Thursday 15 January 2009

A Good Advice From Wise Birds

Once upon a time, there was a giant tree in the forest. Many many birds lived in this tree. And the wisest of them was their leader.

One day the leader bird saw two branches rubbing against each other. They were making wood powder come falling down. Then he noticed a tiny wisp of smoke rising from the rubbing branches. He thought, "There is no "doubt a fire is starting that may burn down the whole forest."

So the wise old leader called a meeting of all the birds living in the great tree. He told them, "My dear 'friends,, the tree, we are living in is beginning to make a fire. This fire may destroy the whole forest. Therefore, it is dangerous to stay here. Let us leave this forest at once!"

The wise birds agreed to follow his advice. So they flew -away to another forest in a different land. But the birds',who were not so wise said, "That old leader panics so easily. He imagines crocodiles in a drop of water! Why should we leave ~our comfortable' homes that have always been safe? Let the soared ones go. We will be brave and trust in our tree!"

Lo and behold, in a little while the wise leader's warning came true. The rubbing branches made sparks that fell in the dry leaves under the tree. Those sparks became flames that grew and grew. Soon the giant tree itself caught fire. The foolish birds who still lived there were blinded and choked by the smoke. Many, who could not escape, were trapped and burned to death.

The moral is:
" Those who ignore the advice of the wise, do so at their own risk."

Tuesday 13 January 2009

Alternative Cancer Treatment

Today I found a great website about alternative cancer treatment, I think someone probably need the information, so I wrote it here. The author of the website Grace MacCormick, diagnosed brain cancer in 1998, inoperable because terrible complication. Now, he is alive and getting better.

There are ways one can distinguish good cancer alternative medicine from low-value treatments.

Most alternative medicines do some good in the beginning but the really good ones will improve in many ways, and will continue to help and heal. This healing goes far alleviating many symptons, will continue to do so with time - the improvement will be noticeable because feeling ill will be replaced with having more energy and feeling better in general. If you’ve chosen good alternatives, there will be less pain and that is a criteria that lets you know you are using the right alternative.

If a Cancer has advanced into terminal, you may have to use more than one alternative because the name of the game is Survival.

I have a selection of the Best and the Worst and evaluated how well they perform against cancer.

Price is an important factor too, how many can afford $10,000 to $25,000/year.

The info gathered here includes Name of Product, Manufacturer or Source, Price, Formula, Availability, Rating and Website if any.

In Rating - the price, availability and effectivity are what counts.

Rating is as follows:
1 - POOR
2 - AVERAGE
3 - GOOD
3+ - ONE OF THE BEST

NOTE: The 3 and 3+ rating are able to bring pain relief. The 1 star and 2 star rating also do that in the beginning but the effects wears off at some point so go with the 3 and 3+ rating alternatives.

IMPORTANT: Cancers are fast growing Tumors - There is a need to slow them down.

For anyone serious about healing and even possibly getting CURED, one must switch to a vegetarian diet. If you think medicines alone work, understand that an effort by the cancer patient is required. When you eat, do not feed the cancer Too. Slow the cancer down by lessening your intake of sugars and especially high protein by switching to plant-based foods.

Example - If there is say Beef Stew on the table, take the stew but not the meat!

1. Essiac Herb Formula by various Manufacturers


Essiac Formula is one of the most popular herb formulas for Cancer. It was first made available by Nurse Rene Caisse who gave it the name which is Caisse spelled backward. There are 2 version of the Essiac Formula. One is Burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark and Turkey rhubarb and the second version is Burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm bark, Turkey rhubarb, kelp seaweed, Blessed thistle, Watercress and Red Clover.

The second version seems to be the right one but the remaining ingredients are in much smaller quantities than just the first 4 ingredients. The good thing about Essiac is that it is indicated for just about all types of cancers and the formula is quite safe for use, there is no danger of toxicity.

There are several sources for Essiac with costs all varying – they are found in most search engines. Just place essiac on the box and press search.

One product is Flor-Essence by Flora available from the website

Rating: 3 - Good
Website: http://www23.netrition.com/flor_essence_page.html


2. Anvirzel by Ozelle Pharmaceuticals


Anvirzel from herb Nereum Oleander was researched by Dr. Ozel who has produced it under his company Ozelle Pharmaceuticals. It is produced in Texas but until now is only available in Honduras cost over $7000 for 6 month supply.

