Posts by Zachary Castillo7

Angela Wright said:Do you think my mom will die from liver cirrhosis because of her glioblastoma?😳
The odds are slim, almost zero. She’ll likely deal with cirrhosis from Prometheus long before she does from drinking three glasses of Noni juice a day. Plus, she uses Native Propolis, which offsets the negative effects of Newtonian products.👍

Whoops, I didn't mean it like that.😳 It's just that people nowadays grab any random supplement—including Noni—without considering the risks. They'll drink Noni just because they sneezed twice😬 ,even though it's definitely not indicated for common colds...
Native Propolis is a solid product that makes sense to take alongside cancer treatments, but I don't believe it offers significant liver protection. Why not try Milk Thistle (silymarin) and NAC (N-acetyl cysteine)? Also, angelica root, celery, and Labrador tea have very strong hepatoprotective and anti-necrotic properties, much like milk thistle.
Best of luck!

slyseal28 said:I wasn't overhyping how well this stuff works... There’s actual data right on the http://www.immunomax.info/ website.
I didn't make those numbers up!

Look, I never said you were personally exaggerating anything! It's the manufacturers who do that—and they do it incredibly effectively, if you ask me.🙄
That website covers everything. But honestly? A lot of it is nonsense. They take conclusions from in vitro tests and animal studies and act like they apply perfectly to humans. That’s just not how biology works.
What we *do* know for sure is that Aetna has immunostimulatory effects, but plenty of other supplements do that too! You can't just label it a cancer cure based on that alone.
We need way more research before we can draw any solid conclusions. Right now, the only truly relevant study involves postoperative patients dealing with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Angela Wright said:What do you mean it isn't? I've written about this.🙂 My mom has been taking it for a year and six months now, paired with native propolis. In my opinion, it’s an incredibly healthy supplement packed with minerals and vitamins to boost immunity; it's a powerhouse antioxidant. I was told it's 600 times stronger than pineapple. Mom takes it, and I truly believe it helps prevent infections and keeps her digestion regular—she’s been completely immobile for a year, yet she hasn't dealt with a single day of constipation. Nothing else has changed significantly, though; her cancer is still progressing, just much slower than other patients fighting glioblastoma. I recommend it, but I would never try to convince others—unlike those aggressive salespeople you see everywhere—that it’s a cure for cancer. It's a very potent immune stimulant that can give the body the strength to work its own miracles.

It's an immunomodulator. But you shouldn't take it continuously for that long because there have been reports of serious liver damage from noni's preparations.

slyseal28 said:Yeah, people have already brought this up. We actually printed out the data on that supplement and showed it to our professor. He’d never even heard of it. After looking over the statistics on that page, he said they were written unprofessionally and that if it were him, he wouldn't touch it. That’s just his take, but we listened to him and I don't think we made a mistake.

It’s common for product efficacy to be totally overhyped, and this is one of those cases. AHCC has shown it can significantly extend life for postoperative patients dealing with hepatocellular carcinoma. Period. No other major study has been done regarding AHCC's effectiveness against cancer.
In Japan, lentinan and shizophyllin are recognized as adjuvant therapies for cancer, but they're administered strictly intravenously because they're so hard to absorb through the digestive tract. Coriolus versicolor has shown notable success when taken orally (with AHCC being even higher).
Check out the Noni and lung cancer thread—I posted some links there.
By the way, there's very little being discussed about noni's here.😬

Myoflex (chlorzoxazone) is a muscle relaxant, but unlike diazepam, it won't leave you feeling totally drugged out. For the pain itself, take some aspirin at 300-400mg or ibuprofen at 400mg. There is also a chlorzoxazone and acetaminophen combo out there if you want to try that instead.

copperviper102 said:Hey everyone!!!
I’ve been gone for a while because I've been working out of town mostly, plus I was on vacation, so I haven't posted anything. Honestly, I don't have much to report other than the fact that I'm still clear after using the ointment. I have to admit, it’s amazing when nobody asks me what those red spots on my head are, or when I was at the beach without people staring at my chest. I should mention that I don't treat my skin with anything else; the only products I actually use are shower gel and hair shampoo 🙂. I see we have a new member, Olivia Ramos66, and I want to welcome her to the forum. Having a professional like her here is exactly what we need.
Since Olivia Ramos66 mentioned a whole bunch of ingredients that work well for psoriasis and noted how important it is to balance them when making mixtures, maybe it wouldn't be a bad idea for her to share addresses for a few herbalists (colleagues she knows) in the major cities (Washington, D.C., Miami, Seattle, Indianapolis) so people can go visit them for advice or even buy products in person. Personally, I wouldn't mind if she shared her own contact info (if she works at a shop or owns one), but I'm not sure if that goes against the forum rules regarding advertising. I suggest asking the admins first; if they don't approve it, I'm sure we can still get those recommendations via PM.

