Dr. J. Lévy taught us that “Amongst marine animals, the shark has a characteristic which merits our close attention.  This fish presents, in effect,  an uncommon resistance to cancer. This advantage which we envy is conferred by a substance called “squalene” which aids the return to normal of diseased cells".  From this oil genetic repair substances are formed.  It constitutes a precursor agent of the anti-ageing hormone made by corticosteroids, known as DHEA.  This hormone, studied for 35 years by Prof. Etienne-Emile Beaulieu has a promising future in pathologies linked to the drop in immunity, cancers, cardio-vascular diseases, loss of memory, demineralisation, Alzheimer’s disease...

 

 

The first to discover the immuno-stimulant properties of  Shiitake was Dr. Kenneth Cochran.  He noticed that this mushroom, used in the traditional manner in Japanese cooking, contained an antiviral substance capable of activating the immune system.  Shiitake augments the reserves of interferon, a natural protective agent against viruses and cancer. With lentinan, other substances such as KS2 and AC2P help the body to set up in synergetic way  a shield against numerous conditions.  Shiitake is also a cellular tonic thanks to its richness in amino acids.

 

 

Important research work on propolis was done in the 70’s by the beekeeper, Lund Aagaard.  After having a throat infection cured by this substance, he threw himself into an empirical study.  After 16,000 experiments carried out across Scandinavia, he noticed the  beneficial effects of propolis in the treatment of infections of the mouth, throat, nose, sinuses and other conditions affecting the head after infection by viruses or bacteria.  Added to food, propolis revealed itself to be equally effective against infections of the kidneys, bladder and prostate...  This resinous glue, which covers the hive, prevents the development of micro-organisms and protects the bees against infection.  It is not a simple antiseptic, it is rich in vitamins, called flavanoids, which rebalance the body on different levels.  Bactericide and stimulant of the immune system by the production of antibodies, it has also proved to be a pain reliever, tranquilliser, anti-neurasthenic, biostimulant of circulation.  Its regulatory activity on the bodies immune system stems from its action on the thymus, a minuscule gland fundamental in the control of vital rhythms.

 

Summary of what we know about propolis...... to COMPLETE FEATURE (Fr)  - It is a gummy, resinous substance that bees gather from the buds and peel of certain plants, impregnated with the secretions of their own glands.  - It protects the swarm of bees from viruses and bacteria which could decimate the hive.  - It has been known and used for more than 5000 years.  - It fascinates researchers at the end of the 20th. century.  - Propolis augments the efficacy of some antibiotics used in allotherapy.  - Its known properties: antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antigermination, anti-inflammatory, anaesthetic, regenerates tissue, immunologic, deodorant, antioxidant.  - It is the flavanoids contained in propolis which confers on it its powerful action in numerous spheres in medical therapy.  Sphere of activity of propolis and its uses.....  Ear, nose and throat and respiratory tract, ophthalmology, stomatology, humoral allergy, circulation, digestive tract, genito-urinary tract, dermatology, bones and joints, endocrine system.  - the strength of propolis is reinforced by the use of 3 other products of the hive: flower pollen, royal jelly, and honey. (fr)  - the use of propolis can be combined with allopathic or homeopathic treatments.  While there is no incompatibility, we advise however that you take the advice of a practitioner, especially those who suffer from allergies.

 

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It wasn’t ignorance of the virtues of this plant which retarded its use but the fact that its gel oxidises very quickly and we didn’t know how to preserve it.  Aloe vera is a veritable organic bio-regulator containing more than 140 active substances, it is in fact a universal remedy.  The extract of whole leaves of aloa vera contains special molecules which stimulate certain receptors set in the external membrane of the cells of our immune system.  The result of this interaction is a strong stimulation of the immune activity of these cells.  This additional energy permits cleansing and putrefaction of morbid agents (bacteria and viruses) and protection against diverse pathologies.  Aloe Vera secures the nutrition of all the tissue that it regenerates (cosmetic without knowing it!). It is an organic fortifier and rebalancer unique in its type...

 

In Votre diététique n°29 feb-march98

 

 

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