Rating: None - not available except in Honduras

Website: http://www.ozelle.com/


3. Decancerlin Tablets by Guangzhong Drug Manufacturing Industry Co., Guangdong, China


This is an ingredient for all types of cancers as claimed by the manufacturer.

Ingredients:
Selaginella Shi Shang Bai

Their website is gone now but a few years back they were found all over the Internet. Since their site is nowhere in to be found, it probably didn’t make enough sales to stay in business.

Rating: 2 - Average
Website: Stopped advertising


4. Albarin -extract of Aloe Vera -


This product has to be injected because the active ingredient is aloe-emodin which is poorly absorbed if taken by oral route. There seems to be good results from this treatment.

However, U.S. government agents have raided clinics that have given Albarin to cancer patients and have closed these places. If you find tablets or extracts claiming to be Albarin or Albarin-like products, beware because the real drug can only be correctly administered by injection.

If you find suppliers of Aloe vera Acemannan, that is not the same as Albarin. As I understand it, the active ingredient is probably alo-emodin which is the chemical that is not much absorbed when taken orally. However, if aloe-emodin is injected it stays long in the blood which is the reason it can work against cancer. However, this drug is not even available due the U.S. government restrictions and confiscation of Albarin.

Rating: None - not available
website: http://www.sptimes.com/News/102601/Northoftampa/Patients_rally_for_al.shtml


5. Product: EarthZyme by Femhealth


According to the manufacturer, there are SBOs or Soil Based Organisms that are needed and which are beneficial organisms that can colonized our digestive tract which will also stimulate our body and the immune system.The SBOs present in our system eventually strengthen our immune defenses against invaders including cancer. Other ingredients in Earthzyme are said to act on the cancer and have anticancer activity.

EarthZyme contains the following ingredients:
Spirulina
Trace Minerals
Barley Green
Rare Mineral Salts
Lactobacillus
Plant Enzymes
Soil Based Organisms (SBOs)
Black Walnut
Kelp

Rating: 2 - Average
Website: http://www.femhealth.com/earthzyme.html


6. Jason Winters’ Tea (by Jason Winter International)


Jason Winters' Tea contains herbalene, red clover, Indian Sage and special spices.

It is claimed that one of the ingredient is Chaparral which is one of the reasons it is effective.

I did not sense any chaparral taste in the product because I am familiar with chaparral which is pungent even in small amounts. The taste is similar to tea because it contains tea.

A few folks who took this product showing higher levels of liver enzymes aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)which means the ingredients can cause reactions in sensitive individuals. These enzymes are elevated when liver cells are affected and happens with tobacco, ingesting alcohol and cigarettes or nicotine-like drugs. Some folks reported this tea is satisfactory.

Price: Range from $14 to $17 depending on source and cheaper if it is a sale.

One Month supply cost around $18 to $23 depending on supplier.

Rating : 2 - Average
Website: http://www.smartbomb.com/050197103008.html


7. Typhonium Plus made by Global BioScience, Jakarta, Indonesia


Composition:
Typhonium flagelliforme 80%
Andrographis paniculata 10%
Curcuma zedoaria 10% (in extract form)

This formula is 80 % Typhonium flagelliforme which is a folk remedy herb used in Indonesia for tumors and cancers.

However, I did not recognize any significant action against my cancer. My experience with this preparation after a month was negative because the pain came back and weakness, it is a sign it stopped working and too soon.

The manufacturer Global Bioscience made some reference to Scientific Journals supposedly stating that the compounds in Typhonium herb have cytotoxic(cancer killing) activity. However on further investigation specific journals I found that the Research showed typhonium has POOR and NO CANCER KILLING PROPERTIES.

If you plan to buy this product read the articles below first !!

Typhonium flagelliforme
****chemical constituents were identified as methyl esters of hexadecanoic acid, octadecanoic acid, 9-octadecenoic acid and 9,12-octadecadienoic acid. In addition, several common aliphatics were identified as dodecane, tridecane, tetradecane, pentadecane, hexadecane, heptadecane, octadecane, nonadecane and eicosane. The unique methyl ester of 13-phenyltridecanoic acid was isolated and positively identified using spectroscopic methods. None of the identified compounds showed or are known to have cytotoxic behaviour.

