Healing Cancer Naturally

Update, Christmas and Health

2011-12-10T09:45:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends, I finally get a chance to say Happy Holidays, Thanks Giving, Christmas, Hannakua.

I am happy to say that my MM has gone into the no growth mode on my lytic, lesions, that were eating holes my bones. I still take my list of supplements but have added a new one that was cooked up just for me. I am so excited, as if this had not worked, I would have had to go on Chemo/Revlamid, and my body did not want that.

The doctor did not say much but was a little surprised things had calmed down. I am feeling so much better and my head is clearer.

I am reading about my friends who have so much suffering and wish I could pass it onto these dear friends who suffer so much. I am grateful to God as I prayed for my increased healing, it was touch and go for a while here and not a wonderful space to be in.

I am feeling happier and seem to be more healthier.

I found the little Christmas items above are so cute, am pleased to say I was strong enough to

go to the Christmas Tree festivals around the valley. I have given up on buying lots of gifts and

just do some token thank yous.

When one is near death it becomes important to look at the things that are meaningful. Christmas should be about Christ/Jesus (for those who believe in Christmas) and not about rushing out at 4am to get the latest toy of thing. When I was in my singing group we used to sing a song that said "put Christ in you Christmas this year".

We are gearing up for a long trip, and only the fact that I am on this new regime am I well enough to do this. We are off down under in January for a wedding, and it will be so nice and warm at that time. It is getting harder and harder to get travel discounts and we were fortunate to have it work out. The airlines won' let you upgrade with your points unless you book months ahead and even then you are fortunate if they let you use them, I have been doing this for 25 years and it is amazing how things have gone down hill in this regard. But on the other hand I am happy I can travel.

We had a lovely Thanksgiving and especially when I Only had to make my super fresh cranberry recipe, walk half a block and get fed.

This is a really difficult time for those with illness but especially cancer ass they want to be with their loved ones or travel and cannot. Another side issue is money, that flows out the door to the doctors and hospitals. Even with insurance we are not always covered. My friends son has had a brain tumor for 7 years and now with a relapse he is racking up big bills and I think it has made them almost broke.

It is wonderful to read a story of animals or children who have something special happen to them

Here is a nutty cat video to make you laugh: The music does not add to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2HTCFg_ULs&feature=related

Have a stress free week and do not overspend!

Winter Came Early but so did Healing!

2011-11-04T13:50:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of our childhood paradise where we raised goats, cows, chickens, crops etc. It was a much simpler time, and definitely less stress. The food was home grown, we made our own butter and cheese and ice cream. Nothing like cream churned ice cream fresh. WE grew our own crops and sold the rest off to a large market.

Life goes on and I am happy to report that I am doing100% better than I was.

My natural products, that I poured into myself have been a great benefit, My body is healing and my MM is getting knocked on the head again. We just have to to get it back in its box but I am hopeful of same. I still have the Revlamid stored in the cupboard but have a feeling I may not need it...That was a close one....

Have wonderful docs who look out for me but not always understanding my preference for natural.

So much is now being opened up about natural versus older Western medicine. If we could have an opening of the minds where the younger docs can see the benefits of both it would be wonderful. In my quest to get better I have met many wonderful people but a few who have hindered my journey, I feel sorry for them as they are the losers in life.

With the date 11/11 looming many people are fearful but instead of being fearful pray for your fellow man and give up fear and embrace love; Here are a few hints we can use:-

Shine light into the darkness
See the heart in every person
Spread love and transformation to all
Invite spiritual guidance in supporting these suggestions This applies to healing ourselves, if we use this ideal instead of fear things work out better.

Here is a quote from Young Living about oolong tea:

When it comes to Jade Oolong tea it provide you more great health benefits :

1. One of the biggest health benefits of all is its capacity to aid weight loss. Experts from the University of Tokushima School of Medicine (Japan) proved that regular oolong tea consumption can stimulate fat burning process and specialists from the Suntory Research Center in Japan found that drinking Oolong tea can help lowering the fattening effects of the carbohydrates we receive with food. A research conducted by China in 1998 shows that of all the 102 female participants continuous consumption of oolong tea for six weeks resulted in body weight deduction.

Scientists from the University of Tokushima also found that oolong tea can double the amount of fat being excreted. They also proved that people who drank 2 cups of oolong tea each day burned over 157% fat than those who drank the same amount of green tea.

A US study conducted in 2001 by Physiologist Dr. William Rumpler of the US Agriculture Research Services’ Diet and Human Laboratory shows that oolong tea is effective in burning fat for energy.

2. It benefits for our skin it can do wonders with combating the aging of skin especially with wrinkles and dark sports.

3. It has strong powers to prevent heart disease and cancer.

4. It is beneficial for diabetes patients.

5. It will help reduce high blood pressure. The researches which took place in Aichi Medical University proved that drinking oolong tea can help in lowering our LDL (bad) cholesterol level and polyphenols containing in oolong tea have positive effects on our arteries and must be considered a good support for the function of our cardiovascular system.

6. It assists in prolonging and improving vitality and life span

MANY of us need to put on weight but when I first get my cancer active I put on a lot of weight. As we have little energy then it is hard to get it off, hence the above little Blurb.

This week several people asked about inflammation and how to reduce it, Margaret has a lot to say but once again in the fight against cancer, adding Pectasol, Qucertin, VitD or D3, along with Curcumin, helps fight disease and reduce inflammation. It is great for those on chemo as it helps the body cope better.

I am so thankful for my recovery and pray for those of you who have struggled lately. Have a great weekend, Be blessed, and Be well.

Here is a cute joke someone forwarded to me:

Reportedly, a woman was flying from Seattle to San Francisco.Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sacramento along the way.The flight attendant explained that there would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted to get off the aircraft the plane would re-board in 50 minutes..

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was blind.A man had noticed her as he walked by and could tell the lady was blind because her guide dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her throughout the entire flight..He could also tell she had flown this very flight before because the pilot approached her, and calling her by name, said, "Kathy, we are in Sacramento for almost an hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?"

The blind lady said, "No thanks, but maybe Buddy would like to stretch his legs."

Picture this:All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill when they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane with a guide dog for the blind!Even worse, the pilot was wearing sunglasses !People scattered.

They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!True story..... (but who cares if it isn't, it's funny!)Have a great day and remember.....THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED

Healing, faith, Future

2011-10-20T12:36:00.000-07:00

The year has flown, here it is the 20th of October and the days are flying by.

Am happy to report my bone and rod and lesion check up went well, yesterday. I have faith I can stay on top of the latest set back and overcome and live a long and happy life.

Here I was just before I graduated, a long time ago. My if one only knew what was ahead, and really it is a blessing we do not, as we would give up before we started.

The world is in turmoil with death and destruction coming at us each day so when we see needles violence we pray for those that feel it is the only way. Those of us who have and are facing an earlier demise, hang onto every day as a precious gift. I thank the Lord each day for all my blessings, as I would not be writing this if I had no faith or prayer.

I tripled my natural things and they seem to be working. I am going to add a new supplement next week and pray for a miracle. I have nothing to loose and I am putting off the Revlamid/Chemo as long as I can. For some of you there is no other choice.

The sun is shining, the wild animals are having their last fling before the cold really sets in.

The CC ladies and Margaret have been coming up with real gems on research and progression of this MM disease.

The old Standbys Curcummin and Quercertin are a good additive to those taking chemo, it does help. Add some alpha lipoic acid caps and that helps with the side effects and also attacks the cancer.

I have come across lots of new articles and will try and recap next week. I am trying to get off the narcotics and am 99% successful. They screw with your mind. I am walking mostly unaided around the home. The home health did a physical therapy check on me yesterday and were impressed. I have no appetite but that is down the list to work on. If this loss of appetite helped me get slimmer it would be great but when you have no energy it is hard to burn fat.

I have daily carrot and greens juice which help. I was reading about Frankincense oil being a big destroyer of cancer. I use Young living oil as it is more pure and concentrated. I also have a bag from the Oman and you diffuse it, very strong but effective.

"Women with breast cancer survival rate is 5 years (89%)

1 out of 6 Men develop prostate cancer also very good, 5 year survival, much earlier screening and detection are used now Colon – up to 90% · Lung – up to 50% · Pancreas – up to 23% Can essential oils induce apoptosis in cancer cells?

Apoptosis: Is a form of cell death in which a programmed sequence of events leads to the elimination of cells without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding area.

· Researched has found that - Balsam fir, lavender, Frankincense, Palo Santo, sandalwood and tsuga – can all be used in and on the body for repairing any years ago Gary has said that the Essential Oils have enzymes and that is what digest cancer cells but no one would believe him.

Now there is proof. Studies have been going on about enzymes since 1993, an old enzyme(studied dates back to 1960s) and what was found that–a deoxy hydrogenas showed that Frankincense knows the difference between healthy cells and cancerous cells.

Research has showed the death of a cancer cell was ate up by enzymes activity.r. HK Lin is working with Dr. Mashmoud M. Suhail on the frankincense research for cancer.

Dr. Suhail lives in Oman, and runs our Oman farm and distillery for Young Living.

Dr. Suhail earned his medical degree from Al Anbar University and is now one of the world's foremost researchers on alternative medical therapies. His goal is to improve frankincense resin sorting and extraction methods to further increase the purity and potency of its essential oil."

From Gary Young, Young Living oils.

This makes great reading and encourages me to add as much natural as possilble.

Have a great week!!!

Happiness, Universal Disturbance, Healing

2011-10-06T11:23:00.000-07:00

Well, you never know what the day may bring. I AM doing much better, however too much radiation laid me low for a week, and I had to rest from being pounded. There is so much turmoil in the world at this time, it is definitely affecting how we heal and how we feel.

Political, emotional, illness etc are taking their toll on us humans. A lot of people choosing to pass on, and others being offered redemption. I personally feel that all that is happening, is affecting us as a unit and it encompasses the whole world. I am so fortunate to have so many caring friends, and while my family is far away, they too offer prayer and encouragement.

For those of you who are feeling dismal, sick, lonely depressed, remember God, or the higher power you believe in, is watching over you. In my case I know it for a certainty.

I will have to make some tough choices but believe I know what is the correct path for me and I practice prayer and mediation, to help steer me on the correct path.

The wonderful people who post on CC and facebook, give hope and promise to many, citing the latest research, possible cures, while pursuing their own line of inquiry. I had been contemplating going on Revlamid and my doctor jumped the gun and sent it.(I tod the drug co I was too sick to take it but they sent it anyway. I do not know the out come from this end, but after the severe debilitating sickness for a week, I know it is not time for that.

Maraget from Margret's corner has had some good suggestion. I am doubling my Curcumin, adding Quecertin, and doubling my polymva and Co Q 1o. Daily fresh vege juices and light healthy meals, (I am not hungry) to keep my body with nutrition and give me energy to exercise.

My surgeries are healing well but the broken collar bone is the bane of my existence. This must be a first, the doctor who scolded me and told the nurses to ignore me, (Because he insisted they had not broken my collar bone) sent me a letter and apologized for the way they treated me.

Hmmm....No drastic action on my part but I did report what went on. One must be an advocate or have one.

3 Days of fall weather, rain and cloud but supposed to have a bit of sun for next week. Yea!!

Please do not give up,try something new, do not be afraid to try things as most will not hurt you or interfere with your treatment, HOWEVER, check with your doctor to be sure.

Each week so much is posted on the web do not be afraid to check things out, you may not agree, but it opens the mind to a new way of thinking. Great Weekend of blessings and healing to all!:)

Home, Hospital and Healing!

2011-09-25T15:29:00.001-07:00

Well my friends, I am finally able to get back to my blogging. Just spent 2 weeks in the hospital. Am now enjoying being home. I had a new laptop with me but it would not let me log into my websites.

Have had quite a September but am thrilled to say back on the road to recovery.

2011 is a banner year for sickness for me, and I am blessed to be able to overcome with help of friends, family, and good doctors. My natural healing has come in handy but now it is time to add a little western medicine.

I had 3 bone lesions where the MM (multiple myloma) became active this year, and ate a nice hole thru my radius, humerus and femur. The first one radiation was used and was effective. However the downside was the radius did not heal after radiation.l The cure of a rod not available, so I am left with a very slow healing radius bone. The doctors felt that they would not chance another non healing bone so they put a rod in my humerus (Upper arm bone) Went very well but they found another hole in my femur, so we had a rod put in. The care for the second surgery was less than optimal and the nursing staff, with their rough handling, contributed to breaking my collar bone. (I won't bore you with what I went thru but modern medicine is still barbaric at times, especially when relying on sub standard care.)

The hospital refused to believe the bone was broken, took an xray and said no broken bone. 24 hours later, after discharge a follow up xray showed the break.

Very painful and now I have half an arm to work with.

The rod in the femur went well for 5 days, then i COULD NOT walk, so back to the hospital. My surgeon does not practice in my usual hospital, but the ER decided I should go to the cancer unit where I usually get treated. (I was thankful for that)

2 weeks bed rest, physical therapy, and no stress, got me back on my feet. some femur pain but at least I am operational again. not easy dressing and having a shower with no arm movement but I have home health 3 days a week with some PT 3 times a week. Have hired extra help, but the pocket book suffers.

Now to the cause and cure. I was fortunate that the doctors allowed me to use all my natural remedies and supplements, while in the hospital. I have 7 more radiation treatments due. I am putting myself on a strict diet of daily fresh vege juices, liquid calcium, magnesium vit D3, to heal my bones. I am adding vit K 7 (One has to be careful using this as it thickens the blood but my POlymva has thinning the blood effects) I am on the curcumin , liver cleanse and other remedies. I am taking all in moderation as one can get too much of these things.

I have consented to a short dose of Revlamid, ???Dex if half dose, and see what happens. I need to gt the MM back in its box. 7 years of hardly any problems is pretty good.

The Polymva, cuts the side effects of Revlamid without interfering with its job. Not a fan of dex (We don't get along but will try for a limited time) I am starting a diary and log to see what I do, how often and how the improvements show up.

I have a big wedding to attend in Australia and I will not miss it. (January 2012)

I met many wonderful people in the hospital and if one starts to feel sorry for oneself, then look around, many are worse off.

I thank family, friends and strangers for their prayers and encouragement. This is what healing oneself is all about. Having faith and using it on a daily basis.

My myeloma body missed me. I pray for all those who are suffering at this time. I am researching a new group of help aids for building bones and will post here. Hopefully I can get more blogging done and pass on much needed information.

Take care all!!!!!! Be Well

I'm Back with Good News and More Healing Tips

2011-08-15T13:03:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends sorry it took me so long to post, thanks for all your concerns. As you know I started the year with a broken radius, that had a hole in it from the Multiple Myeloma, had that radiated, and a week later, a small lesions on my loser jaw, that radiated. I then took a rest and went to Virginia and Florida to visit friends and family. managed to get a sinus infection that turned into a 'flu like cold. I think I was a little run down from all my treatments.

Personally I just don't know how you all cope with chemo, as the radiation is more than enuf to keep me tired.

My new oncologist came up with a way to find lesions, by doing a bone survey. Of course one more popped up in my R Humerus (upper arm) I had to have a rod inserted and that took a month to get back on my feet but actually to use my arms. Radiation for another 3 weeks and now all gone!!! Yea!

Staying healthy takes practice and dedication. I was not allowed to use my walker for several weeks due to the prospect of breaking my arm, so now I am back on the treadmill. The heat is stopping me from being outside but I did garden for 20 minutes today.

I learn something new each week and do not always remember it by the time I post. The hyperbaric oxen therapy is still on in several months for the broken arm. It is limiting to have the arms in this state, I finally get to do things I want to and have no arm strength and of course pain when I use my left arm. (I do not take pain pills as they muddle the old mind even more)

I recently read an article where the newest chemo for MM is not working very well when used with Dexamethasone, and I am sure this is true for other chemo's as well.

Dexamethesone, in my humble opinion, is an emergency use to relieve the pressure and swelling for the cancer and is great for a short term use but this study said it actually made some patients have unneeded side effects.

I also saw a different study, when one of the "new" chemo's being touted, was actually started in the 70's and to my horror was partly compiled from the pesticide DDT. It also showed that this new chemo is very similar to the 70's version with a few tweaks and a new fancy name. I will try and find the source again.

We are what we eat and are exposed to, so switching to a healthier lifestyle, is imperative. The new studies suggest that 1 in 5 will have cancer and if not stopped 1 in 2. We are in the middle of an epidemic.

Water, food, atmosphere have been polluted and altered, it is up to up, where possible, to grow our own food, read labels and drink clean water. Fluoride is another source of poison in our drinking water. Buy a simple filter and you can use the tap water, and let the filter take out the poisons. We are fortunate as we are on well water, have no idea how long we can do this, as water is becoming more precious than gold.

