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May 1st, 2025 The Benefitsof AHCC ® Introduction AHCC® is globally recognized for its extensive health benefits and antioxidant properties, with ongoing research continually uncovering additional positive effects. Featured prominently in our Essiac Gold®, AHCC® complements our original legacy Essiac formula, making this our most potent dietary supplement. Essiac Gold® notably boosts white blood cell (WBC) count, supports Natural Killer (NK) cell activity, and contains Alpha Glucans, powerful immune enhancers. In a 2019 Yale School of Medicine study, researchers investigated AHCC®'s effects on NK cells and T-cells, critical components in immune defense. Derived from mushroom mycelia—primarily Shiitake mushrooms—AHCC® provides nutrients...

April 7th, 2025 The Benefitsof Flavonoids Introduction In a recent study published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers explored the connection between the intake of flavonoids in connection with aging outcomes in older individuals as well as their effects on brain health. Flavonoids are an antioxidant compound found in various foods such as blueberries, citrus, kale, onions, dark chocolate and soybeans. Flavonoids are also commonly found in many ingredients used in supplements, such as Burdock - which is found in Essiac. The article notes that “Flavonoids represent a group of bioactive compounds in plant-based foods and have gained...

February 19th, 2025 Essiac: A Powerful Supplement with Just 4 Natural Ingredients Did you know that Essiac contains only four carefully selected ingredients?Each one is 100% natural, working together to create a potent antioxidant supplement that supports immunity and recovery at a cellular level.   Our 4 Key Ingredients: Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) Sheep Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra) Indian Rhubarb Root (Rheum palmatum) 1. Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) Burdock Root is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C, and E, along with potassium, iron, and magnesium. Its primary component, inulin, is a...

February 7th, 2025 Our New Website on Nurse Rene Caisse and her Essiac Journey We’re excited to introduce ReneCaisse.com, a new website dedicated to Rene Caisse’s journey and the legacy of Essiac. The site takes you through Rene’s early years in Bracebridge, her pursuit of a nursing degree in Connecticut, and her return to Canada, where she worked tirelessly in remote Red Cross outposts caring for lumbermen and miners. It was during this time that she met Mrs. A, a woman who had survived breast cancer thanks to a traditional Ojibwa herbal remedy. Mrs. A shared the formula’s ingredients with...