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Are Your Supplements What You Think?

At our recent Canadian Health Convention we had many professionals speaking about the current state of health in North America. The statistics presented by Dr. Melina B. Jampolis, Physician Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Duarte,  Dr. Balas, Dr. Julie deVisser and Dr. Trip were somewhat appalling!

Cancer is on the increase, #1 killer in those under 50 yrs., diabetes and obesity is on the rise, especially in children, and Cardio Vascular disease still being our #1 killer over age 50. ALL of these conditions are preventable. We saw statistics showing the difference that herbs , vitamins, minerals, proper nutrition, exercise and stress reduction can make – HUGE!
All  3 days of presentations confirmed that many of the solutions given are in my book:  The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally. 

Extensive dietary recommendations help people understand how to eat better and improve on all Four Pillars of Health. Recipes are included. Exercise is promoted. Stress reduction and spiritual connections is covered. Understanding why eliminating sugar is critical to optimum health and prevention of all chronic conditions,

Scientific research has demonstrated that taking a multiple-nutrient supplement is more beneficial than taking individual nutrients. It is known that nutrients taken in combination are synergistic, meaning the the individual benefits are enhanced. For this reason, NSP’s Super Trio pack combines daily essential nutrients, including balanced vitamins and minerals, fatty acids, anti-oxidants and herbs that work together for maximum nutritional support.

This one addition has made a huge difference for many people. Find out how you can benefit from adding Super Trio to your life.

Contact us, so we can ensure you get discount of 20-25%, plus FREE S/H anywhere in N.A.

Most people notice a difference within one month, but to really effect change, make a 3-6 month commitment to your better health!

Knowing how important Daily Nutrition is to our health and well being, the article below made me sit up and take note. I was shocked to learn that 60% of the herbal products contained something different than that specified on the label and that only 2 out of the 12 of the companies were authentic.

In other words if you are buying herbal products from companies other than Nature’s Sunshine you do not know what you are getting. Cheaper is not better.  Nature’s Sunshine is a company with a proven track record of over 40 years and it has surpassed any other company of herbal products because it sustains its integrity of quality. Their products are thoroughly tested and they work! With Nature’s Sunshine, you also get the benefit of Service and education!

The alternative herbal market is exploding. I know we are in the right business. If you are thinking of a great business either part time or full time please contact me – we need more of me, as North American health continues to deteriorate. Read this news to understand why we use, and encourage you to use Nature’s Sunshine,  who choose Quality by Design. 

 

 Public release date: 11-Oct-2013

 Study: Herbal products omit ingredients, contain fillers 

Consumers of natural health products beware. The majority of herbal products on the market contain ingredients not listed on the label, with most companies substituting cheaper alternatives and using fillers, according to new research from the University of Guelph.

The study, published today in the open access journal BMC Medicine, used DNA barcoding technology to test 44 herbal products sold by 12 companies.

Only two of the companies provided authentic products without substitutions, contaminants or fillers.

Overall, nearly 60 per cent of the herbal products contained plant species not listed on the label.

Researchers detected product substitution in 32 per cent of the samples.

More than 20 per cent of the products included fillers such as rice, soybeans and wheat not listed on the label.

 Medicinal herbs now constitute the fastest-growing segment of the North American alternative medicine market, with more than 29,000 herbal substances sold.

 

Vaccine Myth – another one bites the dust!

Disease reduction not related to vaccines 

The following website has excellent graphs prepared by  Dr. Suzanne Humphries MD,and Roman Bystrianyk,  BSc and MS, who  have researched the history of diseases and vaccines and offer facts to dispel the mythology surrounding vaccine benefits.

The graphs show conclusively that vaccines have almost nothing to do with the decrease of diseases, including  pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, smallpox, scarlet fever, diphtheria, malaria. I have hard copies of similar statistics prepared by CDC ( Center for Disease Control),  from 30 years ago, so these facts are well known, but rarely made public.