I will get some good information on these things and this will help us all have a better outcome.

Genetics has a part in all this, and I am finding this out the more I am treated.

Hope you have a good week will try and get this site going again on a regular basis. I am posting on my www.healingcancernaturally.net as I have neglected that but am going to start with a cute story about our ducks and geese. If you have read this blog from the beginning this just a new installment on nature.

I have posted a super video on home page about food and contamination, it is short.

Happy Summer Days and Recovery

2011-07-15T19:58:00.000-07:00

Here is my Clematis taking on its summer dress. Nothing like your garden and flowers blooming prolifically to help you heal. I am almost back on track after several months of minor setbacks.

First the lesion on my left ulna allowed it to break when I hit the doorway, not MM, but slow healing. I found out a little more about radiation. I am allowed to have the hyperbaric for healing. However, not for 6 months. The docs tell us that the radiation is out of our system in 2-3 weeks...Hmmm. I cannot have the hyperbaric as the radiation interferes with the oxygen healing till 6 months have passed. I find this interesting as if the Radiation is dissipated then I should be able to have the hyperbaric.

I take Ioderal after each segment of radiation to remove the excess radiation so hopefully it does take it out.

I am excited about having the hyperbaric and hope the "powers that be " do not change their minds.

Thanks to Doug I pushed for a way to get tested every 6 months, that allows me to get a handle on my MM popping up. I had a complete body scan with xray's and that is how they found the plasmacytoma in my R humerus. It had eaten a hole thru the bone so the best cure was a steel rod then 3 weeks of site specific radiation. I started the radiation yesterday. Then I am thru with this. Pray for a non recurrence of a any of these lesions.

I find out more and more each day about cancer and also my MM. I have many lesions left on my spine, Femur's head/brain area but they are dormant at this time. Sooo I need to take my own advice and adhere strictly to my regime.

I actually feel relieved as I never really knew my status but obviously the polymva and the added supplements have been keeping these nasty things in check.

I am looking into some additional supplements to help boost my immune system and will chat about those next time.

After 2 weeks, am back on my feet after rod surgery - yes it was painful - but so is active Multiple Myeloma when it eats your bones away. Had to go to a different hospital but they did very well in taking care of me.

I am thankful for all the reprieves I am getting and now will blog more about helping those out there who need it.

I have added a couple of new funny video's to my website so enjoy. We will chat later, and yes Paula am happy to be back and will read your blog updates over the weekend.

www.healingcancernaturally.net Go have a laugh!

Rushing around and preparing for surgery.

2011-06-27T22:14:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of me before multiple myeloma along with our dog Monty ll. We had 10 acres with nothing behind us, lots of fruit trees and fun in the sun. This was an especially good spring and we had so many cherries and apricots you could not count them.

My Myeloma buddies have been after me to post so here goes. I am schedule to have a rod put in my arm on Wednesday. The reason? Due to a bone survey done by my new doctor, 1 lesion was found to have eaten thru my humerus bone and it cannot be treated till I have it stabilized. It is bad enuf having a broken radius now they want to do away with both my arms so to speak. I cannot have the radius fixed due to the high probability of paralysis in the fingers so we have to look for other solutions.

I have found a new formula for my bones and it will show a big improvement. STill waiting to hear about the Hyperbaric to try and get more blood to the radius.

I do have wonderful doctors who do not give me more than I need medication wise. (I have them trained LOL) but it is comforting to know they will not push off on me the latest and greatest invention in drugs that have not been tested. What happens in 5 or 10 years. Half the drugs today get pulled because too many people died or had life threatening reactions.

My diet has been upgraded and someone mentioned to me today that Gluten allergy's have been associated with Multiple Myeloma, so I am going to try gluten free and hope I can do it.

Anything to improve one's health no matter what cancer maybe lurking. Fungus and cancer are tied together so keeping a fungus free diet and maintaining a proper pH, go a long way to healing.

I have posted on my www.healingcancernaturally.net about my bone problems and the steps that really help. I had to leave off one ingredient as when people read suggestions, they do not read when it says, if you have this...do not take. It is such a simple remedy but anyone who wants to know more may email me.

I am fortunate to have good friends who came to help me, I had to buy an "old peoples lift chair" today as having no arm ability I cannot get up by myself without my hands. I lost a large portion of my spine and even though do well this is a new twist till I heal.

There is so much suffering at this time and I see people with all types of cancer being reactivated as the cancer returns. So much fear. I ask you all to take heart as there is always something to help out.

So will have more general information in a couple of weeks but have no idea when I can use my hand/arms again, hopefully only a few days.

I am a conundrum to the doctors but mostly they treat me very well.

I can only pray for you all and your various problems and worries and know all will be well.

Till next time Blessings.

Myeloma Buddies and Friends Who Help us

2011-06-12T14:21:00.000-07:00

Here are my companions when I blog. The myeloma buddy came from Paula, who writes Feresaknit Blog, who is a knitting and crocheting master. The Myeloma buddies she makes and sells to support the UK myeloma foundation.

Multiple Myeloma is a rare cancer (unfortunately the numbers are increasing) with about 1% of the population suffering from this incurable cancer.

My motto, Where there is life there is hope.

I have had Freddy the frog for years, I purchased him as a gift but could not part with him, he watches over me.

Our dogs have gone to dog heaven so I have to have different mascots to spur me on.

My trial this week has been with having check ups and figuring out how to heal my broken radius. It was originally a hairline fracture but now has become more broken. The no longer put the radius or ulna in a cast so you have to wear a sling and try not to use your arm.

For me the downside has been radiation. As I had a bad multiple myeloma lesion at the fracture site, the 20 radiations did not help the arm to heal. As it was healing better, I used it more, now I am back to the sling. Yes I type with it but that is about all.

The doctors have been trying to see what can be done. The hand surgeon can put a plate in but the consequences can be dire. Highly likely that I can develop paralysis of the hand, as they do not see the nerves that work the fingers (it is because the break could not be in a worse place.)

Sooo we nixed that idea, have doubled the calcium and magnesium and Vit D in hopes it will improve it. A smart friend suggested hyperbaric oxygen . I check with my 3 doctors and they thought it was a brilliant plan.

Maybe brilliant, now I am fighting uneducated people, who say that the insurance company may not pay for it. If I had a weeping sore would be different, but one of the criteria is to have had radiation that worsened the problem. I am anxiously awaiting my radiologist to call and tell me it can be done. He is 110% for it so now it is up to politics. "They" say it has never been done we need to study it..Hmmm wonder what I am..So that is my saga this week.

I am doing well but it does tire you out. I had 5 elements acupuncture this week, to lessen my chest infection. 2 antibiotics and I am not ready to try anymore so up the Vitamin B and Cod liver Oil.

My website www.healingcancernaturally.net has been updated so do not forget to refresh your browser when visiting. I am still adding new content but had to get the previous content organized.

Have a great week and remember to meditate.!:)

Forgotten spring, Positive Healing

2011-06-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

I need to take more pictures of my flowers, they are now abundant.

Spring? I do not think we have had any.

Spent a couple of weeks on the east coast and it was lovely and warm, but nothing like being back home in a quiet place.

Unfortunately my trip brought on a bad chest cold. I might add in all my travels, in the past 3 years, this has not happened. The secret has been to carry Colloidal Silver fine mist spray and use several times while on the plane. If I feel a tickle in my throat any time out comes the spray.

I had to go visit a local clinic in Florida, and believe me, down there, the health services are very perfunctory, as they cater to many elder with multiple problems. (We had an experience 3 years ago, after my husband had some heart surgery here at home, and on our trip we had a complication. I must not get negative, but it was no thanks to the doctor, that we got any help. I heard this time the hospital was so bad they closed it.....)

Anyway I met the best clinic doctor I have come across in a long time. He actually was genuinely interested to know what I did for my natural healing, it was amazing.

Every now and then one can have their faith in humanity restored. Yes he did give me antibiotics, which I needed.

My immune system had suffered, as I had just finished 2 months of radiation, for my Multiple Myeloma outbreak in my arm, now gone, and my lower jaw, a tiny ten cent sized spot, but they can have terrible consequences if not treated. I have a wonderful radiation doctor, who understands my body and spreads the treatment out, instead of blasting away at me,all at once.

Now both are gone and my body is getting back in shape.

It was confirmed to me that the spot on the jaw was from Cell phone and the cordless phone use. I am one of those weird people who are super sensitive to radiation from the phone along with the magnetic forces, put out by of same.

I was counselled to go back to plug in phones and only use a long ear chord for my cell phone or put it on speaker. SOOOO hopefully the head will stop having these outbreaks. It just hits the bone.

Yes lots of controversy over phones and their output of negative waves. My husband purchased a meter that detects radiation out-put of phones- all kinds - and to our amazement the cordless phones had waaay more output in the negative than the cell. It is just that people use cell phones more. Myself I am a light user so this time I am taking notice.

I have increased my polymva, my curcumin, more cod liver oil, and D 3 and again changed my diet so that I get more fresh items, very little red meat and easily digested meals and snacks.

Other than my chest infection, which is slowly going away, I am really doing quite well.

Before I left I was walking a mile + a day with the help of my walker and hope to increase it this coming week.

Enjoy the summer and get outdoors, go barefoot, it grounds you, makes you feel better. Have a wonderful week and say a daily prayer of thankfulness for all that you do have.

Food Tips for my Friends-When you loose your appetite Due to Radiation and Chemo

2011-05-14T20:32:00.000-07:00

Did you know pansies are edible? Not on the menu when you are feeling a lack of appetite..They make wonderful visual accessories for your meal. How the meal is served and the surroundings are important. In 2004 I was afflicted with nausea and no appetite. After radiation I had a metallic taste in my mouth and nothing tasted good.

It is very difficult to enjoy food when you are not hungry, or in pain. Pre-make what you can when you are feeling well and refrigerate or freeze.

Make a chopped fruit salad from fresh fruit. Make that one of your snack meals, add some heavy whipping cream to spice it up. Do not eat protein with fruit, the do not mix well. Bananas, Mango, Papaya, grapes, apples, pears...yummy

I have a few more things that help the appetite and are not difficult to make. My friends were amazing in cooking me meals each week. My husband does not cook but I was so desperate for a taste of something I had him make me an egg baked custard. While I could not put sugar in it, I had him add a little honey and vanilla and it was delicious. I was so ill I lay my head on the counter and read the directions to him from the Joy of Cooking. It turned out perfectly.

I had a pot of vegetables with meat. I could not eat it but I took the rich broth from the pot and added a teaspoon of curry powder and that was some of my meals. I also used cream soups, (I must say Campbell's came in handy but I had friends to make homemade soups and broth) and added curry and a tablespoon of heavy whipping cream.

My cravings were for curry all the time but not everyone can appreciate it. However Curcumin/Curry powder is a anticancer agent. Did you know the people of India. Pakistan and similar countries have very low incidence of cancer? The live on Curry.

Need something Sweet add a tsp of honey.

Stay away from a lot of sweet fruit juice. Instead have water with lemon. Give yourself a weekly treat of juice or soda BUT NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS. Add a little honey if you cannot take the water and lemon.

Fresh vegetable juice is ideal for nutrition, digestion and giving energy. If you own a juicer I have recipes at www.healingcancernaturally.net if you cannot manage that, Albertson's. Co-op and Fred Meyer carry these juices. Carrot, and green vegetable juices are ideal. Beet juice is wonderful on a weekly basis and helps cleanse the liver.

After you radiation is finished, post 10 days, if you still have sores or metallic taste in your mouth, add 1 Ioderal for 2 weeks, once daily is an excellent way to bring your body back into health. This is ONLY for those who have had radiation!

Choose easily digested foods, a chopped egg salad with parsley, celery,pear or apple pieces diced and grated carrot is easily digested. Eat small meals every 2-3 hours if you cannot take much in.

Small amounts of angel hair pasta or smaller pasta's with vegies, egg, chopped soy, or fish or chicken. Make it attractive, serve on a pretty plate, put parsley garnish, make it appetizing.

A Vitamin B 100 daily is also good for those receiving radiation. That is a capsule that has all the B vitamins that we need. Radiation depletes our nutrition and having 6-8 glasses of water a day is also beneficial.

Take a few vegies and cut into a pan boil, add spices and put in the blender with 1-2 tablespoons of heavy whipping cream (curry) make a delicious meal.

MUSIC: Listen to soothing music while eating, be happy, helps digestion.

Take a tablespoon or two 10 minutes before a meal or add a digestive enzyme

Keep your pH between 7.4 and 7.6 Directions for this are also on www.healingcancernaturally.net Lemon juice also works as an alkalizing agent once it hits the stomach.

I hope these tips help you all and may you be able to again enjoy your food. We will overcome together.

As usual these are my suggestions and you can always check with your doctor to see what is ok.

Have a wonderful week.

Make May a Special Month for All

2011-05-07T18:50:00.000-07:00

As mothers day is celebrated, let us remember all the wonderful things our mother have done for us, and are still doing.

Some will not have had the closeness of a mother's love and maybe struggling with feelings of despair. There are many who love you and I once heard a psychologist say, just because a woman gave birth to you, it does not make them a mother.

I bring this up as feelings of being unwanted and unloved often come into the illness we suffer in our lives.

Flowers to me are so calming and peaceful I just have to have them around me. Our mother used to say, just because it is mother's day do you give flowers, you should give flowers just because you want to, not wait for a special day.

Another thing that is helpful to healing is color. Lots of pinks, green, purples, yellow, are wonderful tools to help others. Incorporate in your clothing or things around you.

We had the wonderful Royal wedding last Friday and that brought peace and love throughout the world. Everyone forgot their troubles for a while and just enjoyed the pleasure of watching something beautiful take place.

Then this week another bump in life's road, but let us focus on forgiveness not revenge. In healing work, forgiveness is not easy, but what a wonderful opportunity for us to forgive those that caused us such grievous harm. Something to think about.

Spring is finally letting us have some beauty and the birds are building nests, and the Geese are having goslings, so let us enjoy these moments. Say, " I will make an extra effort to meditate and enjoy nature, " this month of May.

I have posted a new video on my website www.healingcancernaturally.net it is a cat kissing dolphins in the ocean. An amazing sight.

Have a good week and may your health improve!!!

Post Easter and Hope for a Real Spring

2011-04-26T12:47:00.000-07:00

I trust your Easter was fun and wonderful. WE had a busy time with friends, as none of our family reside in this state. Health good, but not enough exercise.

I baked 24 Cup Cakes, and so I would not eat them distributed them out to the neighbors. We have a couple of new families in the neighborhood and they have younger children 4-8. They loved the cupcakes and wrote me the cutest notes and thank you notes. One of the little ones decided I needed a reward and must have raided her mothers purse. She dropped in a $5 note, it was so cute. The mother was a little taken back when I returned the money and was grateful.

Children are so wonderful at that age, I also received other wonderful notes from the younger kids of a friend. It is nice to see the parents teaching the children the right thing to do and I feel blessed for it.

I am recovering nicely from my radiation and hope to be fully operation when we take a nice trip at the end of May.

When one ages, or becomes ill, the energy that one gets from having young people around is a wonderful thing.

Spring is a time of renewal and that is what I am trying to do to heal myself. I have been reading a wonderful new book, which I will chat about later, on how we sabotage ourselves into not believing we can heal ourselves. Takes a lot of work.

My flowers are starting to bloom despite the unusual frosty nights we have had, and I can only hope the fruit trees will show some fruit this year.

Well my friends have a great week and remember Mercury is coming out of Retrograde this week and a lot of the negative things will disappear. Let us pray for the victims of floods and tornado's in the Mid West. We have a lot to be thankful for.

HAPPY EASTER - SPRING RENEWAL

2011-04-20T12:17:00.000-07:00

This is Easter week and many will celebrate and others will just eat chocolate bunnies and eggs and laugh and play.

Whatever your belief this is a time for renewal, it is Springtime, new beginnings and rejoicing.

These are my Easter treasures and it is so nice to leave the dreary winter behind.

My arm is healing but I did find the radiation affected one side of the arm much harder than the other. Where I put the oil religiously -Lavender- hardly any burn, where I did not a large burn area with swelling.

I am thankful that the disease can be stopped in its tracks and I will eventually return to a normal life that includes activity and fun.

I read this week of a lady with cancer, who seems to be in remission or at least not that active anymore, who had this dreaded disease come upon her 9 years ago. Well she fought thru it and conquered. Unfortunately she is holding resentments from 9 years ago. She is bitter and cannot let it go that a lot of her family did not rally around her in the hospital, or travel to see her. She has seen counselors but has no resolution. This is so sad as that dear soul has a choice to forgive or hold onto her angst. The relatives may have been wrong but one cannot hope to be happy and well when hanging on to resentments for that long.

