Natural supplements and Herbal medicine Regimen For My Prostate Cancer And To Enhance My Immune System
Coincidental to me deciding to carefully review each and every supplement or herb in my arsenal, to ensure there are no contraindications relating to my recent heart mishap, and also, with my worsening frank haematuria, I was pleased to hear from Danny H, a reader in Toronto, Canada, has asked for further explanation of items on my recent listing. I am, of course, pleased to oblige. I will further research each of the supplements or herbs and note my findings on a future post.
This list comprises my current intake though I don’t necessarily take each daily, as I tend to vary my regimen to provide variety. Further, I do this because there can be no guarantees as to the efficacy of any particular product or brand so I try not to be too consistent with any.
I have ‘borrowed’ descriptive text from the various websites given below each item. In no way is that information meant to be comprehensive or complete. Please therefor go to the individual website URL’s and review the source page information for yourself. These notations are presented simply as a guide and also, as an easy reference to the product web site proper. I do not necessarily endorse any particular product. Remember; What works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another.
GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN (for my Cervical Spondylosis)
Past studies show that some people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis (OA) taking either glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate reported pain relief at a level similar to that of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Some research indicates that the supplements might also slow cartilage damage in people with OA. Definitive results about the effects of these supplements are expected from an in-depth clinical study currently being conducted by the National Institutes of Health.
chondroitin sulphate consists of multiple mucopolysaccharide chains and is an essential component of cartilage. Whereas glucosamine is claimed to promote the formation and repair of cartilage, chondroitin is hypothesised as promoting cartilage water retention and elasticity as it is highly electronegative. The resulting ample presence of water within chondroitin rich cartilage may guarantees that the cartilage will be elastic yet highly resistant to friction and the forces of impact.
Caution:
No studies have found any serious side effects from either glucosamine or chondroitin, although animal research has suggested that glucosamine may worsen insulin resistance. Also chondroitin may cause bleeding in people who have a pre-existing bleeding disorder.
If you are taking chondroitin sulfate in addition to a blood-thinning medication or daily aspirin therapy, have your blood clotting time checked more often. This supplement is similar in structure to the blood-thinning drug heparin, and the combination may cause bleeding in some people.
(Note: The last two paragraphs are news to me. I will cease taking it because of my Frank Haematuria and to avoid complications with any likely heart treatment). Hopefully, my cervical spondylosis will take care of itself for the time being. This is most disappointing as this product has been my mainstay for about 17 years and I attribute it to saving me from the four neck operations my surgeon was proposing. Only time will tell if I can do without it but for the moment I must give priority to my other ailments.
http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/alttherapies/Glucosamine.asp
http://www.innerwestmassage.com.au/glucosamine-chondroitin.php
3-6-9 ORGANIC OMEGA OIL BLEND
• organic flax seed oil;
• organic sunflower seed oil;
• organic sesame seed oil;
• rice and oat germ oils;
• organic coconut oil;
• organic evening primrose oil;
• lecithin (guaranteed GMO-free);
• vitamin E;
• antioxidants (tocotrienols); and
• rosemary oil.
