Silver Colloids: Scientific Information on Colloidal Silver

Colloidal Silver: Questions Answered

Many forms of colloidal silver and other colloidal minerals are available in health food stores, or on the nutritional supplement aisle of some grocery stores. But do silver colloids work? What's the difference between a silver colloid and ionic silver? What's a mild silver protein, and what does it have to do with colloidal silver? You might even have wondered if it was a myth that ionic silver or mild silver protein products could turn you blue.

And, as with many health and nutrition products, you may have wanted to make sure you know how to read labels to find a good buy. Even when a nutritional supplement works, manufacturers' claims are often conflicting, and they may use different formulations. If you buy a colloidal silver product, how will you know it's the right one? The most effective formula?

Take a look at our colloidal silver product reports, detailing the best and most current research on silver colloids and the effects of ionic silver. Or read Dr. Gibbs' booklet entitled, "Silver Colloids: Do they work?" If you don't find all the answers you were looking for, please email us, we'd love to hear from you.

Professor Ronald J Gibbs was the director of the Center for Colloidal Science at the University of Delaware between 1981 and May, 2000. He has published over 85 reviewed journal articles and five technical reports, edited fourteen books and presented over 60 talks at national and international meetings.



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Discover the Value of Wood Betony

Wood Betony Pedicularis canadensis Other Names:  Betony, Canadian Lousewort, Common Lousewort, Lousewort, Wood Betony, American Lousewort

Habitat     Perennial herb, native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia to Manitoba, south to northern Mexico and east to Florida. Growing in moist open woods, thickets, along roadsides and clearings. Cultivation: Wood Betony is a member of the figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), difficult to cultivate, some reports say that it is a semi- parisic plant. It requires a moist well-drained soil and a partially shaded to sunny area. A low growing hairy plant 5 to 14 inches tall with up to five erect unbranched stems in a clump. A broad whorl of tubular, hooded flowers tops each stem, 10-20 flowers form a cluster. Flowers are about an inch long, may be pale yellow, yellow, red, or even a mixture of the two. Leaves are soft and hairy, alternate, mostly basal, and from 3 to 5 inches long. Leaf blades are fern-like and pinnately dissected, often tinted red. Upper leaves are about an inch long. Gather entire plant, as flowers bloom, dry for later herb use.

Properties:  Wood Betony is a medicinal and edible herb. It was much used by Native Americans and prized for it’s medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities. Leaves and stems are cooked as pot herb. The active constituents in the plant are betaine, betulinic-acid, caffeic-acid, chlorogenic-acid, harpagide, rosmarinic-acid, and tannin. As an alternative medicine it is an emmenagogue , anodyne, anti-tumor, aphrodisiac, blood tonic, cardiac, poultice, stomachic. A medicinal infusion of the roots is used as blood tonic, cardiac for anemia and heart troubles and to treat stomach aches, ulcers, and bloody diarrhea. A medicinal poultice of the crushed root is applied to swellings, sore muscles, varicose veins, and tumors. The roots are finely grated and added to food as an aphrodisiac. A medicinal infusion of the fresh leaves or dried herb has been used to treat a sore throat, tonsillitis, cough and bronchitis. Infusion also used to treat headaches, dizziness, urinary, bladder and kidney pain. Wash or dip in a strong decoction is used to rid animals and people of lice and scabies.

Folklore     Indian Love Medicine, the root was carried by a person who was contemplating making love advances. One tribe chopped the root and added it to feed to make a pony fat and vicious to all but its owner. Early Europeans believed that cattle, feeding on lousewort, became covered with lice.

Recipe

"Medicinal" tea: To 1 cup water add 1 tbls. dried herb, bring to boil, steep 10 min. strain, sweeten to taste, drink warm at bed time.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT MONATOMICS, WHITE GOLD, AND ORMUS

                                                                    REAL FOOD THOUGHT


 This post has been generated to clarify many misunderstanding about Monatomics, Monatomic Gold, and ORMUS. As I spoke of before there seems to be a trend taking place with these so-called spiritual instructors that they must find something new to talk about everyday so they have taken to demonizing everything that will assist people in entering higher states of conscious.

This has included MMS, Monatomics, Chakras, and even Meditation itself. It is correct to say that extreme excess, improper application, and incorrect technique of these things may result in side effects but this is common sense.

Too much MMS equals a great deal of trips to the bathroom, so one can follow the instructions on the bottle itself to avoid improper high doses recommended by people attempting to cure full blown diseases. The confusion with Monatomics right now is everyone attempting to use the same name to explain difference types of Monatomics which is highly dependent upon the Alchemist developing the substance.

Incorrect or unbalanced Chakra activation has been known to cause an accompanying imbalance within the applicant but alas this becomes a part of the lesson itself. Many have also heard of the dangers of Kundalini energy that is built up in the meditations such as the Breath of Fire and the results of overloading the body with this energy. So here is the complete knowledge of these substances and there uses throughout history.

Monatomics - Elements having one atom in the molecule. This can be brought about through natural occurrences in nature or through laboratory procedures generally carried out by a chemist. This is where common sense comes in. You can find Monatomics in many places such as volcanic soil, dried up river beds, and even in your own urine. So how all of a sudden does something we have been using naturally for ages and is even produced by our own bodies become a way to keep us from ascending? Simple answer, they are wrong, and confused.