It is not always easy to forgive but we are so much happier and healthier when we do.

We can even find joy in that act and pass it on. Bringing this up all the time only alienates the family more. I felt sorry for her but can only hope she realizes it is in her power to forgive and forget.

Often when cancer strikes a family, many friends and family members turn away. They cannot handle it and often react in very negative ways. This is not uncommon and I am sure nearly every cancer patient has had this experience. I would love to hear from you if it happened to you. Yes it happened to me but I just did not take much notice. As a nurse I have seen it in the extreme where husbands left their wife and little children, while the wife was in the hospital. God loves us all and forgives and we can take his healing spirit and do the same for others.

Have a happy Easter!!!!

Spring! Yes. Why Things Go Wrong

2011-04-13T12:52:00.000-07:00

I am so happy to see some sunshine, a bit of warmth would be great.

Daffodils are blooming and soon the tulips, Trees are budding!

We have beautiful ponds and the water is dissapearing so we have to figure out why. We have had tons of rain and our groundwater is usually at high level. We have a wonderful array of wild geese, ducks and other water birds. We also do not want to have huge ugly holes in the ground and no water. We have beautiful waterfalls and even they are affected by the lowered water level.

I also have finished my radiation, and other than a burn on the arm am doing better; putting Lavender oil on the burn really helps and reduces the reddened area. I also take Ioderal to remove the excess radiation. What is not commonly known, radiation is cumulative, it keeps on working even after the radiation is stopped. I waited a week then it is time to rid the body of excess radiation that will not help me.

Every wonder why things seem to go wrong all at the same time. The car dies, the freezer breaks, and a lot of small inconveniences come down on you. We are ruled by the planets and they do affect how we feel and how much energy that can be negative, comes into our lives.

From March 30th 2011 to April 23rd 2011, Mercury will go Retrograde. This affects us more than we know, it can cause us to have things be out of sinc and we wonder why. I try not to make any big decisions in this period and not to travel. It does not mean we all will have something go wrong but if you are away of what is happening, you can take a deep breath and figure out why things are not working out. You and your family may see more disruption with each other at this time, take a moment to say wow! I will take a step back.

This can be a quiet time to meditate and contemplate where you are going in life. It is a good time to finish projects started and not taken to the end. You do not have to run and hide but understanding this time, we can help ourselves and family.

Have a great week.

Fellow MM Journey-Persons and Spring

2011-04-01T12:21:00.000-07:00

Wisteria a lovely Spring flower but unfortunately not in this cold climate, this is my friends garden in CA. Does not like our colder climate.

Another week flown by and only one more radiation treatment on Monday, the evil Multiple Myeloma has been sent back to jail and I hope it stays behind lock and key. This radiation has not been too bad and I did not have to take the steroids. A slight radiation burn but Young Living Lavender has taken care of that. I apply it daily after treatment. The doctor told me that if something is added before treatment the radiation is more intense.

I still have my fractured radius but the pain is waaaay less. I have been reading my fellow Multiple Myeloma suffers blogs. Not everyone is having as easy as me. This disease is so insidious and so little is known about it.

Don't forget to visit my WEBSITE www.healingcancernaturally.net

Now this week Geraldine Ferraro passed on due to this disease, in many papers they said a "blood Cancer". Why because very few people know what this disease is all about. She fought it for 13 years which is pretty good. The life expectancy of MM patients used to be 3 years, with better diagnosis and some updated treatments, this life span has been greatly extended.

In my opinion, the hardest part of Multiple Myeloma, is getting a correct diagnosis. Often the doctors tell you that you are imagining this horrendous pain, or that it is a back problem, go take some advil. In many case, like mine, there are no or hardly any blood markers that show the disease is in you, thus you have to be nearly dead before they discover what is wrong with you.

I am what they call a non-secretor, which means that nothing shows up, till too late in the blood. Bone marrow tests are the only way, and in many cases they need to have one to show the disease really is present.

Many doctors have never been exposed to this disease and thus they just have an "off hand" manner is treating the ill. As the awareness increases, of this disease, the medical profession is waking up to the fact that for some reason this disease is spreading to a new group of subjects, namely young people.

This used to be a disease of 60 and over males and mostly of African American descent, not so anymore, young, old, women men are now showing up with this dreaded disease.

There is so much one can do to help oneself, this disease will return, so you have to start a daily regime of healthy living and strong supplements, to keep it away. Stem cell transplants, when they work, seem to give the younger patients, a much needed boost. The drugs help but are not the answer, so until they come up with a better plan it is best to be diligent in your own health and welfare.

Spring has finally arrived today, but tomorrow rain and cold, phew at least we had a couple of sunny days. My garden is calling, but need help to get it fixed, this one hand world is not working. WEll my friends I hope you see some lovely weather this weekend and be thankful for what you have.

Other Worldy Experiences and Putting things into Perspective.

2011-03-17T11:20:00.000-07:00

Here is the most amazing picture taken by Oleg Bartunov of Russia. He was visiting near Mt Everest and could not believe his eyes. Ice Crystals in the clouds with the sun at the right angle. He described it as an amazing outer worldy experience and let himself be engulfed with its beauty. It is a very rare occurrence and very few people have seen such a magnificent sight. Of course you are in the sacred mountains of Tibet!

This is what We need on a daily basis, to keep us grounded and focusing on how we can help ourselves and others. Seeing a natural wonder like this must have been amazing. The photographer was overcome with emotion and feelings of well being, along with a group of tourist at the same location.

As I go through my weekly radiation again, this is something I can meditate on and imagine the beauty of, and put these colors into my body to help with healing.

I am going through 3weeks of radiation on my arm and expect it to be healed in the next couple of months.

One interesting fact that care from my doctors visit yesterday, was the fact the radiation dept is now using Holistic ointments to lessen the effect of radiation burns and sooth the skin during treatment. Now that is progress, small as it is, it is still progress. The name of the lotion is Calendula Gel from the flower and made by Boiron. I also use essential oils, Frankincense, Lavender, Orange, Clove, Abundance. These you put on post daily treatment and on non treatment days, when you arise.

Life in these troubling times needs all the help we can give our bodies. We feel the sadness from the Japan Tsunami and Earthquake, and see those poor souls suffering, a daily prayer for them will help us as well as them.

May you have a good week and remember to be kind to yourselves.

The Ebb and Flow of Life - Reality Check- The Gift

2011-03-11T12:28:00.000-08:00

Spring is coming! The bulbs are peeking through the earth waiting to show their finery. I love Spring. The flowers do it for me. Have lots of bulbs so hope they all bloom.

One never knows what is around the corner. Daffodils are a symbol of healing for me as when I first discovered I had Multiple Myeloma, I told the doctors that when the daffodils bloomed I would be better. That is the way it happened.

I had another relapse in May of 2009 and by August was again cancer free.

We just went on a wonderful road trip and the whole time I complained of a sore forearm. I suspected that little evil creature - MM - had returned but was not quite sure. I finally had to go and have an x-ray and yes my radius fractured. This came about before I left and I ran into a door but thought no more of it. That nasty little MM had activated and that is where the break occurred. I call the break a gift from God. I do not have symptoms of MM until too late, and I am nearly dead. It is called Non secretory MM and only about 5% of the 1 % mm patients have this it is rare.

Sooo if I did not fracture my arm it probably would have been too late to get treatment. As I have never had Chemotherapy, I have to decide what is best for me. Short compact radiation to the zone, and it should again be gone. As MM never really goes away just goes dormant, we have to be extra careful on how we live, eat and breathe.

I thought I was doing all the things I mention on my website and blog but when I recall the last 5 months I was very careless over taking my supplements on a daily basis. So hopefully lesson learned. I was skating along and now I have been reminded if I wish to stay healthy and alive, I must practice all that I preach, and be especially careful of guarding my body against further insults from the Myeloma.

The doctors are optimistic and also agree my supplements are one of the main reasons I keep my MM from getting away from me.

I have seen a big difference just in the last week, once I saturated my body with the natural supplements. Radiation was slow in getting started due to technical problems at the hospital.

For me the clues of the MM being active are unusual weight gain (I do not overeat and have been eating salads, vegies etc, very little sugar or sweet.) Little nodules that look like baby warts appearing on my arms, legs and body. Last out break the dermatologist told me these were a sign of cancer starting in the body. So you see I had warning and chose to ignore it for a while. No one likes bad news but ignoring it is worse. So will keep you posted on my progress. I am confident in 3 months I will again be MM free or at least tame the beast back into its box. So what I have been expounding is especially true.

Take care all and be well.

Be Thankful Each Day.Family & Pets need our help!

2011-03-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

It is a cold wintry day but the orchid says spring is almost here. Soon robins will be flocking about and little birds diveboming us when we go out the front door. I can't wait.

I am seeing my daffodils and tulips pop their heads out of the ground, what a wonderful time Spring is.

Each day I am reminded how fleeting and fast life on this planet is. I want us to be thankful for what we have. We can always find someone who is in a worse position. Lately a lot of sickness and death among humans and animals.

Healthwise, we all struggle but it is our attitude that counts. If we believe we can overcome, then we can. Meditation and prayer should be our daily watch Words.

I was out and about and several people wanted to know why I smelled so good. I had applied essential oils (these are made from plants, trees and shrubs) and do not like the chemical perfumes. Not only does one smell wonderful it gives your body a lift. People notice and they smile when they ask you what you are wearing. Something as simple as that can affect those near you.

The chemicals in our shampoo, toothpaste, perfume, deodorant are killing us. I use natural Lavender Shampoo, I use peppermint deodorant, cornstarch for body powder, and avoid toxic substances as much as possible.

I clean the house with baking soda for scrubbing, add Lemon Oil to my floor washing water, make a mixture of vinegar, ammonia, and soap to clean the windows and blinds. Staying healthy takes work.

I love the essential oils. Lavender on your pillow to sleep, peppermint for an upset stomach, and Lavender and peppermint help reduce pain.

These things I am thankful for.

What did we use before all the modern things were invented.

We are told only give your dog "dog food" What do you think dogs ate before dog food was invented. Raw meat, grains and bones. Human table food has become very contaminated so unless you have natural or organic food it may be wise to make your own dog food. So be thankful for you family, friends and Pets, they all bring us Joy and love. Yes we all have that one or two in our lives who make it harder but that is what thankfulness is all about. A chance to overlook the negative and concentrate on the positive.

Sunny Days can turn into Restful Nights

2011-03-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Sunny, warmer day, Finally! Certainly lifts the spirits. Can't you just see yourself in the hammock, relaxing and listening to the wave. Here is a great way to meditate. See yourself swinging in the calm warm breezes in paradise. See all your illness and cancer gone. Do this daily it will help.

Staying upbeat in the world of turmoil is not easy. There is so much coming at us each day. I love pictures and serenity so I use them as much as possible. Young Living Lavender oil placed on your pillow at night, enhances the sleep and relaxes you. It is also wonderful for minor burns, insect bites and much more. Calms you when you have a headache. We could all sleep in the hammock and have a great night.

I hardly read the paper or watch the news as I read or see enough, just to know what is going on, and cannot dwell on the negative.

There is always someone worse off than yourself. So if you have lost your job or cannot work due to illness, find what is positive about your situation. Meditation and soothing essential oils are wonderful.

Today a well respected doctor, who has his own line of natural skin care products etc, told how he went to a major conference and the big companies are now turning to natural products to help replace all their chemicals. They looked up his patents and copied what they could without infringing. So the positive news is there is a shift and all of us who meditate and pray, are having an effect by removing some of the negative things that big chemical and drug companies are doing.

So sleep well in your paradise this week and soak up some sun.

Reality, Cold Weather and Healing Rocks

2011-02-24T12:16:00.000-08:00

Hello my friends, hope you have been doing well these last 3 weeks. I have been jaunting around to get some sunshine, and it worked very well.

I am now back in the cold, with a slight snowfall overnight. Even 60 deg is warm compared to the 30's here in Idaho. However it is nice to be back into a calm serene place. The big cities are so hectic. I have not been to Sedona since the mid 80's and hardly recognized the place.

The great feeling is still there when you get away from the crowd. We were fortunate to get into a canyon where few people are allowed, sit and take in the sunshine, the healing red rocks, and imagine the original inhabitants that once lived there. It is so serene and one gets out of it what one desires. Lots of other tourists scurrying around buying things and shopping but to go out a bit a see the beauty is wonderful. We went to the town of Jerome, an old mining town and old native Indian habitat.

These troubling times have people on edge but if we take the time to meditate, and see a positive out come, forgiving those that oppress the masses and manipulate them, then we become one mind that can have a calming effect on the world. This is not easy but takes practice with meditation and reflection.

I am trying to practice what I preach and one feels decidedly better for it.

I am praying for my friend Feresaknit who has a blog and not doing so well, maybe you could join me in praying for her recovery. She, Like me, suffers from Multiple Myeloma, and while I am blessed to be in remission she is going through a dark period. She lives in the UK.

I have some new things to put out to you later next week and hopefully they can help those who are struggling with faith, disease, pain and loss of someone they love.

At this time a lot of people are passing on, and it seems the dogs are too, I think it comes in cycles.

So have a blessed weekend and be safe.

Low Dose Chemo Combined with Natural. Ducks again!

2011-02-05T12:40:00.000-08:00

My goal is to teach the natural healing ways to those who have cancer or other severe illnesses. However, there is a place for chemotherapy and radiation. I have been doing some reading on this subject, and not everyone responds to all natural healing, no matter how hard they try.

There have been several studies Showing that a low dose chemo, along with supplements can greatly improve your chances. There is a form of therapy called IPT where they give insulin before the low dose chemotherapy,this allow the cell to let the chemo inside. Cancer cells have a hard coating around them. Cancer cells suck up huge amounts of insulin, so giving extra insulin, this will convert glucose into energy, thus making the cell more permeable, allowing the chemotherapy to enter the cell more easily, thus killing it. I will expound on this later on but this is just a hint of how we can educate our doctors to a new view of how best to treat us, instead of killing of all the healthy cells, in an effort to kill the cancer.

Nutritional supplements and anticancer supplements, are vital to the building up of the immune system, which is a large portion of healing, but often more is needed.

I have recently posted here and on my website www.healingcancernaturally.net , about the importance of keeping the pH in a alkaline state. I have already heard from one of my followers, that she is much improved after taking 3 days of Alkaline salts, and boosting her pH to almost normal.

There are so many simple things we can do to help ourselves, it is amazing how simple things can improve our health.

DUCKS: Here is "Daffy & Ducky" before the snow and ice, hoofing it across the lawn, our third duck, who looks like a turkey and has some people thinking it is, is also around. They are trying to get back with the geese, a couple of hundred geese flew in and spent the night and the ducks were in the middle, it was kind of weird, then "Daffy" took off with them for the day but did return, much to our relief. We have this beautiful white goose, with a black neck I am hoping to get a picture but it is not easy. "Daffy" has taken to flying around the neighborhood. For some reason I do not think "Ducky" can fly and big fat turkey duck may but fortunately does not seem to want to.

It is very healing to look and interact with nature as it calms the soul. Have a good week, will not be able to post for a while but will catch up when I return.

Flowers, Pain Relief with Essential Oil and Prayer

2011-01-31T16:47:00.000-08:00

These are a form of lily from Hawaii, they are so beautiful this picture does not does them justice. This represents How I feel after removing some severe pain from my life .

I hurt my shoulder in October and then I began to have severe back spasms, I had several massages and treatments, it would reduce for a while then return. About 30 days ago I decided to help my husband clear the driveway of ice. Hmmm.. not a good decision. I have a permanently bent spine with a lot of vertebrae missing, but I do my best to keep active, I also cannot stand up unless I am holding onto something. The "something" was a shovel. I cut the ice while my husband ran the snow blower, it was quite effective but took 2 hours. I did not feel any pain or discomfort till 2-3 days later and I had intense back, arm and side spasm which required medication..I had massage, used essential oils, had an acupuncture treatment and maybe 30% continuous relief. I was using the basil herb oil and it helped but it was not until i added Palo Santo, from Young living, that the pain went away. It took 2 days and as long as I use a little oil before going to bed, on the bad area, I am pain free. It is like a miracle. The Palo Santo oil stops the severe spasms. I will put a little blurb about this below. I sell oils from my website but at this time only have 2 items up. As I cannot ship till the end of the month I HAVE REFRAINED from adding more. These oils are absolutely marvelous. Today I received 3 emails from people who had burnt themselves while cooking, and rather severely I may add, they applied the lavender oil and with in 20 minutes pain reduced, 2 days later no sign of burn, one lady had blisters, that were reduced and went away in several days and relived the pain.

until you start experimenting with these oils, you cannot believe how wonderful they are. There are many oils out there that are less expensive, these oils are pure and the crops they come from are raised without pesticides or chemical fertilizers. There is a huge difference. Just imagine the food we eat how contaminated it gets. A drop of lemon oil in the cooking or the water helps remove some of the chemicals we daily come across. It also helps digestion, along with peppermint. Peppermint can settle an upset stomach.