The myth that vaccines have decreased disease and saved lives has long since been been dispelled; it lives on for the sole purpose of money making for large pharmaceuticals.

http://www.dissolvingillusions.com/graphs/#49

So why did all these terrible diseases really decrease? Just look at some old movies to see the  poverty, lack of sanitation, filthy conditions, open sewers, malnutrition and crowding that was common where highest mortality and plague outbreaks occurred. As conditions improved, disease abated.

In addition to offering any benefit or actual protection, vaccines are known to promote other disease conditions. Here is one of thousands of articles where damage is s also commonly acknowledged.

 

So if they don’t really help, can vaccines cause harm?

Merck vaccine developer admits vaccines routinely contain hidden cancer viruses derived from diseased monkeys

Learn more:  http://www.naturalnews.com/041963_vaccines_cancer_viruses_Dr_Maurice_Hilleman.html

If you listen carefully, part of the truth about AIDS is also revealed in this video clip.

Before you think the flu vaccines are any different, please educate yourself. This chemical concoction will be shamelessly pumped into the bloodstream of too many children and seniors again this fall!   

Here are a few articles that may help: 

Safe Vaccine alternatives

Tips to Make the Flu Fly Away

Archive of Vaccine Articles

Lifestyle and dietary suggestions in Benoit’s book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus Approach to Cancer”.

A phenomenon “the Canadian problem” during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic:

Dr. Danuta Skowronski, a flu expert at the B.C. Centre for Disease Control in Vancouver, spotted a surprising and unsettling trend when she looked at data on people in British Columbia who contracted H1N1 in the spring and summer of 2009. People who had received a seasonal flu shot the previous autumn were more likely to contract the new pandemic strain.

Her findings, which were initially dismissed by many in the global influenza research community, were later replicated in studies done in other provinces as well.

Skowronski said  “I think … there is a biological mechanism that warrants further evaluation in terms of its relevance to the use of seasonal vaccines in humans and what that may mean for the next pandemic threat.”

A quick summary

Please watch this 2+ minute video intro for a newly released VERY informative video:

http://www.greatergoodmovie.org/#!wp-video-lightbox/0/

 

 

Soy and Breast Cancer

Myth: Soy is harmful for those who have or have had breast cancer because it contains estrogen.

In 2011, data from the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study (WHEL) were used to examine the effect of soy intake on breast cancer prognosis in 3088 breast cancer patients who were followed for 7.3 years. As soy isoflavone intake increased the risk of breast cancer related death decreased. This is the third epidemiologic study to report: no adverse effects of soy on the prognosis of breast cancer: it does not counteract with the effects of tamoxifen and it may in fact provide potential benefits in decreasing risk of recurrence or death from cancer.

Soy contains Phyto hormones, which are not the same as human hormones. They are precursors which help to balance healthy estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in humans. To understand this better, please read Phytotherapy: A Safe and Effective Solution for Hormonal Health 

Thanks to  Health Action Network Newsletter, a group which has worked tirelessly and successfully to help promote natural health awareness in Canada since 1981 – many years. A great non-profit to join! http://www.hans.org/

Please read  the soy controversy for more in-depth, which also discusses sources, quantity and more research. For your health, please use only non-GMO soy.  This is why it is included as one of the Super Foods in my book: The Paw Paw Program. 

 

Which part of the Paw Paw is best for rampant cell growth?

Question:

Hi there, I am thinking about ordering your book but before i do i have a question. Ive been doing some research on paw paw trees being a cancer cure and everything i found was talking about a certain type being the one that cures cancer. The type is the papaya located on the golden coast. I live in southern Illinois where the paw paw strain is asimina triloba. I was wondering if i took the stems and leaves and boiled them for two hours, then extract the liquid and drink it,would it have the same healing properties? To tell you the truth i am boiling the leaves as we speak as my father brought me the leaves today from the woods. Im a 24 year old male and to my knowledge i do not have cancer. However i am all about prevention. Please email me back, this is a subject that has kept me up night and day with frustration because i cant find the answers  I’m looking for. Thank you for your time and i look forward to your response, sincerely, eli.