Regarding Washington, D.C., over in the Cosmetics subforum, check the "Introduction to Natural Cosmetics" thread. You'll find women there who are phyto-aromatherapists like Merlin, Courtesan, and Astrid... I believe they are located in D.C. I work in Miami 😬, and I'm not sure about the other cities. It might be a good idea to reach out to the Cedrus Center and ask about their trained therapists living in other cities. Everyone provided their phone numbers and emails when they signed up, so I think they would be happy to help you out.
For any personal details, please reach out via PM!

Melissa Kim45 said:Just by reaching out, you're already helping.👍

How did you protect her skin during radiation? My mom only had five (or maybe six, I've lost track) sessions, and the front of her body is completely raw—you can barely tell where it starts. On her back, she has this dark patch like a nasty sunburn.
She’s heading back for more radiation on Monday. I have absolutely no clue what to apply to her skin. Calendula creams and Vaseline haven't done much at all.
She’s so thin and frail now, like a dry little twig.
Honestly, I don't know how she's enduring all this. Chemo, then radiation, then starting over again... and she's getting on in years.

God, if that were me, I wouldn't even bother with treatment. 🙄
I'd be totally screwed.👎

Apply a thin layer of unrefined macadamia or avocado base oil mixed with 10-20% Neem essential oil (chemotype cineole) to the area being treated about 30-60 minutes before radiation. This helps prevent burns.
After radiation, rinse the skin with a thick infusion of black elderflower (steep 8-10g of dried flowers in 3 dcl of hot water for 15 minutes—use it lukewarm!). After rinsing, you can apply a blend of unrefined Tamanu, St. John's Wort macerate in sesame, and Centella macerate in almond oil. Add 0.5-1% each of German Chamomile and/or Helichrysum essential oils, plus some CO2 calendula extract. I recommend using Pranar and Oshadhi essential and base oils, or Primaver Life base oils.
I hope this helps.

northernfox9 said:I have some bad news after a long silence. It looks like this damn thing spread to his left lung. The X-ray shows a 5cm shadow, which wasn't there a month ago. Is that actually possible? We’ll get the markers back in a week. Also, my dad's knee joints are incredibly swollen, and his feet are so puffed up he can't even put on shoes. I know someone mentioned this somewhere, but I can't find the post. Please help—what can we give him to bring the swelling down? Maybe some kidney tea or a diuretic?

Effective diuretics include:
nettle leaf
marshmallow
birch leaf
timothy grass
dandelion leaf
watercress
There are stronger options, but I wouldn't recommend them lightly. I hope this helps.

Has anyone here actually worked with Dr. Lastrić? I’ve heard some good things about him.🤔

coppermason16 said:Dr. Fila is the best choice for this, at least from what I've heard.
First, you should call him and walk him through the diagnosis.

Do you happen to have his phone number or an address?

Look, we have seniors dealing with fourth-degree hemorrhoids who can't afford to wait for the government healthcare system to sort itself out. They need private surgery, and they need it fast. Does anyone have a recommendation for a vascular surgeon who specializes in this? Also, does anyone know roughly what a procedure like that runs me?
Thanks a lot.

Chris Morgan67 said:Thank you so much, Robert Clark2.😘 I just spent two weeks at the beach in Miami, relaxing, swimming, and soaking up the sun.
My psoriasis is still staying quiet. I've just been using some baby oil on my skin and that’s about it. I have a doctor's appointment this fall, though I don't really have a reason to go right now.😍

Hi everyone, hope you're all doing great!!!

P.S. Olivia Ramos66 I noticed you mentioned being a phyto-aromatherapist. It would be awesome if you could share some tips or specific oils we psoriasis sufferers can use to nourish our skin.

I've already shared a few things. But here is more advice:
- You absolutely need to take evening primrose, borage, or hemp oil orally (whichever one in a sufficient dose) + rosehip oil + Omega-3 fatty acids (3g daily).
- It's also recommended to take black cumin or black seed oil orally + flaxseed oil.
- You should do a liver detox in two courses using herbs that are also good for the skin (like burdock).
- Regulate your immune system with appropriate herbs (for example, black currant during a flare-up).
Many people have seen improvement by drinking green clay to detoxify the body.
Mandatory supplementation includes Vitamin B + C (due to increased nervousness and stress), plus vitamins and minerals essential for skin health (A, E, Zinc, Selenium).
Local therapy consists of oils that are anti-inflammatory and regenerative while increasing skin moisture levels. These include base oils like tamanu, rosehip, evening primrose, or borage, plus Centella macerate. Some have seen success using shea butter and jojoba oil, which hydrate the skin well and act as anti-inflammatories. For essential oils, try German chamomile, lavender, spikenard, fir, rosemary, or verbena. Aloe vera gel extract is also proven to be very effective. You have to balance the combination carefully so you don't end up with an irritating mixture that makes your condition worse.

electricgardener14 said:This is a direct plea for help. My husband is in absolute agony—he’s suffering from bone pain due to lung cancer metastasis. He is currently staying at the Mayo Clinic following surgery to remove a brain metastasis, and while they administered a Severus tablet at 2:00 PM, by 5:00 PM he was already doubled over in pain. They refuse to offer anything else—they just insist on waiting until 6:00 PM to give him another Severus, which clearly isn't cutting it. He is weeping from the pain; it's heartbreaking to watch him—it's at the point where he just wants to throw himself out the window. To make matters worse, there isn't a single doctor on the floor right now. It's the middle of the night.
Is it actually possible that we are still living in the 17th century? It feels like nobody can help us. We are here in Miami, and we don't have any kind of connection in Washington, D.C. Can anyone please help us!!!!!
electricgardener14

I am truly sorry for what you and your husband are going through! 😢 I really wish I could help you! You should contact the hospital director immediately. Or reach out to the Secretary of Health, or email the local news outlets—usually, things only start moving around here once the media gets involved!

silentheron25 said:I'm not sure yet. I'll have to figure out my next move since I need to get a credit card if I'm going to order anything.

