http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/multiple_ailments.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/multiple_ailments.rss Cure Multiple Ailments with Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:14:38 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=MR_33698 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss1 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:57:41 EDT Sylvia from Saratoga, Nsw Australia writes: "Hi Ted, I am a 48yr female that has suffered with candida & Leaky gut for more than 20 years. However, I am now pre- menapausal and about 1-2 days prior to my period I get this shocking headache and feel extremely washed out. My tongue becomes very pale and my energy levels drop enormously. My Urine PH levels are between 6.75 - 7.00 now but I am waiting for my electronic PH Meter so that I can accurately test my saliva. I have been taking some of your remedies (for about 4 weeks now) and although I feel soooo much better I still get this horrible headache. The remedies that I am taking are as follows:- 1/2 tspn Bicarb Soda & 1/4 tspn potassium citrate twice a day on empty stomach. 1/4 tspn Borax with 1 litre of water sipped throughout the day 250mg Magnesium once a day Vitamin C twice a day Vitamin B Primrose oil & flaxseed oil Vitamin E Digestive Enzymes I no longer consume wheat, yeast, sugar, fruit, potatoes, mushrooms, lamb, beef and dairy however, I do need the protein so I have Fish and Chicken. Is there a vitamin or mineral that could help me with the headache........ Apart from the headache every month, you have helped me more than any doctor/specialist I have ever visited and I am truly grateful for this and can't thank you enough....... Do you accept donations as I have spent literally thousands on doctors/specialists and would really like to offer you a donation for all your wonderful work! If so where do I send this to?????? Many thanks for your valuable time SYLVIA" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_33130 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss2 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:21:34 EDT Diana from Glen Burnie, Md writes: "I could really use some help. My body complaints "over lap" so many remedies I don't know which one to try. I am SO sensitive to herbs and some supplements and it's becoming worse all the time. I have adrenal fatigue and need glandulars, but my body reacts to them and some B complexes just to name a few. All of my joints start to hurt,I feel like I've been plugged into and inflammation socket. I have fibromyaliga type muscle pain and twitches,joint pain,raynoids, restless leg syndrom, which is worse when I have a glass of wine (anythoughts on that?). I read about adrenal remedies and think "maybe that's what I should try", then I read about Borax for fibromyaliga and think "that's what I should try too". Would a good ole liver detox with bedonite clay help it all? I'm 51, used to be very athletic and now I'm reduced to walking. The other night my entire spine and neck was on fire, with a bad headache, I almost went to the ER thinking I had spinal meningites(sp). I was having a reaction to one of the new supplements I was taking for adrenal fatigue. I've already taken wheat out of my diet (haven't noticed any improvement), I see a homeopath, she's helped some things, but not the "big" things. I started ACV last night for my joint pain, but everyone says the pain returns when they stop drinking. Isn't it just getting rid of the symptoms and not a really cure? I use mag lotion every day and night which helps my muscle knots, and I take powdered mag drink (heaping tsp) very night. I take digestive enzymes, zinc, copper,Vit C, Bcomplex, just started Kombucha and I drink a protein shake and add Omega 3-6-9 blend(atleast 2 TBS), fresh parsley, L-glutmine, berries,1/2 banana every day(it has given me alot of enegry. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions.I'd really like to address the sensitive I have to things." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ACVBS_32221 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:05:27 EDT [QUESTION] Angelclare from Valencia, California writes: "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?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=HPIT_32222 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss4 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:12:00 EDT [QUESTION] Angelclare from Valencia, California writes: "I'm considering the inhalation therapy for my many problems. I know that I have Cytomeglavirus, Human Herpes 6 Virus, and Epstein-Barre Virus. Right now I am having trouble breathing, a lot of shortness of breath when I speak, and wound up in the ER with Atrial Fibrillation. Would the H2O2 kill these viruses? Thanks for any input. I know that I used to feel better when I used DMG, which I think oxygenates the blood. I do feel oxygen starved." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_32138 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss5 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:07:48 EDT Nabilhemche from Casablanca, Morocco writes: "hi my name is nabilfrom morocco .i get diagnosis from hospital in mass u.s in 2005 .i got blood clot and phlebitis and varicvose veins dvt .and over weight .i try to loose weight i couldnt .im 91kg so iwant to go down .some bump nerves and baloon belly too . whahould i do please .im trying so herbs mixes suscribe by drs .in meantime try like me black seed and aucupuncture and cupping is very good give me answer for any cure that you have fopr me i will try it too nabilhemche thank you for your help" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_30969 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss6 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:41:05 EDT [QUESTION] Tracy from Luebeck, Germany writes: "This is a question for ted please. Im a 33 yr female, ive suffered with multiple symptoms since i was 3. At 13 i was