Cancer is synonymous with "the luck of the draw". We always think that it can never happen to us. The truth is, if we live long enough, each and every one of us will have some form of cancer. Cancer is considered any growth of cells in the body that are abnormal and/or uncontrolled. There are herbal products that stand alone in fighting cancer, they are powerful immune building supplements. Whether you choose holitic treatment, chemotherapy or radiation, one or all of these products are a must. Be it AIDS, cancer, or any other deadly and seemingly incurable disease, current research is confirming that therapies which hold the greatest promise are the more natural, less toxic ones that work in conjunction with the immune system.
Super Calcium Plus
Calcium the body's most abundant mineral. It is important in the maintenance of a regular heartbeat and the transmission of nerve impulses. Calcium lowers cholesterol levels and helps prevent cardivascular disease. It is also involved in the activation of several enzymes. Every cell needs calcium to survive. It lowers blood pressure, contributes to bone and teeth formation, regular heartbeat, brain, nerve and muscle function. Helps prevent osteoporosis and deters colon cancer. Controls anxiety and depression, and insures quality rest and sleep. Combine with magnesium and Vitamin D for absorption. Magnesium promotes muscle relaxation and normal nerve impulses. Calcium taken in liquid form is the best for absorption, these are liquid gelcaps.
Each tablet contains 500 mg of Calcium and 50 IU of Vitamin D. Recommend 400 mg of Magnesium and 3 mg of Boron.
MSM - 1177 mg
Super Natural Flaxseed Oil
DAILY BASICS - TO REPLACE WHAT MAY BE MISSING FROM THE DAILY DIET CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE MANY - MULTIVITAMINS.
Soy Isoflavones - 25 mg
You can supplement your daily diet with the significant protective health benefits of Soy Protein Isoflavones with these high-concentrate 25 mg tablets from Vitamin Power. The major Isoflavones - Genistein and Daidzein have been well researched by scientists for their antioxidant and estrogenic propertis. Studies also suggest that Soy can help protect against cancer as well as heart disease. The mild estrogen activity of Soy Isoflavones may ease menopause symptoms for some women, without creating estrogen-related problems, and may help regulate hormone levels in premenopausal women. Soy Isoflavones have also been recommended for their beneficial role in preventing osteoporsis and auto-immune conditions.
For daily supplementation, each easy-to-take tablet contains: soya isoflavones (soylife-25) 1000 mg that provides 25 mg of Isoflavones and 41 mg of Saponins per gram.
Calcium supplementation provides more than daily support for bone health, according to new cancer research. Doctors at the Dartmouth Medical School report that daily calcium supplementation also cuts the risk of developing colon polyps, problematic growths that commonly turn cancerous. Of nearly a thousand patients involved in the study, those who took a daily calcium tablet rather than an inactive placebo experienced a 41 percent lower risk of developing colon polyps and a 35 percent lower risk of all colorectal cancers. Suprisingly, the findings of the study showed that the cancer-fighting benefits of calcium persisted for up to five years after patients stopped taking regular calcium supplements.
. . . September 13, 2005
Calcium Supplementation Proven Valuable for Reducing Risk of Specific Cancers.
Disclaimer - These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Supports all aspects of nerve health. It works as a mild diuretic, protects against environmental pollutants. It is a key factor in red blood cell regeneration, amino acid/protein metabolism, and carbohydrate use. An immune stimulant.
If not detected early, colorectal cancers can be some of the deadliest forms of cancer, particularly for men and women over the age of 40. However, a major new European study finds that women in this high-risk group who supplement their diet with regular doses of Vitamin B6 can cut their risk of colon cancer by as much as 34 percent. The study, conducted at Sweden's Karolinska Institute, tracked more than 60,000 women over 15 years to find that long-term vitamin B6 intake was associated with significantly lower chances of being diagnosed with colon cancer. Interestingly, the study also found that vitamin B6 supplementation was especially beneficial to women who regularly drink alcohol, cutting their colon cancer risk by 72%.
For more than 2000 years, the tropical plant Noni (morinda citrifolia) has been used to treat a wide range of of medicinal conditions. The nutrient rich properties are contained within the Noni fruit, leaves, bark and root of the plant. Traditionally, Noni has been used to treat joint pain, digestive disorders, infection and help build the immune system by promoting the production of nitric oxide in the body.
Recent research suggests that the natural nutritive compounds and alkaloids found in Noni work at the cellular level in the body to help regulate normal functioning, enhance enzyme activity and regenerate damaged cells.
As a convenient alternative to drinking the juice, Vitamin Power Noni-Max is pure concentrate fresh Noni in easy-to-take, high potency capsules for daily nutrient supplementation. Each capsule contains: Noni concentrate powder 600mg, and Bromelain extact 50 mg
Ginger counters a wide range of inflammatory compounds, offers many anti-aging constituents that inactivate disruptive free radicals. It is used for arthritic, indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, pregnancy, surgery, HIV, and migraine headach concerns. Ginger may protect the stomach from the damaging effect of alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofin and may help prevent ulcers. Ginger also supports cardiovascular health by making blood platelets less sticky and therefore less likely to aggregate.
For the treatment of nausea associated with pregnancy, women can take up to 1 gram daily, but should only use ginger for symptomatic relief of nausea and not on an ongoing basis.
REMEMBER: Ginger may potentially be used for nausea associated with anesthesia of chemotherapy, but only under the supervision of a physician. People sensitive to the taste may experience heartburn. A doctor should be informed if ginger is used before surgery as the herb may increase bleeding. People with a history of gallstones should consult a doctor before using ginger.