If you’re going to buy something, you should look for creams containing Mahonia aquifolium extract. A cream with a 10% concentration of this extract has shown solid results for mild to moderate psoriasis. The alkaloids in Mahonia act as anti-inflammatories by inhibiting the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, which stops inflammatory leukotrienes from developing. It also provides antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits while inhibiting human keratinocyte proliferation in vitro.
Another highly effective option is a treatment using 0.5% Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic base. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, this was significantly more effective than a placebo for treating moderate to severe psoriasis. You don't even need to order this from abroad. Aloe vera is easily accessible through American herbalists, and they can whip up a custom blend for you with other natural ingredients used for psoriasis. Find a local natural cosmetics maker in your area and I guarantee they can help you out. Best!🙂

smallfry said:My issue is actually the opposite of most people struggling with anemia. My iron levels are way too high—my last lab result was 44, when the normal range is 10-30. Previous results have jumped around between 30 and 40, but then they plummeted to a 2 after I ended up in the hospital due to some bleeding issues😕 ...I’m asking anyone dealing with similar problems or who knows about this to tell me what to do. My doctor keeps insisting it’s nothing serious and that it'll level out on its own, but I’m starting to panic here...

What you had tested was serum iron. That’s sometimes called transport iron, and concentrations in the blood fluctuate wildly. You can't conclude anything without more tests. Didn't your doctor order a ferritin, transferrin, UIBC, and TIBC panel?😕

silentheron25 said:I’m just glad if this cream helps at least one person, since it didn't really work for me. Looking online, I found this cream that isn't specifically for psoriasis, but it works for both that and dermatitis too. Plus, they offer a 100% money-back guarantee, and it's actually cheaper than that ointment from Mexico. The cream is from America and the manufacturer claims it has helped thousands already. I contacted them to ask if it helps with psoriasis, and they said yes—that it clears it up, stops the itching, and even kills certain bacteria. I’m going to order it again. Maybe I'll be disappointed again, but what can you do? Here is the ingredient list so people can decide if it's nasty chemicals or something milder. Personally, the cream sounds better than the ointment.
evo sastav
Ingredients list: Extract of Cardiospermum Halicacabum (Balloon vine extract), Deionized water, Sunflower extract, Octyldodecanol, Echium plant, Polawax, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chloroxyethanol & Caprylyl Glycol, Imidazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, and Citric acid.
The price is $30 per cream plus about $9 for shipping.
You can check it out yourselves at www.freederm.com (jadesailor14, just so you know, I'm not looking for a kickback here. This isn't an ad for profit; I just want others to see it, and if it helps, great.) 👍

Ingredients: C.H. plant extract (I couldn't find the American name) is rich in triterpenes, saponins, sterols, and flavonoids, providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, though there's almost no high-quality research regarding its use for psoriasis. Water, sunflower extract provides anti-inflammatory benefits, emulsifier/emollient, Echium plant—if this were an oil, it would contain GLA (similar levels to evening primrose) + 13% stearidonic fatty acids (Omega-3). Wax acts as an occlusive to protect skin from drying out while serving as a pseudo-emulsifier/thickener. Cetyl and Stearyl alcohols are fatty alcohols used as emollients—active moisturizers that nourish the skin and prevent dryness. Glyceryl Stearate is a "natural" emulsifier. Dimethicone (silicone) is an excellent water-repellent emollient that leaves a silky feel. Propylene Glycol is a humectant—a passive moisturizer; it's present in small amounts, so it's unlikely to irritate. As for preservatives: Phenoxyethanol is mild and safe, often used for surface wound disinfection. Caprylyl Glycol is a mild preservative. Chloroxyethanol is not quite as mild. Imidazolidinyl urea is a preservative that releases formaldehyde; it's irritating to diseased skin and can cause sensitization (prolonged use could lead to an allergy). Triethanolamine regulates pH but is prone to causing irritation; when combined with formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (like the one mentioned above), it creates nitrosamines—carcinogens. While it's still "unclear" if they penetrate the skin, given that psoriasis affects the skin barrier, the risk is much higher because diseased skin lets more substances through than healthy skin. Citric acid is completely safe and naturally found in fruit, playing vital roles in bodily processes like the Krebs cycle. In large amounts, it might bother sensitive skin due to exfoliation, but here it's just a pH regulator. Bottom line: there's more harm than good!😬👎