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Herbs For Joint Pain

A debilitating condition, joint pain can be experienced as a result of ageing, over-use, or autoimmune diseases attacking the joints and their surrounding tissue. [1] If you have tried all available traditional medications yet failed to get the results you expected, this would not be surprising as many drugs only alleviate the symptoms without targeting the underlying cause. [2] Several alternative herbal treatments have been researched – and lab studies suggest that these may even have the potential to address both symptoms and origin in lab studies. Below are 10 herbs considered useful for managing joint pain:

Herbs For Joint Pain
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10 Herbs for Managing Joint Pain:

Arnica

This is a popular herb present in various commercial ointments externally applied to the skin. When applied as a balm or cream, arnica has been shown to serve as a natural pain reliever to alleviate soreness and stiffness. [1] The evidence of arnica’s clinical value is rich that when a study was conducted to compare its effects with ibuprofen in 204 patients with active hand osteoarthritis, there was no difference found in pain and hand function improvements between ibuprofen and arnica tincture after 3 weeks of treatment. This study suggests that arnica formulation is comparable to ibuprofen in treating hand osteoarthritis, yet without the potential side effects of ibuprofen. [3]

Ginger

Ginger is traditionally known to aid nausea but research has also found convincing evidence of its success in combating arthritis. [2] Its active ingredients, gingerols, possess anti-inflammatory characteristics responsible for its medicinal actions. Ginger has been found to relieve pain by preventing cytokine formation, an immune chemical that triggers inflammation. Consequently, one 3 year study discovered that 75% of the participants with rheumatoid arthritis experienced improvements in pain and swelling after using powdered ginger. [1]

Stinging Nettle

Its name may sound daunting but once you have infused this herb in tea, skin rash that would be brought about by this plant’s hairs will naturally be neutralized. After concocting tea made from dried or fresh leaves of stinging nettle, it may be used to alleviate pain linked to joint pain, arthritis and gout. [4] Exploratory studies that investigated the value of stinging nettle as a useful, safe and cheap therapy in treating joint pain have discovered nettles as being very effective to the extent that some subjects believed they have been cured by it without any major side effects. [5]

Cayenne

Researchers discovered how the interesting mechanism behind rubbing cayenne works to relieve joint pain; cayenne, through the presence of its active ingredient capsaicin, acts as a counterirritant to the pain by producing mild irritation to distract your nerves from the more severe joint pain. [2] Eventually, repeated application of cayenne pepper can significantly reduce arthritic pain. [4] Because of cayenne’s anti-inflammatory properties, experts believe that it can also ease gout and gut-related pain like ulcers. [1]

Boswellia

This tree commonly found in India attributes its therapeutic value to its gum which promotes anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and analgesic activities. A 2003 randomized controlled study that evaluated the efficacy, safety and tolerability of boswellia extract in 15 patients with osteoarthritic knees concluded that this herb can decrease knee pain and frequency of swelling, increase knee flexion and walking distance after 8 weeks of usage with minimal side effects. [6] Moreover, boswellia is believed to prevent invasion of inflammatory white cells into damaged issue making it a natural pain killer for osteoarthritis, gout and possibly, other types of arthritis as well. [1]

Burdock

According to research, when it comes to joint pains, increasing your intake of foods and supplements rich in essential fatty acids can really of great help. Aside from its sterol and tannin content, burdock contains high levels of essential fatty acids which are known for their anti-inflammatory effects. [7]

Burdock root contains analgesic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and other degenerative diseases. Studies show that burdock root helps in eliminating the discomforts caused by arthritis such as stiffening, swelling, tenderness, pain when moving. [8] Though generally safe to use, some have said that burdock should not be used long-term. [9]

Flax

For over 7,000 years, flax has been widely cultivated because of its powerful healing compounds. This potent herb is known for its Omega 3-ALA content which is noted for its ability to fight against inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids actually limit the inflammatory reactions caused by gout and joint pains. The use of flaxseed of oil proves to be effective in lessening the intensity of severe and sudden pain and swelling of the joints. [10]

