Easter Pleaser Pancakes

I think I'll call her Dixie the Duckling

This is for all you sweet moms who want to surprise their kiddos with a special Easter pancake ( or wives for the hubby) Gather your griddle, tie up your apron, and get ready to see some smiling faces!

Supplies:
Pancake mix
3 Squeeze bottles
3 small bowls
Yellow, orange, and either pink or blue food coloring 
(pink for a girl ducky, blue for a boy)

Preheat griddle to slightly warm and mist some nonstick spray over it.  I just used a skillet and put it on level 2 out of 9 on my stove. Mix your pancake batter according to package directions but don't use quite as much water as instructions call for- you want your batter to be slightly thick. Mix well- no lumps will go through the squeeze bottle tip. Pour 1/2 batter into 1small bowl and divide whats left among the other 2 bowls and leave about 2 teaspoons in original bowl. Add your coloring to each bowl and stir well. Pour your colored batter into your squeeze bottles.

Draw the outline of your chic with your yellow squeeze bottle.

Then grab your pink or blue bottle and add your bow or bow tie. ( I am doing a girl today- since I have a niece, I'm gonna give it to her as a pre-Easter Bunny surprise)

Then add the white eyes (you'll add the pupils in a bit)

Once the outline starts to raise, slightly fill in the rest of chic yellow, the bow, and the eyes. Move heat up a tad if you need to so they will finish cooking. Once batter starts to bubble and pancake loos “set”, flip pancakes. (Just a little tip- don't let your husband do it- he kinda messed my beak up so....) 

Once finished cooking on that side, transfer to a plate & add 2 chocolate chips for your pupils. If your feeling really savy, you could color some coconut green and sprinkle it on the plate to look like grass. I felt pretty savy so I did :)

See how fun that was!!! And just look at this big smile on my niece's face!!! 

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

How to Professionally Clean Your Makeup Brushes

I don't know about you guys, but I am always trying to find ways to save money! One of the things that I feel like I waste alot of money on is cosmetics. I'm constantly buying new eyeshadows when the seasons change. But another expense is the brushes to go with them! One of these days I am going to buy a professional makeup brush set.................
 

Bobbie Brown Set $60.00


But until that day, I will keep cleaning the ones I have. So that leads me to my blog topic for the day-HOW TO CLEAN YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES LIKE A PROFESSIONAL without the expense of the professional brush cleaners! I found this tip on Pinterest and cleaned my brushes this morning. I don't think I have ever found a better techniques than this. My brushes were so clean they looked like I had just bought them. Not to mention they smell great, feel so soft, and I didn't have to go buy news ones :)

         Here is what you will need:

• Dawn Dish Soap- Original
• Distilled White Vinegar
• Glass Measuring Cup {2 cup}
• Water



Mix together 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with 1/2 teaspoon of Dawn dish soap in a glass measuring cup. Fill the rest of the measuring cup with hot water. Place  makeup brushes in the measuring cup and allow them to soak for 5-10 minutes. Remove the brushes from the solution and rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. Lay your makeup brushes on a towel and allow them to air dry. You can also hang your makeup brushes upside down if you have a clothes line, by attaching each individual brush to a clothes pin. This way water will not seep down into the brush handle and cause bacteria to grow. Once dry, your brushes are like new! Saving $ is great, and having a clean face is awsome too!

An IPhone App that pays you $

I must tell you about a great new app I just downloaded to my IPhone last week!! It is called Endorse. (it's available for Android users as well)

Endorse is a free mobile app that gives you offers from 10% to 100% cash back on your favorite everyday brands whenever you shop in your favorite stores. No coupons to clip or print, no bar codes to scan, and no strings attached. You simply earn cash for buying the products you use everyday. It's so simple! Just browse the weekly offers they post to their app page. The offers are grocery items that range anywhere from Oreo cookies, 2 liter Mountain Dew, Quaker Oatmeal, Hamburger Helper, to Yoplait yogurt. There are about 20 offers a week. Every week they will post new offers. These offers are normally 20% cash back. On certain items they will give you 50% cash back if you share the offer on Facebook (you simply click their share button next to the offer and it sends it straight to your Facebook page). All you have to do is use your IPhone camera to snap a photo of your receipt after you purchase any of the products that are listed on their weekly special. You'll earn cash back if you have bought any of the selected items. Use Endorse every time you shop- the more receipts you upload, the more personalized your offers become and the more money you can earn. The money goes straight to your Paypal account when you decide you want to cash in (there may be an option to have the money placed in your bank account if you do not have a Paypal account set up).

