http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/lupus12.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/lupus12.rss The Earth Clinic collection of remedies and treatments for Lupus (SLE - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). Sun, 12 Feb 12 22:32:49 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=RN_63812 /CURES/lupus12.rss1 Fri, 23 Sep 11 09:54:01 -0500 Belinda from Houston, Texas writes: "Hi, my name is Belinda and I've been diagnosed with Lupus SLE. I'm new to this site and have enjoyed reading all that I see. I am currently experiencing pitting edema in my feet, ankles and legs (seems like it's trying to go into my thighs). The edema started about a little over a month ago and don't know what caused it. I'm thinking that it may have to do with my kidneys not functioning properly. I was put on Lasix but it didn't work for me so I just started taking Demadex (diuretic) 20mg 2x daily as needed. I also take Prednisone 30 mg and Folice acid for the lupus. I recently had some blood work done and the results show that my blood is very low but I have had problems being low blood for years. My white blood cell count is 10 (4.0-10.5), Red Blood Cell count is 3.17 (3.80-5.10), Hemoglobin is 9 (11.5-15.0), Hematocrit is 28 (34.0-44.0), Albumin-Serum 2.3 (3.5-5.5), Platelets 295 (140-415), Lymphs 4 (14-46) and Lymphs-Absolute 0. 4 (0.7-4.5), Monocytes 3 (4-13) and Monocytes-Absolute 0.3 (0.1-1.0). The results also showed that my Potassium Serum is high 5.7 (3.5-5.2), Carbon Dioxide-Total is 18 (20-32), Calcium-Serum 7.8 (8.7-10.2), Sodium-Serum 137 (135-145), BUN is 35 (6-24), Creatinine-Serum 1.26 (0.57-1.00), BUN/Creatinine Ratio is 28 (9-23), EGFR IS 60 (>59). My doctor told me to start taking 1/2 tsp baking soda daily for the high potassium and iron tablets 2x daily for the low blood. I think she also wants me to do infusions. I've been reading different postings here on the site and it's been very knowledgeable to me. What remedy would you suggest to treat or improve my numbers? I don't like taking medication do to the damage it can cause and do... I'm trying to go holistic and use what God gave us for health and healing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=LN_62435 /CURES/lupus12.rss2 Thu, 01 Sep 11 22:10:33 -0500 Jeremy from Maavern, Ohio writes: "I was diagnosed in 2007 with severe Lupus Nephritis which was causing renal failure. I was put on cytoxin treatment and everthing was going great until my recent flare here in march. I'm back on prednizone which helps but my kidney function is starting to go again. Any advice would help greatly. I'm kind of afraid of taking too many things different because I have so many filter in my kidneys completely scarred over. Please post some thought on this subject. Or someone who has this type of Lupus. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=RN_60334 /CURES/lupus12.rss3 Sun, 31 Jul 11 10:25:54 -0500 Divya from Bangalore, India writes: "hi m 24 yrs old nd suffering from lupus for past 5 yrs.. My lymphocytes r really low and would like to know how to increase it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=TEDS_58939 /CURES/lupus12.rss4 Tue, 05 Jul 11 09:07:51 -0500 [YEA] Wormgirl1 from Lowell, Ma Usa writes: "I read this post with interest and noticed that although it has received a lot of positive comments, only one person has given a "case report" of efficacy. That's too bad. I wish people would follow through and post their follow-up. Ted, I also notice you commented on a low incidence of lupus in your native Thailand. I believe this might be because people in S.E. Asia are colonized with helminthic parasites, which are showing a lot of promise as therapies for several autoimmune problems in the developed world, including asthma, allergies, MS, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Parasites get a bad rap, but they may "train" the immune system not to overreact to harmless substances. Antibiotics kill off "good" bacteria, but we also lack parasites, which in low numbers may have a role in keeping us well. I think you are dead on in altering pH as a method of degrading gut biofilms, which I believe create conditons for autoimmunity, but healthy gut flora are also important. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=GF_56724 /CURES/lupus12.rss5 Mon, 23 May 11 15:26:10 -0500 Linda from Albuquerque, Nm writes: "I have lupus taking prednisone and hydyoxychloroquine and tyroy and more I think I need blood work for zinc I take poligrip have being for 9 years I had lupus for 14 years was doing good till I got with the poligrip 9 years ago. linda " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=RN_56503 /CURES/lupus12.rss6 Wed, 18 May 11 23:41:52 -0500 Lola from Rockwall, Texas writes: "hello! I have lupus or lupus nephritis because my kidneys are affected due to the meds, I really need help! I been taking lots of supplements but my ANA, c3, c4 keep rising, can you please help me! I've been doing apple cider, borax, and baking soda, but I do not see that is helping, can you tell me if am doing something wrong, am also taking supplements, d3, b12, vE, cal, mag, eissiac, sam e, pills for my kidneys, cranberry pills, just to name a few. Please anyone I need help, my ANA is 90, c3=75, c4=11. Thanks! God bless. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=MMS_51364 /CURES/lupus12.rss7 Thu, 20 Jan 11 16:40:06 -0600 Bobbie from Jamestown, Pa writes: "Ted, I recently read an post on here answering a question about Miracle Mineral Supplement, & as I have thought of trying it to help get rid of my candida, I read it. I noticed you mentioned it has been used to treat malaria, as my Plaquenils also are. I have been on Plaquenil for a few years to treat the lupus I have. Is there a danger if I take the MMS while I am on Plaquenil? I am trying to remedy my Lupus by being on a candida diet, (since I have found this site) & I am doing the Borax thing along with the baking soda also. I have bought some probiotics, liquid, from the health food store, but noticed there is sugar in it, I am holding off on taking it. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=GF_47893 /CURES/lupus12.rss8 Mon, 25 Oct 10 21:55:02 -0500 Debbie from Jax, Florida writes: "Hello, I recently found out I have Lupus. I am being treated by an Integrative Medicine Dr. His goal is to boost my immune system & make sure my liver is detoxing properly. I have recently started having pain in my thumb joints. I am also seeing an acupunturist. I'm wondering if anyone else that has Lupus has had success in keeping it from progressing ? I have heard that an Herbalist could also help. I'm 54 yrs old & fairly active, my goal is to maintain my current lifestyle. I prefer to avoid the pharmaceuticals. I'm open to any ideas or suggestions. Thanks, Deb" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=DETOXING_47197 /CURES/lupus12.rss9 Fri, 08 Oct 10 16:31:07 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Ibu_works from Canberra, A.c.t. writes: "G'day! I have in past week been slowly detoxing using baking soda, chlorella, magnesium and tissue salts as well as apple cider vinegar. I am blown away by increased energy and a new found optimism, which has made dull headaches and twinges of joint pain easy to bear. Have ordered food grade h202 to begin serious work. Please, any advice or extra feedback would be great__thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=FAITH-BASED_38188 /CURES/lupus12.rss10 Sat, 30 Jan 10 18:55:17 -0600 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Colleen from Williamsburg, Va writes: "My husband was diagnosed with lupus. He is 62, white male and has fought lupus for 6 years. Please, I beg you, bear with me when I tell you our story. We were on a healing team in church at the time. This is what we experienced. Lupus is a destructive spirit. It takes the form of a wolf. Usually during prayer it will come out. During these times my husband has no pain anywhere and feels light. He has seen it on a few occasions and once when I was praying for him it growled at me. Once when I was reading scripture aloud it left him for about 6 hours. If you want to understand more of this please read a book called Deliverance From Evil Spirits by Francis McNutt. Although we have been successful in getting it our we have not been successful in keeping it out. We have had success in stopping damage to the body. He suffers only from a burning face and has no joint pain and all blood work is normal. Several people have had complete cures from Christian healing ministries. Here is my suggestion. Play CD's that read scripture aloud. Go to a Jesus based healing service and be prayed for. Lay your hands on yourself, say the Lord's