Frankincense Fights Bladder Cancer

Ah, the deep scent of Frankincense…reminiscent of the exotic qualities of Africa, India, and the Middle East, this delightful oil has been found by scientists to have many medicinal benefits for thousands of years. Now science has backed up what folks have long known to be true: its now been shown that an enriched extract of the Somalian Frankincense herb Boswellia Carteri can actually kill off bladder cancer cells.

First, a few stats on bladder cancer. It is twice as common in males as it is in females and in the US, bladder cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer in men. A team from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center along with the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, recently evaluated frankincense oil for its anti-tumor activity in bladder cancer cells by investigating the effects of the oil in two different types of cells human bladder cancer cells and normal bladder cells. They found that frankincense oil is able to discriminate between normal and cancerous bladder cells in culture, and specifically kill cancer cells. Best of all, the scientists feel that Frankincense oil may be an inexpensive alternative therapy for patients currently suffering from bladder cancer, which may come as a great relief to those footing expensive chemo and radiation bills, not to mention the side effects.

Other bonuses of this ancient oil: it has long been known to soothe and calm the mind, slow down and deepen breathing and it has also used for meditation. It is said that it can help calm anxiety and obsessive states linked to the past and it also clears the lungs and helps with shortness of breath, asthma, bronchitis, laryngitis, coughs and colds. Ladies, you in particular should remember Frankincense which can even be useful to ease heavy periods, as a general tonic to the uterus and it has a calming effect during labor. The can also help rejuvenate an ageing skin and is effective with sores, carbuncles, wounds, scars and skin inflammation. Powerful stuff…



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Danie moore is an herbal and natural health specialist. To read more of his articles, visit http://www.daniemoore.com/

PROSTATE CANCER

Introduction:-

Prostate is a glandular organ present only in males. It surrounds the neck of bladder & the first part of urethra and condributes a secretion to the semen. The gland is conical in shape and measures 3 cm in vertical diameter and 4 cm in transverse diameter.It has got five lobes anterior,posterior,two lateral and a median lobe.Since the first part of the urethra pass through it any lesion in the prostate will produce difficulty in passing urine.

Diseases of the prostate gland:-

1) Prostatitis:-

This is the inflamation of the prostate gland due to bacterial infection.

2) Benign enlargement of the prostate:-

This is a non cancerous tumour of the prostate seen after the age of 50. 3,Cancer of the prostate:-This is the 4th most common cause of death from malignant diseases in males.

Cancer of the prostate.

Cancer of the prostate is directly linked with the male sex hormones(androgens).If the levels of sex hormone increases the growth rate of cancer also increases.It is found that after the removel of testes there is marked reduction in the size of tumour.

Site of tumour:-

Prostate cancer is seen mainly in the posterior lobe.Non cancerous enlargement is seen in other lobes.

Changes in the gland in cancer:-

The gland becomes hard with irregular surface with loss of normal lobulation .Histologically prostate cancer is an adeno carcinoma(cancer of the epithelial cells in the gland)

Growth :-

Growth rate is very fast in prostate cancer .The tumour compresses the urethra and produce difficulty in urination.

Spread of tumour:-

Metastasis in cancer of prostate is very early.

1) Local spread:-

From the posterior lobe the cancer cells go to the lateral lobes and seminal vesicles.Tumour cells also move to the neck and base of the urinary bladder.

2) Lymphatic spread:-

Through the lymph vessels cancer cells reach the internal and external illiac group of lymph nodes.From there cells move to retroperitonial(Behind the peritonium) and mediastinal lymph nodes(in the chest)

3) Spread through the blood:-

Spread of cancer cells takeplace through the periprostatic venous plexus and reaches the vertebral veins while coughing and sneezing and finally enders the vertebral bodies of the lumbar vertebrae.

Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer:--

Signs and symptoms depend upon the stage of the cancer. The following symptoms may be seen.

1) No symptoms:-

Tumour is small and only in the posterior lobe. This is diagnosed accidentely.

2) Slight difficulty in urination:-

Here the tumour is enlarged and urethra is slightly compressed.Shortly there will be frequent urge for urination with difficult urination.

3) When the tumour spread to all nearby areas including neck of bladder and urethra there will be painful urination with bleeding.Urine comes drop by drop.

4) Retention of urine:-

When the urethra is completely compressed there will be retention of urine.This can lead to hydronephrosis, renal failure ect.In this condition patient may get convulsions due to renal failure and finally coma.

5) Signs of metastasis:-

Some patients come with the signs and symptoms of metastasis.

a) Lumbo sacral pain due to spread of cancer cells to lumbar and sacral vertebrae.

b) Fracture of spine due to cancerous growth in the spine.

c) Swelling, pain and fluid collection in the abdomen due to lesion in the abdomen.

d) Respiratory complaints due to cancer of mediastinal lymphnodes and lungs.

e) General weakness due to spread of cancer to different parts of the body.

f) Anaemia due to involment of bone marrow and increased destruction of RBCs.