In addition what about elements that are far more harmful than Monatomics such as alcohol? Either someone is attempting to demonize Monatomics or they are confusing Monatomics with another substance.

MONATOMIC PROPERTIES

What you will find in Monatomics is a combination of many trace minerals in there Monatomic state. The minerals are generally much needed within the body as they are seldom found in food and in the normal western diet.

As I have explained in the past certain substance such as Cobalt/B12 the body cannot live without but cannot get from everyday food. In the event the body gets Cobalt it will store it for up to 9 years just to be sure it has the small minute measure it needs to balance you body chemistry. In the event you run out of Cobalt in your body extreme depression ensues even to the point of self termination.

It is the same with many Monatomics listed in this chart, although the symptoms may not be as severe many imbalances in memory, energy, comprehension and much more are caused by deficiencies. So regular Monatomics such as those provided on the Resistance site from Harmonic Innerprises are like advanced daily vitamins containing nutrients that you do not generally ingest daily in a normal lifestyle but your body is in desperate need of.

MONATOMICS HARMONIZE THE BODY ALLOWING IT TO SHIFT INTO THE PROPER FREQUENCY FOR THE ACTIVITY BEING ENGAGED

In conclusion you will find these Monatomics very safe and enhancing with no devastating drawbacks. In addition it is virtually impossible to overdose on this type of Monatomic. The most that you can do is cause a really big headache and some very strange dreams. General administrative directions should be followed.

Monatomic White Gold -This now gets us closer to the controversy and even I have corrected my terminology when referring to Monatomic substances. A general rule of thumb is if the bottle/vial costs less than what the weight of the substance would be in gold than there is no way it can be 99.9% pure Monatomic gold. Gold is $1402 per oz.

The difference you will find with Monatomics and Monatomic White Gold is obvious. One contains various trace minerals in their Monatomic state while the other is pure gold in its Monatomic state. Products such as "Etherium Gold" provided by us contain very small traces of gold, so little it can hardly be considered enough to be categorized as pure Monatomic White Gold.

To explain Monatomic Gold I would have to first explain Gold ( /ˈɡoʊld/). Here is a little secret about gold. Gold is formed from the a supernova nucleosynthesis process. This is basically when a star goes supernova and ejects its particles into another developing planetary system which eventually becomes gold deposits. So it is a fact that Gold comes from stars.

This now gets you closer to why gold at one point was said to be as plentiful as sand in Egypt. Could ingesting pure gold be an act of eating a star? In ancient alchemical treaties it often referred to different types of gold such as Uphaz gold. There was such a difference described in these golds it was said that it would be the greatest integer in determining if whether the Alchemist would be successful in forming the Philosopher's Stone.

Personally I have gone to the end of the Grail quest and I have seen the lies contained within it and how it leads one eventually to, surprise, the Anunakki once again. At this point I have also come to the conclusion that many people professing to be teachers in this field are drones following the mainstream of data being shoveled out to them.

They tend to have very little input that comes from their own experience as they have been following this grail persistently with a group of individuals over time. Generally the one who has the most money finds out the most as they have the ability to travel to the grounds of the Druids and Templars to gather more of the real information.

From the outside looking in it is easy to tell they have remained in their child like phases of stories involving wizards, elves, fairies, castles etc. allowing that to totally blind them from the obvious, which is what those words really mean.The Wizards are Lizards the Elves work for El the Fairies are from the Fire and only the elite class live in Castles high in the caste system.

The entire satanist agenda involves keeping very equipped Beings depending on a father god while they remain in a child like state. In this state they will be abused by the "father" and his representatives "Elves" which is often seen in Catholic churches. Santa = Satan = Saturn = Pa = Pan = Papacy   Satan is Saturn who is El and his servants are Elves. Saturn is Chronos the Father of Time who never changes because he is not subject to Time.

Time is money so people are sacrificing their time (first born) that they should be learning about real life and they miss that course so they return over and over. When that happens generation after generation Time disconnects everyone from their origins as they don't spend Time researching their lineage and talking to the Elders etc. So they have been cut with the scythe of father time the same way the umbilical cord is cut from the child. The growth of the creation at this point is unnatural, the culture "think petri", is unnatural. As the world has problems with money they will have problems with Time and it will be the same, they will run out of both. A conundrum.

The whole agenda was to get the world to speed up by using false "currency" so the current controllers could enjoy the new world as fast as possible. I will be canceling that parade also like new rain.

Time equals change because everything changes in Time this is why during Christmas, the original Saturnalia, the Evergreen trees were used to denote this unchanging ability over time and seasons. Furthermore the Mistletoe was used as an emblem of Saturn because the Mistletoe is actually a parasitic evergreen that lives off other evergreens.

The idea of Monotheism or "One God" removes the God/Spirit from within. Basically when a person thinks there is only one god they also are very clear in understanding that it is not them also simultaneously, thus their power has been removed and they are left vulnerable and dependent. Watch for this.

