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Are there alternative medicines (herbs, shark cartilage, etc.) that will work for lymphoma?

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So far, no herbal or other alternative therapy has been proven to help lymphoma. For this reason, and because lymphoma can be a life-threatening disease, the safest course is to have medical treatments prescribed and tracked by your medical team. If you decide to try alternative therapies such as herbs or homeopathy in addition to the medical treatments advised by your medical team, be sure to discuss all treatments with your doctor first.
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How much shark cartilage should I take?

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CANCER - For active (non-remissive) cancer patients, recommended base amount is 35 to 40 grams per day (for woman approx. 130lbs. or man approx. 160 lbs.) Patients heavier than these weights should consult our intake chart. Doses should be equally divided into three or four amounts and taken every six or eight hours as desired. For best absorption, a retention enema is recommended with equal amounts of cartilage, powder and sterile water blended together.
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What is cartilage & shark cartilage?

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Cartilage is a bloodless gristle - the tough, elastic, whitish connective tissue found around bones in mammals just like that small flexible "bone" found at the end of your nose. Amazingly, sharks don't have a single bone in their body. Their entire skeletal structure is made up of cartilage which is 6% to 8% of the total shark's body weight.
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How can I get more information on shark cartilage?

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Check with your local health food store for our informative literature. We offer a free information package concerning shark cartilage and our products. We also have an educational video regarding shark cartilage available for purchase for a modest charge.Back to Top Of course, because shark cartilage is rich in certain minerals it could well be a very effective dietary supplement and prophylactic. Chinese people have been consuming shark fin soup for thousands of years.
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How is shark cartilage processed?

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Because of the specific nature of shark cartilage, no chemicals or heat can be used in either the initial acquisition or subsequent processing. Great care must be exercised through all stages of production to ensure that the active ingredient, the protein compound, is not denatured in any way.As we mentioned, the processing is of utmost importance.
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What are the common uses of shark cartilage?

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Besides being used for general health and well-being, it has been suggested that shark cartilage may provide therapeutic nutritional support for the following conditions: Arthritis, Rheumatism, Cancer, Melanoma and other Skin Cancers, Hemmorrhoids, Psoriosis, Shingles.Shark cartilage has also been found to be beneficial in inhibiting the growth of tumors by impeding the vascularization of malignant tissue (angiogenesis).
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Can shark cartilage help in the treatment of arthritis?

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Based on many documented clinical trials as well as numerous anecdotal cases patients have found that they have obtained pain relief from arthritis using shark cartilage as a nutritional support within a short period of time, usually within two to three weeks. Shark cartilage appears to work for these people as a very effective anti-inflammatory.Back to Top
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My dog has arthritis - will shark cartilage help?

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According to some of the earliest trials with shark cartilage that were conducted on dogs, there was significant increase in mobility noticed with an apparent reduction in pain. In one specific North American case, a dog that has experienced great difficulty running and climbing stairs was running 2 miles with his owner and running effortlessly up those same stairs, all this within two weeks of being given three capsules of shark cartilage daily with his evening meals.Back to Top
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Is shark cartilage effective for diseases other than cancer and arthritis?

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Anti-inflammatory properties of shark cartilage and its ability to inhibit new blood vessel development is a key factor in the nutritional support in the fight against many ailments such as psoriasis, eczema, diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis and hemorrhoids.Back to Top
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Is shark cartilage toxic or does it cause side-effects?

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Shark cartilage is non-toxic and has no known side effects unless, of course, you are allergic to fish. Because shark cartilage can inhibit new blood vessel growth it should not be taken by pregnant women, children, or prior to or immediately following surgery.Back to Top
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Why do you use Shark Cartilage to derive the Chondroitin Sulfate in Syn-flex®?

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The two most common compounds that are used for Chondroitin are Bovine (Cow) Trachea and Shark Cartilage. We chose to use shark cartilage over Bovine due to the risk of BSE (Mad Cow Disease). All of the ingredients contained in Syn-flex® are there because they assist in building healthy joints. Without going into a lot of detail about them, boswellin, yucca, and omega 3 & 6 fatty acids each contribute to joint health and fight inflammation.
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How do herbs and herbal medicines work to strengthen the immune?

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Immune health has been recognized as the cornerstone of our health - it is the body's defense system that holds the key to longevity and freedom from infection and chronic illnesses. Herbs possess unique abilities to augment and maintain immune health. Adaptogens are a class of herbs that have universal applications. Although a relatively new term, adaptogenic herbs have the ability to either increase or decrease body functions, according to its need.
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Do herbs work?

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Decide for yourself. In countries such as Germany, France, Japan & India, herbal medicine is standard treatment in their healthcare systems. Modern scientific research is now validating traditional uses for many herbs. Consider too, in most American pharmacies, it is no longer unusual to see Saw Palmetto Berries, Ginseng & Echinacea right alongside conventional remedies.
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Can herbs be used along with prescription medicines?

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Herbs and plant extracts can usually be taken along with traditional synthetic medications. It is strongly advised, though, that you seek the advice of a physician who understands the benefits of herbal remedies.
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For most herbs, the specific ingredient that causes a therapeutic effect is not known. Whole herbs contain many ingredients, and it is likely that they work together to produce the desired medicinal effect. Many factors affect how effective an herb will be. For example, the type of environment (climate, bugs, soil quality) in which a plant grew will affect its components, as will how and when it was harvested and processed.
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Brookby Herbs Frequently Asked Questions about using herbs f...
Herbs are wonderful in providing important vitamins and minerals essential to good health. Many herbs contain powerful active ingredients which have been used for healing over many centuries. In the past, horses were able to forage on a wide range of plants and herbs which provided a well balanced diet. Today, we "manage" our paddocks by eliminating weeds thus reducing our horses' diet to grass and processed feeds.
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HOW WILL I KNOW IF THE HERBS ARE WORKING / HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THE HERBS TO WORK?

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Gradually you will see improvements in various aspects of your condition. For example: has the main problem that you sought help for improved, are you sleeping better, do you have more energy, has your digestion improved, do you experience less headaches, do you experience less PMS. I ask that all patients continue to follow up with me within the time frame that I recommend for each patient.
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Where can I get the herbs ?

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Most quality herbal stores have them, at a reasonable price. And you can find my recommended herbal stores I am always using in my ebook. Don't worry. Please send me an email to mercury21@intergate.com and I will send you the download link page.
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Can you compare your patent Chinese medicines with those Chinese herbs made by American companies?

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Several American companies produce some popular Chinese herbs such as Dong Gui (Dang Gui), Shou Wu (Fo-Ti). These herbs are produced by simply grinding the single herbs into powder and no extraction procedure is used to separate the active ingredients from the inactive ingredients, which may potentially cause undesired side effects and compromise the efficacy of the herb.
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What is lymphoma?

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Cancers that originate in the lymphatic system (also called the body's immune system) are called lymphomas. In part, the lymphatic system is composed of lymph nodes, which are small, spherical clusters of lymphocytes, or white blood cells. In a healthy immune system, lymphocytes have a normal cycle of life-they are produced regularly, and they die off regularly. In cases of lymphoma, the lymphatic system becomes abnormal, producing functionless or defective cells at an alarming rate.
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Is there an alternative to taking liquid herbs?

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In some cases I will recommend a liquid herbal formula which I make up myself (this contains a mixture of different herbs, specific to your individual health needs). The advantage of this is that I can choose what goes into the mixture and adjust the proportions and dosages of the herbs to suit the individual. In some cases, it may also work out to be less expensive than tablet alternatives.
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