Turmeric

Known for its anti-inflammatory effects, turmeric is a powerful herb that aids in the treatment of a wide range of health conditions including gout, arthritis and joint pains. This excellent pain reliever works because of its curcuminoids and curcumin contents that help in reducing inflammation. [11]

In a study conducted at the University of Arizona, it was found out that intake of turmeric really helps in dealing with inflammation. Results showed that turmeric reduced swelling to a certain degree. Researchers concluded that turmeric works by blocking down the production of protein on genes that tell the tiny blood vessels to swell and grow. [12]

This famous yellow-orange spice is used to help people suffering from achy and sore joints. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published a study in 2009 which compared the effects of curcumin, an active ingredient of turmeric, and ibuprofen to 107 subjects who were suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Results showed that curcumin was as effective as ibuprofen in improving knee function and in alleviating pain. [13]

Licorice

Licorice is probably one of the most popular herbs for joint pains. It works by resembling the activities of the body’s natural cortiscosteroids that help in relieving inflammation. Licorice also works by eradicating free radicals on the affected areas as well as in inhibiting the production of enzymes that contribute to inflammation. When used as a supplement or tea, licorice helps in controlling the body’s production of cortisol hormones which eases the pain associated with arthritis and joint pain. [14]

Feverfew

A native herb from the Balkan Peninsula and Europe, feverfew also proves to be an excellent herb in relieving joint pain. Research showed that this herb is capable eradicating inflammation in tissues and joints which normally cause pain. Its parthenolide content inhibits the release of histamine, serotonin and other inflammatory agents that trigger the spasm of the blood vessels, and promote inflammation. Like aspirin, feverfew works by reducing the inflammation and intensity of pain throughout the body. [15]

Notes Do not expect these herbs however to instantly cure joint pain overnight. Conversely, herbs generally do take longer to work than traditional medications especially if you are taking them internally for joint pain relief. [1] However, their cumulative effects are also more effective and longer-term, aside from being safer given the right dosage. Be diligent also in understanding the safety and contraindications of the herbs you are considering. If in doubt, or if you are taking prescription meds already, it’s best to consult a physician before taking herbs. You can learn about many of the herbs on this site; however you can also search on “________ (herb name) safety” or _______ contraindications. This is not medical advice.

Herbs For Joint Pain – References:

[1] http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/herbs-for-joint-pain.html#axzz2Ohk8HhLW

[2] http://www.herbalremedypro.com/joints.htm

[3] Choosing between NSAID and arnica for topical treatment of hand osteoarthritis in a randomised, double-blind study. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17318618

[4] http://www.naturalnews.com/035251_arthritis_joint_pain_natural_remedies.html

[5] Nettle sting of Urtica dioica for joint pain–an exploratory study of this complementary therapy. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10581821

[6] Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee–a randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12622457

[7] http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4815/5-Herbs-for-Arthritis-Joint-Pain.html

[8] http://www.livestrong.com/article/365541-burdock-root-for-arthritis-pain/

[9] http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/side-effects-of-burdock-root.html

[10] http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-flaxseed-oil.html

[11] http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4815/5-Herbs-for-Arthritis-Joint-Pain.html

[12] http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1910028,00.html

[13] http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/19/the-doctors-remedy-turmeric-for-joint-pain/

[14] http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4815/5-Herbs-for-Arthritis-Joint-Pain.html

[15] http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/feverfew-herbal-remedies.htm

Article researched and created by Cathy Ongking, © herbs-info.com 2013

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why eat apricot kernels?

Apricot kernels are, like most nuts and seeds, very nutritious. Among the nutrients they contain is one called amygdalin, which is also known as vitamin B17. This attacks cancer cells, and thus can help prevent cancer from breaking out in our bodies.

Amygdalin (vitamin B17) is contained in many hundreds of foods, but ones that are particularly rich in amygdalin have disappeared to a large extent from our Western diet. Peoples throughout the world who still eat a traditional diet, have been found to be largely free from cancer. These diets are rich in foods containing amygdalin.

Apart from apricot kernels, examples of other amygdalin rich foods are bitter almonds (amygdalin tastes bitter – sweet almonds do not contain it, and apricot kernels that are not bitter do not contain it). Other foods containing amygdalin are apple pips, grape seeds, millet, broad beans, most berries, cassava and many other seeds, beans, pulses and grains – but not ones that have been highly hybridised (African orange pips contain some amygdalin, but American ones don’t, wheat is low in amygdalin).

