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CHINESE PLANT COMPOUND WIPES OUT CANCER IN 40 DAYS, SAYS NEW RESEARCH

June 10th, 2013

A little-known plant with a truly bizarre name is now making headlines as a cancer killer, with the compound of the plant vanishing tumors in mice with pancreatic cancer.

Known as the ‘thunder god vine’ or lei gong teng, the Chinese plant is actually integrated into Chinese medicine and has been used for ages in remedying a number of conditions including rheumatoid arthritis.

According to the new research out of the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center, the thunder god plant compound led to no signs of tumors after a 40 day period — even after discontinuing the treatment. Published in the journal Science Translational Medicine and funded by the National Institutes of Health, even the scientists working on the project were stunned by the anti-cancer properties of the compound. Known to contain something known as triptolide, which has been identified as a cancer fighter in previous research, it is thought to be the key component that may be responsible for the anti-tumor capabilities.

Study leader and vice chairman of research at the Cancer Center explained to Bloomberg how he was blown away by the effects of the simple plant:

“This drug is just unbelievably potent in killing tumor cells,” he said.

And just like with numerous other powerful substances like turmeric and ginger, mainstream science is still slowly confirming what many traditional practitioners have known for their entire lives. This is, of course, due to the fact that there is simply no money for major corporations in researching the healing powers of natural herbs and compounds such as the compound found in the thunder god vine. Turmeric and ginger, for example, have been found to be amazing anti-cancer substances that are virtually free compared to expensive and dangerous cancer drugs.

Nevertheless, the Big Pharma sponsored corporate scientists have managed to ignore these spices as much as possible. In fact, they have even been caught time and time again faking thousands of studies to fraudulently demonstrate the supposed value of pharmaceutical drugs pushed by major pharma juggernauts — many of which are later forced to pay millions in fines which only slightly stack up against their billions in profits.

Profits that are threatened by the many real studies that were performed by scientists examining the rejeuvenating power of cheap ingredients like turmeric, which has been found by peer-reviewed research available on PubMed to positively influence over 590 conditions.

While it is great news that this study is bringing the beneficial effects of inexpensive and near-free plant compounds to light, the bad news is that the individuals responsible for the research are actually looking to create a pharmaceutical drug from the essential component triptolide. A drug that will seek FDA approval and ultimately be patented, nutritionally ruined, and sold for exorbitant amounts of cash. Instead, just get your hands on some thunder god vine for yourself.

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The East Coast Retreat Dilemma

by M.D. Creekmore on November 27, 2011 · 137 comments

By Joel M. Skousen,

Author, Strategic Relocation North American Guide to Safe Places

Many people new to the preparedness field often get exposed early on to the writings of survival blogger and author James Wesley Rawles (Patriots and Survivors). I have a great deal of respect for Rawles and the work he has done to get America motivated to prepared for very difficult times.

His books and tactics, however, often revolve around a civilian military style response to both government tyranny and social unrest which is beyond the capabilities of most people. In addition, Rawles now promotes a related concept for retreating called “The American Redoubt” which consists of 3 states and parts of 2 others in the West which he feels are the only areas ultimately defensible, where Americans can and should make a final stand for liberty and survival when things really get bad.

His American Redoubt includes all of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and the eastern parts of Oregon, and Washington. He envisions this area as a focus point of collecting fellow patriots who want to survive and forging them into a “Biblically-sound and Constitutionally-sound silver local currency [community] that will give it unity.” These five states he selects happen to be also highly rated in my book on Strategic Relocation, though I expand the selection to include Utah and Western Colorado as well.

But ultimate retreating to the safest areas is not within the reach of all but a few, and is not without serious compromise in other important factors. I’ve consulted with people for 40 years and most just can’t just pick up and leave where they live and relocate to one of these 7 states in the far West? Does this mean no one else survives the major wars and social unrest that are looming on the horizon? Not at all.

As a relocation specialist and designer, I found safe retreat locations and helped clients develop high security homes in every state of the union and you can too. The concept that anyone caught East of the Mississippi River is doomed is only partially valid and highly exaggerated. It is based on the fact that the largest concentrations of people are East of the Mississippi, and that high population densities are your greatest threat in a severe crisis where food and public infrastructure fails—when even good people will be forced to pillage for survival.

