THE GANODERMA TREATMENT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ganoderma, a rare variety of Mushroom, is indeed a subject of much research from ancient china of 100 B.C. or earlier to the modern times by various universities and research organizations .It is credited with the highest medicinal qualities by Chinese.It is also known as Linghzi in China. It is said that in ancient times anyone who found the rare Linghzi never revealed where and kept it a secret of health, longevity and wealth.The Japanese revered the herb as کGod's Herb"™ where it is known as Reishi. Lingzhi was considered in medicine so auspicious that it's medical efficacy has been attested to in the oldest Chinese medical text (over 2,000 years old), "The Lexicon", which is known in Japan as "Shinnoh Honsohkyo", and is now accepted as being the original textbook of Oriental medical science.In it, 365 kinds of medicines are classified and explained. Ganoderma is classified as a "Superior Herbs" or "God's Herbs" and they are for perpetual youth and longevity. This encyclopaedia states that for "superior" medicines, any amount can be taken as desired on a continuous basis with no unfavourable effects. Of the superior medicines listed in the text, Lingzhi was rated number one.Centuries ago, Lingzhi was said to be an elixir which would grant you eternal youth and longevity. It gained its ranking in the Chinese text not because of its symbolism as a good omen but because of its medicinal properties. The Linghzi Mushrooms grows only on old tree barks with certain conditions difficult to replicate. Till 1971 the mushroom was so rare that it was hardly sited except in certain mountainous areas. Many researchers had attempted to grow Ganoderma artificially but failed. Then in 1971 organised by Naoi Department of Agriculture and Professor Zenzaburo Kasai, the Kyoto University made a breakthrough in its cultivation.But now, after 2,000 years, Lingzhi has come into the spotlight as a specific remedy for cancer. This flies in the face of those in the modern medical profession who discounted the herbal remedies and oriental medicine as being as being "Myth" and "psycho-somatic"! The families of many cancer patients who have received a diagnostic "death sentence" now see Lingzhi or Reishi as the right way forward. Some are indignant that knowledge of it was withheld from them by the drug companies! Presently only 10 countries grow the herb. The demand far outstrips supply due to the increasing evidence through various researches on its efficacy in treating many disease including Cancer, HIV, Hepatitis, Diabetes, Liver disorders and mainly as a preventive due its rich anti oxidant and detoxifying qualities.Some of the research in Japan indicates strictly speaking those expressly berate taken Ganoderma for over a year the visit to doctors dropped follow half. There is thousands of research paper available including on the internet on the subject of the healing breakthroughs achieved by Ganoderma in various treatments and too lengthy to discuss here. Many of the currently available anti-cancer agents are derived form natural products, for instance paclitaxel (Taxol), and camptothecin (Hycamtin) amongst many others.In 2000 Professor Gordon McVie, Director-General of the Cancer Research Campaign (now Cancer Research UK) and Professor John Smith of University of Strathclyde met in Glasgow to discuss the role of medicinal mushrooms in the treatment of cancer. The CRC had become aware that these natural products were being used extensively in the Far East as nutriceuticals (dietary supplements) and as a source for the generation of pharmaceutical-grade medicines to treat a wide variety of diseases, including cancer.The substantial range of medicinal mushroom species from which different bioactive compounds can be derived suggested that the humble mushroom could be a source of novel anti-cancer agentsSummarized from these reports, it is found specially Lingzhi has the following properties and Improves cholesterosis, coronary insufficiency. Improves hyper and hypotensions. Improves nervous tension, neurosis. Improves chronic bronchitis, hepatitis. Improves leukocytopenia and reticuloendothelial system. The three main killers these days are: Cancer, Stroke and Coronary diseases. The latter two have their foundation closely linked to the blood circulatory system. Related problems like stroke, heart block, arteriosclerosis, obesity etc. are all tied to problems in the blood circulation. One out of three persons dies occasionally one of the above ailments everyday. Lingzhi can correct this imbalance and strengthen the system to prevent further deterioration. What are noteworthy are its preventive capabilities. For the 21st century man, stressed out, poisoned by the polluted atmosphere, bad food habits and drug induced illnesses of the today medicine. While current medicine has been very effective in treating certain conditions effectively and immediately, they do not address the holistic medicine approach of the ancient medicine as a preventive and for regeneration of wasted tissues and overwhelmed cells. Ganoderma has been proven to exert significant effect on beating pain, fortifying the body's immune system and prolonging life. Even though its role in cancer cure has not been determined 100 percent …………yet. Ganoderma has a history of 3,000 years, during which it is widely used by many people with no reported unfavourable side effects. It is therefore highly recommend for prevention. Hopefully, with so much research and emerging evidence, Ganoderma can bring a brighter outlook to everybody. Frank Duffy,
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Frank Duffy, mailto:frank3du@gmail.com The “Beat Cancer Man” Author’s URL: http://www.newinformationplace.com/ Frank Duffy is a retired managerial professional, and author of “How I Fought Cancer and Won!” He writes regular articles on the subject and is always on the look out for ways to help cancer sufferers and their families.