Here's Up-To-Date Research Information for your Good Health . . .
Ginger is a favorite herb that is used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Next time you feel nauseous, sluggish or have an upset stomach with painful cramps, try taking ginger root capsules.
How does Ginger Root Work? Ginger has been used in ancient civilization including India, China, Greece and Rome, both as a food spice and versatile medicinal aid. Capsules, hot teas, and crystallized ginger are used to deliver a ginger-packed dose that can alleviate nausea, dizziness, inflammation, muscle aches, allergy symptoms and even flatulence.
Ginger is a natural, effective treatment for easing digestive upsets. Once in the digestive tract, it has the ability to increase digestive fluid and neutralize acids, which cancontribute to upset stomach. Ginger is a natural alternative to anti-nausea drugs and may provide an alternative solution for people seeking to eliminate side effects, such as exhaustion, which usually accompanies conventional anti-nausea medications. Ginger can also be used to relieve excessive flatulence and its associated symptoms.
Reducing nausea and dizziness is especially helpful for treating seasickness, morning sickness, post operative nausea, nausea from chemotherapy treatments, and general digestive complaints. Two separate studies showed a positive correlation between ginger and decreased nausea. One study was conducted using sailors, split into two groups. The first group was instructed to take 1 gram of powdered ginger per day, the the 2nd group took a placebo. The group taking the ginger had a significantly decrease occurrence of nausea and cold sweats, which a classic symptoms of seasickness. A second study followed women who were undergoing surgery. They were also instructed to take 1 gram of ginger, resulting in a decrease in post surgery nausea and vomiting.
Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving abilities, which is important to those suffering from arthritis which is often a result of severe inflammation of the joints. Allergy suffers and those dealing with a cold may also find relief in using ginger, as it calms the inflammation associated with these conditions, thus reducing the duration of the symptoms. Muscle aches and chronic pain can also be diminished with the use of ginger.
General recommendations given for upsets, arthritis and chronic pain or muscle aches is to take at least 200 mg in capsule form, 1 - 2 grams of fresh powdered ginger or a fresh 1/2 inch slice of raw ginger root.
Ginger can also be used in tea form with the same therapeutic results. You can make your own tea by opening 1 or 2 Ginger capsules, mix the finely-milled powder into hot water. If you're able to obtain Ginger root at your local grocery store, steep freshly grated raw Ginger root in hot water. Ginger ale is also availabe at most grocery stores, but make sure you buy a natural ginger ale vs. commerrcial ginger sodas, which don't contain a significant amount of the herb. Natural ginger ales provide about 1 gram of ginger per 8 oz. serving....December 9, 2005
Alpha Lipoic Acid is recognized as a "universal" antioxidant, providing a wide range of cellular protection. It can also help extend the life and effectiveness of other antioxidants in the body.
Vitamin Power provides pharmaceutical-grade Alpha Lipoic Acid-50 mg. plus beneficial phyto-nutrient co-factors in an easy to take tablet, for daily supplementation.
While a diet high in saturated fat has been linked to many chronic diseases, a diet low in saturated fat but high in essential fatty acids helps prevent those very same diseases.
As an excellent essential fatty acid (EFA) supplement, Flaxseed Oil is considered the best choice for most people; it's a nutritive food that can easily be incorporated into the diet without side effects. Rich in the important Omega-3 oil, Alpha Linolenic Acid, Flaxseed Oil is the preferred supplement of leading healh and nutritional experts.
Flaxseed are the most abundant source of natural compounds which can be converted by bacteria in the digestive system to lignans, unique, natural compounds which demostrate impressive health benefits. These benefits include positive effects in relieving anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-fungical and anti-viral activity. Flaxseed Oil may also be the best choice for women going through menopause or women at risk of breast cancer.
Each easy-to-take softgel capsule contains 1000 mg of Flaxseed Oil that is broken down into:
Folic acid has been shown in clinical trials to have a multitude of important health benefits, including reducing the risks of colon and ovarian tumors, heart attack and stroke, and significantly reducing the risk of birth defects known as neural tube defects (spina bifida and other similar types of conditions).
MSM is an odorless, bioavailable source of beneficial dietary sulfur. Sulfur plays a major role in the maintenance of important body functions. As a dietary supplement, MSM is recommended for neutralizing and eliminating toxins as well alleviating conditions of environment and food allergies, pain from inflammatory disorders,gastrointestinal ailments and infection.
Each easy-to-take tablet contains 1177 mg of MSM (equivalent to 400 mg of biological sulfur) for daily supplementation of this valuable nutritional mineral.
Pomegranate (punica granatum), a nutrient rich fruit, has been used throughout the world for centuries for its legendary restorative powers. It has powerful antioxidant, anti-inflamatory properties and is known to contain natural estrogens proving functional estrogenic activity.
Scientists have long known about the health benefits of Pomegranates. The latest studies show that it helps reduce the tendency toward hardening of the arteries and the formation of fatty deposits on artery walls.
It is the subject of several studies for its beneficial effects for diabetes patients, also helping reduce blood pressure and helping to inhibit certain cancer cell proliferation.
Each tablet contains: Pomegranate concentrate-500 mg; Vitamin C-60 mg; Niacin-10 mg; Potassium Gluconate-100 mg; and Selenium-35 mcg
Selenium is a vital antioxidant which protects the immune system by preventing the formation of free radicals, which can damage the body. Selenium and Vitamin E act synergistically to aid in the production of antibodies and to help maintain a healthy heart. It is also needed for proper pancreatic function and to maintain the natural elasticity of tissue in the body.
