[YEA]  06/13/2009: Molly from Rocky Mount, NC, USA: "I have struggled with weight issues since childhood. I can look sideways at a piece of cheesecake and gain five pounds. However, this all change recently with the addition of this wonder supplement to my diet. A few months ago, I began a popular portion-control diet that is low in fat. In 9 weeks, I'd lost 12 lbs. I then added a new fat blocker to my regimen. I began noticing quicker results with weight loss BUT I still suffered from low energy levels, yeast overgrowth, severe cystic acne... among other ailments. Searching for acne remedies here on earth clinic, I read one lady's entry which advocated the use of aloe vera and milk thistle. In the past week, after consuming approx. 10oz of Aloe Vera Juice per day, taking 250mg of milk thistle with each meal, and washing my face with apple cider vinegar water, I feel like a new person! In the past week, my acne has healed about 60%, my vision is clearer, I don't need massive amounts of stimulants to wake me up in the morning, my eczema is vanishing, I have plenty of energy, my dry and cracking heals have begun to heal, and I've lost 6lbs!"

EC: The post Molly is referring to is from the acne remedies page:
http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/acne.html#ALOEMILKTHISTLE

10/01/2007: Atoya from Washington DC writes: "I just recently started to develop acne after my 25th birthday, before I would have a pimple or two only around the time of my cycle. Since then I have basically tried everything I could get my hands on over the pass eight months or so to rid myself of this embarrassing ailment. One day on one of my usual quests to find a real cure, I went to the Vitamin Shoppe looking for some type of multi-vitamin, hoping that I would find justice. An elderly Sales man, who was very knowledgeable, told me that my liver was full of toxins and Milk Thistle and Aloe Vera would clear my ailment right up. I took 200mg of Milk Thistle a day and 1 capsule of Aloe Vera and it did just that. After about a week later, I could see a huge difference - no breakouts. Your bowel movements will become more and more frequent which is what helps to release the build up of toxins in your body. He told me to take it for about 2 months and I should be okay. I still keep some on hand but at a lower dosage since my initial cleanse, I take 70mg (a lower dosage) two to three times a week for maintenance. It is not good to take any type of herb for an extended period of time unless recommended by your physician. Believe me, this inexpensive concoction is a sure-fire way to rid you of all of your stubborn acne.

[SIDE EFFECTS]  02/05/2013: Jill from Indianapolis, Indiana, Usa: "Thank you everybody wow I found this site 2 days ago, I am a mess. The surgeon damaged the nerves at the side of my knee when I had a new hip. I have arthritis all over me, my blood pressure can go high. Rotten sinus makes me miserable with the drip down back of throat. I took the first day's dose of apple cider vinegar yesterday, today my foot is swollen in my bad leg and my wrist is aching. I won't ever give up after reading so much fab stuff but wondered if my worsened aches were because of something already happening in my body.

I am originally from England so the vinegar tastes good to me like eating fish and chips. Yesterday's dose was taken late in the day 2 tblps of Apple Cider Vinegar in 8ozs of water, today I mixed up 20ozs with 2 tblps of acv. Did anyone else notice a few more pains when they first started drinking acc? My mother always used baking soda for heartburn I know that's good stuff and she would be a 100 yrs old now. Cheers."

10/23/2009: Tom from Jacksonville, Florida replies: "I have always heard that baking soda was bad for us. What makes it good to take here?"

[QUESTION]  09/15/2009: Angelclare from Valencia, California: "Okay, the more pages I read, the more confused I get!! (I've got EBV, CMV, HHV-6, plus other stuff, so my brain doesn't work very well right now. And just had my first major AFib episode leading to hospitalization, which scared me to death.) My questions:

I read with great interest all the oil pulling information, but I started gagging right away. Then I read Ted's suggestion about pulling oil instead of oil pulling, but didn't understand that either. Is the "oil pulling" the granulated lecithin plus drinking baking soda in water three times a day?

And all the stuff about ACV and Baking soda: Are you supposed to DRINK it or just swish it around in your mouth like the oil pulling?

