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Happy Pau Hana Friday! This Garden Island Punch is made with Koloa Rum and was created by the guys at Oasis on the Beach. Click the image for the recipe. Daniel Lane photo

Akamai Juice Co.

“We all know fresh juice is good for you, but what about fresh tea?” Asks Cas Schwabe of Akamai Juice Co., who says she’s using it to help people with cancer. “Six months ago, a friend in California was riddled with cancer and given four to eight weeks to live. Knowing I could help, I invented a tea, made with soursop, noni, mamaki, tulsi basil, kefir lime and turmeric.

“Now, chef Wayne is functioning at 90 percent, back to work full time, and headed to Maui for two weeks this Saturday. YES! I’m going to Maui to feed him soursop for the first time, as he’s only tasted the leaf.

“I’m seeing very positive results for those cancer patients drinking the tea with the western medicines prescribed. However, those with the disease that avoid non-natural cures, have experienced very positive benefits too. I have been mailing the fresh, organic leaves to the Mainland for months now and am eternally grateful for the farmers, smart friends and my little juice company for exposing me to the healing powers of these miracle plants. Watch out world, here comes help in the land of natural cancer treatment!” Continue Reading →