In April 2004, my 4 year old son, Drew, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After surgery and pathology was completed, the doctors told us the tumor was considered a very aggressive adult tumor called Glioblastoma Multiforme. It is considered the most aggressive brain tumor. We were told to enjoy the next 5 to 12 months with our son.
I am happy to report that it has been 4 ½ years since diagnosis. Drew will be 9 years old on January 19. After diagnosis, we immediately did tons of research and started him on many supplements. Boswellia was one of the first we started for its anti-inflammatory properties and apoptosis (causing cell death) in glioma cells. With surgery, radiation and a brain tumor comes lots of swelling. The doctors are very quick to prescribe steroids. For Drew, we use Boswellia in place of steroids and to maintain proper balance. In the rare occasions when steroids are required for Drew, we use Boswellia to wean him off the steroids more quickly.
I had been purchasing Boswellia through a reputable online company, until recently becoming involved with Shaklee. Upon reading over the literature on Pain Relief Complex, I realized the working ingredient was Boswellia. You see in order for Boswellia to have maximum penetration and minimal stomach upset, it is best taken with something fatty. Therefore, I was pleased to see the secondary ingredient, safflower extract. For Drew this means he does not have to worry so much with what foods he has eaten prior to taking the Pain Relief Complex.
Cost Comparison:
Previous: Boswellia
300 mg, 90 cap $25.00
Dosage: 2400mg per day @ 4 caps 2 times per day
8 caps per day or 240 caps per month
3 bottles per month @ $105.00
$900 per year, 36 bottles per year
Shaklee: Pain Relief Complex
1000mg, 120 cap $35.00
Dosage: 3000mg per day @ 3 caps per day 1 cap 3 times per day
3 caps per day or 90 caps per month
1 bottle will last 1 month and 10 days (40 days)
$315.00 per year, 9 bottles per year
A SAVINGS OF: $585.00
www.shaklee.net/goodman/20667
Written by:
Gina Goodman
Drew’s Mom
www.caringbridge.org/visit/drewb
3 comments:
Thanks for this wonderful information. There are many people that I work with who are dealing with inflammation.
Following your advice I avoided going to the Chiropractor and relieved my back pain with exercises and Pain Relief Complex.
This is very Good stuff, I will coming often.
Thank you so much for the comment you left on my blog. Our son, Andrew, has the same cancer type - GBM. It was said to be inoperable but he was close to dying when we made the trip to Shands in Gainesville. I knew he would not last long. God, with help from the surgeon, saved our son's life on 9/11. He thinks he got 80% of it. Andrew had already gotten left side weakness. He can walk using his hip muscle but not much use of left arm, none in hand and fingers. After surgery, we went home and on the way back to get port, he got sick. He is in hospital now with infection. The surgeon reopened incision and cleaned out infection including skull bone was removed. He has a titanium plate. An alternative doctor said to get the one silver filling out. Fortunately we were able to do that on the Monday before he got sick on Tuesday. We have had Andrew on suppplements, too. Ambrotose, protease, among others. With his naseau, I haven't done the supplements while in the hospital but I have them all with me. He has to have zofran to keep anything down, including meds.
I am so happy to see the pics of your son and hear of his progress.
I would love to hear anything else you can offer for us to get our son as healthy as possible.
Melanie
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