There are many ways you can fight cancer. One is to build up the immune system so that it is very strong. Another is to supplement with antioxidants which fight carcinogens in the body. However, amygdalin seems to be unique in the way that it directly attacks cancer cells.

Amygdalin was first extracted and named over one hundred years ago and has been listed in pharmacological dictionaries since that time as being non-toxic. However it does have a poison locked away in it – one of its constituents is cyanide. But, locked into the compound amygdalin, it is chemically inert and harmless to normal living tissue. In the same way common salt (sodium chloride) is safe to eat, and in fact is necessary to the body. But this also has locked away in it a poison – chlorine. Of course if you ate too much salt at one time you would be ill. This is true of any substance, and would equally apply to apricot kernels. However, amygdalin is less toxic than salt, and less toxic than sugar.

We are told that our bodies are creating cancer cells all the time. Normally the immune system can deal with them. However at times of stress or in a particularly weak part of the body, or under extreme or regular exposure to carcinogens, then the multiplication of cancer cells may become too great for the immune system to handle. Amygdalin comes alongside the immune system and attacks the cancer cells directly. The cancer cells have within them an enzyme which unlocks the poison in the amygdalin, and in this way the cancer cells are destroyed. Normal, healthy cells do not have this enzyme. In fact they have a different enzyme which unlocks the amygdalin in a different way and releases nutrients and also a neutralising agent which would neutralise any of the poison it came into contact with. Researchers at Imperial College London have been experimenting using cyanide to kill cancer cells, and state that any poison that escaped into the bloodstream would be quickly neutralised by the liver. (See reports in UK national newspapers of 7th September 2000).

Amygdalin is sometimes referred to as Vitamin B17 and is found in nitriloside rich fruits and plants. In its extracted, pure, concentrated form it is known as laetrile. Laetrile is used as the main therapy, but supported by other non-toxic therapies and good nutrition, in treating cancer sufferers in some clinics.

For prevention, however, Dr Ernst T Krebs Jr., the biochemist who first produced laetrile (concentrated amygdalin) in the 1950s, recommended that if a person would eat ten to twelve apricot kernels a day for life, then barring the equivalent of Chernobyl, he is likely to be cancer free. At the beginning of the 21st century it is expected that one in eight women in the UK will get breast cancer and one in nine men prostate cancer. If other types of cancer are added in, then no family is likely to be free. Therefore the suggestion that eating 10 – 12 kernels per day for life is likely to prevent cancer – is very good news indeed.

NB the kernels should be chewed, or ground and sprinkled on food or in fruit juice, and only five or six (1½ teaspoons ground kernels) taken at one time/in one hour.

Please also note apricot kernels may lower blood pressure.

Please see ‘Summary of suggestions for eating apricot kernels’.

Most of this information comes from World Without Cancer by G. Edward Griffin (American Media, California, 1974 and 1997). For testimonies of cancer sufferers treated with laetrile and nutrition therapy read Alive and Well (American Media, California, 1994) by Philip E Binzel, Jr., M.D. If you have cancer see Summary of amygdalin/vitamin B17 therapy.

Kernels can be ordered from Dayspring on 01483 418258.

Taking the above preventative action can cost less than a pint of beer or a cup of coffee per week.

via anticancerinfo.co.uk – why eat apricot kernels?.

Frankincense Superior To Chemotherapy In Killing Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Cells

Like the Magi, carrying myrrh, frankincense, and gold, researchers from the University of Leicester have, for the first time, demonstrated the potential of treating ovarian cancer using the Christmas gift frankincense.

December 26, 2013

The origins of frankincense can be traced to the Arabian Peninsula. According to Herodotus (5th century BC):

Arabia is the only country which produces frankincense, myrrh, cassia, and cinnamon.. the trees bearing the frankincense are guarded by winged serpents of small size and various colors.” (See this GreenMedInfo Summary)

Frankincense, along with gold and myrrh, is one of the most famous Christmas presents in history, and is a fragrant plant resin extracted from the Boswellia sacra tree found across Africa and Arabia. Using the compound AKBA (acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid) derived from the resin, the research has successfully shown its potential effectiveness in targeting ovarian cancer.