Flowers also give peace and calm as well as there are many used to heal and produce products we need.

Today my husband needed surgery, and much to my amazement the doctor asked if he could pray before the operation, we said certainly. He told us, and yes we already are very aware of this, that praying over a patient helps heal them faster, have less infection and less future problems. This is a subject I will post more on in my website. I have used prayer all my life to get me through the worst times. It certainly does help. 5 hours later my husband has not taken a pain pill and seems quite comfortable. He should be hurting but is not.

One does not have to have a religion to pray, a simple pray of thanksgiving or ask for help, will bring comfort and relief. The "Lords Prayer" is a simple but effective prayer for those who think they cannot pray.

No this is not about religion but about using our own power within to heal. Blessings on you all.

Ducks and Other Things and More on the pH healing

2011-01-19T12:55:00.000-08:00

Blogs everywhere and sometimes we just need to have a little story of a personal nature. It is good to share much needed information but today I am going to tell you a story about ducks.

In June, we returned from and extended trip to find "Ducky", the light duck. living in our yard. All the neighbors asked when did you buy a duck? We said we did not buy a duck and had no idea where it came from. Our yard looks over a huge pond, and we have several where we live. It was a young duck.

The duck was lonely and earlier in the spring, the wild geese had hatched a bunch of goslings, 7 in all. The parents of the goslings were teaching them to survive and so "Ducky" latched onto the group but was kept at a distance. When the parents left each day the goslings, who were now rather big and almost full grown geese, would huddle together, they begrudgingly let "Ducky" stay near them but not in the group. One day the now grown geese flew away and there was poor "Ducky" alone again. My husband felt sorry for him so we went to a duck farm and purchased a lovely duck mate. The duck farmer said they do not fly as they as used to staying in his yard with no clipped wings. We brought the duck home and about 1 hour later it flew away. HA! so much for not flying.

At the same time another neighbor has the same idea, she sent her husband to buy ducks and he came back with 3. They lasted about 2 hours and flew away. We never knew where they went. So a few days later we went to the duck farm and asked him to clip the wings of the duck so it would not fly away, He gave us an extra duck. So now there were 3. They did not fly away.

Together our little group fed them a lot of grain and now they are too fat to fly. Unfortunately in this last icy cold spell, the top white and black duck, she passed on. We have no idea why but I think she was caught in the ice. She was the latest addition to our menagerie and was rather young. We made a winter shelter with straw lining it, among the reeds for the ducks and it was working out rather well. Now they hover near our house and will not go back to their little home. I think the ice has something to do with the demise of the young one. They watched us closely as we pullout the deceased duck. They would not leave the area for days. The pond, where their hut is, has ice still so I am hoping when it melts they will return to their little home. We had 3 days of heavy rain and yesterday I saw them all coming toward the house, and figured they were hungry for the grain we fed them. They still have plenty of natural food when the pond is not frozen. So I just walked out and they followed me until I put grain down they gobbled up.

This is an ongoing saga and it will be interesting to see what happens when the geese return to nest.

Now on a different subject, the balancing of the pH is so important to maintain good health. One can use simple remedies like fresh lemon juice in water and purchasing alkaline salts. I use cobalt blue bottles to sit in the sun (Make sure it is not freezing outside or they will break) and use the water to put my lemon juice in. It actually amplifies the healing properties of the pH. I also have discovered that fungus is a major cause of imbalance and will speak on that later.

I hope you are all having a good week and blessings and healing on all.

I have new input on my website at www.healingcancernaturally.net

Keeping the pH Balanced, Aids the Mind and Body, in Keeping its Balance

2011-01-14T12:13:00.000-08:00

We have so much to be thankful for. Beautiful flowers, good friends, health improvements. This last week with the Australian and Brazilian floods, the sad consequences of the violence in Arizona, we need to stay balanced and focused and not allow the terrible tragedies, weigh us down. First we should pray for all those affected and ask for help in understanding all that is going on. Do not be FEARFUL. Fear brings on negative emotions.

The pH balance of the body is extremely important in blocking disease and thus affecting our mind. When the pH is out of balance the whole body is on the wrong path. I am convinced if people with mental problems had a balanced PH, it would prove helpful to them. Will it cure them, probably not but it certainly would help them be a little more stable.

What is the pH of the body? It is the balance of acid/Alkaline elements in our blood that help keep us healthy.

Our intestinal tract is full of unfriendly bacteria and if the pH gets out of balance we open ourselves to many diseases. It is normal to have this bacterial in our bodies but it goes haywire when the balance is not kept and disease gets running rampant. The Bacteria and Fungi then start secreting mycotoxins and the next thing you know, you have a whole range of diseases, waiting to take over. It has been said that most diseases have been connected to blood and intestinal infections. When the body becomes acid based, Yeast and Fungus overtake the normal systems.

The normal or ideal body pH is 7.4 to 7.6 and this preserves the alkalinity of the body to keep it in balance. The moment the blood is allowed to become alkaline, your healthy foundation is undermined. We hear so much about Yeast infections, well this is what happens when you get them. You have become acidic and it allows the fungus to grow. It has been stated many times, that a cancer cell is surrounded by Fungus, thus it inhibits the healing substances from

getting to the diseased cell. I will have a lot more on my website about how you can control the body and keep it healthy.

http://healingcancernaturally.net

So the next question is how to keep the balance. The food we eat has a great influence on how the pH turns out. The processed and chemical enhanced food is a large part of the cause and also the chemicals in our environment, which I will relate back to this in a later blog.

According to Gary Young, Dr Morton Walker says we should eat 4:1 of Alkaline/Acid foods. That is 4 alkaline foods and 1 Acid. I use Lemon or Lime juice in water for a natural pH balance. WHAT you say. Lemon is acidic till it reaches your stomach and then it turns alkaline, I have often used it as a digestive Aid, before a meal. Post cancer I had a terrible time wanting to eat, so when I was out, I would have them squeeze me the juice of a lemon, drink it straight, then I could eat.

Avoid antibiotics and use ONLY when all other options have failed. These drugs kill off the normal bacteria and then the fungi become rampant. Lower stress and also use Alkaline Salts.

For those who want to keep a list go to this website and print off. REMEMBER TO BOOKMARK THIS PAGE BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

http://www.cayce.com/acidalkalinefoods.htm

This is an endless subject but it is the basis of what we need do each day to keep us healthy. I constantly wage a war on getting my pH correct. You will be amazed at the results once you try to keep your body balanced. I find my mind is clearer and I am calmer when I have a balanced body. We then can pray for a balanced earth as that is what is happening around us, the elements of earth are out of balances and it takes us all to work on putting it back where it once was. Have a happy and healthy weekend.!!!!

A Bit of Sunshine in our Lives

2011-01-07T09:49:00.000-08:00

It has been a dreary winter for many and I am sure, unless you ski, you can't wait for your summer activities. Today I thought we could chat about things that make us happy and healthy.

There are dozens of blogs and lots of information but sometimes we just need to refresh ourselves by doing things we love.

So this week choose an activity or idea, that will take you away from the everyday stress of your life.

I love flowers, most of the ones pictured here are from my garden at various times and places. We have a lovely atrium garden shop with a little cafe, what could be nicer than having a cup of coffee and reading a book and looking at the lovely plants that are there.

We never know what is in store for us and when I visited last week I purchased a beautiful orchid to give life and color. For have been going there for 4 years (it is about 5 years old) and I asked where our favorite person was, Larry, and was told he passed on. Larry was 42 years old, so full of life and light we felt like he belonged to us. I have never seen him grumpy or down, and his smile was fantastic. He welcomed each customer like they were coming into his home. He Died of a cancer that took him in 30 days. Maybe he had it and did not know it or showed no symptoms it snuck up like a thief in the night. What a great loss to our community.

To keep ourselves healthy in troubled times and to keep the stress level down, spend a day in the flowers, take in their energy, watch your diet, give up the sugar for a week, see how much better you feel. Take an hour walk each day. It is recommended that cancer patients exercise daily. Those who are weak can move their arms and legs, those of us who have improved do your best to at least walk. I have a treadmill I try to use daily but not always successful. The times I walk I am 100% better. It is a little cold here to do that at the moment, but if you are younger and dress warmly then it is good for you.

My prayers go out today for healing of you all along with your loved ones. I have some inspirational stories this week from 2 patients who have had wonderful success with their natural supplements. The medical side had done all they could so they switched to natural help and happily they are still having great success.

We welcomed a new baby great niece last night so the world looks more rosy today. May you have a great week and look after yourselves!!!

2011-01-02T12:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year, May it be the best!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vC8Hffm9BE

Headed for a NY and Much to be Thankful For

2010-12-29T16:30:00.000-08:00

Sunset is a wonderful time to reflect on the day, now it is time to reflect on our year of 2010. We can choose to think of the good things that happened to us, or to all the negativity that was flung our way, through no fault of our own. I ask for a blessing on the earth, the sick and suffering and those who are less fortunate than some of us.

We have been blessed with a wonderful year of travel, family and friends, this has been quite wonderful. We lost our beloved pets but they taught us so much. Several of our dear friends passed on too early. We do not know why but we can give comfort to those who need it.

Healing ourselves with good thoughts is the most important decision we can make. My friend Who has MM and is kind enough to follow my little blog, I salute you. The things you do each day would overwhelm me. You create beauty and love wherever you go and put yourself ahead of others. God Bless you and your family and may you be healed. I love you knitting and sewing items they are marvelous. I have had several negative experiences but by being patient and paying back in kindness, a wonderful result came about instead of negativity and hurt feelings. We spent most of our Christmas money on those in need and that is far more rewarding than getting presents for ourselves. Each day we meet people and we have no idea how we affect them.

I pray for a blessed 2011 as I suspect we are in for a bit of a wild ride. Only prayer and faith can help us with things we have no control over.

For those still suffering from cancer I have had some wonderful feedback on patients trying natural things, every step forward is a blessing.

I have posted new items on my website and have given some recipes for natural juicing, hope this helps for some. May you all have a special NY and be blessed in 2011!

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Christmas and New Year a Time for Peace- Eclipse

2010-12-23T16:01:00.001-08:00

Greetings of the season and may peace and good health be with you all. Procrastination is my undoing. Have been away so much by the time I get back into my own time zone, I am zoned. Thanks to my loyal friends who visit this blog. The world around us is in such disarray. We can use a higher power to meditate, ask for forgiveness and to forgive those around us, whom seem to be bent on negative actions and deeds. It is hard to pray for your enemies but that is something one can practice with patience.

This is a wonderful season if one does not get caught up in the flurry and worry of it all. Our family was too poor to have celebrations but we had a great Christmas pudding with real money in it. (One had to be careful not to swallow too soon) When the money was changed from silver our parents kept a small supply of coins to put in the pudding and replaced it with the fake money we have today. We then spent the day at the beach. If we were fortunate to get a present it was much cherished. We sang and laughed and in that time life was more simple.

Healing our minds and hearts is something that keeps us going.

I was sent an article, on the loss of the honeybees, this is not the first I have heard of this occurrence. They put a very powerful pesticide on the corn and a few other crops and it wiped out millions of honey bees. Is it still allowed today..Yes..Do the people who control these things know, Yes..That is what meditation and prayer is for, to protect the planet, and forgive those who do the wrong thing.

I had my cancer check up and praise be I am still cancer free. I just had a wonderful email from a young man with a brain tumor. He started on polymva and after 6 weeks his tumor is shrinking. You can read about that on my website, although I have not finished my articles. www.healingcancernaturally.net and under "my story"

I am also doing further research on curcimin and its and its anti cancer effects. There is a well known professor at MD Anderson who has had marvelous results by adding curcumin to their regime.

Sometimes a break from the chemotherapy can be beneficial. It lets the body heal from the introduced toxins, but of course I cannot recommend this without your doctors approval.

Did you see the eclipse on the night of 20 th and am 21st, it started before midnight and ended about 1.5 hours late it was awesome. I have photographed this before but did you realize this is the first time the eclipse happened on the equinox in 300+ years, is that not amazing. I should find my previous pictures to post but they are stacked away somewhere.

May peace be in your hearts and those you love by your side. And may Santa's sleigh land on your roof! Blessing.

Essential Oils That Heal and Make you feel Good.

2010-11-30T19:17:00.000-08:00

Many ancient cultures used essential oils or aromatic oils, as they knew them. To heal, cleanse, cook with, and improve their lives. The Egyptians used these aromatic oils in many of their temple rituals. They considered them sacred and placed them in alabaster pots.When king Tut's tomb was opened a huge amount of aromatic oils were found, they were still in excellent condition.

in 1817 a papyrus was discovered and it contained hundreds of cures, prescriptions and remedies. Frankincense and Myrrh were mentioned several times in the bible, it was used for embalming because it helped prevent bacterial growth. The Qu'ran also mentions these oils and ways to heal. In the late 19th century these oils became more popular as they did not have antibiotics or things we have today. This probably was a good thing as many infections, wounds and sores during world war one.

In 1920 Rene'maurice Gattefosee' was working in his lab and severely burnt his arm, he plunged it into a vat of what he thought was water, instead it was pure lavender extract, to his amazement the pain let up very quickly and he put this on for several days, and the burn did not leave a scar.

These pioneers and others have used these oils for antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic purposes. Today we are just beginning to understand their uses. A lost art has been rediscovered.

In Europe these natural substances can be purchased from the shelf of any pharmacy. When travelling I have used many of these items. Lemon oils for cold or chest congestion and taken a drop or two in a capsule or put in water.

Frankincense is a wonderful oil and it originated in Somalia, and in the middle east is considered the holy anointing oil. I have used it for nerve pain, stress, and it elevates the mind and the immune system benefits. I had a ?sinus tumor with cranial nerve involvement, last year, I did have pain pills for the excruciating pain, but only took them for 5 days. I then rubbed frankincense oil on my forehead and face to help calm it down. I still use it. I am over the cancer but sometimes I have residual nerve pain, and instead of taking an advil, I put the oil on my face.

Lavender helps one sleep but also relieves pain along with peppermint. I travel with these oils as it has saved me many times. I use the young living oils as they are some of the most pure, grown without chemical additives.

I am severely allergic to perfumes and odors and most perfumes are made up of chemicals. Want to smell wonderful and not be overwhelmed with negative chemical odor, Use Oils. The The young living oil, Purification, when applied to skin or clothing or used in a diffuser, can dispel chemical odors and or perfume wearing friends who tip a whole bottle of these things on themselves. I am happy to say my friends now honor my request to stay chemical perfume free. The soaps used to wash the clothes are full of nasty chemicals and people believe they will smell wonderful using these items. I have to wash my clothes in a neutral soap and sometimes it takes a month to get this odor out. (I have dear friends who washed my clothes as a favor and used scented soap) I get headaches and nausea around these odors. A lovely young lady helps me clean my home, and she has constant migraines, as she uses harsh chemicals to clean the many houses she does each week. Our household only has natural products. Think of all the poison going back into the earth....

This Christmas time, give the gift of oils and be surprised at the result. Have a great week and I will continue to chat about the oils. My website is being updated and I have a lot of information on it so if you want to check it out..www.healingcancernaturally.net has a page about oils and I will add to that each month. Be well.

Bone Supplements , PH Balance and Thanksgiving

2010-11-21T12:01:00.001-08:00

If you look carefully there are several blue orbs in this picture one on the rock face and one on the mountain top. This is the sacred Indian land in Arizona. We need to treat our bodies as such, Sacred.

There is a lot of information but how do we assimilate what is good for us. One of the major problems of various types of cancer is loss of bone, or brittle bone.

This is not confined to cancer but to many women who are lacking hormones and have brittle bones. The drug companies have many fancy drugs out to "help" restore bone density. Unfortunately they have serious side effects. On Boniva Alone I counted 20 side effects. The company says they are minimal. Hmm... Includes Infections, headaches, increase in cholesterol, several types of pain. With Zometa I counted 12 and one serious one, death. It also necrosis the jaw bone and that cannot come back. I know the "Death" part is extreme but several people have died while taking Zometa. So can we have a natural alternative. Yes eat foods high in calcium. White Beans, Tofu, and obviously dairy, (however dairy is suggested to be limited with cancer patients), Oatmeal, Nuts, Vegetables etc. http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/calcium.html Do as much as you can by choosing the right foods. For those of us who need extra there are many forms of Calcium with Magnesium and Vit D. I came across a new Ultimate Bone Support that sounds very promising, It is called Stronium. It works by attracting minerals that are necessary like Calcium, Magnesium, Boron, and Zinc, which lets the bone directly absorb these nutrients. McGTill University in Montreal, did a study on this and in 6 months they showed a remarkable 172% increase in the rate of Bone Formation. Here is a complete article on same: http://www.advancedbionutritionals.com/Products/Ultimate-Bone-Support.htm

This is excellent for those of us whose bones are so fragile that it is a natural way to bring them back.

