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March 22, 2011  In This Issue... - Erase Tumors in 2 Months
- Smoothies for Health -- Improve Healing, Help Keep Cancer at Bay
- Secret to Reversing Arthritis Pain
- Do Pet Chips Cause Cancer?
- Check Your Spare
Erase Tumors in 2 Months "Within two months, every tumor had shrunk, dried up and fallen off," said Tom to Dr. Gary Null about the miraculous disappearance of his rapidly spreading cancer. Tom had already gone through surgery once for skin cancer on his forehead. Unfortunately, his skin cancer was melanoma. Just 10 days after the operation, the cancer was back with a vengeance. It reappeared on his forehead, and quickly spread to his arm, upper body and chest. Four doctors all agreed: There was nothing they could do to cure this cancer. They all still wanted to operate. But Tom wanted to live -- not just get sliced up. Read on to learn what Tom did to save his life...
Smoothies for Health Perhaps I’m rushing the season just a bit... but I don’t want to wait to tell you about an intriguing study I read from Germany about smoothies. It highlights a particular health benefit of these favorite warm-weather beverages -- one that may surprise you a bit, but read on, as this may help prevent colon cancer! How? By delivering the critical nutrients in apples directly to the colon. Earlier research has suggested that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory polyphenols found in apples help prevent colon cancer, but to be useful they must not be absorbed by the small intestine. Instead, they need to get to the colon where they can be effective. This study found that smoothies delivered significantly more polyphenols and quinic acid to the colon than apple juice or cider. That is a valuable bit of information, because these key nutrients protect against colon disease. The researchers speculate that this is because smoothies made with the whole apple (including the skin but not the core) retain much more of the fruit’s cell wall components than apple juice, and these likely bind the nutrients, thus protecting them from being digested by the small intestine further up the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In truth, you can get the same benefits by just eating an apple -- but what’s particularly great about smoothies is that they’re an easy, efficient and utterly delicious way to boost your intake not only of fruits and vegetables, but also herbs, spices and other nutrients you can add to smoothies to support specific health needs and enhance general well-being. For more ideas about how smoothies can contribute to health and also to get tips on how to prepare them most healthfully, I spoke with Pat Crocker, culinary herbalist and author of The Smoothies Bible. The Most Healthful Smoothies, Step by Step Crocker said that smoothie recipes usually begin with about one-half cup of liquid per serving -- milk, yogurt, fruit juices (fresh if possible), vegetable juice (generally tomato, carrot or beet), chicken or beef stock, or green and herbal teas. Added to the liquid are two, three or more of a wide variety of fresh or frozen fruits and/or vegetables. Crocker emphasizes the importance of using high-quality organic ingredients of many colors for maximum antioxidant levels. You can add a splash more of antioxidants with such nutrient-rich ingredients as acai berries, pomegranate (including the seeds, which are edible and contain most of the fiber and antioxidants) and blueberries. If you are using fruits high in natural sugars, for example pineapple, mangoes or kiwis, add lower-sugar fruits for balance, such as apples, watermelon or strawberries. Health & Flavor Enhancers Crocker has a long list of spices, herbs and other health promoters that you can add to smoothies, but the following are among those she particularly advises. Many of these are in your supermarket and if not, health-food stores will have them. Note: Always put these in with the other ingredients before you blend to be sure that they are well mixed. Here are some suggestions to help improve general healing... - Cinnamon promotes digestion and insulin sensitivity and relieves nausea. Add one-quarter teaspoon per smoothie serving -- especially delicious with apples and blueberries.
- Ginger calms nausea, aids digestion, relieves diarrhea and flatulence and may soothe pain of arthritis. Try one-quarter teaspoon of powdered ginger per serving or one-half inch of crystallized or peeled fresh ginger, coarsely chopped. (Ginger is not recommended for anyone with a bleeding disorder, gallstones, or who is taking a blood thinner, and it is not recommended for children under age two.) Ginger is a good complement to pears and peaches.
