12/17/2009: Terry from West Chester, Pa writes: "Hello Ted, Do you have any blood work on this person? It would be interesting to see liver enzymes and viral load levels now. Thank you. Terry"

12/23/2009: Deb from Chicago, Il, Usa writes: "I was on interferon/ribovarin for almost 5 yrs.--a study. It ruined my nervous system, brain is foggy now. I am wondering if the ACV and 3% hydrogen peroxide has killed the hep c virus. I do have cirrosis (sp?) of the liver from drinking. I am very tired of being sick. Any ideas? Been taking Milk Thistle, 1000mgs for a year and before that 500mgs for about 2 yrs. This year I added ALA once a day along w other vitamins."

01/02/2011: Marisa from New York, NY writes: "Dear Ted, I wish to implement your latest advice got my husband. I was not completely clear on the treatment. You wrote "The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). " what does 55 minute 4 dose mean? I so wish to try this, but want to get it right! Forever grateful, Marisa"

07/11/2011: Janice from Sherman Oaks, California Usa writes: "Hi, I have been diagnosed with hep c; also have psoriasis of late. Very comforting to see these potential natural remedies. I seriously do not want to take the conventional treatment. I'm wondering if there is any substitute for the aspirin on 55 lysine, c, zinc regimen?

Thanks much."

07/16/2011: Paula from East Patchogue, Ny, Usa writes: "I have Hep C with no symptoms at all, all liver levels normal, liver healthy. My doctor still recommended I take the 48 weekly injections of interferon treatment with oral meds. I chose not to go that route. I am now seeing a homeopathic MD who has recommended phyllanthus, 2 caps 3x/day, zinc 30mg, milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid 600 mg/daily. Meditation and lots of spring water.

I have not been tested again but plan on waiting a few more months before the testing. Since I had no symptoms it is difficult to gage any progress. My Gynocologist discovered it after doing a series of tests since I was a new client."

08/20/2011: V from Hep C Land, Usa writes: "I saw that you were unable to take grapefruit for your Hep C. I looked into it and found that naringin is the bioflavinoid in grapefruit with the properties against the virus. You may want to look into taking a naringin supplement since you said the juice was not an option due to sugar content. I found the best deal for the capsules on Swanson's."

11/02/2011: Richard from Volo, Illinois, Usa writes: "In 1993 after giving blood I was informed that I had Hep C. Naturally, I was shocked upon hearing this news so I went into the doctor for testing. The results were confirmed. I decided to quit drinking alcohol and lived in denial for the next 16 years. I read sporatically about any possible cures for my condition and discovered that interferon was basically my only chance for clearing myself of the virus.

I began taking milk thistle tablets about 10 years ago and didn't completely quit drinking alcohol but drank very infrequently. I read somewhere about 5 years ago that the compound in grapefruit killed the virus. I hated grapefruit but found a way to start liking it. I ate a grapefruit everyday and many times I would drink pure grapefruit juice (the one that is in the refrigerated section of the grocery). I also discovered that in Japan they found that people who consumed at least two cups of coffee daily had a significantly lower risk of liver cancer. I love coffee so no problem there!! And, green tea. Green tea is also very good for you. I love tea!!

Two years ago I went in for full blood work and was told that I DO NOT HAVE HCV. Stay positive and do the right things for yourself and I pray that you will be blessed too."

11/07/2011: Jd from Okc, Oklahoma writes: "Here's support for the grapefruit extract remedy:

But a new study just released shows that nature seems to be able to do what Big Pharma can't -- kill thevirus without damaging cells in the body. Scientists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that two plant-derived bioflavonoids, catechin and naringenin, display powerful antiviral activity on tissue culture infected with hepatitis C.

Dr. Samuel Wheeler French Jr. , MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA and researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, presented the findings in an American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) symposium on "Pathobiology of Liver Injury and Fibrosis" at the national Experimental Biology 2011 conference, which is currently underway in Washington, D. C.

A liver pathologist, Dr. Wheeler previously found that another plant-derived bioflavonoid, quercetin used by many people as a nutritional supplement, can help stop production of the hepatitis C virus without any cell toxicity.

Dr. French and his research team's next step is to test catechin and naringenin on patients with a Phase I clinical trial.

"We now have several new compounds we can test to see if they reduce virus infection, " Dr. French said in a press statement. "The positive thing about this family of compounds is that they are non-toxic, and can be taken at high doses. Bioflavonoids represent a very promising therapy with very few side effects that could help millions of people."

For more information:
http://experimentalbiology.org/"

12/30/2011: R from Boca Raton, Florida writes: "Hi, I need to know more about this HEPS C CURED UPDATED that was posted.... Lysine, aspirin, vit C dosage? what was that 55 minutes? Thank you so much. My email address is angelusa10(at)gmail.com God Bless you all. Angel

....Eyes were yellow, energy level low, painful areas in liver, lymph node congestion causing pain. The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). The dose were continued for 4 days 4 dose each, and the attacks and symptoms disappeared. The HEP C viruses have two major weaknesses: mainly lysine and aspirin."

01/09/2012: Karen from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hi, I was wondering where I could get a complete guide line for taking the hepatitis C treatment.

My understanding is that I take the lysine & aspirin every 55 minutes for four doses 4 days in a row. Do I do this on a monthly basis?

I would also like more info on the BHT treatment. Can I combine?

Thanks"

01/10/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Karen form Quebec, I have NO opinion on the other treatements you mention as a treatment for hepatitis C. I have discussed BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene many times now as such a treatment ]. I beleive it to be a very effective treatment. And other forum members have stated dramatic positive results with this treatment for hepatitis C.

Based on the feedback available: One 350mg dosage taken with a gulp of water TWICE a day has been very effective for who have tried the BHT.

BUT, this may very well be too much for thin or lean people. From the feedback available: The less fat tissue your body is made up of, the less BHT is required or desired.

This treatment works very well but this dosage issue is still an important issue. For everyone trying this treatment: Start out with very low dosages and find out what dosage you are comfortable with. I see no reason for even fairly large people to be taking any more than that 350mg of BHT taken TWICE a day. I weighed about 180 pounds when I first discovered this treatment for hepatitis C and never took more than two 200mg, capsules a day to successfully treat my infection of hepatitis C.

This dosage issue is still a big question that has not been clearly defined at this time.

Also: I see no reason why the BHT treatment can not be used with other treatments as long as the BHT is taken seperately, at a different time and NOT mixed together with other compounds. Simply wait at least one hour after taking the BHT before taking any other treatment to allow for the BHT and it`s metabolites to be absorbed....Oscar"

01/11/2012: Timh from Louisville, Usa writes: "Karen, as an opportunity to correct a mistake while offering an alternative to E. C. Member recommendations for Hep-C, here is a link to a site of *(not)Dr. ) Lloyd Wright who cured himself of this disease with natural treatments. Here is a link http://alternativemedicinesolution.com/Alternative_Medicine_Books

Good luck."

01/18/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Ted or anyone knows if the natural form of Aspirin ---White Willow Bark is also effective antiviral. I have a likely undiagnosed case of Hep-C or any other viral hep as I respond to natural antiviral treatments. Day before yesterday I drank Colloidal Silver, took Lysine and St. John'sWort throughout the day and felt much better that night and following day. Last night and this morning I took 3 cps White Willow Bark with noticeable improvements today, especially muscle tone (now feel like I'm hulking). Licorice Root NAC DMG also yeilds improvement but raises blood pressure to dangerous levels, so have discontinued.

My first symptoms were an orange colored substance covering my lower legs and feet (this was first seen during an episode of acute leukemia in the hospital with the nurse removing large amounts on washcloth regularly). For yrs I complained to doctors of the possibility of Liver problems, but never any diagnosis. Liver got much better after gallbladder cleanse and Milk Thistle; but the orange colored film still remains yrs later but not nearly as bad as the few mo. of critical episode. For the last several yrs the orange film only appears in between my toes in small amounts, I mention this because I never really got obviously jaundiced and this seems likely similar side effect. I suppose the Milk Thistle as well as other nutritional & herbal supplements could create a false negative liver panel blood results.

Am going to try (trial) the BHT soon and report any changes.

Any comments welcome and I will post results."

01/18/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Timh, I've never seen or heard of this so won't be of much help. As Ted and others have found that fungus is a cause of cancer I wonder if it is a form of it, especially as it is in between your toes. Interesting that the colour is orange as I have seen iridescent orange pus come out of a skin cancer."

