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Essiac tea and experiences

momanderson920
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I would be interested to hear from others who have used it and stayed in remission or not. Also how they prepared it, side effects bad and good, and problems, etc. I have finally started using it and it is nasty nasty stuff. I just pray it doesn't do anything to me since it is an herb, not an FDA regulated drug. I did get it from the reputable Canada International who has the license from Rene Caisson people. If anyone has had cancer remission continue, or cancer disappear without treatment, anything like that, I am most interested, but also the opposite.

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ohelin

any more feedback.
my mum tried a month ago, she said her poo became darker, anyone has the smae experice?

PLE

It would be difficult to ever know if the tea helped from having no recurrences or if it is "just the way it is". The only way to see if it really works is to have no chemo for tumors, drink the tea, and if tumors disappear then...success.

acosta1027

I am so confused! It seems for every good thing you hear about a product, there are negative things, too. I am currently receiving treatment for my 1st recurrence and it's been rough (rougher than I remember the first time being) and I'm already scared of another recurrence! I've tried Goji juice and I felt it helped with chemo side effects my first go around but then heard negative comments that left me feeling "duped". My doctors aren't strong believers in supplements at all so I guess that's part of the reason I'm so torn about whether to try any or not. Like if having cancer wasn't hard enough, all these decisions!

JoAnne

momanderson920

Thanks, Mom82, for asking them. I will remember the straining when I make this next batch. I have one box left and plan to try it again. Thanks again.

Mom82

Hi momanderson,
I e-mailed that website and got this reply:
<<There should be no issues taking essiac with kidney problems. As a precaution, you should strain the herb residue from the tea before use.>>

Hope this helps!

momanderson920

Mom82, no apology needed...if got a penny for everytime I typed the wrong word, I would be rich. I knew what you meant. I am going to try it again and keep an eye on my kidney values.

Mom82

Is there a way to edit one's post? I misspoke in the post to momanderson, I meant re-occurence of course, not remission. I would be delighted to hear about a remission of course.
Sorry about that!

Mom82

Hi momanderson,
I am sorry to read about your remission! It must be scary indeed.
About Essiac tea, why don't you e-mail them and ask them about your specific situation?
info@essiac-herbal.com.
That's what I would do.
Good luck!

momanderson920

Browneyes, is your naturopath an MD? If so, could you ask him what effect it has on the kidneys and liver. I want to take it but do have mild kidney damage and don't know if it is harmful to the kidneys or liver. I read good things about it at keeping women in remission.

Brown_Eyes

A naturopathic dr is recommending Essiac to me, do any of you have any follow up info to share about your experiences with it? I don't know which reports/info to believe.... Thanks :)

momanderson920

Kellyr1, I do the same except I have only tried the tea so far. But I too have had no side effects and actually it gives me a very calming feeling in my stomach and a sense of satisfaction like after a good meal.

Kellyr1

I have not noticed any side affects for myself associated with the E-tea capsules. I take 2 in the morning when I first get up and do not eat or drink anything for an hour afterwards. The other 2 I take at night right before I go to bed, so it is usually 2 hours or more after I ate my last meal. I do not know if this makes a difference or not.

momanderson920

the taste doesn't bother me either and it has not bothered my stomach at all. so far so good.

youngmom

I have had no side effects whatsoever - well maybe it contributes to me moving my bowels a little more quickly in the morning, but to me that it isn't a bad thing. I feel good drinking it and I like the woodsy taste.

momanderson920

songbird, I bought the tea and held off months since I had read some of the same stuff. But I kept seeing girls on the site swear by it and have no symptoms plus my oncologist said "off the record" her patients drinking it seemed to be staying in remission. With this latest scare of pain, I broke down and decided to get up the guts to try it. I followed the directions and drank only an ounce to start and then did 2 ounces and now have worked up to 4 oz. I have had absolutely NO side effects...no nauseau, bowel changes, nothing. Actually I get a very satisfied calm feeling in my stomach after I drink it. Now it does taste and smell weird but not so bad you can't get past it. I am so terrified of this cancer I figured why not. Don't make your decision based on me alone. Everyone must make their own decisions...there are things others are doing I decided not to try, but this one I am going to give a shot.

songbird78

I have one question, only cause im curious, do any of you who drinking this tea or taking it in caplet form have ANY side effects? anything. Or is it smooth sailing. Why I asking is because so many of you drink it , but arent reporting any side effects its supposted to cause, Im just wondering thats all. I read it causes
nausea and vomiting
increased bowel movements
swollen glands
flu-like symptoms, and slight headaches to name a few.
If you are getting some of these symptoms do you think its realated to the tea? or do do you think its a fluke and something else?
Im not saying not to drink it , its just a question.

momanderson920

I drink the ginger tea occasionally too. None of the stuff tastes too great. I also drink green tea...not much better.

Lemona

I haven't started it yet and had decided against it because of the Dr. Weil and NIH articles. However I agree with you that as long as it doesn't hurt, why not. It can't be worse tasting than ginger tea!! I will give it a try. Good luck.

momanderson920

I figure what can it hurt to take it. And some people do seem to be staying in remission.

Kellyr1

I am using E-Tea but taking it in a capsule form two times a day. It is from Nautres Sunshine. This can also be made into the tea by breaking the capsule apart. I am not a tea drinker so this is my alternative method. http://www.naturessunshine.com. Best wishes and good luck.

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