But don't worry- if you didn't buy any of their weekly specials you still get rewards for uploading a picture of your receipt. Endorse will give you 5 points for every receipt you upload and these points are redeemable for charitable donations made in your name. Endorse will give you points for every single receipt you upload to fund local school projects in partnership with DonorsChoose.org
　

Once you reach 50 points, they will give $5.00 to your charity of choice!! Now that is just an app worth having if you ask me :) What are you waiting on??? DOWNLOAD IT AND START MAKING $ TODAY!

Honey & Cinnamon Remedies

It is found that a mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures a lot of diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world and can be used without any side effects. Ayurvedic, as well as Yunani medicine, have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries, and scientists of today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Today’s science says that, even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it will not harm diabetic patients. A famous magazine named Weekly World News published in Canada has given a list of diseases that can be cured by Honey and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists…

Arthritis: Take one part honey to two parts of luke warm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly.The pain should recede within fifteen minutes in most cases
Arthritis patients can take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder every day.If drunk regularly, even chronic arthritis can be cured.
In a recent research done at Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon honey and half a teaspoon of  cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people treated, 73 patients were totally relieved of pain within a month. Mostly of these patients could not walk or move around freely, but after the therapy, they started walking with less pain.
Hair Loss:
Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before a bath and keep it for approximately 15 minutes, and then wash the hair. It was found very effective if  kept for 5 minutes as well.

Bladder Infections:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of luke warm water and drink it. It destroys the germs of the bladder.

Toothache:
Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey, and apply on the aching tooth. This may be done 3 times a day (daily) till such time, that the tooth has stopped aching.

Cholesterol:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea, when given to a cholesterol patient, reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours.
As mentioned for arthritic patients – If taken 3 times a day, it lowers the cholesterol level.
As per the information received in a Medical Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

Colds:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon of luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days.
This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.

Infertility:

Yunani and Ayurvedic have been using honey for years in medicine to strengthen the semen of men.
If impotent men regularly take two tablespoons of honey before sleeping, their problem will be solved.
In China, Japan and the Far East, women who do not conceive, and to strengthen the uterus, have been taking cinnamon powder for centuries.
Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in half a teaspoon of honey, and apply it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body.
A couple in Maryland (USA) had no children for 14 years and had left hope of having a child of their own. When told about this process, both husband and wife started taking honey and cinnamon as stated above, The wife conceived after a few months and had twins at full term.

Stomach Upset:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.
Gas – According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that honey, if taken with cinnamon powder, relieves gas and pain in the stomach.

Heart Diseases:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder. Apply on bread or chapatti instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast.
It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from the risk of a heart attack.
For those who have had an attack in the past, follow this process daily  and avoid the risk of another attack.
Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat.
In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have discovered that  the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged. Honey and Cinnamon improves blood flow.

Immune System:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.
Indigestion:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on 2 tablespoons of honey taken before food, relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
Influenza:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ingredient which kills influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.
Longevity:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, and when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age.
Take 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea.
Drink 1/4 cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age.
Life span also increases, and you begin to feel younger!
Pimples:
Take three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it the next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.
Skin Infections:
Eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections are cured by applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts.

Weight Loss:
Every morning, on an empty stomach, half an  hour before breakfast, and again at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup water.
If taken regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.
Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body, even though the person may eat a high calorie diet

Cancer:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully.
Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month, 3 times a day and continue with the Oncologist’s treatment. No harm lost!

Fatigue:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful than detrimental to one’s body strength.
Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon power in equal parts are more alert and flexible.
Dr. Milton, who has carried out extensive research on this subject, says that, half a tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder taken daily after brushing, and again in the afternoon around 3.00 p.m. when the vitality of the body starts decreasing, increases the vitality of the body within a week.