Increase energy, performance, and stamina. EFAs enhance thermogenesis, help build muscle, prevent muscle break down, and speed recovery from fatigue;
Strengthen the immune system. EFAs make hormone-like eicosanoids that regulate immune and inflammatory responses. N-3s have anti-inflammatory effects and can slow autoimmune damage;
Lower most risk factors for cardiovascular disease. EFAs (especially n3s) lower abnormally high levels of blood pressure, triglycerides, Lp(a), fibrinogen, tendency to clot formation, and inflammation;
Improve brain function: mood, intelligence , behavior, and vision. Our brain is over 60% fat. EFAs are important components of the entire nervous system. They are necessary to make the neurotransmitter serotonin. Depression and other brain diseases show decreased levels of n-3;
Aid in weight reduction. EFAs help keep mood and energy up and suppress appetite, thereby aiding in weight loss. More recently, they have been found to block the genes that produce fat in the body (saturated and Trans Fat do not have this same effect) and increase thermogenesis;
Regulate organs and glands. Liver and kidneys, adrenal and thyroid glands, and the production of male and female hormones need EFAs;
Speed recovery and healing. EFAs are necessary for cell growth and division. They form all cell membranes and regulate vital cell activity;
Support healthy child development. For nervous system development, a growing fetus needs optimum EFAs from the mother’s body. Mothers become depleted of EFAs during pregnancy, and need optimal EFA intake for their health and their children’s optimum development;
Improve digestion. Poorly digested foods tie up the immune system and can cause gut inflammation, leaky gut, and allergies. N-3s improve gut integrity, and decrease inflammation and “leaky gut”;
Decrease infection. EFAs have anti-fungal, anti-yeast, and anti-microbial properties, helping to protect against infections;
Keep bones strong. EFAs aid in the transport of minerals that keep bones and teeth strong, helping to prevent osteoporosis;
Protect genetic material. EFAs regulate gene expression, and n-3s inhibit tumor growth;
Ease PMS. Studies indicate that n-6 (GLA) intake was voted, by women, among the top three most effective PMS treatments. N-3s may be even more effective;
Produce beautiful skin, hair, and nails. Some of the first signs of EFA deficiency are dry, flaky skin, dull hair, and brittle nails. N-3s can help skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Also, GLA (n-6 derivative) administration is useful for some patients with atopic eczema.
http://www.udoerasmus.com/products/oil_blend_en.htm
SELENIUM COLLOID 25ml daily
Selenium and its relationship to cancer have been thoroughly reviewed recently (Whanger, 2004). There is “perhaps no more extensive body of evidence for the cancer preventive potential of a normal dietary component than there is for selenium” (Combs & Gray, 1998). From the late 1960s, epidemiological studies have suggested an inverse association between human Se intake and cancer mortality (Combs & Gray, 1998). An extensive literature documents the numerous in vitro and animal studies that have been conducted during the past 35 years. Most demonstrate that application or intakes of Se at higher levels than required for normal metabolism (supranutritional intakes) can inhibit carcinogenesis/tumorigenesis (El-Bayoumy, 1991; Combs & Gray, 1998; Ip, 1998). Prospective cohort and case-control studies that have involved as many as 34,000 people have generally shown an association between low Se status and a significantly higher risk of cancer incidence and mortality (Yoshizawa et al. 1998; Yu et al. 1999; Brooks et al. 2001). Indeed, of eight human trials which have studied the effects of Se on cancer incidence or biomarkers, all but one have shown a Se benefit (Whanger, 2004).
http://esvc001429.wic023u.server-web.com/health/Selenium.htm
VITAMIN E caps 500 iu
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. Vitamin E is available
in natural and synthetic forms.
dl alpha – indicates it is synthetic eg dl alpha tocopheryl acetate
d alpha – indicates it is natural eg d alpha tocopherol
Natural vitamin E is better absorbed than synthetic.
The amount of vitamin E in a product is presented in
milligrams ‘mg’ or international units ‘IU’. Equivalent
values between mg and IU vary between synthetic and
natural forms of vitamin E.
Prostate cancer and bladder cancer – vitamin E is
associated with a reduced risk of bladder and prostate
cancer and mortality associated with these conditions.
http://www.govita.com.au/library/Vitamins/VitaminE.pdf
COLLOIDAL MINERAL FORMULA 15ml daily
Until the mid 1980’s, most people considered good nutrition to be a multiple vitamin with the major minerals and a few isolated trace elements thrown in for good measure. Even though liquid minerals have been produced in limited amounts since the 1920’s it wasn’t until about 1985 or 1986 that they became popular through the marketing efforts of a very few select companies. Naturally as the popularity of these liquid minerals caught on more and more companies came out with so-called ‘colloidal minerals’ in an attempt to try and capture some of what was rapidly becoming ‘the latest craze.’ And understandably so for the results that users of these liquid minerals were experiencing was nothing less than amazing. It seemed that with the addition of the mineral product people were getting better usage from the other nutrients they were taking. Further it appeared that when these liquid minerals were present the entire biochemistry of the user improved and many aches, pains, and other maladies slowly disappeared.