Answer:

Yes, Asimina triloba is the correct species of Paw Paw that has been shown scientifically to inhibit rampant cell growth. However there are many other factors involved that have been discovered in  over 30 years of research. From my book,  The Paw Paw Program, A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer, Dr. McLaughlin’s videos and the  links below, you will see that not only what part of the correct species is used in critical, as is what time of the year it is harvested and how it is processed. The end product is standardized and tested for efficacy, purity, potency and quality with equipment that very few herbal companies can afford; which is why we have used Nature’s Sunshine products in our health business more than 23 years. Please read these two past posts:

Paw Paw, Graviola and Cordyceps

and
The following chart is from Dr. Jerry McLaughlin’s research slides, showing what concentration in ppm is required from each plant part to achieve a lethal rate of 50% in brine shrimp assays.
Brine Shrimp Lethality and %  Yields from plant parts of Asimina triloba
Plant Part Extracted                 LC50 in ppm      % age yield
Twigs                                       0.042 (0.20-0.09)        1.78
Unripe fruit                               0.060 (0.03-0.08)       5.11
Root wood                                 0.060 (0.03-0.08)         1.27
Seed                                        0.065 (0.03-0.10)     4.03
Stem bark   (7-88 )                     0.077 (0.04-0.12)         2.71
Stem bark  (10-90)                      0.102 (0.06-0.15)          1.96
Root bark                                   0.135 (0.09-0.21)          2.72
Stem, wood, & leaves                 0.202 (0.14-0.31)          1.6
Stem wood                                   4.86 (0.37-11.93)          0.9
Leaves                                        53.6 (33-82)               4.36
From this chart you can see that the leaves require an average of 53.6 ppm to achieve the same effectiveness as only .042 ppm of the twig preparation. The bark of the twigs harvested at their peak, determined by testing, is also a very renewable source of biomass.
Graviola and soursop tea and fruit are fine foods, but have little of the active ingredients s that make Paw Paw, Asimina triloba effective in stopping reproduction of cancer cells.
And yes, I agree that taking Paw Paw as directed for  prevention is a good idea, especially for those with a genetic predisposition to cancer and those who have had previous cancers. Paw Paw is also a very effective anti-parasitical and as parasites are responsible for multiple health issues, a seasonal parasite cleanse is an excellent health regimen. In the US. Paw Paw is part of a 10 day Para Cleanse; in other countries, we often suggest the addition of Paw Paw to Para Pak.
We hope this answers your questions! Please contact our office to order either the Paw Paw Program book or Paw Paw. We can help you get the correct product at member prices, as well as offering support by answering questions such as these. Should you choose to purchase elsewhere, then please direct your questions to your supplier. This helps us to maintain exceptional service to our clients and members.

Q&A – Paw Paw vs Graviola, & Cordyceps

Question(s):

Some questions: can I take Paw Paw with Cordyceps Sinensis (1 cap per day bought from HTerra)? What about the recommended dose of Paw Paw per intake for a transplanted kidney patient? (had been 7 years on dialysis and then 8 years since the transplant).
The cholesterol is a bit high and taking Graviola 50 drops 4 times a day (200 drops per day of tincture), it was working pretty good reduction of 50% or more but had a regression (big inflammation of the neck). Can swallow without problem.

Thank you for your help. PZ

Answer(s):

Cordyceps is good for the immune system, therefore I see no contra-indications to use with Paw Paw.  A US formula by NSP called Immune Stimulator contains Cordyceps, Reishi, Maitake and other immune strengthening factors and complements the Paw Paw Program as mentioned in my book:  The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.

I cannot comment on the company you mentioned, as we have used Nature’s Sunshine Products the last 23 years because of their quality and the results we get. If you are using other products, please do your research; here are some things to check:   7 Tips to Choose Quality Herbs & Supplements.

I do not see a connection between cholesterol and graviola, as lowering cholesterol is not one of the properties for which this herb is known. Perhaps better diet is making positive changes in your cholesterol levels.

