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Magnolia bark as effective natural treatment for colon cancer and leukemia

This is a Chinese herb which has been used as a natural treatment for many ailments and diseases for centuries. Magnolia has beautiful and fragrant blooms. But also its bark has many health benefits. It can treat inflammation and control the blood pressure. In the traditional Chinese medicines magnolia has been used for colds, coughs and mental disorders. It comes from the Magnoliaceae plant family. Every part of the magnolia is useful, right from its flowers to its roots. Its timber is used for construction, instruments, art, furniture etc. but its bark is highly sought because it has many health benefits. You can find it in form of extracts and powder. The magnolia bark is picked, dried, steamed, rolled to form tubes and then it is stored for future use. Two active compounds which are found in the bark are honokiol and magnolol which are giving its healing properties.

Magnolia bark health benefits

Lowers blood pressure: When the chemical called honokiol which is found in the magnolia bark is administered regularly, then it can help to lower the high blood pressure. This is achieved by its sedative and antioxidant effects. People who are diagnosed with elevated blood pressure can use the magnolia bark as their natural treatment. Antioxidant: It has chemicals which are more powerful as antioxidants compared with the Vitamin E. This characteristic is possible due to the honokiol which is present in the magnolia bark. It can promote the protection of mitochondria in the heart and this was seen in vivo research which was conducted on rats. Controls anxiety: Magnolia bark has honokiol which is good for the anxiety. This component works as a diazepam present in anxiety medications, like Valium. But this type of home remedy will not cause any unpleasant side effects. Helps Alzheimer’s patients: This plant has the potential of assisting those people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It has chemicals which can protect the brain cells and they can prevent any further deterioration. This could be the potency of the magnolia bark as an antioxidant.

magnolia bark benefits

Magnolia bark as effective natural treatment for colon cancer and leukemia

This is a Chinese herb which has been used as a natural treatment for many ailments and diseases for centuries. Magnolia has beautiful and fragrant blooms. But also its bark has many health benefits. It can treat inflammation and control the blood pressure. In the traditional Chinese medicines magnolia has been used for colds, coughs and mental disorders. It comes from the Magnoliaceae plant family. Every part of the magnolia is useful, right from its flowers to its roots. Its timber is used for construction, instruments, art, furniture etc. but its bark is highly sought because it has many health benefits. You can find it in form of extracts and powder. The magnolia bark is picked, dried, steamed, rolled to form tubes and then it is stored for future use. Two active compounds which are found in the bark are honokiol and magnolol which are giving its healing properties.

Magnolia bark health benefits

Lowers blood pressure: When the chemical called honokiol which is found in the magnolia bark is administered regularly, then it can help to lower the high blood pressure. This is achieved by its sedative and antioxidant effects. People who are diagnosed with elevated blood pressure can use the magnolia bark as their natural treatment. Antioxidant: It has chemicals which are more powerful as antioxidants compared with the Vitamin E. This characteristic is possible due to the honokiol which is present in the magnolia bark. It can promote the protection of mitochondria in the heart and this was seen in vivo research which was conducted on rats. Controls anxiety: Magnolia bark has honokiol which is good for the anxiety. This component works as a diazepam present in anxiety medications, like Valium. But this type of home remedy will not cause any unpleasant side effects. Helps Alzheimer’s patients: This plant has the potential of assisting those people who are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It has chemicals which can protect the brain cells and they can prevent any further deterioration. This could be the potency of the magnolia bark as an antioxidant.

magnolia bark benefits

Remember how exciting it was to lose a tooth when you were a kid? For children, losing teeth means growing up and, more importantly, a profitable visit from the Tooth Fairy! Some even tried hard to make those stubborn teeth come out – wiggling them, twisting them, pulling them…

But now that you’re an adult, chances are you’re not too thrilled with the idea of losing any more teeth. Even so, statistics suggest that most people do expect to lose teeth as they grow older and accept this as a normal part of life. And as it turns out, tooth loss is becoming the norm: A survey from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that nearly 25% of Americans over the age of 60 have had all of their teeth removed. Only about half of Americans brush their teeth twice a day, and nearly a quarter of the population never flosses.  A study published in the Journal of Dental Research showed that 70% of adults over 65 face a significant risk of losing all of their teeth.

Even though tooth loss seems like a fact of aging, it’s not. You can keep every tooth in your mouth for the rest of your life – as long as you take proper care of them. For most of us, that means more than just brushing and flossing – we also need a healthy diet and targeted supplements.

The good news is this: Supporting oral health with integrative approaches can have a significant impact on overall wellness, particularly in the areas of cellular and cardiovascular health.*

Whole Body Health

This holistic approach to health has been slow to catch on in conventional care. For example, most dentists don’t discuss cardiovascular health with their patients, and cardiologists rarely recommend dental care for their patients — even though research shows that these two areas of health are closely related.  Case in point: Normal dental plaque can enter into the blood stream and are shown to affect the cardiovascular system.*

Cellular health is also closely related. According to research, supporting dental and oral health significantly reduces cellular health risks.* Yet many people are unaware of these connections. Could this be one reason why cellular health and cardiovascular health are such common issues today?

Metabolic health is also important. By supporting oral and dental health, we also support metabolic balance, which in turn promotes healthy oral immunity. This cycle also works the other way, so it’s important follow a low glycemic diet and support glucose balance for oral, metabolic and overall health.*

How to Properly Care for Your Teeth

How about those of you who do brush and floss regularly? Is brushing twice per day and flossing every day enough to maintain optimal dental health? For a few, the answer is yes. Some aren’t so lucky.

