Seaweed - A Cure from the Sea

Seaweed and other sea vegetables contain beta-carotene, protein, vitamin B12, fiber, and chlorophyll, as well as chlorophylones - important fatty acids that may help in the fight against breast cancer. Many sea vegetables also have high concentrations of the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and iodine.

The 72 natural trace elements in all seafood are a powerful and highly effective natural remedy for many cancers, arthritis, MS, leukemia and many other 'incurable' diseases. This has now been proven over and over again by dozens of recent discoveries in the biomedical sciences.

Seaweed has been confirmed as one of Nature's "all- round pharmaceutical miracles" with claims that it can accomplish everything from warding off and treating several types of cancer, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, thin the blood, prevent ulcers, kill bacteria and even cure constipation.

As the seaweed is organic (easily broken down) and the natural vitamins, foundation minerals and vital nutrients are in such an assimilable form, this wonderful sea vegetable is of huge nutritional benefit and really is a natural whole food vitamin supplement.

Another problem seaweed can assist with is helping the body to maintain the acid/alkaline balance in blood, lymph and cells. Modern diet tends to favour carbohydrates, protein and fats, which can all become surplus acid deposits if our bodies do not have the means to fully metabolise them. Often this produces food allergy and intolerances, with acid build up in the system which is a cause of heartburn, indigestion, and ulcers. Seaweed can neutralise these acids so they can be safely eliminated and help restore balance.

Seaweed has been described as "the most nutritious form of vegetation on this planet", so the next time you spot some on the sea shore remember it is far more than a smelly weed!

Kelp Seaweed Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:

Calories: 43

Calories from Fat: 5

Saturated Fat: 0g

Trans Fat: 0g

Total Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 233mg

Total Carbohydrates: 10g

Dietary Fiber: 1g

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 2g

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 2%

Vitamin C: 5%

Vitamin K: 82%

Calcium: 17%

Iron: 16%

Rosemary - A Perfumed Cure

Rosemary may help increase the activity of detoxification enzymes. An extract of rosemary, termed carnosol, has inhibited the development of both breast and skin tumors in animals. We haven't found any studies done on humans. Rosemary can be used as a seasoning. It can also be consumed as a tea: Use 1 tsp. dried leaves per cup of hot water; steep for 15 minutes.

This savory herb contains phytochemicals that can reduce the formation of cancer-causing compounds known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs). HCAs can form when the proteins in meat are heated to high temperatures.

Preliminary research also indicates that rosemary may enhance insulin sensitivity, improving the action and efficiency of insulin in the body, aiding in a healthy metabolism and slowing the aging process. And it turns out that Shakespeare’s Ophelia wasn’t all that far off when she said that rosemary is for remembrance. According to a study in Journal of Neurochemistry, rosemary contains the compound carnosic acid (CA), which helps protect the brain.

Two antioxidants found in rosemary oil such as caffic acid and rosemarinic acid prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. The oil can be used for treating breast cancer which acts by regulating the production of estrogen.

One of the most common culinary herb, rosemary got its woody smell because of its terpenes fatty acids, that stop the formation of new cancerous cells. Its intake is highly recommended, especially while patients undergo chemotherapy.

Dried Rosemary Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:

Calories: 331

Calories from Fat: 127

Saturated Fat: 7g

Trans Fat: 0g

Total Fat: 15g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 50mg

Total Carbohydrates: 64g

Dietary Fiber: 43g

Sugars: 0g

Protein: 5g

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 63%

Vitamin C: 102%

Calcium: 128%
Iron: 162%

Red Wine - Cure Responsibly

CAUTION: PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY (DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF UNDER APPROPRIATE AGE)

Red wine, even without alcohol, has polyphenols that may protect against various types of cancer. Polyphenols are potent antioxidants, compounds that help neutralize disease-causing free radicals. Also, researchers at the University of North Carolina's medical school in Chapel Hill found the compound resveratrol, which is found in grape skins. It appears that resveratrol inhibits cell proliferation and can help prevent cancer. However, the findings didn't extend to heavy imbibers, so it should be used in moderation. In addition, alcohol can be toxic to the liver and to the nervous system, and many wines have sulfites, which may be harmful to your health. Note: some research indicates that alcohol is considered a class "A" carcinogen which can actually cause cancer. You should probably switch to non-alcoholic wines.

A new study shows an antioxidant found in red wine destroys cancer cells from the inside and enhances the effectiveness of radiation and chemotherapy cancer treatments.

Researchers say the antioxidant found in grape skins, known as resveratrol, appears to work by targeting the cancer cell's energy source from within and crippling it. When combined with radiation, treatment with resveratrol prior to radiation also induced cell death, an important goal of cancer treatment.

Red Wine Nutritional Facts:

Calories: 85

Calories from Fat: 0

Saturated Fat: 0g

Trans Fat: 0g

Total Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 4mg

Total Carbohydrates: 3g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 0g

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 0%

Vitamin C: 0%

Calcium: 1%

Iron: 3%

Papaya - A Perfect Cure

Papayas have vitamin C that works as an antioxidant and may also reduce absorption of cancer-causing nitrosamines from the soil or processed foods. Papaya contains folacin (also known as folic acid), which has been shown to minimize cervical dysplasia and certain cancers.

Papaya leaf juice is claimed to have reversed cancer in many people living on the Gold Coast in Australia. Harold W. Tietze in his book Papaya The Medicine Tree, describes how to make the juice and tells the stories of many cancer survivors who reportedly used the juice to get rid of their cancer.

Now research in the United States has given scientific support to his claim, isolating a chemical compound in the papaya tree which is reported to be a million times stronger than the strongest anti-cancer drug. Mr Stan Sheldon, says the discovery does not surprise him. “I was dying from cancer in both lungs when it was suggested to me as an old Aboriginal remedy” he said. “I tried it for two months and then I was required to have a chest x-ray during those compulsory TB checks they used to have. They told me both lungs were clear.” “I told my specialists and they didn’t believe me until they had carried out their own tests.” “Then they scratched their heads and recommended I carry on drinking the extract I boiled out of

the papaya leaves.”

That was in 1962. The cancer never recurred. Since then Mrs Sheldon has passed the recipe onto other cancer victims. “Sixteen of them were cured,” he said. Mr Sheldon’s involves boiling and simmering fresh papaya leaves and stems in a pan for two hours before draining and bottling the extract. He said the mixture could be kept in a refrigerator though it may ferment after three or four days.“

The recipe is as follows:

Wash and partly dry several medium-size papaya leaves. Cut them up like cabbage and place them in a saucepan with 2 quarts/ litres of water. Bring the water and leaves to the boil and simmer without a lid until the water is reduced by half.

Strain the liquid and bottle in glass containers.

The concentrate will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days. If it becomes cloudy, it should be discarded.

Papaya Nutritional Facts, for 100 grams:

Calories: 39

Calories from Fat: 1

Saturated Fat: 0g

Trans Fat: 0g

Total Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 3mg

Total Carbohydrates: 10g

Dietary Fiber: 2g

Sugars: 6g

Protein: 1g

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 22%

Vitamin C: 103%

Vitamin K: 3%

Calcium: 2%

Iron: 1%