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Three years on, I continue to watch my diet and level of alcohol consumption, since being overweight and too regular alcohol use are risk factors for breast cancer.

I have recently discovered Pearlcium, a Pearl Signal Protein Extract that contains highly absorbable calcium, essential trace minerals, amino acids and polysaccharides - all vital components of healthy tissues and organs.

No other mineral is capable of performing as many biological functions as is calcium. Calcium is involved in almost every biological function. This amazing mineral provides the electrical energy for the heart to beat and for all muscle movement. It is the calcium ion that is responsible for feeding every cell. It does this by latching on to seven nutrient molecules and one water molecule and pulls them through the nutrient channel. It then detaches its load and returns to repeat the process.

Another important biological job for calcium is DNA replication, which is crucial for maintaining youth and a healthy body. DNA replication is the basis for all body repair and can only occur “on a substrate of calcium”. Thus, low calcium means low body repair and premature aging. As important as all these and hundreds of other biological functions of calcium are to human health, none is more important than the job of pH control. Calcium to acid, is like water to a fire. Calcium quickly destroys oxygen robbing acid in the body fluids. Thus, the more calcium, the more oxygen, and therefore, the less cancer and other degenerative disease.

The Rene Caisse Story

A Life Devoted To Treating Cancer Patients

Rene Caisse obtained the ingredients for her famous herbal tea from a patient in 1922 whilst she worked as head nurse at the Sisters of Providence Hospital in Ontario, Canada. The patient claimed that a native Indian medicine man had told her she had breast cancer and claimed he could cure her with herbs. She had the diagnosis confirmed in Ontario where the doctors said that the cancer was so advanced they would have to perform a mastectomy immediately. Instead she took her chances with the Indian herbal healer and took his brew daily. She reported that her tumours gradually shrank then disappeared. She was cancer-free when Rene Caisse stumbled across her in the hospital nearly thirty years later.

Rene Caisse asked the woman for the formula in case she ever developed cancer herself. However it was Rene's aunt Mireza Potvin who was diagnosed with advanced cancer of the stomach in 1924 and given just 6 months to live. Rene asked for permission from her aunt's doctor, Dr R. O. Fisher, to treat her with the herbal brew. The doctor gave his consent. Rene's aunt drank the herbal brew for two months, during which time she recovered and went on to live another twenty-one years.

Dr. Fisher was so impressed that he teamed up with Rene to treat some of his other cancer patients for whom there was little hope. It wasn't long before news of the treatment spread to other doctors.

In 1926 after having monitored Rene Caisse treating cancer patients under their direction nine doctors petitioned the Canadian Federal Health Department to allow Rene to test her cancer treatment on a large scale. The doctors testified that Essiac reduced tumour size, prolonged life in hopeless cases and showed remarkably beneficial results even where everything else had been tried without effect.

The response came from Ottawa's Department of Health and Welfare; they sent two doctors to investigate armed with official papers to arrest Rene Caisse or to restrain her from practicing without a license. However one of them, a Dr. W. C. Arnold was so impressed by what he found that he urged Rene to continue her research. He arranged for Rene to conduct laboratory experiments at Christie Street Hospital Laboratories in Toronto, with Dr. Norich and Dr. Lockhead. She did so from 1928 through 1930 with excellent results, significantly extending the life of mice inoculated with Rous Sarcoma.

Rene had been doing further research with other doctors interested in her work. Rene gave up nursing to devote more time to her research and treatment of patients. Rene was determined to discover the precise combination of the herbs that would maximize their effect. Once this was discovered Rene named her brew "Essiac", simply her name spelt backwards.

Rene Caisse visited Dr. Frederick Banting at the University of Toronto, world famous for his discovery of insulin. After reading studying Rene's case notes, and examining evidence of patients treated, he said to her: "Miss Caisse, I will not say you have a cure for cancer. But you have more evidence of a beneficial treatment for cancer than anyone in the world."

Over the following years Rene Caisse treated thousands of patients in a clinic she set up with the help of the town council for Bracebridge. Shortly after the clinic was set up her mother was diagnosed with cancer of the liver, inoperable because she had also had a weak heart. A top specialist from Ontario Dr. Roscoe Graham gave her mother only days to live. Rene treated her mother with her Essiac brew and her mother began to recover after 10 days treatment. She continued on diminishing doses until she regained her full health and passed away quietly from heart disease 18 years later.

Rene was invited by Dr. John Wolfer, director of the tumour clinic at North-western University Medical School to treat thirty terminally ill cancer patients under the direction of 5 doctors in 1937. After supervising 18 months of Essiac therapy the Chicago doctors concluded that the herbal mixture prolonged life, shrank tumours and relieved pain.

Supporters of Rene Caisse submitted a bill to the Canadian parliament in 1938 to allow Rene Caisse to treat cancer patients with Essiac without the constant threat of arrest. Over 55,000 people gave their signatures to support the bill, including patients, their families and many doctors. The bill failed to pass by 3 votes after members of the medical profession assured the committee that if the bill was not passed they would then sponsor the appointment of a "Cancer Commission" to hear the case for Essiac and to give it a fair hearing. This was an unfulfilled promise.

In 1939 a Royal Cancer Commission was set up to investigate alternative cancer therapies. Many believed this was a judicial farce. 387 of Rene Caisse's patients turned up to testify. Only 49 patients were allowed to be heard. Those that were heard repeatedly told of how their doctors had given up on them only to be restored to health by Rene Caisse. In what many supporters believe to have been a disgraceful charade the commission classified cases as recovery due to orthodox techniques or simple misdiagnosis of cancer.