The most obvious answer is to visit your dentist for a professional cleaning every six months. Tartar build-up is the first step toward tooth loss, and tartar removal is not something you can do at home. It takes professional tools (and a professional behind those tools) to remove this hard layer of minerals that naturally builds up on teeth over time.

Ditch the Soda

A study published in General Dentistry showed that soda drinks are as corrosive to your teeth as battery acid and that corrosion begins within the first three minutes of drinking the soda.

Want to try a fun experiment? If you have any baby teeth hanging around that you don’t mind parting with, try this: Put a glass of water next to a glass of cola and drop one tooth into each glass. After a week, check out those teeth and prepare to never drink soda again. This is an especially great experiment to do with children.

Take Probiotics

Probiotic supplements and cultured foods (such as yogurt, sauerkraut and miso), supply friendly bacteria which support immunity and maintain a healthy ecological balance throughout the body, including the mouth.*

Oil Pulling

Oil pulling involves swishing ½ to 1 tablespoon of oil (sesame, olive or raw coconut) around in your mouth for 5 – 20 minutes, being sure to get it between your teeth and around your gums, and then spitting it out.

The oil binds with bacteria and toxins from your mouth so you can eliminate them. DO NOT swallow the oil after– this would mean ingesting everything you’re trying to get rid of! Afterward, you are left with your teeth feeling clean and smooth, and your gums refreshed. This is an ancient Ayurvedic dental practice which also supports immunity and overall health.*

HonoPure® 98% Pure Honokiol Extract and Padma Basic® Tibetan Formula

Padma Basic and honokiol extract have both been shown to actively promote a healthy oral environment and support tooth and gum health.* They also support overall health with their powerful antioxidant actions and cellular health benefits.* Padma Basic boasts over 30 years of clinical research and is shown to support immunity, antioxidant activity and cardiovascular health, safely and naturally.* HonoPure honokiol extract is 98% pure honokiol, a powerful active ingredient also shown to support cellular health and relaxation through multiple mechanisms of action.*

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I recently attended the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physician's 2012 Convention (OncANP) in Carefree, Arizona, where I presented breakthrough research to over 300 integrative Naturopathic oncologists. My lecture was on Galectin-3 as a new culprit biomarker for cancer and numerous life-threatening diseases. I also shared research on the critical role of Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) as the foremost Galectin-3 blocker and an important nutritional adjunct for supporting long term health.

OncANP is a naturopathic organization whose members specialize in the treatment of cancer. A major focus of the association is to provide members with advanced training in the rapidly expanding field of naturopathic oncology, in order to improve quality of care and patient outcome.

It’s truly rewarding to share cutting edge research with the medical community, demonstrating Galectin-3’s role as a chronic disease culprit, and Modified Citrus Pectin’s ability to promote health and prevent disease. Modified Citrus Pectin offers a number of remarkable health benefits, which include binding and blocking excess Galectin-3 molecules throughout the body.

Role of Galectin-3 Molecules Galectin-3 is produced naturally in the body, but new research proves that elevated levels can lead to serious health conditions like heart disease, chronic inflammation, fibrosis, metastatic cancer and organ failure. In cancer, Galectin-3 promotes tumor growth and metastasis by acting as a sticky cell surface protein allowing malignant cells to aggregate, proliferate, attract blood vessel formation and metastasize.

By binding to and blocking excess Galectin-3 molecules, Modified Citrus Pectin disables this rogue protein. In this way, Modified Citrus Pectin prevents Galectin-3 from fueling cancer and wreaking havoc throughout the body on cells, tissues and organs.

A new blood test that measures circulating levels of Galectin-3 as a risk factor in progressive heart failure is now approved by the FDA and covered by most health insurance. This test can also be used by practitioners help to determine risks of damage in other organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, kidneys, and others, as well as risk and progression of metastatic cancer. MCP for Detoxification and Immunity New peer-reviewed studies also demonstrate the ability of Modified Citrus Pectin to significantly enhance immune function, particularly cytotoxicity against cancer cells. Published clinical research demonstrates Modified Citrus Pectin also reduces dangerous heavy metals in the body. MCP is proven to remove lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium, without lowering levels of essential minerals. (When toxic body burden is elevated, I recommend a gentle, yet highly effective heavy metal detoxification program using Modified Citrus Pectin together with an in-depth phase two detox formula, which includes sulfured botanicals, antioxidants and nutrients to support the deeper removal of toxins from tissues and organs.)

Synergistic Effects of MCP with Poly-Botanical Formulas Groundbreaking new research also demonstrates that Modified Citrus Pectin works synergistically to inhibit aggressive cancer cell behavior, when combined with two of my advanced poly-botanical formulas: one for breast health and one for prostate health. Both the breast formula and the prostate formula have been previously researched, with multiple published studies demonstrating their abilities to slow cancer growth and metastasis without side effects. This latest in vitro synergistic study has been accepted for publication in the journal, Integrative Cancer Therapies and was shared during my lecture. The findings are extremely promising, showing that MCP in combination with either the breast or prostate formula, significantly further inhibits the metastatic processes of adhesion and migration of breast and prostate cancer cells, in a dose-dependent manner.

Honokiol for Cancer, Antioxidant and Anxiety Support I also shared research on the powerful botanical compound, Honokiol. A large body of published data shows that Honokiol offers multiple health benefits, predominantly anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, neuroprotective and anti-anxiety effects. Honokiol is extracted from the bark of the Magnolia officinalis tree and is safe to use with conventional cancer therapies. Research demonstrates that Honokiol actually works synergistically with some conventional cancer therapies. It also is also shown to work synergistically with Modified Citrus Pectin for increased anti-cancer support.