02/08/2012: Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Pakistan writes: "Dear Sir/ I have read your discussion, I am a carrier of hepatitis B and doctors completely make me helpless as they have no cure for this, but I am hopeful from that BHT which you mentioned, and I want to know that if I didn't get the BHT, did it have any alternative? I'm from pakistan and it is not available here in pakistan.. Please help me."

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Islahuddin from Hyderabad, BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene ] is a specific compound that has proven special properties that NO other compound has been proven to possess. There are other similar compounds that exist such as BHA [ butylated hydroxyanisole ] that have shown similar, but less effective properties.

So, BHT is the product to go with if you can get it. Also BHT is much more available than BHA is. There are other compounds discussed in this forum that others have discussed that THEY say have been shown to be effective as a treatment for the different hepatitis viruses.

You can click onto that AILMENTS tab to read about these other treatments for viral hepatitis. I have NO experience with these other treatments and can NOT give an opinion on how good they work for that reason....Oscar"

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Follow up posting to Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Well my previous posting to you is NO help because you are saying you can NOT purchase BHT. I have read some of the other postings regarding the treatment of viral hepatitis in this forum.

In my opinion: GRAPEFRUIT SEED extract seems very promising. Now if you can not buy the extract you can surely buy grapefruits. I would recommend taking the seeds of the grapefruit and grind them up. You need to grind these seeds up or you simply poop them out and do NOT get the desired effect.

There IS scientific evidence that the compounds that occur in grapefruit seeds that can be used as a food preservative ALSO have proven anti-microbial properties. That is why they work as a food preservative. Here is but one of many links about all that: http://naturalingredient.org/GSE_Interview.html

A number of people in this forum have reported very good results with the use of grapefruit seed extacts for the treatment of viral hepatitis. And like I said: If you cannot purchase the extracts you can surely purchase grapefruits. Grind the seeds up before eating them. The extracts WILL be there. Just squish them up to break up the vacuales to release the extracts.

I have NO idea as to how much to take per day. Can any of you other forum members help Islahuddin with some specifics as to dosages ? I do think 3 or 4 seeds per day would at least be safe and perhaps very effective. I really do NOT know. Any help out there ? ...Oscar"

02/08/2012: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand writes: "I think that you are onto something with regards grapefruit.. It's a cross between a lemon and an orange. In "reeves herbal" It states that of all fruits, the lemon is number one in maintaining the nations health. I've been drinking orange juice with a lemon cut up and immersed in it for a few hours.. For a couple of weeks. Added to it is a capfull of ACV.. which you can't taste, plus eating half a grapefruit a day, I'm sure apart from any other benefits it improves eyesight."

[YEA]  02/08/2012: Tazzle from Anhedonia, Southwest Usa writes: "My story is about what cartilage did for my little arthritic dog. I hope it is useful.

Last Thanksgiving I removed cartilage and skin leftover from boiling our turkey carcass, and blended it up with some hot water in my Vitamix. It made a kind of meat Jello that I have been adding to my old terrier's grain-free food. She has become like a different dog!

Before I could only walk her about a mile or two because she would get sore and become very slow. But now she can easily walk twice that distance with plenty enough energy left to jump in the car all by herself afterwards. I always used to have to lift her in and out of the car, she couldn't do it on her own.

I just now made the dog another batch of blended up cartilage, this time from a goose. I also hear Vitamin C helps you assimilate collagen into your tissues, I might try giving her some of that, too."

02/08/2012: Bridget from Russellville, Kentucky writes: "I have a bump near my eye that randomly popped up about 6 months ago. At first I thought it was a infected pimple and tried to pop it swelled and became very big. After a few weeks of leaving it alone it went back down. A lot of people say it could be a wart but a pharmacist told me to not use the wart removal because she never seen a wart look like that. Looked more of a cyst. I've tried everything.. I've read alot of people say use castor oil on here. DOES IT WORK?? What are the pros and cons of using?! Thanks!"

EC: "Juglans nigra, commonly known as black walnut or American walnut, is a tree species native to eastern North America. It grows mostly alongside rivers, from southern Ontario, Canada west to southeast South Dakota, south to Georgia, northern Florida and southwest to central Texas." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_walnut'

04/28/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn writes: "Mohammed from Birmingham, U K -4/26/08 Are you re-enameling your teeth by eating the black walnut kernels as food - if not what part are you using and how?"

09/16/2009: Cindy from Cochrane, Wi, usa writes: "could you give more information on using black walnut for tooth enamel? thank you"

[YEA]  06/01/2011: Heidinelson621 from Bend, Or, Usa writes: "I want to confirm that black walnut does indeed re-grow tooth enamel. My daughter, who has cerebral palsy, had several of her adult teeth come in with almost no enamel on them (due to large amounts of medications given to her at a young age). We have been worried sick about this and I was convinced that she would end up having some major dental work done.

About three weeks ago I remembered reading somewhere that black walnut can help with tooth enamel, so bought a bottle of "Black Walnut ~fresh green hulls" tincture and began giving her a dropperful in her morning tea and also a dropperful in her afternoon beverage whenever I remembered to. Last week while brushing her teeth I suddenly noticed that her teeth were very white with little discoloration! Others noticed it as well.

Today she had a checkup with a pediatric dentist and he proclaimed her to have excellent enamel and no cavities! I am thrilled with this outcome and want to let everyone know that this cure really works."

06/07/2011: Sissy Vasquez from Warren, Mi writes: "where can I get this black walnut at here in michigan to take to fix my enamel on my teeth and do you know if it matters what age you are? by the way im 31."

09/06/2011: Sarasam from Kent, Wa, Usa writes: "Hey how are we to take this? I've been adding in water for 4 weeks now and my teeth has not changed"

01/27/2012: Sophie from Los Angeles, California writes: "Can your teeth grow back with this "black walnut" if you have crowns and no tooth?

Thanks in advance :)"

[YEA]  02/03/2012: Jessica from Oakville, Washington. Usa writes: "To everyone wondering about how to use Black Walnut. I am a mother of 5 and have had some dental problems not only with my own teeth but my husband and children as well. There are so many reasons to use Black Walnut tincture for your all around health but I will only adress its tooth repair qualities here. First adults should start out by adding two droppers full to aprox. 4 tablespoons of water (enough to swish in your mouth) and swish in your mouth for at least one minute after brushing. Do not spit the solution out, swallow it because it not only works externally but mainly internally. Do this three times a day for at least two weeks, or until you see some benefits. Then I recommened taking a dropper full once a day or so to maintain a healthy balance.

All of our cavities were completely healed including my husband's wisdom tooth that was black and cracked in half. It will not grow new teeth but it will stop new decay and heal the cavities.

Remember that good health starts with a good attitude and healthy diet. Read Nourishing Traditions it is an eye opener!"

[YEA]  02/08/2012: Wongoblly from San Diego, Ca, Us writes: "Hi all, Yea it's working and I'm still using it probably for six more months or longer to re grow my teeth enamel. I read the above posts and thought I'd try it... Back story, from 1999 to 2000 my dentist had me use a bleaching kit at home. The directions said to bleach ONE hour a day but he said to use it EIGHT hours a day. After a year or two & several kits & bleaching a few times a year my teeth got darker and darker by the end of 2000. The white was almost completely gone. He said the teeth demineralized.. I've been taking BWO for about a month. In the first three days my teeth began to shine. Then areas starting to gradually fill in. I think at this rate and because of the damage done including some decay on some edges it's going to take 6 months or longer to complete.

My concern is the toxicity of BWO (juglans nigra). After searching on the web it seems BWO is toxic and should be taken on a limited basis but I'm not sure about that. Currently using a dropper full twice day a day. I'd probably go for 5 years if that's what it takes to re grow my enamel.

Does anyone know if I can take BWO for long periods (I'm over 60)?

Thank you."

12/17/2009: Terry from West Chester, Pa writes: "Hello Ted, Do you have any blood work on this person? It would be interesting to see liver enzymes and viral load levels now. Thank you. Terry"

12/23/2009: Deb from Chicago, Il, Usa writes: "I was on interferon/ribovarin for almost 5 yrs.--a study. It ruined my nervous system, brain is foggy now. I am wondering if the ACV and 3% hydrogen peroxide has killed the hep c virus. I do have cirrosis (sp?) of the liver from drinking. I am very tired of being sick. Any ideas? Been taking Milk Thistle, 1000mgs for a year and before that 500mgs for about 2 yrs. This year I added ALA once a day along w other vitamins."