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Monday, January 28, 2008
Prostate Cancer Clinical Test and Statistics
Larger-volume tumors of the prostate are common among older men. Available tests for the early detection of cancer have limited specificity, which necessitates a relatively high biopsy rate. The positive predictive value of combined digital rectal examination and PSA measurement has been defined, but the negative predictive value is less clear. Measurement of PSA is the most sensitive noninvasive test for prostate cancer. However, digital rectal examination detects cancer that would otherwise be missed by PSA measurement.Clinical trials serve as one way of finding prostate cancer cures. All prostate cancer medications must take pass the three phases required to gain approval from the Food and Drug Administration.Phase I of the clinical trials test the safety of a new drug. The second clinical phase is designed to determine how the proposed new prostate cancer treatment works. Patients are given the drug in high doses during this phase. The patients are watched to see what effect the test drug has on their prostate cancer. The final phase of clinical trial testing pits test medications against standard treatments. A control group is given dosages of the test drug while a second group uses standard methods of medicine-with the effects documented The purpose of the trial is to test the safety and effectiveness of the technique, called high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), as the initial treatment in men with newly-diagnosed, localized prostate cancer.Undiagnosed prostate cancer is highly prevalent, especially among older men [42-49]. Although many of these cancers may be considered incidental, evidence suggests that consideration of screening is warranted because earlier diagnosis of clinically significant cancers often has the potential to improve outcome [10, 12]. In fact, prostate cancer is so common among older men that selecting subpopulations for screening on the basis of risk factors other than age, such as race or family history, would not be necessary if screening and treatment strategies that favorably affect outcome were available.However, evidence also indicates that available tests for early detection have limited specificity, particularly among older men who have benign prostatic hyperplasia. Therefore, the combined use of digital rectal examination and the currently available assays for PSA results in as many as 15% of men in their 50s and 40% of men in their 70s requiring further invasive evaluation with biopsy. Positive predictive values are 15% to 21%, depending on age.Prostate Cancer Statistics:Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, exceeded only by lung cancer. Although men of any age can get prostate cancer, it is found most often in men over 50. In fact, more than 70% of all prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over the age of 65. Prostate cancer is about twice as common among African-American men as it is among white American men. It is also most common in North America and northwestern Europe. It is less common in Asia, Africa, and South America.Prostate cancer is diagnosed every 2- 3/4 minutes, approximately 190,000 new cases each year. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in America among men. More than 30,000 American men lose their lives to prostate cancer each year, one death every twenty minutes. Prostate cancer incidence rates increased 192% between 1973 and 1992. One in six American men is at lifetime risk of prostate cancer. If a close relative has prostate cancer, a man's risk of the disease more than doubles. With two relatives, his risk increases fivefold. With three close relatives, his risk is about 97%.African American men have the highest prostate cancer incidence and mortality rates in the world. The incidence rate is about 35% - 50% higher than - and mortality rate double - that of Caucasian males, who have the second highest rate. In the next 24 hours, prostate cancer will claim the lives of over 80 American men. Prostate cancer represents 30% of all new cancer cases in American men. This year, more cases of prostate cancer in men under the age of 65 are expected than the combined number of men of ages who are victims of leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and brain tumors. Prostate cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all cancer cases in the United States and 15% of male cancer deaths. Yet, on average, only about 5% of federal cancer research dollars have been devoted to beat the disease.