PH: When the ph of the body becomes acid it allows the body to let all those nasty germs we carry around, to multiply. The normal body ph should be 7.4 - 7.6. Keeping it this way is what keeps us healthy. Foods that are good to keep the ph alkaline are Green and Yellow vegies and whole nuts, the natural ratio of Alkaline to Acid food should be 4:1. That is 4 parts Alkaline 1 part acid. Eating Garlic helps overcome fungus. Meat, Dairy, Mushrooms, Pickled foods, and Sugar are Acidic. How else can we keep the PH alkaline. There are products in the health food store but I use Lemon Juice. When Lemon hits the stomach it becomes Alkaline. So adding a fresh squeezed Lemon daily helps not only with the digestion but with the ph. Lower your stress and avoid antibiotics as much as possible.

I am redoing my website and listing a lot of these hints there permanently. www.healingcancernaturally.net As Thanksgiving comes around we need to be able to eat some "goodies" but stick to the foods that help and you will so much better, instead of that overstuffed feeling. Myself I would eat some turkey vegies, and if I want to add cranberries I make my own natural berries with honey. Dessert, well of course have a piece but do not go overboard. A great way to prepare is Juice 4 Lg carrots and 1 Granny Smith apple and drink before leaving to eat. Sets up the digestion and helps with the ph. I am going to try and update more frequently with tips. May we all have a blessed Thanksgiving and remember to not stress over the small stuff, the resulting angst is not worth it. Take a deep breath and think on something to be really thankful for. Have a wonderful weekend.

The Season To be Thankful

2010-11-12T09:26:00.000-08:00

So much happens at this time of year and we do not always stop and give thanks for what we have. Waking up each morning is a gift and if we make the most of each day we cannot ask for me. I see Phil in his blog has now started a regular Thursday Thank You column.

The fast pace of our lives and especially those of us who have serious illnesses, just exhausts us.

I have purchased a couple of lovely CD's, and play as I go to sleep, giving thanks for everything and asking for healing not only for myself, but the earth and all those afflicted.

The elections, earthquakes. volcano's and other calamities have driven our spirits down. If we realize that the survivors of the Chilean Mine cave in held onto faith and prayer, against the most difficult of circumstances, and came out virtually unscathed, we can see what the power of prayer can do. I believe as the world tuned into this terrible horror, they prayed and the collective energy of good wishes and prayer, made it possible for many countries to come together in wonderful display of co-operation and ingenuity.

I speak with many people each week and the cancer segment is growing, now we need to educate, pray and encourage those that are facing this severe illness. Once again I promote the natural healing products like Poly Mva, Curcumin (about 1000 mgs couple of times a day) Cod Liver oil (I like Carlson's for its purity) with 'Flu season upon us we need to take about 1000 to 2000 D3 a day (those with cancer) and about 1000 mgs D3 a day for those who wish to ward off illness. Lets not forget Vit C and all the B vitamins. There are many new things being tested for cancer and hopefully this scourge will be lifted from us. It is up to us as individuals to educate ourselves on what is available and not rely on the doctors only for our survival.

www.cancercompass.com is a wonderful place for information and talking with those who have a similar disease or problems, it also helps those that feel isolated. I find the users of CC have done extensive research not only Natural Healing but on medical healing.

I am thankful I can post and chat with you all and pray you are doing well and are able to take time to meditate and give thanks. Have a wonderful week.

Time Flies and Our daily Lives get Distracted

2010-10-20T21:17:00.000-07:00

Hello my friends I have been enjoying the sites of "down Under" we had a wonderful trip to see family and friends and here is the famous Opera house on Sydney Harbor. Obviously I did not have a computer with me so did not blog. However you were not forgotten.

Have some fun with the family even if it is a pleasant afternoon. Nothing like laughter, friends and family to boost the immune system. Sad to say Australia has changed a lot in the last 4 years, I was so disappointed in many stores, as half the inventory re food and my favorite treats, was American. I thought I was in Target down the street and even the fancier stores have much the same items. It used to be uniquely Australian. Ah Global World..

The same problems there re the health, as here, in fact the public health system does not offer as much as we presently get. If you have private insurance the hospitals are nicer and you are looked after better. We shall see what happens here.

While I was away one of my MM friends, In Australia, passed on. I was so sad she fought this disease for 10 years and that is 6 years longer than most.

I looked at the aboriginal art and thought about the way they lived. Yes they were primitive, but they relied on the land, the forest and the animals to heal them and show them the way. They have suffered the fate of the American Indians, culture almost gone, and alcohol has taken its place. So when we talk health there are so many elements of our lives that need attention.

Nurturing, having friends, support, medicine, and all the natural healing one can get. I also found the food to be less imbued with chemicals (Except those American Brands). I try not to eat much sugar (practice what I preach) but they had the best fresh fruit and made the most delicious fruit drinks. I have had similar in Hawaii but these were awesome, Fresh pineapple, Fresh mango juice, Fresh Passion fruit all in one delicious drink, and in the tropics (where we were, it was so refreshing) I wanted to bring it all back. Beaches stretching for miles hardly a soul, a family chopping the top of coconuts to give you a refreshing drink. I hope also may receive some of this joy in a small way, while trying to overcome your illness or preventing it. Take care all!!!

Serenity helps heal our troubled Planet and Ourselves

2010-09-27T12:27:00.000-07:00

The last week or so I have noticed I am moving faster and not always getting things done. The outside influences on our daily lives tend to harass us, if we let them. Being human this is a natural reaction.

I am trying to do better in this area. I purchased a wonderful meditation tape called Wings II and try and play it for an hour each night before sleep, I pray for my well being and those around me, including the animals, and my neighbors. I take it a step further and ask for healing of our planet and animals. Without this protection we are in for even tougher times.

This negative energy, has a huge impact on those of us who have weakened immune systems, so we have to work very hard to keep healthy. I try to ignore all the negative bits on the news and pray for those that are hurting, their homes being flooded, the fires that swept through the mountains and the numerous disasters reported almost on a daily basis.

The earth is rebelling and we need to help it calm down. Daily meditation for ourselves and others, offer a wonderful calming influence to all that surrounds us. The animals are being affected, in the latest Farmers Almanac, a wonderful Indian healer, who is 90+, learnt how to tell the seasons, storms, coming events from animal behavior. He laments that this is fast dissapearing, as the animals have stopped their normal cycles and seem confused. This means the energy and the resonation of the earth has been affected. To help ourselves and those around us it is important to think on these things. This in turns helps our serenity and starts a healing cycle. Have a great week.

Why Are So Many Animals Getting Cancer

2010-09-14T12:57:00.000-07:00

Our two dogs went back to their maker this year. The one of the left Monty had a brain aneurysm, and had to be put to sleep after he started having frequent massive seizures. Boots on the R was put to sleep almost 3 months to the day after her companion. She was a year and a half younger. They lived a long full life, but why did their end have so many problems. Boots developed a liver cancer. It was not detected till the day of her death. Why because I had her on a supplement that kills abnormal cells, and I had taken her off it after she developed diarrhea. It took about 10 days for her to deteriorate. I am sure the loss of her companion did not help. He was nearly 13 and she 11.5 years.

These animals are just 2 of thousands who have come down with cancer or other severe maladies, that we never used to see in animals. Those dying of cancer 20 years ago were few and far between. I am a cancer survivor and I blog/chat on Cancer Compass each week. Where there used to be one or two postings for pets, even 5 years ago, now there are dozens and maybe hundreds. From Brain tumors, to Liver to Kidney and blood dyscrasias, the are becoming more and more prevalent.

I truly believe the ingredients in the food of these animals is being contaminated. 3 years ago we found out that China was putting chemicals into the dog food and thousands of dogs died. Both dogs had a small dose of that contaminated food and who knows what their future would have been if that had not happened. Unfortunately Monty was poisoned accidently, along with my husband, 8 years ago. He went blind. My husband had to have drastic measures to detoxify his system. (He spilled a garden poison and he and the dog absorbed some of it) Both were cured by huge doses of natural supplements and Monty regained his sight and vigor..I am sure this did not help him.

These dogs had wholesome food as well, oatmeal, brown rice, organic meat, organic chicken. As I was ill for a long time I could not always give them the natural food. I even purchased so called natural food but then went to a "reputable" brand of so called healthy food. I do believe it was contaminated. I have since found out that several dog food companies, that say Made in the USA, bring in the ingredients from China and mix it with their own. So how do we know these additives are not poisoning our animals.

My friends have dog who passed at 5 and 6 years because of similar problems. Our dogs had a hundred acres to roam and run and I am sure that kept them healthy.

If our animals are being poisoned, what about us????

The one way to minimize the risk is to take the time to make your own dog food. Use grains that you know where they come from, Organic meats, organic rice and mix it yourself. This way they get a wholesome diet and will live longer. If I had dogs again I would never buy commercial grade food...The Govt said they stopped these practices but how do we know. We don't....I am just saddened that I see so many cats, dogs etc being brought to an early and painful death because of poor nutrition. The company that shouts the loudest about the healthy dog food probably has the worst. Lawn poisons are absorbed into the animals feet and this does not help. We need to go back to organic and look at our own way of life. Here is to healthier animals.!

Supporting your Immune System Revisited-women especially

2010-09-03T15:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Labor day to you all. Enjoy the last weekend of summer. Some of us will be able to do this easily and some will struggle.

Working on our immune system is a daily project and sometimes we feel we just can't be bothered keeping up.

Those of us who have had serious illness, especially cancer, must always be vigilant. Yes we can slack off for a day or two but then we must pick ourselves up and work on the never ending cycle, of improving our immune system.

Myself I have to be watchful and sometimes I do not catch the clues sent my way. Our daily lives are filled with so much outside influence we feel we do not always have time. The idea is to MAKE time.

This week one of my dear friends was very ill, she had been suffering several different ailments, and had been trying to be healthy. It was not working. She suffered a severe attack of some 'flu or infection 6 weeks ago and has never really recovered.

After a well needed doctors visit she found many of her symptoms came from the lack of the proper hormones and mainly progesterone. Women overlook many symptoms related to illness and often a good work up and a proper regiment of therapy can solve a lot of ills. In her case her immune system (liver, gallbladder etc) could not cope, she needed hormones to help improve her health. I personally favor natural supplements and there are many doctors who can prescribe natural hormone replacement. Make sure you choose a doctor who knows what he/she is doing.

I have been using the Young living progesterone Oil, Progessence Plus, along with some Femigen capsules. I need the capsules as I am missing my ovaries. This has made a considerable difference to me and my energy.

Liver cleansing is another factor that one needs to address. All the chemo, drugs, toxins etc. are thrown off to the liver and one needs a cleansing diet, or cleansing supplements to keep the liver healthy.

I use coffee enemas and find them very simple and cleansing. I also lighten my diet. One book suggest you do not eat red meat after 3 pm as the body struggles to digest it in the evening.

Many people need more protein but cooking your own beans and or using tofu is a great natural source of protein. Want to up your potassium Have a baked potato or some broccoli. Bananas while a good food, are ripened with gas, and thus more toxic substance to absorb. There are approx 10 tsps sugar in a banana, and while it is natural a toxic or compromised liver cannot handle it.

These are simple things to help the immune system. Stress is another but will chat about that again another day. Doing all we can to help ourselves is the key to boosting our longevity. Be well and have a great holiday....

A THOUGHT ON PANCREATIC CANCER AND THINGS

2010-08-22T13:57:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have not been posting, rather hectic two weeks amid flying out to say a final goodbye to a dear friend. Art was a Dr who served so many. Suffered a massive heart attack and lived in limbo for 6 years. God said time to go home Art and he was glad to go. Always leaves a hole when a good friend leaves us.

With permission of my friend Shemay I will post her article from Cancer Compass. Pancreatic cancer is so hard to overcome and many are trying natural supplements, along with their chemotherapy.

I also recommend this supplement, AHCC, a boost to the immune system and it overcomes viruses and infections. A friend of mine along with several people (4 I think), about 20 years ago, while living in Hong Kong, contracted a severe form of meningitis. She had all the up to date treatments along with her fellow sufferers. She alone survived. The one thing her Oriental doctor did that was different, was add the AHCC. So there is much power in these natural substances. I believe this helps in all cancers but has been quite effective in Pancreatic Cancer.

Below is the posting by Shemay.

"Active Hexose Correlated Compound is neither a drug nor a medicine. It is a food substance, ---- a dietary supplement rich in polysaccharides and fiber...processed from the mycelia of selected mushrooms (basidiocymetes) into a rich nutritive extract."

http://www.ahccresearch.com/how-ahcc-works.html
AHCC in Combination with Chemotherapy
Studies using AHCC clearly demonstrated that AHCC safely increases the efficacy of conventional treatments while reducing the frequency of side effects. Patients taking AHCC with chemo or radiation saw their tumors shrink and their tumor markers decrease more than patients receiving conventional treatments alone. Furthermore, a weakened immune system is one of the most serious side effects of chemotherapy. AHCC helps to preserve immunity at a time when it is crucial to prevent the spread and growth of abnormal cells. It also reduces the toxicity and the side effects associated with chemotherapy. It alleviates hair loss and bone marrow suppression and prevents the elevation of liver enzymes. Patients taking AHCC reported less nausea and vomiting and AHCC improved their body weight and appetite. Unfortunately, at present, there are very few proven strategies to reduce the risk of tumor recurrence among survivors. Because of its effect on NK cells, AHCC supplementation may prove useful for those trying to improve their immune function in order to reduce their risk of recurrence. A prospective cohort study found that patients who had undergone resection of a liver tumor had a significantly longer no recurrence period and an increased overall survival rate when they took AHCC.

SOURCE: http://www.aor.ca/html/products.php?id=17

Thanks Shemay.

AHCC stands for Active hexose correlated compound. processed from the mycelia of selected mushrooms. The bottle is saying " significantly improves immune response, Enhances function of NK cells, DC cells, T-cells, Macrophages and cytokines" I got he Kinoko Gold brand. I found it for 38 dollars a bottle. "

Overcoming Fear helps healing yourself and the PLANET

2010-08-06T15:52:00.000-07:00

Facing a life threatening illness is a hard road to tread. For those of us who have been there we understand. There is something we can do to help ourselves and those around us. At this time in our earthly journey there are many outside factors facing us that increase the fear factor. Fear comes from the inability to control what is happening and the apparent absence of solutions along with changes which we cannot control.

The planet itself is going through a difficult time, job loss, losing one's home, facing foreclosure, loss of savings, and some of us facing horrendous illness and maybe death. Couple this with fear and change,thus setting us up for hiding our emotions and lessening our ability to cope.

Inner faith, prayer, forgiveness, serenity are all tools to use to help us in this journey. You can choose which form of spirituality you are comfortable with and each day set aside sometime to meditate on healing yourself.

We truly do not realize the power we have to heal ourselves and use our minds to reap great rewards. The Rev David Aikens suggest we daily do the following: Begin each meditation with a prayer "Listen to drumming of the native American Indian type or African or a soft chant" Deep breathing and relax. Visualize White Light to envelop you and the earth, keep the deep breathing going, Inhaling thru the nose and exhaling through the mouth. Next visualize you heart expanding with energies of supreme healing for your body and include these to heal mother earth. By focusing positive thoughts of healing on yourself and the earth around, you will be amazed how much better and calmer your feel with this exercise. When you bring in the healing white light just keep thinking, "this will heal me, this will help me" I thank you......whoever you believe in to bring this light.

Takes a bit of practise but it does help.

There are many sites giving technical aspects of cancer so I try and give a different slant on how to use our mind and bodies to heal. Have a great week and free yourself from fear.

Mixing Natural forms of Healing with Traditional

2010-07-27T14:36:00.000-07:00

Sometimes those of us who practice natural healing have to look at Traditional Western Medicine to add to our regime. While mostly natural supplements can help boosts the bodies immune system, sometimes they can do with a temporary boost to put us in a safer place. This allows time for the body to readjust to the natural way.

www.cancercompass.com has some of the most knowledgeable people, who do tons of research on the latest techniques that offer hope to some, who choose not to use totally natural healing.