For example Annie Bonar testified that her uterine and bowel cancer had spread after radiotherapy. She weighed just ninety pounds and was about to have her arm amputated when she opted for Essiac therapy instead. After four months she had gained sixty pounds and was declared cancer free. The Royal Commission listed Annie Bonar's case as 'recovery due to radiation'.

Another patient Walter Hampson was restored after Essiac treatment and having refused radiotherapy. Despite only having had a tiny nodule removed for analysis the Commission classified his case as 'recovery due to surgery'.

In addition the Commission labelled many cases as 'misdiagnosis' despite having been diagnosed with cancer by two or more qualified physicians.

Using such tactics the Commission concluded that "the evidence adduced does not justify any favourable conclusions as to the merits of Essiac as a remedy for cancer ...".

In 1942, fearing imprisonment Rene Caisse closed her clinic and continued to treat patients in secrecy from her home. Documents from the Canadian Health Department indicate she was under surveillance during the 1950s.

In 1959 Rene was invited to the Brusch Medical Center in Massachusetts where she treated patients under the supervision of 18 doctors. After 3 months Dr. Charles Brusch and his research director Dr. Charles McClure concluded that Essiac had reduced pain and caused a recession in tumour growth, that patients had gained weight and shown a general improvement in health. They did not claim Essiac was a cure, but concluded it was "of benefit".

Rene finally gave her formula to the Resperin Corporation in 1977, shortly before her death in 1978. She sold the rights for $1 as the company promised to do clinical trials to prove that Essiac could cure cancer. In 1982 the Canadian government found that clinical evidence did not support claims that Essiac was an effective cancer treatment. However Essiac could be obtained by physician request under Canadian Emergency Drug Release Program.

Disappointed with Resperin Rene Caisse gave her formula to at least 2 trusted friends and the four herbs in the recipe are well known as:

• Rumex Acetosella (Sheep Sorrel)

• Arctium Lappa Root (Burdock)

• Ulmus Fulva Bark (Slippery Elm Bark)

• Rheum Pamatum Root (Turkey Red Rhubarb)

Rene Caisse added a fifth herb, Red Clover, when it was in season. For completeness we have added Red Clover, a plant with many healing properties. As well as being used for cancer patients, Red Clover is renowned for promoting a more positive outlook and increasing energy levels.

Helpful supplements

When I was undergoing treatment for breast cancer (the full monty - mastectomy, lengthy chemotherapy, radiotherapy and reconstruction) I researched changes that I could make to my lifestyle and diet that would help to strengthen my immune system and enhance my chances of overcoming cancer and making a full recovery.

After making the mistake of eating a creamy pasta lunch and feeling really sickly following my very first chemotherapy session, I did a complete detox, and then continued by eating only light salads and fruit on the days that I received my dose of chemotherapy. I never felt sick at all on this regime.

I also drank lots of water (at least 4 liters per day) during chemotherapy, as recomended by oncologists, to flush through the potent chemo drugs.

I discovered that cancer cells thrive in cells that have a reduced oxygen supply. So I did research into deep breathing techniques and began practicing them as I wanted to be sure to oxygenate my body as much as possible. These had the added benefit of helping me to relax and feel calmer, despite everything that I was going through.

I started eating a healthier diet, and stopped drinking alcohol during my treatment. As well as feeling healthier and more positive about my body and its capacity to heal, the bonus was that I lost weight. This did not please my Oncologist, though, as she had to recalculate my dosage of chemo drugs!

My research led to the discovery of Essiac Tincture based on the remedy devised by Rene Caisse who devoted her life to treating cancer patients with her Essiac formulation. She opened many cancer clinics and gained the support of many doctors that came to see and help in her work.

I felt much more positive during my treatment knowing that I was doing everything possible, and taking a holistic approach to my own healing. I was boosting my body's ability to heal itself, rather than merely hoping that having my body hacked into, being overdosed with toxic drugs and zapped with dangerous rays was going cure me!

Four years on I am healthier than I was before. Thanks to continuing with eating lots of salads, vegetables, fruit and pulses, not too many carbs and a small amount of meat and fish, I am at a weight that I am happy with and fit enough to enjoy scuba diving on a daily basis throughout the summer. I do take some routine health supplements like CoQ10, Krill oil, and Vitamin C, from Treasure Your Health, and most importantly Pearlcium - a wonderful discovery by a Chinese nutritionist.

Back in spring 2010, following a fairly sedentary winter, my ankles and hips had started causing me pain when walking wearing the heavy scuba gear. My joints felt as if they needed lubricating, the bones seemed as if they were crunching together under the 20 kilos of equipment.

I searched online for a solution and discovered Pearlcium. How amazing! After 3 weeks the pain had totally disappeared! I also lost the tingling that I used to get in my hands at night and stiffness that I experienced after sitting for hours at the computer. Pearlcium also has a host of other health and beauty benefits as well as helping with stress. So it proved to be a very lucky find.

The following winter, when I was having my seasonal break from diving, I decided to cut my dosage of Pearlcium from the recommended 2 tablets twice per day to 1 twice per day. Within a week I was re-experiencing the stiffness in my ankles after sitting for long spells at the computer and the tingling at night returned. So I went back to my normal dose and the problems disappeared very quickly.

When I began diving again this spring (2011) I wondered whether I would have any problems with being a little out of condition. This year everything was marvellous - no pain whatsoever, and I felt fitter than I had or years!!!