lead to a
higher production of low affinity antibodies. This increases the
risk of connective tissue disorders.
It is also possible that anti-silicone antibodies play a role in
the failure of implants. The average lifespan of an implant is
around 12 years. The implants are not being exposed to
ultraviolet, or other things that can cause silicone
deterioration. Therefore, it should be considered that the
immune system’s assault on the silicone could play a role in the
walls of the bag weakening and eventually rupturing.
Liquid silicone does pose more of a problem than solid silicone
though. Once liquid silicone leaks in to the body, the silicone
migrates in to various tissues, making it impossible to
completely remove. There is even some concern that liquid
silicone might be able to migrate in to the brain. Regardless,
women with silicone poisoning from leakage of liquid silicone,
risk a lifetime of health problems.
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CALCIUM
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:37 pm
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Calcium Water; Coral Calcium; Chocolate Calcium
Calcium and Sports Water
With all the talk about the benefits of calcium, manufacturers
are adding calcium to numerous products. Sometimes these
combinations leave the calcium unavailable to the body, and in
other cases it can create serious problems.
Recently I have seen commercials for a new sports water with
added calcium. At first this may sound like a great idea. After
all calcium does play a role in bone strength, and exercise is
needed to get the calcium in to the bone. Although, the addition
of calcium to sports waters actually pose an unintended problem
for athletes. Calcium contracts muscles, which can lead to
muscle cramping. In fact, the most common reason for muscle
cramping in most people is excess calcium levels, not potassium
deficiency as is often believed. In order to prevent muscle
contraction, and potential muscle cramping, the calcium must be
balanced out with sufficient levels of magnesium, which relaxes
muscles.
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Calcium from Coral
I do not recommend calcium from coral. Actually it is not much
different from oyster shell, which is a lot cheaper. Both
extract minerals and trace minerals from the water, and both are
composed of calcium carbonate, which is a terrible form of
calcium to be taking.
Coral is a colony of living animals, called polyps. As fish
respirate they release carbon dioxide into the water, which
reacts with calcium to form calcium carbonate. The polyps
extract the calcium carbonate from the water to cement
themselves to a hard surface. New polyps then cement themselves
to the old dead polyps and the cycle continues causing the coral
to grow. In the process other minerals are extracted from the
water, but the primary component of coral still remains calcium
carbonate.
The big problem with calcium carbonate is that it is very
alkaline, and neutralizes acids. With the big push to
alkalinize, this may sound good at first, but parts of the body
need to be acid, and being too alkaline in the blood is also a
problem. The biggest concern here is the stomach, which
definitely needs to be acid. The stomach needs to be acid
actually for several reasons. For instance in order to digest
proteins the body uses an enzyme called pepsin. But pepsin
cannot work without sufficient stomach acid being present. And
vitamin B12 cannot be absorbed from the gut either, unless there
is sufficient stomach acid. But stomach acid levels naturally
decline with age, which is why B12 deficiencies are common in
the elderly. Another problem is that many minerals cannot be
absorbed unless there is sufficient stomach acid present, or
unless they are pre-acidified, such as citrates, or reacted with
other acids in the stomach, such as fruit acids or vinegar added
to foods. Carbonates actually interfere with the absorption of
minerals, like calcium, and even more importantly silica.
Silica is the most important nutrient for bone health, and is
also essential for healthy hair, nails, teeth, tendons,
ligaments, arteries, etc. Silica deficiencies are also
responsible for wrinkle formation since silica is essential for
elastin formation, which helps keep the skin from sagging.
Another very important purpose of stomach acid is to control the
growth of microbes, such as bacteria and yeast in the stomach
since most cannot tolerate a high acid environment. Therefore,
as stomach acid levels decline the risk of infection increases.
For example, the most common cause of heartburn is a lack of
stomach acid leading to an overgrowth of stomach yeast.
Fermentation from the yeast leads to a carbon dioxide build up
in the stomach. The resulting pressure tires out the sphincter
muscle at the top of the stomach and it gives way allowing the
gas to escape up the esophagus. When this happens, traces of
acid go with the gas causing the heartburn. Unfortunately the
medical community is still stuck on the long outdated idea that
excessive stomach acid causes heartburn, and they do not bother
to read their own medical texts. Excessive stomach acid, a
condition known as hyperchlorrhydria, is considered extremely
rare. Yet antacids and acid blockers, which cover up the
symptoms while making the underlying problem worse, are the
second largest selling drug class. One of these compounds
commonly used to neutralize stomach acid is calcium carbonate,
such as Tums, and coral. Stomach acid is the first thing the
carbonate in the coral is going to come into contact with making
it more effective in alkalinizing the stomach than the blood.
