Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Quantum Medicine and Energy Healing - Xanthone Therapy

There is an elixir of life and it is found in nature. One fruit stands out with the elixir locked in the phytonutrients found in Xanthones.  - Saquina Akanni

Everything in the universe is made of Qi/Chi (energy, information, frequency and vibration). Quantum medicine and energy healing consciousness is alive in nature and in our whole foods. Quantum Medicine and energy healing shows up in abundance in many foods and here is another whole food worthy of mentioning.

What is Xanthone Therapy? I have mentioned other super foods as Food Therapy in my other blogs and in my Fountain of Youth blog where I shared the benefits of the shitake mushroom and green leafy vegetables like bok choy. Here a special fruit deserves honorable mention in a blog of its own. It is a "superfruit" with xanthones. This fruit is Food Therapy in a fruit and Alternative Medicine with consciousness and intention locked in its xanthones, hence Xanthone Therapy. I have my own stories regarding the benefits of Xanthone Therapy and will share that the end. First, here are some facts that made this  fruit stand in it's own class of antioxidants.


What is mangosteen? In 2002 a powerhouse botanical was found to have over 40 xanthones offering therapeutic value. Xanthone can be found in trace amounts in certain vegetables and fruits, however the pericarp of the superfruit mangosteen is the premier source where these nutrients are found in concentrated amounts. 


Remember the healing power of Aloe Vera? It has one xanthone. When Aloe Vera first arrived on the health scene in the late 70's it quickly became a household name. Many companies started processing and marketing the Aloe Vera. These days you it is sold on the internet and one can walk into any health food store or pharmacy and find it. One can choose between eight or ten different brands of Aloe Vera, ranging in quality and price from $1.99 to $39.00. Of course the difference in the price is the age of the plant, the content of product (plants paricarp), the potency of its Xanthone content, which is contained in the paricarp, and how it is processed. If it is reconstructed or reconstituted it is not a food. If it is a young plant and boiled it will have no therapeutic value and will be very cheap. If the plant is at least five years old and has been cold processed you are paying for a whole food containing a xanthone that has been properly processed to render the Aloe Vera benefits of it's Xanthone Therapy.

We are all aware of the research expounding the benefits of antioxidants found in super fruits which include the mangosteen as well as others, such as; pomegranate, goji, and acai, but what makes them different? The difference is the xanthones in the paricarp - over 40 xanthones is in the mangosteen's inner rind or paricarp. Most scientific studies actually name the mangosteen pericarp as the quintessential source of xanthones, hence Xanthone Therapy.

Xanthones are a class of plant derived nutrients or “phytonutrients", which is a special class of antioxidant that has a basic molecular structure classified as a double bonded carbon. According to research, these potent antioxidants that belong to the family of "phytonutrients" have approximately 200 classifications and 40 of which are present in this one fruit called mangoesteen. There are over 40 known forms of Xanthone naturally occurring in the Pericarp of a mangosteen, the two most widely studied are Alpha Mangostin and Gamma Mangostin. They have been demonstrated in numerous scientific studies to hold tremendous nutritional theraputic value.  Found to exhibit strong antioxidant activity, Xanthones disarm free radicals. Xanthones enhance and support the body’s immune system. Although xanthones exist in small amounts throughout nature, it is found in concentrated amounts in the pericarp of the mangosteen fruit, simply known as The Queen of Fruits. 

The Queen and Mangosteen British Gourmet Pub
Now how did it get that name? There is a story which I believe to be true that Queen Victoria put a bounty on the Mangosteen, stating that anyone who could deliver fresh Mangosteen would be rewarded with 100 pounds, which was a handsome sum for that era. No one succeeded. Next, anyone delivering fresh Mangosteen would be knighted by the Queen herself. Despite the best efforts no one succeeded. Found a British Pub link that validates this story:

"The first thing that strikes you about The Queen and Mangosteen is probably its memorable name. So how did it come about? There is a legend about Queen Victoria offering a reward of 100 pounds to anyone who could deliver to her the fresh fruit. Also, did you know that the mangosteen is known as the queen of fruits?"

