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"The One Minute Cure is a book that claims to be The Secret to Healing Virtually All Diseases. Whether or not this is true, this is certain to be a good read and controversial book. The One Minute Cure
3:01 PM
Wolfberry, commonly known as Goji is the fruit, or berry found on a deciduous, woody perennial plant found in China. Some of the goji berry medicinal uses are for inflammation(arthritis) and also some skin conditions. The earliest mention of wolfberry occurs in the 7th century Tang Dynasty treatise Yaoxing Lun. Goji berry has tremendous anti-oxidant properties and also has properties to protect against cardiovascular disease and vision problems. Goji berries also contain many nutrients including:
11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals
18 amino acids
6 essential vitamins
8 polysaccharides and 6 monosaccharides
5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid
beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols
5 carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin (below), lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, a xanthophyll
numerous phenolic pigments (phenols) associated with antioxidant properties
also contains calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene-The most efficient pro-vitamin A carotenoid.
11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals
18 amino acids
6 essential vitamins
8 polysaccharides and 6 monosaccharides
5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid
beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols
5 carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin (below), lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, a xanthophyll
numerous phenolic pigments (phenols) associated with antioxidant properties
also contains calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene-The most efficient pro-vitamin A carotenoid.
1:22 PM
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says the swine flu outbreak is moving closer to becoming a pandemic.
WHO flu chief Dr. Keiji Fukuda told reporters on Wednesday that developments in the disease are moving the agency closer to raising its pandemic alert to phase 5, indicating widespread human-to-human transmission.
He said the health body was monitoring the situation but was not yet ready to move the pandemic alert level up from its current level of 4, which means it is being passed among people.
Phase 6 is the highest in the scale and is for a full-scale pandemic.
Fukuda said there was no evidence the virus was slowing down.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
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WHO flu chief Dr. Keiji Fukuda told reporters on Wednesday that developments in the disease are moving the agency closer to raising its pandemic alert to phase 5, indicating widespread human-to-human transmission.
He said the health body was monitoring the situation but was not yet ready to move the pandemic alert level up from its current level of 4, which means it is being passed among people.
Phase 6 is the highest in the scale and is for a full-scale pandemic.
Fukuda said there was no evidence the virus was slowing down.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
Rest of story
2:35 PM
I guess it's time for us to talk about the swine flu since it seems to be the only thing on the news these days. What is swine flu? It is an influenza caused by any strain of the flu virus found in swine(pigs). Swine flu is common in pigs but is rarely found in humans. Swine flu can mutate into a strain of the virus that is contagious in humans. That is believed to be what has happened in the recent outbreak of swine flu that has occured in Mexico, Canada, and the United States. People who work with poultry and swine are at risk of infection with influenza from these animals if the animals carry a strain that is also able to infect humans.
Symptoms of Swine Flu:
Swine flu and regular influenza are very similar in that they have most of the same symtoms. One major difference is that most people have diarrhea or vomiting with the swine flu. This is very uncommon with the regular strain of influenza except in children.
What are some of the things we can do to prevent catching the flu? The best thing you can do of course is to stay away from people who have it, but that's not always possible because you don't know who may have the virus. There are of course ways to boost your immune system. There is always the old stand by vitamin C which is known for boosting the immune system. A natural product that has shown tremendous ability at preventing influenza is colloidal silver.
Three herbs known for their immune boosting powers are echenecia, goldenseal, and astralgus. Of course wash your hands regularly and keep plenty of hand sanitzer near by. Don't let the media scare you with their nightly reports of this outbreak. They have a tendecy to sensationalize everything. Just do the things you do during the regular influenza season and you should be fine.
Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor and these statements are not meant to treat or diagnose any illness. Talk to your Doctor before taking any products.
Symptoms of Swine Flu:
Swine flu and regular influenza are very similar in that they have most of the same symtoms. One major difference is that most people have diarrhea or vomiting with the swine flu. This is very uncommon with the regular strain of influenza except in children.
What are some of the things we can do to prevent catching the flu? The best thing you can do of course is to stay away from people who have it, but that's not always possible because you don't know who may have the virus. There are of course ways to boost your immune system. There is always the old stand by vitamin C which is known for boosting the immune system. A natural product that has shown tremendous ability at preventing influenza is colloidal silver.
Three herbs known for their immune boosting powers are echenecia, goldenseal, and astralgus. Of course wash your hands regularly and keep plenty of hand sanitzer near by. Don't let the media scare you with their nightly reports of this outbreak. They have a tendecy to sensationalize everything. Just do the things you do during the regular influenza season and you should be fine.
Disclaimer: I am not a Doctor and these statements are not meant to treat or diagnose any illness. Talk to your Doctor before taking any products.
12:21 PM
Active ingredients: Methyl Salicylate 35%, Menthol 16%. Inactive ingredients: Eucalyptus oil 3%, Light Mineral oil 39%, Spike Lavender oil 7%.
Kwan Loong Oil is aproduct of Asia. It is used for the relief of muscle and joint pain such as backaches, arthritis, bruises, sprains and strains. It provides warming, penetrating relief of these plus many more.