Bad Breath:
People of South America – The first thing in the morning they gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water. so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

Loss of Hearing:
Honey and Cinnamon powder taken in equal parts daily, restores hearing.

MORE WEBSITES TO VISIT FOR EVEN MORE REMEDIES:

http://www.naturalnews.com/034280_honey_cures_cinnamon.html

 

http://www.nbenefits-of-honey.com/honey-and-cinnamon.html

 

http://www.newrealities.com/index.php/articles-on-health/item/532-the-healing-benefits-of-cinnamon--honey

 

http://www.angelfire.com/az/sthurston/honeyandcinnamon.html

 

http://www.thingsthatwedo.com/?3396

Defend yourself against Alzheimers & Dementia!!!

Even though I am a Registered Nurse and have spent half of my life now studying medicine, diseases, the recommended treatment for diseases, etc. . . . . . I have ALWAYS thought that there are just too many unnecessary medicines in this world and far too many are prescribed everyday.

Now, don't get me wrong; I am not a complete tree-hugger/earthy birthy freak that thinks we should all go out and eat roots of some crazy plant we can't even pronounce the name of when we get sick. There are some medicines I am very grateful for and know that we could not do without. For instance; Epinephrine for an anaphylactic reaction, or ephedrine to raise blood pressure. But recently, the drugs that have been chemically produced are a bunch of crock!!!!! Just hear me out before you think I am nuts please.


OK, so ever since the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and Dementia have came about,  we have all been told that the cause of these diseases is unknown, that there is no cure for them, that they are progressive, you must take certain medicines just to maintain daily life functions, blah blah blah.

All the medications that patients are prescribed for these certain diseases DO NOT treat the disease, they treat the symptoms of the diseases, right!!??  Now. . . . . . . what if I were to tell you this is all a bunch of crap, that there is a way to avoid these terrible diseases!?!?!?  The pharmacology companies do not want us to know this because that would mean that we would not be buying their drugs anymore and that their profits would plummet tremendously. It makes sense doesn't it? OK so stay with me. . . . . . . . .

There has been ALOT of research done on these diseases to try and find out why they occur. The main link with these diseases is that ALL patients that have Alzheimer's and Dementia have very low to NO amount of a certain antioxidant in their brain. This puzzle piece antioxidant is called. . . . . . . GLUTATHIONE (pronounced gloota-thigh-own).

It has been discovered that glutathione deficiency is found in nearly all very ill patients. If you are sick or old or are just not in peak shape, you likely have glutathione deficiency. In fact, the top British medical journal, the Lancet, found the highest glutathione levels in healthy young people, lower levels in healthy elderly, lower still in sick elderly and the lowest of all in the hospitalized elderly. These include people with chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disease, cancer, chronic infections, autoimmune disease, diabetes, autism, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, arthritis, asthma, kidney problems, liver disease and more.

This glutathione is the mother of all antioxidants, the master detoxifier and maestro of the immune system! The good news is that your body produces its own glutathione. The bad news is that poor diet, pollution, toxins, medications, stress, trauma, aging, infections and radiation all deplete your glutathione. Well now. . . . . . .that just sucks!!! So how do we get our level of glutathione up??? How do we get more of this great antioxidant?????? Surely it comes in a pill form or something and we can just take our daily recommended amount right?. . . . . . . . WRONG!!  But there is a way to increase the amount our brain makes and I will tell you how :)

