Health benefits of  the Graviola fruit and is it the cancer cure?

Graviola fruit is a highly aromatic fruit that is also known as soursop or amnona muricata, guanabana, that has a white juicy flesh and is native to both tropical North, South America and many Caribbean islands.

Health Benefits of Graviola Fruit

For a while the graviola fruit was widely used and applied by the indigenous people of various populations to cure various illnesses and diseases, and when some researchers discovered it they found it has the abilities to fight cancer cells, kill viruses, bacteria and parasites, which is why this fruit has become very important.

Scientific researches of Graviola began in the 1940’s when a group of researchers discovered the amazing medicinal benefits it had. For instance through their research they discovered that the plant had antispasmodic activity, it could reduce blood pressure, it had some vasodilator properties, antibacterial properties, it could be used as an antifungal agent, the seed of the graviola could be used to kill off parasites, but it wasn’t any of these things which had the most interest for these researches but the fact that it also had some anti cancerous and anti tumor properties.

Health benefits of graviola fruit - National Cancer Institute

In 1976 a group led out by the National Cancer Institute discovered that the high activity of the graviola leaves and stem in of the graviola fruit had a powerful chemical within it called annonaceous acetogenins, which are believed to be able to slow down certain processes that take place in only cancer cells, which means unlike chemotherapy wouldn’t affect the healthy cancer cells. Graviola anonacecous acetogenins showed positive results when it came to treating colon, breast, lung, ovarian, prostate, lymphomas, cervical and even prostate cancers.

Although many researchers have already proved high effectiveness of the graviola fruit and it’s potential in being the next cancer cure, there still needs to be and in vivo studies done, meaning human clinical based trials that will allow physicians to know that this would be a safe and effective way of getting rid of cancer in their patients. Currently pharmacists are trying to synthesize the annonaceous acetogenins and create a safe drug. When will this be available?

At this point in time it is quite difficult to tell. But some patients have decided none the less that they will use the graviola extracts or supplements available until more finalized research has been done. It is important to note that because there isn’t definitive research done that in no shape or form is this replacing the current therapies that are available for the cancers. It is important that one speaks to their health care provider prior to starting any new regimen or supplements, and find out what is best for you and your body.

For those interested in the graviola supplements they are sold over the counter in health food stores, you can also find them online and even in some pharmacies, and also they are cost effective. A typical capsule ranges between 400-600 mg. Also be aware that graviola, soursop, annona muricata are all similar names they share.

Another benefit of soursop for health

Health benefits of Graviola fruit

• • Reduce the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI). High content of vitamin c in soursop increases the acidity of urine, so reducing the growth of harmful bacteria.
• • High fiber content in soursop fruit can prevent intestinal problems and overcome constipation. The fruit is also consumed as a menu fit your diet.
• • Soursop provide intake of thiamin and vitamin B in your body and convert sugar into energy.
• • Increase good cholesterol, niacin content contained in soursop can improve HDL levels.
• • If you have frequent migraines, eating soursop is very good to meet the needs of riboflavin in the body that helps prevent migraines. -> Source

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Graviola supplements: Benefits, Side effects, prevent or treat cancer

Graviola, also known as soursop, guanabana, Brazilian pow pow, is a fruit that is produced from the Graviola tree or also known as the Annona muricata tree, commonly found in the Amazonian forest.  The fruit and its leaves for a while were used in traditional medicine by these indigenous people for their tranquilizing and also sedative effects and properties.

Researchers in the past have gone to these Amazonian forests and have found that the graviola fruit could not only have sedative and tranquilizing effects but also some other benefits as well which includes the cure and treatment for multiple different cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, etc.  To read more about the research please click GRAVIOLA CANCER CURE

As of 2012, unfortunately there hasn’t been any research on the benefits graviola supplements with humans. Many companies after the research was done about the graviola fruit and it’s medicinal benefits  decided that having a graviola supplement would be beneficial to have in order to show its anti viral, anti parasitic and its anti cancer properties. Unfortunately because of it being a supplement and researchers cannot have a human based clinical trial they are unable to prove that it does in fact have these medicinal benefits side effects with human clinical trial research based reports.