prayer and ask for healing. Playing praise music may help too. I know to many of you this will seem like quackery but we have lived with this and seen alot. We also believe and use naturopathic medicine so I think this site is great. Because of the pain of this disease I know many readers would be open to trying this and since in some cases it will go away for good, I had to share. God bless all of you. Colleen " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=CO_34127 /CURES/lupus12.rss11 Tue, 27 Oct 09 23:26:22 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Bibi from Nashville, Tn Usa writes: "I read Ted's posting dated 04/02/2007 under "Lupus" as an ailment. At the end of his posting, he stated that lupus was still rare where he lives (Thailand). My understanding is, there is a large consumption of coconut products in Thailand. I have been using coconut oil (daily), and occasionally consuming coconut milk, coconut juice and other coconut products. As coconut is reportedly antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and antimicrobial, I am wondering if this is a potential cure for lupus. I was diagnosed in March of 2008 as having lupus (SLE). I took myself off the toxic meds I had been put on in Sept of 2008. Since taking coconut oil and other coconut products, my swelling has subsided and I am doing much better. Of course, it may be just a remission, but I truly believe in the power of coconut. That's my two cents..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=TEDS_31019 /CURES/lupus12.rss12 Mon, 17 Aug 09 09:32:37 -0500 Crystalbailey076 from Salyersville, Kentucky writes: "I have systemic lupus and I have being using the borax and baking soda. I have read conflicting info on the amount of mixture to use. Some state 1 liter divided into 5 equal doses (one dose per day for 5 days), but then others state 1 liter of mixture per day for five days, which would be 5 liters in five days. So which should I be doing? and I would also like to add the sea salt and the acv but can I add it with the borax and baking soda?? Please respond because I really need some relief. One liter a day is alot different that 1/5 of a liter per day and I would not be getting the maximum results. thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=BAKINGSODA_29578 /CURES/lupus12.rss13 Tue, 14 Jul 09 01:48:50 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Michelle from Ojai, CA writes: "I have been taking 1/2 tsp baking soda in an 8 ounce glass of water on an empty stomach as part of Ted's Remedies for Lupus. My question is: How long after drinking the mixture may I eat? PS: So far the remedy I found here has HELPED my LUPUS symptoms tremendously! Still on the mend, but after one full week, I have more energy during the day. I am hopeful that the other symptoms will abate as well. Thanks to Ted & everyone who wrote in with their feedback... very helpful." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=TEDS_29105 /CURES/lupus12.rss14 Wed, 01 Jul 09 12:00:25 -0500 Tammy from Caroga Lake, New York writes: "Hello Ted! Thanks so much for your feedback on this site. I have been doing the Lupus treatments with borax/hydrogen peroxide/baking soda, etc. I just wanted to know with the Vitamin D3, Do you take it WITHOUT calcium? Or do you take it with it? I started taking the Vitamin D3, and noticed that some bottles contain calcium and some do not. But I noticed by reading comments about other supplements, that you say not to get it with calcium. I just want to make sure I am doing it right. Thanks so much again for all of your insight." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=TEDS_26605 /CURES/lupus12.rss15 Wed, 13 May 09 00:00:00 -0500 Tammy from Hemlock, Michigan writes: "I was wondering where to start, For 10 yrs i was told i had luekemia, then almost 2 yrs ago i had a mini stroke went to mayo clinic and was told never had luekmeia that i had lupus. I to also feel like I am loaded down with prescription drugs. I also take a blood thinner now too. I had no idea there were stages for lupus.What home remedys do u recomend and do i stop taking my regular medicines? I take a heart medicine also because the lupus has attacked a valve in my heart. Any information would be great Thank you" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=MSM_26217 /CURES/lupus12.rss16 Mon, 04 May 09 00:00:00 