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CHEMOTHERAPY RECOVERY

"He, who knows how to listen, hears wisdom.
He, who does not know how to listen, hears only noise."
Chinese saying.

Chemotherapy commonly referred to as simply Chemo, is the treatment with drugs especially for Cancer. It includes any and all drugs used to treat cancer patients regardless if the drugs are antineoplastic (anticancer) or cytotoxic (cell -killing). It is often the first choice of treatment because the chemo drugs reach throughout the entire body instead of a localized area. There are more than 100 cancer chemotherapy drugs available today that can be used for chemo therapy.

Surgery and radiation target a specific area.

Make no mistake, the goal of chemotherapy treatment is to KILL the cancer and prevent it from returning. During the process, healthy cells are also damaged or killed in the chemo patient.

We have a certain responsibility to keep our bodies in good health,
as far as it lies within our power to do so…as a loan from God.

Chemotherapy side effects include:
Bone marrow suppression which can lead to low red & white blood cells & platelets.
Weakened immune system.
Anemia.
Hair loss.
Appetite and weight loss.
Nausea and vomiting.
Fatigue
Heart damage.
Damage to reproductive tissue.
And the list goes on.

While the chemo drugs are effective in killing cancers cells there are complications and side effects that must be dealt with if one is to survive and have "quality of life" after the treatment.

Our NATURAL & ALTERNATIVE HEALING RESOURCE DIRECTORY provides information on great products and where to buy them that specifically target many of the conditions that affect "modern man" today. Drinking Kombucha on a regular basis also may very well be the most important thing you can do to regain and maintain good health.

The very idea of drinking tea to aid chemo recovery sounds unbelievable to many people but there is a lot of solid scientific data to back up the claim.

Being stupid, isn't not knowing much, nor is it not wanting to know much.
Being stupid, is believing you know enough.
A.J. Daniel-novelist

This ain't yo mama's tea

Kombu. . what, you might ask.
What is it?

It is an Oriental fermented tea remedy that can be traced back to 400 B.C. where it originated in what is known today as Korea. It is perfectly safe and is used today by 500 million people around the world. Emperors, Czars and even an American President have used the tea. The President in the 1980/s was being treated for Cancer and was having metastases (spreading of cancer cells). A culture was brought in from Japan and incorporated into his treatment. He survived and lived into his nineties.

It wasn't until 1993 that Kombucha was introduced to the American public. Today, over 3,000,000 Americans drink Kombucha on a regular basis.

Let's review some of the properties of Kombucha that might be beneficial in helping a patient recover from the side effects of chemotherapy.

One might think of Kombucha as a microbiological digestive aid. The chemo kills enormous numbers of cells and leaves their remains scattered throughout your body. The tea is the biological equivalent of STP gas treatment, carburetor cleaner and radiator flush all rolled into one. It works at the cellular and molecular level pulling toxins and waste materials out. Glucuronic acid (GA) then binds the material in the liver which are then eliminated via your urine. Material bound by GA cannot be reabsorbed by the intestines or the urinary system. This detoxification and flushing promotes a healthier bladder, liver and pancreas.

The usnic acid produced has antibiotic properties and may also prevent tumors from growing.

Properly fermented tea is also the same pH as the stomach fluids are supposed to be. It therefore helps balance stomach juices so they are not too acidic or too alkaline. This should relieve digestive conditions such as heartburn, nausea, indigestion etc.

Dr. Valentin Kohler in 1961 in a magazine wrote an article "Glucuronic acid gives cancer patients hope. His cancer patients had encouraging results with glucuronic acid increasing their physical resistance to cancer and possibly boosting interferon production. Glucuronic acid is one of the products formed during the Kombucha fermentation process.

Medical therapy involving antibiotics and radiation damage or in extreme cases, kill the friendly intestinal bacteria of the colon. Several important acids are in properly fermented Kombucha which coupled with balanced pH create a hostile environment for pathogens. A chemo patient has a weakened immune system and if pathogens can't thrive and multiply there is less chance of infections.

