Dealing with HIV with great success ...

I have neglected this blog to a great extent, but have resolved that I shall share more from now on... today's sharing is on the use of Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils in supporting the fight on HIV. I came across this posting online. It is a personal story of someone with HIV and how she has successfully gained control of her life with YL oils.

This was found in a Yahoo Group on this link:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AromatherapyOils/message/308

If you like to get the Young Living Oils for yourself, you can follow this link to sign up a membership:
https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1140558&enrollerid=1140558

My Young Living Membership number is 1140558, and you may quote that in your sign-up, otherwise following the above link will have that piece of data included in your signup already.

Again, I wish everyone wonderful health and joy in your hearts, always!

Wai

p/s - me and my friends have sharing groups on how to use the oils for supporting health and well-being. Do message me here if you like to find out more. Be assured discretion and your privacy shall be respected and your queries will not be published here. So leave me youre contact of email or mobile should like to have any consultation of specific conditions and how a remedy from nature can help you gain back control in your life. :)

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HIV, Young Living Clinic < Prev  Next >  Posted By: universalhea... Sat Jan 26, 2002 2:48 am  | Options > I guess I should have posted my full testimonial to > the whole group the first time. I just didn't know so many people would be interested. I got > dozens of requests for my testimonial so I've > decided to go ahead and post it. Hope this helps someone else. Anyone who can use this story in > their own newsletter or to help others has my permission. > > Namaste, > > Carie Broecker > Pacific Grove, CA > > > I¹ve been involved with Young Living Essential Oils > for the past 3 years and have found these oils and supplements to be astounding in their ability to > support my immune system and repel viruses and > bacteria. > > In October 2001, I spent a week at the Young Life > Research Clinic and the experience was life changing. > > I was diagnosed with HIV Disease in 1987. Eleven > years later, I was on several medications intended to prevent the virus from replicating and destroying my immune system. The medications did not come without side effects though. > > The medications were causing neuropathy (tingling > and numbness of the feet and shins), and they were interfering with my body¹s ability to process > fats. As a result my cholesterol rose from 170 to > 232, and I gained 20 pounds. > > My sister, my chiropractor, and Carl Janicek, a > Homeopathic Doctor all introduced me to the oils as a team. I began using the oils for a chronic > skin condition, but soon found that they were > helpful in controlling the side effects from the medications. I used Juvaflex over my liver area twice > a day, and the neuropathy in my feet and legs > disappeared. I was so excited I became passionate about learning as much as possible about the oils by > attending Young Living trainings and conventions. > > At the 2000 Convention, Dr. Gary Young announced > that the Young life Research Clinic would be opening in January 2001, and at that moment, I knew > I needed to get to that clinic. I became inspired > over the 2 days of convention by Dr. Young¹s lectures and had a deep knowing that I could stop > taking the HIV medications and the Young Living oils > and nutritional supplements would support my body in healing itself. > > Last year, on September 1, 2000, I stopped taking > all my HIV medication, and on January 1, 2001, I started the Young Living Life Style Transformation > Program, and in 4 months, I lost 20 pounds and > brought my cholesterol back down to 170. > > Some of the products I found most useful are > Powermeal, Ultra