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Medicinal protein report now available online at NewsTarget.com Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

How to overcome chemotherapy side effects with improved protein assimilation. Why senior citizens desperately need quality protein sources to revive their health. How to eliminate migraine headaches with proper nutrition. Which herbs and nutrients detoxify and rejuvenate the liver. The free online report is available now at: http://www.newstarget.com/Report_fish_protein_1.

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Chinese medical herbs for chemotherapy side effects in colorectal cancer patients. Cochrane Database Syst Rev I (On/me):CD004540. 2005. Tianqing P, Yingzhen Y, Riesemann H et al. The inhibitory effect of Astragalus membranaceus on Coxsackie B-3 virus RNA replication. Chin Med Sci J; 10:146-150. 1995 Wang HK. He K. Xu HX, et al. The structure of astrachrysosid A and the study of 2D-NMR on astrasieversianin XV and 7,2'-dihydroxy-3\4'-dimefhoxy-isoflavane-7-0- beta-D-glycoside. Yao Hsueh Hsueh /,ao;25(6):445-50. 1990 Weng XS.

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It is used in the treatment of angina, arthritis, cancer, chemotherapy side effects, colds, cough, exhaustion, eye ailments, high cholesterol, and ulcers. The berries inhibit the growth of staphylococcal bacteria, and their high flavonoid content promotes strong arteries. The infused oil (made from the berries, seeds, leaves, and twigs) can be consumed to treat stomach and intestinal disorders. Topically, sea buckthorn can be applied to the skin in the form of oils, salves, balms, or lotions to treat acne, burns, dermatitis, eczema, infections, rosacea, and wrinkles.

Codonopsis is used to treat AIDS, anemia, appetite loss, asthma, cancer, chemotherapy side effects, chronic cough, chronic fatigue syndrome, debility, diabetes, diarrhea, dyspepsia, excessive perspiration, fatigue, fever, flatulence, gastritis, heart palpitations, HIV, hyperacidity, indigestion, insomnia, memory loss, nephritis, prolapse of the uterus/rectum or stomach, radiotherapy side effects, shortness of breath, stress, ulcers, voice weakness, and vomiting. Mixed with licorice root, it is used to treat anorexia. Topically, the root (and the leaf) can be used as a poultice to treat wounds.

Ginseng is used in the treatment of adrenal deficiency, AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, anemia, appetite loss, atherosclerosis, chemotherapy side effects, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, diarrhea (chronic), drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, heart palpitations, infertility (male and female), insomnia, low libido, low sperm count, malabsorption, memory loss, menopause symptoms, night sweats, organ prolapse, post-traumatic stress (physical and emotional), radiation exposure, shortness of breath, stress, stroke, and tuberculosis.

Milk thistle seed is used in the treatment of alcohol abuse, bile duct inflammation, chemical exposure, chemotherapy side effects, cirrhosis, depression, drug abuse, environmental illness, hepatitis, high cholesterol, jaundice, liver damage, poisoning, and psoriasis. Edible Uses The seeds are edible; they are usually ground before being sprinkled onto culinary preparations. They can also be roasted and used as a coffee substitute, and an edible oil can be pressed from them. Milk thistle leaves, with their spines removed, can be eaten as greens and are best when young and tender.

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Antioxidants go beyond preventing chemotherapy side effects. They actually enhance treatment and survival, says Conklin. Antioxidants overcome side effects + Vitamin E has been shown to enhance the desirable type of tumor cell death, apoptosis, and counter the side effects of cisplatin without interfering with treatment. Vitamin E also protects the heart against drug toxicity during treatment. Daily administration of supplemental vitamin C, 1,000 mg, when taken two weeks before and after bleomycin need definition-drug therapy, prevents damage to chromosomes.

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Other ailments which Astragalus may be used to treat are: AIDS, arteriosclerosis, chemotherapy side effects, chronic active hepatitis, diabetes; genital herpes, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, and insomnia. Sage Oil—A Memory Booster In the 17th century, noted herbalist Nicholas Culpepper wrote that the herb sage could "heal" the memory, while, "warming and quickening the senses." Sage has always had that reputation, but no one knew why. Researchers from the Medical Plant Research Centre (MPRC) at the Universities of Newcastle and North Umbria in the U.K.

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Melatonin and chemotherapy side effects... 428 Cancer patients and sleep problems ... 428 Melatonin enhancement... 428 Does melatonin enhancement really protect against cancer? ... 428 Zeolites ... 429 Probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and cancer... 429 Nutrients (nonvitamin) IP6 Rice Bran Extract The Overlooked Cancer Cure From Japan Nature provides an anti-cancer molecule found in rice bran that exceeds the effectiveness and safety of most anticancer drugs. Yet it goes unutilized by modern medicine. Most drugs are modeled after molecules found in nature.

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It is used in the treatment of abdominal distention, anxiety, chemotherapy side effects, chronic fatigue syndrome, diarrhea, dyspepsia, edema, fatigue, hair loss (following pregnancy), headache, heart palpitations, hepatitis, hyperactivity, insomnia, nearsightedness, polyuria, stress, tumors, and vertigo. Edible Uses Poria is edible and is often soaked or cooked and added to soups and stews.