Before I explain how to defend yourself against all these deadly debilitating diseases, I want you to understand why this brain antioxidant is so important. Glutathione is a very simple molecule that is produced naturally all the time in your body. It is a combination of three simple building blocks of protein or amino acids -- cysteine, glycine and glutamine. The secret of its power is the sulfur (SH) chemical groups it contains. Sulfur is a sticky, smelly molecule. It acts like fly paper and all the bad things in the body stick onto it, including free radicals and toxins like mercury and other heavy metals. Glutathione is also the most critical and integral part of your detoxification system. All the toxins stick onto glutathione, which then carries them into the bile and the stool -- and out of your body. Normally glutathione is recycled in the body -- except when the toxic load becomes too great. And that explains why we are in such trouble . . . . . . We live in a very industrialized world full of free radicals and chemicals that we are constantly putting into our body without even knowing we are causing harm. I'm talking about the added chemicals and pesticides in our foods. Problems occur when we are overwhelmed with too much oxidative stress or too many toxins. Then the glutathione becomes depleted and we can no longer protect ourselves against free radicals, infections, or cancer and we can't get rid of toxins. This leads to further sickness and soon we are in the downward spiral of chronic illness.

So now that you understand HOW VERY IMPORTANT this antioxidant is. . . . . . . I'm sure you want to know how to increase your amount. I want to explain why you cannot just take an oral glutathione supplements and be covered. YES, there are oral glutathione supplements, BUT, they are virtually ineffective. Since glutathione is a protein and is digested in the stomach before reaching the blood stream or tissues in the body, this does us no good to take an oral supplement. Researchers found that 3 grams of oral glutathione taken daily gets broken down in digestion and does not increase circulating glutathione in the bloodsteam: BASICALLY-is a complete waste of money. There is also IV glutathione available. However, it is very expensive, uncomfortable, and impractical because you must take 2 IV infusions a week for it to be an effective amount. So what do you do. . . . . . .

 Finally, here are Tips to Optimize your Glutathione Levels:

1. Consume sulfur-rich foods. These foods will help you body make more Glutathione.

The main ones are avocado, asparagus, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, onions, broccoli, kale, collards, cabbage, cauliflower, watercress. The spice Curcumin (Turmeric) is also effective.

2. Exercise boosts your glutathione levels and thereby helps boost your immune system, improve detoxification and enhance your body's own antioxidant defenses. Start slow and build up to 30 minutes a day of vigorous aerobic exercise like walking or jogging, or play various sports. Strength training for 20 minutes 3 times a week is also helpful.

 3. Taking supplements that are needed to help produce and recycle glutathione. The production and recycling of glutathione in the body requires many different nutrients and you CAN take these. Here are the main supplements that need to be taken consistently to boost glutathione. Besides taking a multivitamin and fish oil, you also need:

N-acetyl-cysteine. This has been used for years to help treat asthma and lung disease and to treat people with life-threatening liver failure from Tylenol overdose.

Alpha lipoic acid. This is a close second to glutathione in importance in our cells and is involved in energy production, blood sugar control, brain health and detoxification.  The body usually makes it, but given all the stresses we are under, we often become depleted.

Methylation nutrients (folate and vitamins B6 and B12). These are perhaps the most critical to keep the body producing glutathione. Methylation and the production and recycling of glutathione are the two most important biochemical functions in your body. Take folate (especially in the active form of 5 methyltetrahydrofolate), B6 (in active form of P5P) and B12 (in the active form of methylcobalamin).

Selenium. This important mineral helps the body recycle and produce more glutathione.

A family of antioxidants including vitamins C and E (in the form of mixed tocopherols), work together to recycle glutathione.

Milk thistle (silymarin) has long been used in liver disease and helps boost glutathione levels.

***And the ultimate Tip*** Bioactive Whey Protein. Scientifically, the best way to increase glutathione levels is to take a supplement rich in cystine (a disulfide-bonded form of cysteine). The whey protein MUST be bioactive and made from non-denatured proteins ("denaturing" refers to the breakdown of the normal protein structure). Immunocal is an undenatured whey protein provides one of the richest sources of cystine known to science, and because cystine contains two weakly bonded molecules of cysteine, Immuncocal Bioactive Whey Protein is a unique "cysteine delivery vehicle". The two molecules of cysteine are connected by a weak disulfide bond to form a molecule of cystine. The disulfide-bonded cysteine is not digested, but is transported to the bloodstream to the tissues of the body. Here, in the cells of the body, the weak disulfide bond between the two cysteine molecules is cleaved, and the cell has 2 molecules of cysteine from which glutathione can be manufactured. Immunocal is a non prescription bioactive non-denatured whey protein that is even listed in the Physician's Desk Reference.