Young Spray, Juvatone, Vitagreen, Be Fit, Stevia, Sulfurzyme, Comfortone, Megazyme, > Juvaflex, , Endoflex, Grapefruit and Di-Tone. > > I began taking a few oils internally, but wasn¹t > sure which would be best for me or how much to take. Intuitively, I knew my body would benefit from > using the oils internally. > > At convention 2001, after listening to the > testimonials from several people who had remarkable result at the Young Life Research Clinic, I knew I needed to get to the clinic to find a protocol designed > specifically for me. Two very special people sponsored my trip to the clinic, > financially, and made it possible for my dream to come true! > > I spent a week at the Young Life Clinic in October, > and it was a powerful healing experience. > > They started me on the Master Cleanse immediately > which was a 3 day fast of distilled water/lemon juice/grade b maple syrup/cayenne pepper. On the 4th > and 5th day I also drank 1/2 gallon of apple juice. > At the end of the fifth day I drank 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup lemon juice mixed together. This > helps to pass gall stones. > > During the fast I received colonics, raindrop > treatments, and lymphatic > massage among many other therapies listed below. > > I also took carboayme, detoxzyme, polyzyme, > vitagreen, comfortone, ICP, thyromin, master hers, sulfurzyme, and immugel. > > The oils they suggested I take internally in > vegetarian capsules are: > Juva Flex 10 drops/Helichrysm 5 drops > > Longevity 20 drops and after 2 bottles of > longevity switch to > (clove/thyme/oregano) 20 drops > > Magnify Your Purpose 5 drops/Exodus II 10 drops > > Melaleuca Alternifolia 20 drops > > I take each of the internal oils three times per day > and each blend I take 10 minutes apart so they don¹t mix in my stomach. I feel healthy, energized, and I know my immune system is repairing itself with the help of these oils. > > Before going to the clinic I had chronic staph > infections due to my suppressed immune system. These infections cleared up while I was at the > clinic and I have had no recurrence since (about 4 > months). This is awesome for me! > > I highly recommend everyone make it your goal to get > yourself to the clinic whether it¹s for 2 days or 6 weeks - the cleansing, treatments, and supplements are for everyone to use to get healthier. > > The Basic Health Package is $349, this includes the > doctor¹s exam, darkfield and dry blood analysis, contact reflex analysis, and the scheduling of your > suggested treatment program. > > The Optimum Package can be approximately > $1,500-2,500 a week depending upon your needs and the condition of your health. Some of the therapies offered are: mind body connection and emotional therapies including DNA reprogramming, chiropractor care, nutritional counseling, IV therapies (high > dose vitamin C, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen > peroxide, trace minerals, GH3,> DMSO, chelation), a wide variety of massage techniques, raindrop technique, > auricular therapy, bio-energetic frequency enhancer > (B.E.F.E.), chi and heat dome, ear coning, electrical stimulation, gym privileges, light therapy, > oxygen therapy, quantum computerized energy > evaluation, solofirm, vax-D, and > whirlpool/sauna with essential oils. > > If you would like more information about the clinic, > contact the clinic > directly at: (801) 489-8650. > > To your excellent health and longevity, > > Carie Broecker ===== Pat Crosby, Editor, AromatherapyOils Director, Universal Healing Center & Retreat House 845.434.3829, voicemail 888.248.0853 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AromatherapyOils (Newszine) http://my.youngliving.com/universalhealing (member #100629) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StarBuilders (Business Success) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? 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Use essential oils with diffusers without burning away important natural healing properties ...