Thanks for any clarification. And by the way, if I look for an answer to my question, WHERE would I look for it? In "Latest Posts" ? Or under Oil Pulling, or under "ACV"???

Great web site! But may I suggest a search engine?"

EC: We have posted your question on the multiple ailments page under "apple cider vinegar and baking soda". In the future, to see which page your question or feedback has been cross-posted to, please click the blue link at the top of your feedback on the Latest Posts page.

We currently use Google's search feature for this site, but may change over to a custom search feature soon.

04/09/2010: Holly V from Greenville, Sc, Usa replies: "In reference to question from Angelclare: 2 things. there is a section on helping the gag reflex under oil pulling. also, in looking at your ailments, i would suggest reading the section on H202."

[YEA]  03/24/2009: Harsha from Grand Prairie, TX/USA: "Hi: I came across this website after trying numerous prescribed and over the counter drugs for a bunch of problems I have. I must say the concept and the information on this website is priceless! Thanks for all the remedies people have posted here and their feedback's on it. I'm a new follower and I'm already impressed!

I'm currently taking black strap molasses for my lower back pain(I've had back pain since last 5 yrs. now). I take 2 tbsp in 2-3 ounce of water everyday, I read you could take it anyway as far as you're consuming 2 Tbsp/day. It's been couple of months taking BSM and I see the results very clearly, my back pain has reduced a lot and I feel much more energetic too!

I'm also taking ACV(Apple Cider Vinegar) for my severe pollen allergies. I tried taking the amount given on earth's clinic website, but seems like my body is too acidic (My acid reflux problem increased to the extent that I couldn't take it anymore). Then I read Ted's comments and realized that adding some baking soda to it will help. So this is what I've started taking now and it seems to work fine for me so far.

2 Tbsp ACV in 32 ounce water with 1/2 a tsp baking soda. I make this mixture twice and keep drinking it all day long. It's only been a week with this new mixture and it seems to help me fight my allergies well already!

I also tried oil pulling today with 1 tbsp of sesame oil and 2 drops of wild oregano oil. I did it for about 12 mins.(which is the max. I could do on my first day) so I coudln't achieve the foamy/white color. But I sure will keep trying!

I would like to thank everyone for the continous support and look forward to reading more remedies/cures for a healthy living."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  05/18/2009: JEN C. from Salt Lake City, UT.: "I have been using ACV for nearly a month now and oil pulling with EVCO. I have been sleeping nearly 100% better and my digestive system has greatly improved. However my energy levels are still very low and I am still suffering from migraines about 4 times a month. I am interested in starting H2O2 therapy to see if it will benefit these two debilitating symptoms. Is it recommended to do all three simultaneously? If not, what do you recommend?"

[YEA]  11/14/2011: Joan from Philadelphia, Pa, Usa: "I found this site about four months ago. I had a lot of weight to lose, high blood pressure, grey hair, borderline diabetic and high cholesterol. I started taking ACV, EVCO, BSM daily.

One tablespoon of ACV every morning

One tablespoon EVCO every morning

One tablespoon BSM every morning

Then about an hour before lunch and supper I drink one tablespoon of ACV with water or some other beverage.

I've lost 25 pounds. My energy level is through the roof. I'm sleeping better, eating healthier than I've done for years. My appetite slowly decreased and is still decreasing. All my life I never weighed more than 105 pounds until I hit my 40s. Then the weight piled on when I quit smoking, hit menopause and my marriage ended.

My hair is like iron and the highlights are returning. The white hair on my eyebrows disappeared. The grey in my hair seems to be very, very slowly disappearing. My skin is clearing and has a rosy glow. I still have some pounds to lose, quite a few actually and I see it happening. I don't snack anymore because I don't look for it. I eat pretty much what I want but pay attention to when my tummy says enough. These words from my Mom keep echoing through my head, "All things in moderation." I also use the EVCO as a moisturizer every day. It helps. It doesn't break me out at all.

Don't give up. Be very patient. If you fall off the bike get right back on. I really think patience and determination are the keys. Eat slower if you can. Read, watch TV or browse the web to distract yourself while eating. The slower you eat the faster you will feel full. These are the things that work for me. I hope they can help someone else."