Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Cancer Prevention

My son-in-law, C, introduced me to "To The Best of Our Knowledge", a Wisconsin Public Radio International podcast program that brings to us interviews with people from all over the world who have new and innovative approaches to various aspects of life. I was really surprised when I listened to Diana Beresford-Kroeger, who has written several books about our forests and the symbiotic relationship we have with them. One of the things I learned is when green hulled black walnuts fall from the tree to the ground in August, if they are picked up by children and played with, the chemicals from the hull are absorbed through the child's skin, those chemicals then interact with that child's internal chemistry, and results in the protection of that child from childhood leukemia for one year. Additionally, during the same period, from mid-August to the beginning of September, if a woman rubs the leaves of the black walnut tree on her inner arms, it is a preventive measure against breast cancer. I would suggest the PRI podcasts, in general, as great sources of new information, and Beresford-Kroeger's books, in specific, as wonderful guides to alternative ways of living with our environment and seeking alternative health therapies. There is wisdom, after all, in hugging a tree : )

T made me some wonderful soap from crushed black walnut shells, tea tree oil, and whatever other amazing stuff she put in to the mix. I know the soap is good for  my skin and the ingredients I absorb are not unhealthy, as she is super conscious of skin care product ingredients she buys or makes. It's pretty much my favorite soap : )



4 comments:

  1. Oh wow this is so interesting! I shall share this with some friends.

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    1. Super! The more knowledge is spread the better!

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  2. Aw! I'm so glad you like it so much! How are you doing on your supply? :) xo

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    1. That picture is of my last one. We'll talk : )

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