This is a real bad idea! The best way to get around this problem
is to get your minerals from food or herbs. Minerals in plants
are naturally chelated, which means they are bound to proteins.
Being bound to proteins the body will accept these sources like
foods, and the proteins help chaperone the minerals into the
body where they are separated and can do their job of helping to
reduce acids in the blood, not the stomach.
There are actually different chemical compositions in the corals
taken from above the water and below the water. The below water
coral has more nutrients; this is in part due to what else is in
it. The below water coral is actually coral sand dredged from
the bottom. Therefore, it not only is the broken down coral
being sucked up, but also any little plants and animals in the
sand. The above water coral has been weathered and leached of
many of its minerals.
In short, there are better choices for calcium than coral. For
instance if you want a great source of calcium and trace
minerals then you could use Atlantic kelp, which not only
contains these minerals, but also vitamins, which are not found
in coral. Seaweeds contain algins, which bind with heavy metals
such as those found in the coral, and the seaweeds themselves.
By binding with the heavy metals algins pull these heavy metals
from the body. Coral and colloidal minerals from shale deposits
being sold as “plant derived” cannot do this.
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Chocolate and Calcium Supplements
A new trend is the addition of calcium with chocolate for
calcium supplements, such as chewable calcium supplements. From
a marketing standpoint this may sound like a great idea. From a
practical standpoint though, it is real stupidity. Cocoa, used
to make chocolate, is a rich source of oxalic acid. Oxalic acid
has a high affinity for calcium, binding with it, and rendering
it unusable by the body. In addition, the formation of calcium
oxalate crystals may increase the risk of kidney stones in some
individuals.
Coffee and teas (black, oolong, and green), are also sources of
oxalic acid. For this reason calcium supplements should not be
taken with these beverages. Nor should green tea be added to
supplements with calcium, or be taken with calcium supplements.
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CANCER
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:46 pm
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Cancer
Cancer is an uncontrolled division of cells with specific
genetic changes making them malignant. There are conditions
where cells can develop uncontrolled growth without malignant
changes such as benign tumors and psoriasis.
A common myth is that everyone has malignant cells. Though as
stated above not all cellular overgrowths are malignant. If it
were true that everyone had malignant cells then we would all be
in serious trouble since the immune system has an extremely
difficult time detecting and destroying malignant cells.
Another common myth is that malignant cells can survive in the
absence of oxygen. In reality, malignant cells are highly
reliant on oxygen for survival and die in the absence of oxygen.
In fact, both healthy cells and malignant cells rely on both
anaerobic glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation for energy
production. The main difference here is that malignant cells
have a very irregular vascular development reducing their
utilization of oxygen by oxidative phosphorylation somewhat.
It was long believed that malignant cells were completely
anaerobic and that they produced lactic acid as a byproduct of
fermentation. These hypotheses have since been disproven. As
pointed out previously malignant cells rely on oxygen for
survival. And in the process of energy production they produce
the non-acidic salt of lactic acid known as lactate. The
extracellular acidity of malignant tumors comes from the acidic
protons exported by cancer cells to protect themselves from the
acidity that would kill them.
The most common triggers for malignancies are microbes,
especially viruses. Bacterial and fungal-based malignancies are
less common. Other common causes of malignancies include
carcinogens including chemotherapy drugs, radiation exposure
including radiation therapy, and hormones, especially
xenoestrogens (herbicides, pesticides, some plastics, dioxins
from paper mills, etc.) and estrogen replacement therapy.
Parasitical infections may cause some cancers though these forms
of cancer are extremely rare. Human genetics are believed to
play a role in the development of some cancers, though the
evidence for this hypothesis is very weak. Many of the so-called
oncogenes (cancer genes) have actually been discovered to be of
viral, not human, origin. By inserting their DNA in to healthy
cells the viruses change the chemistry of the cell, and
stimulate the overproduction of cellular division hormones.