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Ingrid from Lawndale, California, USA writes: "I suffer SLE & DLE Fibromyalgia and have a congested heart (regurgitating valves) for 6 years I am also Hispanic, NOT from Mexico, in my family there is no history what so ever of any immune diseases, the food we ate as children and the nutritional value was very high and healthy. I have taken all medicine there is or will be out to treat the decease, compounds, combined, cocktails nothing worked, I felt like a guinea pig, was 111 Lbs.when I started taking the meds, gained 70 Lbs. in less than 3 months with the steroids, which put more than I could handle anl along with the pain, was horrible. I was told about Organic Sulfer (Pure MSM) not combined with anything else in pill form but I had to take to many it was 45 pills a day, and still did not have relief, then someone else told me to take it in powder form, to take it untill the pain was gone, to start with one teaspoon, and increase the dosage untill my stomack felt warm and I felt as if I was going to get the runs, but not quite get them. So I did, got the powder form MSM (organic sulfer) not to be confused with "Sulfa" very diferent one from the other; I take 3 tablespoons in 2 ounces of warm water (to disolve faster) it's bitter, and I mean it, but when you have experienced the type of pain associated with Lupus you are willing to take almost anything, then I chase it with fresh squeezed orange juice vitamin "C" helps your body absorb it better and helps get read of the bitterness in your mouth after ingestion; my goodness that was the PANACEA of all inflamation in and out of my body. Doctors do not recomend it and will sometimes tell you that it does not work because they make no profit from it. Simple fact. This powder is totaly organic, no additives, no drugs of any kind I am not adverticing MSM, I don't sell it, I am just passing the information along; I doi the same way it was passed on to me, I can only tell you what it has done for me and the people I have shared it with. I even tell them not to buy it, I give them the powder to try, if they see the effect they need, then they can buy it, it's not expensive (compared to the meds Dr.s prescribe) I can move again, I am not cured, this powder makes my life livable and bearable, not simptom free, or decease free, but it allows me to leave and enjoy a bit of a better quality of life." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=_25092 /CURES/lupus12.rss17 Fri, 10 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 Ineke Leer from Walker, MN writes: "Hi: My name is Ineke, I found out I had Lupus 4 weeks ago. I am on predisone and hydroxychoroquine. What a combo.....The predisone only works if taken in doses of 30 mg a day or higher. Its not the drug for me to be on. Can't sleep through the night and it makes me very edgy. Anyway I started taking Olive Leaf extract 2 capsules twice daily, msm 2000 mg twice daily, probiotic enzyme two tablets a day, purce bovine colostrum from first milking, and I had adjusted my diet, I do notice that sugar.....bad......refined carbs, bad.....so far it hasn't made a difference, buts its only been 5 days since I started the natural supplements,, but, I am hopeful for results. Any advise is welcomed. Ineke" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=SUPPLEMENTS_25093 /CURES/lupus12.rss18 Fri, 10 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 Ineke Leer from Walker, MN writes: "Hi: My name is Ineke, I found out I had Lupus 4 weeks ago. I am on predisone and hydroxychoroquine. What a combo.....The predisone only works if taken in doses of 30 mg a day or higher. Its not the drug for me to be on. Can't sleep through the night and it makes me very edgy. Anyway I started taking Olive Leaf extract 2 capsules twice daily, msm 2000 mg twice daily, probiotic enzyme two tablets a day, purce bovine colostrum from first milking, and I had adjusted my diet, I do notice that sugar.....bad......refined carbs, bad.....so far it hasn't made a difference, buts its only been 5 days since I started the natural supplements,, but, I am hopeful for results. Any advise is welcomed. Ineke" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=JAC_23339 /CURES/lupus12.rss19 Sun, 01 Mar 09 00:00:00 -0600 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Jacquelyn from Ocala, Florida writes: "Just in response to Ted's info on Lupus (Ted if you're reading this I hope you'll add any new info you have) I am in serious stages of Systemic Lupus (most all organs involved) along with Gulf War Illness. I work hard to use as many natural things as I can to help my condition and have used some of Ted's suggestions. Here's my two-cents worth: (1)-in reference to SUGARS-definitely stay away from as much as possible. People with Lupus are very Sugar sensitive and I think it damages Lupus sufferers greatly. GO ORGANIC WITH AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IN ALL AREAS of your food because chemicals, hormones, pesticides...are deadly for us. With SUGARs-go with "BROWN RICE SYRUP or XYLITOL or fructose or glycerin" in SMALL, tiny amounts only once a day or less...but NOT WHITE SUGAR or sadly even honey and all natural jams and syrups cause great problems too. NO CHEMICAL SWEETNERS either (2)-GRAINS--GO ORGANIC and yes stay away from the high GLUTEN grains. I do best with MILLET which is a protein and not a grain. STAY AWAY FROM YEAST AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE---go with yeast free breads (try Millet Zuchini Bread from the Deland Bakery in Deland Florida--they ship to alot of Health Food stores--most of their breads are yeast free and Millet. (3) THYROID--I found with myself and others that Lupus sufferers have very inflammed Thyroids and terribly malfunctioning ADRENAL glands. For my Thyroid I take Armour Thyroid a natural Thyroid gland extract (presciption) and IODINE drops--I take about 7 drops of Iodine a day in a glass of water. For my Adrenal glands I have yet to find anything that helps except SALT--use SEA SALT WHEN YOU FEEL WEAK---also LOTS OF SLEEP and NO STRESS...that is the only thing that helps so far...I hope for a better answer but NO STEROIDS especially if you are in more advanced stages like myself and have bone and muscle wasting from the Raynauds--dont take steroids it will worsen. I do take 7-Keto DHEA but it only helps a little. Many Lupus sufferers have been through alot of abuse--like family or spousal abuse---GET AWAY FROM IT ALL if you have to. If the people around you dont understand and help you to lead a stress-free life, you have to get away from them to save your life (Sad to say but so true and necessary--find supportive friends or counselors that will let you talk--People with Lupus tend to be the ones to help everyone else and hold their problems inside. You cant live that way and value your life enough to find good, stable-minded friends) (4)In reference to ORGANIC FOODS--I find concerning DAIRY and MEATS that if I go ORGANIC it solves the problem. Regular foods are so high in pesticides and hormones and chemicals--that is what is causing the problem NOT THE FOOD ITSELF. I eat ORGANIC DAIRY like organic milk, cheese, goat cheese, plain yogurt and butter. The PROTEINS AND CALCIUM are CRUCIAL for helping Lupus. YOU NEED PROTEIN AND CALCIUM. Same with your MEATS--go ORGANIC--you NEED THE PROTEIN and healthy FATS--they are all CRUCIAL. I know Organic is more expensive but the prices are getting better all the time...your body is worth it. At many Health Food Markets they have many items you can buy in BULK and the SAVINGS there will offset the higher costs of dairy, meats and produce (fruits and veg). BUT I do recommend LESSENING the GRAINS--I stay mostly with Millet and a little Brown Rice and Spelt is OK--you just have to try them and see what works best for you...but go with no/low gluten and yeast free and organic if possible. (5) I've tried balancing my PH like Ted recommends and it is hard to stay with that to get results but I do think it is important I just havent figured out the best way to stay with it (6) And YES--go through a TOXIC METAL cleanse--I've tried many including I.V. EDTA and it only helped a little. I'm presently doing "METAL SHIELD" sold by SWANSON vitamins and am hopeing for good results there but dont know yet. (7) Find a doctor or naturopath that can work with BALANCING YOUR HORMONE LEVELS and can get a Hair Follicle test done to see embalances---then look for natural ways to balance (8) My only other suggestion is to GO THROUGH LIFE VERY SLOWLY !! DONT RUSH AT ANYTHING YOU DO and if others dont understand it, they will have to learn to. The Immune System revs up with fast movement and your Immune System is already