| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Anamu |
| Concerns: |
Support of the Body to Inhibit Growth of Tumors / Immune Deficiency |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Research shows that Anamu inhibits cell division of tumors. The research also shows that it increases the weight of the thymus gland and enhances the immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
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Echinacea |
| Concerns: |
Viral/Bacterial Attack |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Echinacea has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal actions which makes it useful in nutritionally building resistance to infections. It assists the body in cleansing and strengthening itself nutritionally. It contains two polysaccharides which help stimulate T-cell activity to stimulate the body to build blood cells and antibodies. Moreover, it has anti-inflammatory effects. It is often combined with Golden Seal. It is good for occasional use, as its effects diminish if used for an extended period. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Garlic |
| Concerns: |
Bacterial Attack |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Garlic has powerful healing properties, because it is antimicrobial. It nutritionally assists the immune system. It also works on the circulatory, urinary, respiratory and digestive systems. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Golden Seal |
| Concerns: |
Viral/bacterial Attack |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Golden Seal has antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and healing properties to nutritionally assist the immune system. It acts rapidly and also benefits the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and glandular systems. However, it should be used with caution as it lowers blood sugar levels. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Grape Seed Extract (in Grapine) |
| Concerns: |
Support the Body to Resist the Growth of Tumors |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Grape seed is a rich source of malic acid and flavonoids -- proanthocyanidins -- with potent antioxidant effects. Tumors grow in an anaerobic environment (that is, without oxygen) and in an acidic pH environment. Therefore, anything which increases oxygen and alkaline pH in the body will assist the body to counteract tumors. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Green Tea Extract |
| Concerns: |
Low Immunity / Inhibit Growth of Tumors by Alkalizing |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Green tea provides antioxidant support. It is known to be 200 times stronger than Vitamin E in neutralizing free radicals. It normalizes vascular blood clotting and total cholesterol levels. For good health you should reduce acidic and increase alkaline foods. Antioxidants are higher in the following foods: garlic, broccoli, sprouts, tomato sauce, cabbage, soy, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts. In addition to green tea, a drink of carrot, celery and beet juice at least twice a day can help provide antioxidants and increase alkalinity. |
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| Body System: |
The Immmune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Noni or Morinda Juice |
| Concerns: |
Support to Inhibit the Growth of Tumors / Immune Deficiency |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Research shows that Morinda or Noni inhibits the growth of tumors. It is used as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and to increase alkalinity. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Pau d'Arco / E-tea (Essiac tea) |
| Concerns: |
Low Immunity / Support Body to Fight Tumors |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Pau d'Arco contains a chemical called lapachol which provides nutritional support to the immune system. Pau d'arco builds up the liver, skin and spleen and has historically been used for tumors. The lapachol chemical absorbs toxins from the blood (ie. inhibit the blood supply to tumors) and is used in conjunction with essiac tea (burdock root, sheep sorrel herb, turkey rhubarb root and slippery elm bark) as a nutritional aid to the body to fight tumors. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Proactazyme / Protease Plus / Bifidophilus Flora Force |
| Concerns: |
Low Immunity |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Proactazyme and protease plus aid in the digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrates while bifidophilus flora force scavenges toxins. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Red Clover |
| Concerns: |
Wasting Conditions |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Red clover contains vitamins A, C, F, B-complex, P, high iron, magnesium, calcium and copper content. It also contains some selenium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, sodium, and tin. It contains volatile oil, isoflavonoids, and coumarin derivatives. This makes it useful for wasting as it helps build vitality. It also helps the liver and kidneys in cleansing the body. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Turmeric or Curcumin (in IF Relief in combination with other herbs for the Immune System) |
| Concerns: |
Bacterial Attack and Support the Body in Resisting Growth of Tumors |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumoral and antimicrobial properties. Curcumin or turmeric is used to assist liver and gallbladder function and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Other historical uses include chest pain, jaundice, toothache, bloody urine and colic. Folk medicine uses are abdominal pains, diarrhea, bronchitis, colds, kidney inflammation, and fever. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Una de Gato or Cat's Claw |
| Concerns: |
Support the Body to Inhibit Growth of Tumors |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Una de Gato (cat's claw) has anti-tumor properties. Four of the alkaloids in the herb enhance the ability of white blood cells and macrophages to attack and digest micro-organisms and other foreign matter. Cat's Claw has also been reported to be effective against Lyme disease. |
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| Body System: |
The Immune System |
| Herbs Used: |
Vitamins A, C and E (antioxidants) |
| Concerns: |
IMMUNE DEFICIENCY / CANCER / COLDS / VIRUSES / CHRONIC FATIGUE / FEVER / INFECTIONS / Medical attention is needed to treat cancer and other serious immune problems. Nutritional support can accompany many medical prescriptions. This information is not intended to replace proper medical treatment, but only to support it nutritionally. Consult your health professional before using any supplements or before making changes in prescribed medications. |
| How Herbs Affect System: |
Use Bowel Build, Algin, or Enviro-Detox to absorb and remove toxins. In addition Combination Potassium activates the kidneys to cleanse and detoxify the body. Increasing calcium in the body will also increase pH to make the body more alkaline. Milk thistle cleanses the liver. It has been reported that Dr. Jensen's diet has aided the body's immune system in reducing tumors over the course of 3 years. It is 80% alkaline and 20% acidic consisting of 40-50% raw or lightly steamed vegetables and fruits. Eliminate salt, sugar, wheat, fats, cow's milk. Use sea salt, herbs, and spices instead of salt. Replace sugar with fresh fruit or dried fruits, honey, maple syrup, date sugar or raw sugar. Replace cow's milk with goat's milk, rice, soy or almond milk, yogurt, cottage cheese or buttermilk. Please be aware that herbs are nutritional supplements. As with all health problems, no specific herb or combination of herbs works for all people, because everyone's body is unique. The intent is to offer historical uses of herbs. Information and statements regarding herbs and dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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