given the pill to regulate my periods & i stayed on it for some yrs. After a lot of self study i realised i had symtoms of adrenal insuficiency. I was already diagnosed with hashimotos & the many doctors i have seen all insisted that i must take thyroxine. After years of fob offs & misdiagnosis & taking pills such as beta blockers & anti depressents for the symtoms I didnt trust there knowlege anymore. I have been refusing hormone replacement for 5 yrs as i understood it can cause more adrenal damage, although the docs dont seem to agree. I finally found a homeopath that tested my cortizol using a spit test, she only took me seriously when she took my bp & it dropped when i stood!!! I am today doing oil p with seseme, kombucha 2 gls daily, live green juice & i was doing coco oil 3ts daily. I feel some benifits for sure & have just began to see an osteopath so ill see what happens there. Ted please could you maybe give me some ideas of a protocal for these problems. I have also a weak splean & liver, from what ive just read i am thankfull ive not accepted the doctors advice with taking thyroxine! are they all mad i ask myself? do they have any clue or do the drug companys offer such great benifits that they really dont care, i wonder if they ever venture away from the text books or even think for themselfs sometimes! I would really appreciate some guidence as ive been looking through this site for a while & trying to pick out what would help me best. Thankyou, & this site really is fantastic, im recomending friends all the time XX all the best tracy " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_30867 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss7 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:56:40 EDT [YEA] Tweeksta from Perth, Western Australia writes: "Ted! U r da Best!! i always had great clear skin all my life until 4yrs ago when i was 27 & i saw my sis who had these huge acne lumps on her face n neck like she was a drug addict. a week lata my face suddenly exploded with acne like hers even tho i neva touched her. da zits didnt look like normal zits n they kept on cuming up from under the skin no matter how much i squeezed n picked which i no spreads the infection. arnd dat time my skin on parts of body & face esp my scalp started scaling alot & den skin around fingers & toes started thickening 2 point where nails were half their length. it got so bad (i looked worse den a meth junkie) i didnt go out of my house 4 nearly 2yrs unless it was 2 visit docs at all da diff clinics i went to. at da last surgery i went 2 i was treated by 4 diff docs.da 1st doc prescribe me 2 courses of ketoconazole 4 fungus den afta dat 1 of antibiotics 2 treat secondary bacterial infect den bak 2 one course of keto coz he said dat da fungus was still present. afta dat da 2nd doc i saw gave me 2 scripts of keto without no blood testing either. fungus wouldnt completely go away so went bak there n saw anotha doc who told me dat it was not a fungal infection but actually a bacterial skin infect so gave me 2 courses of antibiotics 2 take. i saw these docs within da course of abt a yr & my body was not any beta so parents took me 2 vietnam with dem where a herbalist told me dat i had poisoning in the blood so i was an herbal remedy for 6months. my acne cleared up alot but i would still get bouts of breakout here & then. overall all my skin probs cleared up but were still present so went bak n saw 4th doc who said i should stress less coz it worsens my dermatitis & ezma which i didnt think i had so was refered to a dermo who afta 3 monthsof wait 2 get appointment, told me i jus had extremely dry skin & gave me names of over da counter creams 2 use which were useless. i gave up on da docs afta dat n for da last yr & bit ave been doin my own research & trial & error methods 2 try & eradicate wot i tot was a fungal yeast infection. nowadays in order to mantain my skin from gettin any worser i have to buff n exfoliate my face n neck at least twice everyday b4 i apply an antifungal bacterial cream to my face neck $ scalp. i also have to file & peel my toes n fingers 2 prevent further skin thickenin which start 2 really hurt at da tips when nails grow. if i dun do this 4 2 days, skin on face thickens & colgs up 2 a point where i can use my palms to rub my face in circular motion & all these white oily dots & grease keep cumin outa my skin. anyways last week i started soaking my feet & hands with potassium permanganate solution which seemed 2 dry n clear them faster & beta than any of the hydrogen peroxide, ACV or borax remedys dat i tried so i went & extracted da concentration from my solution mix and dipped my scalp into it which caused most of my hair to go curly & become fragile & elasticy. next day i saw bundles of hair breakage close 2 da root arnd my hairline so neva used again. since then i have not been able to comb my hair at all. its stiff n frizzy n in bundles. i came across ur demodex remedy yday n tried it. hair is still same condition if not worse. theres all these tiny white dots stuck 2 my hairs and at base of scalp there r bigger flakey things. it looks like i got fluff all over my head. wots great is my scalp dry n covered with small patches of scabs & my whole head flakes off wen i scratch it. it also dried up all the persistant zits/flakes on my face dat normally takes 4eva t clear. it dried up the tiny brown dots that keep attatching & clinging onto my skin & resembling freckles & tiny moles. coconut oil or acv doesnt help with the hair mess. please help nme ted! i havnt been 2 work since last fri wen my hair became a bloody birds nest." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_30104 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss8 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:33:34 EDT Frustrated from Newport News, VA writes: "Alkalinity Questions and Problems with Mouth First of all I want to express sincere gratitude to this site. I had suffered from a squeezing feeling in my throat for 20 years and felt like an old woman due to repetitive attacks accompanied by fatigue, etc. I tried asking doctors who stated they did not know what it could be even when I told them I was once diagnosed with GERD. I had not had the heartburn though, just the choking sensation. About three months ago, the symptoms became so severe that I nearly went to the ER for not being able to breath to a severe degree. I finally researched and found I had symptoms of severe laryngeal reflux which should have been obvious to any doctor. I looked on here and tried Ted's remedy of baking soda and ACV (ACV alone caused burning in my stomach) and felt the first release I'd had in 20 years. It made me angry that doctors did not take my complaints seriously especially when I learned that the acid might have caused erosion or even cancerous lesions. I now take an OTC PPI and the ACV/baking soda daily, but believe I have a hiatal hernia and may need other intervention since even with massive improvements I still get about 4 attacks per week which I help with baking soda, breathing a special way I found on the Internet or other natural remedies. It is truly chronic and truly awful. I also complained to my PCM that I had large swollen glands under my chin which she did not even feel because (military base) she said I could only tell her about one illness per visit. I started feeling horrible pain and researched again and found that I probably had salivary gland stones. I tried sucking lemon or chewing sugar free gum and both relieved the pain and shrunk the swelling. Again I am angry and very distrustful of doctors at this point. I recently also learned about the importance of staying alkaline and am horrified that this is not made common knowledge in health class in school or by doctors. It is a travesty and would be a simple preventative measure for all. At start about two months ago I was very acid with saliva average of 5.8 and urine of 6.0. My urine average is now 8.0 but my saliva is still 5.8 - 6.2 and this is very worrisome. I believe I have disease condition in my mouth as shown in the saliva gland blockages and also by soreness of tongue and two spots of leukoplakia as well as constant white coated, rough, dry tongue and mucous in throat. I also have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome which causes compression of nerves and pain/numbness in neck, shoulder, arm, and hand on right side. The conditions together create an ongoing sense of unwellness and frustration because if one does not bother me another does all day long. I am using exercises and stretches for the TOC and it helps temporarily. I would like to know what I can do to raise my saliva Ph, what remedies I might do for the mouth conditions, etc. I thought of applying food grade hydrogen peroxide directly to the white patches. I am using tee tree oil mouthwash, brushing with baking soda, doing sesame oil pull, and taking 80 mg of Lycopene a day which is said to help get rid of leukoplakia. The spots are smaller especially if I brush them but frustrating and scary as well. I feel like my health is breaking down and I may consult a naturopath. I also know I need to go the a regular doctor but am afraid based on experiences in past. IF anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful as everything I have tried so far has worked. Overall, I feel 20 years younger, have lost weight, etc. so am happy all except for these mouth conditions. Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_29771 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss9 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:55:44 EDT Tracy from Luebeck, Germany writes: "Hi, I could'nt find where i should write questions so ill try here, I have also tried some remedys that ive found good results, so ill include them. Im 33 & since I was 13 have been experiencing horrible problems with my cycle. so every month is hard. I was in the beggining irregular so was precribed the Pill, this I took until I was 27yrs. Various different brands depending which was recalled in this time!! I was also perscribed Pontstan 500 & 40 for pain experienced. In the eary days I remeber having nausea with my period & also every time i had a stool movement. Although I dont remeber actually being sick, it was more mood swings & extream pain. Around 14 i lost interest in many things I had before enjoyed & preferd not to be with people very often, i became reclusive. I was before a swimmer & hores rider & very active & pleasent to be with. The last 10 yrs have become more extreame. Today my Period is between 23 - 32 days, on the 10 -15th day of my cycle i become unbearable, nearly screaming at the smallest thing, very negative & damn right horrible. Its not nice, so i hide myself, dont want to go to work. I experience extream anxiety at times & was bettween age 16 - 23 diagnosed with severe anxiety & depression. & of course tried in that time antideps, i came off them fast when I started to get strange vision problems, lights from my peripheral vision & couldnt cope better but worse. Since this time it has been a horrible up hill struggle with different therepys, & doctors. from conventional approaches to Ayurvedic, chinese, tibetan, christian!, tried all. Today & for the last few yrs I have been experiencing a worsening of symtoms, & severe vomiting 30mins after my period starts, just enough time to get a bowl, water by my bed & by the toilet so i dont dehidrate & then hold through. 