01/02/2011: Marisa from New York, NY writes: "Dear Ted, I wish to implement your latest advice got my husband. I was not completely clear on the treatment. You wrote "The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). " what does 55 minute 4 dose mean? I so wish to try this, but want to get it right! Forever grateful, Marisa"

07/11/2011: Janice from Sherman Oaks, California Usa writes: "Hi, I have been diagnosed with hep c; also have psoriasis of late. Very comforting to see these potential natural remedies. I seriously do not want to take the conventional treatment. I'm wondering if there is any substitute for the aspirin on 55 lysine, c, zinc regimen?

Thanks much."

07/16/2011: Paula from East Patchogue, Ny, Usa writes: "I have Hep C with no symptoms at all, all liver levels normal, liver healthy. My doctor still recommended I take the 48 weekly injections of interferon treatment with oral meds. I chose not to go that route. I am now seeing a homeopathic MD who has recommended phyllanthus, 2 caps 3x/day, zinc 30mg, milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid 600 mg/daily. Meditation and lots of spring water.

I have not been tested again but plan on waiting a few more months before the testing. Since I had no symptoms it is difficult to gage any progress. My Gynocologist discovered it after doing a series of tests since I was a new client."

08/20/2011: V from Hep C Land, Usa writes: "I saw that you were unable to take grapefruit for your Hep C. I looked into it and found that naringin is the bioflavinoid in grapefruit with the properties against the virus. You may want to look into taking a naringin supplement since you said the juice was not an option due to sugar content. I found the best deal for the capsules on Swanson's."

11/02/2011: Richard from Volo, Illinois, Usa writes: "In 1993 after giving blood I was informed that I had Hep C. Naturally, I was shocked upon hearing this news so I went into the doctor for testing. The results were confirmed. I decided to quit drinking alcohol and lived in denial for the next 16 years. I read sporatically about any possible cures for my condition and discovered that interferon was basically my only chance for clearing myself of the virus.

I began taking milk thistle tablets about 10 years ago and didn't completely quit drinking alcohol but drank very infrequently. I read somewhere about 5 years ago that the compound in grapefruit killed the virus. I hated grapefruit but found a way to start liking it. I ate a grapefruit everyday and many times I would drink pure grapefruit juice (the one that is in the refrigerated section of the grocery). I also discovered that in Japan they found that people who consumed at least two cups of coffee daily had a significantly lower risk of liver cancer. I love coffee so no problem there!! And, green tea. Green tea is also very good for you. I love tea!!

Two years ago I went in for full blood work and was told that I DO NOT HAVE HCV. Stay positive and do the right things for yourself and I pray that you will be blessed too."

11/07/2011: Jd from Okc, Oklahoma writes: "Here's support for the grapefruit extract remedy:

But a new study just released shows that nature seems to be able to do what Big Pharma can't -- kill thevirus without damaging cells in the body. Scientists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that two plant-derived bioflavonoids, catechin and naringenin, display powerful antiviral activity on tissue culture infected with hepatitis C.

Dr. Samuel Wheeler French Jr. , MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA and researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, presented the findings in an American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) symposium on "Pathobiology of Liver Injury and Fibrosis" at the national Experimental Biology 2011 conference, which is currently underway in Washington, D. C.

A liver pathologist, Dr. Wheeler previously found that another plant-derived bioflavonoid, quercetin used by many people as a nutritional supplement, can help stop production of the hepatitis C virus without any cell toxicity.

Dr. French and his research team's next step is to test catechin and naringenin on patients with a Phase I clinical trial.

"We now have several new compounds we can test to see if they reduce virus infection, " Dr. French said in a press statement. "The positive thing about this family of compounds is that they are non-toxic, and can be taken at high doses. Bioflavonoids represent a very promising therapy with very few side effects that could help millions of people."

For more information:
http://experimentalbiology.org/"

12/30/2011: R from Boca Raton, Florida writes: "Hi, I need to know more about this HEPS C CURED UPDATED that was posted.... Lysine, aspirin, vit C dosage? what was that 55 minutes? Thank you so much. My email address is angelusa10(at)gmail.com God Bless you all. Angel

....Eyes were yellow, energy level low, painful areas in liver, lymph node congestion causing pain. The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). The dose were continued for 4 days 4 dose each, and the attacks and symptoms disappeared. The HEP C viruses have two major weaknesses: mainly lysine and aspirin."

01/09/2012: Karen from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hi, I was wondering where I could get a complete guide line for taking the hepatitis C treatment.

My understanding is that I take the lysine & aspirin every 55 minutes for four doses 4 days in a row. Do I do this on a monthly basis?

I would also like more info on the BHT treatment. Can I combine?

Thanks"

01/10/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Karen form Quebec, I have NO opinion on the other treatements you mention as a treatment for hepatitis C. I have discussed BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene many times now as such a treatment ]. I beleive it to be a very effective treatment. And other forum members have stated dramatic positive results with this treatment for hepatitis C.

Based on the feedback available: One 350mg dosage taken with a gulp of water TWICE a day has been very effective for who have tried the BHT.

BUT, this may very well be too much for thin or lean people. From the feedback available: The less fat tissue your body is made up of, the less BHT is required or desired.

This treatment works very well but this dosage issue is still an important issue. For everyone trying this treatment: Start out with very low dosages and find out what dosage you are comfortable with. I see no reason for even fairly large people to be taking any more than that 350mg of BHT taken TWICE a day. I weighed about 180 pounds when I first discovered this treatment for hepatitis C and never took more than two 200mg, capsules a day to successfully treat my infection of hepatitis C.

This dosage issue is still a big question that has not been clearly defined at this time.

Also: I see no reason why the BHT treatment can not be used with other treatments as long as the BHT is taken seperately, at a different time and NOT mixed together with other compounds. Simply wait at least one hour after taking the BHT before taking any other treatment to allow for the BHT and it`s metabolites to be absorbed....Oscar"

01/11/2012: Timh from Louisville, Usa writes: "Karen, as an opportunity to correct a mistake while offering an alternative to E. C. Member recommendations for Hep-C, here is a link to a site of *(not)Dr. ) Lloyd Wright who cured himself of this disease with natural treatments. Here is a link http://alternativemedicinesolution.com/Alternative_Medicine_Books

Good luck."

01/18/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Ted or anyone knows if the natural form of Aspirin ---White Willow Bark is also effective antiviral. I have a likely undiagnosed case of Hep-C or any other viral hep as I respond to natural antiviral treatments. Day before yesterday I drank Colloidal Silver, took Lysine and St. John'sWort throughout the day and felt much better that night and following day. Last night and this morning I took 3 cps White Willow Bark with noticeable improvements today, especially muscle tone (now feel like I'm hulking). Licorice Root NAC DMG also yeilds improvement but raises blood pressure to dangerous levels, so have discontinued.

My first symptoms were an orange colored substance covering my lower legs and feet (this was first seen during an episode of acute leukemia in the hospital with the nurse removing large amounts on washcloth regularly). For yrs I complained to doctors of the possibility of Liver problems, but never any diagnosis. Liver got much better after gallbladder cleanse and Milk Thistle; but the orange colored film still remains yrs later but not nearly as bad as the few mo. of critical episode. For the last several yrs the orange film only appears in between my toes in small amounts, I mention this because I never really got obviously jaundiced and this seems likely similar side effect. I suppose the Milk Thistle as well as other nutritional & herbal supplements could create a false negative liver panel blood results.

Am going to try (trial) the BHT soon and report any changes.

Any comments welcome and I will post results."

01/18/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Timh, I've never seen or heard of this so won't be of much help. As Ted and others have found that fungus is a cause of cancer I wonder if it is a form of it, especially as it is in between your toes. Interesting that the colour is orange as I have seen iridescent orange pus come out of a skin cancer."

02/08/2012: Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Pakistan writes: "Dear Sir/ I have read your discussion, I am a carrier of hepatitis B and doctors completely make me helpless as they have no cure for this, but I am hopeful from that BHT which you mentioned, and I want to know that if I didn't get the BHT, did it have any alternative? I'm from pakistan and it is not available here in pakistan.. Please help me."

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Islahuddin from Hyderabad, BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene ] is a specific compound that has proven special properties that NO other compound has been proven to possess. There are other similar compounds that exist such as BHA [ butylated hydroxyanisole ] that have shown similar, but less effective properties.

So, BHT is the product to go with if you can get it. Also BHT is much more available than BHA is. There are other compounds discussed in this forum that others have discussed that THEY say have been shown to be effective as a treatment for the different hepatitis viruses.

You can click onto that AILMENTS tab to read about these other treatments for viral hepatitis. I have NO experience with these other treatments and can NOT give an opinion on how good they work for that reason....Oscar"

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Follow up posting to Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Well my previous posting to you is NO help because you are saying you can NOT purchase BHT. I have read some of the other postings regarding the treatment of viral hepatitis in this forum.