More specifically, they have been able to demonstrate the ability of AKBA to combat cancer cells in late-stage ovarian cancer.

Lead researcher Kamla Al-Salmani, PhD student from the University’s Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine explained:

“After a year of studying the AKBA compound with ovarian cancer cell lines in vitro, we have been able to show it is effective at killing the cancer cells. Frankincense is taken by many people with no known side effects. This finding has enormous potential to be taken to a clinical trial in the future and developed into an additional treatment for ovarian cancer.”

Frankincense has been used as a folk medicine for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory properties, making it a viable treatment for asthma, skin conditions and gastroenteritis among others. Previous studies have also successfully linked AKBA as a potential treatment for many other cancers, including colon, breast and prostate cancer; however this is the first study to demonstrate its potential in combating ovarian cancer.

The researchers have shown that this frankincense compound is effective at killing ovarian cancer cells at realistic concentrations. What has been most surprising is that the cells we have tested which are resistant to chemotherapy have shown to be more sensitive to this compound, suggesting frankincense may indeed be able to help overcome drug resistance, and lead to an improved survival rate for patients with late-stage ovarian cancer.

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Sources and more information:

• ‘We bring gifts of gold, myrrh, and ovarian cancer treatment’

When you hear the word “frankincense,” no doubt you think of the biblical three wise men who presented gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newly born baby Jesus. But what you may be less familiar with is the medicinal properties of frankincense. Now, new research suggests it may help in the treatment of ovarian cancer.

• Christmas gift brings treatment hope for cancer patients

Listen to a podcast of Dr Mark Evans discussing this new research breakthrough here: http: soundcloud.com university-of-leicester mark-evans Researchers from the University of Leicester have, for the first time, demonstrated the potential of treating ovarian cancer using the Christmas gift frankincense.

• Frankincense: Good Enough for Baby Jesus, Good Enough for Your Ovaries

• Surviving ovarian cancer: Rutgers scientists attack drug resistant cancer cells

via Frankincense Superior To Chemotherapy In Killing Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer Cells.

Cancer hoax of the year gets busted

Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with some form of cancer and over 1,500 people die – every day. In the early 1900’s, one in 20 people got cancer, and today that figure has grown to 1 in every three! Conventional medicine says, ‘we’re winning the war’ – really? Or, is it a deadly hoax? (NaturalNews) December 26, 2013 by: Jonathan Landsman

Western medicine has failed miserably in the treatment of cancer. Brainwashed by narrow-minded conventionally-trained physicians, most cancer patients are told the only ‘hope’ is surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. But, on the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, one cancer survivor speaks out about a better way to get rid of cancer.

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The ugly truth about the conventional cancer industry gets exposed

“We have a multi-billion dollar industry that is killing people, right and left, just for financial gain. Their idea of research is to see whether two doses of this poison, is better than three doses of that poison.” – Glen Warner, M.D. oncologist

“Most cancer patients in this country die of chemotherapy…Chemotherapy does not eliminate breast, colon or lung cancers. This fact has been documented for over a decade. Yet doctors still use chemotherapy for these tumors…Women with breast cancer are likely to die faster with chemo than without it.” – Alan Levin, M.D.

“ANY doctor in the United States who cures cancer using alternative methods will be destroyed. You cannot name me a doctor doing well with cancer using alternative therapies that is not under attack. And I KNOW these people; I’ve interviewed them.” – Gary Null, Ph.D., PhD

“One wintry night our home was burned to the ground. All was lost including the older stored medical records and our pets…These lawless establishment devils went to work and poisoned (food) me 3 times to the point of grand mall seizures 3-4 times a week for 14 months; tried to shoot me once during this time; bought off and bribed my lawyer and accountant; and caused a vitamin manufacturer of supplements Kelley often used to take all active ingredients out of Kelley Program Supplements.” – William Donald Kelley, D.D.S., M.S.

