http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/side_effects4.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/side_effects4.rss Reported Side Effects Experienced from some of the Home Remedies on Earth Clinic. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:25:21 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_35086 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:45 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Janie D from Mattoon, Illinois writes: "I was just wondering if anyone has had severe itching brought on by the use of Apple Cidar Vineger and/or by eating organic honey? Since using the APV and honey (but not at the same time). I have had severe, severe itching of the skin and the scalp. The itching was so bad, I went and had my head checked for lice - I also thought I was suffering from bed bugs since I had been travelling and staying in hotels throughout the summer and perhaps thinking I got a case of bed bugs! We have a dog too so I thought it was from fleas! I was lice free, bug free and flea free but...the itching was driving me crazy! Could it be that I was alergic and was having a reaction to maybe the "over-usage" of them? I was drinking about an ounce of APV with lemon and water everyday. I would also have a rice cake with yogurt and organic honey as my breakfast pretty much every day. I decided a few weeks ago that I would eliminate those two things from my daily diet to see if the itching would go away. Well.... IT DID! I am not fond of trying the ACV vinegar ever again nor the honey. I have been reading things on honey that persuade me that it is more "NOT" good for you than it would be good! I would like to hear from others if the ACV has had an "itchy" affect on you and/or the honey, or the combination of both? Right now I am scared to try either for fear that the "Itchiatis" will come back again! It was simply unbearable! I strongly believe that it was one or the other or both the ACV/Honey that has caused the itching. These are the two things that I had added to my diet over the summer that gave me reason to think that they were the culprit. I had not changed my other food habits and pretty much eat the same thing everyday. I am a vegan (organic) too and am very particular about what I eat. Thank you for your time. Please address this issue. Janie D " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_34257 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss2 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:51 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Jae from Baltimore, Md writes: "I am so glad I found this website. I had read about the benefits of acv and used it about a yr ago but not consistently. I have been taking it for about 1 a wk and a half and I feel like it is working. My question is what are some of the side effects? I have had some loose stool, wierd stomach sensations, feeling mucous in my throat, headaches. Is this just a result of detoxing. I have been taking it 3x a day and my stomach is flatter. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_34099 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss3 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:47:07 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Sharan from Banglaore, Karnataka, India writes: "Thanks for all the advice and recommendation on ACV. It is really useful. Tried for the first time yesterday - 250 ml water 2 table spoon of ACV , Purified American Garden Brand. Liked the taste , but 3 - 4 hrs later for all most 24 hrs ( even now ) feeling slight head ache and feeling little tired . Is that because of less bicarbonates in my body ? and ACV is producing this side effects ? If neutralised with Baking soda, will there be any reduction in the efficacy of ACV for weight loss . Pl. let me know Sharan" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=OILPULLING_34034 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss4 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:20:00 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] John from Chicago, Illinois writes: "I tried oil pulling twice for a sinus infection - it did absolutely nothing aside from giving me a horrible case of acid reflux for days - please beware of this therapy - it can have dire side effects!! I wish I had never tried this horrid thing! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_33830 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss5 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:50:13 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Annie from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I drank apple cider vinegar straight (about a shot's glass worth), chased with water once a day. Pretty soon thereafter, my monthly cycle began getting heavier. I did not make the connection at first. Then eventually I noticed that my hair was shedding more than usual, and I even developed a nickel-sized bald spot near the front of my hairline. Also, my energy level was really getting low. I'm a runner, and I found that I could barely run three miles when in the past I could easily run 8 - 13 miles!! At this point I was really trying to figure out what the heck was going on. I realized that the only thing I was doing differently was drinking the ACV. Well, I stopped drinking the ACV and my monthly cycle went back to normal flow. I put two and two together and realized that the ACV was causing me to bleed so much that I was becoming anemic with low iron, which in turn caused the fatigue and hair loss. Anyway, I stopped the ACV and started taking some iron pills, and now I am totally back to my strong, normal self, and my hair has grown back. ACV may help many people, but it definitely did not help me at all." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_33432 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss6 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:34:24 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Sdgaud95 from New Bedford, Ma writes: "Hello, I am 33 yr old female and have been suffering from Acid reflux for about three years now. Have been on omperazole, nexium and am currently on protonix. Everyone of these have helped for a couple of months then its back to the same tightness in throat constant nausea, upset stomach and regertation. My GI tells me I have a weakened valve in my esophagus.. I tried 2 tsps.of ACV with 8 ounces of water right before my meals three times a day for only four days and i did not feel any difference accept very jittery and sleepy and don't know if its because i'm anemic I weight about 105 lb. and am 5feet tall. I am constantly taking 40mg protonix in the evening but I wake up nauseated. Can I still stay on protonix and do the acv or do I have to quit the protonix and should I also limit the acv I take so I won't feel so jittery. also, how long does it take to see a differnce in the acid reflux if i continue to do the acv....please help desperate...." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=COCONUTOIL_33151 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss7 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:25:36 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Anglalov from Brooklyn, Ny 11228 writes: "Coconut oil and Stomach Upset: I didn't read your article as yet, but I wanted to write abuot how I got sick from eating coconut oil on whole wheat bread..I thought I could substitute the c.o. for butter..It didn't taste bad, but I could not tolerate it..I had some baking soda and that helped me considerably. Thank you.." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_32936 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss8 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:44:43 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Fgbimom from Arcadia, Florida writes: "I just started using 1 tsp. of ACV with 1tsp. of honey mixed in with just a little water. I take this three times daily. After taking this for a day and a half, I have a severe ulcer in my mouth, which causes my ear to hurt and my jaw to swell. And my lips have broken out with cold sores. Can you tell me if this is because I am taking this, and what might be happening? Could it be that my body is trying to detox, or is it just too much acid for my system?? Any knowledgeable help would be appreciated." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=COCONUTOIL_32131 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss9 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:52:52 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Carol from Morris, Al. United States 35116 writes: "i started virgin coconut oil . i felt much better to start with 2 TABLESPOONS . after 2 weeks i started getting very weak . i take thyroid meds,blood pressuremeds, sleep meds., my blood pressure went up ( the top number )145/80 with heatbeat 65. my legs are like jelly . i have no nausa or throwing up, is this normal ? has my thyroid level dropped too low? i read all the blogs and no one said anythinge about weakness . please answer" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_31880 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss10 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:22:19 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Marilyn from Oswego, Il writes: "Please could someone answer me this question? I have been having a terrible time with my skin itching and breaking out since taking ACV. Could I be allergic to it? What is the chance of this? I have a small scratch on my wrist and put diluted ACV on it and it started to itch and burn. I want to take this so bad but wonder if it could be causing all my skin problems. I need help ASAP . Thank you so very much" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_31518 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss11 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:50:31 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Granny Laura from Waco, Tx writes: "My son takes apple cider vinegar for his digestion, my daughter will sometimes drink pickle juice for her GERD. So, I thought I would try some ACV myself. I swallowed about a tablespoon and chased it w/half a glass of water. Surprise!! My stomach immediaterly started burning below the ribs on the right side, a place bigger than a quarter. I had been sick and passed out in the floor a couple of nights before. I'd had a huge pain that radiated to most of my body from my stomach or heart area. My nitro pill did nothing so it wasn't my heart. I would have called an ambulance but I couldn't get to a phone. When I got better I just went to bed. The doc did tests for h pylori and c difficile the next day, no results yet. But, I think I now have my own diagnosis after the ACV and looking up the kind of pain I had. It was a perforated ulcer. Now, I said all that to say this: If you feel anything in your stomach when you take the ACV, see a doctor ASAP!!! I had been having that pain only not as bad (dull ache)and just ignored it. I did a lookup on VCO for ulcers and am now taking that. I had some I had bought for cooking, But, the best use for it I had found was washing myself in the shower w/exfoliating gloves and putting VCO on head to toe after I turn the water off in the shower. Then I dry off w/an old towel. WOW! My skin looks and feels GREAT!