As for graviola effects on decreasing rampant cell growth, it is great that you have seen results. If the positive changes have stopped , please refer to this past article comparing Graviola (Brazilia Paw Paw) with Asimina triloba, the Paw Paw species that has had all the research. We recently were fortunate enough to host Dr. Jerry McLaughlin. He presented his thrity years of research, which clearly demonstrates how much more effective Asimina triloba Paw Paw is to Brazilian Paw Paw, or Graviola.

As the Paw Paw extract he developed is the one with all the research and results, this is the one we use. It comes in a capsule form, but for anyone who might have trouble swallowing it , the capsules can be opened and taken as a tea. We have even used it via feeding tube with success in late stage cases.

Concerning dialysis, as explained in my book, Paw Paw we use is self limiting, so take to level of discomfort, nausea or diarrhea and then decrease to comfortable level. Your body will guide you if you listen to it!

We hope this has answered all your questions. Please contact us directly via phone, 250-748-6802, or email, TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com,  if you wish assistance in setting up a wholesale account with the same supplier we have used, or if you have further questions to be answered via a phone consultation.

 

Mammograms – Physical AND Emotional Damage – make your decision wisely

In my book, The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally, Chapter One explains how the major financial sponsor of the NBCAM – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month -aka “the pink ribbon campaign” is the chemical company AstraZeneca. The NBCAM heavily petitions governments to promote frequent Mammograms.

So here are just two of too many reports that indicate why better education about our “preventive health” choices is needed. You may want to read these before you make that decision.

The British Journal of Radiobiology published  a paper in 2006, that states:

“…..radiobiological studies have provided compelling evidence that the low energy X-rays as used in mammography are approximately four times – but possibly as much as six times – more effective in causing mutational damage than higher energy X-rays. Since current radiation risk estimates are based on the effects of high energy gamma radiation, this implies that the risks of radiation-induced breast cancers for mammography X-rays are underestimated by the same factor.

A new study published July, 2013  in the Annals of Family Medicine titled, Long-term psychosocial consequences of false-positive screening mammography, brings to the forefront a major under-reported harm of breast screening programs: the very real and lasting trauma associated with a false-positive diagnosis of breast cancer.

The study found that women with false-positive diagnoses of breast cancer, even three years after being declared free of cancer, “consistently reported greater negative psychosocial consequences compared with women who had normal findings in all 12 psychosocial outcomes.”

Should you choose to read more, please refer to:

http://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/hidden-dangers-mammograms-every-woman-should-know-about

The above book also explains the damaging effects of pressure, inflammation and consequent cell damage as being a cause of cancer.

PAW PAW SUCCESS STORIES

Thanks Lorene for bringing this expert  to Vancouver Island. We found Dr. McLaughlin’s talk to be most informative and plan to purchase a bottle of the Paw Paw with our next order.  Want to make a cream paste for skin challenges!

I think we must have told you about our friend who was diagnosed with lymph cancer in the neck and thyroid area about 6 years ago.  His surgery was scheduled for about 5 weeks down the line, so we got him first on the black walnut for a couple of weeks, then on the Paw Paw and Protease Plus for the remaining weeks only stopping a couple of days prior to the surgery.  He had a few treatments after of chemo….but 6 years after, there is no cancer!!!

S& M, Victoria, BC.

 

I have been feeling very low energy for months, and doctors cannot find anything wrong other than an elevated temperature; so they thought it might be a low grade viral infection. After hearing Dr. McLaughlin speak about how effective Paw Paw is against bacteria, viruses, parasites and cancer, I purchased a bottle of Paw Paw to see if this would help. With only 1 capsule, this was the first time I have slept through the night, without having to get up for bathroom, in over 30 years! Within 2 days I was feeling an increase in energy, and I am starting to feel stronger evach day. I am only taking 1 with breakfast and one with dinner.

I feel like the Paw Paw is gently clearing built up toxins, virus, or any other type of infection from every part of my body. I have been sharing the benefits of Paw Paw with a  lot of people who I think can benefit from this herb, not just those with cancer!

C.L, Victoria, BC

 

 

Q&A – Recurring Bladder Infections

This was a response to a comment on a previous blog entry on Bladder Infections.  I felt this is a challenge that many women deal with, so deemed it important enough to address in more detail.