Today I read a lot about new treatments coming out for Multiple Myeloma patients. They are mostly Stem Cell related or similar procedures. They are risky but if the work they can offer many more years of fairly good health. There is ALLO SCT and SCT's and many more things coming along. These are not only for cancer patients but I have been reading where they are doing Stem Cell transplants on Parkinson's patients.

I am bringing up this subject as I also read a blog today of a young man who is doing natural healing, and has definitely prolonged his life, but now it is failing. Sometimes we have to look to and adjunct therapy that can include Low Dose chemotherapy or something similar. Many cancers are being taken out by drugs BUT if one adds natural healing to their daily routine, much more can be accomplished. Yes I am an advocate of natural healing but I also know that their sometimes is a place for some additional traditional medicine. One has to be open minded on this subject. We are bombarded with so much information sometimes it is hard to concentrate on what to do. I was impressed to write this after reading about the several failed attempts of being resistant to either natural or Traditional. I hope you are enjoying your summer. Be well.

Cancer Healing and Summer

2010-07-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

Summer has finally arrived! We finally received some hot weather to make the garden grow and while it arrived with a bang, 100 deg weather, it is nice to have it.

To improve our health we planted a small garden, beets, corn, lettuce, tomato, potato, onion, cabbage, herbs and some cucumber and melons. This way for a couple of months we can control our healthy eating, knowing no pesticides were used or harmful chemicals. To keep the bugs off my plants and roses, I mix a bottle of Thieves Oil into a squirt bottle, large one, and spray on the plants. All natural and those bugs hate it.

We were in Holland recently, hence the picture, They grow on 100 acres what we grow on 1000. Land is extremely scarce, as 26% of the nation is below sea level. They make better use of their natural products and probably 60% of them ride bikes, yes the ones you pedal. Even 80 year old's ride around to do their shopping. Their cars are small and only certain areas of the city are permitted to have a car park or drive thru. It is by train, boat, foot or bike. Less pollution.

Why am I mentioning this, you do not see many overweight people in Holland. They exercise and tend to eat healthier. A friendly pretty place.

As we age and slow down we need to exercise more. A recent study of cancer patients found that those who exercise do 75% better than those who do not. Yes there are times when one is too ill but even walking daily helps.

AS my body was so beat up, spine loss of 5", fractured spine, bent almost double, no center of gravity, very little use of my arms, I made up my mind to get myself back in shape. I had my walker (Still do and use it for longer walks) and started out walking, then trying to use my arms.

(When one looses their thoracic spine you loose the use of your arms) when I felt able, I joined Curves, and it worked wonders. Could I jog in place? NO. but I gently took the circuit on the machines I could manage, it was amazing how quickly I was able to build my body to work better. I did have help with special physical therapy, but it was on the muscles, to help me move, my bones as they were frozen in place. I use a treadmill and am able to do light housework. Yes I have to have a rest between tasks but do so much better when I exercise. This is just another important aspect of healing from cancer.

Diet is still a major issue, and using the natural products along with exercise helps. I spoke recently about someone who had Prostate Cancer treated 3 years ago, in March the PSA started to creep up a little, In May it went up 1.5 points. The doctor wanted another round of treatment but the plan was this. Natural Young living herbal oil inserted 2-3 times a week rectally, Artimisinin, Pomergranate , Pectasol and D3 and in 40 days the PSA retreated almost 1/2 point from 2.5 to 2.03, So one must be vigilant and keep trying things before rushing off to chemo or radiation. This apples to someone who has time to experiment when things are not serious. IF they had been serious the person would have had to return to have more treatment. We shall see what 3 months brings, It is certainly going in the right direction. Stress and infection can cause cancer to appear to return when one just needs to look at diet and what things they are doings

Have a good week and keep the faith and enjoy the summer when you can.

Healing our Hearts Overcomes Disease

2010-07-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

I give thanks to those who have served this Country for us.

I was blogging about Multiple Myeloma but will continue that subject later. Today I want to touch on our emotions and how we let them take the "happy" out of our body.

We need to focus on Love, Peace and Forgiveness. This is the way to healing and to happiness. When I was diagnosed with end stage cancer, and given only a few weeks to live, it was a bit of a shock. However I feel God had a different plan for me as I was kind of "out of it" and could hardly pay attention. I think this is one of the things that saved me. Sounds odd, but I could not focus on dying or what my future may or may not be, but on overcoming the most intense pain and suffering that I have ever experienced. I was more worried about my poor husband, who was "frantic" but he took the time to look for a way to heal me. I had wonderful friends who believed in the spiritual path and I also believed but had to dig deep to put it into practice not just give it "lip" service. I truly did not feel that I was dying, in spite of being told weekly that I was. I decided "they" were wrong and I was going to overcome my situation.

Beside doing everything possible with natural healing products, I had to work on my meditation and inner self. Forgiveness does not come over night. there is Angst, Fear, despair and many other emotions. I was instructed by some wonderful people who encourage me how to forgive. I was told to review my life and go over all the little slights, imagined or real, the hurts I had clung to, the people I blamed, and one by one forgive them and myself. This went on for some time but one day I had a beautiful dream/vision where I was visited by Angelic figures accompanied by children and they danced and sang and were so happy. I realized I had gone to a different place and let go of the many things I had clung to that really did not matter.

Loving and forgiving your enemies is not easy, takes practice and you will work on this aspect the rest of your life. As new situations arise you say "just a minute" that is not the way to handle this "I choose to be the better person"

The sunset represent the serenity you soul can have, if you just practice meditation, pulling the energy from nature to help heal you. When I was in terrible pain I selected a calm imaginary place in nature and I would lay down there and ask for help and healing, it was amazing how that worked.

So many of us are facing death, job loss, money problems and cancer but there is a way out. I also laughed a lot, I watched tv with the funniest things I could find, this was needed to relieve my pain but I always felt better. When I am typing my blog I play music that fits my subject. I pretend to fly with the clouds and let the music support me like the wind. These are simple things we can all do but it does take practice. May you have a wonderful week and may your heart be healed.

Multiple Myeloma a Rarer Cancer.

2010-06-30T20:09:00.001-07:00

I love posting pictures with my blog. I find it soothing. I take many of these pictures myself. This is a large pond near our home and the "baby" Geese came out at sunset to swim. Today they tried to fly..in a few days they will be gone. Life is like that, try new things, learn, take notice for tomorrow the things we have today may be gone.

Multiple Myeloma is still an "incurable" cancer. Yes the experts tell us so. Do we have to believe them no. We should do all we can to learn how to heal ourselves as we know our bodies best. Yes sometimes we have insurmountable odds, Like our dear friend Carlos, but he put up a valiant fight to the end. Go out fighting. My friend Phil has started a Dominate campaign. He is a young 30 year old with Multiple Myeloma, which from now on I will refer to as MM. Not much is said or written on this cancer versus 99% of other cancers. Phil has started a foundation www.cancerkicker.org and is accepting donations or selling bracelets and t-shirts to help fight this disease.

Multiple Myeloma is one of a family of diseases known as Plasma Cell Dyscrasias or abnormalities in the blood. Myeloma is a cancer of the white blood cells or plasma cells.

These plasma cells are a very important part of the immune system, which in turns helps the body fight and overcome infections caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. These Plasma cells are found mainly in the Bone Marrow and develop from white blood cells called B-Lymphocytes. When bugs invade the system, B-Lymphocytes are the army the body sends out as plasma cells which form the antibodies and stop the invasion of disease. Normally plasma cells are only formed on the occasional scenario to fight infection. Example if you have the flu then the B-Lymphocytes say hey get me some plasma cells and kill of this sucker. Once the task is complete, and the infection gone, the plasma cells die off.

Under normal conditions the body keeps on working this way to keep it healthy. Multiple Myeloma begins, when certain genetic mutations occur causing plasma cells to become abnormal. These Cells continue to divide in this abnormal fashion and overwhelm the body with too many plasma cells, and this eventually will form a tumor. I will speak later on the different types etc.

These cells are called myeloma cells which are now cancer cells which produce an antibody called M proteins. This can break down to different forms of myeloma but here we will go with the general description. These M proteins can usually, but not always, be detected in the blood or urine by a special test called protein electrophoresis and immunofixation.

The reason for so much bone pain and disintegration is that the plasma cells originate from the bone marrow from those out of control plasma cells, they now become myeloma cells and produce tumors that usually develop in the bone. Thus the name multiple myeloma.

I will list some of the stats for MM but from my experience I think these are changing. I just talk to hundreds of infected people and the age is getting younger and more woman are turning up with MM.

MM reflects about 1% of all cancers, however it accounts for 10% of blood cancers. Supposed to be 4.3 cases per 100,000. Approximately 15,000 new cases of MM per year appear. Occurs more in men than in women and is twice as high in African American Men (I would like to see this as I have yet to meet AM people, so if you are AM AND have MM please let me know, I would be curious to see why we are not hearing from you.)

Rarely in Asian men. The age is supposed to be a mean of 66. Lately I have known at least 20-30 young men 28-50's coming down with this disease and probably a lot more. I wonder when they update these stats. Suppose to be rare in anyone younger than 40 so either I met all the rare ones or it is taking hold of our young men. Do I do research, No, but I speak with dozens of afflicted people.

As usual they are at odds to the cause. They whoever "they are" say that exposure to chemicals is a rare factor. Wonder who covered their A...on this one. rare occurrence in the nuclear industry, sheet metal, herbicides and fertilizers , SST, other possibles Hair dye, formaldehyde, spray paint asbestos. I was an oncology nurse who gave lots of really deadly chemo, could I have been affected..probably yes. Exposure to excessive x-rays or radiation but the "experts say not really", farmers etc . All the sites I looked at stated mainly, radiation, chemicals, petroleum workers, Farmers and those exposed to atom bombs so I guess a lot of us must have had that, exposure to atom bombs. Genetics do place into this but no on really knows.

The life expectency of a MM patient used to be 3.5 years but many are living productive lives, and I personally know of a dozen or more people 5-15 years and still going. Several in complete remission and the others not getting worse. Of course this is a small number but it shows it can be done. I will continue on with the explanation of this disease but this is enough information to get you thinking. Cancers are "Staged" Usually stage 1 - 4 with one being mild. In MM there are only 3 stages, I guess they figured stage 4 was death. I am a survivor of this disease and I was end stage 3 and that was 5 years ago. I endeavor to write about all cancers but thought I could at least showcase this for a while. There are dozens if not hundreds of MM blogs so I am giving you the overview. There are many blogs who talk of treatment, different types of MM etc but in my opinion no stage is good. Take care my friends June has been a month of many good souls passing on, not only from cancer but from tragic things such as Iraq war syndrome (suicides). That is so tragic. Heart attacks in young people so pray for all those who lost loved ones this month as they are many. God bless you all this night....

In Memory of Carlos Lovato and other Cancer Victims

2010-06-25T14:39:00.000-07:00

I am having trouble getting this post to read correctly so will try it again!!!!

In Memory of a Brave Soul who fought to the end! I met Carlos on Cancer Compass and we exchanged many emails and thoughts on how best to heal ourselves. He gave it a valiant try and I am sure his family really is in profound mourning. He was here one day and gone the next. I was away for a couple of weeks and it still grieves me to now he is gone. Below I will add a little something from his co workers. No I never met Carlos but he shared encouragement and love with us all. Multiple Myeloma is an incurable disease, but thanks to advances many are surviving for longer periods and with less problems. As most people have never heard of this cancer they do not know how excruciatingly painful it can be and how devasting on the body. this coming week I will talk more about Multiple Myeloma. I have tried to keep the information for all cancer patients but this disease needs some attention. More and more young men are falling prey and I suspect it is chemicals and food that is bringing on this terrible surge. May God bless all those who have lost loved ones recently and give you all courage.

Here is a tribute from Carlos's fellow workers:

Carlos was a remarkable worker and beloved Friend. Broadcast AV was his passion his knowledge and expertise was among the best in the business. You will be truly missed my Friend. Corrine Dalby

http://www.media-specialists.com/index.php?meet-the-crew

Prostate Cancer and Essential Oils

2010-06-02T20:10:00.000-07:00

I have a family member who was treated for prostate cancer in 2006. He took the Proton radiation therapy and some regular radiation. 6 months of anti hormone supplements but no Lupron. The side effects of Lupron and even the milder hormone suppressants are awful. There has been a lot written lately about the Lupron and other drugs not being effective and even harmful. His last PSA was elevated by 1 point so I started to do more research on natural additives and supplements.

The PolyMVA of which I refer to helps but it is not as effective against prostate cancer as other cancers. I researched essential oils and found Frankincense combined with Myrrh and Sage and or anise seed oil is very effective in promoting the reduction of the psa score. A must is a colon cleanse along with a liver cleanse. This rids the body of toxins and the cancer cells that are being killed. Another suggestion is to add Pectasol S or Modified Citrus Pectin which has new research showing it as an effective tool. www.cancercompass.com/cancer-news/article33530.htm

Artemisinin is another very effective anti cancer tool. I also looked into the organic cottage cheese and raw organic Flax seed oil that is part of the Budwig Diet. It will be interesting to see if this approach works. I went to cancer compass and did a lot of research and it seems there are several men on a similar regime and it is working for them. We hear about breast cancer a lot but the severe mutilation of the Prostate cancer patients is horrendous. Some of these doctors need to have these procedures themselves before committing the patient to these archaic measures.

My Oncologist told me today that she uses the essential oil Lavender and these essential oils are so underrated and underused. They are ancient healing remedies that our forefathers used for thousands of years and we have forgotten they exist.

I had my 6 month cancer check up today and I am still clear of cancer and all my tests showed normal. We can only pray for the healing of all and know we are blessed no matter what befalls us. Take care my friends!!!

Using Simple Things to Stay Healthy.

2010-05-25T13:12:00.001-07:00

Yellow denotes healthy and happy to me. We can keep ourselves in shape but adhering to simple things for diet to improve our immune system. Daily exercise is also important.

Digestion is a very important part of our daily life. Without proper breakdown of food we cannot fuel our bodies, let alone heal them. Aloe Vera Juice is a wonderful daily supplement to help the digestion. I prefer Coates Aloe as it is cold pressed and the benefits not destroyed by processing. I am posting a link to their website. No I do NOT benefit from doing this it is to help you.

http://www.coatsaloe.com/aboutaloe.htm You will find this very helpful. I had throat ulcers that would not heal and 30 days of taking this healed them. I had been on antibiotics and throat gargle for a month and nothing improved. This was like a miracle and I found it helped my digestion as well. Taking some pure water add 1-2 ounces and drink during the day also helps.

Proboitics are also very helpful. You may shop around to find one that works for you. I also take Quantum Digest that rally works. I have always had a poor digestion, long before cancer hit me, and the aloe and the probiotic work wonders. Daily Vitamin D3 helps boost the immune system. I eat smaller meals and try to stay away from sugar (I do treat myself every now and then) When I was younger I was a sugarholic, in my 30's I took stock and got rid of most of the sugar. After my bout with cancer, sugar is something I enjoy occasionally but sometimes just looking at that sweet stuff makes me nauseated.

Sunshine and fresh air help and avoid chemicals. I have always used Amway laundry soap, unfortunately, probably to stay competitive, the added some kind of perfume and I no longer can use their product. I am shopping for a new one. Any added artificial odor gives me a headache.

Take care of yourselves and have a good week!!!

The Benefits of Polymva Supplement for Healing Disease

2010-05-19T11:26:00.000-07:00

Poly MVA Saved my life. There is no doubt that this supplement worked a miracle for me. I was end stage Multiple Myeloma, A disease that attacks your immune system and destroys it. You then do not make adequate Red or White Blood cells, your bones disintegrate as the calcium is leached out, your kidneys shut down because of the massive increase in the calcium, the liver becomes toxic and stops working. Metastasis to the Brain and other organs by the end stage is wide spread. Your body disintegrates. Your brain becomes muddled, you are in renal failure, you cannot walk, the pain is so intense you cannot describe it and the pain blockers take the edge off a little but do not relieve you of the pain. You appetite goes and your body dwindles away to a skeleton.

It took a long time for the doctors to figure out what was wrong. My regular physician did not try too hard so by the time I received the diagnosis, it was too late. The verdict you can start Chemo but your chances of living 60 days are very slim. They instructed my husband to make me comfortable and prepare me for death. I am very thankful that he did not listen. He remember an article on Poly Mva that a physician had sent him 2-3 months prior.

As I was a retired Oncology nurse, and in 2004 the options for chemo were extremely limited for MM, I chose not to take any as I knew I had both feet in the grave and the side effects, I believed would push me in. I did 10 days of radiation and aprox 2 weeks of Dexamethasone. It wiped out the rest of my immune system and it was a miracle I lived through it.

