Astragalus

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Astragalus has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years and it is still being used in this current day. Astragalus membranaceus plant (Astragalus Huáng Qí), is in the, legume, Fabaceae, and Faboideae family. The Fabaceae also known as Leguminose, that are quite large and economically important to flowering plants; they commonly known as the legumes, beans, and pea family. The legume family is the largest of the flowering plants. Fabaceae are mostly herbs, however, it includes shrubs and trees that grows in both temperate and tropical climates. Faboideae is the subfamily of this plant and Astragalus has a large genus of about  3000 species of herbs and shrubs. Some of these species  of Astragalus have the toxin swainsonine that is poisonous and is harmful to livestock. I will add, that swainsonine is also used in some chemotherapy drugs. Make sure to check if you are on chemotherapy, they affects maybe different than it is in animals; so check with your health provider. My advice is to look into a more holistic approach that heals; minus all of the side effects that chemotherapy has because there are PLENTY of other options.

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The Astragalus plant is known as a protector, a shield for the immune system, and for the overall wellness of your health. It strengthens the immune system as it forms a defense mechanism against pernicious threats; so, it is excellent for those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, herpes, or can be used as preventive medicine for those dis-eases, with guidance from a certified practicing Holistic or Naturopathic practitioner.

This plant is great also for stress; taking this herb will aid your body to adapt to it. Stress destroys the immune and nervous systems which causes the blood to inflame. The depth of the immune function of this herb helps it promote normal healthy levels of specific cells and tissue function. This plant is not only an anti-oxidant, but also, an anti-inflammatory; so it will give the cells the oxygen that it needs to regenerate properly. It is also great for the liver (a tonic is usually made for the liver), spleen, kidneys, kidney dis-ease, allergies, common cold, upper respiratory infections, asthma, chronic fatigue, mood, stamina/endurance (athletic performance), diabetes, chest pain (angina), heart dis-ease/heart failure, high blood pressure, anemia, blood disorders (Hepatitis B), hearing loss (sudden due to loud noises or deafness), menopausal symptoms, and fibromyalgia. This herb can also be applied onto to skin which it will increase the circulation in the area that it is needed in and it will to speed up a wound in its healing process when it is applied the area of that wound.

Astragalus with a combination of other herbs can help to treat breast, lung, and cervical cancer when taken orally.

Side effects of this herb is not really known, but, it is advised for pregnant women and women who are breast feeding, not to ingest, it may be toxic to the fetus/newborn. Also, for those with auto immune dis-eases such as lupus (SLE systemic lupus erythematosus), Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), muscular sclerosis (MS) to avoid Astragalus because it may just increase and worsen these
conditions.

If you are to purchase this herb in an extract, make sure you read to see if it is organic and alcohol free. It will state it right on the top part on the front part of the labeling on the bottle. If it doesn't, then you know it has alcohol in it; which is normal in the process of extracts. It is the simple fact, that many do not want the alcohol version of extracts and they are given this option by the manufacturer.

This herb can be mixed with organic licorice root, Ashwagandha root, wild oats, holy basil, ginseng, Ligustrum lucidum, Chinese skullcap, Reishi mushrooms, Maitake mushrooms, burdock root, black cohosh, red raspberry leaves, Buplerum; this is not a complete list of herbs, research and questioning is still needed on your end. If you are to drink it in a herbal blend it is 1 tsp of the root, leaves, or flowers to one cup of water; preferably alkaline water that is higher than a 7.0 pH, but, no higher than a 11 pH. That is when the water goes back to being acidic that causes inflammation in the blood due to the lack of alkaline (antioxidant/anti-inflammatory), that oxygenates the cells that helps regenerate them instead of them degenerating (free radicals), by attacking each other. The more measurement of herbs by the teaspoon that you add; the more you must increase the liquid to one cup per each teaspoon being used for the other herbs. The Astragalus powder can be sprinkled in to soups, smoothies, and juices also. 1 tsp to 1 cup of liquids. This herb can also be taken in supplement form also just make sure that if you are in a plant based life style such as myself that the castings around that pill is not made with glycerin/gelatin  that has animal fat in it; the pig to be exact You want a vegetable glycerin/gelatin instead that is plant based; so make sure to read the label on the back of the product. If you are going to take this herb, do not self medicate with any other root without the proper knowledge, training, and guidance from a trained professional. The above dosage is to give you an idea ONLY of what is needed.

As a reminder, if you are on prescription medications; you must NEVER mix herbs with it. Most doctors will inform you to wait 3-4 hours before or after your prescription medication, but, here's the thing, sometimes that pharmaceutical mediation will interact with herbs in such a dangerous way that it can harm you and even take your life. So please be wise and not the fool when it comes to your health and seek the proper care from a certified health professional. 

I live by the motto, "prevention before cure!" Cheers to optimum health and healthy living! Hotep!

Each One Teach One

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Is Cancer Being Used As A Weapon?

Is cancer being used as a weapon? This subject here is a touchy one but also informative. I am only going to state some facts, but, not all. The rest will be up to you, the reader, to seek further inquires on this topic. This is to open your mind on the possibilities that may factor out to be true, but, it is clearly your decision in the end.