I used to buy essential oil burners as a way to infuse essential oils into the home environment. I started with eucalyptus oils years ago as I suffered from bad sinuses. With that came migrane and I added lavender to the oils I burnt, yes literally ~ burnt. That was yester-years....

With technological progress, we now have diffusers which are electronic gadget used for breaking up water molecules and molecules of essential oils into micro sizes which are then infused into the air and environment without destroying the sensitive and natural healing essences of plants ~ the essential oils that we all know and are fond of ~ with high heat. The smaller molecules of the essential oils are then inhaled through the air that we breathe for various wonderful benefits.

These days I am particularly fond of infusing the oils of Clove Bud, Lavender and Peppermint.

Clove bud oil which has the highest level of antioxidant properties amongst all essential oils, is great in cleasing the air of microbes, bacteria and viruses. It is also a very grounding oil that aids in alleviating many bodily discomforts, including insect bites and stings.

Lavender as we all know is indeed a very good oil that has strong healing properties for the skin, the immune system and such. You can read more about lavender in my earlier posts.

Peppermint is another wonderful oil that I find promote clarity of mind for me. It aids in my concentration and definitely help boost the creative process for work, play and rest too. It also has amazing property of consolidating all the positive properties of other oils used and magnifying the positive effects to greater levels.

I will definitely diffuse more of the oils into my home space as we come to the Chinese New Year celebration. First to bring on an air of natural, healing aromas of pure essential oils (not adulterated ones nor artifical fragrances) into the home space as visitors increase. This will purify and cleanse the air at home.

Diffusing the oil also helps to build up strength and better immunity to airborne bacteria, etc ~ that is so common during festivity due to the dry and hot season now. I feel this will definitely benefit children and babies and keep them in safer environment!

I also feel the special natural aromas will definitely attract better vibration to my living space too! I would say, what all Chinese wish for in this coming Lunar New Year! Vibration of good health, peace, happiness and prosperity ~ to lift all our spirits for a wonderful year ahead!

Aloha again...

Received this in my email about cancer and the danger of plastics, etc. I have read many of such article and have decided to copy the email here for all to read. The original email was by one Dr Rick Cantrell. Have a read and see if this resonate with you....

Subject: Cancer treatment is about making money...provoking thoughts 
 

I posted this article, which may have some provoking thoughts:

The below is absolutely 100% true and as a doctor I have been telling people this for 15 years now. No one wants to listen. Folks need to wake up. Cancer treatment is about making money. It is a 120 billion dollar a year industry in the United States alone and estimated to be a 600 billion dollar a year industry worldwide.

A successful cancer case according to the American Cancer Society and the American College of Oncology and Hematology means that the person survives for 5 years. Both the American Cancer Society and the American College of Oncology and Hematology admit that a person is likely to survive cancer for 7 to 10 years even if they do absolutely NOTHING. Of course, only the doctors get those magazines - not you, the cancer patient.

Alternative medicine's track record of curing cancer is 10 times higher than that of conventional medicine. Note that I say CURE.

Remember another thing. A TUMOR is just a symptom. It is not the cause of cancer.

Science is cause and effect. Remove the cause and the effect disappears.

I am in my third battle with cancer right now. I have not done any chemotherapy or radiation or surgery for any of my bouts with cancer. I survived leukemia, I survived Non Hodgkins Lymphoma and now I have Glioblastoma which is supposedly an incurable form of brain cancer. I was given two months to live 5 months ago.

I have been using Chinese herbs, high doses of vitamin C, acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy and nutritional changes. Yes, at first it got worse. It had metastasized to my lymph nodes, my lungs and my bones. As of this week, I am happy to say that there is no evidence now of any cancer in my lymph system or my bones. I had 6 tumors in my lungs, now there are only two. The tumors in my brain have shrunken tremendously. I never did any of their chemo, radiation or surgery.

Here is a very interesting statistic that you can only have access to by being a doctor. Every year more than 1,000 doctors oncologists (cancer doctors) are diagnosed with cancer. Less than 10% of them choose to do the treatment that they have been giving to their patients. Sort of like the fact that less than 25% of all pediatricians vaccinate their own children because of the fact that the risk of sudden death or serious side effects from the vaccination is higher than the risk of catching the disease one is being vaccinated for. This is not bullshit people - it is truth. 

Medicine is about money, not about your health and the system traps people, especially the elderly, disabled and poor into a deadly treatment regime that puts them in an early grave. Meanwhile, all the jet set billionaires are flying off toEurope and paying big bucks for alternative treatments and getting cured.

Does alternative medicine work all the time? No. Of course not. Nothing works all the time. But there is a reason for that. You don't die until it's your time to die. Nothing can make you live longer than that time.

However quality of life comes into play. Those cancer patients who use alternative therapies for their cancer, yet still die from the illness, suffer a much higher quality of life. They die able to spend time with their families and even recognize their family members. They don't become emaciated like those who do chemotherapy or radiation do and rarely is a person who goes under the treatment of chemotherapy able to recognize anyone for the last few days of their lives. Their bodies become ravaged to the point that you can't even recognize them either. They suffer at a much much higher rate and they have one let down after another as doctors tell them, ahhh - it's looking good, only to tell them on the next visit it's looking worse, you need more chemo and radiation.

What is criminal about this is that YOUR DOCTORS KNOW THIS SHIT.