Testimonials:
J. Hoffman says on Amazon My mother was from Hong Kong and used Kwan Loong Oil for her aches and pains for as long as I can remember. I started using Kwan Loong Oil after I was in an accident and had severe headaches and neckahes (about 30 years ago). It worked to relieve the pain. My husband had a bad knee and I had him put some Kwan Loong Oil on it and he swears by it as well. Whenever he has tweeked his back, he puts the oil on and it makes the pain better. We have since shared this wonder oil with our friends when they have complained of various aches and pains and they are amazed on how it works. I am so glad we found it here at Amazon because the store we use to buy it at has gone out of business and we were not sure where we were going to be able to get it. It really works not just for pain but also for congestion, you can rub it on your chest just like you would Vicks or dab a little under you nose. It aborbs quickly and lasts for a long time.
Blackie Parker from the great state of Texas says Kwan Loong Oil is the best thing he has ever found to ease the pain of his arthritis. This product is affectionately known as Snake Oil by those in the know in Texas. It's their way of being sure it's available when they need it. So I guess not every snake oil salesman is just some theiving peddler. This stuff is for real. Highly recommended by all my family in Texas. I have just ordered two bottles for my eighty year old dad. He can't wait to try it.
Kwan Loong Oil is aproduct of Asia. It is used for the relief of muscle and joint pain such as backaches, arthritis, bruises, sprains and strains. It provides warming, penetrating relief of these plus many more.
Testimonials:
J. Hoffman says on Amazon My mother was from Hong Kong and used Kwan Loong Oil for her aches and pains for as long as I can remember. I started using Kwan Loong Oil after I was in an accident and had severe headaches and neckahes (about 30 years ago). It worked to relieve the pain. My husband had a bad knee and I had him put some Kwan Loong Oil on it and he swears by it as well. Whenever he has tweeked his back, he puts the oil on and it makes the pain better. We have since shared this wonder oil with our friends when they have complained of various aches and pains and they are amazed on how it works. I am so glad we found it here at Amazon because the store we use to buy it at has gone out of business and we were not sure where we were going to be able to get it. It really works not just for pain but also for congestion, you can rub it on your chest just like you would Vicks or dab a little under you nose. It aborbs quickly and lasts for a long time.
Blackie Parker from the great state of Texas says Kwan Loong Oil is the best thing he has ever found to ease the pain of his arthritis. This product is affectionately known as Snake Oil by those in the know in Texas. It's their way of being sure it's available when they need it. So I guess not every snake oil salesman is just some theiving peddler. This stuff is for real. Highly recommended by all my family in Texas. I have just ordered two bottles for my eighty year old dad. He can't wait to try it.
11:42 AM
Scientific/medical name(s): Lentinus edodes, Lentinula edodes
The Shiitake mushroom is a native Asian fungus that grows in the forest. Extracts of this fungus are used in herbal remedies. Sometimes the whole mushroom is used as well.
Animal studies have shown this fungus to have antitumor properties as well as cholestrol lowering benefits. It also showed the ability to inhibit viruses. More studies are needed on this product to prove it's benefits to humans although it is highly recommended as a dietary supplement.
According to the American Cancer Institute promoters of this product claim this fungus reduces tumor activity and lowers the side effects of traditional cancer treatment.
The American Cancer Society says,"Animal studies have shown some positive results regarding the antitumor, cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects of several active compounds in shiitake mushrooms.
There have been some studies in humans. At least one randomized clinical trial of lentinan has shown it to prolong life of patients with advanced and recurrent stomach and colorectal cancer who were also given chemotherapy. Lentinan is a beta glucan (sometimes called beta glycan) that is found in several mushrooms, yeasts, and other foods. Beta glucan is a polysaccharide, a large and complex molecule made up of smaller sugar molecules. The beta glucan polysaccharide is believed to stimulate the immune system and activate certain cells and proteins that attack cancer, including macrophages, T-cells, and natural killer cells. In laboratory studies, beta glucan appears to slow the growth of cancer in some cell cultures.
The Shiitake mushroom is a native Asian fungus that grows in the forest. Extracts of this fungus are used in herbal remedies. Sometimes the whole mushroom is used as well.
Animal studies have shown this fungus to have antitumor properties as well as cholestrol lowering benefits. It also showed the ability to inhibit viruses. More studies are needed on this product to prove it's benefits to humans although it is highly recommended as a dietary supplement.
According to the American Cancer Institute promoters of this product claim this fungus reduces tumor activity and lowers the side effects of traditional cancer treatment.
The American Cancer Society says,"Animal studies have shown some positive results regarding the antitumor, cholesterol-lowering, and virus-inhibiting effects of several active compounds in shiitake mushrooms.
There have been some studies in humans. At least one randomized clinical trial of lentinan has shown it to prolong life of patients with advanced and recurrent stomach and colorectal cancer who were also given chemotherapy. Lentinan is a beta glucan (sometimes called beta glycan) that is found in several mushrooms, yeasts, and other foods. Beta glucan is a polysaccharide, a large and complex molecule made up of smaller sugar molecules. The beta glucan polysaccharide is believed to stimulate the immune system and activate certain cells and proteins that attack cancer, including macrophages, T-cells, and natural killer cells. In laboratory studies, beta glucan appears to slow the growth of cancer in some cell cultures.
7:10 AM
Snake oil was a popular term once used to describe medicines being sold by traveling salesmen in the Old West. The product was basically whiskey with a few ingredients in some to convince the people of it's effectiveness to cure certain ailments. There was a product for nearly every ailment that man can imagine. Well it seems that some things never change. It seems that nearly every MLM company active today has a product that most people would consider Snake Oil. But are they really snaked oil or do these products actually work? I will be reviewing MLM and natural products taht claim to cure all ailments. I am not a Medical Doctor but I can assure that my reviews will be fair and objective. My hope is that this blog will help prospective users of these products get a better understanding of these products.