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We at IMED LAB (Integrate Medical Laboratory) are in the business of research and distribution of drugs and natural supplements. Primarily our research and distribution is focus on men’s health care. Our line of products and research has been featured and tested in The Royal Perth Hospital Australia, Journal of Ethno-pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology Utrecht, Holland and National University Singapore. Website: http://www.cure-prostate
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At the turn of the last century, asbestos was considered an ideal material for use in the construction industry. It was known to be an excellent fire retardant, to have high electrical resistivity, and was inexpensive and easy to use.The problem with asbestos arises when the fibers become airborne and are inhaled. Because of the size of the fibers, the lungs cannot expel them. They are also sharp and penetrate tissues.Health problems attributed to asbestos include1. Asbestosis - A lung disease first found in naval shipyard workers, asbestosis is a scarring of the lung tissue from an acid produced by the body's attempt to dissolve the fibers. The scarring may eventually become so severe that the lungs can no longer function. The latency period ( meaning the time it takes for the disease to develop) is often 10-20 years.2. Mesothelioma - A cancer of the mesothelial lining of the lungs and the chest cavity, the peritoneum (abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac surrounding the heart). Unlike lung cancer, mesothelioma has no association with smoking.The only known cause is from exposure to asbestos or similar fibers. The latency period for mesothelioma may be 20-50 years. The prognosis for mesothelioma is grim, with most patients dying within 12 months of diagnosis.3. Cancer - Cancer of the lung, gastrointestinal tract, kidney and larynx have been linked to asbestos. The latency period for cancer is often 15-30 years.
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At the turn of the last century, asbestos was considered an ideal material for use in the construction industry. It was known to be an excellent fire retardant, to have high electrical resistivity, and was inexpensive and easy to use. The problem with asbestos arises when the fibers become airborne and are inhaled. Because of the size of the fibers, the lungs cannot expel them. They are also sharp and penetrate tissues. Health problems
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At the turn of the last century, asbestos was considered an ideal material for use in the construction industry. It was known to be an excellent fire retardant, to have high electrical resistivity, and was inexpensive and easy to use. The problem with asbestos arises when the fibers become airborne and are inhaled. Because of the size of the fibers, the lungs cannot expel them. They are also sharp and penetrate tissues. Health problems
Four Inflammatory Breast Cancer Signs & Six FAQs
Nearly 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and over 40,000 will die from it. There are seven different types of breast cancer, some more severe and with a lower survival rate than others. One breast cancer type called inflammatory breast cancer, or IBC, is a unique and aggressive kind that is rare, accounts for 1 - 5% of all cases, but deadly. It is one of the only breast cancer types that have no lumps, which makes it one of the most undetectable and scariest.There are four breast cancer signs that could mean you have inflammatory breast cancer:o Skin around the breast is hot to the toucho Breasts are asymmetrical and were not beforeo The skin becomes red or pinko There is discharge from the nipplesBelow are six frequently asked questions about inflammatory breast cancer. What should you do if you if you have these symptoms?If any of these signs persist for more than a week, speak to a physician. What is the median age affected?Women 45 – 55 are more susceptible to this specific type of breast cancer. How do you identify inflammatory breast cancer?Through surgical biopsy; IBC cannot be identified through Mammogram, Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or Core biopsy.What is the survival rate?IBC has a 40% survival rate over a five year period. Many times the surgeon may remove the breast too early and cause a reoccurrence.How is Inflammatory Breast Cancer Treated?Chemotherapy before surgery, as well as drugs such as trastuzumab and lapatinib.
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BOILERPLATE: If you know of anyone or you yourself are being faced with the signs of inflammatory breast cancer, see a physician as soon as possible. If you have already been diagnosed seek out support through the MyNBCF breast cancer message boards.