Forward to Alchemy. So in a nutshell the Alchemist was not just looking for any gold to turn into  Monatomics and ingest, he was in fact looking for a certain kind of gold that could be found scattered about the eastern world. For those that are new to all of this gold cannot be put into the system unless it is in a Monatomic state, other than that it is poisonous. People should also know that the Alchemist were not just turning gold into it's Monatomic state but also metoerites and just about every other element. An element in its first monatomic state gives the person ingesting it the ability to vividly see how the body will react to it. So in effect one is able to use all of its porperties.

I did have an opportunity to speak to Alchemist in Canada who was trained in Germany by a master. He said Monatomics could be made from anything and they often used vegetables, taking them through this process. He said of course it would not have the same effect as Pure Monatomic Gold but it did have an effect. He further went on that blood had even been used as everything could be put in a Monatomic state and ingested for its properties. This is of course were it started to get creepy, but I have grown real tolerant to this kind of stuff in order get the whole story.  By the end of the conversation it was very clear that these "societies" ingest various forms of Monatomics. This version of Monatomics he often referred to as ORMUS and even Quintessence which actually has everything to do with the sickness plaguing our Planet. Quin means 5 or the fifth element. The mighty Quin is the mighty five or Pentagram called Pow or Power. This Being was known as the Quinotaur, or god of the sea fisher and eater of men etc.

So it is clear that the 99.9% pure Monatomic gold involves much more investigation than general Monatomics so we will continue as such to the effects of ingesting pure gold. It is clear that gold is one of the best conductors and this led to major demarcations between Monatomic Gold and "Charged" Monatomic Gold.

The difference is Monatomic Gold will give the body the overall properties of gold conductivity over time, however, charged Monatomic Gold instantly transforms the Ph balance of the body thrusting the person into the gold frequency. Welcome to the danger zone.

Now this whole approach to high spirituality causally is a western thing. Ignorance at times gives one the advantage of not being afraid, that is until they are face to face with the unexpected. The unexpected does not just fade in and out with charged Monatomic Gold and even pure Monatomic Gold when used over a prolong period of time. One is now in the dimension or frequency of the Adepts and there is no demarcation for the good ones and the bad ones, that is for children.

Put very simply pure Monatomic gold whether normal or charged should not be used as a method of gaining higher spiritual awareness. It is rather a tool for those that are already spiritually equipped and aware of the pitfalls of being on another plane with Adepts many of whom have no "physical" residence. I will explain how many of these gold eaters are in the astral plane without physical bodies.

There is something about the whole spiritual experience that truly responds to a person based on how they approach it, it "reads" them beforehand. It will entertain any person but their experience will be tailored just for them. This is why so many people have failed when using cockiness and ignorance while approaching the subject.

There are enough dark Beings on the left sphere of Saturn to take any self proclaimed wanna be evil person for a long ride that they will never forget, or more correctly never remember. So there is a major part of this that requires a person remain free of all inclinations that this knowledge will get them rich and allow them to control everyone with mystical power.

What we are seeing is that there is a huge part of the ideas around taking 99.9% pure Monatomic gold and getting on the spiritual plane that is birthed from other ideas of cheating the pure ascension process. Those kind of ideas land one in in the sphere explain in this excerpt.


This is the warning that some are just beginning to innerstand. This is about the errors that come with using the spiritual knowledge for evil plans, whoever does this the jokes on them. "The March Hare Tricks the April Fool."


ORMUS

MANY PEOPLE ARE CONFUSING MONATOMICS WITH ORMUS WHICH IS NOT AN ELEMENT BUT A ENTIRE CULT

Now we have come to the meat of the subject behind all the conspiracy and fear mongering behind Monatomics and its confusion with ORMUS. Like I said,many people are throwing these terms around but its very clear they have little innerstanding of the occult nature to things and just how encrypted it really is. These high levels of encryptions were invented with diligence to avoid the counterfeiting of the first bank notes issued by the Knights of Solomon.

Decoded - Interest = Enter SET

Allow me to enlighten you a little on who ORMUS is. The Priory of Sion, those in charge of preserving the Merovingian Bloodline, selected a new Grand Master, a Jean de Gisors who in turn adopted the title ORMUS written with the (M) symbol of Virgo and all its various connections with Ichthys fish, visica's, 13th letter of the alphabet etc.

Ormus was in fact an Egyptian sage from Alexandria who in A.D. 46 created the "Order de la Rose-Croix Veritas". The Order of the Rose Cross. Orm is french for Elm and Babylonian for worm or serpent. The entire clan faced treachery on Friday the 13th in France which is why that date is considered taboo as many words were uttered that day of revenge against the Papacy who basically saw an opportunity to take over the whole Pi and made a move since they are all squabbling within the ranks but still are all ruled over by one twisted being they call father. No matter we will deal with him first.


I want to notify everyone now that the only thing keeping me from giving you all of the information about everything is the shear time, energy, and resources I have. I tire of continuously asking people to donate so this research can continue so I'm now delegating that to someone who wants to take that responsibility. People keep emailing me and getting in touch with me saying they are going to do something but time has past and they have done nothing but everyday I'm doing this for you.