“There is not one, but many cures for cancer available. But they are all being systematically suppressed by the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the major oncology centers. They have too much of an interest in the status quo.” – Robert Atkins, M.D.

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer – have no fear – there are ways to naturally cure your dis-ease. The next NaturalNews Talk Hour will reveal scientifically valid ways to treat cancer without toxic drugs.

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Cancer prevention strategies your doctor never learned in school

Thanks to the Rockefeller Foundation, Carnegie Foundation and the Flexner Report – which I’ll have to tell you about another day – only 30 medical schools, in the United States, require their students to take a course in nutrition. The average U.S. physician, after 4 years of medical training, only receives 2.5 hours on nutritional education. Bottom line, doctors can’t cure cancer because they’ve been kept in the dark by the controlling interests of medicine and pharmacology.

Here are just a few things your doctor has no idea about…

1. How to eat a healthy diet. To prevent cancer – avoid fried, overly-processed foods. Try to eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables and, if you want to cook your food, stick to a light boil or steaming process. In addition, learn everything you can about the value of organic herbs, spices and nutritional supplements.

2. The dangers of GMOs. Genetically engineered foods are loaded with toxic chemicals like, glyphosate – an active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup Ready herbicide. Keep in mind, a French research team extensively studied Roundup and concluded that it’s highly toxic to human cells, and likely carcinogenic to humans. We should all avoid GMOs – like the plague.

3. Why poor digestion leads to cancer. By improving the health of our digestive system – we will naturally reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. In reality, as the immune system gets compromised – our risk for cancer goes way up. Learn more about the value of probiotics and naturally fermented foods.

Naturally, there are many other ways to help prevent cancer such as, avoiding toxins; exercise – including deep breathing techniques; maintaining a healthy level of vitamin D; consuming lots of antioxidants, especially vitamin C – the list goes on and on.

On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour – cancer patients will learn why conventional oncology is ‘behind the times’ and, more importantly, how to dramatically improve your chances for a successful recovery.

This week’s guest: Ann Fonfa, a 20-year breast cancer survivor and health educator

Find out how to eliminate cancer with alternative and complementary therapies – Sun. Dec. 29

Ann Fonfa was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 1993. She explored alternative therapies and started a study group in New York City. In 1999, Ann started the Annie Appleseed Project – a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, which currently serves hundreds of thousands of people via her website and social media.

Since attending hundreds of scientific, medical, research and advocacy meetings – Ann has become a strong (independent) advocate for cancer patients. Featured in articles, magazines, and interviewed on several media outlets – Ann has traveled the world speaking out, speaking up and speaking about the issues people with any type of cancer really care about.

Don’t become a cancer ‘death statistic’. If you want to live a healthy life – become ‘self-empowered’. If you suffer from a life-threatening disease – know that healing is your responsibility, not your doctor. On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour – you’ll learn how to eliminate the threat of cancer from the perspective of a 20-year cancer survivor and health educator.

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Dé medische doorbraak 2013: zelf kanker bestrijden

Het is dé wetenschappelijke doorbraak van 2013 volgens het toonaangevende tijdschrift Science: zelf kanker bestrijden. Met immuuntherapie wordt het lichaam zo opgepept dat het zelf een tumor kan bestrijden.

Immuuntherapie is een totaal andere vorm van behandelen en daarmee is ook het denken over behandelingen gekanteld, zegt internist John Haanen van het Antoni van Leeuwenhoekziekenhuis. “Tot nu toe wordt er vooral nagedacht over hoe een tumor aangepakt en bestreden kan worden met medicijnen, chemo en/of bestraling. Bij immuuntherapie wordt gekeken hoe het lichaam zélf een tumor kan bestrijden.” De kankerpatiënt krijgt bij deze behandeling om de 2 á 3 weken anti-lichamen ingespoten. Dat zijn eiwitten die iedereen al aanmaakt, maar deze extra cellen stimuleren om kankercellen te vernietigen. “Als het ware wordt er een extra leger ingezet om de kanker te bestrijden.” ‘Indrukwekkende resultaten’