In my opinion: GRAPEFRUIT SEED extract seems very promising. Now if you can not buy the extract you can surely buy grapefruits. I would recommend taking the seeds of the grapefruit and grind them up. You need to grind these seeds up or you simply poop them out and do NOT get the desired effect.

There IS scientific evidence that the compounds that occur in grapefruit seeds that can be used as a food preservative ALSO have proven anti-microbial properties. That is why they work as a food preservative. Here is but one of many links about all that: http://naturalingredient.org/GSE_Interview.html

A number of people in this forum have reported very good results with the use of grapefruit seed extacts for the treatment of viral hepatitis. And like I said: If you cannot purchase the extracts you can surely purchase grapefruits. Grind the seeds up before eating them. The extracts WILL be there. Just squish them up to break up the vacuales to release the extracts.

I have NO idea as to how much to take per day. Can any of you other forum members help Islahuddin with some specifics as to dosages ? I do think 3 or 4 seeds per day would at least be safe and perhaps very effective. I really do NOT know. Any help out there ? ...Oscar"

02/08/2012: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand writes: "I think that you are onto something with regards grapefruit.. It's a cross between a lemon and an orange. In "reeves herbal" It states that of all fruits, the lemon is number one in maintaining the nations health. I've been drinking orange juice with a lemon cut up and immersed in it for a few hours.. For a couple of weeks. Added to it is a capfull of ACV.. which you can't taste, plus eating half a grapefruit a day, I'm sure apart from any other benefits it improves eyesight."

[WARNING!]  02/08/2012: Gardner123 from Cincinnati, Ohio writes: "The person who says they use a 50/50 solution of peroxide to saline has to be joking! The first time time I tried the wash I used 2 tablespoons of peroxide to 1 packet of saline and 8 oz. Lukewarm water for my netti pot squeeze bottle (much easier than the netti pot). The first blast drove me to my knees it burned so bad. My nose foamed and I swear it felt like the foam came out my eyes and ears too. I know it didn't, but it sure felt like it did. As soon as I could breathe again and stand, I rinsed with plain, cool water. For an hour after that attempt, I could feel the uncomfortable bubbling sensation in the roots of my jaw teeth.

There is some validity to the treatment however. I now use 1 teaspoon with the saline solution. I was on antibiotics for a year, had my 2nd sinus surgery last year, and continued with aantibiotics for an ongoing sinus infection for another 7 months. I gave up on the antibiotics for the peroxide wash and have not had a sinus infection for 4 months now."

12/17/2009: Terry from West Chester, Pa writes: "Hello Ted, Do you have any blood work on this person? It would be interesting to see liver enzymes and viral load levels now. Thank you. Terry"

12/23/2009: Deb from Chicago, Il, Usa writes: "I was on interferon/ribovarin for almost 5 yrs.--a study. It ruined my nervous system, brain is foggy now. I am wondering if the ACV and 3% hydrogen peroxide has killed the hep c virus. I do have cirrosis (sp?) of the liver from drinking. I am very tired of being sick. Any ideas? Been taking Milk Thistle, 1000mgs for a year and before that 500mgs for about 2 yrs. This year I added ALA once a day along w other vitamins."

01/02/2011: Marisa from New York, NY writes: "Dear Ted, I wish to implement your latest advice got my husband. I was not completely clear on the treatment. You wrote "The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). " what does 55 minute 4 dose mean? I so wish to try this, but want to get it right! Forever grateful, Marisa"

07/11/2011: Janice from Sherman Oaks, California Usa writes: "Hi, I have been diagnosed with hep c; also have psoriasis of late. Very comforting to see these potential natural remedies. I seriously do not want to take the conventional treatment. I'm wondering if there is any substitute for the aspirin on 55 lysine, c, zinc regimen?

Thanks much."

07/16/2011: Paula from East Patchogue, Ny, Usa writes: "I have Hep C with no symptoms at all, all liver levels normal, liver healthy. My doctor still recommended I take the 48 weekly injections of interferon treatment with oral meds. I chose not to go that route. I am now seeing a homeopathic MD who has recommended phyllanthus, 2 caps 3x/day, zinc 30mg, milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid 600 mg/daily. Meditation and lots of spring water.

I have not been tested again but plan on waiting a few more months before the testing. Since I had no symptoms it is difficult to gage any progress. My Gynocologist discovered it after doing a series of tests since I was a new client."

08/20/2011: V from Hep C Land, Usa writes: "I saw that you were unable to take grapefruit for your Hep C. I looked into it and found that naringin is the bioflavinoid in grapefruit with the properties against the virus. You may want to look into taking a naringin supplement since you said the juice was not an option due to sugar content. I found the best deal for the capsules on Swanson's."

11/02/2011: Richard from Volo, Illinois, Usa writes: "In 1993 after giving blood I was informed that I had Hep C. Naturally, I was shocked upon hearing this news so I went into the doctor for testing. The results were confirmed. I decided to quit drinking alcohol and lived in denial for the next 16 years. I read sporatically about any possible cures for my condition and discovered that interferon was basically my only chance for clearing myself of the virus.

I began taking milk thistle tablets about 10 years ago and didn't completely quit drinking alcohol but drank very infrequently. I read somewhere about 5 years ago that the compound in grapefruit killed the virus. I hated grapefruit but found a way to start liking it. I ate a grapefruit everyday and many times I would drink pure grapefruit juice (the one that is in the refrigerated section of the grocery). I also discovered that in Japan they found that people who consumed at least two cups of coffee daily had a significantly lower risk of liver cancer. I love coffee so no problem there!! And, green tea. Green tea is also very good for you. I love tea!!

Two years ago I went in for full blood work and was told that I DO NOT HAVE HCV. Stay positive and do the right things for yourself and I pray that you will be blessed too."

11/07/2011: Jd from Okc, Oklahoma writes: "Here's support for the grapefruit extract remedy:

But a new study just released shows that nature seems to be able to do what Big Pharma can't -- kill thevirus without damaging cells in the body. Scientists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that two plant-derived bioflavonoids, catechin and naringenin, display powerful antiviral activity on tissue culture infected with hepatitis C.

Dr. Samuel Wheeler French Jr. , MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA and researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, presented the findings in an American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) symposium on "Pathobiology of Liver Injury and Fibrosis" at the national Experimental Biology 2011 conference, which is currently underway in Washington, D. C.

A liver pathologist, Dr. Wheeler previously found that another plant-derived bioflavonoid, quercetin used by many people as a nutritional supplement, can help stop production of the hepatitis C virus without any cell toxicity.

Dr. French and his research team's next step is to test catechin and naringenin on patients with a Phase I clinical trial.

"We now have several new compounds we can test to see if they reduce virus infection, " Dr. French said in a press statement. "The positive thing about this family of compounds is that they are non-toxic, and can be taken at high doses. Bioflavonoids represent a very promising therapy with very few side effects that could help millions of people."

For more information:
http://experimentalbiology.org/"

12/30/2011: R from Boca Raton, Florida writes: "Hi, I need to know more about this HEPS C CURED UPDATED that was posted.... Lysine, aspirin, vit C dosage? what was that 55 minutes? Thank you so much. My email address is angelusa10(at)gmail.com God Bless you all. Angel

....Eyes were yellow, energy level low, painful areas in liver, lymph node congestion causing pain. The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). The dose were continued for 4 days 4 dose each, and the attacks and symptoms disappeared. The HEP C viruses have two major weaknesses: mainly lysine and aspirin."

01/09/2012: Karen from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hi, I was wondering where I could get a complete guide line for taking the hepatitis C treatment.

My understanding is that I take the lysine & aspirin every 55 minutes for four doses 4 days in a row. Do I do this on a monthly basis?

I would also like more info on the BHT treatment. Can I combine?

Thanks"

01/10/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Karen form Quebec, I have NO opinion on the other treatements you mention as a treatment for hepatitis C. I have discussed BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene many times now as such a treatment ]. I beleive it to be a very effective treatment. And other forum members have stated dramatic positive results with this treatment for hepatitis C.

Based on the feedback available: One 350mg dosage taken with a gulp of water TWICE a day has been very effective for who have tried the BHT.

BUT, this may very well be too much for thin or lean people. From the feedback available: The less fat tissue your body is made up of, the less BHT is required or desired.

