Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As one of the most aggressive human cancers, the 5-year survival rate of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is <5% (1). Recent studies suggested that bioactive compounds from mushrooms could protect against multiple myeloma, breast and skin cancer (2–5).
Poria Cocos (also known as Wolfiporia extensa) is a medicinal mushroom in the Polyporaceae family that grows in pine trees and its sclerotium is widely used in traditional Asian medicine for its sedative, diuretic, digestive and tonic effects (6–8).
Although the anticancer activity of polysaccharides extracted from P. Cocos is associated with the stimulation of immune response and these polysaccharides significantly enhance immunopotentiation (9), triterpenes isolated from P. Cocos have a direct inhibitory effect on cancer cells through a variety of mechanisms including inhibition of cell proliferation, induction of apoptosis and suppression of invasive behavior (10–16). However, the effect of triterpenes from P. Cocos against pancreatic cancer remains to be evaluated and the mechanism determined.
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oh the Tai chi and Chi Gong can be incorporated into the Taoism group if ever needed
I want to start taking Tai Chi soon. I am so tired of stagnation from sitting around during these cold months. So, I should look forward to this group in the Taoism group.
We're pretty good right now. We just got away for a few days to see Michael's family and we enjoyed that. Social isolation right into hurricane season but it could be worse! Just as things were re-opening down here it looks like they are closing once more since covid is on the rise in Florida. Stay safe Sis!
Mystic, why don't you open a new group for sigils and symbolism, since you post so much in the reiki group. Although, SunKat has a sigil group on her site ..We had a symbolism group on Rosey's site...I'll be your admin if you do...up to you.
Bright greetings Arachnifauna, I don't know that much about the Sigils so I don't want to open up a group and don't have the knowledge to share with others at this point in time but I have been researching the subject and may host the group later on. I want to check out SunKat and Roseys group on this subject.I do not want to duplicate what they already have on this subject.
Mystic Wolf
Oct 24, 2019
SunKat
Oct 24, 2019
Patricia Fross
Welcome to the Temple!
Oct 24, 2019
Mystic Wolf
I have been adding mushroom information to the site now. Come check it out
Dec 5, 2019
Mystic Wolf
Hoelen – Poria Cocos Wolfiporia extensa
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3699575/
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As one of the most aggressive human cancers, the 5-year survival rate of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is <5% (1). Recent studies suggested that bioactive compounds from mushrooms could protect against multiple myeloma, breast and skin cancer (2–5).
Poria Cocos (also known as Wolfiporia extensa) is a medicinal mushroom in the Polyporaceae family that grows in pine trees and its sclerotium is widely used in traditional Asian medicine for its sedative, diuretic, digestive and tonic effects (6–8).
Although the anticancer activity of polysaccharides extracted from P. Cocos is associated with the stimulation of immune response and these polysaccharides significantly enhance immunopotentiation (9), triterpenes isolated from P. Cocos have a direct inhibitory effect on cancer cells through a variety of mechanisms including inhibition of cell proliferation, induction of apoptosis and suppression of invasive behavior (10–16). However, the effect of triterpenes from P. Cocos against pancreatic cancer remains to be evaluated and the mechanism determined.
Dec 17, 2019
Mystic Wolf
References
Dec 17, 2019
Mystic Wolf
Dec 17, 2019
Swami. Cindy Ravenmoon PhD.
Thank you, I will come over and join your group!
Feb 5, 2020
Swami. Cindy Ravenmoon PhD.
Thank you too for the friendship!
Feb 5, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Sorry I missed you as a featured member Arachnifauna . Congratulations! I hope this Wednesday is treating you well!
Feb 5, 2020
Carmen Elsa Irarragorri Wyland
Welcome to Acts of Kindness, dear friend!
Feb 7, 2020
Helgaleena Healingline
Thanks
Feb 12, 2020
SunKat
Feb 27, 2020
Swami. Cindy Ravenmoon PhD.
Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful day!
Feb 28, 2020
Swami. Cindy Ravenmoon PhD.
Thank you! It's an honor to be featured!
Mar 3, 2020
Cris Blakk
Thank you Arachnifauna! Blessings to you.
Mar 3, 2020
Patricia Fross
Thank you, it is an honor to be featured!
Mar 3, 2020
Mystic Wolf
oh the Tai chi and Chi Gong can be incorporated into the Taoism group if ever needed
I want to start taking Tai Chi soon. I am so tired of stagnation from sitting around during these cold months. So, I should look forward to this group in the Taoism group.
Mar 8, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Thanks, Arachnifauna. Tomorrow is the full moon!!!! Time to celebrate!
Mar 8, 2020
Swami. Cindy Ravenmoon PhD.
Awe, thank you!
Mar 14, 2020
Isabel Almeida
Mar 20, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Apr 16, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Apr 16, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Apr 16, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Apr 16, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Apr 16, 2020
Mystic Wolf
May 5, 2020
kyst
Jun 3, 2020
Carmen Elsa Irarragorri Wyland
Jun 6, 2020
Carmen Elsa Irarragorri Wyland
Happy Birthday, dear friend, are you going to go on a Safari for your birthday?
Well then, enjoy it to the utmost!
And here are some tips for your Safari:
It seems is time for Uganda!
This day was my departed husband's birthday, I have thought of him all day long...
But her eyou are having your birthday the same day!
Jun 6, 2020
MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA
Excuse me for being late.
I have serious illness problems at home.
Happy Belate Birthday.
All the best and best ever.
Jun 14, 2020
SunKat
Jun 26, 2020
SunKat
We're pretty good right now. We just got away for a few days to see Michael's family and we enjoyed that. Social isolation right into hurricane season but it could be worse! Just as things were re-opening down here it looks like they are closing once more since covid is on the rise in Florida. Stay safe Sis!
Jun 26, 2020
06iiris
How are you?
Jul 2, 2020
MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA
HAVE A NICE WEEK, ARACHNIFAUNA!
Jul 13, 2020
Mystic Wolf
Sep 11, 2020
RobertO DurantE
thank you for your friendship
Oct 13, 2020
FRANCISCO MARTINEZ
Thank you! Shalom
Dec 9, 2020
Rivkah Jasnech
Thanks for the welcome. Hope you are staying safe during these uncertain times.
Feb 25, 2021
Mystic Wolf
Mystic, why don't you open a new group for sigils and symbolism, since you post so much in the reiki group. Although, SunKat has a sigil group on her site ..We had a symbolism group on Rosey's site...I'll be your admin if you do...up to you.
Bright greetings Arachnifauna, I don't know that much about the Sigils so I don't want to open up a group and don't have the knowledge to share with others at this point in time but I have been researching the subject and may host the group later on. I want to check out SunKat and Roseys group on this subject.I do not want to duplicate what they already have on this subject.
Mar 2, 2021
Mystic Wolf
What group is SunKat on so I can check her page out?
Mar 2, 2021
SunKat
Much Love Now & Always Sis!
Jun 6, 2021
Numinous
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
Question? Do you have any experience with the Thoth tarot deck?
Aug 3, 2021
Numinous
wishes! Love LOVE LOVE you're page btw
Aug 3, 2021
Atrayo
Thank you Arachnifauna for the kind wishes. May you also be safe and blessed all throughout the month.
Be well.
Sep 17, 2021
MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA
Yesterday I couldn't enter the site at any time.
I wish you a good night and a happy week.
Sep 20, 2021
MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA
Happy Halloween Weekend Arachnifauna!
Oct 29, 2021
Dancing Fingers
Feb 14, 2022
Rosey Cross
Happy Birthday!!
Love you!
Jun 6, 2022