 This is just a small touch of what you can do to help reverse these diseases or keep yourself from getting them! I have also researched Dr. Blaylock and his extensive research on the matter as well. I advise you to listen to what he has to say as well!!!!

Make It Personal with Make It Matter!

A sweet friend of mine named Candice has an awesome business called Make It Matter. She has all kinds of goodies for sale! She can personalize just about anything. She has done towels, shirts, bibs, plates, baby items, sand buckets....you name it, I bet she could do it. There are lots of designs that she has done already in her page, and if you don't see what you want- just ask and she can make it happen! She's definitely a go-getter and stays busy with her FABULOUS business (Not to mention she is a mother of 4 girls too, I don't see how she does it all!) so go check her out. Here are just a few examples of her work:

          

Death By Chocolate

This is the MOST AMAZING DESSERT ever, especially if you like chocolate. It's very easy to make, pretty inexpensive, and make a very large amount so it would be good for a reunion, party, etc.

Ingredients:
1 box family size brownie mix
2 small boxes instant chocolate pudding
2 cups milk
2 cups whippingcream  
6 Heath or Skor candy bars  
12 oz container of whipped topping

Directions
Bake brownie according to package directions in a 9x13 pan. Let cool completely. Prepare pudding according to package directions. Mix jello with 2 cups whipping cream. Starting with an empty pan (probably a deep 9x13) crumble half of your brownies into the pan for your bottom layer. Then, crush up 2 candybars and sprinkle over brownies. Top with half of the pudding. Next, layer 1/2 of the cool whip. Repeat another layer in this order: other half of brownies, 2 more candybars, other 1/2 of chocolate pudding, other 1/2 of cool whip. Finish off with the last 2 candybars sprinkled over the top. Refrigerate & serve cold.

ENJOY!!

Graviola- The Miracle Fruit?

My very first post on this blog was about Rhio O'Connor's alternative treatment to treat his mesothelioma cancer. I am all about using natural herbs and supplements to treat a medical condition. Modern day medicine is a wonderful thing, however, these drugs have been chemically produced......do you really want to put chemicals into your body??? Not to mention all the side affects associated with medications. You know those commercials on T.V. that describe about 15 potential side effects of taking the medicine......after hearing those I'd be in worse condition if I took the medication right?! No thank you- you can keep your side effects. I'll always start with a safer natural alternative first if there is one. So that leads me to my blog topic today.....

THE GRAVIOLA FRUIT AKA SOURSOP

Soursop, botanically known as of Annona muricata, is a broad leaf, flowering evergreen tree that thrives in a tropical climate and is grown in some areas of Southern Asia, as well as in some Pacific islands. It was most likely brought from Mexico to the Philippines and is also produced in Somalia. Other names for this fruit are: Evo (Volta Region, Gana), Aluguntugbui(Ga Greater Accra Region Ghana), guanábana (Spanish), graviola (Brazillian Portuguese anona(European Portuguese).

 

In aroma, the pulp is somewhat pineapple-like, but its musky, subacid to acid flavor is unique. The juice of the ripe fruit is said to be diuretic and a remedy for hematuria and urethritis. The flavour has been described as a combination of strawberry and pineapple, with sour citrus flavour notes contrasting with an underlying creamy flavour reminiscent of coconut or banana.