Source: Journal Ethnopharmacology 2001 Sep;77(1):129-31

Cytotoxic means Cancer Killing
****extracts prepared from either the roots, tubers, stems or leaves were tested for cytotoxic activity on murine P388 leukaemia cells using the MTT assay method. Both the chloroform (IC50 = 6.0 microg/mL) and hexane (IC50 = 15.0 microg/mL) extract from the 'roots and tubers' exhibited weak cytotoxic activity. The hexane extract (IC50 = 65.0 microg/mL) from the 'stems and leaves' exhibited weaker cytotoxic activity than the chloroform extract (IC50 = 8.0 microg/mL). Although the juice extract from the 'roots and tubers' is frequently consumed for cancer treatment, it exhibited poor cytotoxic activity.

Source: Phytotherapy Research 2001 May;15(3):260-2.

Cost for 30 day supply $59.85

Rating: 1 - Poor
Website: http://www.cancerhelps.com/


8. Canelim Capsules by Foyo Herb


Main Ingredients:
Radix Curcume
Herba Agrimonia
Fructus Aurantii
etc.

The manufacturer does not reveal the full formula.

An important question here found in the FAQ-Frequestly Asked Question section of their website. Does Canelim cure cancer? The Manufacture says ”for most types of cancers, the answer is "NO". Though there is cure in some cases, the RATE IS STILL VERY LOW. In fact, there is no cure at present.“ This is found on their website.

Rating: 2 - Average
Website: http://www.4uherb.com/

9. VIRGINIA'S HERBAL "E" TONIC


This is not a new formula, actually this formula is really the Essiac formula with the addition of Echinacea and Black walnut.

Herbal "E" Ingredients:
Black Walnut clears the body of parasites and toxins.
Burdock Root cleans the blood of impurities.
Echinacea supports the lymphatic system and gives vitality to the spleen, therefore, improving the immune system and it also gives more power to the other herbs.
Sheep Sorrel eats up morbid matter in the body.
Slippery Elm cleans and rebuilds all of the mucus membranes.
Turkey Rhubarb

Website: http://www.countryherbal.com/
Rating: None – Use Essiac, it is the original formula


10. Immune Assist by Aloha Medicinals


Polysacharrides from 6 mushrooms believed to boost the immune system.

Formula:
Agaricus blazei
cordyceps sinensis
Lentinula edodes
Grifola frondosa
Gandoderma lucidum
Coriolus versicolor

Note: If the cancer is due to a weak immune system this should work. However, one should decide if cancer is due to disfunctioning immune system. If you use this product alone, it is not enough. For Cancers that are Grade III and IV which are aggressive, grow fast, invasive, what is needed is some stronger formula.

Cost: $59.95 per bottle 84 capsules per bottle
Rating: 2 - Average
Website: http://alohamedicinals.com/ia-blend.htm


11. Tian Xian


Tian Xian is strange considering there are 3 or more different formulas and all claiming to be The Tian Xian formula.

Formula:
Cordyceps (caterpillar mushroom)
Astragalus
Ganoderma lucidum (or reishi mushroom)
Panax ginseng root
Atractylodes macrocephalae rhizoma
Batatatis Rhizoma (Dloscorea batatas)
Codonopsis Root (Codonopsis pilosula)
Patchouli Leaves (Pogostemon cablin)
Lycium barbarum - Wolfberry Fruit
Pearl Powder (Margarita)
Glossy Privet Fruit (Ligustrum lucidum AIT)
Glycyrrhizae glabra - Licorice

Packaging: 112 pcs of 10cc vials (for 28 days)
Price: US$ 1090.00 / set

Packaging: 4 pcs of 280cc bottles (for 28 days)
Price: US$ 1090.00 / set

Website: http://www.tian-xian.com/default.asp


Then there is a 2nd version different formula:
Radix Ginseng - 10%
Margarita - 2,5%
Radix Astragalt - 10%
Borneolum - 2,5%
Rhizoma Atractylodis - 5%
Radix Trichosanthis - 5%
Clematis Root - 5%
Hedyotis Diffuse Wild - 15%
Solanium Nigrum L. - 5%
Indigo Naturalis - 15%
Ligustrum Lucidum Ait - 2,5%
Radix Glycyrrhizae - 2,5%
Polyporus - 10%
Fei Ursi - 5%
Radix Aucklandiae - 5%