To be truthful, the US coastal plains east of the Appalachian chain of mountains is the most dangerous area in America since that is where the overall concentrations of people are the highest and where the level of individual preparedness is the lowest. The areas west of this first chain of mountains will become the general destination of choice for people fleeing the East Coast.

Because refugee flows will flow exclusively westward, Rawles condemns it as unsuitable (at least as to a military-style standoff) clear up to the Mississippi river and beyond.
But for the vast majority who intend to survive without directly military confrontation, there are a much wider set of alternatives. When you understand the principles of retreat location siting, and learn to avoid the flows of refugees (who will take fairly predictable paths out of the major cities), you can find relative safety in many rural forested and elevated areas in the East. It won’t provide the same kind of long-term safety as places farther west, but you can survive. The closer to population centers in meltdown, the greater the risk of having to deal with the more criminal type of looters. And that will happen near any major metro.

But the reality of all this is that few will find the perfect solution. Each person has to prepare as best they can given each person’s limited resources and abilities to relocate. That’s why I concentrate so much on contingency planning in Strategic Relocation knowing that few people can just “up and move” to the safest locations. Many who have done so have underestimated the costs. I know from long experience that self-sufficiency if very expensive and people underestimate the skills needed and overestimate the savings from self-sufficiency. In short, quickly exhaust their savings and end up moving back to civilization. That happened a lot of people leaving jobs and buying rural during Y2K.

Let me give you an example of the general choices for people on the East Coast. The first line of retreat is that chain of mountains to the West—we’ll call it the Appalachians generally, even though you might know it locally as the Catskills, Berkshires, Great Smokeys or Blue Ridge mountains, etc. These are the most convenient retreat sites for most people because they are closest to the suburban areas in which they live.

Having a retreat within an hour or two has its advantages in terms of access and service of the construction process, but it also has the disadvantage of being closer to the actual threats of social unrest that will flow out of the major cities. These refugee flows will concentrate on low valley roads going through the mountains as people head for other known cities first. When they find no refuge in those other cities, the concentrations of flows further west will diminish as people drop off due to fatigue, hunger and discouragement and start foraging locally. That’s where the danger of a site close to danger comes in: eventually, desperate people will make it to rural homes and cabins even in the mountains.

Only those, who are located out of these flows, and not visible from main roads will have a chance of evading major confrontations. And, even then, I recommend a strategy of providing concealment underground so as to avoid armed confrontation whenever possible. While I don’t have the space in this article to cover all that I’ve written about as far as retreat areas in the East, I will give a review of the highest rated areas relatively within a day’s drive.

Redoubt of the East

The first range of mountains can give you significant safety, but you can achieve a significantly higher level of safety going beyond the Appalachians to the high plateau regions of Tennessee and Kentucky. This massive and relatively unpopulated area is called the Cumberland Plateau—most of which falls within the state of Tennessee. A narrow section goes north into Kentucky but much of that is part of the Daniel Boone National Forest, where you can only buy land near the edge of the plateau.

Tennessee is where the most land is available on the plateau. This state is a famous battleground state with deep conservative sentiment and lots to offer in terms of lifestyle: great music, horse country, good growing climate and fine people. TN gets my best rating for a retreat state in the East. Land is relatively cheap and there is no income tax. Garden potential is good, there is lots of forest land within a tankful of gas from many large eastern cities.

I consider the Tennessee Cumberland Plateau the “redoubt of the East,” and it is my highest rated area for retreats near the East Coast. In a meltdown of the social order, by the time refugees get through the first mountain range and the numerous mountain rifts that confront them—before seeing the 1000 foot high Cumberland Plateau, they will be highly motivated to stay on the valley floor with its promise of food and civilization (the lure that keeps people on the march). There isn’t much agriculture on the plateau (though it is fine for growing garden crops) nor large communities so there is little draw for refugees to make the trek up those slopes. What highways do lead up to the plateau cut through steep valleys and gorges and are fairly easy to block off to restrict access.

The two major cities that are closest to the plateau are Knoxville and Chattanooga. Both are very nice cities with fairly good economies that can support those who can relocate but still need to stay in the job market. The southern plateau areas are about an hour from Chattanooga and the northern areas are about the same distance and time from Knoxville. Interstate 40 cuts across the plateau and links Knoxville to Nashville. You should give it a wide berth.