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BOILERPLATE: If you know of anyone or you yourself are being faced with the signs of inflammatory breast cancer, see a physician as soon as possible. If you have already been diagnosed seek out support through the MyNBCF breast cancer message boards.
Cancer – The challenges in the Treatment
Cancer is one of the diseases for which we cannot find a complete cure. A population of cells with abnormal growth characterizes cancer. These abnormal cells invade and destroy adjacent tissues, and may spread to other organs. The main cause for all types of cancers is the presence of abnormalities in the genetic material of the transformed cells.Treatment Types: There are regular treatment methods and also alternate treatment methods for cancer.The Regular Treatments: Cancer can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and many others methods depends upon the areas of the body and grade of the tumor and the stage of the disease, as well as the general state of the patient. These treatments take lot of effort from the patient, very expensive and have many side effects. The most common treatments for cancer are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. These treatments have some limitations as no treatment is completely successful in every single case.· Surgery can be very successful in treating some kinds of cancer, but it is not an option for all people. Surgery may not be possible if the cancer has spread to other areas of the body or if the tumor cannot be removed without damaging vital organs, such as the liver or brain.· Chemotherapy is the other method usually used when the cancer has spread to other areas in the body. The side effects of Chemotherapy are very severe. The patients have to take medicines on a long run basis to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.· Radiotherapy uses radiation in the form of a special kind of x-rays, gamma rays or electrons to damage cancer cells so that they cannot multiply. Radiation dose to each site depends on a number of factors, including whether there are tissues and organs nearby that may be damaged by radiation. Thus, as with every form of treatment, radiation therapy is not without its side effects.The failure of these treatments to cure cancer completely triggers the need for the search of the alternate treatment methods.Alternate Treatment Methods: Alternate treatment methods are a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Many alternative medicine techniques are part of complete "systems" of healthcare that began many years before the development of conventional medicine. Often, these systems are the healthcare traditions practiced by a given culture. The popular alternate methods are Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, and Acupuncture etc.The conventional treatment methods concentrate on body, mind and soul to get the best results. Many complementary and alternative therapies are rooted in cultures whose healthcare practices are based on a holistic approach to wellness and healing.There is a great need of the search for improved quality of life and less toxic therapies, which cures cancer menace completely from the mankind.
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A Better Choice Foundation supports the search for a cure for cancer, emphasizing a non- traditional, holistic approach to a patient's Physical and emotional well-being. Rod Khleif is the founder of A Better Choice Foundation. Rod Khleif and A Better Choice Foundation focus on Research for holistic and non-traditional cures for cancer.
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A Better Choice Foundation supports the search for a cure for cancer, emphasizing a non- traditional, holistic approach to a patient's Physical and emotional well-being. Rod Khleif is the founder of A Better Choice Foundation. Rod Khleif and A Better Choice Foundation focus on Research for holistic and non-traditional cures for cancer.
Cured From A SPLEEN CANCER and A 3B Stadium BREAST CANCER - PART 1
This article is made to announce publicly how my 74 years old aunt is cured from a SPLEEN CANCER and as well as a 3B Stage BREAST CANCER. This article is also to let those out there know there is HOPE and the fact that CANCER can be CURED!I know there are many women out there trying to struggle for their lifes out of Breast Cancer. Wjat I am going to tell here is a Story How My Aunt is Cured from Spleen Cancer and a 3B Stadium Breast Cancer after that. I really can't rewrite the story here again as I don't want to make an impression of double content.What I am going to do here is to give you the link to visit the page. I wrote it into several Parts so that I can still keep the story step-by-step on how it really happened, I am trying to tell precisely how it happened because Thank God, she is really fine now.Part 1 - The starting of Spleen CancerPart 2 - How she later got Breast CancerPart 3 - I started to get more information on what to do and what to consumePart 4 - How to consume the prescriptionandWhat She Consumed for 3B Stadium Breast Cancer Cured!Now I'm thinking, I really hope and wish I do a hard enough work to spread the news.The page is www.code4help.com ... have a visit, who know my words are someone else's hope.