Various parts of the Graviola tree–including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds–have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis. The Sour Sop, or the fruit from the graviola tree, is 10,000 times stronger than Chemo. The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976. The results showed that Graviola’s "leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells. (Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public) Compound 1, one of five extracted from the seed of the graviola fruit, was found to be "selectively cytotoxic to colon adenocarcinoma cells (HT-29) in which it was 10,000 times the potency of adriamycin- the drug normally used to treat cancer. There was a cell study in 1999 which showed it had anti- prostate cancer and breast cancer activity. A 5-wk dietary treatment of GFE (200 mg/kg diet) significantly reduced the protein expression of EGFR, p-EGFR, and p-ERK in MDA-MB-468 [breast cancer] tumors by 56%, 54%, and 32.5%, respectively. Overall, dietary GFE inhibited tumor growth, as measured by wet weight, by 32% (P < 0.01). Another 2002 cell study showed that graviola exhibited anti-hepatoma (liver cancer) activity, but nothing as promising as the original 1996 study ever followed.Why are we not aware of this? Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.
In Guadeloupe the fruit is eaten regularly and there is concern that consumption of this fruit on a regular basis for years and decades can lead to a Parkinsonian-like syndrome. The compound annonacin contained in the seeds of soursop is a neurotoxin and it seems to be the cause of a neurodegenerative disease. The only group of people known to be affected live on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe and the problem presumably occurs with the excessive consumption of plants containing annonacin.Research carried out in the Caribbean has suggested a connection between consumption of soursop and atypical forms of Parkinson's Disease due to the very high concentration of annonacin..　
Besides being a cancer remedy, research shows that extracts from this miraculous fruit is also:
Effective against internal parasites and worms.
It lowers blood pressure.
It has been used to treat depression.
It is a broad spectrum antimicromial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections.
It attacks cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss, and hair loss.
It protects your immune system to avoid infections.
It's a natural energy booster.
When pulverized, the seeds are effective pesticides against head lice. The oil in the seeds kills the lice.

Nutritional Information- Food Value Per 100g of Edible PortionCalories 61.3-53/ Protein 1.00g/ Fat 0.97g/ Carbohydrates 14.63g/ Fiber 0.79g/ Calcium 10.3 mg/ Phosphorus 27.7 mg/ Iron 0.64 mg/ Vitamin A (B-carotene) 0/ Thiamine 0.11 mg/ Riboflavin 0.05 mg/ Niacin 1.28mg/ Ascorbic Acid 29.6 mg/ Amino Acids: Tryptophan 11 mg/ Methionine 7 mg/ Lysine 60mg

Now, after telling you all the positive benefits of this fruit, of course I must warn you of the negative........Graviola seeds have "a yellow non-drying oil" that causes intense eye inflammation. Anyone handling graviola seeds should not touch his eyes or skin near the eyes.
The chemicals in the graviola bark, seeds and roots are deadly to fish. The seed extract also fatally poisons brine shrimp. Drugs.com warns against using graviola seeds to feed any animal.
Graviola also contains alkaloids, chemical compounds that can adversely affect motor function. In 2002, the journal "Movement Disorders" reported on a study that found a correlation between motor dysfunction and the damage that graviola fruit does to the nervous system. The research was prompted by the existence of a large number of West Indians who consume graviola fruit regularly and have movement problems. A. Lannuzel and research colleagues exposed nerve cells in laboratory cultures to the alkaloids in graviola. Half of the neurons degenerated within one day. When the scientists removed the alkaloids from the cells, neuron death stopped. They concluded that graviola compounds can cause enough damage to the nerve system to create motor malfunction.

AS WITH ALL MEDICATIONS ANS SUPPLEMENTS TAKEN- PLEASE CONSIDER BOTH POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS BEFORE CONSUMING THIS PRODUCT!

If you are interested in this supposed miracle fruit, visit these sights to purchase....

Graviola 1300mg per serving 100 Per Bottle $ 14.39

Graviola Capsules (60 capsules) $31.49

Jumex Guanabana Nectar - 11.3 fl oz $1.50

　

　

Rhio O' Connor Memorial Scholarship Essay

Rhio O’Connor’s Alternative Approach to “Mr. Meso”