30mins after menstruation begines my body eliminates all!! I have normally 3 - 4 stool movements becoming looser each time, then begines nausea & when ive vomited it doesnt stop. last week I got my period at 5am was sick 1st at 5:30am until 9:30 pm every 15 - 20 mins. In this time my basel temp reaches its lowset at 35.5, tremmours, numb legs, fever but with so low temp, sweat running off me, & i become totally delirious. not knowing ever when this will end. some months i am sick just one time, sometimes for four hrs. I have experience in the last two years 5 time as bad as i have explaned, 10 - 15 hrs severe vomiting. I have Hashimotos, adrenal innsuficiency, Iron overload, high zink, to low cholesteral, food intolerances wheat & some milk products, although i am still not sure, I have been having extream problems with blowing up & abdominal pain for also around 10yrs. I have ridiculous allergys like to beards!! when somebody kisses my on the cheak with a beard it burns & gos red, also same with animal hair & saliva. I had Liver disfuncion also at age 17 due to the pill, then i had to stop for some years. The liver results today are good i belive due to dietry lifestyle changes & supporting alot with chinese herbs. My morning bazel temp is always low, due to the hashis, around 36. I am told I dont have Addisons, my bigest concern for some months know as it seems im having an addisons crises with the start of menstruation. I am also extreamly hot headed, this has got worse over the years, for this reason I have anxiety & dont trust myself, as i never know how i will react with people. Its horrible. I am scared to see doctors because they stop at the Hashis & say I must start thyroxin, for them this is the answer, for me its not. I have read more about adrenal disorders & the symtoms & wonder if this is why im being so sick. It takes me weeks to recover fully after a bad one. I am taking 3 glasses of Kombucha daily, self brewed. to see if it helps with the hashis (reading here about bacterial infections being sometimes responsibe, i had horses as a kid too) Im also doing the live green drink 1 ltr daily, to clear toxins & because it feels so good. Im oil pulling with sesame oil 2 time daily for general health & gum problems. All of these I found here on this site & am gratefull. I have been doing all for 6 weeks & my gums are great, healed. I had atheletes foot very bad, with nasty cracks between every toe, nothing for years has helped, today its gone : ) my energy levals are better & ive not had to have a power knapp every day at times to be able to funcion : ) my skin is clearer, my tounge no longer swollen, was always very fat before with deep teeth indents. so Im happy with these results. My boyfiend of 6 yrs has left me 2 months ago, cause he cant cope with the symtoms, & mood changes, this has naturally added excess stress to life at present, although i feel oil pulling got me better through. I have a very strange heart beat that seems to do its own thing! i was once monitored as i though i was having heart problems when i was around 20yrs, the doctor thought I was nuts, as they seem to often, or dub me a hypochondriac. I know im not. I feel this must come to an end, I wish for a life I can lead, not anxiety for every week of the month because it brings me problems. I can compare weeks & have taken notes for yrs on basel temps, moodswings, cravings, diet & there is 1 week when im great : ) very chirpy, positive & full of good ideas & lust for life. Thats only 12 weeks a year! to date, 396 days in my lifetime so far!!! is that normal? no way. nor is it fun. Ive tried to keep this short as poss & get the jist, hopeing maybe someone can help me to find some solutions. I am know very scared that im experiencing addisons crisis, if it is then more regulary it seems. I am also know alone when this happens is that a good thing or dangerous? I dont wish to be OTT but im sure this is somehow extream. I also wish to maybe see a doctor, I though about an Osteopath maybe, but i react badly when they are stopping at the hashis as the main problem & also telling me these are all chronic & require hard damigin drugs to controll. I refuse to take hormone replacement. my experience with the liver after perscribed drugs has brought that about. I hope this is legdable & makes sense, I am obviously rather dyslexic. I would be gratefull for any feed back & advice regarding remedys or doctors I could try, & should I find someone who could be with me when I experience these extream vomiting phases, or should I go to Hospital? that also brings about fear of what they will put in or take out today!! yours hopefully Tracy : ) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ACVT_29365 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss10 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:10:20 EDT [YEA] chris from dighton, MA writes: "I use 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 5 oz. of water per day. I also use 1 teaspoon of turmeric in 5 oz. of water per day. I had extreme diarrhea, it has gone away. My stomach upset has gone away. My blood pressure was 145/90, now it is 120/80. I had cholesterol of 260. HDL of 42 and LDL of over a hundred. It is now 190 total and a HDL of 89 and LDL of 100. My lower back pain is gone. My long distance eye sight has come back and I no longer need glasses. My tinnitus is still with me though. I am 68 years old." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=DIET_29128 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss11 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:38:42 EDT Philip from Dearing, GA writes: "I read alot on this site and I am learning new stuff everyday.I believe one of the most important parts of healing the body, mind and soul is through nutrition in our diets. If we don't clean up our DIETS...Then we are only treating symptoms and not curing the body. I think all of these remedies have thier place and are great at curing up some of our symptoms, But let's all get on changing our habits of what we eat. Food does matter. A guy on a TV show the other night said ( Cheap food is really not cheap, because it comes back to make you very sick ) Think about all the money you can save,if you cure your body with food. So if it's not organic and fresh,raw or frozen. DO NOT put it into your body. Also what what you drink. There is alot of information out here now and we all need to study and live by it at least 90% of the time. Even if you fall of the ban wagon 10% of the time, I'll bet it is still better than most of us are doing now. Detoxing is also great to and I am seriously considering doing the mini beet protacal." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=MR_29140 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss12 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:22:47 EDT [YEA] Regina from Sonoma, CA writes: "Hello everyone adn thanks so much for the great info. Long Story short is we live in Allergy county and well this yr was yr round for alot of us. I felt tired dizzy sinus issues and almost like asthmatic. So with dealing with all of that I gained 15 pounds in 3 months and was really depressed. I got to thinnking about my diet and realised I was eating pretty bad cheeese pizza dining out lots of salt ect. # days ago I checked my bp to see if went up due to the diet wieght gain as this has happened before. And it was 140/78 pulse 97. So I have changed my diet to no salt, cherries avacado seafoodfresh/frozen (not the breaded) chicken beans veggies. And started the cool water swims. After my laps I lay on the floatie in the water and put my head in the water and do a major head massage off/on 5- 10 minutes. So today after discovering this site and before doing the cool water swim my bp was 141/78 pulse 103 3:30 pm. So I drank 3 tbs of the organic ACV then took a capsule of Cayenne 450 mg did my above swim workout and after my shower my bp had dropped 122/68 pulse 89 5:58 pm. This is remarkable. The cold water feeling is truly a miracle. My head is clear I feel like a million bucks. ANd thanks to this website and wonderful people I started the ACV and am so happy how quick this worked. I also have lost 3 pounds in just 5 days. I truly hope this info is helpful to you alll out there. I wish you all health wealth and happiness." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=AVMT_28288 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss13 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:53:19 EDT [YEA] Molly from Rocky Mount, NC, USA writes: "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!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ACVHP_28208 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss14 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:16:31 EDT [YEA] Bob from Memphis, TN writes: "I have been doing the h202 inhalation method for about 2 months now. I spray about 3 or 4 times per day, each time about 6 shots. It seems I can breathe deeper when I am working out than previously. I have been taking the ACV for a little bit more than 3 months. I just added the baking soda this week, I read about it over the weekend. I have been doing the h202 therapy food grade in water for 57 days. It took me 50 days to get up to doing 25drops in about 10oz of water 3times per day. It is really horrible tasting stuff but I am not experiencing the metallic after taste you are except right after I drink it. It is kind of a pain because you need to time this stuff. They say drink the h202 1 hour before you eat or 3 hours after you eat. Here is the schedule I have been using. I drink the h202 and the ACV at the same time around 7am. I don't eat breakfast I drink some protein about an hour later. Around 11am I drink the h202 and ACV again (not mixed together) just 1 right after the other. It will make your stomach a little queezy but it doesn't last long. I eat lunch around 12 or 12:30. I drink the last h202 around 5-6pm and eat an hour or so later. I am doing the ACV only twice per day with 3tablespoons in 8oz of water with 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. The results I am having are as follows: some part of this makes your skin look really good, quite glowy and youthful. It is making my arthritis worse so I am hoping that is a good thing and it will hopefully subside as I keep doing the therapies. The h202 makes me rather hot feeling and when I workout I sweat more than I ever have before. I hope that is toxins coming to the surface. I feel like this is ridding my body of unwanted toxins that probably have been accumulating over the years. I am 52 and got arthritis of the spine (osteo) in about '03 and I also have it in my right knee and right shoulder. So, in all my research on this sight I decided to try natural remedies to see if I could cure myself of my various ailments. Not a fan of Doctors or the pharmaceutical industry here. I have never tried an arthritis medicine that worked for me, they just upset my stomach really bad and cost a fortune. Oh, one more thing, I have always had severe allergies in the spring. The pollen here in Memphis April and May is a killer. This year I had absolutely no allergy problems during that time. Usually I stay loaded up on allergy meds till it gets really hot. I am getting ready to add drinking borax in water throughout the day. Trying to rid my body of the metallics which I hear can be a major contributor in arthritis. Anyway, that is my take on this stuff to date. If I can find a natural cure for something that ails ya', I'm all for it. Hope it helps someone out there. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_28059 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss15 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:40:07 EDT Diego from Albuquerque, New Mexico writes: "Sluggish Body: My question is for Ted, as I have seen many other health experts concerning my issue. As a child I was often sick with asthma and allergies. Now that I'm 26 I've grown out of most of my illnesses through a much improved diet and exercise, and though I look to be in great shape, my sluggish bodily functions remain. The symptoms include sluggish bowels, inability to sweat easily with physical activity, difficulty concentrating, low energy (often dizzy when rising), dry skin, cold extremeties, etc. So I've done plenty of tests for thyroid function (my mother had most of hers removed) and adrenal fatigue along with mineral defficiencies and they all seem to check out fine. People are even amazed at my "healthy" diet, but I don't have the great health to show for it. I've done some ACV, Wheatgrass, and Coconut oil without much improvement. Are these all lingering effects from my unhealthy childhood? Is there something else I can try to turn it around? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=DEBORAH_27495 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss16 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Deborah from Hedgesville, West Wirginia writes: "I happen to come across this sight by accident. I've read all comments and was amazed with the results everyone had. I have acid reflux, back pain, arthritis, headaches and being a menopause women for 25 years at 51, Men as well as women can have menopause too. My weight sky rocket, pain became unbearable, started to effect my job, my life. Being an Armed Guard you have too be physically fit.The doctor wanted me too quit work and stay dope up on medicines and draw SS, no way. So I decided to do an experiment with everybody's advice just too see what would happen. I took 1-16 oz of bottle water, 2 tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 tablespoon of pure honey, 2 tablespoon of pure lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of virgin coconut oil. I ate what I usually do, some exercise.1 week later I felt so good I had more energy than my 11 year old granddaughter. The people I work with could not believe what they were seeing. I lost weight, no pain of any kind, energy you would not believe, my entire body look good as a women in her 30s. I just had my annual check up and the Doctor was amazed as in puzzle. Everything was wrong with me a month before was corrected. He said he didn't know what I was doing but to keep it up. THIS IS THE ONLY DRINK I USE ALL DAY AFTER MY MORNING COFFEE. It's been 2 months and still going strong. I can't say this will work for every one ,but I can state that it did work for me. All ingredients are organic and pure only available in health food stores. You might paid a little more, but it's worth every penny too me, not to be sick and in pain. Not only living life but enjoying life. Doing things with my granddaughter never thought I would.You all have been a God send too me. Thank you my new friends all over the world for giving me back my life." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_27273 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss17 Mon, 25 May 2009 10:15:51 EDT [QUESTION] Jennifer from Splendora, Tx writes: "do you think this is cancer? This is more of a concern, i been to the free clinc ,due to i cant afford a doctor, they check my estogen said it was fine & its not perimenopause, but i am having real bad hot flashes, night sweats real bad fatigue, insomnia.The clinc put me on buspar & another for depression it started with a cit sorry i ran out & threw the blue container away. I am constipated, i have to take laxaties & then they make me sick ,if i dont do this i can go 3 weeks without going number 2, i drink alot of fluid's, my knees & feet hurt like someone is taking a pen & stabbing my nerves & then it feels like ants biting, i have something leaking from my breast & sometimes one of the bleeds not alot its like a white with a yellow green color no smell & no lumps. im not pregant i had my tubes tied.Theres white clumps in my feces ,but no itching of my anus & no bleeding in the rectum. PLEASE ANY ADVICE THAT YOU ARE SOMEONE COULD HELP ME , THANK YOU SO MUCH & GOD BLESS YOU." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=HT_27049 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss18 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT T from Maryland, USA writes: "Hookworms as treatment for allergies, asthma, and autoimmune diseases... This is one of those things that will bring an automatic resistance from most people (understandably!), but once again we see that nature holds the keys. If you can get past the squeamish factor, this really is intriguing: ----------- http://wjz.com/watercooler/hookworm.treatment.therapy.2.1015550.html Capsulated version of the story in case the link later disappears: In the developed world, there has been a steady increase in allergies, inflammatory bowel diseases and autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Some wonder if we're too clean for our own good. ...[Dr. Boushey] talks about a theory called the "Hygiene Hypothesis" and wonders if there is something about getting down and dirty early in life that's beneficial to a developing immune system. For proof, Dr. Boushey said look no further than the human body, which is jam-packed with microbes. He explains how our bodies are kind of like Muni buses, crammed with the organisms, saying "there are more bacterial cells in us than there are 'us' cells in us." Dr. Boushey said co-existing with these microscopic creatures may help maintain a healthy immune system. With that in mind, a growing number of Americans are choosing to co-exist with creatures often found in the human gut and dirt. Jasper Lawrence is one of them. He used to suffer from debilitating allergies and asthma which he says wrecked his life. On a visit home to England, his aunt commented on his appearance. Lawrence had gained weight thanks to the medications he needed to take. He felt fatigued and sick. Then Lawrence saw a documentary that changed his life. The documentary was on helminthic therapy. The therapy involves infecting humans with hookworms or helminths. Once the hookworm sets up shop in the human, the creature secretes a chemical that appears to dampen down the immune response and alleviate allergies and asthmas. Lawrence tried to secure helminths through a doctor and on websites but to no luck. He finally decided to get infected the old-fashioned way. He would walk barefoot across the open fields of Western Africa, where, thanks to no modern sanitation, he would hopefully pick up some hookworm larvae. He was successful, explaining that you know when a hookworm gets into you. "When a person first gets infected," Lawrence