Many herbs have antitumor effects through different mechanisms.
Chaparral prevents the cellular division of malignant cells, and
is a strong antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Chaparral boosts the immune system by raising vitamin C levels
in the adrenal glands and is the strongest natural antioxidant
known.
Pau d' arco (lapacho, ipe roxo, tabuei, taheebo) is another
excellent anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal
herb, though it is more suited for leukemias and lymphomas.
Combining chaparral and pau d' arco together increases the
antiviral effect of the pau d' arco.
Myrrh kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Myrrh also stimulates
white blood cell activity due to the polysaccharides in the herb
and blocks the spread of malignant cells by blocking the enzyme
hyaluronidase.
Poke root is another very important herb for the treatment of
cancer, though it should be used with caution since it can be
toxic. Poke root contains a protein called PAF (poke activating
factor) that is structurally similar to interferon. Though
unlike interferons PAF is not tissue specific. In other words
interferons only work for the same tissues they were derived
from, which is why interferon therapy rarely works. Since PAF is
not tissue specific it will have an interferon-like effect on
all tissues. I like to combine amla berries with the poke root
for a synergistic effect.
Amla berry is rich in stable vitamin C. Vitamin C supports the
immune system through the adrenal glands and the thymus gland.
Vitamin C is also required for the activation of white blood
cells. Amla destroys viruses, bacteria, and fungi, all of which
have been linked to the formation of cancers. The synergy
between amla and poke occurs because amla increases the levels
of an enzyme, known as superoxide dismutase (SOD) about 80%. SOD
responds to the presence of interferons, or in this case PAF, by
producing hydrogen peroxide, which activates white blood cells
including natural killer (NK) cells that destroy detectable
malignant cells and destroys some oncogenic microbes.
Nettle leaves remove lactate from the body so it is not
converted back in to glucose through the Cori cycle.
Juniper berries contain an insulin-like compound that lowers the
blood sugar. Therefore both nettle leaves and juniper berries
help to starve the cancer cells.
Various mushrooms have shown strong antitumor properties
including maitake, shiitake, reishi, oyster, agaricus, black
fungus, enoki, and artist's conk. My personal favorites are the
mushrooms turkey tails and chagas. Turkey tails contain two
separate polysaccharides, polysaccharides K and P that stimulate
white blood cell activity. Turkey tails contain the highest
level of organic germanium of all the mushrooms. Organic
germanium helps the cells to utilize oxygen and been
demonstrated to be highly antitumor. Chagas are not well known,
but in my opinion this black conk mushroom has the strongest
antitumor properties of all the mushrooms. Chagas not only
contain immune stimulating polysaccharides, but also contains
high levels of betulinic acid, another compound shown to have
extremely high antiviral and antitumor activity.
Suma is the highest herbal source of organic germanium. Suma
also supports immunity through the adrenal glands.
Several other herbs that are not well known, thought that have
shown strong antitumor activity, are andrographis and jiaogulan.
I also highly recommend turmeric, which has been shown to stop
cancer growth through various mechanisms.
Recommended minerals are 50mg zinc daily, 200mcg selenium three
times daily, and 40mg organic germanium three times daily all
with meals. When using germanium make sure that it is organic
germanium (Bis betacarboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide), and not
elemental germanium or germanium dioxide, both of which are
highly toxic to the kidneys.
For supplemental vitamins I recommend 1,000mg of vitamin C with
bioflavonoids 3 times daily with meals. Amla berry is the
preferred source of vitamin C since the vitamin C in amla is
stabilized by the polyphenols in the berries, and it is 12 times
stronger than synthetic vitamin C. Most of the vitamin C on the
market is synthesized from sugar, and is not very stable and
therefore breaks down fairly quickly.
Ozone therapy is the most effective, and one of the safest,
therapies I have found for cancer. Ozone works through several
mechanisms:
Direct destruction of malignant cells from peroxide overload.
Unlike healthy cells cancerous tumors lack the antioxidant
enzymes (catalase, peroxidases and superoxide dismutase) needed
to break down peroxides. Since malignant cells cannot break down
peroxides the high levels of hydrogen and lipid peroxides
produced during ozone therapy swell the malignant cells until
they burst apart. Healthy cells use their antioxidant enzymes to
break these peroxides down in to water and oxygen and therefore
are not harmed by therapeutic levels of ozone. In one German
study malignant tumors directly injected with ozone were
completely destroyed within 5 minutes with no damage to
surrounding healthy tissues.