Question:

I was at my doctor and I have yet another infection (she didn’t say what it was but sending me to a bladder specialist).  I have been doubling up on my probiotics and taking the Cranberry Buchu for a couple of weeks now but still have it.  The doctor didn’t even offer antibiotics which totally surprised me.
Is there anything else I can try?  Its not a urine infection as there is no urge to pee and it doesn’t hurt or sting…it feels like really bad period cramps and it must be bladder or she wouldn’t be getting me to see the specialist.             CW

Answer:

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In our experience, Cranberry Buchu is excellent for PREVENTING bladder or urinary tract infections, as the Buchu makes the mucous membrane of urethra and bladder lining slippery, so bacteria cannot adhere, and the cranberry acidifies, which you need for the bladder.

I have a female client in her 80’s who suffered bladder infections regularly for over 50 years. Since she cleared up her infection, and takes 1-2 Cranberry Buchu capsules every day as a preventative, she has not had one in over 7 years, so for most people it works. She considers this WELL worth not getting the infections that plagued her for years.

However, I don’t feel this alone will get rid of infection once it is established. Stronger herbals with antibiotic actions, such as Golden Seal Echinacea liquid  or capsules or Silver Guard (also available 4x larger size for less than 3Xs price: used as a douche and internally may be required.

heck out our past blog on Bladder Infections for more tips on prevention.

From the pain you are describing and the fact that you have been referred to a specialist, you may be dealing with a kidney stone, so read this past article on Kidney Stones, a kidney infection or cystitis.

If you wish us to pursue this further, while you are waiting to see the specialist, feel free to set up a consultation, or while you are waiting try a double dosing of either of the Golden Seal-Echinacea. Like most herbal antibiotics, there will be no negative side effects as with chemical antibiotics,and you will likely feel improvement no matter what the diagnosis.

Your probiotics are a good idea for preventative health, and to help re-establish friendly bacteria AFTER chemical antibiotics, but again, they do not necessarily treat an existing infection. Make sure you are taking probiotics on an empty stomach for best effect, and that you keep them either refrigerated or in freezer – depending on how many you take and how long one bottle lasts.

Also, we work with 5 different pro-biotic  and pre-biotic formulas. Three of the most popular are: Bacillus Coagulans , Bifidophilus Flora Force,  or ProBiotic 11. Read benefits of each of these and perhaps  change up whichever one you are using, just to give your body the full range.

Along with the herbs, clean up the diet, eliminate ALL sugar, drink plenty of pure water, (more than your recommended ½ oz. per pound of body weight), add fresh lemon, lime and or Chlorophyll to help alkalinize the blood, and get adequate rest. Many suggestions for healthful lifestyle including diet, stress, exercise and recipes are in my book: The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally.

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We have used these products successfully both personally and professionally since 1985. For many reasons – primary one? They work!

Paw Paw Program and Chemotherapy – Q&A

Question: 

Just wondering what your experience is with the Paw Paw program when someone is also on Chemo?
My client has been told not to take anything but Collatrim. 

Doc says:

Omega 3 is a strong antioxidant and harmful during chemo;
protease has anti platelet effects ?
chinese mineral tonic, flax hull and paw paw increase the risk of bleeding and blood clots which the chemo also does.
They said as soon as chemo is over to get back on any program that is helpful for my health.

Answer:

Open minded oncologists who take any time at all to look at the research will not veto ANY of these supplements. Rather, they should be embracing them for the health of the patient.

Some truth about a couple of the doctor’s comments:

Protease Plus increases the flexibility of red blood cells, not bleeding.

Omega 3s inhibit platelet aggregation, so in very high quantities could cause increased bleeding. Chemotherapy, on the other hand, can damage platelets and thus bleeding, but the dosages of Omegas recommended on Paw Paw program would have little effect.

In more than 8 yrs. of researching Paw Paw I have never seen ONE scientific review to support : “paw paw increase the risk of bleeding and blood clots”.