explained, "You get an itch at the site where they first enter the skin. You may cough. And feel fatigued and experience a little diarrhea." Once he was home, his allergies and asthma disappeared. He then got the idea to help others, by providing the hookworms over the internet. ...One beneficiary is 36-year-old Todd Troutman who works in the high tech field. Before he tried hookworms, Troutman suffered from severe allergies and asthma since early childhood. His allergy attacks were so severe, he moved to environments where there were few trees and grasses. Troutman found Jasper's story on the web and contacted him through his company. To infect himself, Todd applied a band aid on his arm. On the gauze was hookworm larvae. They then entered his body through his skin. He said his allergies and asthma have finally gone away. But, he cautions, you can accidentally kill the hookworms, and then the problems flare up again. He once had oral surgery, and the anesthesia apparently killed the helminths. As for the cold hard evidence that this therapy works? Researchers at the University of Nottingham conducted a study in 2006. The study involved 30 participants who suffered from severe chronic allergies. Half of the volunteers were infected with 10 hookworms. Tests showed their t-cells began to produce much lower levels of the chemicals associated with an inflammatory response. The volunteers also raved about the allergy symptoms disappearing. ...Dr. Boushey believes these helminths may be secreting a chemical that dampens down the immune system response, so the immune system chills out. If that's true, helminthic therapy may have applications for other immune system disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even inflammatory bowel diseases. However, until he sees more rigorous studies, Dr. Boushey reminds us that hookworms are parasites, and they can cause problems, like anemia. The other concern: that the therapy is experimental and not regulated by the FDA. That doesn't bother Todd. He has no regrets about the treatment. ----- I found Jasper's site: http://autoimmunetherapies.com/ FAQ: http://autoimmunetherapies.com/helminthic_therapy_FAQ.html Here is another article on an earlier researcher of this same therapy (link is to the New York Times site but was very long, so I TinyURL'd it): http://tinyurl.com/pgdlyc "There's a lot of evidence that allergy is just the immune system going a little over the top," he said. "The worms are just turning down the volume." Based on his results, Dr. Maizels said Pritchard's work looked promising. "I think it's quite likely the hookworms will have a similar effect on the human immune system," he said. Some scientists say Dr. Pritchard is walking a fine ethical line by infecting patients with a parasite known to risk hosts' health. Peter Hotez, a microbiologist at George Washington University who is developing a hookworm vaccine, said the parasite was among the primary causes of stunted growth and malnutrition in developing countries. "If a kid is infected with 25 hookworms, he's being robbed of his daily iron requirement, and because the worms suppress the immune system, they can increase the host's susceptibility to diseases like AIDS and malaria," Dr. Hotez said. "So in its current form, I think this therapy is too risky." Still, he supports Dr. Pritchard's work from the perspective of proof of concept, saying, "The real question is could you isolate the molecules the worms are using to suppress the immune system and use them for therapeutic purposes?" Because of the potential side effects, Dr. Pritchard does not envision thousands of patients lined up at clinics to receive parasites along with flu shots. "The worst-case scenario would be to cause damage," he said. "I'm nervous about deliberate infection, but I feel that my hypothesis should be tested rigorously." His long-term goal, he added, is to figure out exactly how the worms turn down the immune-system radar, so he can borrow the tactics to develop alternatives to immune-suppressant and allergy-fighting drugs. "We're looking at the molecular mechanisms the worms are using, and we're hoping to find molecules that veer the immune response away from allergy," he said. A new class of drugs that mimics worms' effects on the immune system could also potentially treat Crohn's disease, arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. Though he eventually hopes to eliminate hookworms entirely from his allergy treatment, Dr. Pritchard has few qualms about venturing where no parasite researcher has gone before. "I gave myself 50 worms, and I felt it," he recounted. "I had stomach pains and diarrhea. But with 10 worms, we've ascertained a dose that does not cause symptoms. The patients are happy. They've kept their worms, and I get an e-mail a day from people all over the world who want to be infected. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ACVCO_26858 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss19 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] JEN C. from Salt Lake City, UT. writes: "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?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ACV_26737 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss20 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Muffin from Millville, NJ writes: "I have been wanting to try ACV for a long time, I believe it could be beneficial for Me but am worried because of multiple health issues, I am Diabetic, Anemic, have Hypertension, Arthritis, Degenerative Disk, Gerd, am Overweight, and suffer from Neuropathy. I take Lantus insulin, gabapentin, lisinopril, zoeloft, percocet, Lovastatin, Terbinafine, and methocarbamol. My question is what are the risk with ACV all these Meds? And what if any are the benefits to bones?