Today in continuing my series on Superfoods and Supplements I am sharing an article with you from the Institute for Natural Healing (INH) Newsleter:

http://institutefornaturalhealing.com/2013/10/its-a-weed-right-no-its-a-cancer-fighting-superfood/

It’s a Weed, Right? No, it’s a Cancer-Fighting Superfood

Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailShare on printMore Sharing Services123

You’ve probably cut it or pulled it out of your lawn a hundred times without even thinking about it. It grows like crazy. But this “weed” is actually not a weed at all. It’s a flowering plant that’s both a healthy food and a potent medicine. It’s packed full of vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, and zinc. And that’s not even the best part…

This underestimated plant is proving to be a potent cancer fighter. Not only does it kill cancer cells, it leaves healthy cells alone. That makes it a better treatment than toxic chemotherapy drugs. This super food is completely safe, boosts your immune system, and helps your body stay healthy while stopping cancer cells from taking over. So before you do your next round of weeding, you’ll want to find out about this cancer- killing flower…

We’re talking about the humble dandelion. You know…it’s the little flower that kids—and adults—love to blow on to make the seeds float around in the air. Who knew those tiny seeds could have such potent healing powers? Although Native Americans and the Chinese have used it for centuries to treat tumors, it hasn’t been scientifically researched as an anti-cancer super food until recently. And it’s a good thing modern day scientists are finally looking into it…Studies show that dandelion root extract kills the bad cells in hard-to-treat types of leukemia.1

It even kills tumor cells in certain types of chemo-resistant skin cancers.2 Scientists now know that dandelion causes apoptosis, or cell death, in cancer cells. It works by activating certain proteins needed for the cells to die. When it comes to breast and prostate cancer, dandelion stops cancer cells from growing and invading other cells.3

The nutrient makeup of this ordinary wildflower is pretty unique. It’s what makes it such a potent superfood and healing plant. Dandelions are high in vitamin C and they have the highest concentration of vitamin A, even more than carrots. They also have more cancer-fighting B, C, and D vitamins than most other veggies.4 Dandelions are high in antioxidants, which you need to eliminate damaging free radicals and prevent cancer cells from growing in the first place.

Since conventional medicine uses toxic poison to kill cancer, it’s nice to know that a simple “weed” can help you prevent and even fight this disease. Dandelion comes fresh or in liquids, teas, and supplements. It can be slightly diuretic and interact with some types of medications so check with your doctor before taking it.

As always, it’s important to eat a healthy diet full of vegetables. Adding fresh dandelion will give you potent cancer-fighting nutrients to help you stay healthy against cancer.
Like this Article? Forward this article here or Share on Facebook.

 

References:
1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22363452
2 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21234313
3 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18425335
4 http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2441/2

 

Be Blessed and stay healthy!
sharbs