Breast Cancer and the Fruits of Israel

Breast Cancer and the Fruits of Israel

Wheat “Wheat” חטה has the same gematria as the word טובה - “goodness, Chesed” — both equal 22. What is the spiritual connection between wheat and this disease? One of the underlying causes of breast cancer is the drive of the energy of Chesed to find an outlet. When this energy cannot find a suitable outlet, the cells may begin to degenerate spontaneously and change their nature. Perhaps this is why middle-aged women are so often considered at risk: their children have grown up and left home, while the energy of Chesed remains and continues to exert its influence. Breast milk is a symbol of a mother’s complete self-sacrifice and her unconditional desire to nurture her child. But when the desire to care for one’s offspring is not fulfilled, when drops of Chesed fall on barren ground, this may lead to serious consequences, such as breast cancer (chas v’shalom). Sprouted wheat grains and wheat bran have a preventive effect and help protect against breast cancer; wheat germ extract promotes the death of breast cancer cells. Pomegranate It is interesting to note that the inner structure of a pomegranate resembles the structure of the breasts. Israeli scientists have proven that pomegranate extracts contain powerful antioxidants that destroy most breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. According to the research of Ephraim Lansky, pomegranate seed oil may replace estrogen, which is often prescribed to women during menopause to help prevent heart disease or osteoporosis. Its components selectively destroy estrogen-dependent cancer cells. These studies show that pomegranate juice extract, the peel, and pomegranate seed oil have the ability to suppress cancer cells. Pomegranates contain large amounts of flavonoids, which effectively combat free radicals that cause the formation of cancer cells. Therefore, it is very important for those at risk to drink pomegranate juice. Dates Cancer is often called the “reverse side of the sefirah of Malkhut”, since “Malkhut” embodies the idea of order and hierarchy, whereas cancer cells multiply “anarchically,” contrary to the laws we are accustomed to. It is therefore not surprising that dates, which are associated with the sefirah of Malkhut, help prevent cancer. Dates contain selenium, which helps protect the body from developing tumors. Dates also contain glucan — a substance with a powerful antitumor effect. The fruit of the date palm is an integral part of the Bedouin diet. It has been observed that the incidence of cancer and heart disease among desert dwellers is remarkably low. In Hebrew, the word “cancer” is translated as “sartan” — a word that can be divided into two parts: “sar”, meaning “remove” or “cast away,” and “tan” (from the word “tin” — “enmity” or “hostility”). Perhaps because dates help the body cleanse itself of unnecessary toxins, the spiritual energy of these fruits helps the soul rid itself of the debris of negative emotions, anger, and hostility. (Based on the book “The Seven Fruits of Israel” by Rabbanit H. B. Siegelbaum)