http://www.tjclark.com.au/colloidal-minerals-library/minerals-overview.htm
http://www.lifesprings.com.au/latest_news.html
GRAVIOLA MAX 600mg 3 caps x 4 (Herbs: Annona Muricata & Annona Montana)
“Graviola hunts down and destroys prostate, lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers leaving healthy cells alone”
http://www.hsibaltimore.com/articles/hsi_2001ds/hsi_200101_awb9.html
With extracts from this powerful tree, it may now be possible to…
conquer cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that doesn’t cause extreme nausea, weight loss, and hair loss
protect your immune system and evade deadly infections
feel strong and healthy throughout the course of treatment
boost your energy and improve your outlook on life
Through a series of confidential communications involving a researcher from one of America’s largest pharmaceutical companies, this ancient tree’s anti-cancerous properties have recently come to light. Although not yet tested in human trials, the tree has been studied in more than 20 laboratory tests since the 1970s, where it’s been shown to
effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 different types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung, and pancreatic cancer
be 10,000 times stronger in killing colon cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug
selectively hunt down and kill cancer cells without harming healthy cells, unlike chemotherapy
Caution: It has cardiodepressant, vasodilator, and hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) actions. Large dosages can cause nausea and vomiting. Avoid combining with ATP-enhancers like CoQ10.
http://www.hsibaltimore.com/articles/hsi_2001ds/hsi_200101_awb9.html
http://in2herbs.cart.net.au/details/536789.html
Co-ENZYME Q10 150mg 1 cap daily
Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger which is present in every cell in the body, particularly in muscular tissue such as the heart. CoQ10 levels decline with age and this can affect the hearts ability to pump blood effectively and to maintain adequate circulation. Research at the Baker Medical Institute in Melbourne has shown that aged heart muscle cells fed CoQ10 performed as well as younger cardiac cells. Additionally, studies conducted by the Heart Research Institute in Sydney have demonstrated that supplementing with CoQ10 can remarkably enhance the resistance of LDL (bad) cholesterol to oxidative attack. Other research has shown that daily doses of 150 mg of CoQ10 can improve both the symptoms and exercise tolerance in heart patients.
http://www.lifetimehealth.com/productdesc.asp?id=67
http://www.coenzymeq10supplement.com/antioxidant.htm
http://www.coenzymeq10supplement.com/side-effects-of-coenzymeq10.htm
ESSIAC HERBAL EXTRACT FORMULA 10 ml twice daily (anti cancer & immune support (Sheep Sorrel; Burdock Root; Slippery Elm; Indian Rhubarb)
Essiac helps to promote and maintain a healthy immune system function. It also supports and promotes overall health and well-being, cellular health, tissue integrity and health, and healthy skin.
http://www.essiac-resperin.com/en/immune.html
http://www.essiac-resperin.com/en/report01.html Back From The Brink - Endoresment
http://www.praxea.com/retail/essiac/index.htm
Caution: This article gives warning about NOT taking ESSIAC if certain medical conditions have already been identified. An important read…
http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/Essiac_Warnings.html
URL for Cancertutor main web site (highly recommended):
SPIRULINA PLATENSIS 6 caps 3 daily (Green leafy vegetables)
Spirulina is a microscopic spiral shaped algae. It is the richest source of nutrition on earth, has the most uniform life form and already has a history on this planet of over 3.5 billion years. The molecular structure of a Spirulina cell is very simple. It contains no nucleus and its cell wall is soft. So, spirulina is very easily digested and absorbed by the human body. It is universally regarded as a superior source of nourishment and the perfect food for people of all ages and lifestyles who want a whole food source of vitamins and other nutrients.
