Author: carljasper

OK, it’s late, I’m tired and just plain worn out. But hey, mistletoe, right? Just what does this seemingly poisonous plant do for various cancers? Think of mistletoe as an immune stimulation substance, although it does have the ability to directly help those pesky little out of control cells commit apoptosis.

Where do I get this and can any mistletoe plant work? Those are questions far beyond the scope of this post. Most oncologists do not prescribe it. Your choices are limited to natural doctors for now. Generally, it’s a sterile extract that is available in various strengths,  injected subcutaneously in or around your stomach area over a period of days, while monitoring the injection site for possible reactions. A reaction at the injection site usually means it’s working somewhat to create an immune response in your body. Which of course can help to fight different diseases and some cancers. While mistletoe therapy is not approved in the U.S., it has been used in Europe and is considered a staple in the arsenal of substances for cancer patients.

Trials have been ongoing in the states and will hopefully bring more attention to this wonderful potential addition in the ongoing search for treatments that improve outcomes in all stages of cancer. Whether mistletoe is right for you should be something you discuss with your doctors. The possibility of a bad reaction is always there with any substance you inject into your body. But for the most part, it has been used safely in Europe for many years.

Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement for any brand or product. This information is presented for your info and your doctors to research this and other therapies that may possibly work for you.

What exactly is DMSO? It’s mainly a byproduct of the lumber industry. The history began in 1961, with Dr. Jacob who was head of an organ transplant program in Oregon. He was looking for a preservative for organs when he noticed how it penetrated into tissue.

Or the history began in Germany in the late 19th century as a byproduct of the paper making industry. Take your pick.

Many years later and trying to get DMSO introduced into the medical community to be used for various ailments, the FDA blacklisted it, most likely because they considered it “snake oil”. However, there were others that pursued the medicinal qualities of DSMO eventually bringing this somewhat miraculous solvent from the lumber industry into the mainstream medical community.

But just what is DMSO and how it applicable to cancer? The list is turning out to be endless, to say the least. While holding the title as an amazing newcomer in various therapies, the claims about the healing powers are a bit stretched. Currently the research is mostly positive about applications in medicine and various treatments.

Yes. It has been known to cure, YES CURE, certain diseases and medical conditions. Just not everything. Which is what quite a few internet websites would have you believe. Here are some of the more promising uses:

Therapeutic Properties of DMSO

16 Major Therapeutic Properties of DMSO: Referenced from “DMSO, Nature’s Healer” by Dr. Morgan Walker pages 50 and 152:

1 – It blocks pain by interrupting the conduction in the small c-fibers, the nonmyelinated nerve fibers.
2 – It is anti-inflammatory.
3 – It is bacteriostatic, fungistatic, and virostatic.
4 – It transports numerous pharmaceuticals across membranes.
5 – It reduces the incidence of platelet thrombi in blood vessels.
6 – It has a specific effect on cardiac contractility by inhibiting calcium to reduce the workload of the heart.
7 – It stimulates prostaglandin synthesis – cyclical fatty acids that possess diverse biologic activities that affect cell function in every organ system. PGs have sedative and anticonvulsive effects on the central nervous system.
8 – It enhances antifungal and antibacterial agents when combined with them.
9 – It is a vasodilator, probably related to histamine release in the cells and to prostaglandin inhibition.
10 – It inhibits the release of cholinesterase.
11 – It tends to soften collagen by its peculiar cross-linking effect.
12 – It scavenges the hydroxyl free radical.
13 – It stimulates various types of immunity.
14 – It is a potent diuretic, especially when administered intravenously.
15 – It brings about interferon formation in the organism.
16 – It stimulates the healing of wounds.

And it also is reported to slow the progression of cancer on it’s own or in combination with chemotherapy. It been said to penetrate the protein shield of a cancer cell and remove the nutrients from it, leaving the cell weak. It’s also known to stimulate the immune system.

There are so many uses to list them all would be impossible in this post. What I can say is I’ve been using it for myself to relieve various aches and pains. Has it worked? You betcha! At least for me. I’m able to sleep better for sure after applying a small amount. I’m not advocating you try it, just saying I have.

There is a downside to DMSO to watch for. Besides the potential for a garlic like smell to be emitted from your body after using it, since it’s a very powerful solvent anything on your skin will get pushed into your body, including any nasty chemicals in your body lotions, soaps etc. You should not let anything touch the area after applying as well to prevent the DMSO from adding another unwanted hitchhiker. Yes. It’s that strong. Currently some uses are to help deliver medications directly to your system by bypassing the oral route.

I am looking forward to continued discoveries regarding this amazing byproduct of lumber.