“De successen zijn indrukwekkend. Als iets heeft aangetoond te werken bij de behandeling van kanker, dan is het wel immuuntherapie”, aldus Haanen. Duidelijke effecten waren zichtbaar bij de inzet van immuuntherapie bij huidkanker, nierkanker en longkanker. “In sommige gevallen verdwijnt alles, zelfs uitgebreide uitzaaiïngen. In andere gevallen nam de tumor af of stabiliseerde het”, zegt Haanen.In eerste instantie zal immuuntherapie vooral worden ingezet naast de bestaande behandelvormen, verwacht de internist. Maar Haanen sluit niet uit dat in de toekomst wellicht een combinatie gebruikt zal worden: “misschien blijkt dat wel de gouden combinatie”. RTL Nieuws

via Dé medische doorbraak 2013: zelf kanker bestrijden | Volg het nieuws terwijl het gebeurt.

Druivenpitextract effectiever dan chemotherapie

Wine_grape_diagramBij het bestrijden van darmkanker – vooral in een gevorderd en agressiever stadium – werkt druivenpitextract beter dan chemotherapie. Volgens onderzoekers van de Universiteit van Colorado kan het ook bij andere vormen van kanker een krachtig alternatief zijn.Het extract onderdrukt de groei van kankercellen en doodt de helft van de cellen in stadium-IV-darmkanker.

De onderzoekers spreken van een belangrijke doorbraak in de behandeling van darmkanker. B2G2In stadium IV zijn darmkankercellen resistent voor chemotherapie vanwege genetische mutatie. Men gaat ervan uit dat een enkele darmkankercel meer dan 11.000 mutaties heeft waarin hij afwijkt van een gezonde cel.

De bestanddelen van druivenpitten werken tegen meerdere mutaties en zouden daardoor effectiever zijn dan chemotherapie.Het meest actieve bestanddeel van druivenpitextract, B2G2, veroorzaakt celdood in prostaatkankercellen en laat gezonde cellen met rust, zo blijkt uit nieuw onderzoek van de Universiteit van Colorado.

Klinische tests

De groep wetenschappers publiceert al meer dan 10 jaar over de antikankerwerking van druivenpitextract. Tot voor kort wisten de wetenschappers niet precies welk bestanddeel van het extract verantwoordelijk is voor dit effect.

B2G2 komt van nature voor en bestaat uit een complexe combinatie van polyfenolen. Het is alleen duur en tijdrovend om B2G2 uit druivenpitextract te isoleren, aldus hoofdonderzoeker Alpna Tyagi. Hij heeft de stof nu samen met zijn team relatief snel en goedkoop weten te maken in een laboratorium.

De onderzoekers hopen de bioactieve bestanddelen van druivenpitextract te testen op kanker bij mensen, maar het blijkt erg lastig om van de FDA goedkeuring te krijgen voor klinische tests.

Bron: Newswise.com, Medischdossier.org

Foto: Flickr/AndersLjungberg

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Spotgoedkoop medicijn tegen kanker niet interessant voor farma-industrie

Er bestaat een veilig en effectief middel tegen kanker, maar de farma-industrie is er niet in geïnteresseerd omdat het niet kan worden gepatenteerd.

Dichloorazijnzuur DCA is een organische verbinding die de groei van kankercellen onderdrukt zonder daarbij de gezonde cellen aan te tasten.

In 2007 is de stof door professor Evangelos Michelakis van de Universiteit van Alberta in Canada getest op menselijke kankercellen en kanker bij muizen, waar de stof werkzaam bleek te zijn. In 2010 hebben de eerste klinische onderzoeken plaatsgevonden naar de behandeling van kanker bij mensen met DCA.

Onsterfelijkheid

In het eerste onderzoek werden vijf patiënten met hersentumoren 15 maanden met de stof behandeld. Bij vier van hen was de groei gestopt en toonde later onderzoek aan dat de kankercellen waren gedood.

Omdat dichloorazijnzuur een bestaande organische verbinding is, is het juridisch niet mogelijk om deze stof te patenteren. Geen farmaceutisch bedrijf gaat er onderzoek naar doen omdat een investering om DCA als kankermedicijn op de markt te brengen niet kan worden terugverdiend.