Spirulina is a whole food and contains a natural balance of all the important nutrients that meet the direct nutritional needs of the human body. It is just like a vegetable or fruit with a perfect natural nutritional balance. All the nutritional elements in spirulina are prepared by nature, and better digested, absorbed than their synthetic counterparts. There are many people who can benefit from spirulina, including athletes, people who work hard and long hours, people with low energy, people who do not eat enough green vegetables, weight watchers, and anyone who is concerned about wholesome nutrition.
http://www.greena.com.au/spirulina.html
ROCHWAY GINGER PREMIUM (PROSTATE) CONCENTRATE 750ml
Fermented in a papaya extract with green tea and dark grapes boosting the body’s natural defense
Contains:
Dark Grapes, Grape Skin Extract, Ginger Concentrate Extract 30%, Turmeric Extract, Olive Leaf Extract, Raspberry Concentrate, Baikal Skullcap and Korean Ginseng, Stevia Extract, Thickener, Stabiliser, Citrus Extract (lemon, Orange).
This product is fermented in green tea and black tea extract and Papaya Leaf extract that is naturally rich in enzymes and Amino Acids. Through the fermentation process, beneficial lactic acids are created which create a natural preservative.
http://www.herbalserenity.com.au/herbal/product.php?productid=865
http://www.naturalcity.com.au/viewproductbrand.aspx?id=247
Dr RED BLUEBERRY PUNCH FORMULA
All antioxidants were not created equal. The success of the Ginger Punch range is based on the combination of water soluble and fat soluble antioxidants. The new formula - BLUEBERRY PUNCH is built on the most powerful fat soluble antioxidants only. Using the raw materials such as turmeric, citrus and olive, but the emphasis and extraction process is different – targeting only powerful fat soluble antioxidants like curcumin (turmeric) and limonene (citrus peel oil). University of Sydney prostate cancer testing (in-vitro) shows that the Blueberry Punch is in a class of its own.
VITAMIN C
In contrast to the other water-soluble vitamins, vitamin C has no clear cut role as a catalyst or part of an enzyme. It does, however, have a range of other important functions:
Collagen formation
Vitamin C participates in two reactions that are necessary for collagen formation. Collagen is found wherever tissues require strengthening, especially in those tissues with a protective, connective, or structural function. Collagen is critical to the maintenance of bone and blood vessels and is essential in wound healing.
Antioxidant activity
Ascorbic acid can act as an antioxidant by donating electrons and hydrogen ions, and reacting with reactive oxygen species or free radicals.
Iron absorption
Vitamin C is important for the effective absorption of iron, especially non-haem iron. Ascorbic acid reduces ferric iron (Fe3+) to ferrous iron (Fe2+).
Synthesis of vital cell compounds
Vitamin C plays a role in stress, as it is important for the synthesis of epinephrine and norepinephrine. During times of physical and emotional stress, as well as during infection, there is increased production of oxygen radicals. Therefore there is also a reliance on vitamin C’s activity as an antioxidant. Those under heavy acute physical stress may benefit from taking large doses of vitamin C.
Immune system function
Vitamin C is vital for the function of the immune system, especially for the function of lymphocytes. The effectiveness of megadoses of vitamin C in preventing and alleviating the symptoms of the common cold is still a matter of debate. Most of the controlled trials have found no significant effect on the incidence of colds. Consuming extra vitamin C may, however, decrease a cold’s severity and duration somewhat (about 1 day) so a few glasses of orange juice during a cold can only be of benefit.
http://www.vnv.org.au/Nutrients/VitaminC.htm
WHEAT GRASS
To get the most benefit from vitamins and minerals, a person’s total intake should come in a form that is as close to a natural state as possible. Unfortunately, many of the fruit and vegetables we buy today are often nutrient deficient due impart to repetitive plantings sometimes spanning many generations. It is increasingly necessary to find other ways to get these important nutrients. Wheat grass juice is high in vitamin C, A, B, and E.
The green juice has over 90 minerals, which are needed to maintain good metabolism. The presence of these alkaline minerals is found in wheat grass which contains calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron, a mineral essential for the transportation of oxygen. Organic sodium is also found aiding in digestion and regulating the amount of fluids in the body.
http://www.livingapartment.com.au/Wheat-Grass-Benefits
CORAL CALCIUM
Calcium is involved in almost every biological function to include: Providing electrical energy for the heart to beat and for all muscle movement, cell nutrition, DNA replication (body repair), and pH control (critical). Calcium quickly neutralizes the oxygen robbing acid in the body fluids. Therefore, more calcium means more oxygen and greater health benefits. Our Marine Coral Calcium DailyTM is natural with microbes that make the calcium available to the body in minutes and fully “digestible”.