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACVBAKINGSODA_31294 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss12 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:52:31 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Golditoo from Rockport, Mass., Usa writes: "I have posted on this subject before and am eager to hear from others who have encountered this situation: Since I have been taking apple cider vinegar (and 1/4 tsp baking soda), I have been having a great problem with insomnia, of the restless leg variety. Could it be that the increased metabolism is affecting my thyroid meds? I have had hypothyroidism for decades. This is a very troubling problem. I find myself at 4 a.m. taking sleeping pills just to SLEEP! Should I cut my thyroid meds in half? I would appreciate any comments from those who have experienced this." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_31223 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss13 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:54:19 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Karunadiva from San Rafael, Cailfornia, United States writes: "Hi, I tried the apple cider vinegar remedy because I ready so many posts that it helped with acid reflux. First I took 1 tablespoon with 16 ounces of water, I woke up in the night with right side kidney pain, the second time I took 1 tablespoon with 8 ounces of water and had both side kidney pain. So I get it that it was too strong, but I am afraid to try again because I am worried I have harmed my kidneys. So my questions are: Has anyone had kidney pain with ACV? Do you think it could have harmed my kidneys? Do you think by simply dillutting it more, it will help? Why DOES this hurt my kidneys? Basically any infor on ACV and its relationship to kidneys would be helpful. thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=MRT_30224 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss14 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:23:47 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Tammy from Lincoln, Iowa writes: "Recently I have gotten a couple of small cuts or nicks. Very small. They should have bled a bit but stopped after a minute of pressure, but they didn't. It took a few minutes with a tightly wrapped bandage. -Which got soaked. It wasn't frightening, as I said they were small nicks. But I wonder what if I really got hurt. What I want to know is, is something ,or a combination of things, that I am taking making my blood thinner? Here is a list of what I take daily. 2 tsp dietary supplement oil 2 caps mineral dietary supplement 2 Tbs tea dietary supplement 1 Tbs raw local honey 2 Tbs ACV 1 Tbs coconut oil 1 Tbs black strap molasses 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp cinnamon" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_30025 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss15 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:08:34 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Alicia from Madrid, Spain writes: "Hello everyone and thanks Earth Clinic for your site. I have started using ACV and all my joints hurt, knees the most, the ends of finger and toes and like the whole body aches, is anybody experiencing this delight, is it a side effect of detoxing or what can it be? I like the instant tonic of ACV with apple juice or pineapple juice but this feeling is scaring me a little. HELP HELP SOS!! Thank you people." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_29995 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss16 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:55:34 EDT Kristin from Lincoln, Nebraska writes: "I see many side effects of ACV that mirror what happens to the body when it detoxes. Do an internet search on symptoms when detoxing. Aches, pains, breakouts, headaches, etc., are all symptoms of the body dumping toxins into the bloodstream to be expelled. Of course if any of these symptoms are life-threatening immediately seek medical attention. ACV sends the body into rapid cleansing/detoxing. I would recommend if the symptoms are too great/unbearable to cut back on the amount of ACV being taken. I've been drinking around 2 TBSP of ACV mixed in with home-brewed kombucha twice a day for around two months, and I'm still breaking out, but every day it's a little better. I just know it's from my body detoxing a lot of built-up garbage. I only get nauseous when taking my ACV/Kombucha blend if I don't have any food in my stomach." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_29872 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss17 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:41:58 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Daniela from Chestnut Ridge, New York writes: "Hi everyone :) I would like ask you for help. Does anyone of you had hard time at the bathroom after drinking acv with soda (by receipt) it is just second day what i am using it but after today's second drink i had to run to the bathroom. I almost put it to my pains. Than i had to go again maybe 3 times. Oh i think i left there everything what i had in my body. I drunk it 15 min before my lunch on empty stomach and than after maybe another 15 min had lunch. I got lucky :) i was home lol Thank you for answers have a nice day ;)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_29528 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss18 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:17:31 EDT [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Shalini from Walnut Creek, CA, USA writes: "I have been taking ACV for sometime after diluting 2 tsp in a glass of water, 2 times a day. I have found it highly beneficial for general health. However ever since I started taking it, all my joints click a lot! I was wondering if anyone has experienced this and/or has recommendations. Thanks!