The best area for those coming from Virginia and states to the northeast is the plateau area north of I-40 ranging from the Catoosa Wildlife Area on up to the Kentucky border where the Big South Fork Recreation Area is found. You have to avoid the Oak Ridge nuclear research site on the Tennessee river valley floor (a prime nuclear target during war), but the northern part of the Plateau along highway 27 from Wartburg to Winfield gets you far enough west and east of the threat area to be safe. The northern plateau area has two or three pockets of federal land which makes a nice backdrop for a retreat, especially if you find running water on your land.

The southern plateau south of I-40 has an even larger land area and is only sparsely populated. There is a small town in the middle named Spencer, but I prefer the broad forested lands further south near McMinnville, which the closest full service valley town to the plateau. Highway 111 and 8 get you down off the plateau to the East or West sides of the plateau for shopping and jobs. Check out this area and you’ll find there is considerable safety in the East. There is hope.

Joel Skousen, is the publisher of the World Affairs Brief, a weekly news analysis and commentary service online at www.worldaffairsbrief.com Mr. Skousen’s books (The Secure Home, and Strategic Relocation—North American Guide to Safe Places) are showcased on his websitewww.joelskousen.com

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The Six Essential Items That Should Be in Everyone’s Bug-Out Plans!

by Guest Blogger on June 10, 2013 · 40 comments

This is a guest post by GatorGal and entry in our non-fiction writing contest

When faced with limited storage capability for your SHTF items, it is essential to find necessities that serve multi purposes. Such is the case with herbs and spices. Not only will they help make your years’ worth of rice tasty and palatable, but they will also provide needed health benefits.

Let’s start with answering the question – “What is the difference between a spice and an herb? The answer is simple – it depends on where it is obtained from a plant. Herbs usually come from the leafy part, whereas spices come from the seeds, fruits, roots, or bark of a plant. Herbs are easy to obtain fresh or to grow your own, because they can be grown in the U.S. On the other hand, most of our spices are bought dried, because the majority of them come from either the Far East or from tropical countries. Remember Marco Polo and the spice trade – a time when spices were more valuable than gold? Or, how about early explorers such as Columbus and Vasco da Gama sailing for months at a time, trying to find pepper and other desired spices to bring back to the king and queen? Their value was recognized then . . . and it is recognized now, as well.

For my article today, I am going to focus on spices rather than herbs for three main reasons (besides the obvious health benefits): first, they have a long shelf life and can make any bland dish taste delicious; second, spices don’t require any additional prep time when cooking; and third, they are calorie free and are light in weight in case you want to add some to your bug out bag.
According to various nutritionists, “spices are vegetables in concentrated forms”. Of course this isn’t literal, but it does point to the fact that the benefits of spices can equal – if not outperform – various vegetables. Like vegetables, spices and herbs contain thousands of healthy (phyto)nutrient compounds, including the health benefits of antioxidants. Imagine being able to turn your average dish into a disease fighting one!

There are a myriad of spices on the market, each with various disease fighting properties. However, the decision as to which ones to buy can be overwhelming at times – especially when space for storing your preps might be limited. Therefore, I have listed below the six common spices that seem to have the biggest health benefits and also which ailments they tend to target. What you are about to read is a win-win situation – the ability to have better tasting food AND better health!

•Cinnamon – As our society has been experiencing a “diabetes explosion” in recent years, this spice has gained more recognition because of its ability to lower blood sugar. Some other health benefits of cinnamon are that it fights colds and fevers, treats asthma, aids digestion, lowers triglycerides, LDL, and total cholesterol. In addition, it also fights and lowers inflammation, helps lower high blood pressure, and lastly, cinnamon can relieve diarrhea and an upset stomach. Whew! Can you imagine a more complete or vital ingredient to add to your daily diet?

•Turmeric (curcumin) – This spice has been used for thousands of years as even the most ancient of civilizations recognized its healing potential. Turmeric has immune boosting power, helps reduce allergies and also aids digestion. Turmeric also helps heal liver damage, skin rashes, chicken pox, tumors, diabetes, ulcers, and eye problems. Because turmeric also acts as a body and blood cleanser, it has shown the potential to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Still not convinced? Well, perhaps this will sway you – Turmeric has also been proven to help fight off Alzheimer’s by reducing the buildup of brain plaque, which is thought to be a contributing factor to the dreaded disease.