Destruction of malignancy forming microbes, xenoestrogens and
many other carcinogens.
Removal of lactate.
Stimulation of the immune system by increasing levels of
interferons, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor (TNF),
peroxides and superoxide dismutase. All of these stimulate white
blood cell activity helping to support proper immunity.
For further information I recommend reading The Use of Ozone in
Medicine (highly technical, written for doctors), or Oxygen
Healing Therapies. Ozone can be harmful if administered
improperly. Only minute concentrations can be used internally,
and it must be produced with pure oxygen for internal use. In
addition it is recommended that only cold corona ozone
generators be used for internal use, and never a hot corona or
ultraviolet (UV) unit. Hot corona and UV units are for external
use only. I have seen some units being sold as cold corona units
that were actually hot corona, so it is important to learn how
to tell the difference and to buy from a reputable company.
Cancer patients should eliminate sugars from their diets as much
as possible. Sugars suppress white blood cell activity and
elevated blood sugar can promote malignant growth. Farm raised
meats and dairy should be avoided because of hormones and
antibiotics in these products and because of the formaldehyde
found in homogenized milk. Aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet) should
be avoided because aspartame breaks down quickly under body heat
and other heat sources releasing highly toxic methanol. Methanol
then metabolizes in to formic acid, an organ irritant, and
strongly carcinogenic formaldehyde. Peanuts should be avoided
since they tend to contain high levels of aflatoxins produced
from a fungus known as Aspergillus niger. Aflatoxins are well
known for causing liver malignancies in immunosuppressed people.
The diet should consist primarily of vegetables, especially
those in the cabbage family, which contain antitumor compounds.
Seeds are also beneficial because they contain antiviral
protease inhibitors.
I recommend drinking plenty of spring water, not distilled or
reverse osmosis (RO) water. Distilled and RO water are very
solvent and therefore can pull beneficial minerals from the
body. If you are going to use distilled or RO water I recommend
adding trace mineral drops or silica to the water first so it
loses some of its solvency. Spring water is less solvent and
provides beneficial minerals. As an alternative to water I
recommend rooibos (red tea, honey bush), which is rich in an
immune stimulating compound similar to superoxide dismutase.
Rooibos is also low in tannins and therefore will not interfere
with the absorption of medications, herbs or nutrients like
green tea and other high tannin sources can.
Sample Formula
3 parts Chaparral
2 parts Pau d' arco
2 parts Red clover blossom
2 parts Jiaogulan
2 parts Andrographis
2 parts Turmeric
2 parts Amla
2 parts Nettle leaf
2 parts Dulse
2 parts Myrrh
1 part Licorice root
1 part Poke root
1 part Juniper berry
All of these herbs should be blended together thoroughly to make
the formula. The recommended dosage is 1/2 teaspoon taken 3
times daily on an empty stomach a minimum of 30 minutes before
eating a meal. The formula can be mixed in a small amount of
unsweetened cinnamon applesauce to make it more palatable.
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CANCER: OZONE THERAPY
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:48 pm
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The Chemistry of Ozone Therapy on Cancer
Ozone therapy is the safest and most effective cancer therapy I
have ever found. An interesting aspect of ozone therapy is that
ozone has the ability to selectively destroy cancer cells
without damaging healthy tissue.
See:
HTML http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7403859
Science. 1980 Aug 22;209(4459):931-3.
Ozone selectively inhibits growth of human cancer cells.
Sweet F, Kao MS, Lee SC, Hagar WL, Sweet WE.
Abstract
The growth of human cancer cells from lung, breast, and uterine
tumors was selectively inhibited in a dose-dependent manner by
ozone at 0.3 to 0.8 part per million of ozone in ambient air
during 8 days of culture. Human lung diploid fibroblasts served
as noncancerous control cells. The presence of ozone at 0.3 to
0.5 part per million inhibited cancer cell growth 40 and 60
percent, respectively. The noncancerous lung cells were
unaffected at these levels. Exposure to ozone at 0.8 part per
million inhibited cancer cell growth more than 90 percent and
control cell growth less than 50 percent. Evidently, the
mechanisms for defense against ozone damage are impaired in
human cancer cells.