My husband started me on a mega dose of Poly MVA. He believed if a small amount was good then a large amount must be better. (One cannot always use this principal but in my case it worked.) To the amazement of the doctors, not only did I get to go home in 4 days, but my MM eventually went into remission.

Poly MVA, Which is from the palladium-lipoic acid family was discovered by Dr Merrill Garnett. (He was trained as a dentist.) He holds degrees in biochemistry and electro chemistry as well and he spent 40 years trying different formulas and additives. Dr Garnett researched the work of German Scientist Otto Warburg, a Nobel Prize winner. He thought a lot about cancer and other diseases and figured he could experiment with supplements, to see if they would work on cancer and auto immune diseases. The short version is Poly MVA came into being and he believed if you targeted the DNA and the cell, it could be short circuited to kill off ABNORMAL cells. After thousands of tests, he found that Poly MVA targeted bad cells while ignoring healthy cells. Poly MVA has been proven to resonate at the same frequency as DNA. It is composed of palladium (a mineral) and bonded with lipoic acid which is a known major antioxidant along with vitamins, minerals and amino acids. While the FDA is allowing testing they take years to approve new substances, and as this is not a drug but a supplement, one is not sure when they will give approval. Yes testing is going on in several major cancer institutes as I write this. Does Poly MVA work for everyone, probably not, does chemotherapy or radiation work for every person. The answer is No and the cure rate with chemotherapy and or radiation is very low while causing massive negative side effects. Should you go this route, only you can answer that. I am not against Traditional Western Medicine but believe supplementation is wonderful adjunct to chosen therapies.

Does Polymva interfere with chemotherapy or radiation, the answer is No but one must check with one's own doctor or make your own decision. There have been no known side effects from taking poly mva. Want to know more go to www.polymva.com

I personally know hundreds of people who have taken this and currently take this supplement. I take 4 teaspoons a day as maintenance. Multiple Myeloma has no known cure at this time so I hedge my bets by taking this daily to keep myself in remission. I was diagnosed October 2004. To the amazement of my doctors, who were wonderful, (oncologist and radiologist) when I had a bone marrow test in April 2005 no cancer was seen and I had 97 % abnormal cells originally. My spine still had lesions but they were gone mid 2006. I have had one relapse of unkown ? cancer, a tumor in my sinus, that was quickly taken care of over 3 months with limited radiation. At the time I was on only 1 tsp of Polymva a day so I believe my body needed more as once again, the multiple myeloma kills the immune system. Poly MVA is also good for auto immune diseases. I have several friends taking it for Psoriasis, (cleared up after 30 years) Fibromyalgia (can now go to work and still struggles but is functioning at a higher level) Another friend was on the verge of uterine/ovarian cancer (test showed it beginning) after taking the Poly MVA no further cancer noted. My cousin had MGUS, an early form of MM and he took the Poly MVA for 6 months and went into remission. He takes 1-2 tsps a day. I have several male friends who had MM, now in remission and they paired it with chemotherapy and it worked well. Neither one could improve with just the Poly MVA or Just the chemotherapy but combining both treatments worked well, they are still in remission. I get blood work updates on these people so I have something to go by.

Take care all have a great week......

2010-05-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

My fellow bloggers and readers:

More Posts coming your way, had an off week but am generating new information and hopefully some positive vibes. Be well. My coming posts are about Poly MVA and its miracle healing powers, not only for cancer patients but for those with other debilitating diseases. The liver and how to help it help your immune system. My fellow Multiple Myeloma sufferers have also had their burdens but this week will be better!!!

Today I Painted a Bird House

2010-05-07T17:21:00.000-07:00

We were given the most beautiful bird house. I have always wanted one like this. I started painting it today and by Monday it should be ready to install in the garden.

Doing these simple things for nature is calming and helps you feel better about yourself. I know we will have many hours of wonderful bird watching. As soon as it is up I will post a picture.

I do believe May has been a stressful month. Calamities abound, Travel interrupted, Serenity disturbed. Here is something to take you through the weekend. God Bless and Be Well.

http://buyersoutletmall.com/jan/Gorgeous_Slide_Show.pps

This takes about 20 Sec to down load, then at the bottom of your screen select the blue tab and this will play for you. Enjoy!!

The immune System and Cancer

2010-05-03T13:46:00.000-07:00

The immune system, is the underlying mechanism, that helps you keep cancer at bay. If this breaks down then the cancer cells begin to grow. Compared to normal cells, the CANCER cell, can live and operate in much lesser environment AND it takes less energy to have these cells multiply. Anerobic cells, meaning without oxygen, proliferate far more easily than healthy cells.

This begins the cycle of lowering the immune system and allowing cancer to flourish.

To help overcome the cancer or prevent such a happening, one must be vigilant in their diet, surroundings, and stress level.

Keeping the body's PH level in an alkaline environment goes a long way to prevent multiplying cancer cells. This alone will not stop the cancer but it is a great help.

http://http//www.chemcraft.net/acidph2.html here is a link to give you a heads up on ph. I use cobalt blue glass bottles, put in tap water and stand in the sunlight for 2-4 hours. By using this water for drinking this helps keep my ph in a normal alkaline level. Simple but effective way to sustain the ph.

Food that have an alkaline PH also help:

Here is a list of alkaline foods that you can eat. http://http//www.energiseforlife.com/list_of_alkaline_foods.php This does not mean you cannot eat meat or fish but in moderation. Red meat should not be consumed by cancer patients

as it is very hard to digest. An occasional treat for those who love red meat also would not be a deal breaker. You will note Lemon, Lime and Tomato are on the alkaline list, yes these are alkaline foods.

Immune boosters can also be helpful. Artimisin and Fucoidan are two supplements that help boost the system and overcome the negative. Oxygen is helpful, take deep breaths often. Walk as often as you can. Leave the stress at the door, meditate, see yourself well.

Have a great week and be well!

Healing Cancer with Natural supplements Takes Dedication

2010-04-19T18:08:00.001-07:00

Dedicating oneself to natural healing is not easy. Sometimes you say, maybe if the doctor can just give me a quick fix . This is not always possible and not always the best thing. Adding natural elements to the Western Medicine the doctor prescribes mostly brings added results. One can choose to find out all they can about their body, disease, treatments available. I go on Cancer Compass www.cancercompass.com and there are hundreds if not thousands of cancer patients telling their experience, good and bad.

Using the many products offered, you can assit in your healing process by using commonsense. You need to check with your doctor, but most natural healing elements, do not infringe on the chemotherapy or radiation, and can alleviate some of the side effects as well.

CoQ10, Cod Liver oil, Tumeric, Garlic, Poly MVA, Vitamin C, vitamin D3. Are just some of the natural supplements that area available.

I have written on D3 before and it shows many of us were sadly lacking in that element, it boosts the immune system, and our bones.

Juicing is a wonderful option for getting larger amounts of nutrition with less volume. The benefits of using vegetable juice cuts down on the carbohydrates and natural sugars. Yes the juice does have carbohydrates but less than the fruit. Mixing Carrot, Celery, and Apple juice makes a refreshing drink and gives you calories and energy. Using a liver cleanse and Liver support is important. We get cancer as our liver cannot function fast enough to remove the toxins. The Ph of the body is compromised and it becomes acidic. This in turn allows cancer to grow. Not having adequate oxygen also does the body harm and allows harmful viruses and bacteria to grow.

If this were simple we all would do it in short order, but it takes work, research and perseverance to go this route. Educate yourself and have faith that you know your body better than the doctor. Listen to your instinct. I learned of a wonderful new B vitamin METANEX, only the doctor can get it for you but it is wonderful for the immune system and for the nerves that may be damaged from the Chemo or radiation. It is all natural and contains high doses of Vitamin B. So do not give up, these simple rules can help with your healing journey.

A Simple video to make you smile.

2010-04-16T21:36:00.001-07:00

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4696315n&tag=mg;mostpopvideo

Loosing Man's Best Friend and Cancer

2010-04-14T15:49:00.001-07:00

Our Faithful companions Left this world yesterday. This is not the best photo but it shows how much they loved each other. Boots the black and white on the Right was put to sleep yesterday and Monty the Blue Heeler Lab, was put to sleep on January 15th. I think Boots missed him too much. Both had cancer. How is it that so many dogs are dying from cancer. In times past the dogs usually died of old age. I partly blame processed dog food. These 2 wonderful dogs lived on 10 acres with thousands of acres behind them. They ran like the wind, were very smart, kind and loving.

When I first was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, in October of 2004, they told my husband I probably would never see Christmas. I was extremely ill. Our dogs were mostly outside dogs till the last 4 years of there life. They were allowed in a warm basement at night and sometimes during the day, in winter had dog mats in the living room. When I came home from the hospital Monty just said to my husband "too bad I am lying by this bed" and so he did a lot of the time, until I was back on my feet. What greater devotion and love can one have. Boots came too but Monty was my rock.

These dogs were both rescue dogs. Monty from the pound when he was about 6months old. He came from a farm and they did not want him. The neighbors, who brought him in, said he would travel 5 miles a day looking for food on the other farms. He was so ill, bleeding from the bowel, slightly aggressive and definately had his own personality. My friend recently described him as a "Cat" personality, he would acknowledge you when he was ready (except for me). We fed him rice and low fat hamburger for many months till he regained his health. He did get accidently poisoned once, while in the orchard. Lost his sight too but natural healing for his liver restored him to health. He was a big dog 85lbs. (No one who came to the pound wanted him, they took a look at those huge feet and said No way!)

Boots was thrown out of a car at the local summer festival and was begging an old lady to take her home, I did no realize that the lady was not the owner till someone nearby said she had been left behind on purpose. The old lady was swatting her and kicking her. We called her over and she just sat on my feet. Who could resist. She ran like the wind and had so many adventures it would be impossible to document. When we had her a couple of years she fell down a gopher hole and had a compound fracture of her right front leg. Many operations and pins later she was restored to us.

Both these dogs had table scraps and supposedly healthy dog food. So why the cancer when they lived such healthy lives. Monty was nearly 14 when he passed and he had cancer and an aneurysm, Boot had a huge liver tumor and was about 12 1/2. I perhaps, looking back, should have fed them more rice and chicken and less commercial dog food.

When I was at the vet several were waiting with similar stories. It is just as important to look after our pets as ourselves. These 2 companions will be sorely missed and it shows we can never give up on our fight for health.

Healing Oils and Pony's-Releasing Emotions.

2010-04-10T18:13:00.000-07:00

A lovely lady in Australia, Named Artemis sent me the following story. I thought you might find it helpful. When we release negative energy and emotions we leave ourselves open to healing. I have used oils and daily put Frankincense Oil on my face where I had a tumor last year. I still suffer from the phantom pains as the tumor was wrapped around the cranial nerves. It smells wonderful and it lessens the sensitivity.

Back in June 2009, my mum told me a very sad story. She'd read it in her local newspaper. It spoke about the Burpengary "Riding for the Disabled" club, who had been through 2 major floods. In the first flood, their horses had all been loose in the paddocks, and they'd had to swim for their lives. In the second flood, the horses had been placed in high ground in the stables. Unfortunately, this flood was so severe that the entire stables were flooded, and a number of the horses were drowned.

Animal rescue came out and were looking at the stables and the drowned horses when they saw a nose poking out of the water. They believed that this nose belonged to yet another dead horse…….but then they found that the horse was alive!!! It was a tiny shetland pony called Bobby, who had wrapped his legs around the rails in the stable and used all his strength to keep his tiny nose above water. He was a little fighter, and to everyone's relief he was rescued. Unfortunately, one of his favourite friends drowned in those floods. The article went on to explain how Bobby was so traumatised from the experience.

I asked her to make contact with the club on my behalf. I wanted to offer an Emotional Clearing Technique on Bobby and asked me if I could also help "Holly". Holly was another pony who was swept many miles downstream during the floods, and was also severely traumatised.

When the day came for us to visit the horses for their treatment, numerous problems occurred for the staff of the club, which prevented them from being present. The upshot was that we were on our own (Noel, mum and me). We had no halters and no helpers. We walked the paddocks till we found the horses, and discovered that there was no way these horses would stay still (it was close to dinner time for them, and they had better things to do than to hang around with some smelly oilers!). The "treatment" consisted of us chasing them around the enormous paddock with our oils. I'm sure cartoonists would have had a field day with us!

I had treated a horse previously here and had lots of help holding her etc.. I trusted that this connection, plus the effects of the oils, was what allowed her to heal and have such great results from the treatment. But with Bobby and Holly

there was no obvious "connection". We might as well not have existed on their planet! It was literally a case of throwing the oils on the various locations, waiting a minute or three, then throwing the next oils on. No ceremony. No "healing" energy. Plenty of great intention, lots of prayer, but a completely frustrating set-up in which to be performing a "healing". As we left, I said to mum and Noel, "Well, if this works, it will be a testament to how great the oils are……because that's all that the horses received!" And I felt so demoralised. The Technique was performed as follows. Unless otherwise specified, 1-2 drops of oil were applied to each location Back hoof and head, · chakra's corresponding point on the spine (ie. base of spine, above abdomen, above stomach, above heart, above throat, crown and third eye) We also used several oils on key points like navel, heart, ear, shoulders and neck.

Well, wouldn't you know it. The oils worked!!!!! I finally had a chance to speak with our organiser Jane 3 months later, and here is what she said:

Jane says: Artemis, we are really thrilled with the results of the treatment. Both horses have been more calm, and relaxed. I feel you made a huge difference. The horses are more comfortable in themselves. Holly has lost all that flightiness, and her movement has come back. She’s more relaxed when she’s being ridden. And that’s amazing after her trauma – being swept all the way downstream. I think that was even worse than what many of the other horses faced, because at least they were able to swim.

Bobby used to be a competitive Shetland racer. It’s unusual for a horse like that to be able to convert into Riding for the Disabled, but he did. He’s an amazing horse. After the floods, we didn’t think Bobby was going to pull through. The RSPCA came to see us recently, and asked us “Did that Shetland survive?” When they first saw his muzzle sticking out of the water, they thought he was dead.

And one or two days before you did the treatment on him, the vet told us that he thought we were going to lose him, so we were preparing for the worst. He was not only physically distraught, but also emotionally grieving. We had decided that if he survived, we were going to have to retire him.

But after your treatment he was noticeably less stressed. It’s like you made him feel that life is worth living again. To our absolute amazement, we have him back working again, and we never believed that would be possible, and certainly not so soon.

I will post the oils on my healing website www.healingcancernaturally.net. I also have a book listed there that tells how to do all this if you have an interest.

I have posted this as an example of how we can overcome so much. I know so many out there have a lot to go through. Take care and be well!!!

Cell Phone Radiation Proof?

2010-04-07T15:44:00.001-07:00

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5odhh_pop-corn-telephone-portable-micro-o_news

I thought this was amazing it certainly makes you think. I have written on this subject last month.

The many facets of Multiple Myeloma

2010-04-06T11:58:00.000-07:00

I am a end stage Multiple Myeloma Survivor. In 2004 I was given a few weeks to live and my husband told I would probably never leave the hospital. Hmmm. At the time my prognosis was very poor and I was in Renal failure probably from excess calcium leeched from my bones . I am noticing a large increase in young males being diagnosed with this life threatening disease. I think men have a harder time than woman, coping with cancer, let alone facing their mortality in such a rush. I believe if you look into the lives of these men that somewhere along the line either genetics or chemicals triggered this disease. Stress is another factor that sets up this scenario. I HAD a Non secretory form of MM and was told it was maybe harder to treat. There are no cancer markers per se for this, it is almost too late when you are diagnosed as the blood work, with the exception of red and white blood cell decrease, does not show much. I had a 95% plasma cell count, per bone marrow, not good. One has to rely on pain and varied complaints, and hope the doctor does not tell you that your imagination is causing the pain.In the next few days I would like to note my observations and add ways to help with the pain, suffering and self image problems that arise. .Myself I lost 5" of my Thoracic spine and part of my lumbar, I looked like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. I was 5'8" now I am 5'3" I have no waist and also was large in the bust area. All that has settled on my waist and I have rolls that I never had before. It took me a while to figure out what had happened to my body. I was so ill for so long that was a minor concern. I read a blog today about a young man and he was mentioning the loss of his normal body...Boy I can relate and I knew several people like me. I did NOT have any back surgery. I waited till all the lesions were gone and consulted with a neurologist. He told me. "Never let anyone touch your back, you can walk (mostly a few hundred yards without a cane and a walker for long strolls) as you can function." Several people I know of had the disc inserts etc but the material they use, in my humble opinion, is a little toxic. Has not been around long enough. MM patients do not need anything else to lower their immune system.Young Men have a family to fend for and this is another huge stress, often children and others to care for. I was fortunate, that while at the time I was at my worst, and our finances were stretched, but we were able to accommodate our daily life.Some of this applies to all cancers but MM is soooooooo painful and limits your physical abilities, it carries a heavier weight than some other cancers, although the GBM patients, have it worse, I would not want to go that route.We are all travelers on this path and what we can do to help each other is marvelous. When I read the blog Nick today atwww.nvdmyeloma.blogspot.comHe mentioned that he did not believe he was going to die. That is how it was for me, even though several times a week the hospital staff kept telling my husband that he was not preparing me for death. HA!So mental, physical, spiritual aspects of healing are very important in how we do each day. Do I have bad days yes, even though I am cancer free, but NEVER give up. Have a great week. Today I am posting a pic of me in 2006 when I was newly free of MM in my bone marrow but still had spine lesions. I have lost my hair since then and have a new head of hair. Now I AM GRAY!!!! but have a cute hairstyle.