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=COCONUTOIL_29415 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss19 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:22:09 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Jovi from Manila, Philippines writes: "Hi, i started taking 1tbsp virgin coconut oil on june 1, 2009. finished my menstrual period on june 22. june 25, i started to have discharge of seemingly a small amount of dry blood for a week.july 1, i had a huge discharge of blood clot that seemed dry. from july 2 up to now, ive had a small amount of fresh blood discharge. i still take vco. could this be a clensing effect? anyone experienced this?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_29024 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss20 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:43:28 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] bang55 from Kuala Lumpur, WP writes: "After reading so much about ACV, I tried it and have been on it for more then 1 month now. Initially I felt energized and great. Now I always end up with bloated tummy and recently for the past 10 days, my tongue is bitter. Temporarily I have stopped taking it. I started off with 1 tbls of ACV and 1 tbls of Blackstrap Molasses in 8 oz of purified water. I want to continue with ACV for at least 6 months, can anyone advice. Thanks" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_28982 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss21 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:07:30 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Mai-lee from Upstate, N.Y. writes: "Hi . I stated on ACV about a week ago, I have been having very loose Bowel movement, Is this from the ACV???" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_28749 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss22 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:27:36 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Hazel from Canberra, Australia writes: "I tried taking half a tablespoon of ACV in the morning with the intention of building up to a full tablespoon or more, however every time I take it for more than a few days my hair dries out and becomes like straw. Has anyone else had a similar reaction to taking ACV?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_28771 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss23 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:58:37 EDT PEA from Santa Barbara, California writes: "Don't put the wrong amount of ACV in the 8oz water!!! Ive noticed all that have issues with this remedy or adverse effects are people putting WAY TOO MUCH ACV in the water. They all complain it doesn't work but, they are putting 1 or 2 Table Spoons of ACV! The REMEDY IS 2 TEASPOONS!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=COCONUTOIL_28358 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss24 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:22:15 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Jennifer from Phoenix, Arizona, USA writes: "I have had malabsorption issues for sometime. My ND wanted me to introduce 100% virgin coconut oil into my diet because of the medium chain fatty acids. I needed to gain weight and muscle. I was using 2T per day in fruit smoothies, cooking, or on toast. Loved the flavor but the side effects were not good. My ND pooh-poohed my questions about possible side effects so I was extremely relieved to find this forum with postings from a number of people who have experienced what I did. My side effects were: severe stomach and gut pain with bloating and tenderness, bad reflux (which I had never had before), heart palpitations, severe sleeplessness, general anxiety-like symptoms, concentration problems, even gum sensitivity . . . just a general sense of continually deteriorating function the longer I was on it. After researching this forum I went off the oil and the symptoms I listed disappeared within two weeks. Although I have no doubt it is a great product for many people, I will never take it again. It just isn't okay for one food item to make me that ill and affect so many areas of my life. The bottom line for me is to learn to listen to my own body and to respect and act on those messages." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_28287 /Remedies/side_effects4.rss25 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:49:05 EDT [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] REKHA from PUNE, INDIA writes: "I have been regularly reading your website,thank you, its truly informative &lucid. I have been having varicose veins, &controlled diabetes, i took ACV and felt much better, but i feel i'm loosing weight, while my doc insists i should gain atleast 2 kgs--- please guide and advise, my husband suddenly had gout, has been taking ACV for the past 2 days, though the pain is less, the swelling has not yet gone., please guide."