This treatment works very well but this dosage issue is still an important issue. For everyone trying this treatment: Start out with very low dosages and find out what dosage you are comfortable with. I see no reason for even fairly large people to be taking any more than that 350mg of BHT taken TWICE a day. I weighed about 180 pounds when I first discovered this treatment for hepatitis C and never took more than two 200mg, capsules a day to successfully treat my infection of hepatitis C.

This dosage issue is still a big question that has not been clearly defined at this time.

Also: I see no reason why the BHT treatment can not be used with other treatments as long as the BHT is taken seperately, at a different time and NOT mixed together with other compounds. Simply wait at least one hour after taking the BHT before taking any other treatment to allow for the BHT and it`s metabolites to be absorbed....Oscar"

01/11/2012: Timh from Louisville, Usa writes: "Karen, as an opportunity to correct a mistake while offering an alternative to E. C. Member recommendations for Hep-C, here is a link to a site of *(not)Dr. ) Lloyd Wright who cured himself of this disease with natural treatments. Here is a link http://alternativemedicinesolution.com/Alternative_Medicine_Books

Good luck."

01/18/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Ted or anyone knows if the natural form of Aspirin ---White Willow Bark is also effective antiviral. I have a likely undiagnosed case of Hep-C or any other viral hep as I respond to natural antiviral treatments. Day before yesterday I drank Colloidal Silver, took Lysine and St. John'sWort throughout the day and felt much better that night and following day. Last night and this morning I took 3 cps White Willow Bark with noticeable improvements today, especially muscle tone (now feel like I'm hulking). Licorice Root NAC DMG also yeilds improvement but raises blood pressure to dangerous levels, so have discontinued.

My first symptoms were an orange colored substance covering my lower legs and feet (this was first seen during an episode of acute leukemia in the hospital with the nurse removing large amounts on washcloth regularly). For yrs I complained to doctors of the possibility of Liver problems, but never any diagnosis. Liver got much better after gallbladder cleanse and Milk Thistle; but the orange colored film still remains yrs later but not nearly as bad as the few mo. of critical episode. For the last several yrs the orange film only appears in between my toes in small amounts, I mention this because I never really got obviously jaundiced and this seems likely similar side effect. I suppose the Milk Thistle as well as other nutritional & herbal supplements could create a false negative liver panel blood results.

Am going to try (trial) the BHT soon and report any changes.

Any comments welcome and I will post results."

01/18/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Timh, I've never seen or heard of this so won't be of much help. As Ted and others have found that fungus is a cause of cancer I wonder if it is a form of it, especially as it is in between your toes. Interesting that the colour is orange as I have seen iridescent orange pus come out of a skin cancer."

02/08/2012: Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Pakistan writes: "Dear Sir/ I have read your discussion, I am a carrier of hepatitis B and doctors completely make me helpless as they have no cure for this, but I am hopeful from that BHT which you mentioned, and I want to know that if I didn't get the BHT, did it have any alternative? I'm from pakistan and it is not available here in pakistan.. Please help me."

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Islahuddin from Hyderabad, BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene ] is a specific compound that has proven special properties that NO other compound has been proven to possess. There are other similar compounds that exist such as BHA [ butylated hydroxyanisole ] that have shown similar, but less effective properties.

So, BHT is the product to go with if you can get it. Also BHT is much more available than BHA is. There are other compounds discussed in this forum that others have discussed that THEY say have been shown to be effective as a treatment for the different hepatitis viruses.

You can click onto that AILMENTS tab to read about these other treatments for viral hepatitis. I have NO experience with these other treatments and can NOT give an opinion on how good they work for that reason....Oscar"

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Follow up posting to Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Well my previous posting to you is NO help because you are saying you can NOT purchase BHT. I have read some of the other postings regarding the treatment of viral hepatitis in this forum.

In my opinion: GRAPEFRUIT SEED extract seems very promising. Now if you can not buy the extract you can surely buy grapefruits. I would recommend taking the seeds of the grapefruit and grind them up. You need to grind these seeds up or you simply poop them out and do NOT get the desired effect.

There IS scientific evidence that the compounds that occur in grapefruit seeds that can be used as a food preservative ALSO have proven anti-microbial properties. That is why they work as a food preservative. Here is but one of many links about all that: http://naturalingredient.org/GSE_Interview.html

A number of people in this forum have reported very good results with the use of grapefruit seed extacts for the treatment of viral hepatitis. And like I said: If you cannot purchase the extracts you can surely purchase grapefruits. Grind the seeds up before eating them. The extracts WILL be there. Just squish them up to break up the vacuales to release the extracts.

I have NO idea as to how much to take per day. Can any of you other forum members help Islahuddin with some specifics as to dosages ? I do think 3 or 4 seeds per day would at least be safe and perhaps very effective. I really do NOT know. Any help out there ? ...Oscar"

02/08/2012: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand writes: "I think that you are onto something with regards grapefruit.. It's a cross between a lemon and an orange. In "reeves herbal" It states that of all fruits, the lemon is number one in maintaining the nations health. I've been drinking orange juice with a lemon cut up and immersed in it for a few hours.. For a couple of weeks. Added to it is a capfull of ACV.. which you can't taste, plus eating half a grapefruit a day, I'm sure apart from any other benefits it improves eyesight."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Christine, some type of pathogen or parasite or both could be to blame as abdominal swelling is very often associated w/ these conditions. Just guessing."

02/08/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "Christine: I am now experimenting with Celtic Sea Salt and water (plenty of water). So far it has worked, the bloat is gone!

Read the thread on Sea Salt Cures right here on EC for more info on this."

02/08/2012: Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "Fruit in limited quantities is ok for health, but too much fructose overtaxes the pancreas causing surge of insulin which no one needs.

1 fruit 2 hours in between meals is ok.

For bloating specifically, consider consuming papayas, probiotics of very good quality (I especially like ReNew Life products specific strains made for bloating), sauerkraut and other lacto-fermented veggies several times daily, spirulina & chorella to keep the liver clean. Start the day with FRESH organic veggie juice made with cucumbers, celery, parsley, mint, ginger and lemon.

You can google lacto-fermedted veggies, easy to make and extremely nutritious in resetting your gut.

http://culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/

This site teaches you how to make kefir and cultured veggies.

Additionally herbal teas made by boiling the following ingredients (INDIVIDUALLY) is great for bloating issues:

- Fenugreek

- Mint

- Anise Seed

- Licorice

- Ginger

Hope this helps.

T"

02/08/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Christine, Seeing you stay in America, Get Oxy-Powder to clean your intestines then do a liver flush to get the gallstones out & just these 2 procedures will solve a lot of problems. Search on the internet how to do a liver flush."

02/08/2012: Jen from Bozeman, Mt, Us writes: "Hi Christine O from Maricopa, I too have suffered with the stomach bloat and found there were a few culprits which I have since removed from my diet.

1. Bananas - which I was eating daily since forever. I love and miss them but can't go back.

2. Popcorn - of any kind. Organic air popped or microwavable.

3. Dairy - I don't eat alot but I love cheese. But it is mostly yogurt that gives me issues. I can't take probiotics without issues either. I have heard that if you take them for a few weeks the bloat will go away though I am to chicken to try.

4. Lettuce - for some reason having had my gallbladder removed made it almost impossible to digest lettuce and other leafy greens.

5. Soda/Pop - any fizzy drink really makes my stomach blow up.

Fruits and veggies will give you gas no matter how much you eat but some people need a little extra help to digest them. I find that if I take digestive enzymes I can handle alot of things including some of the things listed above. I think everyone is different. Our intestines have different bacteria that reacts differently with certain foods. Maybe you could try cleansing your intestines with an enema. I find that if I fast every few months my intestines seem to settle down for a bit. But mostly I try to stay away from the foods listed above."

02/08/2012: Diane from Los Angeles, California writes: "Hi Mary, Sorry to hear of your medical problems.

A family friend told me of a woman's health aid for menopausal women. A Vintage remedy that works!

Great for hot flashes, nervousness, headaches etc.

Lydia Pinkham tablets!

Our great friend couldn't stop talking about how these tablets helped so many women in the past.

It takes about 2 weeks to see good results. So don't stop taking them if you try them. I think you can order them from your local pharmacy or on line. Google: Lydia Pinkham tablets."

02/08/2012: Ydk from Bend, Or writes: "You may want to investigate craniosacral therapy. See Upledger web site for local practitioner(s)."

02/08/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa writes: "Hi Mary.

Your headaches sound just like my MSG headaches. If I wake in the middle of the night with a throbbing headache - and go back over what I ate the evening before - I usually will find MSG lurking in something I ate.

It goes by many names, and is in many good items you would not expect. I would read up on it if you have not yet - many excellent articles on the web.