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This article is made to announce publicly how my 74 years old aunt is cured from a SPLEEN CANCER and as well as a 3B Stage BREAST CANCER. This article is also to let those out there know there is HOPE and the fact that CANCER can be CURED! Visit www.code4help.com to read Part 1 - Part 2 and Part 3 of the Article
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This article is made to announce publicly how my 74 years old aunt is cured from a SPLEEN CANCER and as well as a 3B Stage BREAST CANCER. This article is also to let those out there know there is HOPE and the fact that CANCER can be CURED! Visit www.code4help.com to read Part 1 - Part 2 and Part 3 of the Article
Cured from SPLEEN CANCER and from A 3B Stage BREAST CANCER - PART 2
This article is made to announce publicly how my 74 years old aunt is cured from a SPLEEN CANCER and as well as a 3B Stage BREAST CANCER. This article is also to let those out there know there is HOPE and the fact that CANCER can be CURED!I know there are many women out there trying to struggle for their lifes out of Breast Cancer. Wjat I am going to tell here is a Story How My Aunt is Cured from Spleen Cancer and a 3B Stadium Breast Cancer after that. I really can't rewrite the story here again as I don't want to make an impression of double content.What I am going to do here is to give you the link to visit the page. I wrote it into several Parts so that I can still keep the story step-by-step on how it really happened, I am trying to tell precisely how it happened because Thank God, she is really fine now.Part 1 - The starting of Spleen CancerPart 2 - How she later got Breast CancerPart 3 - I started to get more information on what to do and what to consumePart 4 - How to consume the prescriptionandWhat She Consumed for 3B Stadium Breast Cancer Cured!Now I'm thinking, I really hope and wish I do a hard enough work to spread the news.The page is www.code4help.com ... have a visit, who know my words are someone else's hope.
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This article is made to announce publicly how my 74 years old aunt is cured from a SPLEEN CANCER and as well as a 3B Stadium BREAST CANCER. This article is also to let those out there know there is HOPE and the fact that CANCER can be CURED! Read Part 1 - Part 2 and Part 3 of rhe Article on www.code4help
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This article is made to announce publicly how my 74 years old aunt is cured from a SPLEEN CANCER and as well as a 3B Stadium BREAST CANCER. This article is also to let those out there know there is HOPE and the fact that CANCER can be CURED! Read Part 1 - Part 2 and Part 3 of rhe Article on www.code4help
What Are The Treatment Options For Bone Cancer
Pain in the affected bone is the most common complaint of patients with bone cancer. At first, the pain is not constant and may be worse at night or when the bone is used (example is leg pain when walking). As the cancer grows, the pain will be there all the time. The pain increases with activity and may result in a limp if a leg is involved.Swelling in the area of the pain may not occur until weeks later. Depending on the location of the tumor, it may be possible to feel a lump or mass.Fractures: Although bone cancer may weaken the bone it develops in, the bones do not usually fracture. People with a fracture next to or through a bone cancer usually describe a limb that was sore for a few months and suddenly became severely painful.Generalized symptoms: If the cancer has spread, you may have generalized symptoms such as weight loss and fatigue.However, symptoms may vary depending on the location and size of the cancer. Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling or tenderness in the affected area.The treatment options for bone cancerVarious forms of cancer treatments using surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy for bone cancer are being tested in clinical trials.Clinical trials are a critical step in the development of new methods of treatment. Before any new treatment can be recommended for general use, doctors conduct clinical trials to find out whether the treatment is safe for patients and effective against the disease.Treatment options depend on the type, size, location, and stage of the cancer, as well as the person's age and general health.Although amputation of a limb is sometimes necessary, pre- or post-operative chemotherapy has made limb-sparing surgery possible in many cases.When appropriate, surgeons avoid amputation by removing only the cancerous section of the bone and replacing it with an artificial device called a prosthesis.However, a biopsy-the removal of a sample of tissue from the bone tumor-is needed to determine whether cancer is presentThe possible risk factors for bone cancerAlthough scientists are not certain what causes bone cancer, a number of factors may put a person at increased risk. These cancers occur more frequently in children and young adults, particularly those who have had radiation or chemotherapy treatments for other conditions.Adults with a noncancerous condition such as characterized by abnormal development of new bone cells, may be at increased risk for osteosarcoma.A small number of bone cancers are due to heredity. For example, children with hereditary retinoblastoma (an uncommon cancer of the eye) are at a higher risk of developing osteosarcoma.