I took an oath as a physician. I have always followed it. That has certainly not made me successful financially as a doctor because I have consistently refused to go along with conventional medicine's bullshit.

Read the below carefully. It may indeed make a difference in your life.


Rick Cantrell, PhD, MD, PsyD

 

AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY ('TRY', BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .



              Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins :

              1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer
                   cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have
                   multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients
                   that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after
                   treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the
                   cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable
                   size.

              2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a
                   person's lifetime.

              3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer
                   cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and
                   forming tumors.

              4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has
                   nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic,
                   but also to environmental, food and lifestyle factors.

              5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing
                    diet to eat more adequately and healthy, 4-5 times/day
                    and by including supplements will strengthen the immune
                    system.

              6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing
                   cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells
                   in the bone marrow, gastrointestinal tract etc, and can
                   cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

              7.. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars
                   and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

              8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often
                   reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of
                   chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor
                   destruction.

              9. When the body has too much toxic burden from
                   chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either
                   compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb
                   to various kinds of infections and complications.

              10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to
                     mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy.
                     Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other
                     sites.

              11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer
                     cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

             *CANCER CELLS FEED ON:-

              a. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are
                  made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural
                  substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses , but only in
                  very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make
                  it white in color Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea
                  salt.

              B. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the
                   gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting
                   off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk cancer
                   cells are being starved.

              c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based
                   diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little other
                   meat, like chicken. Meat also contains livestock
                   antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all
                   harmful, especially to people with cancer.

            d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole
                 grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into
                 an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked
                 food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live
                 enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to
                 cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance
                 growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building
                 healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most
                 vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw
                 vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at
                 temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C)..

            e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high
                 caffeine Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer
                 fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or
                 filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap
                 water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

            12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of
                   digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the
                   intestines becomes putrefied and leads to more toxic
                   buildup.

            13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By
                        refraining from or eating less meat it frees more  
                   enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and
                   allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

            14. Some supplements build up the immune system
                   (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals,
                   EFAs etc.) to enable the bodies own killer cells to destroy
                   cancer cells.. Other supplements like vitamin E are known
                   to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's
                   normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or
                   unneeded cells.

            15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit.
                   A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior
                  be a survivor. Anger, un-forgiveness and bitterness put
                  the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to
                  have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy
                  life.

            16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated
                   environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help  to
                   get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen
                   therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer
                   cells.

            1. No plastic containers in micro.

            2. No water bottles in freezer.

            3. No plastic wrap in microwave..

            Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic. Recently, Dr Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital , was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us. He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain fat. He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body. Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else. Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc. He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper The dioxin problem is one of the reasons.

           Please share this with your whole email list.........................

             Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

Time to Spare?

Here's something noteworthy to share... A piece which Li Yen has written in her article for the Mind & Spirit column in NST. 

Compassion On The Streets

Mind & Spirit: NST Life & Times 16/11/2010

http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/MIND_SPIRIT_Compassiononthestreets/Article

BY CHIM LI YEN

BEING of service to others is an integral part of the journey in achieving fulfilment in life. It is about being there for someone with no expectations of anything in return. No underlying motive of recognition or compensation. Even doing service in exchange for good merits or for a ticket to heaven is an ego trip — expectations in disguise.

Service is simply about being there with your heart wide open to support a cause or another person. When was the last time you participated in making someone’s life better? In a world where everyone seems obsessed with material possessions, job promotions, good food, fame and money, the volunteers at Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) truly demonstrate what it means to be of service to others. While the rest of us are painting the town red on a Saturday night, the volunteers wander around the streets in the Klang Valley to distribute food and comfort to the forgotten members of society. “Our goal is to get our clients off the streets permanently by assisting them to reintegrate into society and be self-sufficient.

The food distribution programme is a tool for us to get to know our clients better. By giving them food and basic necessities, they open up to us easily and tell us why they ended up on the streets. Then, we can assist them in other ways like finding jobs for them, placing them in shelter homes for the elderly, replacing their identity cards and registering with the Welfare Department if they are eligible,” says Justin Cheah, Project Director of KSK.