Overheden financieren geneesmiddelenonderzoek vrijwel nooit. ‘Ga maar naar de industrie,’ is de standaardreactie. Toch doodt DCA de meeste kankers door de ‘onsterfelijkheid van kankercellen’ uit te schakelen.

Druk

Het Canadese persagentschap Novopress ontdekte dat er veel druk werd uitgeoefend op Michelakis. Dit gebeurde door een aantal verantwoordelijken van grote farmaceuten die bezig zouden zijn een veel duurder product te ontwikkelen dat zeer dicht aanleunt bij DCA en waarmee wel miljardenwinsten kunnen worden gerealiseerd, aldus Novopress.

In 2008 claimden twee Vlaamse kankerpatiënten dat hun tumoren waren verkleind door het slikken van dichloorazijnzuur. De twee Vlamingen slikten de pillen al enige maanden met goed gevolg. De stof wordt al tientallen jaren gebruikt tegen stofwisselingsziekten.

via Spotgoedkoop medicijn tegen kanker niet interessant voor farma-industrie.

20 voordelen van kurkuma voor je gezondheid

20 voordelen van kurkuma voor je gezondheid

07 AUG 2013

Het actieve ingrediënt van Kurkuma geelwortel is curcumine. Kurkuma wordt al sinds 2500 jaar gebruikt in India, waar het waarschijnlijk eerst is gebruikt als kleurstof.

De medische eigenschappen van deze specerij hebben zich over de eeuwen heen langzaam onthuld. Lang bekend vanwege zijn ontstekingsremmende werking, heeft recent onderzoek duidelijk gemaakt dat kurkuma een natuurlijk wonder is, dat gunstig blijkt in de behandeling van veel verschillende gezondheidscondities van kanker tot Alzheimer.

Hier zijn de 20 voordelen van kurkuma voor je gezondheidHet is een natuurlijk antiseptisch en antibacterieel middel, handig voor het desinfecteren van snijwonden en brandwonden.Gecombineerd met bloemkool, heeft het aangetoond prostaatkanker te voorkomen en de groei van bestaande prostaatkanker te stoppen.

Het voorkomt de verspreiding van borstkanker naar de longen bij muizen.

Kan melanoom een agressieven vorm van huidkanker voorkomen en het zorgt er voor dat de bestaande melanoomcellen zelfmoord plegen.Verlaagt het risico op kinderleukemie.Is een natuurlijke ontgifter voor de lever.

Kan Alzheimer voorkomen en de ontwikkeling van Alzheimer stagneren door “amyloïde plaques” opbouw in de hersenen te verwijderen.

Kan bij veel verschillende soorten kanker uitzaaiingen voorkomen.Is een krachtige natuurlijke ontstekingsremmer die net zo goed werkt als veel andere ontstekingsremmende medicijnen, maar dan zonder bijwerkingen.

Is veelbelovend gebleken in het vertragen van Multiple Sclerose bij muizen.Is een natuurlijke pijnstiller en een COX2 remmer.

Kan helpen met de vetstofwisseling en helpt met gewichtsbeheersing.Het is al lange tijd in gebruik in de Chinese medische wereld als behandeling tegen depressie.

Vanwege zijn ontstekingsremmende werking is het een natuurlijke behandeling voor artritis en reumatische artritis.Vergroot het effect van het chemo medicijn Paclitaxel en vermindert de bijwerkingen ervan.

Er zijn veel belovende onderzoeken aan de gang naar de effecten van kurkuma op alvleesklierkanker.Doorlopend onderzoek wordt gedaan naar de positieve effecten van kurkuma op de ziekte van Kahler Multipel Myeloom.

Het is aangetoond dat het de groei van nieuwe bloedvaten in tumoren stopt.Versnelt het helen van wonden en helpt in het herstellen van beschadigde huid.

Kan helpen bij de behandeling van Psoriasis en andere ontsteking gerelateerde huidaandoeningen.Kurkuma kan ingenomen worden in poedervorm of als pil. Het is verkrijgbaar als pil in de meeste drogisterijen, voornamelijk in 250-500mg capsules.