attacking you own body--FAST MOVEMENT like working, walking, speaking, and exercising fast make you worse and it attacks the body worse and raises your fever. Yes have some movement through out your day but go through it slowly like kind of slow motion...even allow yourself to THINK slowly. People with Lupus have probably gone through life at a very FAST PACE and always used to accomplishing ALOT in life...your body is worn out--let it rest and move slowly --YOU MUST GET RECUPERATIVE SLEEP AND REST>. (9) TMJ and neck and back problems can be an issue. If you have a TMJ problem-find a dentist to make you what is called an "ANTERIOR ORTHOTIC SPLINT" where at night when you sleep, you only touch the anterior teeth to balance your jaw like a FULCRUM. That is all with that --I wouldnt do anything else they suggest because these dentist can make the problem worse !! LASTLY -- the only medicines I recommend are to help you sleep better, natural Thyroid medicine and maybe Lasix for body swelling although there are natural diuretics too. Nothing else has helped me. If you sleep fine without an aid then go without those, but sleep is important. GOD BLESS and I hope this helps someone--jacquelyn (Hi to Ted if you're out there)" 03/01/2009: Jacquelyn from Ocala, Florida writes, "Also for Lupus sufferers, I forgot to mention--IF YOU SUFFER WITH YOUR "BOWELS" NOT WORKING...try a little teaspoon of PSYLLIUM and 1/2 MAGNESIUM CITRITE tablet of 200mg in the morning with fruit in a blender...then at your evening take 1/2 to whole MAGNESIUM tablet with your evening MEAL. NOTHING else has ever worked for me. It's important to keep your bowels moving daily. If the magnesium makes your bowels to liquid then just cut back a little on dose but dont stop taking or increase if not moving well. Also dont be hesitant about using suppositories and saline enemas--do what is necessary to keep your bowels moving. God bless, Jacquelyn" 03/01/2009: Jacquelyn from Ocala, Florida writes, "More on Lupus---(I keep thinking of things to suggest) Eat alot of RAW ORGANIC VEGETABLES especially anthing Green EXCEPT Lettuces and Green Peppers or difficult to digest vegetables. RAW ASPARAGUSS and RAW CELERY help to rid the body of excess fluids. I just put them in the blender with water and drink it down no matter how it tastes. Green LEAFY vegetables have lots of digestive enzymes...like Spinach, Dandelion, Or mixed Baby Greens...I also throw in Zucchini...anything GREEN except the lettuces and I've read where Kale inhibits Iodine from absorbing into your Thyroid so I dont generally use that one. BUT RAW and ORGANIC IS SO IMPORTANT to get daily. Not too much of the Starchy ones like potatoes and carrots or beats--just limit them. VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT__STAY AWAY FROM COOKED TOMATOES AND TOMATO SAUCES especially combined with white flour pastas...and no raw onions, no raw peppers...The body just cant digest well. Cooked Tomatoes and white pasta are LETHAL --I dont know why, they just are...can cause lots of joint swelling and inflammation. No alfalfa sprouts either. Hope this helps--Jacquelyn " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=LUPUSTHEORIES_21623 /CURES/lupus12.rss20 Sat, 24 Jan 09 00:00:00 -0600 Rich from Boca Raton, Fl writes: "Fungal infections are sometimes associated with Lupus. There is a case from 100 years ago of Lupus being cured with iodine. Treatment of Lupus with Sodium Iodide: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2298920 Mega-Iodine Supplementation info: http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?page=LIST&ProdID=1781&qid=&zTYPE=2 (Gets rid of Bromine, Mercury, Lead, Aluminum) (kills fungus as well) Aspergillus Mastoiditis in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1150873 Aspergillus can be a devastating fungus if it gets a foothold in humans. Ergot is a particularly nasty mycotoxin. Note: I don't have Lupus or know of anybody being cured, like this one case study from 100 years ago. I would suggest taking Ted's advice, first. However, an Iodine supplement like Lugols or Iodoral may not be a bad additional supplement. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=MARGARET_21030 /CURES/lupus12.rss21 Mon, 12 Jan 09 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Margaret from Lockport, Il America writes: "Hello, I had suffered with Lupus for two years before dietary changes improved my condition immensely. First, you must stop drinking alcohol and smoking. It hinders all other things you are doing to improve your health. Next, change your diet. Start including salmon, fruits, vegetables and green leafy salads. Drink lots of water. And finally add these supplements: vitamin E-100 IUs, Panothenic Acid -500 mgs and Manganese- 50mgs. Take these daily. I also took a strong multi-vitamin called "Stress tabs." Although I can't get a doctor to say I am "cured." I have gotten them to use the words: "in remission." My medical doctor said there is now research that vitamin E negatively affects the heart but temporarily it should be fine. (right?) My Lupus disease was severe with rheumatoid arthritis, hair loss, blood clotting and severe fatigue. Now, you would never know I was ever sick. I am healthier than most women I know my age and younger. Thank you for this website...you have changed my life for the better." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=GF_20247 /CURES/lupus12.rss22 Fri, 26 Dec 08 00:00:00 -0600 Kellie from Milaca, MN writes: "Thank you for all the info on lupus,my daughter (teenager) was just diagnosed with lupus. Her antinuclear antibody level was 4.3+. Her alkline phosphate levels show bone breakdown,she has macrocystic anemia and liver abnormalities. She will soon be going to see a rhuemotologist. I am against presription drugs as I feel they only mask the symptoms. I will now start her on a gluten free diet, try the baking soda and protein supplements. She has had lots of pain throughout the years, head aches daily, and fatigue and aches and pains,nausea etc... I pray that this info you have provided will help with some of her health ailments. I am very into natural cures and believe that is the best route to go. Thanks again." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=GREEN_15523 /CURES/lupus12.rss23 Thu, 07 Aug 08 00:00:00 -0500 Dennis from Dillingham, Alaska writes: "Ok I know this is not about lupus but in a way it is , iv always been interested in it .that is my sister died from it and I did a lot of research on it. I thought until I read here about it on this site. I hope this will help you what I have found out. I'm in the Philippines now . Iv been eating green bananas don't laugh, nobody here eats green bananas until I got here. its about Resistant Starch and green bananas are the best. Good bacteria eat it, then the bad bacteria and viruses are killed and pushed out. A lot of diseases come from our stomach. Well Marcia's brother Mitchie has diabetes type 2 for over a year. For the past 4 weeks his blood sugar remains normal with out medication and he does not eat a diabetic life style. he even drinks alcohol and his blood sugar remains normal. Yes he is eating green bananas. Now there's a guy next store that had his big toe amputated and the doctor wants to amputee his foot but he said no. it could not heal an open sore on his foot yes he is a diabetic 1 he takes shots. He could not work bed ridden So I got him on green bananas and his sore is healing and now is walking around and working. I have him using silver water for his foot too. Now that is something I think do some research on your own on the digestion system and especially on Resistant Starch." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=GF_13699 /CURES/lupus12.rss24 Fri, 30 May 08 00:00:00 -0500 Bret from Phoenix, Arizona writes: "Follow up on Viral Theory Of Autoimmune: Reading all of these postings can be tiresome. Nobody can possibly take all the substances and institute all the diets recommended by alternative do-gooders. We as a whole do not understand how and why these therapies appear to work. Unless we use an anaerobic disease model. Suddenly, everything seems so logical and simple. The problem with all of these therapies is that Lupus, all by itself, can go into remission. In fact it almost always has dormancy phases. How do we know in our hearts that our alternative regime is why "our Lupus got better." Time, in this instance, will be our friend. Over time we will see for sure if our alternative protocols are effectively battling this bizarre disease. One thing that is for certain. Lupus is not a case of our bodies attacking ourselves and then suddenly stopping. Besides being inconsistent with all laws of biology, independant laboratory studies