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Licorice is an effective breast cancer fighter, research reveals

by: Dr. Veronique Desaulniers | April 29, 2024


(NaturalHealth365) Licorice has been proven in numerous studies to stop cancer in its tracks, especially when it comes to breast cancer tumors. But this humble yet powerful herb has also gotten a bad rap for its association with heart arrhythmias, drops in potassium levels, and even heart attacks in some individuals.
What is the real deal about licorice? Is it a healer or a health threat? Keep reading for the true facts that every cancer patient needs to know.
Licorice: Don’t overdo it, and stay away from the candy!

Let’s cut right to the chase and first talk about what all the fuss is about. The FDA and others warn that you can overdose on too much licorice – and for some individuals, this is absolutely true. According to the FDA:
“…black licorice contains the compound glycyrrhizin, which is the sweetening compound derived from licorice root. Glycyrrhizin can cause potassium levels in the body to fall. When that happens, some people experience abnormal heart rhythms, as well as high blood pressure, edema (swelling), lethargy, and congestive heart failure.”
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts add that too much licorice may have an effect on adrenal hormones and can lead to a condition called pseudoaldosteronism.
For these reasons, most experts recommend that healthy individuals interested in using the vast healing power of licorice utilize deglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL, where the glycyrrhizin has been removed (although glycyrrhizin itself is considered to be one of the healing substances in the root). Many also recommend not using any licorice product or supplement for more than four weeks at a time. Of course, if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, stop using it right away.
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I would add that if you are on any kind of cancer-healing protocol, stay away from the candy version. This is not a healthy way to utilize the healing effects of this powerful herb. The “candy” version often contains more sugar than the actual herbal extract, and science has confirmed that cancer feeds on sugar. In addition, many commercially processed licorice candies are created using ammonium chloride.
Although no tests have been done as yet to determine this chemical’s carcinogenic effects, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control have found that chronic exposure to ammonium chloride can lead to acute respiratory problems.
What are the powerful cancer-killing properties?

Interestingly, the University of Massachusetts researchers and others in Western medicine recommend that individuals with hormone-sensitive cancers (such as breast, ovarian, uterine, and prostate cancer) avoid using licorice altogether.
However, this advice is in direct contrast to recent studies that have found specific tumor-reducing, immune-boosting, and hormone-regulating factors within the root.
Researchers at the University Sains School of Medical Sciences in Kelantan, Malaysia, discovered eight different bioactive immunomodulators within herbs such as licorice, curcumin, apricot, ginseng, and a host of others. Of these eight, four of them can be found in licorice, including:

• Ajoene, an anti-fungal
• Arctigenin, a lignan with anti-cancer effects
• β-carotene, a powerful anti-oxidant; and
• Glabridin acid can also prevents DNA damage caused by oxidation.

Other studies have found similar connections between the properties of licorice and breast cancer healing and prevention:

1. Researchers at Rutgers University were able to isolate a particular polyphenol molecule, ß-hydroxy-DHP (BHP), extracted from licorice root. This molecule has the ability to kill breast and prostate cancer tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unaffected.
2. The Chinese have long used licorice root as a hormone balancer and for complications associated with menopause. A study conducted by Nanjing Medical University in Nanjing, China, looked specifically at the Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) content found in licorice root and its effect on estrogen-positive breast cancer. The researchers found that licorice extract had an effect on estrogen levels that was breast cancer-preventative in a dose-dependent manner: the DMSO stunted cancer cell proliferation in high doses yet had the opposite effect at low doses.
3. Other studies have found that licorice root helps to positively balance testosterone metabolism, decrease serotonin re-uptake, and reduce cortisol levels, all three of which are important to breast cancer prevention and healing.
4. Finally, licorice has proven to be a powerful immune system regulator. Isoliquiritigenin and Naringenin found in the root can promote T cell growth. Glycyrrhizin and other flavonoids found in licorice can help reduce inflammation in the body overall.

