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"I pledge 10% of all sales of my products to Cancer Research "
Michael C. Petroni.
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From: MICHAEL C. PETRONI - Founder
Why have I started a nutritional company? Over nine years ago, I was diagnosed with Colon cancer. After which, I was placed on a series of treatments of chemotherapy. After losing over 80 pounds I felt the need to search for other remedies. I decided to search for alternative medicines. I tried every "witches brew" I thought would help. None did!
Many months of soul searching and hundreds of hours of research, I found myself on a plane heading for Macchu Picchu in Peru and then off to the Rainforests of Peru and Brazil. I spent four months in the rainforest in Peru and Brazil. I gained back 35 pounds. While I was in the rainforest, besides drinking Una de Gato tea (Which I drank all day, everyday) and my changes of diet and my willingness not to succumb to the Cancer; I became an other survivor of cancer with the use of alternative medicines.
After leaving the rainforest, I returned to the United States, I had an appointment with my Oncologist and had a colonoscopy, (colonoscopy is an examination testing for polyps, or obstructions or damages that may be found) three polyps were found. These 3 polyps were taken out; a biopsy was performed, and no cancer cells were found.
I was in remission!! Thank you God! I have been in remission over five years. . . Since my cancer has been in remission, I dreamt of going back to the rainforests to bring back the plants from the forests and use natural products as the foundation of my nutritional company.
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(Uncaria Tomentosa) Una de Gato or otherwise known as "Cat's Claw", is a vine found wrapped around the trees in the Rainforest of Peru. |
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Historically Una de Gato was used by natives as a tribal medicine for arthritis, gastritis, cancer and other diseases. Recent research indicates that the constituents of Cat's Claw may contain properties that aid the digestive and immune systems. An isolate of the Una de Gato plant is being used successfully in other countries such as Austria and Germany for the treatment of AIDS and Cancer. Una de Gato is thought to help those suffering from a variety of stomach and bowel disorders. These disorders include: Crohn's disease, ulcers, gastritis, parasites, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, leaky bowel syndrome and intestinal flora imbalance. Indian folklore tells that Una de Gato, also used in the form of tea, has been successful in curing tumors and other known deadly diseases. The Indians of this native land regard Uncaria Tomentosa as a sacred panacea. Spanish labels often recommend Una de Gato for the treatment of cancer, arthritis, gastritis and female hormonal imbalances. Una de Gato, which grows wild in the highlands of the Peruvian Amazon in South America, is a giant, woody vine that grows more than 100 feet tall. It is a slow growing vine taking 20 or more years to reach maturity. It is called Cat's Claw because the thorns found on the vine closely resemble the claws of a cat. The bark and roots have been used for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years by the native Ashanica Indians for treatment of a wide variety of health problems associated with the immune and digestive systems. Today, bark (which has all the medicinal properties) from the vine is typically the part used for medicinal purposes and the root is spared in order to avoid killing the plant, so protecting the Amazon Rainforest. There are many species of Uncaria. Uncaria guinanensis and tomentosa are two common ones native to the jungle regions of Peru, from the Amazonian Basin to the high jungle areas of the province of Junin. Uncaria tomentosa grows in the foothills, predominantly at altitudes of two to eight thousand feet. The following in an excerpt from a very close friend of mine, Cesar Barriga, who is a Forest Engineer and a Professor at the University Agraria La Molina in Lima, Peru.