Another interesting aspect of ozone when dealing with cancer is
that the ozone fights cancer through a variety of mechanisms.
Some of the anticancer effects of ozone include:
Destruction of cancer producing pathogens.
Oxidative destruction of xenoestrogens and other carcinogens.
Increasing levels of immune stimulating and cancer fighting
cytokines.
Increasing levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD). SOD converts
the superoxide anion in to oxygen, and anti-cancer and immune
stimulating hydrogen peroxide.
Increasing white blood cell activity.
Decreasing lactate levels preventing its conversion back in to
glucose through gluconeogenesis.
Immediate and direct destruction of cancer cells through an
overload of peroxide within the cancerous cells.
Advantages of ozone over allopathic treatments include:
Cancerous cells cannot build up a tolerance to ozone the way it
can to chemotherapy or radiation therapy. This is especially
useful for destroying metastasized cells that can migrate in to
the brain or bone where they are hard to treat with allopathic
methods.
Ozone therapy is not inhibited by a poor vasculature within
tumors as is the case with chemotherapy and radiation therapy,
which is why these therapies have such low success rates.
Ozone therapy does not cause metastases of cancer cells like
biopsies and radiation therapy can.
Ozone therapy is not carcinogenic (cancer causing) or immune
suppressing like radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Ozone stimulates the healing of damaged tissues in low
concentrations.
Ozone treatments can be self administered at home.
Ozone therapy is cost efficient. Cold corona units needed for
therapy can be purchased for between $500-1500, with an
additional $200 for an oxygen tank and regulator. The cost of
oxygen and electricity averages less than $0.10 per treatment.
To understand how ozone directly destroys cancer cells we first
need to go over some basic chemistry. Ozone is generally
accepted as being O3, although higher allotropes (O4 and up) do
exist. If I write up the formula this way O:O·O we can see that
two of the oxygen atoms are stable due to paired electrons, but
the third oxygen atom is not. This makes the ozone molecule
itself unstable and reactive. As the ozone molecule is broken
down singlet oxygen (O1 or O·) is formed. Singlet oxygen is one
of the strongest oxidizers known, with only fluorine exceeding
it in oxidation power.
The oxygen we breath, O2, is stable because it has paired
balancing electrons (O:O). Singlet oxygen (O·) on the other hand
does not have a paired electron to stabilize it. This makes the
singlet oxygen highly reactive since it is needs to seek out an
electron it can steal so it can stabilize itself. For example,
as ozone breaks down the singlet oxygen atoms released can react
with each other to form a more stable O2.
Other sources for singlet oxygen to obtain electrons from to
stabilize can include carcinogens, cancer microbes, water and
lipids (fats). It is this reactivity that allows ozone to have
so many anticancer properties.
These anticancer properties include:
Killing cancer pathogens by either reacting with the lipids in
the membranes of the pathogen creating lipid peroxides
destroying the pathogen directly, or by reacting with water to
form hydrogen peroxide that in turn destroys the pathogen.
Destruction of carcinogens, such as xenoestrogens through
oxidative destruction by ozone.
Peroxides formed by ozone increase production of immune
supporting cytokines.
Peroxides created by the reaction of ozone on water lead to
cellular apoptosis (self destruction) of low adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) containing cells such as aged cells and
cancerous tumor cells.
Both lipid peroxides and hydrogen peroxide created during ozone
therapy increase white blood activity, which are a primary
component of the immune system.
The formation of lipid and hydrogen peroxides lead to the
selective destruction of cancerous tumor cells through an
overload of peroxide within the cells.
Before I go any further though, I need to point out a key
difference between cancerous tumor cells and healthy cells. This
will help explain how ozone selectively kills cancer cells.
Healthy cells contain antioxidant enzymes known as catalase
(CAT), glutathione peroxidases that break down peroxides to
protect healthy cells from oxidative damage by these peroxides.
Peroxides though are required for a number of functions within
the body. These functions include destruction of pathogens,
activation of white blood cells, stimulating production of
immune enhancing cytokines and destruction of cancerous cells by
natural killer (NK) cells.
