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Herbs & Adaptogens
The ability of certain nutritional plants to produce general holistic effects has been known to herbalists for thousands of years. Their philosophy is based on the belief that lasting vitality is achieved through keeping the body healthy, rather than treating it for disease. The Orientals were so proud of their special natural remedies that they named them “kingly” and “elite” herbs.
For thousands of years, these plants were utilized by people in China, Russia, Japan, Korea and finally in Europe. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of these plants from a scientific standpoint was not confirmed until half a century ago. It was then that the Russian physician and pharmacologist, Dr. Israel Brekhman and his mentor, Prof. Lazarev named them “adaptogens”. This name was chosen due to the scientific proof of their effectiveness in helping the human body to “adapt” to changes in the environment.
Scientific studies have shown that humans and other organisms are able to adapt better and survive longer when using these adaptogenic herbs. In fact, these special plants have managed to survive in harsh environments for centuries due to their unique composition of biologically active substances.
Adaptogens are herbs which appear to increase the body’s ability to adapt to stress and changing situations.
In order to be considered an adaptogen, a herb must have three traits. It must be nontoxic to the user, at least in any reasonable amount. It must also generate a nonspecific response, meaning that it does not target a specific region of the body, but rather benefits the body as a whole. In addition, adaptogens must help to create a state of balance or normalization in the patient, restoring the natural homeostasis of his or her body.
At Angeles cancer centers we use the most important Herbs/adaptogens to enhance immune function and to fight cancer:
1. Imperial Adaptogen
2. Eleuthero root bark
3. Rhodiola root
4. Jiaogulan/Gynostemma
5. Reishi fruiting body
6. Holy Basil leaf
7. Ashwagandha root
8. Astragalus root
9. Schisandra berry
10. Go Ji/Lycium berry
11. Cordyceps Cs-
12. American Ginseng
13. Suma root
14. Licorice root
15. Ginger rhizome, Rainforest
16. Acai berry
17. Maca root
18. Ginger rhizome,
19. Rainforest
20. Turmeric rhizome
21. Cinnamon bark
Disorders of the immune system, also called immunodeficiency diseases, occur when the immune system is less active than normal, leading to recurring and potentially life-threatening infections. In contrast, autoimmune diseases result from a hyperactive (i.e. over-active) immune system that attacks healthy tissue as it would bacteria, viruses or other harmful foreign organisms.
Natural nutritive factors provide the body with a defense against both of these disordered immune responses –healing foods and herbal medicines are proven agents supporting and rebuilding the immune system. Rebuilding immunity through healing foods and herbal medicines can eliminate disease and result in a natural restoration of health.
Cornell cancer specialist Dr. George C Pack, MD posits that almost everybody has cancer cells present at one time or another. In a healthy person, a properly working immune system acts as a natural defense against cancer by killing/absorbing cancer cells before they can become health- or life-threatening. In short, cancer cells are a predictable abnormality that are automatically detected and eliminated by a healthy immune system.
A main component of the Angeles Functional Oncology integrative therapy program is to focus closely on your immune function, identifying the most important agents for (re)building a strong and responsive immune system.
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