http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/side_effects7.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/side_effects7.rss Reported Side Effects Experienced from some of the Home Remedies on Earth Clinic. Mon, 13 Feb 12 05:07:42 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACVBAKINGSODA_73613 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss1 Mon, 13 Feb 12 01:42:43 -0600 Zed from New Haven, Ct Usa writes: "Zed from New Haven CT writes: I have suffered from hypertension for over 10 years and take a combination of Atenolol 50 mg and Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg once daily. This combination keeps my blood pressure at or below 120/80. However, I would love to one day find a natural (non-drug) remedy and get off the medications. I had read about, and tried, ACV by itself but it did not reduce my blood pressure. After reading several posts about using ACV plus baking soda for high blood pressure, I decided to give it a try while monitoring my BP closely. Of course, I continued to take my medication! I took 2 tbsp of ACV plus 1/2 tsp aluminum-free baking soda 3 times a day for three days and my blood pressure spiked as high as 136/104. Of course I stopped the remedy. It took a few days, but my BP came down, though it is still higher than it was before taking the ACV baking soda. I just checked it at 9:43pm and it was 132/92. I thought I'd post this and ask Ted or anyone else for suggestions. I have not given up but I am cautious. Perhaps I did something wrong. I used Eden Organic ACV (Naturally Fermented, Unpasteurized, Raw) and Bob's Red Mill Premium Aluminum Free Baking Soda. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=BORAX_73141 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss2 Tue, 07 Feb 12 08:29:48 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Jenny from Perth, Western Australia writes: "Hi there, well I'm on my 5th day of taking borax (one wet fingertip's worth in warm ACV and honey) as I'm desperately trying to get rid of the rheumatoid arthritis in my feet (I'm 43). Yesterday I noticed one eye was bloodshot, and today the other one is red and my face feels hot, like it's got sunburn. Any ideas? I'll give it one more day and if it gets any worse I'll stop taking it. It's made no difference to the arthritis or anything else btw. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_73027 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss3 Sun, 05 Feb 12 10:01:40 -0600 Mary from Kildare, Ireland writes: "I have osteoporisis and low blood pressure. Would apple cider vinegar be a suitable remedie for me to treat repeated urinary tract infections. It seems to work for so many people and I would love to try it but am worried about lowering my BP. Also cant get my head around the acid or alkaline issues of ACV. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_72577 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss4 Sun, 29 Jan 12 11:04:49 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] La Coneja from Paterson, New Jersey writes: "I don't mean to disgust anyone but I just recently started drinking ACV this month and my menses won't stop. I put 2 cap fulls in a 16oz bottle of water. Since drinking this I have been very heavy & only when I skip does it "slow down. " Is there something wrong with me? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_72303 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss5 Wed, 25 Jan 12 09:50:01 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Georgie from Rapid City, Sd writes: "I started gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide and have been having a real flare-up of acid reflux. A couple of days after stopping the hydrogen peroxide, the acid reflux went away. Then I started ingesting food grade hydrogen peroxide and the acid reflux has returned. Has anyone else experienced this? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=COLONHYDRO_71850 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss6 Fri, 20 Jan 12 15:29:47 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Bp In La from Los Angeles, California, United States writes: "Recently, I did a clay colon cleanse that recommended a follow-up colon hydrotherapy session. Toward the end of the hydrotherapy session, I had intense pain in my upper left abdominal area, as if there was a blockage of some kind, and once the clay was past that area the pain subsided. I want to know if anyone has had the same experience during a hydrotherapy session and what it might be and what can be done? I have not had any professional diagnosis. I am thinking it may be either some kind of polyp, parasite or tumor. Thank you. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=HPIT_71154 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss7 Thu, 12 Jan 12 10:05:28 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Jason from Witham, Essex, England writes: "Hi, I inhaled some hydrogen peroxide 3% from the chemist using a nasal spray into my mouth 4 days ago. I did about 4 pumps 4 times about every 2 hours. Since then I have a burning sensation in my chest, is this normal or should I seek medical advice? Worried " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_71175 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss8 Thu, 12 Jan 12 15:00:34 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Simon from Nazeing, Essex writes: "Hi, was hoping to get some advice from Ted on hydrogen peroxide. I am taking 3 drops twice a day for over a week, but still feel awfully ill. Have had a relapse on ME and have nausea, brain fog, digestive disturbance, etc. Should I continue with the HP? Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you, Simon " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACVH_71133 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss9 Wed, 11 Jan 12 22:35:49 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Misha from Binghamton, New York writes: "Since taking ACV 2x a day 2tsp in 6oz of water and 1tsp of honey, I have been experiencing chest tightness, sneezing and constant runny nose. I do not think this is a healing crisis, but an adverse reaction to the honey. I started this regimen about 2 weeks ago but will stop adding the honey to the mixture and see how that goes. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=IODINE_70351 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss10 Mon, 02 Jan 12 11:32:06 -0600 Elizabeth from Byhalia, Ms, Usa writes: "Why is Lugol's causing me to have horrible pain and nausea in stomach? Should I be using Lugol's transdermally? When first discovering the benefits of iodine, I started with an over the counter iodine tincture. It really gave me better results. Is using this safe or perhaps another brand such as Provodine used transdermally? thanks alot " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_69674 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss11 Thu, 22 Dec 11 09:28:40 -0600 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Amy from Tucson, Arizona writes: "Dear Ted, Been over a month since I found this website and loving it so much (I'm on it everyday :) ). Started taking ACV with BS 5 days on 2 days off every week cured my fever, cough and cold, no back pain, no migraine and feel lots of energy. I'm very, very happy with the results and very thankful for you and everyone for having such good hearts. Unfortunately I've also lost 4 lbs in a month which isn't neccessary :(. My question for you is : " Since taking ACV and BS my health have been improved so much. Is there a way for me to take ACV without losing weight (keeping my weight the same)? How to gain weight while taking ACV? I'm waiting for your answer. Thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_69399 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss12 Sun, 18 Dec 11 10:47:18 -0600 Special01 from Indianapolis, In, Usa writes: "Has anyone else experienced choking while taking ACV and eating red meat? I was taking ACV daily for all the benefits it offers. I developed a cough which seems to have developed into choking when eating certain foods. I can no longer eat any rice at all. I love rice but it gets caught in my throat and the only way I can get it out is to vomit it up. If anyone has a remedy please help!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_69379 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss13 Sat, 17 Dec 11 23:14:17 -0600 Hirize from Nashville, Tennessee, Usa writes: "Is it possible for anyone to have an allergic reaction to hydrogen peroxide??? My wife has been having sinus problems and congestion for some time. I read that a mixture of. 45 of 1% mixture in a cool mist vaporizer would help clear up these type of problems. However on the second night we used it she began coughing and wheezing immediately when she walked into the bedroom where the vaporizer was running after having had it on for about an hour as if she was having an allergic reaction to it. It took about two hours to recover from it. Has anyone ever heard of any person having an allergic reaction to peroxide??? If not, what could have caused this reaction??? Any help would be appreciated. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_69121 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss14 Wed, 14 Dec 11 08:02:30 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] El from Cairns, Australia writes: "Hi, I have been taking only a couple of drops of 3% food grade peroxide on my tongue for about 2 weeks. I have noticed my vision is slightly blurry. Is this normal? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=BSM_68828 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss15 Sat, 10 Dec 11 19:19:05 -0600 Billie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me figure out why I have started reacting to the blackstrap molasses. I read about it last year and started to take it in a glass of warm water with ACV and manuka honey, it was great for about 3-4 months, I felt fantastic I pulled out about 20 grey hairs that had colour at the root... Life was wonderful ;-) Then I started to react to it, my knuckles on the left index finger first get inflamed then the right, then the next finger and so on till all the joints on my fingers are inflamed and burning then they become so bad they crack open and weep... I stopped taking it and they got better... I tried it again last week and within 2 days I has the allergy started on the left finger. I don't eat vegemite either anymore as I have the same above reaction.. I tried it again 1 month ago just a tiny it on my bread... The next day I woke up itching my finger which had become inflamed.. I'm allergic to GLUTEN and LACTOSE and I haven't ingested anything containing these for 12 yrs now ( I got diagnosed at 22)... My symptoms for these started when I was 18, 3 years after I had my tonsils removed, previously I had lived on penicilon and antibiotics ( I feel like the poison in my body from the food I ate came out through my tonsils and then after they were removed they came out in other ways). the symptoms were the same on the fingers, but I also suffered from hives and boils on the face and neck, asthma, eczema on my eyelids.. Has anyone got any thoughts why I'm reacting to BSM now? I would really love to be able to take it again.. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=GSE_68644 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss16 Wed, 07 Dec 11 22:36:43 -0600 Tristan from Brisbane, Australia writes: "Does anyone else get dry eyes from brushing with GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract). Please let me know. Thanks. Tristan. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=GSE_68523 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss17 Tue, 06 Dec 11 10:02:21 -0600 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Tristan from Brisbane, Qld, Australia writes: "Hi, I've been brushing with GSE, and it's great. But I get dry eyes when I do; I stop and my dry eyes get better. Has anyone else had this happen, also? I really would like to continue brushing with GSE. Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=OILPULLING_68368 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss18 Sat, 03 Dec 11 20:50:45 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Jenny from Atlanta, Georgia, Usa writes: "Hi. I have been oil pulling for a week with sunflower oil. I am type A blood. Is fever a usual side effect? I've had a low grade (99-100) fever off and on for a few days. I've noticed in general after oil pulling in the AM I get dizzy and really hungry and then a burst of energy in the afternoon and then unbelievable sleepiness sets in. Anxiety levels are heightened as well. Anyone else? Let's commiserate. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=BP_68026 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss19 Wed, 30 Nov 11 10:28:35 -0600 Katie from Indianapolis, Indiana, Usa writes: "I know of someone who has an 11 yr old girl who lives with them and she requires this child to ingest 3 to 4 heaping teaspoons of ground black pepper each day, I am thinking that this cannot be healthy, but the individual says it is a home remedy for a constant cough ( child sounds like they have croup ) Any posts or ideas of what actions if any I should take toward the child in questions health. I have thought of calling Child Protective Services, but am unable to find ANY internet info on that amount of black pepper ingestation. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=OILPULLING_68118 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss20 Wed, 30 Nov 11 22:35:07 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Newbyop from Silver Spring, Md writes: "I stumble upon this website, and found interested Oil pulling so decided to try it, I have been OP for the past 4 days, however I have developed a really bad headache its mostly preassure on my forehead, I was wondering if this is part of the detox process, has anyone else experience these symptoms, I'm not sure if I should keep doing it. I am also doing the 3tbls of ACV in my water daily and 1tblsp fo Blackstrap Molasses daily, Since all this I'm not feeling that great not sure if this is for me or if this is part of the process. Thanks! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=OILPULLING_68010 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss21 Tue, 29 Nov 11 22:23:24 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Martika from Cumberland, Ri writes: "This is for Ted in Bangok, can you reply as to why when I did the OP I had such severe upper mid back and chest pain I was in tears and the canker sores are worse I had to stop using this. Now the bad taste in my mouth is awful over 1 week I have stopped but the odor and bad taste are terrible along with watering of the mouth and nausea. I would like you to tell me how to use sodium perborate/ magnesium chloride or the pennywoth and where I can buy them. Please reply. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_67615 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss22 Thu, 24 Nov 11 09:08:38 -0600 Kalki from Mumbai, India writes: "ACV has worked for me on separate occasions for a completely blocked nose and for sticky bowel movement. Both times, the welcome difference was felt by the 3rd day. I took 2 tbsps of ACV in 1 litre of water and drank it throughout the day. Last month, I took 2 tbsps of ACV in 8 oz of water, 3 times a day as recommended as I felt a severe cold building up. The cold was stopped in its tracks but mild, more or less dormant facial dermatitis (on neck too) flared up like anything. The rashes started first. After 3 days, my face started swelling and kept it up. And the itching.... Horrible is too mild a word for it! Only aloe vera juice directly from the leaf helped with the itching. Stopped it within 5 minutes [after a few days of experimenting with a lot of remedies including ACV (with water 1:1) topically]. Till then it was difficult to even sleep. After a few days of putting up with the rashes and swelling (I had reduced all my allergies previously by diet control), I went on a sprouts and fruits only diet (only one item at a time and only 4 items a day. Yes! ) to help my body recover. I stopped ACV at that time. I do not apply anything but natural stuff on my skin due to previous allergies. It's 2 weeks later now on my diet, and my skin is limping back to normal. I still look like I have a medium case of sunburn, with dry flaky, bumpy skin. Thankfully not itching from the inside. Some discomfort remains due to the dryness. The skin on my face and neck in the affected parts is noticeably very much darker. It looks like a line drawn all around the base of my neck and one side's dark brown and the other light brown. Can ACV do this?Was it a healing crisis? Was it the concentrated dose? Even if so, does it take 2 weeks , and continuing, for it to leave the body? Will this change or remain like this? My family and I have had many good experiences with ACV. I want to continue but am scared of a worsening of all this. Confused... Any help will be appreciated. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=IODINE_67642 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss23 Thu, 24 Nov 11 14:24:59 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Cecile from Cape Town, South Africa writes: "Firstly, my sincere thank you to all at EC for providing this great platform for discussion and advice. I have started supplementing with Lugols iodine, the prescribed dose of 50mg or 8dr a day the prophylactic dosage for fibrocystic disease... Been doing this for 3 weeks... I have experienced normal detox reactions... BUT to my absolute horror, my weight is increasing at an alarming rate... 5kg in 3 weeks! WHA! Anybody else with this experience? Will the situation remedy itself with time? I urgently need advice... " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=BORAX_67404 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss24 Mon, 21 Nov 11 09:45:29 -0600 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Aim75 from Kane, Pa writes: "Hi, I have a weird side effect of trying Borax for my arthritis. First, I seem to have kidney pain when taking doses of 1/8 tsp and higher. This is nothing new, certain things do give my kidneys problems since I had a E-coli infection in my blood 12 years ago. So I've been taking a little spoon, and just dipping the wet tip of it in and swishing it in my water. Kidney problem solved. Here is the weird side effect... I get this strange headache that is located at the tip of my head... Not really a headache, just a strange pressure or ache at the very center tip of my head. I've had this pain before, years ago, when I was really stressed and it used to be pretty bad that it would affect my thinking. But that went away years ago, and now it seems the borax brings it on again ever so slightly. Anybody have any ideas what this means? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/side_effects.html&name=ACV_67146 /Remedies/side_effects7.rss25 Thu, 17 Nov 11 09:27:50 -0600 [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Tammi from Sutherland, Ne writes: "I been taking Apple Cider Vinegar (2ts to 12ozs of water) and drinking slowly thoughout the day but my huband complains of it causing really, really bad breath on me. I like the way my body feels but I don't want to cause other people discomfort around me. He claims it's coming from my stomach. I become so aware of the problem and when I stop taking it my breath is fine. Any suggestions? Please offer. "