[📚Thursday Recharge] How Nutrition is Controlled by Corporate Interests ➕ Mayapple’s Amazing Anti-Cancer Properties☘️

Also inside: An Ancient Ayurvedic Adaptogen Thursday, March 16, 2023  Happy Thursday, {NAME}!  On this day in 1968, one of the most heinous war crimes in modern history occurred in the village of My Lai, Vietnam. The My Lai Massacre saw American troops from the Charlie Company brutally murder between 347 and 504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women, children, and the elderly. The soldiers claimed they were following orders to eliminate Viet Cong fighters in the area, but the majority of the victims were innocent civilians. This incident remains a stark reminder of the brutality and horrors of war and its impact on civilians caught in the crossfire.  In the aftermath of the My Lai Massacre, the true scale of the atrocity was initially concealed by the US military, with efforts made to downplay the severity of the event. However, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh exposed the massacre in November 1969, causing outrage and protests against the Vietnam War in the United States and around the world. The incident led to a significant shift in public opinion towards the war, with many questioning the justifications for US military involvement in Vietnam.  The My Lai Massacre also had a profound impact on the US military, with the incident leading to the court-martial of Lieutenant William Calley, who was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The massacre highlighted the challenges of asymmetrical warfare, where conventional military tactics may be unsuitable for fighting insurgencies or guerrilla warfare. The event also led to changes in military tactics and training, with a renewed emphasis on ethical conduct and the protection of civilians during military operations.  The truth is that our government (along with virtually every government that’s ever existed) will suppress information about its mistakes. They’ll hide conflicts of interest, arrest, slander, and murder those that expose them, and carry on as if nothing ever happened.  Our first story isn’t nearly as heinous, but it’s yet another example of national policy being shaped by corporate interests.  We’ve also got some great articles about healing with nutrition, including a great look at the adaptogenic power of ashwagandha PLUS a look at mayapples: are they poison or medicine?  Let’s dive in…   How U.S. Nutrition is Controlled by Corporate Interests  In recent years, there has been growing concern about the influence of the food and pharmaceutical industries on nutrition policy and oversight. Studies have shown that the food industry spends billions of dollars on lobbying, advertising, and political campaigns, all of which are designed to influence policy and sway public opinion. This industry has a vested interest in promoting highly processed foods, even though they are often high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats.  New research has shown that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest professional organization for nutritionists in the United States, is heavily influenced by corporate interests in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. The study, published in Public Health Nutrition, reveals that these corporations have a significant impact on the Academy’s policies and recommendations, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the U.S. nutrition industry.   The report, titled “Corporate Capture of the Nutrition Profession in the USA: The Case of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,” analyzed the Academy’s financial ties to processed food companies and pharmaceutical giants such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Abbott Nutrition. The authors of the study found that these corporate entities contribute millions of dollars to the Academy, which in turn influences its messaging, policies, and recommendations.  >> [The Problem with American Nutrition]( <<   The Amazing Anti-Cancer Properties of Mayapple  Mayapple grows all around the world, which is why it is known by many names. You may have heard people refer to it as mandrake, American mandrake, wild mandrake, ground lemon, Duck’s foot, Gwai-kou, Hog apple, Indian podophyllum, Racoonberry, and vegetable mercury.  For centuries, native cultures have been using mayapple in various forms for its healing effects. What’s more, forward-thinking researchers at Stanford University and elsewhere have discovered substances in this otherwise noxious species which contain promising anti-cancer properties.    It should be noted at this point that most of the mayapple plant is considered poisonous. This includes the roots, leaves, flowers, seeds, and fruit (for most of the year). It may seem strange to feature a poisonous plant in an article about fighting cancer, but be sure to read the full article to learn why mayapple holds a special place in both natural and conventional medicine when processed properly and taken in the right amounts.  >> [Harnessing Mayapple to Fight Cancer]( <<   Ashwagandha: An Ancient Ayurvedic Adaptogen  Ashwagandha (also known as “Indian ginseng” or “winter cherry”) is an ancient medicinal herb that’s been used for over 4,000 years and is classified as an adaptogen, meaning that it can help your body handle stress. Traditionally, this herb has been used as an aphrodisiac, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory agent, and astringent.  Ashwagandha is a highly revered herb in the Ayurvedic apothecary and is considered the “King of Ayurvedic Herbs.” Although native to India, the Middle East, and North Africa, ashwagandha plants can be cultivated in temperate climates around the world, including the USA.   Mounting evidence suggests that ashwagandha’s high concentration of “withanolides” can prevent tumor growth. In 1967, it was first demonstrated experimentally that the root extract resulted in lowered cancer incidence in vivo. Since then, research interest in ashwagandha as an anti-tumorigenic agent has grown, apparently from the increase in the number of publications citing withaferin A (one of the “withanolides” of the ashwagandha plant) as cytotoxic to cancer cells and may also inhibit angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels).  Ashwagandha has also been shown in research studies at universities in Japan to regenerate nerve cells and dendrite growth throughout the brain and body, making it an option for treating neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.  >> [The 4-1-1 on Ashwagandha]( <<   "The first wealth is health.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson  To Your Health & Liberty,  © Copyright 2022, TTAC Publishing LLC, All Rights Reserved. This email was sent to {EMAIL} by info@thetruthaboutcancer.com PO Box 530, Portland, TN 37148 [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Report Spam](