Clinical examination :-

Includes per rectal examination to feel the prostate gland,palpation of abdomen to feel the swelling in kidneys and any tumours.Patient is examined from head to foot to find out any lesions.

Investigations:-

1) Complete blood investigations;-

RBC,WBC,Platlets,ESR,bleeding time ,clotting time ect.

2) Urine analysis:-

Microscopic examination to detect pus cells,occult blood,casts,Crystals ect.

3) Renal function tests:-

Blood urea level,serum creatinine level,electrolyte level ect.

4) Serum acid phosphatase:-

Increased in cancer of prostate.

5) x-ray of the spine:-

To detect any tumour or fracture.

6) Ultra sonography;-

Gives idea about prostate,bladder,kidney ect.

7) C T scan:-

More detailed information about organs and tumour.

8) MRI of the spine:-

Gives detailed information about spine ,disc and nearby soft tissues.

9) Lymphangiography:-

Gives idea about lymphatic spread of cancer.

10) Biopsy to confirm cancer:-

Biopsy is taken from the tumour and is send for histopathological examination under the microscope.This will detect the presence of cancer cells.

Treatment:-

1) If there is retention of urine catheterisation is needed. 2) Dialysis if kidney failure. 3) If there is coma monitoring of all vital functions along with parentral nutrition and electolyte supply. 4) Specific treatment is prostatectomy(removal of prostate)

Partial prostatectomy :-

Here only the affected lobe is removed.

Radical prostatectomy :-

Total removal of prostate along with nearby lymphnodes.

5, Hormone therapy :-

Stilbestrol is given to reduce tumour growth.Since this treatement increases the chance for cardiovascular disease phosphorylated diethyle stilbesterol is used nowadays.

6) Chemotherapy:-Drugs like cyclophosphamide, cisoplatim ect are given.

7) Radiotherapy is also done for some cases.

8) Homoeopathy:-

Homoeopathic drugs like carcinocin, conium, sabal, crotalus, thuja, iodum, selinium, staphysagria, sulphur ect can be given according to symptoms.Constitutional homoeopathic medicine will give great relief and can increase the life span.

9) Yoga and meditation is also healpful.




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Mike Handy is Dragon Meditation practitioner and Trainer almost 18 Years. Millions people has trained in South East Asia. See my website http://tinyurl.com/davc6u. Join to Dragon Meditation Affiliation here: http://tinyurl.com/c9lzn4

Why Eat more Green and Yellow Foods?

The Problem: Not enough fruits & veggies

Research shows how you eat can affect long term health 'no surprise there. It can make a difference not just in the way you feel every day but can help prevent your DNA from getting worn out! Evidence from epidemiological studies and laboratory studies indicates that dietary factors are important in the causation of cancer at many sites. Extensive studies have concluded that diets high in fat, low in fiber and/or low in fruits and vegetables are associated with an increase incidence of mortality from various cancers.

Diets with a higher intake of plant foods, especially yellow and green vegetables and citrus fruits is associated with reduced risk of several cancers, notably cancer of the stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, bladder, endometrial, cervix and ovary. So how is America doing on eating foods to prevent cancer? And what can we do differently to improve our diets.

- Fewer than 1 in 10 Americans meet fruit or vegetable intake recommendations.

- One quarter of all vegetables consumed by children and adolescents are French fries.

- Kid's intakes of all fruits and of dark green and/or deep yellow vegetables are very low compared with recommendations.

- Fewer than 10% of 1- to 2- year-olds consume a dark green vegetable a day 'green foods are important for eye health and often contain folate acid which is good for your heart.

- Only one in five children eats five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

- Beta-carotene in sweet potatoes, pumpkins and carrots is converted to vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy mucous membranes and healthy eyes.

- Scientists have also reported that carotenoid-rich foods can help reduce risk of cancer, heart disease and can improve immune system function.

How to fix it!

Creating a colorful fruit smoothie or having your child find a new dark green or deep yellow fruit or vegetable they haven't tied yet are 2 ways to have new food adventures. Find fun ways to expose children to a variety of fruits and vegetables at an early age. Try our vegetable logic puzzle with your school aged child. See fun eating tips below:

- In our house, broccoli is called dinosaur trees and tomato sauce used as dip becomes swamp sauce.

- Cauliflower's name ranges from snow clouds to Santa puffs.

- Our spaghetti often comes from spaghetti squash, a deep yellow food packed with nutrients which kids love because it's can be play with just like spaghetti.

- Yellow peppers also make a great snack and in the summer are fairly easy to grow in a wooden whiskey barrel, a deep pot or in the ground. Grow, eat and enjoy!



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Halas-Liang, MA, RD, CDE, CNSD is the Program Coordinator for the Online Certificate in Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports. This program is offered in partnership with Colleges/Universities throughout the nation and can be taken anywhere. To learn more, go to http://www.efslibrary.net . She is also founder of http://www.superkidsnutrition.com , where she is "saving the world, one healthy food at a time (TM)."