Daily I scan the internet and I find very little cohesive information about what is taking place but when I see the Resistance I see all of the scattered information put together and made comprehensive as much as can really be done.  Do not let such a precious resource fail because of selfishness, neglect, and greed. We are asking for help, we have assisted humanity and will continue until we can no longer do it on this level. Please innerstand what it takes to bring this knowledge to the forefront and all the energies that wish it not to be so that I have to deflect daily. Yes money is the problem but Alchemy teaches a small part of the poison becomes the antidote. A small amount of currency compared to what this world has misused, channeled in the proper direction will bring change. All these words indicate so, follow the clues, We are so close.


Post Script:

As far as the Priory of Sion and the Monatomics they ingested you got a hint of it above but it could be as vast as the periodic table itself. In their retinue they have their fathers of Science and many known Nazi's I might add.

Jean de Gisors (1188–1220)
Marie de Saint-Clair (1220–1266)
Guillaume de Gisors (1266–1307)
Edouard de Bar (1307–1336)
Jeanne de Bar (1336–1351)
Jean de Saint-Clair (1351–1366)
Blanche d'Evreux (1366–1398)
Nicolas Flamel (1398–1418)
René d'Anjou (1418–1480)
Iolande de Bar (1480–1483)
Sandro Filipepi (1483–1510)
Léonard de Vinci (1510–1519)
Connétable de Bourbon (1519–1527)
Ferdinand de Gonzague (1527–1575)
Louis de Nevers (1575–1595)
Robert Fludd (1595–1637)
J. Valentin Andrea (1637–1654)
Robert Boyle (1654–1691)
Isaac Newton (1691–1727)
Charles Radclyffe (1727–1746)
Charles de Lorraine (1746–1780)
Maximilian de Lorraine (1780–1801)
Charles Nodier (1801–1844)
Victor Hugo (1844–1885)
Claude Debussy (1885–1918)
Jean Cocteau (1918–1963)

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Vaccine pioneer admits adding cancer-causing virus to Vaccine

In this interview Dr. Maurice Hilleman reveals some astounding revelations. He admits that Merck drug company vaccines (Polio) had been deliberately contaminated with SV40, a cancer-causing monkey virus from 1953 - 63.

For years, researchers suggested that millions of vials of polio vaccine, contaminated with SV40, infected individuals which caused human tumors, and by 1999, molecular evidence of SV40 infections were showing up in children born after 1982. Some experts now suggest the virus may have remained in the polio vaccine until as late as 1999.

In 2002, the journal Lancet published compelling evidence that contaminated polio vaccine was responsible for up to half of the 55,000 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cases that were occurring each year. And there is the likelihood that there was an importing and spreading of the AIDS virus in the same manner, as revealed in the video.

At first no one could fathom how the virus had been transmitted into the human population, but this shocking video proves that it was deliberately added to the vaccine by Dr. Maurice Hilleman, which was "good science" at that time.

Just Who is Dr. Maurice Hilleman?
Now, for those of you who may think Dr. Hilleman was just another crackpot (he passed away in 2005), think again. He was, and still is, the leading vaccine pioneer in the history of vaccines. He developed more than three dozen vaccines—more than any other scientist in history—and was the developer of Merck's vaccine program.

He was a member of the U.S. National Academy of Science, the Institute of Medicine, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society, and received a special lifetime achievement award from the World Health Organization.

When he was chief of the Department of Respiratory Diseases with what's now the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, he discovered the genetic changes that occur when the influenza virus mutates, known as shift and drift. He was also one of the early vaccine pioneers to warn about the possibility that simian viruses might contaminate vaccines.So Dr. Hilleman knew what he was talking about. And in his own words, "vaccines have to be considered the bargain basement technology for the 20th Century."

Tags: cancer causing vaccines safety polio Dr. Maurice Hilleman risks dangers MMR children immunisation science deseases SV40 monkey virus aids HIV medicine inoculation HPV vaccine Gardasil flu shot swine pig baby health potential contamination Merck drug company bayer exposed pharma big business lives murder

WildAlchemist's Note: These guys are hard core criminals and should be behind bars, end of story.

How Vitamin D Reduces Incidence of Cancer

In a new study, researchers at the UCSD School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center used a complex computer prediction model to determine that intake of vitamin D3 and calcium would prevent 58,000 new cases of breast cancer and 49,000 new cases of colorectal cancer annually in the US and Canada. The researchers model also predicted that 75% of deaths from these cancers could be prevented with adequate intake of vitamin D3 and calcium. Join Dr. Cedric Garland, lead researcher on the study, as he discusses the implications of these findings and the proposed actions. Series: Vitamin D Deficiency - Treatment and Diagnosis [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 16941]

Black Cumin Seed - The Destroyer of Diseases

Black Seed Health Benefits - Published Reports


Published Scientific Reports confirm that Black Seed has an astounding array of health benefits, including:

Increases immune function.
~ U.S. Patents Sections, Antiviral Agents Bulletin #5,482,711

Black seed stimulates bone marrow and immune cells and raises the interferon production, protects normal cells against cell destroying effects of viruses, destroys tumor cells and raises the number of anti-bodies producing B cells.
~ Cancer Immuno-biology Laboratory ,South Carolina