have confirmed that in more than one autoimmune disease, the immune markers and antibodies that are over produced are exactly identicle to those found in severe viral infection. Beta Interferon, antibody proteins, other cytokines are no different in severe viral infections as autoimmune. Ok! Why? Why should we overlook the obvious link here? Then, when seeing that Tulane has in fact isolated a Type A retrovirus in several autoimmune diseases we should should really move past this now outdated notion that our bodies are committing suicide. This leads us back to the anaerobic disease model. Viruses hate oxygen! Almost every alternative protocol in this forum actually boosts the immune system and exploits the respiratory mechanism of anaerbic organisms. Sarcoidosis, is not a virus, was/is called autoimmune and has been proven to be cause by a rare bacterium. (Anaerobic). Ask yourself why an infection can be mistaken for an autoimmune? Answer,...Autoimmunes are infections. Black strap molasses is very high in potassium. Potassium readily will enter cells and alter the Ph. Higher ph is in fact anti viral. Black strap Molasses also contains iron, improving our hemoglobin production, increasing oxygen delivery. Apple cider vinegar contains very concentrated and potent polyphenols. Apple skin extract itself is high in these compounds but the fermentation process actually produces even more of these molecules. These complex molecules have many oxygen donor sites. I have made these chemical structures available to the public on a research website. Gluten is poorly digested by many of us. Most people with autoimmune disease and cancer have higher levels of anti-gluten antibodies, meaning they are allergic to gluten. Chronic allergic stress has proven to lower immune system, lower oxygen levels in cells, cause general tissue inflamation in the gut, etc. Heck, any viral infection will get worse if the patient undergoes stressors. Eliminating gluten is a good thing but understanding why is crucial so we can maximize our regimes. Just remember this. Viruses hate oxygen and our immune systems must keep viruses dormant so any protocol that decreases toxicities and increases Oxygen perfusion will theoretically improve symptoms of autoimmune disease. Finally, Coq10 is molecule that grabs oxygen from cell cytoplams and pulls it into the mitochondria to make ATP. Burning glucose with oxygen is so important in this regard as anaerobic respiration produces acid and lowers Oxygen levels. Any oxygen therapy can be enhanced by taking this enzyme. After all, what good is high O2 fuel if there is no fuel pump to utilize the fuel? Always take Coq10 with any alternative protocol. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/lupus.html&name=GF_12862 /CURES/lupus12.rss25 Mon, 05 May 08 00:00:00 -0500 Bret from Phoenix, Arizona writes: "Tulane Medical School has recently isolated Type A retro virus in people who have Lupus, Jouvenile R.Arthritis, Graves disease. This is the first time Type A retrovirus has been found in humans. Lupus apparently is not caused by auto-antigen or nucleic acid deficiency. But we really didn't need Tulane Medical School to prove this, Just look at the disease patterns. The disease patterns truly match those patterns of viral infections. Dormancy vs Active cycles, non-specific tissue inflamation that starts with pockets of tissue not entire system of tissues. Spreading to adjacent tissues and organs. Most alternative treatments being used today can be found on this site and others. For Lupus they either contain alkaline substances which inhibbit viral replication,or polyphenols which donate oxygen to the cell, (after losing H+ ions,)or chlorophyll which potentiates oxygen, or quinones which are strong industrial oxidizers. DMSO is another oxygen donor exploiting sulfate molecule's oxygen binding properties. Just examine these structures they all have one thing in common,...oxygen. The truth is anything that increases alkalinity also increases oxygen perfusion into cells as oxygen carries negative polarity and will be attracted to a more alkaline cellular environments. (Otto Warburg Nobel Prize) You can't change the ph of blood, but you can change the ph inside of cells. The very latest in research proving Lupus is caused by a virus can be found at: AmericanCancerAdvocates.com, a research site. Sincerely Bret Peirce"