Bitter melon extract could be the new chemo for fighting breast cancer

Bitter melon can fight breast cancer, and could even be as powerful as chemotherapy, a new study reports.

Its extract, which can bought as a dietary supplement in natural health stores, is a highly effective killer of breast cancer cells in laboratory tests, researchers from the Saint Louis University have discovered. Continue reading “Bitter melon extract could be the new chemo for fighting breast cancer”

On-Line Professional Foot Reflexology Practitioner program (PFR1)

On-Line Professional Foot Reflexology Practitioner program  (PFR1)

Presented by Universal College of Reflexology

Thank you for your interest in the Professional Foot Reflexology Practitioner program.  We are now ready to accept applications for our 2010 Distant Learning program.

Professional Foot Reflexology Practitioner is a comprehensive and dynamic Reflexology training course which builds on our experience of more than 20 years of teaching Reflexology both in Europe and North America.

The course curriculum meets and exceeds existing accreditation standards by a large margin.

Universal College of Reflexology recognizes the different learning styles of students and incorporates them all in our delivery of this fascinating and ground-breaking course.

  • Curriculum content – Reflexology Practical information, Session Protocols, Session Record Keeping, Practice Management,  Reflexology Theory, Professionalism, Communication Skills, Legal considerations, Anatomy & Physiology 101, Science, Health Research and cutting edge techniques are available on-line in modular format.
  • Fun interactive quizzes acknowledge the students’ progress.
  • Bonus #1 – Curriculum starts with a pre-requisite course including basic theory and practical Reflexology and colouring Reflexology chart
  • Bonus #2 – Return to Learning manual full of ways to maximize your learning experience.
  • Bonus #3 – Successful Business Secrets Course – Get Going!  Designed to help students establish themselves as serious business owners earning a healthy income.  Great tips, business strategies and skills will be taught by a business expert  with international and national first-hand knowledge of building successful business models with a modest income to businesses with $100,000s of income per annum.
  • Bonus #4 – Several regularly scheduled one-hour teleseminars via phone and computer taught directly by the teachers followed with a question and answer period.
  • practical mentoring available by our mentor faculty in Edmonton

Charter Students

Charter Students are the pioneers and visionaries who open new doorways and lead the way for others to follow.  In recognition of this, the Universal College of Reflexology is offering you a one-time discount of $330 off the regular tuition fee of $1,075.  Charter students pay only a special tuition fee of $745.

By acting now and taking advantage of this amazing opportunity as a Charter Student you will be making history and saving $330 in tuition fees.  Here’s a breakdown of the cost.

Regular Tuition Fee

$1075

Less – Charter Student Discount

$330

Special Price for Charter Students

$745

Application Fee (due with application)

$200

Balance Due (to be paid on or before April 1, 2010)

$545


Please click here for the Professional Foot Reflexology Practitioner Program Application Form fully complete and return at your earliest convenience – Application Form must be received no later than March 18th, 2010.  Scan and email, ask for FAX # or snail mail your application to

Universal College of Reflexology, PO Box 1980 Stn Main, Parksville, BC Canada, V9P 2H7

We very much look forward to you joining us for the ground breaking and life changing experience.

Lauren Slade and Jack Marriott

Universal College of Reflexology







Oats for breakfast helps prevent coronary artery disease

The best start to the day just got better. Oats for breakfast helps prevent artery disease, scientists have reported this week. The oats combat chronic inflammation, which can lead to the artery disease known as atherosclerosis, as well as many other health problems, too.

Oats contain several healthy compounds, researchers at Tufts University in Boston, Mass, have discovered, including avenanthramides, which have anti-inflammatory qualities, as well as phenolic antioxidants, which stop blood cells sticking to artery walls.

Earlier studies had discovered that oats lower blood cholesterol.

(Source: USDA/Agricultural Research Services, February 16, 2010).

Baked rhubarb crumble kills cancer, scientists discover

Scientists have discovered a surprising cancer fighter that may be as effective as powerful drugs such as chemotherapy – baked rhubarb crumble. Rhubarb that is baked for around 20 minutes develops powerful anti-cancer chemicals known as polyphenols, which stop cancer cells from growing, and even kills them off. Scientists at the Sheffield Hallam University are soon to test the crumble on a group of leukaemia patients. Continue reading “Baked rhubarb crumble kills cancer, scientists discover”