- Dandelion supports liver, gallbladder and kidney health, helps with high blood pressure and is a mild laxative. Add one teaspoon of crushed, dried roots to vegetable smoothies.
To boost the immune system... - Astragalus boosts the immune system and alleviates adverse effects of chemotherapy. Use one teaspoon of dried, powdered astragalus per serving. It has little or no taste. Note: If you are using steroids, you should discuss with your doctor whether it’s okay to consume astragalus.
- Burdock, a mild laxative (it contains the fiber inulin), has prebiotic properties and is a diuretic. Crush dried roots into a fine powder, and use one to two teaspoons per serving. It has a crisp, slightly sweet taste. Burdock often is used in sushi, so it goes well with sweet or savory smoothies.
- Cayenne stimulates blood circulation and digestion, is a diuretic, and has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. Start by adding just one-eighth teaspoon of powdered cayenne per smoothie serving and increase to one-quarter teaspoon if the spicy flavor doesn’t bother you. Cayenne can be used in fruit or vegetable smoothies.
- Cloves have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, and help relieve nausea, flatulence and diarrhea. If you don’t mind the strong taste, add one-eighth teaspoon of ground cloves per serving. Cloves mix well with apples and peaches.
Other healthful candidates... - Flaxseed is a good vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids, plus it contributes to regularity. Add one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds per serving. Note: Flaxseed will thicken your smoothie -- especially if you leave the smoothie standing awhile before you drink it.
- Lecithin is an excellent source of choline, which improves memory. Add the contents of two capsules or one tablespoon of granules to one to two cups of smoothie.
- Sea vegetables provide a high concentration of vitamin A, protein, calcium, iron and other minerals. These work as a diuretic and may be an immune enhancer and also reduce risk for cancer. Add one to two tablespoons of powder or crumbled leaves to vegetable smoothies -- their salty taste isn’t good with fruit. You may want to start with a smaller amount and increase as you get used to the taste.
- Wheat germ is a good source of vitamin E and thiamin. Use two tablespoons per smoothie.
- Blue-green algae, a type of sea vegetable, is rich in carotenoids and chlorophyll. Add two tablespoons per serving to vegetable smoothies.
- Coconut oil improves cholesterol ratio by raising HDL (good cholesterol). (See Daily Health News, "Coconut Oil Helps Keep Weight Off," November 25, 2010.)
- Protein is helpful for satiety and stabilizing blood sugar. Good choices include one tablespoon of powdered whey or two tablespoons of nuts, such as almonds or cashews.
Easy Smoothie Instructions Always make smoothies in a blender, not a juicer, to retain fiber and those important cell wall constituents. Cocker recommends using a blender with numerous speeds, including one for crushing ice. Here is how to make smoothies easily and quickly... - Put the liquid in first, which will protect the blades of your blender.
- Add other ingredients roughly chopped and top with ice (if using).
- Start blending on a low setting for 10 to 30 seconds, then increase to high, purify or liquefy settings for another 10 to 30 seconds.
- If a smoothie is too sweet, squeeze in a little lemon juice to correct... if too sour, add chopped fruit (banana, grapes, pineapple or dried apricots or dates) in small increments to reach desired sweetness.
Crocker’s book includes numerous smoothie recipes, or you can go to many Web sites for ideas. And cleaning your blender is as easy as pushing a button. Rinse the container, put in a drop or two of dish detergent, fill halfway with warm water, cover and blend on a low speed for 30 seconds. Rinse and dry. Now you have no excuse not to add these healthy treats to your day! Source(s): Pat Crocker, culinary herbalist, author, The Smoothies Bible (Robert Rose). She is based in Neustadt, Ontario, Canada. Source(s): Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director, American Botanical Council, Austin, Texas. www.herbalgram.org.