KSK started out in 2006 as a group of friends giving out food, drinks and basic first aid to those in need. It grew quickly via word-of-mouth and today, the group is formed by volunteers of all ages from different faiths, cultures and background. “Our direct contact with those who live a ’street existence’ has been invaluable in gaining their trust and gathering information on their needs. As a result of these observations, we have established a plan to address not just the symptoms (hunger) but also the cause of the problem (urban poverty and a disconnection with society).

“Those stricken by poverty are not in that situation by choice. Nobody wants to sleep on the streets. They do not want charity, they need inspiration. We discovered that most of them are willing to re-enter society if given the opportunity — they just need to be shown the way.

“To effectively accomplish this, we have recently acquired a building just off Jalan Imbi as a permanent soup kitchen where we will continue to provide food, as well as medical aid, laundry facilities and counselling. It provides them with a fixed address, thus granting them easier access to employment opportunities. Besides the Saturday night rounds, we provide meals for about 150 people during lunch time every weekday from this premises,” says Cheah.

Since 2009, KSK has successfully obtained job placements for more than 60 people, found places in shelter homes for 20 elderly clients and assisted three to reconcile with their families.

If what they do at KSK touches your heart or inspires you, you can do your part by contributing in the following ways:

- Funds in the form of cash donations or pledges.

- Employment opportunities or training 

- Donations of food such as cooking oil, rice, fruits, canned food, biscuits, etc

- Medication for fever, diarrhoea, cough, cold, vomiting, asthma and multivitamins

- Medical items for external use: First aid kit, plasters, bandages, crutches, antiseptic wash, gauze, acriflavine lotion, cotton wool, medicated oil, anti-fungal cream, etc

- Toiletries: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo

- New or used apparel, socks, slippers, raincoats, blankets, bags

- Your time.

Join the food distribution rounds at 8pm every Saturday by attending a compulsory orientation programme at KSK before heading out to the streets at 10pm. Address: No. 17 Jalan Barat (off Jalan Imbi), Kuala Lumpur. l If you are a medical doctor or qualified nurse, join them on the food distribution rounds to provide advice on medical treatment when the need arises.

Kechara Soup Kitchen’s long- term goal is to establish a nurture centre to provide training to enable the homeless to return to society as skilled citizens.

Join us this Sunday from 10am to 5pm at The Violet Flame in Bangsar for a fundraiser “Feed The Hungry Day”. There will be mini sessions of tarot card reading, aura chakra reading, Dorn therapy (for back problems and spinal misalignments) and other interesting activities. Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase food for KSK.

Visit www.thevioletflame.com.my for more info.

Biles of the Earth!

Now that sounds yucky and awfully bitter, doesn't it? I can tell you it is darn bitter! 

A common name of this hardy and easily found herb in Malaysia, is the "Hempedu Bumi" (translated as Biles of the Earth). I remembered well how my mum and the mums in my neighbourhood would pick the leaves of this herbs that can be found growing wild all over, even in garden pots! They would sun-dry the darkgreen leaves and subsequently pound/pulverised them, before putting the dried pounded leaves into empty vegetable capsules, as first aid at home against sore throat, laryngitis, mouth ulcers, high fever, skin diseases from rashes to pimple breakouts and many more! The Chinese community here has been calling this as "Seh York" (literal translation of the Cantonese name - Snake Medicine). Snake Medicine? Don't ask me why! I have not found a logical reason for this name yet. It's more proper Chinese name being Chuan Xin Lian (穿心蓮). I have also heard that the Malay community uses this herb for diabetic related illnesses. It is also a popular herbs in the ayurvedic practice and tradition.

I have seen the a few fresh green leaves being steeped in hot boiling water and taken as tea. Sometimes the leaves are boiled and the water taken as tea for those heaty days and to battle internal heat. I have also witnessed brave folks chew its bitter leaves, neat! This is a big deal as it is really bitter! Trust me this can be easily a stunt included in one of those live reality TV shows testing a person's bravery and such! 