Why couldn't the Queen's best deliver a fresh mangosteen fruit?  It only grows in a tropical climate. "The mangosteen tree is found predominantly in Southeast Asia in countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines and of course China. The mangosteen is ultra-tropical and cannot tolerate temperatures below 40º F (4.44º C), nor above 100º F (37.78º C). It is limited in Malaya to elevations below 1,500 ft (450 m).  In Madras it grows from 250 to 5,000 ft (76-1,500 m) above sea-level; and attempts to establish it north of 200 latitude have failed. Mangosteen ordinarily requires high atmospheric humidity and an annual rainfall of 50 inches (127 cm) and no long periods of drought. In localities with 105 inches of rain and good moisture-holding soil capacity, it flourishes. Mangosteen requires deep, rich organic soil, needs good drainage and must be sheltered from strong winds and salt spray. It only recently arrived fresh in the US. “Unfortunately, mangosteen can not be dried, preserved or prickled.  You can only consume it fresh, a queen is a queen!” - Simply Malaysian


Xanthones have a skeleton structure, the double bond and side chains. Each side chain in a xanthone can address a specific area in the body much like a key fits a specific lock. Any biologist will recognize the significance of the double bonded molecule in a flash, but if you're not a biologist then allow me to explain a little further.

Because of the 43 variations of the basic xanthone double bond structure, Xanthone Therapy can deliver its therapeutic benefits effectively to over 40 theraputic treatment methods over other antioxidants. This has significant meaning. If a specific area of the body is out of balance, there are numerous side chains (over 40) in one fruit to address many different problems and offering a variety of solutions with the sheer number of xanthone variations. In other words, the variety of xanthones molecules are anywhere from 20 times to 30 times more effective than individual antioxidants and nutrients in the paricarp of the mangosteen.

To put this in the proper perspective, there are a growing number of doctors aware of the benefits of Xanthone Therapy treatment, recommending Mangosteen Food Therapy first and resorting to prescription drugs, only if a condition persists.  Xanthones are powerful detoxifying agents that work like no other. Xanthone Therapy helps the body get rid of harmful toxic waste build up, purging toxins and chemicals effectively at a faster rate compared than other more traditional detoxification methods or practices. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, safe and a self-care approach to restoring balance and harmony.

Mangosteen extract has multiple health benefits. This simple fact is both its greatest asset and its greatest liability. Unfortunately, many people will never try it because of its claims of effects across the full spectrum health concerts. They say, 'No one product can do all that!' But my patients know better... The Mangosteen Works!

- J. Frederic Templeman, MD  author of Mangosteen, The X-Factor http://bit.ly/xfactorvideo


The xanthones present in the mangosteen juice are powerhouse antioxidants which interat with every major organ system in the human body. These molecules are the latest discovered bioactive molecules in the medical arena. We use this supplement as adjunct therapy to standard allopathic medicine, and the response has veen astounding with lab results to match . An amazing discovery at a time when Western medicine is looking for answers.

- Dr. John Edwards, MD  - Oakland, CA


Xanthones are indeed rare antioxidants that are only found in few fruits like mangoesteen. It is important to note that these "phytonutrients" antioxidants can be made into supplements. It is a given that in order to be a Food Therapy, it must remain a food. It must remain in integrity as a food and the proper preparation and processing method is a major consideration. In fact, there are various Xanthone Therapy supplements sold in the market to meet the demands of people wanting to experience the benefits of this classification of antioxidants. It best if consumed in a juice - a food - over capsules. 

Here are some of the benefits of the double bond side chains contained in Mangosteen's paricarp for Xanthone Therapy:
May help the body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.
 
Wood/Liver and Gallbladder, Fire/Heart and Small Intestines, Earth/Spleen and Stomach, Metal/Lungs and Large Intestines and Water/Kidney and Urinary Bladder functions to cleanse, balance, repair, rejuvenate and regenerate:

Wood - Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Anti-pathogentic, Cataracts
Fire - Cardio and Vascular protective, Hypertension and Anxiety
Earth - Energizer, Digestion, Ulcer-protective, Periodontal Support
Metal -  Immune Support, Allergy Support, Irritable Bowel
Water - Pan Systemic, Kidney Support, Incontinence, Osteoporosis, Prostate 

Here are some tips in choosing which ones to buy. Take a look at this picture. The most important thing to consider is that it is still a food, preferably a whole food blended in a juice that includes the paricarp. Next, consider the potency, antioxidant content and structure of the paricarp, because xanthones are in the paricarp that the heart of mangoesteen Xanthone Therapy effectiveness. This is Food Therapy, make sure to put premium attention to details of the labels pertaining Facts on content and structure and Ingredients. Also, take a moment to look at the rind and paricarp. It is purple like a pomegranate not brown.  Pay attention, if the juice is still a food the juice will be purple. If the product has been "de-natured" in the processing the juice will be brownish. If the product contains the whole fruit, there will be pulp content settled in the bottom of the bottle. That is the paricarp and you will have to shake it up. Be sure and check the labels and don't be "penny wise and pound foolish" advice from the likes of a Queen. The label may state that it includes the pericarp in "Supplement Facts", however in the "Ingredients" they may used words like "reconstituted" or "restructured". Be warned, if the label says "reconstituted" or "restructured" the mangosteen juice is no longer a food - it is a chemical. Check the label for "from concentrate" which also is a restructuring process of the whole food by removing the natural juice and adding water. Do your research and education yourself. You get what you pay for so if you find "Naturally Grown Whole Mangosteen juice with paricarp" in a beautiful box or bottle for $9.95 you may have found a "Black Friday" deal, however be sure and read the label before your purchase rather than after. You may get a surprise when you open the bottle!


