I would like to share with you how cancer has affected my life. My mom died from cancer of the lung and liver. I have a brother who had thyroid cancer, a sister who is a breast cancer and bladder cancer survivor, and now my baby brother has cancer. My cousin died almost a year ago because she had cancer on her tongue which spread through to her lymph nodes. Even I have had a brush with this horrible disease – I had a precancerous spot on my arm, which required surgery. I was left with a horrible scar (thank you mr. plastic surgeon).
So you can see why I am now an account rep for a company that has non-toxic products. I love informing others about the dangers of their daily care products because when they “get it” they open their accounts to purchase the safer products and I know that I have done “my job” with my quest to help others know they have safer choices.
I just came across this article and wanted to share it with you because my company has a pure form of tea tree oil that comes from Australia. It is important to know your source and the strength of tea tree oil – don’t settle for anything but the best.
I don’t know if this article is true – but what if ………………….
Tea Tree Trumps Tumors
8/7/2010
Natural cancer killer
by Simon Grose
A 2004 study reported that tea tree oil causes cell death.
TRIALS of topical application of oil derived from Australia’s tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been shown to suppress cancerous tumours in mice.
As far back as 2004, a study found tea tree oil (TTO) caused apoptosis – cell death – of melanoma cells, but the research funded by Australia’s Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) and Novasel, a Brisbane-based medication marketer, is the first to trial TTO in vivo against cancer.
In the work led by Sara Greay of the University of Western Australia, strains of human mesothelioma and melanoma cells were subcutaneously implanted into mice. After tumours became established the overlying areas were shaved and preparations of TTO were applied for between four and 16 days.
Mesothelioma cells treated with TTO for up to 48 hours underwent significant necrosis and lower levels of apoptosis while the melanoma cells exhibited significant necrosis, but negligible apoptosis after a minimum exposure of 48 hours.
“The demonstration that four applications of topical TTO can inhibit tumour growth and even induce tumour regression of subcutaneous models of mesothelioma and malignant melanoma with local toxicity in the form of skin irritation completely resolving, is extremely encouraging,” the researchers say in a paper published on the RIRDC website https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/downloads/10-060.pdf.
TTO is recognised for its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory applications. While more than 100 components of TTO have been identified, the study claims that its major component, terpinen-4-ol, is the most likely cancer antagonist.
A patent application based on the findings was lodged in July last year. Novasel’s managing director Steen Jorsal says his company has committed to fund the research for a further two years.
“This work has shown that tea tree oil affects melanoma and mesothelioma but not through apoptosis and not entirely through necrosis,” Jorsal says. “It’s through a different pathway and what we are trying to do is find that pathway.”
The aim is to investigate the potential for TTO to act as a preventative agent against potentially pre-cancerous actinic or solar keratosis skin lesions.
After reading this you can understand why this is an important thing for me and I sincerely hope you do whatever is necessary to protect yourself and your family. Let me know if you have questions or if you want more info on how to switch to safer products.
What is important in your life?
Sherry