Due to this fact, it would be very difficult to make any recommendations for the graviola supplement with certainty.  There are many questions that many people have that remain to be unanswered. However some of the studies being done on this are intriguing and should not be ignored but rather looked further into.

Graviola supplement, what are the benefits, side effects and how does it prevent or treat cancer?

Graviola supplement

The graviola supplement, although like previously stated we aren’t sure what role it would play in the human cancer prevention or treatment.  There are various companies that do see the 100% pure ground natural plant material, usually you can find it in 500 mg, and it’s called Annona muricata leaf and stem. In addition to that there are certain people that find the leaf and make teas with it as well. Again no valued research has been done as far as this being able to prevent cancer or treat it. So we always make sure to let patients know the importance of talking this over with your health care provider, prior to starting or taking any supplements.

Benefits of Graviola supplement

Again due to the lack of human based clinical trials there isn’t a list of the benefits of the graviola supplement that you will find as far as FDA approval is concerned. But like previously mentioned some use it for its sedative effects, anti-emetic effectives, and it’s potential anti cancer effects which has not yet been proven with the supplement.  As far as dosage is concerned it has gone with what other people have taken and have not experienced any poor side effects as far as feeling too sedated. Some people take between 500-600 mg of the graviola supplement.

Graviola side effects and concerns 

Some research has been done with the graviola fruit and it has been found that if using it for long periods at a time, for instance many years in a row than the individual may be at risk for a form of Parkinson’s disease.  Reason being is that there is an atypical Parkinsonism in Guadeloupe where this fruit is commonly found and consumed by the people.  This is not something that is known for certain but it is definitely a caution that is placed when it comes to eating the fruit or taking the graviola supplement for long periods of time without a break. What some people that have decided to take the supplement decide to do is take two days off during the week or maybe a week off in the month, in order to prevent having these symptoms.

As time goes on and hopefully more research is conducted on the graviola supplement then we will have a better idea of what the benefits, side effects, and proper dosages are. We simply hope that this supplement or if can ever become a clinical trial based drug will have all of the wonderful anti cancer prevention and treatment we hope for it to have.  Again we remind you and encourage you before starting any regimen that you are sure to check and consult with your doctor because of the graviola side effects.

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Selling. A lost art.

By Ken Ninomiya

Over the years, ekn links has sold products to major retailers, large international distributors, small mom and popshops and even individual consumers. I was raised on the traditional way of selling products using proven techniques that have been past on from successful sales pros in the past. I often think that a sale is a lost art because our society has become so dependent on the Internet aspect of the everyday sale.

It is true that the online world should not be ignored in both the marketing of a product and the sales of a product but we also need to have experienced sales pros that answer the phone (or online chat) that make that occasional human contact to close the deal. I am not talking about customer service or trouble shooting reps, although, I have occasional had the pleasure of having a customer service representative try to sell my on an upgrade or better type of service. I am discussing the old time closer. The art of sales.

I listened to many sales tapes (yes – actually cassette tapes) and witnessed over twenty professional seminars and participated in a dozen or so sales development events over the years. I have learned a lot about the art of sales over the years and I hope to help you pick up a few of the things that I have learned and now practice as owner of ekn links. I cannot teach you the vital and important one to one communication that is always necessary in sales. I cannot give you the proverbial “gift of gab” but I can help you remember some of those old time valuable sales fundamentals that have created great sales pros and generated a lot of revenue. ekn links practices these basic sales tips and we help to close the deal for many different types of products from medical products to toys. We can help you build the revenue in your business. Contact us for more help but until then take notice of these basic tips.