Secret to Reversing Arthritis Pain Joseph couldn't walk a step without limping when Mark Stengler, ND, first saw him. For years, his osteoarthritis had been steadily getting worse. Now his painkillers were giving him ulcers, the agony was unbearable, and he envisioned a knee replacement in the near future. But Dr. Stengler did not give him steroids or even an aspirin tablet! Instead, he told Joe about a natural compound so harmless, even pregnant women can take it safely. Just two days later, his pain had already faded dramatically... Read on...
Do Pet Chips Cause Cancer? I always feel sad when I see one of those posters that people put up around town advertising lost cats and dogs. You might think, then, that having one of those high-tech microchip pet locators implanted in your kitty or pooch would be a good solution, but I’m not so sure now that we’re beginning to hear stories of how potentially unhealthful the chips may be. I had a conversation about this with consumer advocate Katherine Albrecht, EdD, who told me that evidence is indeed piling up indicating that the microchips can be dangerous. Last year, a pet owner sued pharmaceutical giant Merck, claiming that its HomeAgain microchip caused cancer in her cat -- and Dr. Albrecht told me that she believes this is just the tip of the iceberg. Nevertheless, the makers of these implantable microchips stand by their claim that they are safe not only for pets but for small children and the senile elderly as well. What’s the Danger? Using a specially designed insertion device, veterinarians implant the microchips (sealed in medical-grade glass and called RFIDs -- for Radio Frequency Identification) just below the skin, usually between a dog’s or cat’s shoulder blades. Each chip, roughly from the size of a kernel of rice to up to one-half inch, contains a tiny microchip that can be read like the bar code on a grocery item. Animal shelters are equipped with scanners that can interpret this code and use it to identify the pet. That’s the upside of the story -- but there are downsides, too, Albrecht told me. One is that the implants may cause cancer and other adverse effects in animals. In a 2006 trial in France designed to test the carcinogenicity of pharmaceutical and chemical compounds, scientists diagnosed tumors in 4.1% of 1,260 laboratory mice implanted with RFIDs. Most commonly the tumors were subcutaneous sarcomas -- malignant tumors that can grow around or adjacent to this type of embedded device and quickly spread elsewhere. Researchers believe that the presence of a foreign body -- and possibly toxic materials that can leak from it -- may give rise to cellular changes that lead to cancer, or it may be that cancers are associated with inflammation from chip implantation. And indeed, Dr. Albrecht has medical reports that document several dogs that have died as a result of these RFID microchips... she told me that a bull mastiff died in February 2010 from a tumor that formed around two microchips implanted near its shoulder blades... a Yorkshire Terrier died in May 2010 from a malignant lymphoma that formed around its shoulder blade implant... a Chihuahua died in 2009 from bleeding complications associated with the microchip implant procedure. Besides these, Dr. Albrecht suspects that there are many more unreported cases because dog illnesses aren't routinely investigated, and there was no central repository for tracking pet microchip complications until she started a voluntary registry last year. Chips also may cause adverse tissue reactions, such as inflammation, and they may migrate to other parts of the body. In any case, it’s far from a sure thing that having an implanted chip will help reunite a lost pet with its owner -- it depends on whether the chip your pet has is made by the same manufacturer as the scanning equipment the shelter happens to have. There are four major types of microchips used in pets -- and each can be read only by the associated scanner, not the scanners of competitive companies. What You Can Do I asked Dr. Albrecht what her advice would be for my friend and other people who have implanted chips in their pets. Should they have them removed? It’s an individual decision, she replied, but tissue typically grows around the chip, which makes removing it invasive and potentially dangerous. She thinks your best bet is not to get an implant in the first place -- if you have a choice. In some locales it is required. While not perfect, a well-fitting collar or harness with tags will be adequate for most animals. You can read about the microchip experiences of other pets and pet owners (and report your pet’s microchip reactions) on Dr. Albrecht’s Web site www.ChipMeNot.org.
Check Your Spare Last Monday, one of our team members was late to work. He'd had a flat tire…and his spare tire was also flat, so he had to wait, and wait, and wait for a tow truck. Spares are only good if they work when you need them. Read on...
Be well, 
Carole Jackson
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