Op het moment dat je kurkuma op een reguliere basis gaat gebruiken, is het leuk om nieuwe manieren te vinden voor het gebruik in recepten. Mijn favoriete manier om het te gebruiken is om een klein snufje toe te voegen in de eiersalade.

Het voegt een lekkere smaak toe en geeft de eiersalade een rijke gele kleur.

Waarschuwingen: Kurkuma kan beter niet gebruikt worden door mensen met galstenen of cholestase. Ondanks dat kurkuma vaak gebruikt wordt door zwangere vrouwen, is het belangrijk voor gebruik een dokter te consulteren, aangezien kurkuma stimulerend op de baarmoeder kan werken. Healthdiaries.com – Vertaling Daphne Helvensteyn

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Vrouw weigert chemo en geneest door eetgewoonten te veranderen

Evita Ramparte had constant pijn en besloot naar de huisarts te gaan. Ze werd gediagnosticeerd met eierstokkanker.

Ze kreeg te horen dat ze alleen kans zou maken op genezing als ze zou kiezen tussen chemotherapie, radiotherapie of chirurgie. Ramparte was hier niet van overtuigd.

Evita ging op onderzoek en kwam uit bij het Gersondieet. Ze verruilde al het bewerkte voedsel dat ze at, waaronder pizza en donuts, door verse sappen die ze thuis maakte. Ze is ervan overtuigd dat ze door haar eetgewoonten te veranderen van haar eierstokkanker is genezen.

Het voedsel dat je eet draagt bij aan je fysieke verschijning, zo blijkt uit onderzoek. Voedingsstofrijke groenten en fruit kunnen bepalend zijn voor je uiterlijk omdat ze je huid beïnvloeden.

Dergelijke voeding zorgt voor een mooie roze huidskleur. Schoonheidsproducten bevatten echter giftige chemicaliën die juist bijdragen aan kanker.

Uit het inspirerende verhaal van Evita blijkt dat natuurlijke stoffen verschillende ziekten kunnen genezen waar op aarde steeds meer mensen aan lijden.Bron: Naturalsociety.com

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Chinese herb eradicates cancer in 40 days, says new research

Chinese herb eradicates cancer in 40 days, says new research

The key to curing the type of pancreatic cancer that afflicted Apple visionary Steve Jobs just might be found in an ancient Chinese herb that has long played a crucial role in traditional Chinese medicine. A new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine has revealed that lei gong teng, also known as “thunder god vine,” possesses at least one unique compound capable of fully eradicating cancer tumors within 40 days, which could eventually make the herb a go-to alternative for treating cancer.

(NaturalNews)  A research team from the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center discovered that, when given an injectable extract form of Tripterygium wilfordii, mice with pancreatic tumors experienced complete healing and recovery in fewer than five weeks. Even after discontinuing the treatment, the healed mice indefinitely maintained their healthy, cancer-free state with no signs of tumor resurgence or relapse.

The lei gong teng compound believed to be primarily responsible for killing cancer tumors is triptolide, an active diterpenoid that has been shown in several previous studies to exhibit broad anti-cancer activity. The team was able to effectively isolate this triptolide and convert it into a water soluble form, which researchers then injected into the mice regularly for a little more than one month, which was enough to cure the animals’ cancers.

“This [herb] is just unbelievably potent in killing tumor cells,” said Ashok Saluja, vice chairman of research at the center, to Bloomberg about the findings. “You could see that every day you looked at those mice, the tumor was decreasing and decreasing, and then just gone.”

Back in 2007, researchers from both Yale University and Columbia University found that triptolide effectively triggers cancer cell apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death. Numerous other studies over the years have also identified triptolide as a powerful tumor fighter in a general sense, including as a weapon against aggressive prostate cancers.

“Triptolide, a diterpenoid isolated from the Chinese herb Tripterygium wilfordii Hook.f, has shown antitumor activities in a broad range of solid tumors,” wrote researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in a 2006 study on the powerful herb. This particular study found that triptolide targets various leukemic cancer cell lines, as well as increases the effectiveness of other anticancer agents.

Sources for this article include:

http://stm.sciencemag.org

http://www.wakingtimes.com

http://www.theregister.co.uk

http://www.bloomberg.com

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