Calcium is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and the most abundant mineral in the human body. Our ionic Coral Calcium DailyTM is the highest grade of quality, rated #1 by the Japanese (Gold Standard) because it has a natural 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. It is almost 100% absorbed within 15 minutes in the blood stream. Most calcium is hard to digest, but Coral Calcium DailyTM has microbes in it and all the trace minerals to assist in the digestion and assimilation.
Calcium controls your body pH levels. Being alkaline is where you want to be. If your pH shows acid, it means you need more calcium. Calcium also greatly assists in proper DNA synthesis, which is anti-aging and regeneration!
http://www.hopeforcancer.com/calcium.html
http://www.alternativehealth.com.au/Product/coral_calcium.htm
LEMON GRASS
******************** The Cure is in a Cup of Herbal Tea ********************
Citral, the key component that gives the lemony aroma and taste in several herbal plants such as lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), melissa (Melissa officinalis) and verbena (Verbena officinalis), was demonstrated to kill cancerous cells while leaving healthy ones unharmed, according to a recent study done at the University. The research group included Prof. Yakov Weinstein, incumbent of the Albert Katz Chair in Cell-Differentiation and Malignant Diseases from the Faculty of Health Sciences; Dr. Rivka Ofir from the Hazeva Research and Development Center of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research; and technicians from the Division of Aromatic Plants, Agricultural Research Organization in Ramat Ishai. The results were recently published in the periodical Planta medica, which highlights research on alternative and herbal remedies.
According to Ofir, the study found that citral causes cancer cells to “commit suicide: using apoptosis, a mechanism called programmed cell death.” The concentration of citral required to kill the cancer cells is relatively low and is present in drinks in which there is only a single gram of lemon herbs.
Investigators checked the influence of citral on cancerous cells by adding them to both cancerous cells and normal cells that were grown in a petri dish. The quantity added in the concentrate was equivalent to the amount contained in a cup of regular tea using one gram of lemon herbs in hot water. The citral killed the cancerous cells and not the normal cells.
“This suggests that herbs containing citral may be consumed as a preventative measure against certain cancerous cells,” says Ofir.
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Fresh lemon grass fields in Israel become Mecca for cancer patients* By Allison Kaplan Sommer April 02, 2006
Ref: http://www.bgu.ac.il
LAETRILE (VITAMIN B17)
When the laetrile compound molecule comes across a cancer cell, it is broken down into 2 molecules of glucose, 1 molecule of hydrogen cyanide and 1 molecule of benzaldehyde. In the early days of laetrile research it was assumed that the hydrogen cyanide molecule was the major cancer cell killing molecule, but now it is known that it is the benzaldehyde molecule that is by far the major reason the cancer cell is killed.
The reason laetrile therapy takes so long to work, in spite of the marvelous design of the laetrile molecule, is because if the laetrile molecule happens to chemically react with the enzyme of a non-cancerous cell (i.e. rhodanese), before it reacts with the enzyme of a cancerous cell (beta-glucosidase), the rhodanese will break apart the laetrile molecule in such a way that it can no longer kill a cancer cell. Thus you have to take enough laetrile molecules, over a long enough time, that enough laetrile molecules coincidently (as far as we know) hits all of the cancer cells first.
The second way that laetrile therapy works is because of the laetrile diet. Like the metabolic diet, it is designed to build up the trypsin and chymotrypsin in the body, and let them work on the cancer cells. What they do is break down the enzymes surrounding the cancer cell so the white blood cells can kill the cancer cell. More will be said about the cancer diet below.
One of the good side-effects of laetrile therapy is that more Vitamin B12 is made in the body. With this in mind, make sure you supplement laetrile therapy with Vitamin C. Vitamin C and Vitamin B12 are, by themselves, a treatment for cancer.
http://www.cancertutor.com/Cancer/Laetrile.html
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