•Paprika (capsaicin or capsicum) – There are many benefits to using paprika, and many people like to sprinkle it onto their popcorn to do double duty as both a flavor boost and a health boost. Paprika contains carotenoids, and is known to normalize blood pressure, improve circulation, and it also aids in better digestion by improving the production of saliva and stomach acids in the body. Paprika has high amounts of vitamin C (as much as 9 times more than a tomato), it acts as an anti-inflammatory, and lastly, it is also a strong and vital antioxidant which may lower the risk of cancer. Something worth noting is that paprika comes from the capsicum pepper, which loses some of its vitamins when exposed to high heat. Therefore, peppers dried in the sun are a more nutritious and preferable method to obtain paprika than when it is dried commercially.

•Ginger – There is a reason ginger is called “herb of the gods”, because a spice so beneficial – yet delicious – could have only been sent by Zeus or Apollo himself (or so the ancient civilizations thought)! Ginger has the ability to decrease/alleviate nausea, migraines, dizziness, and also relieve pain and swelling. On top of this, it helps lessen symptoms associated with arthritis, and increases circulation in your body. It also reduces gas, fights off viruses, helps with menstrual cramps, and most notably, it helps prevent heart disease and strokes.
Note: Because ginger is an anti-inflammatory spice, it has been known to hinder blood clotting, so please add to your diet accordingly.

•Oregano –This spice is a wonder because it has the highest antioxidant activity out of any of the 39 various types of spices. Among the noted benefits of oregano are that it is a bacterial killer, it has fungus beating power, and is also a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Oregano also contains a healthy dose of Vitamin K, which helps us build bones. A teaspoon of oregano has as many antioxidants as three cups of spinach. Lastly, oregano also helps fend off the stomach flu and keeps harmful bacteria from developing and multiplying.

•Garlic – Many people think of garlic as the “best of the best” and they swear by its healing powers. Eating garlic raw works best, but if you have a hard time with the pungent smell and flavor, it is helpful to dip the garlic and first coat it in honey before consuming. Garlic aids digestion, fights infections and parasites in your body, and is a powerful antibiotic. It can also increase circulation and acts as an anti-bacterial (including yeast infections). Garlic also keeps your heart healthy and lowers both blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It has even been documented that garlic helps eliminate lead and other heavy, toxic metals from the body.

Note: One last benefit of garlic is that you can give it to your dog once or twice a week to keep him worm free.

When purchasing spices, you should always double check the expiration date (although most spices have a long shelf life.) You should store them in airtight containers, and keep them away from moisture, and direct sunlight. You should also keep them away from heat – which includes NOT keeping them above your oven or fire source.

One more thing to remember – if you choose to locate and use fresh spices instead of dried ones, you should always double the amount of fresh spices you use to get the same levels of active substances and benefits that are in the dried version.

If you enjoy knocking around the kitchen, it is fun to mix spices together to make rubs to put on your meat. One of my favorite rubs (for white meat) is the following: 5 TBL turmeric, 4 TBL paprika, 2 TBL garlic salt, 2 tsp allspice, 1 TBL ginger, and 1 tsp pepper. Rub approximately 1 TBL on each piece of chicken or port.

In conclusion, bugging out doesn’t mean you can’t add some spice to your life. In fact, if you follow my recommendations above, you’ll be glad you did!

This is an entry in our nonfiction writing contest – This contest will end on June 29 2013 – prizes include:

• First Place winner will receive - A $250 dollar gift certificate courtesy of LPC Survival that is good for $250 off anything on their site, A WonderMill Electric Grain Mill courtesy of Kitchen Kneads, and a $150 gift card for Winchester Ammo from LuckyGunner.
• Second Place winner will receive – Two Emergency Seed Banks (stored in military ammo cans) with over 33 varieties of non-hybrid garden seed courtesy of The Survivalist Blog.net from M.D. Creekmore’s personal seed stash. A $260 value.
• Third Place winner will receive -a one year subscription to Personal VPN service courtesy of unspyable and a copy of my book 31 Days to Survival: A Complete Plan for Emergency Preparedness.

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