Kombucha is a living tea containing friendly bacteria and beneficial yeasts (not to be confused with the Candida variety). It is very beneficial in nourishing intestinal flora that might have been damaged by chemo drugs and radiation. A healthy intestinal tract is necessary for healing to begin. The tea also contains lactic acid and acetic acid which deter the growth of harmful bacteria.

Since the tea aids healthy digestion, the nutrients in food and drink are more readily available for the rest of the body to utilize in performing the body's normal functions, hence more energy.

The fermentation process produces a variety of substances from acetylcholine, which benefits the body's nervous system to choline which normalizes blood pressure and prevents hypertension.

Kombucha sometimes enhances the effectiveness of medications and it is important to keep your health provider informed so dosage can be adjusted accordingly if needed.

As we said earlier, "this ain't yo mama's tea" so here is what some Kombucha drinkers say about their Kombucha experience:

Mrs. T: I had cancer in the early stage and was cured from this disease by taking Kombucha. I feel more fit now and healthier than 10 years ago.

Mr. L: I know a woman who had stomach cancer and was cured from it by Kombucha.

Mrs. R.E.H. wrote: My 58 year old sister who is a smoker had a right mastectomy 2 years ago. She then got a secondary cancer in her ribs, skull and a growth in the lung. Two weeks after the first chemo she had a complete hair loss and excruciating pain in her ribs and was on large doses of a morphine painkiller. She then started drinking the Kombucha. Within 2 days, she discontinued the morphine as the pain had disappeared. Also, no more insomnia. The hair on her head started to grow again and kept growing throughout the rest of the chemo treatments. The bone cancer medication was expected to swell or bloat her up and that didn't happen. She was able to continue working and only missed 1 day after each chemo treatment. Of 29 patients going thru the chemo at the time she was the only one that was able to keep working. The others were all too sick. The specialist said "whatever you are doing, keep doing it".

H.T. wrote: My father was diagnosed with lung cancer and had a cancer in one lung the size of a small orange. His Doctor advised him the cancer was incurable but with treatment he would have a better quality of life during the time he had left. My uncle gave him a Kombucha culture and he started drinking 2 glasses a day. Four months later the x-ray showed no traces of the cancer.

Lois, a Kombucha drinker describes her experience this way. I received a bone marrow transplant because of breast cancer. I had no mouth sores or infections and was taken off all antibiotics. My doctors were baffled because of my body's resiliency and how I was able to function after this near death experience.

I had cancer bad in 1994. Friends made me the tea and I drank it for 3 years. The Doctors said I was a walking miracle. I quit because I was doing so good. I'm sure glad I found you on the internet because I need to get back on the tea.

Kombucha by itself doesn't cure anything.
It simply nourishes at the cellular level so that your marvelous body can heal itself.

It costs only about $5 a month since you brew the tea yourself. About 1 or 2 hours a month is needed for the brewing and cleanup. It's also simple. If you can bake a Duncan Hines cake then you too can be a Master Brewmeister.

I grew up in Missouri and as Uncle Harry (Truman) would say, the buck stops here. If you are willing to put forth a little effort there is no reason for you to continue to suffer. I know it sounds too simple to be true so visit our Home page for the details of our SATISFACTION GUARANTEE. For more technical information on Kombucha and its history click on the About Kombucha and America's America's Health Crisis pages.

Since Kombucha nourishes at the cellular membrane level it has a positive effect on many chronic and debilitating conditions. On the left side of our Home Page we list many conditions that millions of Americans are suffering from. If you or a loved one has any of these conditions take the time to check it out and see how Kombucha might be of benefit. Take charge of your family's health today.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific studies and or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescription medications. The information and statements contained herein are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

SIDE EFFECTS WARNING: Those drinking properly prepared Kombucha in sufficient quantities should experience increased energy and stamina, improved mood, stronger immune system, some weight loss (if over your natural weight), lower medical bills and vitamin and supplement savings. Many will experience improvement or elimination of a wide variety of medical conditions. A much improved "quality of life" is not uncommon. Proceed at your own risk.