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Anti-stress, effective against physical weakness and mental exhaustion, for concentration, arteriosclerosis, headaches, gum bleeding, scurvy, anti-inflammatory, boosts immune Macrophages and anti-aging enzyme SOD, counters free radicals, respiratory infections, radiation, lessens chemotherapy side effects, anti-cancer, in Chinese animal tests healed sarcoma, melanoma, lymphocytic leukemia, and Erhlich ascites carcinoma; in humans healed erythroleukemia and gastric carcinoma, and inhibits n-nitroso and aflatoxin-B carcinogens; promotes bone-building, wound healing, reduces pain; spurs appetite.

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Five of the oxindole alkaloids have been clinically documented with in Recent research has reported that cat's claw may provide an anticancerous action (especially against breast cancer cells) and may be beneficial in reducing chemotherapy side effects. Other research validates cat's claw's long history of indigenous use for arthritis and rheumatism, as well as for other types of inflammatory stomach and bowel disorders. vitro antileukemic properties,25 and various root and bark extracts have demonstrated antitumorous and anticancerous properties.2

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Cleanses severe intestinal ailments, inflammations, gas, fistulas and hemonhoids (topically), ulcers, colitis, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, leaky bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, parasites and intestinal bacteria imbalance; chronic urinary problems, inflamed urethra, and enlarged prostate. Counters PMS and irregular menses; and helps cold and damp climate adaptation. Used with watercress and the Essiac formula. Very low toxicity even in large amounts of 1 gram per2.

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Normal cells with a high proliferation rate (such as hair follicles, the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, and bone marrow) suffer the same consequences, accounting for chemotherapy side effects such as hair loss, nausea, digestive impairment, immunosuppression, and hematologic complications. Most flavonoids induce Gl arrest in human cancer cells, and the isoflavone genistein specifically inhibits their cell cycle at the G2- through M-phases. Apigenin (a flavone) was found to inhibit the proliferation of B104 rat neuronal cells by arresting their cell cycle at G2- through M-phases.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

As discussed earlier in this protocol, however, using natural antioxidants to protect against chemotherapy side effects could possibly reduce the cancer cell-killing efficacy of the cytotoxic drug(s). Regrettably, there are no survival studies to verify the long-term effects of using natural therapies to mitigate the toxic effects that chemotherapy inflicts on healthy cells. In other words, we know that certain nutrients can protect against the immediate toxic effects of chemotherapy, but we do not know if this protection extends to cancer cells in such a way as to diminish survival.

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Meanwhile, researchers in Moscow are planning a clinical trial to examine Rhodiola rosea's ability to prevent chemotherapy side effects. Immune System Support The immune system offers another line of defense against cancer. Sometimes as cells begin to mutate and become cancerous, the immune system identifies them as abnormal and destroys them before they develop into a more robust form of the disease. This is one reason that a compromised immune system can increase the body's susceptibility to cancer.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

For those who choose to use antioxidants to protect against chemotherapy side effects, supplementation with these nutrients should be initiated several days or even weeks before any planned chemotherapy is begun and should be continued well after the chemotherapy has been completed. Vitamins E and C and N'Acetyl-Cysteine Vitamins E and C and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) can protect against heart muscle toxicity for cancer patients undergoing high doses of chemotherapy. A controlled study examined the effects of these nutrients on cardiac function on a group of chemotherapy and radiation patients.

In other words, we know that antioxidants ptotect against chemotherapy side effects and may improve long-term survival in cancer patients, but do they lower the odds of achieving a long-term remission when administered during active chemotherapy? Cancer patients contemplating cytotoxic chemotherapy are thus faced with a difficult dilemma.

The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

It is the second most-common remedy that I prescribe (continued) to prevent or treat chemotherapy side effects. (The other remedy I prescribe is cadmium sulph.) Colic Nux vomica is an excellent remedy for colic symptoms. If you have a baby who is typically constipated, irritable, and arches the back during bouts of colic, the infant is a good candidate for nux vomica. It is not uncommon for the infant to improve within seconds or minutes after receiving the remedy.

Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned About Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional Patients Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

One week of constipation was the sum total of her chemotherapy side effects, and during treatment she worked her normal schedule as a teacher. I tried to get Maxine to think of both forms of therapy as energy that the body could use to heal itself. She said she could visualize x-ray treatment that way, and she had an excellent response to it. Later she came to see chemotherapy as energy, too, with further positive results. She continued to run her store and take care of her children. Her dreams during therapy reflected her conflict.

One of Lillian's biggest problems had been chemotherapy side effects. She got sick on the way to the doctor and used marijuana to partially counteract the nausea. After our counseling, she talked over the problem with her doctor. Then one day in the group she asked, "Who knows when I received my chemotherapy?" No one did. "I got it forty-five minutes ago," she exulted, "and here I am feeling fine." Another patient, Maxine, came to me after a recurrence of breast cancer. After excising a nodule in her armpit, I suggested radiation and chemotherapy.

Cancer & Natural Medicine: A Textbook of Basic Science and Clinical Research John Boik See book keywords and concepts

Shen Xue Tang (formula) ° reduces chemotherapy side effects in humans ° stimulates immune system in humans ° increases survival of humans with stomach cancer in combination with chemotherapy 0 see Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Ligustrum lucidum, and Lycium barbarum in Table 17.1 ShengMai San (formula) ° stimulates immune system 0 see Panax ginseng in Table 17.

The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien See book keywords and concepts

Today, manufacturers' claims for cat's claw supplements run the gamut from disease prevention to cancer treatment, including uses for arthritis, asthma, ulcers, chemotherapy side effects, stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids, abscesses, wounds and other skin problems, menstrual problems, recovery from childbirth, and even contraception. Needless to say, few of these claims fall into the category of legal structure/function claims for dietary supplements in the United States.

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