My #1 Food Therapy superfruit, mangosteen whole food juice for Xanthone Therapy is XangoTM. I have so many of my own Xanthone Therapy stories from drinking Xango; like repair of (MRI grade 2-3 grade level) tear of posterior tibialis tendon, pain relief and improved eyesight each year for five years, but I will tell you the details at a later time, because here are a couple of great stories submitted to me for my book:

Boston 20 Mile Walk for Hunger 2009 Marathon Story
"I have a very intense lifestyle and travel schedule. I take a number of herbal supplements to augment my diet from a lifestyle of constant travel, airports, Starbucks, great restaurants, and a lack of sleep.

Everyone in our family drinks Xango brand mangosteen juice. My sister who has Lupus told me about how her health improved by adding Xango mangosteen juice to her diet.  I started drinking Xango mangosteen juice in 2005 motivated by an injury.

I injured my knees during my last walking marathon in 2005.  I had an MRI and was diagnosed with a partial tear on my left ACL and a second stage degeneration on my right ACL.  My doctor recommended orthoscopic surgery.  I had been taking herbs and other supplements all along including MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane 1000 mg) and Glucosimine. I stopped walking and was unable to do the 2006 and 2007 Marathons. I did not want to get the surgery. I also love to play golf, but it was difficult for me to walk a 9 Hole Course not to mention 18 Holes. I was in severe pain and could no longer play an 18 Hole Course. I started investigating options to regenerate my ACL.

In June 2007, I became intentional and committed to an intense health regeneration program. I started pouring Xango. I increased my consumption of Xango mangosteen juice to 4 - 6 oz two times a day and added other joint support formulas like Shark cartilage caps (800 mg) to my regimen. Another sister would make sure I squeezed in some acupuncture when I was in town at least once a month.

In 2008, I had my knees examined again hoping to be able to do the 2009 LA Marathon.  The results of the second MRI showed significant improvement in both knees and my doctor said I did not need surgery! I could start training for the 2009 marathon.

On May 3, 2009, I did the Boston 20 Mile "Walk for Hunger”.  Other than very sore muscles and blisters, I had a very successful walk - no knee pain or resultant injury to my knees. My golf game is also back on track. I can walk and play an 18 Hole Course. When my knees start to hurt from dampness, cold or my lifestyle – I just drink 4 - 6 oz of Xango mangosteen juice. The pain is gone in no time. I have been drinking Xango mangosteen juice on a regular basis now for over four years. I do not like the way I feel without it and do not know what my life would be without it."
- Benita F, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, USA


My Morocco Xango Story
"Xango mangosteen juice is a blessed drink. It has a wonderful taste and I would like to drink it anytime. I could drink Xango like orange juice, but my mom will not let me. We get two cases a month and we have to share our Xango, because my dad, mom and my sister drink it and it has to last. I was 6 years old when I first drank Xango brand mangosteen juice. Our family drinks herbs that do not taste so good for our health. Instead of an apple a day, we drink herbs and Xango.

We went on a trip to Morocco last year to visit family. We traveled to so many cities that we were tired from riding trains. While on our trip, I ate something that made me sick. I had a food reaction and my eye and face started to swell up. It is different in Morocco than here in the United States. We could not find anything in the store for allergies. My mom was getting a little worried. We had to walk far to a clinic, only to find it closed. When we got back to the hotel I was so grateful we had Xango with us. My mom let me drink all the Xango I could get down. I drank so much Xango, and felt so much better. I love Xango so much and glad my mom packed it for our trip. I am 10 years old and will always drink Xango mangosteen juice."
- Yusuf A, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, USA

Thank you for your consideration and contribution to Xanthone Therapy:
http://kidsafe.com/545/dr-edwards-on-childrens-health-well-being/
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Love,
Saquina Akanni
The Prosperity Doctor
http://www.saquinaakanni.com
Walking around The Kebun last night brought a surprise when we found that the mangosteen tree planted so many years ago finally bore fruits. It is always so nice to see your hard work finally show results. http://thekebun.wordpress.com/category/tropical-fruits/
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