anti-something & random thots

WHO reports that cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Topping the list are lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast cancer.

cancer, death & dying - taboo words? I suppose there are so many things in the world to talk about, more interesting, funnier and happier things, so why bother with such serious topic? Master Prince is afraid of dying. So much that he really watches and ensure that he eats properly - unlike his not very good role model mummy!! hah. There was this one time he was catching up on school homework. (I would like to qualify that he brought it upon himself as he didn't want to do them in a timely manner in the first place and it all accumulated to A LOT.) Anyway, it was late and basically a stressful time and week trying to play catch-up. Out of the sudden, on one of the nights, he burst out crying that he didn't want to die. I'm not sure what is the inter-relationship between completing homework and death. But I suppose if that was my last hour, I wouldn't want to be spend it finishing my school homework either!! I'd guess he was just tired but it got me thinking why he suddenly thought of death. Perhaps doing school homework can be like dying to a young boy? Ok I'm feeling very bad and pity for him now!!


A thoughtful read about coping with death & dying here.

More hearsay on what may 'help' if you are going through cancer.
Just sharing.

1. Cactus juice

You can read more here and here


2. Vitamin B17 - found in raw apricot seeds

You can read more here, here, here

Sabah Snake Grass

This plant may not look much but it symbolises a glimmer of hope.

...a possible alternate relieve to those who are sick, especially those diagnosed with cancer.

This 'miracle plant' is growing in popularity through word-of-mouth. Its also been featured in the local Chinese newspaper. You can also read more in the links below which is in no particular order and just what I was able to find over the Internet:

here1; here2; here3; here4; here5

There are two types - the left is the Sabah Snake Grass and the right, Indian Snake Grass.
I can't tell you much about Sabah Snake Grass except what I've read and heard through word of mouth and they all seem to be consistent.

How to consume?
Recommended 'dosage' - number of leaves used for treatment for Cancer:
Stage 1 : 30 leaves everyday
Stage 2 : 50 leaves everyday
Stage 3 : 100 leaves everyday
Stage 4 : 150 – 200 leaves everyday
When the patients get better, reduce the number of leaves.

Direction for juicing:
a) Pour half cup of clean water in a blender.
b) Add 1 or 2 ice cubes to prevent heating during blending.
c) Add 1 quarter of lemon or half a lime juice (provide Vitamin C and prevent oxidization).
d) Wash the required fresh leaves and put them into the blender.
e) Peel a green apple and remove the core/seeds and cut into smaller pieces.
f) Blend and drink immediately or within 5 minutes. (consume daily)
g ) If your body is "cooling" add a few slices of ginger or drink warming herbs.

I can share some personal experience about the Indian Snake Grass (ISG) because that is what my entire family turn to as a herbal remedy especially to ward off an impending full blown severe sore throat or cough. As soon as we feel itchy at the throat, we would consume the ISG - about 3 or 4 capsules twice a day, until the throat is better. The leaves and steam are dried in the sun and then blended until fine (or in smaller pieces) before they are put into capsules for ease of consumption. The leaves must be green, do not use the one on the far right which is brownish in colour.

Even Master Prince (think he started taking ISG about age of 6 years old, as soon as he is able to swallow the capsule) takes this to avoid having to suffer through a bad cough; which usually leads to a set of three, ie. cough, fever and flu.

Bottom (lighter green) is the Sabah Snake Grass.
Top (darker green - more chlorophyll?) is the Indian Snake Grass.

After taking the above shot, I actually tasted them raw because I read that the former 'taste sweeter'. The Sabah Snake Grass is definitely 'lighter' in taste. OK truthfully, it is SO MUCH BETTER x10000000 than the Indian Snake Grass which is SO ABSOLUTELY BITTER - bleh and triple bleh *shudders, glups down two whole glass of water* ....ewwwww!!! I've always know that the ISG is bitter, the capsule helps a lot but taking it raw - wow....think I'm not going try that for a long LONG time again ever *wipes sweat*.

This is the Indian Snake Grass plant grown at the back of the house. We just started growing the Sabah Snake Grass and hence the small cutting from a friend in the first photo at the top of the post.

We hope to have a bigger patch of both types of plants soon as you never know when you, a friend, family or stranger may want it!!

Having written this post and sharing my own personal experience with ISG, note to always consult your own physician.