Also - I just read something about low vitamin D3 causing chronic headaches.... At this time of year almost everyone in the northern hemisphere, (yes, even FL if you are indoors a lot or go heavy on the sunscreen! ) has low D3. I would read up on that too.

Also #2 - Check out wheat / gluten intolerance as another possible reason for headaches. I believe Dr. Mercola's site had an article on that. Apparently 7 out of 10 people who had chronic headaches and cut out ALL gluten (also hiddne in many things! ) had their headaches go away in some small study that was done. Interesting...

Good luck. Throbbing headaches are awful.

Carly"

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Christine, some type of pathogen or parasite or both could be to blame as abdominal swelling is very often associated w/ these conditions. Just guessing."

02/08/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "Christine: I am now experimenting with Celtic Sea Salt and water (plenty of water). So far it has worked, the bloat is gone!

Read the thread on Sea Salt Cures right here on EC for more info on this."

02/08/2012: Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "Fruit in limited quantities is ok for health, but too much fructose overtaxes the pancreas causing surge of insulin which no one needs.

1 fruit 2 hours in between meals is ok.

For bloating specifically, consider consuming papayas, probiotics of very good quality (I especially like ReNew Life products specific strains made for bloating), sauerkraut and other lacto-fermented veggies several times daily, spirulina & chorella to keep the liver clean. Start the day with FRESH organic veggie juice made with cucumbers, celery, parsley, mint, ginger and lemon.

You can google lacto-fermedted veggies, easy to make and extremely nutritious in resetting your gut.

http://culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/

This site teaches you how to make kefir and cultured veggies.

Additionally herbal teas made by boiling the following ingredients (INDIVIDUALLY) is great for bloating issues:

- Fenugreek

- Mint

- Anise Seed

- Licorice

- Ginger

Hope this helps.

T"

02/08/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Christine, Seeing you stay in America, Get Oxy-Powder to clean your intestines then do a liver flush to get the gallstones out & just these 2 procedures will solve a lot of problems. Search on the internet how to do a liver flush."

02/08/2012: Jen from Bozeman, Mt, Us writes: "Hi Christine O from Maricopa, I too have suffered with the stomach bloat and found there were a few culprits which I have since removed from my diet.

1. Bananas - which I was eating daily since forever. I love and miss them but can't go back.

2. Popcorn - of any kind. Organic air popped or microwavable.

3. Dairy - I don't eat alot but I love cheese. But it is mostly yogurt that gives me issues. I can't take probiotics without issues either. I have heard that if you take them for a few weeks the bloat will go away though I am to chicken to try.

4. Lettuce - for some reason having had my gallbladder removed made it almost impossible to digest lettuce and other leafy greens.

5. Soda/Pop - any fizzy drink really makes my stomach blow up.

Fruits and veggies will give you gas no matter how much you eat but some people need a little extra help to digest them. I find that if I take digestive enzymes I can handle alot of things including some of the things listed above. I think everyone is different. Our intestines have different bacteria that reacts differently with certain foods. Maybe you could try cleansing your intestines with an enema. I find that if I fast every few months my intestines seem to settle down for a bit. But mostly I try to stay away from the foods listed above."

02/08/2012: Joyce from Lansdowne, Pa writes: "How long have you been on this regimen? My husband was told he needed a hip replacement 3 years ago. He does not want to have one and is seeking ways to eliminate the pain and to try to regrow cartilage. He is currently taking Supple, Tumeric and Hyaloronic acid. He is still in pain every day and walks with a really bad limp."

02/08/2012: Diane from Los Angeles, California writes: "Hi Mary, Sorry to hear of your medical problems.

A family friend told me of a woman's health aid for menopausal women. A Vintage remedy that works!

Great for hot flashes, nervousness, headaches etc.

Lydia Pinkham tablets!

Our great friend couldn't stop talking about how these tablets helped so many women in the past.

It takes about 2 weeks to see good results. So don't stop taking them if you try them. I think you can order them from your local pharmacy or on line. Google: Lydia Pinkham tablets."

02/08/2012: Ydk from Bend, Or writes: "You may want to investigate craniosacral therapy. See Upledger web site for local practitioner(s)."

02/08/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa writes: "Hi Mary.

Your headaches sound just like my MSG headaches. If I wake in the middle of the night with a throbbing headache - and go back over what I ate the evening before - I usually will find MSG lurking in something I ate.

It goes by many names, and is in many good items you would not expect. I would read up on it if you have not yet - many excellent articles on the web.

Also - I just read something about low vitamin D3 causing chronic headaches.... At this time of year almost everyone in the northern hemisphere, (yes, even FL if you are indoors a lot or go heavy on the sunscreen! ) has low D3. I would read up on that too.

Also #2 - Check out wheat / gluten intolerance as another possible reason for headaches. I believe Dr. Mercola's site had an article on that. Apparently 7 out of 10 people who had chronic headaches and cut out ALL gluten (also hiddne in many things! ) had their headaches go away in some small study that was done. Interesting...

Good luck. Throbbing headaches are awful.

Carly"

[YEA]  06/30/2011: Kristie from Chattanooga, Tn writes: "My husband has GA and started the ACV 3 weeks ago after I told him about your post. Most of his rashes have faded to very light pink, and he has hopes of them completely disappearing in a short amount of time. He has had it a couple years, but had no interest in taking steroids to try to get rid of it. This seems to be working for him. Thanks for sharing!"

10/28/2011: Therealtabby from Summerberry, Sk, Canada writes: "Regarding ACV for Granuloma Annulare - should it be taken with food? On an empty stomach? Applies topically as well? I have a LONG-standing case of GA (20 years now) and am about will to try anything to get rid of it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Tabby"

10/28/2011: Elyn From Milwaukee from Oklahoma City, Ok/usa writes: "I have had granuloma annulare for 9 years now. It began as a small patch on my left hand-- an ugly red rash, neither itchy nor painful. It has spread to the backs of both hands, up to my middle knuckles. The doc diagnosed it and said that it often is a precursor for diabetes, and that we'd keep an eye on it. Well, my favorite coworker in OKC introduced me to EarthClinic and I read about ACV. I drank it for a few months this past winter -- 1 Tbsp ORGANIC ACV with 1Tbsp honey, in warm water, morning and night. In spring, my coworker and my boss noticed that my GA had mostly disappeared! I hadn't even noticed! Oh, it's still there, but VERY much faded. I had to stop drinking the ACV because my teeth were beginning to hurt-- now I'm back on it but using a TINY pinch of baking soda in with the vinegar, let it fizz, then add warm water and the honey. I DEFINITELY recommend it. I don't know how long you will have to take it-- don't know how widespread or severe your GA is. Best of luck to you!!!"

10/28/2011: Elyn From Milwaukee from Oklahoma City, Ok/usa writes: "Tabby-- You can take it either with food or on an empty stomach. Topically is fine-- won't hurt a thing. BTW, my coworker told me that you can buy a gallon jug of plain old ACV (from a grocery store) and put 1/4 cup or so of ORGANIC ACV (from the health food store) in it and let it sit a few weeks till the sediment (it's known as "the mother") begins to grow in the cheap vinegar and that way you can make your own for way less $$$."

02/08/2012: Norman from North Windham, Ct. writes: "Hey guys: I have had granuloma annalure for about 4 years. Started with just one spot and now all over. 2 diff. Dermatologists, creams, shots, pills. Tried it all. No results. Tried the apple cider vineger. Nothing. Many articles I've read talked about stress as a possible cause. Dr. Oz on tv one day said that one of his top 10 things in the whole world that he takes and believes in is rhodiola rosea (root) for stress relief. I found some on line it's a blue box and called arctic root shr-5. Its only $10. (40 capsules). 1 capsule daily then 2 a day. I started seeing some change after about 1 month. On it now for about 3 months and a big change. Alot is hardly noticable and the rest is much lighter and smoother. I thinks this stuff is working. I also noticed after about 1 month less stress on my job. I will continue to take it and I believe it will get rid of ga all together. Try it folks. I'm excited that after all the time, dr's., co pays, creams, pills, injections and embarassment (oh yeh and $)I can see myself wearing short sleeves this summer. Try it folks. It inexpensive and all natural. Norm."

12/12/2011: Bean Town from Boston, Ma writes: "I am suffering from mold/fungus exposure.. could you tell me what remedies and protocols you used to get better? please email with this info...nf622(at)aol.com"

12/24/2011: Faith from Forest Park, Ohio writes: "MOLD RECOVERY PROTOCOL...