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Copyright 2007 JackStowe. For more cancer related articles visit, http://ward911.blogspot.com Don't take your family's health for granted, know the facts of natural health. For more information and articles, visit http://natureheal.blogspot.com
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Copyright 2007 JackStowe. For more cancer related articles visit, http://ward911.blogspot.com Don't take your family's health for granted, know the facts of natural health. For more information and articles, visit http://natureheal.blogspot.com
Holistic and Non-Traditional Cures for Cancer
Holistic and non-traditional cancer treatments focus on the whole body, rather than just on the illness or part of the body. These treatments focus on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional elements of the body, which are interconnected to maintain wellness. These therapies are used to prevent illness, reduce stress, prevent or reduce side effects and control or cure disease.Holistic and Non-Traditional approaches to Cure CancerHolistic and non-traditional treatment looks at disease as primarily resulting from internal imbalance. Non-traditional therapies are unconventional, unproven therapies that reject conventional treatments. While holistic therapies are used in combination with standard medical care and given by licensed or certified therapists.Non-Traditional Cancer TreatmentsNon-traditional therapies are used instead of conventional cancer treatments. Many of the most popular non-traditional therapies are including psychosocial such as relaxation practice, meditation and visual imagery are unlikely to pose threats to patients’ health. Besides these, there are certain important therapies such as,• Acupuncture: It is a technique of insertion of filiform needles into acupuncture points with an intension to restore the health and well-being.• Aromatherapy: It is the therapeutic use of aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being.• Magnetotherapy: This therapy used by the application of magnets to the surface of the patient’s body. It is used to stimulate the recovery of the whole metabolism and reduce the deficiency of bone mineral substance. • Coffee enemas: These are the quick ways to remove toxins from the colon and body. A non-traditional doctor, or physician should only perform them under supervision.The other non-traditional therapies are, Cellular Therapy, Diet therapy, Herbal Therapy, Psychic Surgery, Shark cartilage therapy.Holistic Cancer Treatments An increasing number of health professionals are now exploring holistic cancer treatment options that encompass the whole individual, where the traditional treatment options form only art of the story. • Nutrition Therapy: Maintaining a healthy diet is the best way to provide the body with the nourishment it needs to fight cancer. • Naturopathy: It focuses only on using the healing powers of nature such as air, water and sunlight.• Pain Control: To certain extent medication can be used to manage pain. The pain could be brought on by the cancer itself or as its side effects. • Zeolite: It is a fast and powerful mineral substance with the ability to destroy cancer cells. They improve the alkalinity of the body and activate the P21 gene that can destroy the nucleus of cancerous cells.• Oxygen Therapy: It is a form of holistic treatment based upon the premise that all harmful bacteria, germs and viruses are anaerobic. They cannot resist in high oxygen environments. To maintain good health and vitality, the human body requires a rich supply of oxygen. Thus, holistic and non-traditional treatment approaches from several angles to cure cancer and suggests that a person should not only treat the illness but also have to reach a higher level of wellness.
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A Better Choice Foundation supports the search for a cure for cancer, emphasizing a non- traditional, holistic approach to a patient's Physical and emotional well-being. Rod Khleif is the founder of A Better Choice Foundation. Rod Khleif is a Florida’s real estate business man helping hundreds of people realizing their dream of owning a home.
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A Better Choice Foundation supports the search for a cure for cancer, emphasizing a non- traditional, holistic approach to a patient's Physical and emotional well-being. Rod Khleif is the founder of A Better Choice Foundation. Rod Khleif is a Florida’s real estate business man helping hundreds of people realizing their dream of owning a home.
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