Black seed contains valuable unsaturated fatty acids, for example Linoleic and Gammalinolen acids get into the organism. By that it possible to reach a synthesis of important immune regulating substances derived as from Prostaglandin E1. Linoleic acid stabilizes the cell membranes and Prostaglandin has the effect of inhibiting inflammation. By that the immune reactions are stopped which cause the illnesses and which otherwise could be the start of many chronic illnesses like acne and hayfever right up to cancer.
~ Dr. Peter Schleicher Immunologist, Munich, Germany

Black seed proves to have an ant histamine, ant-oxidant, anti-biotic, anti-mycotic and broncho-dilating effect.
~ Study of Black seed oil on humans, American Scientists

Black seed is truly a remarkable herb that has been used for over 3000 years. It contains over 100 valuable components. It is a significant source of essential fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates and other vitamins and minerals. " The seeds are also rich in sterols, especially beta-sitosterol, which is known to have anticarcinogenic activity".
~ Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC. O.M.D

Black seed tests prove to be genuine universal remedy.
~ Pharmaceutical newspaper, Wissenschaftlicher Text

Black seed is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
~ Phytochemicals of Nigella sativa seeds. Food Chemistry

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Other Benefits Include:

Improves kidney function

Promotes regulation of blood pressure

Promotes detoxification of the liver

Promotes the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucus, or other matter from the respiratory tract, including the treatment of bronchial asthma (expectorant)

Stimulates the production of perspiration

Promotes meses in women

Promotes the increase of milk production in nursing mothers

Induces the expulsion of gas from the stomach and intestines (carminative)

Has been found to increase sperm count in men

Promotes the expulsion of intestinal parasites

Promotes digestion and elimination

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Lucuma The Fruit

LUCUMA is a fruit, a color and a fair trade company!

The why for our name Lucuma Designs comes often: “Lucuma”, before anything else, is a Peruvian fruit. In Peru this word is also used to name the Orange-Yellow color of the flesh in the ripened fruit as shown in our Logo! We choose our name Lucuma Designs to honor the vibrancy and colorfulness of our Peruvian folk art and people!


The Lucuma Fruit

Lucuma is a delicately flavored tropical fruit native to the cool highlands of coastal valleys in Peru. With its high nutritional value, it has been an important crop since ancestral times, proven by the many ceramic remains from the Moche and later Inca cultures alluding to this great fruit. In fact, it was once referred to as the Gold of the Incas. It’s tasty flavor and aroma are hard to describe or compare to any other. Some may say it tastes like caramel custard and others a bit like pumpkin. Its texture, unlike most fruits, is dry, quite starchy and with a paste-like consistency that melts in your mouth. You have to try it!

The scientific name for this fruit is Pouteria Lucuma and it grows best at altitudes above 1,000 m up to 2400 meters. It has an ovoid shape of about 5 to 8 cm long, green yellowish color when ripe. Pealing its thin skin reveals a dry and starchy orange-yellow flesh. Peru is the main producer, although it is also now grown in parts of Chile. The bulk of the production is used in dehydrated form with only a small percentage reaching the local markets to be consumed fresh. Once dehydrated, the lucuma powder (or flour) is mainly sold as flavoring to be used in ice creams and other dairy products.

Lucuma ice cream is the best!

In Peru, it is a favorite. Some say lucuma ice cream's popularity surpasses even the common vanilla and chocolate flavors!

Fresh Lucuma is always best!

By far, the best way to eat it is fresh. So if you are lucky to visit Peru in its summer months, from January to April, do ask for it at any grocery store or fruit market. Also ask around to find Lucuma ice cream made from the fresh fruit! Be aware that only specialty ice cream shops usually make their own using fresh lucuma, and most commercial ice-cream brands use the dried lucuma flour, which does not have the same taste or smooth texture. And while enjoying the lucuma fruit, remember to check out the local handicraft markets!

Where to find Lucuma in the US?

A good bet is to try it out at your local Peruvian restaurant. With the popularity of Peruvian cuisine on the rise, Peruvian restaurants are opening in many major cities so very likely you may find more than one close to you. If you do, we hope you get adventurous exploring one of the most flavorful and rich cuisines of the planet. And while you are it, find out if they also serve Lucuma ice-cream! We are sure you won’t regret it!

As for finding the real fruit here in the US, we heard there are few people growing it already in California and even in Hawaii! What we haven’t heard yet is of anyone growing the Lucuma fruit in a commercial way outside of Peru or Chile. Because the Lucuma fruit ripens quickly, and it is soft and quite delicate, transporting fresh Lucuma fruit has been a challenge.

A good compromise from the fresh fruit, is to have it as frozen Lucuma pulp which makes a decent substitute for making ice cream, juices, milk shakes and even for baking! Fortunately it has become more and more common in areas with a decent Latin American or Peruvian population. Try asking a Latin market near you. There's a good chance they may have it in their freezer section!

A third choice is to find it in the freeze dried or dehydrated form which is shelf stable while preserving a little more of its natural flavor compared to the normally dried Lucuma flour. Fortunately, there are few online sources (see below) where you can buy dried Lucuma.