The Basic Steps to the Sales Call

1. Call the Prospect and set up an appointment. Remember, either you sell the customer or the customer is going to sell you on a reason why they can’t meet you. The goal is to sell the customer on getting an appointment and discuss your solution face to face.
2. Go to Prospect the day of the appointment prepared and with the correct samples, sales order sheets and company information. The Prospect wants to know how you will help them solve a problem. Visualize the sales call and have your sales presentation down. Don’t waste the Prospects time.
3. It is a good idea to develop an immediate rapport with the client with some type of icebreaker comment. Look for your opportunity to get the discussion started in a friendly manner. Make sure that you have control of the sales call but keep it friendly. Don’t forget to close. Ask for the business and handle the objections.
4. At the end of Sales call, thank the customer for their time A few days later send a thank you card or email.
5. Follow up. Most sales are lost because of poor or no follow up. There is no excuse not to follow up in our well-connected world.

Helpful Hints to Remember:

• Time is money, it is important to spend time getting to know the customer but make sure that you devote most of the time to the sales presentation, remember that the time of the client is limited, therefore get to the presentation ASAP.
• Remember to CLOSE!
• Always use creative stories to help the buyer visualize the sales and your solution.
• Never insult the customer or be too direct or bold. Be friendly – not hostile.
• Never argue with a customer or prospect, remember. The customer is always right.
• Make sure that you show the Prospect the solution to their problem immediately.
• Never “bad talk” competitors or downgrade their items.
• Always smile when with a customer. Is this hard to do?
• Remember the law of numbers. The more Prospects you see, the more you will sell.
• Nobody is born a sales person; it comes with practice, consistency and ambition.
• The more you practice, the better your sales pitch. Practice makes perfect.
• Remember that 20% of your customers will make up 80% of your revenue and business. Treat those 20% like GOLD.

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I have been in sales and marketing now for over twenty years, managing start-up new company products and existing products. All of these products have the goal of building a market and creating a brand.  Brands still have valuable meaning in today’s market place and building one requires time, people and money. All of those limited but valuable resources that every company large or small requires to be successful. There are no secrets to building market share and creating a brand that I can share with you. There is no right or wrong approach to go about the strategy of hitting your target. You know you have it right when your sales start to climb and your consumers start to buy your product time and time again. You start to build a brand when you reach this consumer more than once.

The basic strategy of building a brand requires that consumers know who you are and what you do. Every consumers has a favorite brand. I have two favorite brands that I buy under any conditions without exception. These brands have me for life. In marketing, we evaluate this concept as Customer Life Time Value (CLV). If I spend $200 a year on my two favorite brands and live another 20 years then these companies generate $4000 of revenue from me in my lifetime. This does not sound like much but if you get one million of me – that do the same thing – it adds up into a nice business. At ekn links , we help companies position their companies and products so that they can get one million of consumers like me and we help them to build a brand.

I have learned some important lessons over the years when it comes to branding and creating revenue. Although, every single product has it own positioning which is supported by any combination of resources, most products have to start by answering some of the most basic fundamental questions. I am not shocked when I am engaged by a client who has not been able to answer these basic questions. I often start my new clients off by helping me understand what their answers are to this basic set of Brand Development questions. I would like to share these basic question with you in this blog.

Use the set of question below to help your company begin to understand how to build your brand. Answering these questions below is a great place to start in understanding what your brand and product is all about.  At ekn links, we provide a complete marketing service that will help you answer these questions and prepare a detailed strategy report that will help to make your brand a success. Visit us at www.eknlinks.com. We can help.

Answer the following questions will help you create your brand strategy:

1. How do your competitors position their brand against yours?

2. What is your competitors marketing message? How is it different from yours?

3. What marketing promise does your competitor make? Do your competitors deliver on their marketing promises?

4. Is there a marketing segment that would benefit from your brand that the competitor is not already servicing?

5. Can your brand name be pronounced and remembered easily? Does it translate well into other languages? How does it sound against the competition?

6. What is my company’s overall market message? Does it make sense with the product brand message? Is your message clear and focused?

7. Do you know who your target audience is and does your message connect with them?

8. What promises does your company make during the sales process and do deliver on those promises?

9. Does your customer or clients believe you are delivering on your promises?

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