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Maca is valued for its energizing effects and aphrodisiac qualities, the high protein content increase stamina and endurance, boosts sexual potential and enhances memory. Maca is increasing in popularity in Europe and the United States. |
Known as the Peruvian Ginseng, it demonstrates a wide variety of therapeutic qualities. This substantial herb has many medicinal and nutritional qualities. Its root contains a great deal of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, is rich in sugars, protein starches and essential minerals, especially iodine and iron. With the introduction of chemical products in the marketplace for sexual disfunction, Maca is an excellent natural alternative source for sexual enhancement and sexual disorders. Peruvian herbalists have used Maca to stimulate the immune system, correct imbalances including in menopause and menstrual disorders, anemia, tuberculosis, stomach cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, sterility, fertility, other reproductive and sexual disorders and as an alternative source for sexual enhancement. Grown only in the Peruvian Andes, Maca is a plant cultivated high in the Peruvian Andes. What is fascinating about this plant is that it grows in high altitudes 12-14 thousand feet and endures extreme weather conditions where other plants cannot survive, making Maca the highest and strongest cultivated plant in the world. In ancient times it was used as an invigorating restorative remedy to combat physical and mental exhaustion. In Inca times, it was taken by men and women as a fertility stimulant and was considered an excellent sexual tonic. The Indian people have used the plant for hundreds of years and still use Maca today as a nutritional food source. The raw material used to manufacture Maca is cultivated and harvested using traditional agricultural methods. Maca Harvesting Process:
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Maca grows in a region of intense sunlight, winds and below freezing temperatures at 13,000 feet (over 2 miles) above sea level, in the Peruvian Andes Mountains on the Junin Plateau in a place called Cerro de Pasco. Cerro de Pasco is a huge, flat area area and while it may sound like a bad place to farm, Maca has learned to flourish under these harsh growing conditions. The proper cultivation of Maca requires that it grow in soil that has a high, dense mineral content. The Peruvians have learned to maintain this important mineral content in the soil by allowing the growing fields to rest or "lay fallow" for 5-10 years between plantings. The Maca plant was domesticated about 2,000 years ago by the Inca Indians and primitive cultivars of Maca have been found in archaeological sites dating back as far as 1600 B.C. Maca As A Food To the Andean Indians, Maca is a valuable commodity. Because so little else grows in the region, Maca is often traded with communities at lower elevations for other staples like rice, corn, and beans. The dried roots can be stored for up to seven years. Native Peruvians have used Maca since before the time of the Inca's for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Maca As A Medicine Maca has been used medicinally for centuries to enhance fertility in humans and animals. Soon after the Spanish Conquest in South America, the Spanish found that their livestock were reproducing poorly in the highlands. The local Indians recommended feeding the animals Maca and the results were so remarkable that the Spanish chroniclers wrote in-depth reports about Maca . Even Colonial records of some 200 years ago indicate that payments of about 9 tons of Maca were demanded from one Andean area for this purpose. In 1961 important scientific questions about Maca were answered. Studies found that Maca contains important amounts of fatty acids including linoleic, palmitic and oleic acids. Maca is rich in sterols and has a high mineral content as well. In addition to its rich supply of essential nutrients, Maca contains alkaloids, tannins and saponins. A chemical analysis shows the presence of biologically active aromatic isothiocyanates, especially p-methoxbenzyl isothiocyanate, which have reputed aphrodisiac properties. Analysis of Maca indicates that the effects on fertility are a result of glucosinolates. Dr. Chacon, a Peruvian biologist, discovered the four alkaloids present in Maca that are responsible for Maca 's reputed positive effect on hormonal issues such as hot flashes, memory problems, fatigue, and male and female sexual dysfunction more than forty years ago. Maca as an anti-aging supplement Maca has been shown to improve the mental and physical functioning of the older adult. This action is due to the presence of large amounts of naturally occurring nutrients and the adaptogenic qualities of Maca. The hormonal action of Maca minimizes the body's reaction to stress. Stress on the body - from the air, food, relationships and other sources - is the leading cause of illness and debilitation in the world today. Stress accelerates the aging process. Maca promotes the body's ability to adapt to and handle these stresses. PROCESSING Maca In order to meet the growing world wide demand for Maca some of the traditional farming and drying methods of this important plant are being bypassed or done in ways that can alter the medicinal and nutritional properties of Maca . While it is important to consider that this severely economically depressed region of Peru benefits from the income being produced by the sale of this plant, it is also wise to question the farming and processing techniques being used by exporters and suppliers of Maca . Maca is best processed if it is sun-dried. This process takes about 4-6 months. The cooking method of drying Maca can change its therapeutic properties.
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Everybody entering my website, and enjoying a journey through the rainforest may also have an opportunity to experience the use and powers and the feeling of wellness of Una de Gato and Maca. I will also be spending much more time in the Rainforests of Brazil & Peru in search of over several thousand other plants with medicinal properties. |