This is a common herb in the region, including Thailand and India. It grows to about 60 to 70 cm in height and spreads abundantly through seeds that matures in pods, upon flowering. The seeds appears much like mustard seeds - I know cause I have them in my pots now too! Hahaha!

Scientifically it is Andrographis paniculata in Latin, this King of Bitters has been found to contain the active compound Diterpene andrographolide, which has been found to "to induce significant stimulation of antibody production," as quoted from Institute for Medical Research's website http://www.imr.gov.my/org/hmrc_r1.htm. Do have a read of the website. 

Generally it is known as rich source of anti-oxidant which has positive effects on the liver and the digestive system. Research seems to suggest that its active compounds aids in breaking up fats and cholestrol in the blood. It is now being sold over the counter in powder form, in capsules as herbal tonics by several local companies dealing with natural/herbal health products.

It is claimed that the active ingredient in this Bile of the Earth is even greater than that of Milk Thistles in its liver protecting and bile promoting properties. An interesting read is this link by one such company, http://www.rainforestherbs.com/img/Hempedu%20Bumi%20Plus%20infosheet.pdf.

Other interesting claims of the plant's positive effects are in areas of weight loss, chronic fatigue, bad breath, expelling worms and parasites in the intestinal tracts and high blood pressure. Its effect on terminating cancer cells, especially of the gastro-intestinal tracts has been positive as reported by some research in this area.

Because of the herbs' multiple uses, it has apparently gained popularity in Northern America and Europe. It is also used to treat coughs and flu in Scandinavian countries. Now how did this plant make its way to such cold places! :)

Some other interesting links (some maybe written in Malay) are:

- http://www.frim.gov.my/cms/fin/file/20090529_N_UM_SUP_pg11_Manfaat%20hempedu%20bumi.pdf

- http://www.melur.com/myherba.asp?plant_id=4

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrographis_paniculata

- http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/natural-remedies/herbs/andrographis-paniculata-00054.html

As usual, do take precaution in the use of traditional herbs, I always advice liberal usage and do get to know more about what you put into the body first....

Breath Vs Bad Cells

Have we become so removed and unaware of our body these days? I was tickled by the fact that there is actually a book, "Breathing for Dummies" - for those of us who do not breathe right! Laughed I did but I also suspect that majority of us have been breathing wrongly for a long, long time. It is a fact that babies breathe rightly, but how and when did we forget to take in air the right way? Stumped, right?!  Breathing is a critical process of not merely supplying the lungs and body with air - oxygen, to be precise - it is more than that....

My friend, KarLai, shared a booklet with my friends and I sometime ago. It was entitled Cancer Care with Chi Dynamics by Master Anthony Wee. It is basically a concise and to the point instructions and sharing on how to use breath-work to maintain good health or even fight off cancer cells, basing on the theories that:

1- the breathing exercise will balance the Yin and Yang aspects within our body, and maintain the body's right pH balance within.

As further shared in an article in Natural Healing for You (http://www.naturalhealingforyou.com/journal.php?J_Id=28&V_Name=Volume%203&SE_Name=Review%20Article), a combination of gentle movements and breathing (as practiced in Qigong), also bring about positive healing through,

2 - Improved Oxygen Supply to cells

3 - Improved balance of the Autonomic Nervous System

4 - Improved Lymphatic function

Of course, in the path to healing, especially in battling cancer cells and diseases, there are many other aspects of our lives to look into, i.e. lifestyle, diet, rest, mental health, environment and many more. A whole and natural approach  has often times been proven to be the most effective way to put ourselves back on the road to regain our optimum health.

There is nothing to lose to take some moments, stop ourselves in our hurtle head-on and take stock of ourselves from time to time. Is our lifestyle destructive? Am I eating myself to an early grave? Are we pushing our body to beyond its limits? Am I getting proper rests? Are we thinking right? Am I emotionally healthy?