Source - http://www.lucuma.com/

Pau d'arco - What You Need To Know About Before You Buy

Before you try Paudarco you should know what it is and where it comes from. Pau d'Arco is extracted from the inner bark of the Tabebuia Impetiginosa or Tabebuia Avellanedae trees. These trees are also known as Taheebo trees and are most commonly found in South America and sometimes in Central America. However, you can occasionally find them in Florida as well. Pau darco has been used throughout history by cultures such as the Incas, Aztecs and Indio tribes.

A tea or tincture of Pau d'Arco have been shown to have beneficial effects for those suffering from cancer. Claims have been made that the tea can help alleviate some symptoms of chemotherapy and even result in tumor remission. Dr. Daniel B. Mowrey has conducted extensive research on Pau d'Arco and has stated that "Lapacho has produced clinical anti-cancer effects without side effects." Lapacho is a derivitave of Pau d'arco.

Pau d'acro can also help fight the fungus Candida Albicans which results in the more commonly know yeast infection. Clinical studies of paudarco have shown a strong 'in vitro' effect against many other bacteria, fungi and yeast. In fact research has shown that pau darco exhibits antiviral properties against viruses such as herpes, influenza, polio and others.

Pau d'Arco has even been shown to be antiparisitic and can be effective against many parasites. It has even been shown to be useful as an anit-inflammatory.

The Pau d'Arco bark is dried, shredded and made into a tea which has a slightly bitter taste.

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Cannabis oil is a highly efficient natural cancer cure

(NaturalNews) Ever since the mid 70s, medical scientists have been well aware of the beneficial effects of cannabinoid compounds over cancerous cells. Thanks to modern science, over a dozen studies conducted during recent years have been able to partially reveal just how it works. Yet cannabis is still not endorsed by pharmaceutical companies as a cancer cure, and since it is not promoted through mainstream channels, very few people are aware of its benefits. Consequently, it is not sought after as an alternative to disfiguring chemotherapy and other harmful drugs.

Laboratory tests conducted in 2008 by a team of scientists formed as a joint research effort between Spain, France and Italy, and published in The Journal Of Clinical Investigation, showed that the active ingredient in marijuana, known as tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, can function as a cure for brain cancer by inducing human glioma cell death through stimulation of autophagy.

The study concluded that via the same biochemical process THC could terminate multiple types of cancers, affecting various cells in the body. Other studies have shown that cannabinoids may work by various mechanisms, including inhibiting cell growth, inducing cell death, and inhibiting tumor metastasis.

What is amazing is that while cannabinoids effectively target and kill cancerous cells, they do not affect healthy, normal cells and may actually protect them against cellular death. Moreover, cannabinoids are also researched for their pain-modulation and anti-inflammatory abilities as they bind to special receptors in the brain, much like opioid derivatives that are commonly prescribed today.

Further evidence to support the effects of cannabis extract on malignant cells comes from the real life experience of individuals who have successfully overcome cancer by using cannabis oil. Examples include a patient, who managed to completely cure his skin cancer by simply applying cannabis oil onto the affected areas of the skin, as well as another, who recovered from a severe head injury with the aid of hemp oil.

One of the cannabinoids that has displayed amazing medical properties is cannabidiol, or CBD - a non-psychoactive compound that is regarded by some as the medical discovery of the 21st century, and with good reason. Research indicates that CBD can relieve convulsions, reduce inflammation, lower anxiety and suppress nausea, while also inhibiting cancer development. In addition, CBD has exhibited neuroprotective properties, relieving symptoms of dystonia and proving just as effective as regular antipsychotics in the treatment of schizophrenia.

What stands out is that from the vast amount of research and data available, as well as the personal experiences of cancer survivors, is that no chemotherapy currently being used medically can match the non-toxic anti-carcinogenic and anti-tumorigenic effects of these natural plant compounds.

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Explore the Virtues of Jamaican Sarsaparilla

A popular herbal ingredient in sodas during the days of the "Wild West," Sarsaparilla

Family: Smilacaceae (smilax-greenbrier) – Liliaceae (lily)
Botanical: Smilax aristolochiifolia (also known as Smilax medica)

Other Common Names: Smilax, Gray Sarsaparilla, Mexican Sarsaparilla, Vera Cruz Sarsaparilla, Equadorian Sarsaparilla, Shot Bush, Red-bearded Sarsaparilla, Brown Sarsaparilla, Jamaican Sarsaparilla, Honduran Sarsaparilla, Rabbit Root

