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Audrey · 10-18-2005, 04:43 PM

Hi! Just wanted to add that I attended a Herbs & Supplements lecture at the CURE magazine survivors' conference last weekend in San Diego and remember that the presenter (a dr. from Duke University) advised BC patients to stay away from Essiac tea, but to drink 1-3 cups of Green tea instead. Also, she said its best to get nutrients from "real food" as opposed to supplements and recommended a tablespoon of olive oil a day and lots of tomatoes and "colorful" foods such as carrots, peppers, etc... . also, GARLIC --raw is best...

10-18-2005, 04:43 PM	#5
Audrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 212	Hi! Just wanted to add that I attended a Herbs & Supplements lecture at the CURE magazine survivors' conference last weekend in San Diego and remember that the presenter (a dr. from Duke University) advised BC patients to stay away from Essiac tea, but to drink 1-3 cups of Green tea instead. Also, she said its best to get nutrients from "real food" as opposed to supplements and recommended a tablespoon of olive oil a day and lots of tomatoes and "colorful" foods such as carrots, peppers, etc... . also, GARLIC --raw is best...