Cost: U.S.$650.00 for 28 day supply
Website: http://www.cancer-tian-xian.com/


The 3rd Tian Xian is available as pills manufactured by Changbaishan Pharma with the formula:
Trichosanthes
Clematis
Impatiens
Curcuma zedoaria
Scolopendra
Bufonis gargarizans
Solanum
Astragalus
Moschus
Bovis
Boswellia
Myrrha
Polyporous mushroom
Olenlandia
Borneol
Atractylodes
Ligustrum
Radix Glycyrrhiza

Rating: ALL 3 ABOVE - None - Too Expensive


12. Kanglaite


It is an extract from the Chinese herb Coix lachrima (Chinese pearl barley) and has been given the name Canserfx.

This is a Chinese investment group and moved to the U.S. lately to do further tests and research.

According to Chinese data, the herb Coix contains fatty acids which were unlike fatty acid previously known and is responsible for the anticancer activity.

However, recently it has been withdrawn from as recent U.S. test seems to indicate it has no anti-cancer activity.

Note: This company has been closed by the U.S. government for making false claims and their address isn’t even real.

Rating: None


13. Helleborus Purpurescens


Helleborus Purpurescens is knowledge from Romania. It is not recommended due to the dangers but I have included it as it is info that is significant in my search. However, the information is significant because we are always searching for the ones that work. Perhaps someone can combine this herb to make herb combinations since I’ve found combinations are more effective than just one herb.

Rating: None – Danger of Toxicity
Website: http://cancer.home.ro/helleb.html


14. Aristolochia Clematitis


Aristolochia Clematitis is from the same source above and is an alternative for Helleborus above, in case it causes too much untoward reactions, then this herb is a substitute.

Rating: None – Danger of Toxicity
Website: http://cancer.home.ro/aristol.html


15. Paw Paw Cell -Reg- acetogenins from Paw paw by Nature's Sunshine


Paw paw and Graviola are plants that belong to the soursop family and as such their active ingredients works similarly on cancer cells. PawPaw is found in North America while Graviola grows in South America.

Both have fruits that have characteristic flavor and are edible , the fruits also contain the active ingredients that have anticancer activity.

Acetogenins work by interfering with the ATP in the cancer cells and in so doing prevent the cell from utilizing energy need of the cell. This makes paw-paw one of the best products. The capsules are standardized at 12.5 mg. Of active ingredient per capsule and the dose is 4 capsules a day. According to JerryMcLaughlin who studied the effects of acetogenins, the acetogenins from pawpaw have better effect than the graviola species. Mr. Mclaughlin is now part of the company that produces and markets the product for cancer.

Better than average for cancer in general. A few days after taking pawpaw extract, one feels something in the area where the cancer is located. It is a sign that is significant.

Then about nearly a month after taking this medicine, improvement is noticeable with pain relief, more strength and lessening of the cancer symptoms. What I understand is this drug prevents cancers from using sugar and all cancers feed on lots of sugars.

Note: It is advisable not to use Burdock Root or the Essiac Formula which contains Burdock which interfere with pawpaw's active principles.

Cost: $29.95 for one Month supply
Rating: 3 - Good
Website: http://www.naturessunshine.com


16. Apricot kernels - source for amygdalin/laetrile



I'm not sure if this is safe or not. Some say it is safe but there are problems if you don't know how to use it. For example amygdalin can be toxic if one takes big doses of vitamin C. Not sure the explaination for this.

Laetile works with the release of cyanogen in the cancer cell and poisons the cancer.

Actual sources for apricot or amygdalin is not sure. But some people say it is found in the internet if you know where to look.

I need people to give me more info on this to add please.


17. Kanta Kari (Solanum xanthocarpum)


Kanta Kari (Solanum xanthocarpum) is a herb from India (Ayurvedic medicine) for coughs, as a carminative and chest pain. It is also prescribed for cancers.

A few years back, this herb was much touted in the internet for cancer but these days I don’t see their ads nor their website.

Rating: 2 - Average
Website: does not exist now, probably stopped selling.


18. Enercel


This product is homeopathic preparation. There is one called HANSI from South America and is popular there. Enercel is actually the same as HANSI available in U.S.A.

