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  • Flower Remedies | Lymphoblaster | Brandi Chase

    Brandi Chase June 10, 2012
    Flower Remedies

    Yesterday I spent a little time researching Edward Bach and his Bach Flower Remedies. One of the CNAs (Kishore) recommended I try a few, and of course, subtle as they are I have still noticed a difference in my overall well-being. I’ve always know about Rescue Remedy, but Dr. Bach, and his approach to well-being is lovely, and subtle, and specific. Well. I can’t recommend it enough.

    Yesterday I also received the chemotherapy Vincristine. My nurse mentioned it, too, is plant derived. I thought, “Amazing!”

    Vincristine belongs to a class of chemotherapy drugs called plant alkaloids. The active agents are derived from the Periwinkle, Pacific Yew Tree, May Apple Plant, and the Asian Happy Tree. Most amazing to me is the periwinkle plant, which grows wild around most homes in Arnhem Land. I’ve often used these little flowers in my daily puja, picking five pink ones (to remember the yamas) and five white ones (to remember the niyamas). I’m grateful to have actually handled and cultivated this plant!

    For more information on Vincristine, I highly recommend Chemocare.com.

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    About the Author: Brandi Chase wrote her Lymphoblaster blog, The musings of a gal dancing with the demons of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, to chronicle her way through the disease. Nurse Talk is republishing her powerful and personal reflections that inspire and guide not only those affected by cancer, but all of us struggling to find meaning and gratitude in the lives we live. A fibercrafter and doodler, Brandi is also Executive Director at Starfall Education, a children's educational web site and publishing company. She currently resides in Utah with her husband, musician and composer Randin Graves and 2 cats, Yuri and Misha.

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    About the Author: Brandi Chase wrote her Lymphoblaster blog, the musings of a gal dancing with the demons of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, to chronicle her way through the disease.

    A fibercrafter and doodler, Brandi is also Executive Director at Starfall Education, a children's educational web site and publishing company. She currently resides in Utah with her husband, musician and composer Randin Graves and 2 cats, Yuri and Misha.

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