Cancerous cells are often hard for the immune system to detect
since they can “shield” themselves from the immune system to
avoid detection. When the immune system is able to detect
cancerous tumor cells, NK cells attach to the cells. Once
attached NK cells inject peroxide in to these cancerous cells.
Unlike healthy cells though, cancerous cells lack sufficient
levels of CAT and peroxidases. This is an Achilles’ heel for
cancerous cells. Because cancerous cells are deficient in these
enzymes peroxide entering the cancer cells will swell these
cancer cells to the point of rupturing. This selectively kills
the cancer cells without destroying healthy cells since healthy
cells contain sufficient levels of these enzymes to break down
the peroxides harmlessly in to water and oxygen.
Ozone has a very similar effect on cancer cells as NK cells.
When ozone reacts with the lipids (fats) of cancer cell
membranes lipid peroxides are formed. Singlet oxygen formed from
the breakdown of ozone will also form some hydrogen peroxide by
reaction with extracellular water. These peroxides enter cancer
cells causing the cancer cells to swell until they burst. During
the process more singlet oxygen is generated, which in turn
creates more peroxides leading to a chain reaction. Therefore,
very small amounts of ozone are capable of destroying extensive
amounts of cancer cells upon contact.
One study performed in Germany found that when ozone was
injected in to mammary carcinomas of mice that the tumors were
completely destroyed within 5 minutes of injection. There was no
damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Ozone therapy must be properly administrated with the proper
dosage for the therapy to be safe and effective. Therefore,
ozone therapy should not be applied without proper knowledge and
training.
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CELLUILITE
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:50 pm
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Cellulite
Cellulite is caused from a breakdown of connective tissue. In
the under layer of skin is an area formed from collagenous
fibers known as septae. In men this layer is crossed like a net
giving it a great deal of strength. In women this layer is not
crossed, but rather layered, which makes it more prone to tears,
and loss of elasticity. When tears, or loss of elasticity,
occur in the septae, the underlying fat pushes up creating the
dimpled look, known as cellulite. This is why cellulite is
rarely seen in men.
The most important factor in treating cellulite therefore is
addressing the connective tissue strength. The best supplements
for strengthening connective tissue are silica, vitamin C and
sulfur. Zinc and copper are needed in trace amounts as
catalysts for the production of collagen. Nettle leaf is a good
source of all of these nutrients. Gotu kola is another herb
commonly used to strengthen connective tissues.
Circulation to the area is also very important. Blood helps to
carry toxins out of the body, which can otherwise convert to fat
so they can be stored safely. The problem is that increased fat
deposits will put more stress on the connective tissue
increasing the risk of damage. An easy way to help increase
circulation and to remove toxins is to use a loofah sponge in
the shower to briskly rub the area. This will turn the area red
by dilating capillaries and increasing blood flow. After blood
flow has been increased in the area push lightly from below the
area upward towards the heart. The same goes when you go to
towel off. The reason for this is there are one way valves in
veins. If you try to push the blood away from the heart you
will just back up the blood against the valves and stretch out
and damage the veins. Therefore, your movements should always
be back towards the heart.
I also recommend the herb butcher’s broom since it is a good
silica source, and it helps to improve circulation.
Remember to stay away from stimulants such as cigarettes and
caffeine as these decrease vitamin C levels in the body further
weakening the connective tissue.
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CHAPARRAL
By: Admin Date: May 5, 2023, 8:55 pm
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Medicinal Properties of Chaparral
If I made a list of my top 10 favorite herbs, chaparral (Larrea
tridentata) would definitely be on that list. This hardy plant,
comprising over 20 species, cannot only survive the extremes of
desert life, but can also live to be well over 10,000 years old.
In fact, I have read that one of the oldest living plants on
earth is a massive chaparral plant in California believed to be
over 25,000 years old. Natural habitats for chaparral include
the Southwestern US, Mexico, South America, South Africa,
Australia, and the Mediterranean.
Medicinally, chaparral is hard to beat. The plant has strong
antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-tumor properties.
Chaparral is also a great anti-inflammatory, and raises vitamin
C levels in the adrenal glands. By strengthening the adrenals,
inflammatory conditions are reduced in the body, stress
responses are improved, immune function is strengthened,
depression can be alleviated, blood sugar can be stabilized,
allergies/asthma reduced, etc. Chaparral is an extremely strong
blood purifier, which is probably in part due to its high sulfur
content. Its sulfur content could also help explain its
historical use as a hair growth agent.