History and Uses:
Sarsaparilla is a tropical American perennial plant. Various species are found in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. It is also found throughout India and in the Himalayas, but Sarsaparilla known as Jamaican Sarsaparilla is considered the best, with Honduran and Mexican close behind. This plant derived its name from being exported to Europe through Jamaica. The word, Sarsaparilla, is derived from the Spanish words, sarza, meaning a "bramble," and parilla, a vine, referring to the thorny stems of the plant. Its roots, which are used in herbology, burrow deeply into the ground, while its vines are avid climbers. When Sarsaparilla was first brought from Mexico to Spain in the 1500s, it was exalted as a treatment for venereal diseases, such as gonorrhea and syphilis. This caused it to be very popular with pirates and cowboys. Cowboys ordering Sarsaparilla usually requested this drink after visiting brothels. However, it was not as effective as the claims touted. In the mid-1800s, the brewed plant became very popular in the United States as a spring tonic. The root was used commercially as a foaming ingredient and flavoring in root beer and other soft drinks. Primary chemical constituents of this herb include saponins (sapogenins, parillin), glycosides, sitosterol, stigmasterin, resin, fat and sugar. Sarsaparilla also contains calcium, copper, iron, iodine, manganese, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulfur,

B-complex and vitamins A, C and D. Sarsaparilla Root is said to be good for gout, rheumatism, colds, fevers and catarrhal problems, as well as for relieving flatulence. Sarsaparilla is said to reduce fevers by helping cool down the body and promoting perspiration. A tea made from it has also been used externally for skin problems, scrofula, ringworm and tetters. The smoke of Sarsaparilla was once recommended for asthma conditions. It is also very useful as a tonic, alterative, diaphoretic and diuretic. Sarsaparilla is said to purify the urogenital tract, dispelling all infection and inflammation. Sarsaparilla's diaphoretic and blood-cleansing action is also useful for rheumatic inflammation. It is thought to stimulate the production of reproductive hormones and is said to have a tonic action on the sexual organs. Sarsaparilla is believed to increase testosterone and progesterone levels in the body, as well as excite the passions, making men more virile and women more sensuous. Externally, it can be used as a wash for genital sores or herpes, or as a hot fomentation for painful, arthritic joints. Additionally, because heavy metallic contaminants form in the blood from the foul and corrupted air breathed in daily by millions of people in large metropolitan areas affected by smog, Sarsaparilla is said to be especially good for removing these heavy metals if taken properly.

Recommended Usage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should avoid Sarsaparilla. Large amounts of Sarsaparilla (many times the recommended dosage) may cause gastro-intestinal irritation, and if that occurs, dosage should be reduced or stopped. People who take bloodthinning medications (Coumadin, etc.) should not use Sarsaparilla, and other prescription medication should not be taken at the same time as Sarsaparilla, because the medicine may be absorbed or excreted more rapidly. According to the German Commission E monograph, Sarsaparilla may cause stomach irritation and temporary kidney irritation.

Source - http://www.viable-herbal.com/

The Truth About Prunella

Prunella Vulgaris and Herbal Remedies

Biological Description

Biological name of Prunella is Prunella vulgaris L. from family Lamiaceae. A perennial herb also known under the names of Woundwort, Heal-all, Wound Root, Carpenter's Herb, Heart of the Earth, and other rather poetic words. Prunella is truly considered one of the self heal plant that can cure lots of ailments (but only a qualified herbalist should give you careful recommendation in using it).

Prunella grows up to 60 сm high. It has rather thick dark green stem, few broad leaves and purple-brown, blue-purple or sometimes yellow-white flowers. The plant flowers from May to September.

Growing

You can find the plant almost everywhere in Europe, Asia, North America and North Africa. It is a common garden plant that considered being a weed. Prunella is native to all those regions mentioned above.

It prefers to grow in moist and slightly dry soils. You can find Prunella in open woods, fields, gardens, pastures, roadsides and almost in every other sites.

Parts Used

In herbal medicine the above ground part of Prunella is used - Herba Prunellae. It is prepared in flowering season.

Market

Prunella is available in dried form, in form of poultice, tinctures and capsules (most available forms) on the market. The whole fresh plant is also used. You can find also Prunella Tea (often together with some other herbs, for example with Oregano), Prunella mouthwash and Prunella as one of the main constituent in different herbal preparations.

Action

Healing herb is high in antioxidants, essential oil, Pentacyclic triterpenes, tannin, beta carotene, and Rutin. It also contains Vitamin C, Vitamin K and rather important Vitamin B-1.

Prunella is famous for its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, is also a diuretic, liver stimulant, astringent and antispasmodic. The plant is an effective bitter tonic and immune stimulant.

Health Benefits

Along with some culinary usage (for salads as every other plant) Prunella is used internally and externally for different medical purposes.

Internally Prunella is used in capsules, tinctures and teas mainly due to its diuretic and anti-tumor properties for the following conditions and ailments:

- for fever

- in case of sore throat, laryngitis or diphtheria

- for wounds and injury

- colic, spasms and convulsions

- for acne

- for liver disorders and liver weakness

- for jaundice

- for hepatitis

- for lymphatic congestion

- for treating high blood pressure

- in case of limited internal bleeding

- for diarrhea, flatulence, gastritis and gout

- in treating vertigo

- in case of parasites

- in case of food poisoning (especially after eating too many fried foods)

- for Grave's disease (mainly together with Bugleweed)

Some other internal uses are connected with its antioxidant and stimulant properties, and is used mainly for boosting the immune system or as a bitter tonic.