Or, just simply, am I breathing right?

Have a read through this webpage of Chi Dynamics, http://www.chidynamics.org.sg/sg_cancercare.htm.

Good Health to All, & Happy Deepavali to All Hindu Friends!

A Papaya Leaf A Day Keeps the Cancer Cells Away...?

Hello dear friends, this was shared by my friend Simon in his recent email. The use of very natural and easy to find ingredients such as papaya stems, lemon grass and apricot seeds to fight cancer. I have heard about the use of papaya stems before but the other two ingredients are not surprising too. Here goes...

This is an extract of the email of which the original sender's name is not available... nonetheless, thank you whoever you are for sharing your experience...

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This is for your personal health education - it is important to know and do, if ever you need it. Remember, Chemotherapy and Radiation kills the patient before the Cancer kills him. This is a true fact - you can ask your friends who are doctors. Doctors recommend Chemo and Radiation to others but will NEVER take this road if they are a victim of Cancer!

Remember, long time ago, I was helping my good friend who had Nose Cancer. I travelled with him all the way to Penang to search for cure. Well, today he is still alive, has been free of Cancer for 6 years and is now helping others who are in the same straits, through a NPC(not sure of the initial) organisation.

I met him last week and he said again - No need for Chemo and Radiation. Got to believe a person who went to hell and came back alive and well! And is now a helping others to survive Cancer.  He said you need three things to survive Cancer attack:

1. Juice fresh Papaya leaves and stalk to drink
2. Boil Lemon grass and drink as water
3. Eat Apricot seeds to kill the Cancer cells.

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The email also shared a link about the apricot seeds. Do have a read of it at http://www.naturalnews.com/027088_cancer_laetrile_health.html. 

It says, "(NaturalNews) Are apricot seeds a source for a natural substance that kills cancer cells without destroying the cancer victim's health and wealth? The essential ingredient has been called laetrile or vitamin B 17. If there is any merit to it, why is this information being suppressed? Why are people who have been cured or have cured others being censured and imprisoned? Could be there is something to the claims." Click on the link above to read on....

An interesting summary about the goodness of papaya is available on this link, http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_170_2005-01-11.html, from the National Library of Singapore. 

A link about the lemongrass and how it prompt cancer cells to 'commit suicide' is an interesting read too. Please go to http://my.88db.com/my/Knowledge/Knowledge_Detail.page/Health-Medical/?kid=11068

You decide if you think these are good to fight cancer with. As far as I know these plants have been used in many ways to fight diseases in many ways in various cultures, way before drugs were available with modern medicine. 

Something to think about too... watch this video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54VbiKw2LdM&feature=related.

May all of us be blessed with good health and joyful lives! Good night!

Migranes Be Gone!

I am proned to migrane headaches which will leave me having to sleep off the pain while waiting for the body to slowly heal the cause of the headaches/migrane. I know for a fact, I can't have the airconditioning on for a full night. The dry and cold air will dry up my sinus cavity which causes a chain reaction from the lining and blood vessels in my sinus cavity contracting due to the dry condition. This will guarantee me a migrane headache.

I used to massage the sinus points on my hands and feet as a form of relief. That done, I will still need a long day's rest before the migrane or headache goes off. As I have been actively using essential oils recently, I asked for a friend's help to massage the sinus points on my feet using Young Living's Eucalyptus radiata followed by YL's Peppermint oil. What I have experienced (and I have tried this a few times with the same result) is that my migrane headache goes off almost within minutes of application of the oils on the reflex points in my feet! I dare say this is wonderful discovery that is saving me from having agonising and unproductive day of having to sleep it off!

Do give this a try, massage the tips of the toes of the feet as that is where the reflex points are located for the sinus. Add on the essential oils, and voila! What a relief! Migrane sufferers would know what I am talking about - the nasty pain that makes one nauseous and even unable to withstand bright/day lights! I use Young Living's oils as they are of very high quality and of therapeutic grade. Do be careful as to using oils that are labeled 'pure' - there are many reasons why the oils are not really pure as claimed. I, now, would personally trust only therapeutic graded ones.