I suffered from mold poisoning and the problem is that the mold settles in the body so you have to detoxify it. The best method that I found was The Gut and Psychology Diet while also including coconut oil on a regular basis. As far as antifungals coconut oil is a great one. I also used olive leaf and organic apple cider vinegar. The ACV should be taken before each meal, a few tablespoons in about an ounce of warm water. Cooking in all of the healthy fats helps you to detoxify the fungus... And making the fermented foods also helps to restore the good bacteria. There is HOPE, the body can repair itself.

In addition to this, it is best to flush the liver every few weeks. If your symptoms worsen, do a Apple Cider Vinegar enema to flush out the toxins, detox baths, or you can also take activated charcoal with plenty of water. Repeat the enema until you get clear fluids, take KELP and other SEAWEEDS to replenish minerals that you are missing AND drink plenty of homemade juices before and after a flush, or plenty of fresh JUICY fruits to replace minerals. Also take unsulphured black strap molasses to replenish minerals as well.

Diet should be based on Weston A. Price and GAP, these foods will heal you and plenty of bone broth will heal. I get my meat through a coop, best bones out there.... The broths alone did amazing things for us!"

12/24/2011: Karen from New York, Ny writes: "Faith - thanks so much for responding!!! I feel like I've tried everything and a year later I just don't feel any different at all.. And it's so frustrating. I will absolutely try your suggestions. was just wondering, what were your symptoms? and how long did you suffer from them? Really appreciate your help.

merry christmas! :)"

12/25/2011: Peppinstepp from Massachusetts, Usa writes: "Drinking juices and fruit may NOT be a good thing!!! Many people who have mold issues also have yeast issues, and all the sugar from the juices and fruit (and these have tons of sugar, ) may be encouraging and promoting the yeast overgrowth, symptoms of which can be just as devastating as those from mold. The best diet for ANY detox is the candida diet (or even the lyme diet which is similar. ) It is very limited but very poweful and it WORKS. You can google it.

I have lyme, mold and yeast issues and I've been on the first stage of the candida diet for a month and I can't believe how fast my body is detoxing. I've never had rashes or pimples and for the past two weeks I've been covered in them. So I can see all the toxins coming out! I also take ammonia baths and have done a couple of colonics. Both of these have helped tremendously, but in my opinion, the MOST important thing in dealing with mold and yeast, is the DIET. No sugar though!"

12/27/2011: Faith from Forest Park, Ohio writes: "My symptoms were too many to list, and I don't want to scare you, but seizures, hallucinations, mood swings, rashes, chronic fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, fungus on body, yeast, hearing loss right side, tumors, moles, etc. It's been really tough detoxifying my body while in the house. I got much better, and I thought leaving was the answer, but I'm not where I would like to be. I developed MCS as a result of the mold toxicity.

Good bacteria in the body is the key if you can get past the detox... That is all the fermented foods that you can stand on a daily basis... Do the enemas and baths to help with detox. Try painting iodine on the body during the morning to help with detox as well, and eating various kinds of kelp. I cook with help in all my bone broths and stews... But again detox is horrible. I would be interested to hear who is still in their home, I'm considering going back and trying to clean up my home because RENTING is worse... You CANNOT control mold in rental units... You will GET WORSE! Plus, if you take your THINGS with you, you are TAKING THE PROBLEM WITH YOU... It gets in your belongings!"

12/28/2011: Karen from New York, Ny writes: "Faith thanks so much for your help!!! I have also suffered from many of these scary symptoms - and some have resolved itself but still dealing w the rashes, fatigue, brain fog, etc. How long did it take for you to feel a difference or any improvements though?? I moved out of my moldy house and am now currently somewhere which I believe is very clean, we were VERY careful with our belongings and for the most part didn't take ANY furniture (if we did we thoroughly cleaned it with thieves oils) and same goes for our clothes. It's been two months now and I'm not feeling much better, but hoping to start on a diet like you suggested and am hoping that will help out as well. I also just started on something called cholestepure (the alternative to CSM that Dr. Richie Shoemaker uses) to help w/ the mold toxins. I'm nervous about doing the ammonia baths like many others have suggested because I don't know how safe they are but people claim that they're super effective - appreciate everyone's help though, and hoping that this will eventually pass so I can feel like a normal person again :("

02/08/2012: Shatsi from Maskinonge, Québec,canada writes: "Hello, all your reading and diets are interesting. I thought I was alone in the world. We had to abandon our home and ALL our belongings in 2010 due to the presence of serpula lacrymans, a very rare mold (mushroom) with toxic spores. But we had been living with it, unknown, for several months. Needless to say, I am extremely ill since fall 2009. The experts found 5different types of mold in my blood, at very high levels. I have gained a lot of weight, severe skin eruptions, etc......... Too much health problems to name. BUT, the one thing I have trouble with since day one is being able to eat...... Anything with proteins.... I get very ill and cannot keep it down. I still crave some stuff and eat anyways but pay the price. I'm down to white rice, toast, oranges and a fewother things.

Our home was demolished and along with all our stuff, was buried in a contamination dump site. So now we are in a new home that we built from scratch with no help but the health side is not improving. Please let me know what I can do..... I would like to find myself again..... And not be this ill for good. I must mention that before all this, I was already disabled and have a very weak immune system so........ now, all the preexisting conditions have worsen also. Please help......"

02/07/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Andy, Cleanse your intestines completely to get rid of all the junk that is draining you energy & also do a gallbladder & liver flush to get rid of toxins & microbes that are in the gallstones. Your symptoms will improve greatly when your system is cleansed. You will have to do the liver flush about every 3 wks until you have done about 8 flushes, look on the internet how to do a liver flush. Your liver is overwhelmed so assist it. Alkalise your body, the acidity is messing up your body. Also cleanse your kidneys. All those sups won't help so do these things & eliminate junk food."

02/07/2012: Alsky from Toronto, Ontario writes: "Give the ACV some time. I found it kept me awake at night so I make sure I take it before 6:00 p.m.

I have had CFS since 1986. I am doing well. I also found Evening Primrose Oil a big help (Efamol- from Nova Scotia, Canada)"

02/08/2012: Karen from Riverside, California writes: "Just a note about insomnia.

When I was dehydrated due to a urinary tract infection (constant urinating) I could not sleep no matter how hard I tried!

I finally figured out that I was dehydrated and started drinking baby's drinks like PEDIALYTE.

I think I drank about 4 of them all day and made sure I hydrated myself and I finally felt like sleeping."

02/08/2012: Diane from Los Angeles, California writes: "Hi Mary, Sorry to hear of your medical problems.

A family friend told me of a woman's health aid for menopausal women. A Vintage remedy that works!

Great for hot flashes, nervousness, headaches etc.

Lydia Pinkham tablets!

Our great friend couldn't stop talking about how these tablets helped so many women in the past.

It takes about 2 weeks to see good results. So don't stop taking them if you try them. I think you can order them from your local pharmacy or on line. Google: Lydia Pinkham tablets."

02/08/2012: Ydk from Bend, Or writes: "You may want to investigate craniosacral therapy. See Upledger web site for local practitioner(s)."

02/08/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa writes: "Hi Mary.

Your headaches sound just like my MSG headaches. If I wake in the middle of the night with a throbbing headache - and go back over what I ate the evening before - I usually will find MSG lurking in something I ate.

It goes by many names, and is in many good items you would not expect. I would read up on it if you have not yet - many excellent articles on the web.

Also - I just read something about low vitamin D3 causing chronic headaches.... At this time of year almost everyone in the northern hemisphere, (yes, even FL if you are indoors a lot or go heavy on the sunscreen! ) has low D3. I would read up on that too.

Also #2 - Check out wheat / gluten intolerance as another possible reason for headaches. I believe Dr. Mercola's site had an article on that. Apparently 7 out of 10 people who had chronic headaches and cut out ALL gluten (also hiddne in many things! ) had their headaches go away in some small study that was done. Interesting...

Good luck. Throbbing headaches are awful.

Carly"

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Christine, some type of pathogen or parasite or both could be to blame as abdominal swelling is very often associated w/ these conditions. Just guessing."

02/08/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "Christine: I am now experimenting with Celtic Sea Salt and water (plenty of water). So far it has worked, the bloat is gone!

Read the thread on Sea Salt Cures right here on EC for more info on this."

02/08/2012: Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "Fruit in limited quantities is ok for health, but too much fructose overtaxes the pancreas causing surge of insulin which no one needs.

1 fruit 2 hours in between meals is ok.