In addition, chaparral is the strongest antioxidant I have seen.
Many antioxidant manufacturers claim that their antioxidant is
the strongest known, but they are misleading. For example,
manufacturers of Pycnogenol claimed that they had the strongest
antioxidant known. They even went as far to compare the strength
of their product to vitamin E. The problem is that Pycnogenols,
or PCOs, are water soluble. Natural vitamin E on the other hand
is lipid (fat) soluble. This is like comparing a car to a
bicycle. They are both a source of transportation, but with big
differences. And if I were to compare Pycnogenols with vitamin
E, I would say the vitamin E is the car, which is more powerful,
and the Pycnogenols are the bicycle. This is because I feel the
cell membrane, which is composed of lipids, is more prone to
free radical damage than the components within the water portion
of the cell. Chaparral is different because it is not limited to
the water or lipid portions of the cell. The antioxidants in
chaparral work in both parts of the cell.
The antioxidants in chaparral include flavonoids, and a very
powerful antioxidant known as nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA).
NDGA is such a strong and effective antioxidant that it was
actually used for decades as an antioxidant preserservative for
oils and foods, with full approval of the USDA.
Chaparral is best known for its ability to treat cancer
effectively. The antitumor effects of chaparral have been
verified in studies conducted by the universities of both Nevada
and Utah. One of the things that makes chaparral unique in its
ability to treat cancer is the fact that it “attacks” the cancer
through multiple mechanisms. Since the majority of cancers have
a microbial origin, the first mechanism is through the
destruction of viruses, bacteria and fungi. Chronic inflammation
has also been linked to the formation of cancers, meaning that
chaparral’s anti-inflammatory properties can inhibit some
cancers. Chaparral can inhibit cancers triggered, or aggravated,
by free radicals and toxins due to its antioxidant and cleansing
properties. Chaparral’s liver cleansing properties makes it
helpful for hormonal induced cancers since the liver is
responsible for the breakdown of excess hormones. And finally,
chaparral inhibits mitochondrial enzymes, which in turn inhibits
the cellular division of cancer cells. In short, this means it
inhibits cancer growth.
Chaparral’s ability to kill microbes makes it useful for a
number of diseases linked to microbial infections. These include
cancers (viral, bacterial, and fungal forms), heart disease
(chlamydia bacteria), hepatitis (viral, bacterial, and fungal
forms), rheumatoid (chlamydia bacteria) and other forms of
infectious arthritis, multiple sclerosis (human herpes virus
type 6), ulcerative colitis (mycoavian complex bacterium),
Crohn’s disease (mycoavian complex bacterium), type 1 diabetes
(viral), pneumonia (viral, bacterial, and fungal forms),
bronchitis (viral, bacterial, and fungal forms), etc. One of the
most interesting areas of study for the use of chaparral is in
the treatment of herpes infections, where studies are looking
very promising.
Chaparral is very resinous, and so is not easy to prepare as a
tea. Resins and water do not mix, and the resin will separate
out and stick to the pan wall when trying to make the tea.
Therefore, I recommend not using this herb as a tea. I
personally prefer the powder mixed with other herbs. By
combining the powder with other powdered herbs, the other
powdered herbs will help prevent the resins in the chaparral
from clumping the powder in to a big “gumball” when it comes in
to contact with water. This helps maintain a larger surface
area, thereby increasing the absorption and effectiveness of the
herb. In addition, the addition of other herbs can increase the
effectiveness of each herb. For instance, chaparral combined
with red clover blossom increases the antitumor activity of both
herbs. Combining chaparral with pau d’ arco (lapacho, taheebo,
ipe roxo) increases the antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal
activities of both herbs.
Again, the FDA tried to claim that chaparral was linked to 13
cases of hepatitis, though medical reviews subsequently found no
evidence that the chaparral was linked to the cases. In fact, it
was shown that many of the patients were found to have
pre-existing liver failure, or were taking pharmaceutical drugs
well known for causing liver damage. On the other hand, fresh
chaparral does contain unstable alkaloids that may damage the
liver if ingested for a length of time. Therefore, chaparral
should be dried and aged for at least a month before use to
destroy these alkaloids.
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