If you like to find out more about how effective therapeutic graded oils are have a look at www.howtouseessentialoils.com or www.youngliving.com.my.

I have so many positive and amazing experiences from these oils since I began to use them. I hope more people will benefit from it! :)

More about Ginger ...

I must apologise for the long hiatus. Anyway, I am back! :)

Casts of Gilligan's Island - Ginger is the redhead in white dress...

Long before 'Lost' there was Gilligan's Island...Rang any bells? Remember Ginger, the red-headed starlet? Hmm... I had much fun in my childhood days watching and laughing at the silly adventures. That, of course, is a dead give-away of the era I came from! Perhaps I can claim having watched this from DVDs, which I did see on the shelves at the shops... hehehee!

What brought on Ginger was an email I have just received from a friend, Selena, listing out quite extensively the many use of ginger. I have written about this handy and popular kitchen ingredient before but as they say, a good thing is worth repeating! So here goes an extract from the email received:

Ginger is one of the world's seven most potent disease-fighting spices. 

Ginger has been used for its health benefits for over 5000 years and is a favorite medicinal as well as culinary herb. 

Unlike most spices, the part that has the most medicinal value grows under ground. Often mistakenly called “ginger root” this is actually the rhizome of the plant which is more of a subterranean stem than a root. Although you can use dried ginger and powdered ginger for health benefits, fresh ginger is preferred.

The intake of ginger helps stimulate the secretion of mucus, quieting your cough and soothing any scratchiness in your throat.

Ginger has been proven (in multiple studies) to treat feelings of nausea, particularly in the form of seasickness, morning sickness, motion sickness and as a side effect of chemotherapy.

In pregnancy is to be extra careful!! Never use any herb, including ginger, without first discussing it with your doctor!! As for those suffering from ulcer, or other very serious gastric problems, they should also consult their doctor.


Ginger contains anti viral, anti toxic, and anti fungal properties, and is used for the prevention of and treatment against the common cold.

Ginger acts as an antihistamine and aids in the treatment of allergies.

Ginger displays anti inflammatory properties and can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and various other muscular disorders.

The chemical components of the root are instrumental in inhibiting the biosynthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for causing inflammation.


Thus the root has proven to be a highly effective form of treatment, in some cases, even more so than the NSAID's that are traditionally prescribed.


So eating ginger may help to prevent cancer and aging disorders.


Ginger contains special enzymes responsible for catalyzing the proteins in your food, thus aiding in digestion and the prevention of cramps.

Good for those with constipation!

The ancient Greeks used to eat ginger after a large meal,
in order to ease the digestion process.

Ginger has proven to help lower your cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of blood clots.


As a mood enhancer, ginger's cineole content may help contribute to stress relief.


Also used for migraine headache.


Ginger can also be used for reducing toothache and the discomfort which arises due to the infection in the upper respiratory tract due to its antibacterial and antifungal nature.




Chewing on fresh ginger, can help freshen the breath.


Being a warming herb, ginger can help knock out a fever. This property also makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood.


It can also help relax muscles around the blood vessels and is said to help prevent blood clots from forming. The warming effects make it a natural decongestant as well as an antihistamine, making it the perfect remedy for colds.

Some studies show that it can even help inhibit the replication of the herpes simplex virus.


Recent studies show that ginger might also have a role in lowering LDL cholesterol because the spice can help reduce the amount of cholesterol that is absorbed.


It has also been shown in animal trials to help slow
or even prevent cancerous tumor growth.


To discover the health benefits of ginger for yourself, simply make a tea by steeping about 5 slices of ginger in hot water.

If you prefer it in your food, ginger is excellent in many dishes and is perfect when combined with garlic.


Ginger doesn't only spice up your food it can also help to put some extra spice in your intimate life too. It improves blood flow to your sexual organs, and contains Vitamin C, zinc and magnesium.

There was no quote on the source of the information above. But anyhow, read and discern for yourself what works for you. :)