It is available in 3 forms: Inhalant, Injectable and Oral medicine. The injectable form is administered directly to the tumor and may need a professional to administer.

The manufacturer states that Enercel acts by strengthening the immune system. I believe it does that and more too. I have only tried the oral medicine and it has good effects worth investigating. More info on this product can be found by looking over internet search engines through the terms HANSI and Juan Hirschmann who created Hansi.

Price:
90-day (6-plus Forte) - $1,500.00
90-Day Inhalant (Mist) - $300.00
Enercel Plus 50ml - $200.00

Rating: Oral Preparation - 3+ One of The Best, I have not tried the others.
Website: http://www.enercel.org/layout.htm


19. Turska Formula - tincture formula


Contains:
Gelsemium
Poke root
Aconite and Bryonia

Dosage:
5 drops are recommended 3 times per day. The alkaloids, coumarins, saponins, lectins and aglycones contained in these herbs are thought in traditional botanical terms to dislodge and slough off catabolic waste tissue and promote the drainage of lymphatic fluids from areas affected by the buildup of wastes. This formula is available through:

Gaia Herbs
V. Bradshaw 108 Island Ford Rd, Brevard, North Carolina 28712

NF Formulations
Wilsonville, Oregon.

Note: It requires a prescription to get this formula – from a Naturopathic physician or Herbalist.

Rating: None
Website: No website


20. N-Tense by Raintree Nutrition


They have botanical products from South America. It is interesting that graviola and pawpaw are related plants which means they have merit for cancer therapy.

Formula:
Annona muricata known as Graviola, related to pawpaw
Physalis angulata
Casearia sylvestris
Maytenus ilicifolia
Momordica charantia – Bitter melon
Scoparia dulcis
Guazuma ulmifolia
Uncaria tomentosa

Cost: About $56 to $75 for 30 days, depending on dosage
Rating: 3 - Good
Website: http://www.rain-tree.com/n-tense-capsules.htm


21. Escozul


Escozul is coined from two words Escorpion Azul or blue scorpion Venom from Cuba.

It is simply water with a few drops of scorpion venom added and taken orally for various cancers. There seems to be good results with some forms of cancer including brain cancer and even other ailments such as HIV/AIDS.

Although 50,000 patients are said to have taken the treatment, it is hard for Americans to get this therapy with the trade embargo going on between U.S. and Cuba. The best way to get this product is to take a trip to Cuba and go direct to their treatment center.

Rating: None, Escozul is not available
Website: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_252/ai_n6160489


22. Oriel Herbal Blend by Lux Health Resources (Canada)


Oriel Herb Formula is a combination of Western and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Formula ingredients: Aconitum, Arisaema, Dioscorea, Orris Root, Podophyllum peltatum and Veratrum.

Dr. James Duke, a distinguished herbalist and author emphasized his strong belief that from the many, many herbs all over the world, there must be a number that have the power to alleviate, control and cure cancer. I agree with him and believe we must include herb/s as ONE of the therapies to control & fix cancers.
One of the things I like about the formula above is it is non-toxic/safe.
And second, it is effective against the pain associated with cancer. This is a strong criteria when choosing a herb formula.
The herbs in this formula are unique because of their strong effects, the books actually say so.
Of the various herb combinations I have tried, I recommend to include this or try it yourself .

Note: THERE IS A BILL IN CANADA BEING PASSED RESTRICTING ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES. The ruling restricts any claims under alternative meds unless it has been proven/tested similar to the pharmaceutical/drug industry.
Under this conditions this remedy will be removed from selling to the public.

Price: $95/Box contains 6 packets - each packet is good for 15 days. A box is 3 months supply of herb tea.
Website: http://herbal.luxhealthresources.org/
Rating: 3 - Good


23. DCA - Dichloroacetate available as Sodium Dichloroacetate


I have included this because some are insisting and clamoring to list this new chemical though still experimental.

I understand that if one follows the dose of 8 mg./Kilo of body weight a day, then this cancer remedy is nontoxic and can be taken without untoward effects even with long term use.

Please respect that a higher dose is known to develop problems on the nerves with long term use.

NOTE: One Gram is 1000 mg. and One Kilo is 2.2 Lbs.

Rating: I need folks who have tried it to write and evaluate it.



Source: Grace MacCormick's Website