Reviewer: kemorgan65, 45-54 Female (Consumer)

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In my lifetime I always catch every flu or cold that I'm exposed to. Since drinking tuna cactus leaf 'brew', none of these can get a hold on me. If I start symptoms of the sniffles, by the next day it's forgotten. Nowadays I'll set a bottle of tuna once a month and drink for about a week and that seems to keep my immune system strong for at least 2 months. Once when I had not d ... Show Full Comment

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In my lifetime I always catch every flu or cold that I'm exposed to. Since drinking tuna cactus leaf 'brew', none of these can get a hold on me. If I start symptoms of the sniffles, by the next day it's forgotten. Nowadays I'll set a bottle of tuna once a month and drink for about a week and that seems to keep my immune system strong for at least 2 months. Once when I had not drunk it for several months and started coming down with the flu, I set a bottle and started drinking several glasses the following day : it was like taking a multisymptom tablet... I could feel I still was sick but the symptoms had practically disappeared. I've also shared a bottle with a young man suffering with severe stomach ulcers. His doctor's orders were to stop each food cooked with oil, I don't remember what medication he was on or if he could afford it. A week later he called me saying that he felt so much better and was actually able to enjoy a meal again. I make tuna water drink (I don't know if it's correct to call it 'juice') by cleaning 1 or 2 leaf paddles, cutting each into strips that can fit into a wide-mouthed bottle (or jar), then slicing each strip to expose the interior flesh. I usually put the pieces in a clean plastic 2 litre bottle, fill with filtered water almost to the top, squeeze the bottle so the water level reaches the rim and screw on the cap. Turn bottle a few times to shake water, put in refrigerator for at least about 8 hours to 'set' (shake bottle a few times during the course of the day) then it's ready to drink. A glass a day is fine, even half glass once or twice a day for as long as it tastes fresh. Always top up with fresh water to minimise exposure to air, shake, and the bottle can last for up to 2 weeks. Stop using as soon as taste/smell/look changes. Tastes almost like water. Sometimes it will gel the water which can be difficult to swallow (I think it depends on age of leaf) so drinking daily and topping up will keep it from getting too thick.
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Reviewer: AMMAW, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I HAVE MS, SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS, HBP, AND ARTHRITIS. AFTER NUMEROUS PRESCRIPTIONS WITH HORRIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS I DID SOME RESEARCH ON NOPAL. ALL MY AILMENTS WERE NOTED AS BEING RELIEVED FOR THOSE USING IT.(EXCEPT THE MS) THE JOINT STIFFNESS, SPASTIC EPISODES (AND THEREFORE THE PAIN) WERE LESS INTENSE AFTER THE FIRST 2 WKS USING 2000 MG PER DAY. AFTER 4 WEEKS THE PLAQUE SKIN PATCHES BEGAN TO D ... Show Full Comment

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I HAVE MS, SEVERE PLAQUE PSORIASIS, HBP, AND ARTHRITIS. AFTER NUMEROUS PRESCRIPTIONS WITH HORRIBLE SIDE-EFFECTS I DID SOME RESEARCH ON NOPAL. ALL MY AILMENTS WERE NOTED AS BEING RELIEVED FOR THOSE USING IT.(EXCEPT THE MS) THE JOINT STIFFNESS, SPASTIC EPISODES (AND THEREFORE THE PAIN) WERE LESS INTENSE AFTER THE FIRST 2 WKS USING 2000 MG PER DAY. AFTER 4 WEEKS THE PLAQUE SKIN PATCHES BEGAN TO DISAPPEAR! I DOUBLED MY DOSE TO TWICE DAILY, I HAVE REDUCED CLONAZEPAM FROM 50 MG DAILY TO 20 MG. REDUCED LYRICA FROM 300 MG DAILY TO 100 MG PRN, WHICH IS SOME TIMESS EVERY 2-3 DAYS (AND HAS REDUCED FLUID RETENTION). I NO LONGER REQUIRE BP MEDS. THE NEUROPATHY IN LEGS AND FEET HAS IMPROVED IMMENSELY. I PAY $10 FOR 120 TABLETS. MY PHARMACY BILL HAS DROPPED FROM $400 PER MONTH TO $45! THIS "SUPPLEMENT" NEEDS TO BE RESEARCHED CLOSER HERE IN THE STATES. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
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Reviewer: JiJi, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I have an inherited virus Familial Mediterranean Fever. This under the name Nopal Cactus has helped more than anything I have had to control the inflammatory outbursts causing the body cavity to inflame and fever I suffer and stopped the kidney stone manufacturing. What a life saver since the only medication that was recommended for this disorder went from .22 a pill to $5 and must be taken twice ... Show Full Comment

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I have an inherited virus Familial Mediterranean Fever. This under the name Nopal Cactus has helped more than anything I have had to control the inflammatory outbursts causing the body cavity to inflame and fever I suffer and stopped the kidney stone manufacturing. What a life saver since the only medication that was recommended for this disorder went from .22 a pill to $5 and must be taken twice a day.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have inflamation in my feet. The pain was unbearable. My friend sent me a bottled of Nopalea (commercial Juice) It seemed to help, but was expensive and a MML propuct. I researched how to make my own juice and do so. It saves $ and I know exactly what I am ingesting. I have no side effects and after one month my pain from inflamation is decreased. I am diabetic and notice no drop in my blo ... Show Full Comment

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I have inflamation in my feet. The pain was unbearable. My friend sent me a bottled of Nopalea (commercial Juice) It seemed to help, but was expensive and a MML propuct. I researched how to make my own juice and do so. It saves $ and I know exactly what I am ingesting. I have no side effects and after one month my pain from inflamation is decreased. I am diabetic and notice no drop in my blood sugar levels to date.
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Reviewer: shaggy, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have never written a review before this. This prickly pear stuff works miracles for many of my ailments. I started taking this as a stab in the dark. I was so bloated after eating, it was painful. I tried many things but surprisingly this prickly pear took the bloat out. Not only that but I've had back pain usually at night from a car accident and also that is gone. Foggihead, gone. H ... Show Full Comment

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I have never written a review before this. This prickly pear stuff works miracles for many of my ailments. I started taking this as a stab in the dark. I was so bloated after eating, it was painful. I tried many things but surprisingly this prickly pear took the bloat out. Not only that but I've had back pain usually at night from a car accident and also that is gone. Foggihead, gone. Honestly so many other benefits, like I am moving faster and easier. I was also a bit on the sad-weepy side lately, just miserable. Nothing was getting out of this funk. I couldn't concentrate on anything, couldn't stay on task. My spirits are now lifted and I feel like dancing again for no apparent reason. I am getting things done. I don't know if all this is a coincidence since I've been taking this but it seems like a miracle to me. It really truly shocked me. I would totally do a commercial for this stuff.
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