Guest guest Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Below is an article for FreshPlaza.com on healing qualities of bitter melon. I have noted recently that plants that have been newly found to help treat cancer are those same plants that has been known to treat malaria.  Melly ============== US: Unlock the mystery of bitter melon What is bitter melon? Bitter melon is used in Asian cooking and is relatively unknown in the United States. It holds true to its name as it tastes very bitter. Like most bitter-tasting foods, bitter melon stimulates digestion. While this can be helpful in people with sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation, it can sometimes make heartburn and ulcers worse. Bitter melon has been traditionally used for killing bacteria, viruses, and some cancer cells, reducing inflammation, malaria and cleansing the blood. Studies suggest that bitter melon may play a role in controlling the production of insulin by the body and being of great help to diabetics. The hypoglycemic effect is more pronounced in the fruit (as opposed to the seeds) where these chemicals are found in the highest quantity. Some of the documented studies show this bitter gourd to enhance cells’ uptake of glucose, to promote insulin release, and to make the effect of insulin more potent. Some doctors in India are so confident about the anti-diabetic effect of bitter melon that it is sometimes dispensed in hospitals to people suffering from diabetes. Additionally, the department of health in the Philippines has recommended bitter melon as one of the best herbal medicines for treating diabetes. Studies done in the Philippines have also shown bitter melon to have a good effect on treating HIV/AIDS symptoms as well as leukemia, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Nonetheless more research needs to be done to prove this. As you can see bitter melon has many healing properties for some very common diseases. However, it is important to note that you should stay away from bitter melon if you have glucose 6 phosphate deficiency, hypoglycemia and if you are pregnant or nursing as it causes adverse affects and possible abortive qualities in these conditions. Source: examiner.com Publication date: 6/19/2009  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009  Melly, Bitter melon is commonly used to treat sore throats caused by virus or bacteria. Typically it is used as a gargle or dry powder that is sprayed onto the walls of the throat. Bob - Melly Bag oleander soup ; cancercured ; Wednesday, June 24, 2009 12:20 PM Bitter Melon as cancer cure? Below is an article for FreshPlaza.com on healing qualities of bitter melon. I have noted recently that plants that have been newly found to help treat cancer are those same plants that has been known to treat malaria. Melly ============== US: Unlock the mystery of bitter melonWhat is bitter melon? Bitter melon is used in Asian cooking and is relatively unknown in the United States. It holds true to its name as it tastes very bitter. Like most bitter-tasting foods, bitter melon stimulates digestion. While this can be helpful in people with sluggish digestion, dyspepsia, and constipation, it can sometimes make heartburn and ulcers worse.Bitter melon has been traditionally used for killing bacteria, viruses, and some cancer cells, reducing inflammation, malaria and cleansing the blood. Studies suggest that bitter melon may play a role in controlling the production of insulin by the body and being of great help to diabetics. The hypoglycemic effect is more pronounced in the fruit (as opposed to the seeds) where these chemicals are found in the highest quantity. Some of the documented studies show this bitter gourd to enhance cells’ uptake of glucose, to promote insulin release, and to make the effect of insulin more potent. Some doctors in India are so confident about the anti-diabetic effect of bitter melon that it is sometimes dispensed in hospitals to people suffering from diabetes. Additionally, the department of health in the Philippines has recommended bitter melon as one of the best herbal medicines for treating diabetes.Studies done in the Philippines have also shown bitter melon to have a good effect on treating HIV/AIDS symptoms as well as leukemia, breast cancer, and prostate cancer. Nonetheless more research needs to be done to prove this.As you can see bitter melon has many healing properties for some very common diseases. However, it is important to note that you should stay away from bitter melon if you have glucose 6 phosphate deficiency, hypoglycemia and if you are pregnant or nursing as it causes adverse affects and possible abortive qualities in these conditions.Source: examiner.com Publication date: 6/19/2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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