Happy Easter and Blessings to All

2010-04-02T20:21:00.001-07:00

I tried posting earlier but the blogsphere was inoperative. At this time many are struggling with loved ones who are very ill. Some have their own journey.

God has not forsaken you but loves you through these difficult times. He sent his son to represent us and heal us. The Jewish Passover/Seder is also a time of redemption. They Israelites were freed from their captors in Egypt.

The Seder is a celebration feast of the first 2 nights of Passover.

May you all have healing and serenity this season.

Not to be flippant, but we have to include the Easter Bunny, it always fascinated me to think of a Rabbit bringing eggs.

Here is some info:

The bunny as an Easter symbol seems to have it's origins in Germany, where it was first mentioned in German writings in the 1500s. The first edible Easter bunnies were made in Germany during the early 1800s. These were made of pastry and sugar.

Hope you Easter is special and healing no matter what you believe!!!

Chemicals in the Environment-Releive Your Toxic Exposure

2010-03-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

I am trying to catch up after a week of recovery and cleaning my office. I see more and more young people coming down with cancer. I have not touched much on my own specific form of cancer, as I wanted to include all cancer patients, and not just Multiple Myeloma.
Multiple Myeloma used to be very rare but now we see more and more of it popping up. I truly believe the reason for this is "chemical attack" On a posting on Cancer Compass one sufferer just found out where she used to live was a toxic wasteland as far as the water was concerned.
Read about it here. She was pregnant and drinking this water they now have deemed very toxic.
Camp LeJeune in California was known to have contaminated water and people are coming down with cancer.
http://abcnews.go.com/WN/military-admits-water-contamination-camp-lejeune-1980s/story?id=10152347&page=2
Every day we are subject to more and more chemicals and if there is big money involved it is just dismissed as a "conspiracy".
I try to lighten the load by not drinking sodas, although I see Coke (tm) has gone back to using sugar instead of other harmful substances,(in my opinion) in their regular sodas. Nothing wrong with a bit of sugar but all this other artificial stuff is making us toxic.
I wash my clothes in non toxic detergent. I use Amway but Shaklee, Oxy Plus, Malacca etc all have non perfumed washing powders. I use a natural underarm deodorant no perfume, I use Essential oils for perfume. They are natural and healing. I am sure many of you have the awful headaches, nausea etc these things bring on. It is the chemicals they use to perfume or whiten.
Have a shower or bath in natural soap. There are many who use perfumes to cover the lack of cleanliness. I use natural shampoo's and conditioner. Every bit adds a load to the immune system and liver. The poor liver cannot detox it fast enough. Educate yourself don't leave it to others. My cleaning products are all natural and my house is very clean. I add 2 drops of Young Living Lemon oil in the water to wash the floor. Smells wonderful and clean.
Look around your home and get rid of the unnecessary chemicals. I have a lovely lady who helps me clean. She has been having toxic migraines, and I am sure it is the exposure to the chemicals in her job. She is now using essential oils and other natural products to help her allay those headaches. Another friend has a job as a janitor and is in pre kidney failure. We detoxed his liver and added essential oil and he is no longer up for dialysis. He also now wears gloves more.
One can occasionally indulge in some "forbidden" food, but the word is occasionally. Like everything looking out for the small things prevents bigger things from happening. Have a great weekend!!

Natural Essential Oils for Healing and Serentiy

2010-03-22T15:58:00.000-07:00

I have had great success with essential oils. Not only do they smell exotic they do wonders for your mental and physical health. These substances have been used in healing, cosmetics, and a sign of wealth over thousands of years.

My website has lots of information on ho to use, which I will add to continually .

www.healingcancernaturally.net

When I had my Sinus tumor in 2009, the pain was like a thousand needles being stuck in your face and jaw. Yes I used the drugs but added Frankincense 2-3 daily over the effected area. It really added to the soothing effect. I blogged about Metanex for nerve damage and add some Frankincense to this it really does make a difference. I still use daily on my face. I had several cranial nerves intertwined in my tumor. I still have residual nerve pain although the tumor is gone. I have not needed any pain meds just rub on the frankincense.

Lavender is wonderful for cancer patients as it helps promote sleep and calmness. Rub on the soles of your feet at bedtime and on your wrists. Peppermint is another wonderful oil to help. I will write about these further. Lemon can be used for cleaning, adding a drop to water before drinking, especially when you come across a heavily chlorinated water. I find in many eating places they serve water, I do not know about you, but the chlorine smell is soooo strong. I add 1-2 drops of lemon oil. It helps the digestion as well.

Heart Healing Post Cancer

2010-03-19T12:52:00.000-07:00

In 2004, after heavy radiation to my sternum, to try and stop the disintegration of my spine , I

suffered severe heart interference. My heart rate went up to 200 beats per minute. I had to be hospitalized to get me stable. I was only in 2 days but it took a week to get my heart back into rhythm. I was then on beta blockers for 6 years. My heart problems began to increase so we discussed doing an Ablation. This is a relatively new procedure where they go through the femoral and neck veins, pierce the chamber of your heart, get it to malfunction, and then burn off the offending malfunctioning node. I had this procedure Monday 3/15/2010 and all went exceedingly well. I was home by 7 pm and have had a good week. This allows me to take less medications, up my natural supplements and improve my health.

Vit D, or Cod Liver Oil, CQ10, Magnesium, Ribose. These are all wonderful supplements to help the heart as well as improve the immune system. I am uploading information on essential oils to my website www.healingcancernaturally.net Check it out! Have a great and fun weekend.

Another Healthy Day/Natural Neuropathy Meds

2010-03-14T12:43:00.000-07:00

Every Day one survives and is health is a blessing. I go to Cancer Compass and read about the thousands of cancer sufferers and their problems. I was reading about Neuropthay. That is severe nerve pain from the side effects of the chemotherapy. Someone posted this information. Her doctor gave her METANX it is a combination of Vitamin B's. Folic Acid, B6 and B12. These are the vitamins that take care of the nerves. It has been helping many people.
The B Vitamins are known for coating the nerves themselves, thus reducing the pain. No it is not a pain medication per se, but it has a similar effect.

Have a great day!!!

Radiation and Cell phones

2010-03-10T13:31:00.000-08:00

Healing the body is important. While we do receive radiation as part of our treatment we do not need a larger dose. I am of the belief that cells phones can cause an increase in radiation. I developed a tumor in 2009, in the sinus area, immediately around the area where I held my cell phone. I am not a big cell phone user but perhaps because I have a weakend immune system (Multiple Myeloma takes out your immune system) then the cell phone could have aggravated the area. Do I have proof, no, just my own suspicions. I did get a new Samsung Cell phone called a Rugby. Why? it emits about 40 % less radiation than most phones. If you get the right person at the phone company will let you know if you have the scale of radiation. Mine falls under the less harmful catagory.The newer 3G networks are supposedly safer. This goes for Blue Tooth devices also. I have an old fashioned cord that I use. The only good thing for texters is they are not exposed so much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34fR4tlr0Lg
Something to think about. Another factor is that having a TV in your bedroom allows to much EMF in your system. Before sleep unplug your electrical devices in the room. You will sleep better.

Curry, Spices and Cancer

2010-03-09T11:51:00.000-08:00

Tumeric has been known for thousands of years. In fact spices were traded like money and were as good or better than money.

Essential oils for the mind and body

2010-03-08T11:42:00.000-08:00

The mind has power over our bodies. It is easy to give in to negative thoughts. We have many options through meditation and biofeedback to help heal oursleves. Essential oils have been around for thousands of years and used by Royalty in many countries. Today the Queen of England uses natural remedies along with tradtional western medicine. I use Young Living oils that give peace and serenity. Some of the best ones to give calm and healing are Frankincense, Joy, Peace and Calm, Valor,Lavender, purification. I am building a website that has all these oils for sale.
At the moment I have one listed on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230446214121&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
I use these for my stress level by putting the oils on the soles of my feet. I use the Frankincense on my face and forhead as I had a nasty cancer tumor in that area. Not only does it take the pain away the perfume is so relaxing. The oil Peace and Calming is wonderful to get you to sleep after a stressful day. Sometimes the oils can help reduce the pain not only from cancer but other illnesses.

A Sunny Sunday

2010-03-07T12:18:00.001-08:00

A beautiful sunny Sunday. The world marches on. Those who have cancer can rejoice in another day given to them. The sun is shining bees are huming, flowers are in bloom. When I was desperately ill I always said when the daffodils bloom I will be cancer free. It was mostly true. When the daffodils bloomed in the spring my bone marrow was cancer free. It took another year of daffodil therapy to get it out of my spine!!

Vitamin D and Vitamin D3 are vital in the boosting of the immune syste and promoting healing. Recent data has shown the lack of Vit D is more dangerous than High cholesterol.. Daily dose of either these vitamins are all you need to improve your health. You can also choose Cod Liver Oil. Ugh you say! It also comes in capsules. Remember when choosing supplements quality outweighs quantitiy. I personally use Carlson's brand. When I was in Norway they served it at the hotel for Breakfast every day. So I would say the Norweigans know something we don't. The have a great respect for the fact they have less sunlight and as a common practice use prevention rather than cure.

Healing Cancer The Begining

2010-03-06T13:35:00.000-08:00

There are so many people coming down with cancer, I am making an effort to help those struggling with their illness, by sharing my experiences, and offereing Natural Healing tips, that worked for me.

I thought an Asteroid would destroy the planet before I came down with cancer. I was wrong. In the late 70's early 80's I was an RN who looked after Cancer Patients and administered Chemotherapy.

Beleive me I have been on both sides of this equation and I thought I knew a lot as a Nurse!! How silly we are, while I was knowledgeable, I was sadly lacking in some areas of really knowing how things worked.

I have an additonal website where I also post and comment: www.healingcancernaturally.net

I also keep in contact with many dear people on Cancer Compass. A wonderful website where the Cancer Patient, The Caregiver, and the Medical Person can post and do wonders for each other. Beleive me the cancer patient today is better versed but still is cowed down by lack of information.

My journey began many years ago; it was just that I was not aware of it. I had suffered immune system problems all my life. My siblings wanted to "do away with me at times," as I was the first to catch all the childhood diseases. I had my share of illness throughout my adult life. Our parents instilled in us a tough attitude about illness, "get over it you can be strong". They were not mean but they taught us to be strong. Our Dad used to say as women you can do anything a man can do. Our parents were definitely before there time in attitudes and practice. They taught us about natural healing and remedies and herbs and not to rely on the doctors alone, in ones hour of need. I was an RN who specialized in many fields but ended my career as an oncology nurse, working with one of the most respected doctors in the gynecological oncology area, in a major California hospital.One thing I suspect is the amount of chemotherapy we gave could have induced the onset of the multiple myeloma which showed up in me in October 2004 . Perhaps we were not careful enough as the chemicals would sometimes spill on us. We did wash it off and I am sure we absorbded some of it. This is just a theory on my part, but it has been documented, that nurses who gave chemo have a higher incidence of cancer.I retired from nursing in the 1980's and helped my husband in the plastic manufacturing business, I am sure my exposure to some of the chemicals in plastics and the colors imbedded, did not help my cause. This was a stressful time for me and in the 90's we sold out and moved to Idaho. What a wonderful change. Cleaner air, country living, growing your own produce and a living a healthier lifestyle. It took a few years for me to recover my health but we really lived a wonderful country lifestyle.It seems difficult to believe, that this healthy change, would not help in preventing any occurence of cancer. I did not eat junk food and thought I ate quite well but there is always room for improvement. We exercised as we had 10 acres of land to care for and we also kept up our love of playing tennis.In 2003 my husband became quite ill and the doctors did not seem to know what was wrong with him . 4 months of sleepless nights, helping him cope with pain, doing most of the chores took a toll. I was not getting much sleep and was constantly working with my husband, with natural things, to releve his pain. Finally a doctor who listened, my husband had a partial colon resection in October of 2003 and began to improve.From then on I began to deteriorate in health. I look back on this and take notice but at the time just brushed it aside. Each month my bone pain grew worse, I had trouble walking and began to hunch over. Did I notice all of this ..No.. I did notice the pain. The doctor kept telling me I just needed some exercise and advil. Hmmm! In may of 2004 I helped with a big conference in Idaho and at the time it exhausted me. When I closed my suitcase my back kind of snapped, and I had the most excruiating pain.(I learned later I had fractured my spine and walked around with this for 6 months. The doctor again told me it was muscle spasms. By July I was in constant pain and revisited the doctor who took blood work and said he could find nothing wrong. Finally in September my blood work came back abnornal but the doctor had no insight. In October I was in the ER for breathing problems and they said well your lungs have something wrong but probably you are over anxious.. I took myself to a wonderful doctor in another state and he took one look at me and nearly fainted. He reviewed by blood tests and found my Hemoglobin was 6. I had lost half my body's blood. He sent me home and we found a hematologist specialist who immediately gave me 2 pints of much needed blood. I was then scheduled for a bone marrow test. This came back a few days later as positive for Multiple Myeloma. what a shock. MM is an incurable cancer with an average life span, post diagnosis of 50-55 months. It is a disease of the white blood cells known as Plasma Cells, Vital for the function of the immune system. These cells are produced in the bone marrow. When this system fails your immune system is wiped out and the red blood cells shut down as well. It is a disease that is very difficult to diagnose. I was given about 5-6 weeks to live and my family told it probably would be sooner. I was in kidney failure, had metatases to other organs and bones,and was in extreme pain. I often say the poor souls who are tortured could not suffer as much pain. I had a wonderful doctor who gave me lots of pain meds, (which hardly touched the pain) and started me on Radiation therapy to relieve the pain in the bones(I only could tolerate 10 days of radiation). As I was so far gone, I could barely get across the room with a walker, and had to be showered and dressed by someone else. I made a point of showering each day and dressing in sweats. Up by 11 am unless I had to go to the hospital and in bed by 4 pm. This kept me more motivated. I took Oxycontin 3 times every 24 hours and Diladid every 3 hours. I refused the chemo they offered as I knew it probably would be the end of me. It was a very strong chemo and in my weakend condition would have probably wiped me out. My journey began and my husband who was desperate, found out about a natural supplement, called poly mva. He ordered it and within 3 days and I took it on the way to the hospital. I was hospitalized and the family told I probably would not go home. Not only did I go home in 4 days but my kidney function returned. This magic potion seemed to be working. I added coQ10, Cod liver oil, Turmeric and had a sparse diet. Lived on cream soups and broths and added Tumeric/curry to everything. I suffered the most extreme nausea. I had cleansing enemas, used biofeedback, prayer and meditation. The journey was extremely painful but I kept showing improvement. By April 2005, much to the amazement and shock of my doctors, I showed no cancer in my bone marrow. I still had multiple spinal lesions which were very painful. I made the statement that by spring my cancer would be gone. And so it was from my bone marrow. I never believed I would die but at the same time everything was done to keep me alive naturally. One year later my spine was free of cancer.I was 5'8" in height and I lost my thoracic spine and some lumbar discs, I am now 5'3", am a little bent over but have straightened up remarkably well. I have physio therapy to help with movement. My balance is not quite there. I used a walker full time for 4 years but now can manage short walks with a cane.I still take my poly mva along with my cod liver oil, coQ10, Turmeric, immune system boosters, and essential oils. I had many people praying for me, helping me and giving encouragement. At this time I am MM free. I did have a set back in May of 2009 when a tumor was found in my sinus. It took 8 1/2 dose radiation and 10 tumor specific to remove the tumor but it is now gone. I had my gallbladder out at the same time and I was really badly infected so I can presume my immune system was down due to this. I upped my dose of polymva again and this has kept me going. It was the massive dosing of this supplement that helped me immensely. Do I say not to take Chemotherapy. NO. That was my choice. We are all individuals and do not know the choices we make until we are faced with disaster. I will post ideas and tips and it is up to you wether you are interested in doing this. God bless you all and may you stay well.