In 1922, nurse Rene Caisse first introduced essiac tea to the world. She presented it as an alternative treatment for cancer. The story goes that she had a patient who claimed essiac tea cured their ...

Essiac tea contains flavonoids and polyphenols, which have antioxidant properties. Essiac tea is used by some people as an alternative treatment for cancer. There is limited information on the ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...