          “Cancer”; despite its small name, this powerful six letter word is capable of destroying all aspirations of a prosperous long lived future when doomed with its diagnosis. Yet more and more cases continue to erupt all over the world in insurmountable figures despite humans vein attempts to maintain healthy kosher lifestyles. More so than not, a prognosis of this wretched disease is violent, undefeatable, and short-lived. However, the opposite of such defeat was portrayed in Rhio O’Connor’s case of mesothelioma. He refused to be overcome by this invading enemy and broadened our knowledge and acceptance of using alternative therapies as an effective regimen of care.
Mesothelioma is a deadly rare form of cancer in which the cells of a protective sac that surrounds an internal organ becomes abnormal, divide, and invade nearby healthy tissue and organs causing harm. An increased risk of developing this type of cancer is found in those who have been exposed to asbestos dust, a known human carcinogen which is prevalent in numerous industrial type job settings. Symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath and chest pain and may not be apparent until 30-50 years after exposure. The type that invaded Mr. O’Connor was present in his lungs, medically referred to as pleural mesothelioma.
Rhio O’Connor was diagnosed with this cancer in October of 2001 at the mere age of 61 years old. This is normally the prime time that older adults get to enjoy life and engage in the rewards of their retirement. How could Mr. O’Connor possibly enjoy his one last year left with his wife and family wholeheartedly without fearing the suffering and breakdown of his health that was bestowed upon him? Given such an inescapable death warrant is enough to make any human being surrender and wither away without any attempt of a fight, but such was the opposite for Rhio. His vigorous spirit and optimistic outlook on life drove his determination to succeed in prolonging his wellbeing and time spent on earth. He refused to accept the conventional treatment pathways of chemotherapy and radiation that would lessen his integrity of life without the guarantee of increasing his survival. Furthermore, the option to surgically remove the cancer was out of the question due to the fact that the tumor was too close to his spine. Without further contemplation, Rhio O’Connor extensively researched his only other possible approach of defense: alternative therapy.
In general, the term alternative therapy refers to any medical treatment or intervention used other than chemically manufactured or scientifically created modern drugs. It consists of a variety of disciplines that incorporates diet, exercise, mental conditioning, and lifestyle changes. A few examples of alternative therapies are massage therapy, relaxation, guided imagery, yoga, hypnosis, aromatherapy, acupuncture, and using herbal remedies.  However, alternative therapies have not been scientifically documented or proven through clinical trials as a safe and effective treatment for a specific disease condition. One reason that these therapies have not been tested is due to the fact that pharmaceutical companies refuse to invest money in them to bring them to market since the therapy cannot be patented. Most alternative medicines cannot be patented because they occur naturally in nature opposed to being chemically engineered. If the therapy cannot be patented, the companies cannot make money off of them and no profit is gained in their favor. To me, this is a poor excuse for not implementing alternative therapy use with an extremely greedy rationale behind the matter. Is it morally ethical to withhold testing for a possible cure to diseases just because a company cannot make money off of earthly treasures?
Working alongside his dedicated clinicians, Rhio calculated a disciplined program in which he consumed over 100 supplements a day, changed his eating habits to healthier choices, and utilized mind over body medicine techniques. His supplement intake ranged from Ukrain, Iscador, Vitamin C, Astragalus, Cat’s Claw as well as many others. To learn more about O’Connor’s technique, refer to his book titled “They said months. I chose years!” Through his treatment program, O’Connor prolonged his life 7 ½ more years that originally expected and in his own way defeated what he referred to as “Mr. Meso”. After a long hard fought battle and a strong steadfast attempt to subdue his rivalrous cancer, Rhio O’Connor passed away on July 11, 2009 at the age of 69 years old. His unique therapeutic approach gained him profound significance and appreciation in the aspect of successfully utilizing alternative medicine as a therapy. Although alternative therapy methods are considered highly controversial, his proactive demonstration proved that it is a respectable and life extending option of care and has broadened the desire to further activate its implementation in medicine today.
Rhio O’Connor has inspired me profusely to attempt alternative therapy and medicines as my primary approach if I was deemed with his diagnosis, and furthermore, I ultimately respect his decision in doing so. Your quality of life is immensely affected by the harsh effects of chemotherapy and radiation without any guarantee that it will prolong your life rather than kill you faster. Using alternative therapy is of the earth, natural, and inflicts harmony rather than harm on the body when partaken. This approach dates back to ancestral times and was a proven method of treatment for decades before it was overtaken by chemically produced “modern” medicines. This goes to verify undoubtedly the quote: “Man must go back to nature for information.”-Thomas Paine. It’s time to get back to the basics; it’s time to go back to nature and ourselves.