After getting hurt or sick, most will make a visit to the doctor, then the local pharmacy to pick up medicine. It is also common for people to make a switch to “clean eating” to treat cancer. Is sickness really curable? Recovering from and preventing sickness is actually as easy as 1, 2 , green; a solution found right in your kitchen with herbs.
Lasting Looks of Sarasota will be hosting an “Herbs for the Cure” open house on October 25, 2013 from 5pm - 7 pm to support cancer patients in the Sarasota community. Attendees will have the option to take home healing, cancer-fighting herbs with a donation of $10 or more. All proceeds will go to the Center for Building Hope, a non-profit organization that offers free educational services for cancer patients and loved ones.
Herbs have been a part of healing since the ancient times and grown in some of the world’s richest soil. The black forest of Germany, the leader of enriched herbs and plants, has a proactive regulatory agency for herbs (Commission E). It has become a noticeable application for surrounding countries like China, Egypt, India and Europe, as well as younger countries, like the United States, to learn about the healing powers of natural earth grown herbs and plants.
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Consider these everyday herbs that you can take home from the “Herbs for the Cure” event at Lasting Looks of Sarasota to grow on your windowsill, using organic rich soil and compost.
Basil - basil has been shown to provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth
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Thyme - A healer for respiratory problems, including coughs, bronchitis, and chest congestion
Milk Thistle- Studies show this herb help to protect the liver during chemotherapy by helping reduce liver toxicity.
Parsley- (Overlooked as "just a garnish") contains an ingredient called apigenine which cuts off the blood supply to cancerous tumors eventually leaving to their death.
Aloe- (A member of the lily family,) was adopted by the ancient Egyptians to treat cuts, burns and skin irritations. Since the 1930’s, it continues to be a frequent aid for the treatment of minor skin ailments and skin reactions to radiation burns.
Dill- A powerful free radical scavenger in turn neutralizing carcinogens.
Wheatgrass- One shot of wheatgrass gives you chlorophyll of 12 or more kilograms of broccoli. It works as a blood purifier, and liver and kidney cleansing agent. After 2 weeks if daily use, blood and tissue oxygen levels improve, as does circulation.
Mint- A phytochemical in mint leaves has been found to cut off blood supply to cancerous tumors. Julep anyone?
Echinacea-Known as an immune builder when one has a cold but studies show its helpfulness in brain tumors by increasing certain white blood cells.
Rosemary- Helps cancer cells in tumors stop reproducing and eventually die due to its content of fatty acids called terpenes.
Wormwood-Anti-microbial, anti-yeast. Excess yeast can cause cancers to be worse.
Other features of “Herbs for the Cure” include skin-care, permanent makeup and massage demonstrations and education, and complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. To learn more about the Center for Building Hope, please visit http://www.centerforbuildinghope.org/.
Please RSVP to Lasting Looks by calling 941-539-7990 or emailing info@lastinglooksofsarasota.com. Lasting Looks of Sarasota is located at 3300 South Tamiami Trail #6, Sarasota, Florida 34239.
