The American Cancer Society says, “Many laboratory studies in cell cultures and animals have shown green tea acts against cancer cells. Test tube studies have suggested that compounds in the tea may help stop new blood vessels from forming, thereby cutting off the supply of blood to cancer cells. It is tempting to assume that it may therefore help prevent some cancers, but studies in humans have been mixed.” Shown here, editor’s personal favorite: Fruta Bomba, a green tea that is naturally sweet; available at Teavana shops.The case of Daniel Hauser, the 13-year-old Minnesota boy facing a judge’s order to undergo conventional treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, is far more complex than media suggests. At the moment, Hauser’s whereabouts are unknown. His mother has allegedly fled with him after a judge denied Daniel and his parents’ desire to seek unconventional medical treatment. The Hausers are members of a relatively newly established group, The Nemenhah Band whose mission aims “to provide a safety net for Natural Healers by effectively bringing the Sacred back into Natural Healing.”
USA Today said, “Judge John Rodenberg, who had ruled last week that Daniel's parents were medically neglecting him, issued an arrest warrant Tuesday for Colleen Hauser and ruled her in contempt of court. Rodenberg also ordered that Daniel be placed in foster care and immediately evaluated by a cancer specialist for treatment.” Whatever the other directives, ordering Daniel into foster care would certainly not be in the boy’s best interest. Daniel needs his parents more than ever.
Most TV pundits push the angst angle. Why not treat a boy for an illness that has a high potential for being cured? But that’s reducing the information to a very troublesome level and if we think beyond Daniel’s case, there are other implications.
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Friday, May 22, 2009 at 10:03AM 
As the economy continues to twist and turn in unpredictable ways, Americans are looking for options to relieve stress and lead a more healthy and practical lifestyle. While some are exercising more, and others are dining out less, there is one beneficial item we can add to our daily routine that is simple and inexpensive. Herbal teas continue to make headlines due to ongoing studies and discussions of potential health benefits. The tiny tea leaves packed into each individual tea bag or ounce may offer health benefits that include the regulation of blood sugar, prevention of cancer, healthy digestion, weight loss, and more.