First, those two effects are contradictory – it either promotes bleeding OR it promotes clotting – not both because they are opposite physiological functions! I hope the doctor didn’t really say this.

Secondly, have your client ask doctor for research to support his statements.  The public NEEDS to help make doctors responsible for their comments and treatments. Especially when results indicate that the medical approach is NOT working as presented by most doctors. It is worthwhile reading  this article about the research presented in the Truth About Cancer Global Quest, which contains this information:

“One of the truths about cancer is that medically approved treatments of surgery, chemo and radiation experience a dismal rate for 5 year survival, averaging 2.1%. Yes 2.1 %!  (stats from US Journal of Oncology).”

Thirdly, have client show him Lorene Benoit’s  book, The Paw Paw Program, or ask him to watch Dr. McLaughlin’s videos, all free on-line, which summarize 30+ yrs. research, and  prove that Paw Paw is not only more effective than many chemotherapeutic agents, but also HELPS chemo to do it job better because of its effects on the MDR pump. This is explained more fully in the book and on some of the videos.

It is unlikely the doctor is aware of any of this research or he would be encouraging the patient to take it concurrently. Doctors that negate supplements do so for the simple reasons that they do not understand them nor have the time to study them. Doctors that DO take the time to look outside the medical box become famous like Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, Hugo Rodier, Christian Northrup, Ray Strand….

Make sure your client is familiar with the “Questions to Ask Your Doctor” in my book, The Paw Paw Program; go equipped to get the best care and take control of your own health.

Please refer to this relevant article: Are Vitamins Safe? Who To Believe?

Bottom line:

If there is a safe, natural herb that has proven more effective in killing cancer cells than synthetic chemotherapy, without damaging side effects and without destroying healthy cells or the immune system, PLUS it helps the chemo be more effective, why would I NOT take it, other than because of fear instilled by someone who has done no research on natural healing in general, or specifically on this program?

For another perspective  on cancer  I highly recommend reading “The Medical Mafia” by Dr. Guylaine Lanctot, if you can find the book. The Trilogy of Lies, part Three:  Cancer Is A Mystery, pgs. 145-163 is particularly enlightening. ISBN 0-9644126-0-8

Upcoming Herbal Training, Sept. 7th, 2013

This Friday – yes, I know it is short notice, we will WORK on the Medicine Wheel, which got a little trashed by …. now that’s a story…., then learn everything we have time to learn about that gorgeous, healing little plant called Calendula, alias Pot Marigold.

No time to say much more, so I can get this notice out right NOW, so you can be spontaneous and register right now! The cost, as you are going to be helping re-construct the Medicine Wheel, for about 45 minutes, is only $30 for the afternoon. Bring a 1/2 pint or 1 pint 3/4 full of your favourite healthy oil so you can take home your own Calendula oil and learn how to use it for so many things, you’ll be amazed.

And here is a little about an upcoming full day Sept. 7th.

Since 1999 Master Herbalist, Author and Educator Lorene Benoit has taught an Annual Herbal Intensive in Glenora. This summer the 4 day Intensive is being replaced by a one day workshop combining the Medicine Wheel with a mini course in harvesting and preparing a couple of medicinal herbs; focusing on oils and tinctures.

The Medicine Wheel is a model that integrates the four components of health: physical, spiritual, mental and emotional; the four actions of herbs, four directions, seasons and tastes. In Lorene’s book, The Paw Paw Program, that explains cancer prevention and natural approach, she covers the Four Pillars of Health, another aspect of the Medicine Wheel.

Benoit states, “Although I am over stocked on salves, glycerites, tinctures and oils made in previous classes, I have such a wealth of herbs in the gardens that I cannot resist making a few more preparations. Besides, with Health Canada’s ongoing regulation of what we can or cannot buy, it is critical to know how to make these remedies ourselves. ”

Join us Sat. Sept. 7th, 9am- 4 pm to learn from one of Canada’s leading herbal experts of 35 years. Investment in your health is only $100; $85 if paid by Aug. 31st. Call the office for details or to register.