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ELIMINATE_26462 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss21 Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Shari B from Small town in, WI writes: "Thank you for the information. I recently was having unexplained muscle pains, head aches, stiffening of joints, chronic fatigue & more. My doctor tested me for numerous things, and he was unable to diagnose my problems. After cutting several things out of my diet (MSG, artificial sweeteners) I was almost functioning normally again, but could not get rid of the pain. When I finally stopped use of my tooth paste, my pain went away. I'm not sure if it was the fluoride, propylene glycol (antifreeze) or the sodium lauryl sulfate. All those ingredients has serious side effects. I tell everyone - read the labels! I brush with baking soda now." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=MA_26411 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss22 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Chris from Ppemberton, BC writes: "I recommend Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices daily for overall health improvement, sports enhancement and general well-being. These practices have been used by millions of people for thousands of years! I personally have been able to control crippling low back pain that lasted for years...with daily practice I have no pain and my flexibility and functional strength improve daily. Tai Chi has been shown to benefit every major system in the body - cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, immune etc. I believe the benefits are endless if you put in the time!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=HR_26211 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss23 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Kristen from Bayonne, NJ writes: "My boyfriend was suffering from severe abdominal pain for nearly 2 days. He had two prior "attacks" months earlier that we beleived were something to do with his gallbladder. He went to the ER afer hours of vomiting and sever abdominal pain. They ran blood tests, cat scan, x-ays, and ultrasound. Finaly we were told that he had gastritis, an inflamed gallbadder and also a low t-cell count. He was prescribed Nexium. I am very concerned about the low t-cell count. Thet did not tell us the count.I would like to know if anyone has a clue as to why the t-cell count could be low? He does not currently have health insurance so he is unable to see a Dr. right now. I would just like a possible cause to put my mind to rest until then." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=ACV_25427 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss24 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Shel from Eugene, OR writes: "I wrote previously to say how impressed I was with oil-pulling. Now I want to sing the praises of ACV. I'm a type O (blood), have never liked sour things and have always avoided vinegar. I recently reread my book and realized that ACV was approved for me. I have a lot of issues--candida, herpes, psoriasis and they have all been improved by taking ACV. My face was seriously broken out with psoriasis, a week ago, and I began applying ACV morning and night and drinking it several times a day in juice, water, whatever. My face is now completely cleared up. I also have a yeast rash almost all the time, from too much sugar, etc. That completely cleared up, too, also with topical application. I also applied it topically to a herpes site that was beginning to tingle and that went away, too. No constipation or bad side effects of any kind. What I would like to point out is that everybody cannot expect to have the same results. That's the beauty of this site and the variety of experiences and remedies available. My other point is that attitude is everything. I never try things with the mindset that it "probably won't work"--why should it not? Sometimes, it's just a case of not having run across the right thing for you. However, people are often loth to admit the psychological aspects of illnesses and many people's specific illnesses are a huge clue about their lives, attitudes and personalities. I think the number one factor in getting well is the willingness to let go of whatever is wrong with you. Many people are dependent on their illnesses without realizing it and a frightening number of people are unwilling to do anything to help themselves. Maybe you will find these comments unappropriate for this website but I think they're valid and my hat is off to the people who organized this website and the people who write in, who have had the courage to try things and thereby help themselves and others. Finally, it is true that there is a period of adjustment before you really see a big change with any natural therapy. Never give up if results aren't immediate--unless, of course, something really drastic happens. I had a few really discouraging days but now I feel better than I have in as long as I can remember (I'm 65 years old.) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/multiple_ailments.html&name=RN_25367 /CURES/multiple_ailments.rss25 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Darcy from Englewood, Colorado writes: "Multiple Illnesses: I was diagnosed with hyperthyroid which leads to different complications in treatment. I am on medication to slow things down and repair the thyroid and also beta blockers. I don't want to be on medication or received radioactive iodine. I see a lot of info for hypo-thyroid but they seem to be very different in cures. I have 5 kidney stones. They seem to be a concern because they want me to have surgery, I cannot because of the thyroid complication. While getting a physical they discovered cervical cancer and a suspicious lump in my breast. With so many different illnesses I really don't know what to do. The doctors don't help and I just get more fatigued daily. I've tried many suggesting on this site but often wonder if it is helping or making matter worse. I drink acv (2 tbls in 16 oz of water), do the oil pulling about 3x a week and try to eat healthy. Any recommendations? My five children surely miss their healthy mom."