Consider licorice as part of your breast cancer healing toolbox

There are so many powerful herbs found in nature that contain powerful cancer-healing properties. With over 400 compounds in one small root, licorice can definitely be considered among them. Ancient cultures from India to Greece knew this; licorice has been used all over the world for thousands of years as a hormone-balancer, immune system booster, aid for oral health, digestive aid, and more. Now, modern science is discovering the exact mechanisms that make it a true healer.
If you are considering using this herbal wonder as part of your breast cancer healing protocol, be sure to do so with the help of a qualified healthcare provider. In addition, certain tests, such as the Research Genetics Cancer Center (RGCC) Test, may be able to pinpoint if licorice supplementation is right for your breast cancer journey.
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Popular dry shampoo brands RECALLED after cancer-causing ingredient discovered

05/10/2024 // Ethan Huff // 6.5K Views

Tags: badcancer, badhealth, benzene, cancer causes, cancer criminals, carcinogen, Cosmetics, Dangerous, discoveries, dove, dry shampoo, FDA, poison, products, Recall, Toxic, toxic ingredients, toxins



The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of dry shampoos sold by major companies due to the products containing a carcinogenic compound called benzene that is linked to cancer, including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow."Benzene is an organic chemical compound that has been determined to be a known carcinogen, according to the CDC," one report explains. "High levels of exposure to benzene can lead to various health consequences, including cancer reproductive problems."
"Benzene is not an ingredient that is used to make dry shampoo, instead, it appears in products as the result of a chemical reaction that may occur in aerosol cans, which is why a number of spray deodorants and sunscreens have also been recalled for containing detectable levels of benzene."
Technically first announced in October 2022, the recall affects the following dry shampoo brands, use of which the federal agency says could cause potentially life-threatening blood disorders:
Dove
Nexxus
Suave
TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head)
TRESemmé
"The recall is due to the presence of benzene in the propellant of the aerosol cans, not in the actual shampoo product," the recall states. "The propellant is responsible for propelling the shampoo out of the can."
According to the FDA, exposure to benzene is linked to a wide range of symptoms that include:
Dizziness
Headaches
Fatigue
Nausea
Pale skin
Shortness of breath
Vomiting
Anyone who currently has in possession dry shampoos from the aforementioned companies is urged to stop using them and to dispose of them immediately.
"You should also check your cabinets for any other products that may be affected by the recall," the agency says.

Video Kristie Leong M.D. on X: "Do you use dry shampoo? Tests show that dry shampoo aerosol sprays may contain significantly higher levels of benzene than other aerosol products. Benzene is a known cancer-causing chemical. #healthandsafety #health https://t.co/CcPJRvPGTs" / X (twitter.com)

(Related: There are many environmental and consumer product carcinogens that are causing people to develop cancer.)
How to minimize exposure to benzene

Unfortunately, dry shampoos are not the only products out there that may contain toxic benzene. You and your family could be exposing yourself to it unnecessarily, which is why it is advised to take the following precautions:
1) Avoid using any dry shampoos that come in aerosol cans.
2) Use only dry shampoos that are dispensed using alternative propellants.
3) Always wear protective clothing and gloves when using dry shampoos.
4) Avoid inhaling any of the spray.
5) Only use dry shampoos in a well-ventilated area.
EOnline.com also published a list of benzene-free dry shampoo alternatives that include:
1) K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo
2) Verb Dry Shampoo Powder
3) Geologie Co-Wash Cleansing Conditioner
4) I Dew Care Dry Shampoo Powder
5) Handmade Heroes Non Aerosol Dry Shampoo Volume Powder
6) Kristin Ess Hair Fragrance Free Dry Shampoo Powder
7) Billie Floof Dry Shampoo
8 ) Acure Dry Shampoo
9) Act + Acre Fulvic Acid Volumizing Dry Shampoo
10) Bumble and Bumble P.r. Powder Dry Shampoo Powder
Keep in mind that we have not verified all of the other ingredients in these 10 benzene-free dry shampoo options, so be sure to do your due diligence using resources like the Environmental Working Group's (EWG) consumer guide, which contains information about the safety and toxicity of a wide range of consumer products.
"Benzene is heavily utilized in gasoline production," someone noted on X about another common source of benzene exposure.
"Yes, it's quite dangerous," responded Dr. Kristie Leong, M.D. "It doesn't take a large amount to suppress the bone marrow."
"This is the result of corporate greed," suggested another about the dry shampoo benzene scandal.
More related news can be found at Chemicals.news.
Sources for this article include:
Brave.com
NaturalNews.com
EOnline.com
EWG.org

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