Scientifically speaking and having an overstanding of how and why Cancer cells becomes out of control. This is only some examples of what causes this. It is the "lack of" antioxidants and alkaline in the body, food, and water. Which causes an "reaction" in the cells that leads to a deficiency ans a break down to the immune system. When the cells are starved of these powerful fighters the body allows the white blood cells to be attacked by this dis-ease. There are several different parts of blood that are involved in fighting infection. The red blood cells (erythrocytes) contains the rich iron-protein hemoglobin can be produced more radically and out of control than the white blood cells (leukocytes) can "fight back" when the immune system is infected. There is a lack of oxygen that does not allow the cells to regenerate (they can't breathe) themselves. Your blood contains much fewer white blood cells than red although the body can produce white blood cells production to fight infection. So this is why you must replenish your bodies with the proper "fuel" in order for it to maintain healthy function.

Here's a quick theory: Think of your body as a battery. What happens to a battery when it loses the alkaline (that juice; that power; that charge)? It dies, just like the cells in your body does. Same concept. So what is missing must be put back in or "charged" into the body as a "defense" to give back and continue those cells purpose and healthy production.

Let's start this off with the foods that we eat. Many of our foods i.e. meats, poultry, seafood, fruits, nuts, grains, vegetables, & their seeds have been genetically modified and hormone induced for profits and mass production. Let's not forget the Chemical Trails that seems to be appearing more and more everyday from private airlines who are not scheduled for flights that day, but are spraying chemicals. So what does all this mean?

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) have been approved since 1995 and are known to have pesticides that are linked to cancer, birth defects, & the disruption of male hormones. Still, Monsanto , the USDA, and other companies in the same field create & approve these biochemical products that we as consumers purchase and then eat; believing that the proper nutrients are being administered to our bodies. How is that possible when it is "genetically engineered"? There isn't anything "natural" about GMO's. It is exactly what it is "genetically modified." Yet, many big corporations profit off this and the consumers are the ones who suffer physically, & psychologically.

How is that? Hormones & chemicals can alter your mood it unbalances the human body because it is not of nature; it is a foreign substance invading the human body. For instance, fluoride. We are told that fluoride is necessary for dental care by our dentists. We are also told to drink tap water which has fluoride in it; water that many still drink till this day. Then there are the commercials stating that our tap water is safe and is the safest here in the State of Florida. How is that possible? When this toxic fluoride is used in water fluoridation which causes so many side effects in the young, elderly, anyone with impaired kidney disease, diabetics, those who suffer with Vitamin C deficiencies. It has also been confirmed that fluoride is a carcinogen that causes bone cancer in young males when too much is ingested after a period of time. So, why do they tell to use this again? Why would our government allow this knowing that the side effect are horrific and can cause death? Do you see my point?

How many of you take or it has been suggested by your Primary Care Physician to take "artificial sweeteners" such as: Splenda, Equal, NutraSweet, Sweet n Low? What about "die(t)" drinks of ANY KIND OR BRAND? Take notice to the first three letters of the word "diet." That alone should tell you something. These same artificial sweeteners cause cancer. They have a chemical that tries to taste like sugar but is either Aspartame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Acesulfame, Neotame, Cyclamate or some new invention created in their labs for you the consumer i.e. "the guinea pig" to test out. You too are ingesting lethal doses of poisons which have been proven to cause cancer. So, why would your Dr. tell you to take this? I encourage you to ask questions and will leave that for you and your MD to discuss. In my eyes, it is a profit cycle: Insurance Companies+Doctor+Prescription+Pharmacy+Hospital= Patient's health and a whole of of bills which means PROFITS FOR THAT CYCLE , AILMENTS, and EVEN DEATH. As consumers we must take heed to what is being presented. Just because your Dr. tells you to take something does not mean that you don't ask questions; YOU ASK AND ASK INTELLIGENTLY by having a knowing and doing the research.

I have only covered a very thin layer which goes root deep. Take the time out of your lives to learn more about cancer and prevention. Know your body it is the only one you have until it is your time to move on to the next journey; meaning, the next life. Stop falling for these commercials that are psychologically controlling you to buy these products and that are bad for you. Read the back of labels when purchasing groceries; learn the terminologies. Learn more natural ways to detox these toxins that are being consumed on a daily basis or how about you STOP EATING THEM. Grow your own vegetables; more like super foods that can cure. I mean there's so many ways to go around it and I know that they are buying up the small business and still using their labels but are owned by big businesses, but the "true power" lies within your hands as the consumer if we didn't buy it; it wouldn't sell. Don't allow Big Government, their Scientists, and their Allies to continue to control what you eat an drink. New laws have been passed right under our noses and the inevitable it yet to come. What is next for us in this world and the foods that we eat? TAKE back our Agriculture GAIN back your lives.. YOU ARE THE CURE..STOP THE GENOCIDE OF MANKIND..

Take a look at the what Hugo Chavez has to say about the spread of cancer in South America and the amount of Hispanic leaders in South America who have been diagnosed with cancer in the link below. Each One Teach One.

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