Garlic: a natural medicine

Garlic was used as a medicine from ancient times. In Indian subcontinent it was used before 5000 years ago, according to the ancient sanskrit documents. The Chinese used garlic as a wound healing and benefecial health qualities before 3000 years ago. In 1858, Louis Pasteur praised the anti-bacterial properties of it. In first and second world war surgeons used it as an antibiotic.

Garlic contains a sulphar containing compound allicin. Allicin gives it's taste and aroma and is thought to be the key ingredient that gives it's natural health benefits.

Garlic kills 30 types of bacteria which are responsible for intestinal disorders and digestive problems. Animal studies, and some early investigational studies in humans, have suggested possible cardiovascular benefits of it. A Czech study found that garlic supplementation reduced accumulation of cholesterol on the vascular walls of animals

It has been used for hundreds of years to treat dysentery. It helps to kill intestinal worms and other parasites. It also has antifungal properties to prevent and help treat intestinal disorders such as candida. Garlic's antifungal qualities has also been used to treat fungal and bacterial skin infections as well as infections of the lung, sinus, bladder, vagina, colds and flu.

It helps in the regulation of blood sugar.it is a blood thinner that reduces the possibility of strokes and atherosclerosis. Garlic has been found to reduce the size of certain tumors and help prevent cancer especially in the digestive system. As a natural antibiotic, it kills some strains of bacteria that have become immune or resistant to prescription synthetic antibiotics without harming beneficial bacteria we need for our digestive health.

Although garlic as a medical supplement used by the ancient people, but it has real antimicrobial properties which does not resist the microbes to the body like classical antibiotics. So in this modern age people turn to use it again as a medical supplement.



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studying in biochemistry and molecular biology. Now started blogging in herbal medicine. find my blogs on http://herballifestyles.blogspot.com/ and http://herbalremediesonyourlife.blogspot.com/

What Do You Know About A Bladder Infection And Turmeric?

If you have a bladder infection and turmeric has been recommended by someone, the reason is due to the natural anti-bacterial activity of curcumin, a compound found in the plant's rhizomes. If you have frequent infections of this type, there are several things that you can do to help reduce the frequency. First, you probably need to drink more plain water.

Urine cleans bacteria out of the urinary tract. Drinking water, of course, keeps the body hydrated and usually increases the number of times that you urinate every day. Other beverages are actually dehydrating. You may feel as though your thirst has been quenched, but if you pay attention to how many other beverages you drink in a day's time, you will realize that they are not hydrating your body, at least not much.

Eight ounces of cranberry juice every day helps reduce the risk of bladder infection and turmeric can help, too. Cranberry juice increases the acidity in the bladder and urinary tract. This acidic environment is not ideal for bacteria to grow.

The way that the bacteria get into the bladder is by way of the urinary tract. Women have a shorter urinary tract than men, so they generally have more bladder infections. Things that contribute to infections include tub-baths, hot tubs and douching. Wearing tight underwear that does allow moisture to evaporate contributes, as well.

There have been no specific studies concerning bladder infection and turmeric, because infections of that type are easy to treat with traditional antibiotics. However, taking antibiotics on a regular basis causes a variety of health problems. Taking a little turmeric every day supports healthy immune system function.

Studies that are currently ongoing concern the benefit of curcumin for treating Alzheimer's and various kinds of cancer. Those are diseases that are not easy to treat, with the drugs that are currently available.

A daily dose of curcumin may reduce your risk of both of those diseases, as well as heart disease, arthritis and other age-related diseases. But, the antioxidant must be protected from stomach acid or it will quickly break down into an inactive substance and in order to increase absorption, piperine should be included.

Piperine is an antioxidant found in black pepper. It enhances the absorption of amino acids and other nutrients. It is included in some of the better multi-nutritional supplements for that reason and also because it has anti-inflammatory activity of its own.

When a person has a bladder infection and turmeric is suggested, it may be due to the anti-inflammatory, as well as the anti-bacterial activity of the plant. Inflammation is present whenever there is an infection. But chronic inflammation is a big problem for many people. That type of inflammation can only be addressed with natural anti-inflammatories, like curcumin.

There are some multi-nutritional supplements that contain dozens of natural anti-inflammatories, as well as your basic vitamins and minerals. Now that you know a little more about the connection between a bladder infection and turmeric, you might want to learn how to choose a good daily supplement. Visit my website today to learn about a multi-nutritional supplement I've discovered that I'd like to share with you.



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Gordon Hall is fervent about enabling you and everyone to live a healthy lifestyle, and is an ardent reviewer of herbal, vitamin and mineral extracts. To discover which supplements Gordon recommends after far ranging and extensive research. Visit his website now at : http://www.your-supplement-resource-site.info