Externally the herb is used due to its anti-viral and anti-microbial properties for the following conditions:

- for bruises, cuts, wounds (applied topically)

- for burns or some allergic reactions (such as rash)

- in case of mouth infection and gum problems (mouth sores, sore throat and thrush)

- for hemorrhoids

- for gingivitis

- is also used as eyewash for conjunctivitis

It is used mainly in form of poultice, wash, salve or other different preparations.

Some researches have shown that Prunella is very effective in treating herpes simplex virus in oral herpes and genital herpes.

Consult a physician before using Prunella for safer and more beneficial usage of this powerful healing herb.

Source - http://www.chinese-herbs.org/

Whey Protein for the Body and Mind!

Not long ago it was commonly thought that whey protein and whey products were used primarily by bodybuilders and other "health nuts."

What isn't commonly known is whey's historical use as a medicinal food going as far back as the time of Hippocrates.

Researchers have now begun to study the benefits of whey protein as a food that promotes more that just muscle growth.

Two recent studies show whey protien may have beneficial effects on both the body and mind.

Stress

The researchers concluded after one study involving subjects under acute stress, that the "Consumption of a dietary protein enriched in tryptophan increased the plasma Trp-LNAA (large neutral amino acids) ratio and, in stress-vulnerable subjects, improved coping ability, probably through alterations in brain serotonin."

(Note: Alpha-lactalbumin is a major sub fraction found in whey, which has an especially high tryptophan content.)

Cognitive performance declines under chronic stress and it is theorized that the effect of chronic stress on performance may be partially due to reduced brain serotonin levels. As this study found, whey increased serotonin levels by dramatically increasing tryptophan levels. Tryptophan is an amino acid that is the direct precursor to serotonin

Improved Memory

The same group of researchers sought to find out if whey protein could improve cognitive performance under stress.

Similar to the other study, they found a significantly greater increase in the plasma trp-LNAA ratio after consumption of whey rather than after casein (the control). Most interesting was a significant improvement in memory test performance observed only in the stress-vulnerable subjects. Worthy of note is the fact that participants who were not vulnerable to stress did not show an improvement in memory. These findings show that those prone to stress may benefit greatly from the use of whey protein and other nutrients known to raise serotonin levels.

Fat Loss

Another study looked directly at the effects of different pre-workout drinks on muscle mass and body fat. The study came to some very interesting conclusions. The composition of the pre-exercise meal does affect substrate utilization during exercise and thus might affect long-term changes in body weight and composition. That is, what you eat before you work out can dictate what you use for energy (i.e. carbs, fats, and/or proteins), which alters what you burn (oxidize) for energy.

The researchers took groups of rats and made them exercise two hours daily for over five weeks (talk about over training!), either in the fasted state or one hour after they ingested a meal enriched with a simple sugar (glucose), whole milk protein or whey protein.

By the end of a five week study period, not surprisingly, body weight was greater in the glucose, whole milk protein and whey fed rats than in the fasted ones.

No shock there!

Here is where it gets interesting: In the group getting the glucose or the whole milk protein, the increase in weight was from body fat, but in the whey fed group...

the increase in weight was from an increase in muscle mass and a decrease in body fat!

Only the rats getting the whey before their workout increased muscle mass and decreased body fat. The researchers theorized this was due to whey's ability to rapidly deliver amino acids during exercise.

Is this the next big find in sports nutrition and populations (i.e. elderly, people with wasting diseases such as HIV, cancer, etc.) looking to preserve muscle mass and lose body fat? Hard to say at this time since the study was done in rats. But if it turns out to be true in humans-and there is no reason people can't try it now-it would indeed be a breakthrough in the quest to add muscle and lose fat.

Also, according to expert Will Brink...

Numerous studies on whey proteins demonstrate their potential for improving immunity, boosting glutathione and protecting against cancer. Sales of whey proteins are increasing worldwide and there has been a severe shortage of whey as producers attempt to meet the high consumer demand.

Researchers are finding possible medical uses for whey that are quite unexpected and different from whey's traditional role as an immune booster and anticancer functional food.

As with all cutting edge science, the new research is preliminary but exciting nonetheless. For example, whey may be able to reduce stress and depression by lowering cortisol and increasing brain serotonin, improve liver function (in those suffering from certain forms of hepatitis) and reduce blood pressure.



Source - http://www.busywomensfitness.com/

WildAlchemist's Note: Whey is not only an amazing superfood, but supplies many essential nutrients that may be missing from peoples diets, vegans in particular. Whey is one of the highest foods in amino acids, specifically the ones that are hard to obtain in sufficient quantities (ex: l-leucine) that are essential for those interested in putting on lean muscle mass. Whey is well known for increasing glutathione levels in the body, the body's main antioxidant for dealing with toxins, viruses, bacteria, free radicals, etc. In that aspect, whey is an excellent ingredient for anti aging protocols. The main concern with whey is the quality. Any whey protein from GNC or other commercial brands is bound to be toxic & burdening on the body, anything but medicinal. This is because most whey proteins on the market are formulated from growth hormone juiced antibiotic riddim cows, that have lived a life of misery and then artificial colorings & sweeteners are added making it a very poor product. The only whey protein that I consume & recommend to people is Tera's whey. Its made from organic milk & the only sweetener added is stevia, making it a safe & healthy addition to boost anyone's nutrition.