For bloating specifically, consider consuming papayas, probiotics of very good quality (I especially like ReNew Life products specific strains made for bloating), sauerkraut and other lacto-fermented veggies several times daily, spirulina & chorella to keep the liver clean. Start the day with FRESH organic veggie juice made with cucumbers, celery, parsley, mint, ginger and lemon.

You can google lacto-fermedted veggies, easy to make and extremely nutritious in resetting your gut.

http://culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/

This site teaches you how to make kefir and cultured veggies.

Additionally herbal teas made by boiling the following ingredients (INDIVIDUALLY) is great for bloating issues:

- Fenugreek

- Mint

- Anise Seed

- Licorice

- Ginger

Hope this helps.

T"

02/08/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Christine, Seeing you stay in America, Get Oxy-Powder to clean your intestines then do a liver flush to get the gallstones out & just these 2 procedures will solve a lot of problems. Search on the internet how to do a liver flush."

02/08/2012: Jen from Bozeman, Mt, Us writes: "Hi Christine O from Maricopa, I too have suffered with the stomach bloat and found there were a few culprits which I have since removed from my diet.

1. Bananas - which I was eating daily since forever. I love and miss them but can't go back.

2. Popcorn - of any kind. Organic air popped or microwavable.

3. Dairy - I don't eat alot but I love cheese. But it is mostly yogurt that gives me issues. I can't take probiotics without issues either. I have heard that if you take them for a few weeks the bloat will go away though I am to chicken to try.

4. Lettuce - for some reason having had my gallbladder removed made it almost impossible to digest lettuce and other leafy greens.

5. Soda/Pop - any fizzy drink really makes my stomach blow up.

Fruits and veggies will give you gas no matter how much you eat but some people need a little extra help to digest them. I find that if I take digestive enzymes I can handle alot of things including some of the things listed above. I think everyone is different. Our intestines have different bacteria that reacts differently with certain foods. Maybe you could try cleansing your intestines with an enema. I find that if I fast every few months my intestines seem to settle down for a bit. But mostly I try to stay away from the foods listed above."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi Donna, vaccines contain mercury which is probably why they don't test for it. I think all kids (and adults) need to have their bodies detoxed after they have vaccines. If you look at a mineral interaction chart, iodine will displace mercury. You need to buy some lugols iodine. You can find it online. With iodine you need to supplement with magnesium, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate) and selenium (1 brazil nut should be enough per day for selenium).

Iodine will also displace bromide from the body (bromide is in all the breads these days).

You may want her to go to a naturopath or even a biomedical Doctor. There are some in Queensland that you can google. There are other things you can do to detox her body. Epson salt baths (magnesium sulphate) a few times a week will help to detox and also to raise her magnesium level. Magnesium also has a very calming effect on the body so it will relax her.

Keep her away from processed foods as much as you can because they contain MSG and aspartame which kill brain cells among other things (google excitotoxins). MSG is in all processed foods.

Google GAPS diet (some great youtube videos) and also google GFCF on youtube. A lot of people have reported that taking kids off dairy and gluten have given them their children back. Spend some time on youtube and you will be amazed at the stories from people there."

02/07/2012: Neighbourly from Winnipeg, Canada writes: "I have bought product from a company called Osumex (I'm in Canada) and I see that their mercury/heavy metals test kits have an Australian distributor. At least in Canada the owner was very good to deal with.

http://www.interclinical.com.au/products.php?parent=tk"

02/08/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Debbie, most of us have to buy the Brazil nuts shelled and those seem to have hardly any selenium. I now buy walnuts in the shell."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Donna, if I may suggest a homeopathic formula by Barbara Hendel called "Homeopathic Detoxifier" and "Environmental Defense" that I have had noticeable results with only occasional use. It should bring immediate relief to your granddaughter, and maybe able to completely resolve the issue. Will also not interfere w/ the other recommendations posted for you.

Good luck and please post results."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Christine, some type of pathogen or parasite or both could be to blame as abdominal swelling is very often associated w/ these conditions. Just guessing."

02/08/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "Christine: I am now experimenting with Celtic Sea Salt and water (plenty of water). So far it has worked, the bloat is gone!

Read the thread on Sea Salt Cures right here on EC for more info on this."

02/08/2012: Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "Fruit in limited quantities is ok for health, but too much fructose overtaxes the pancreas causing surge of insulin which no one needs.

1 fruit 2 hours in between meals is ok.

For bloating specifically, consider consuming papayas, probiotics of very good quality (I especially like ReNew Life products specific strains made for bloating), sauerkraut and other lacto-fermented veggies several times daily, spirulina & chorella to keep the liver clean. Start the day with FRESH organic veggie juice made with cucumbers, celery, parsley, mint, ginger and lemon.

You can google lacto-fermedted veggies, easy to make and extremely nutritious in resetting your gut.

http://culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/

This site teaches you how to make kefir and cultured veggies.

Additionally herbal teas made by boiling the following ingredients (INDIVIDUALLY) is great for bloating issues:

- Fenugreek

- Mint

- Anise Seed

- Licorice

- Ginger

Hope this helps.

T"

02/08/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Christine, Seeing you stay in America, Get Oxy-Powder to clean your intestines then do a liver flush to get the gallstones out & just these 2 procedures will solve a lot of problems. Search on the internet how to do a liver flush."

02/08/2012: Jen from Bozeman, Mt, Us writes: "Hi Christine O from Maricopa, I too have suffered with the stomach bloat and found there were a few culprits which I have since removed from my diet.

1. Bananas - which I was eating daily since forever. I love and miss them but can't go back.

2. Popcorn - of any kind. Organic air popped or microwavable.

3. Dairy - I don't eat alot but I love cheese. But it is mostly yogurt that gives me issues. I can't take probiotics without issues either. I have heard that if you take them for a few weeks the bloat will go away though I am to chicken to try.

4. Lettuce - for some reason having had my gallbladder removed made it almost impossible to digest lettuce and other leafy greens.

5. Soda/Pop - any fizzy drink really makes my stomach blow up.

Fruits and veggies will give you gas no matter how much you eat but some people need a little extra help to digest them. I find that if I take digestive enzymes I can handle alot of things including some of the things listed above. I think everyone is different. Our intestines have different bacteria that reacts differently with certain foods. Maybe you could try cleansing your intestines with an enema. I find that if I fast every few months my intestines seem to settle down for a bit. But mostly I try to stay away from the foods listed above."

12/18/2011: Chuck from Rockford, Il writes: "It certainly could be the case that it was a cumulative effect, but either way - whether it was cumulative or if the baking soda alone did it - the baking soda was effective and got the bleeding and pain to stop.

Whatever method or methods of remedies you try, I wish you luck in getting rid of those stones!"

02/07/2012: Jeff from Dallas, Tx writes: "I woke up with a kidney stone movement early Friday morning, February 3. Went to the ER, got sedated and a CAT scan, 4.5 MM stone on my right side. Discharged, and told the usual, drink lots of water and try to flush it. This is my second stone in 5 years. I also got a script for Hydrocodone.

I tried all the remedies here: Lemon juice (artificial) and olive oil, no effect. Apple Cider vinegar, no effect. Drank lots of water, no effect. Lots of apple juice, no effect, lots of cranberry juice, no effect. I still have the stone, and I've seen 3 physicians in the past 5 days.

I don't know what kind of stone it is, but nothing has worked. I've been on normal dosages of B6, Magnesium Citrate, and picked up some Stone Free at the health food store. I think that it could be stuff that is helpful on the preventive side, but not anything that could or has helped with this immediate problem.

My urologist shot another x-ray 5 days later, and said the stone was ready to drop into the bladder. But, he said I could either keep flooding with with fluids or he could take it out. I'd rather let it come out naturally, so I'm choosing to stay jacked up on Hydrocodone, and flood the dude out of my system. But, if I'm still not free of the critter in 2 days, I'll have him remove it.

So, sadly, no positive news to report on any of the home remedies, including the jump and bump. I even went for a short run, and made sure to have plenty of bumps, but nothing. The only thing that is working for me is the pain killer, and flooding with fluids. Oh, the urologist did say I could drink plenty of beer, just not with the pain killers. He was obviously all about drinking lots of fluids, and it did not make any difference to him which or what fluids they were. However, he was very skeptical that apple juice would do anything. By the way, I did not try baking soda or chanca piedra.

So, that's it from Dallas on February 7, 2012. Hoping to break it loose in 24 hours."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Jeff, I have often drank the non-alcohol beer when my kidneys need that extra natural flush. Another home remedy for Kidney Stones is to eat one large Watermelon and immediately soak in a hot bath for 30- minutes. I don't know much other about this remedy, but it might be worth your search because I have heard that it is very effective AND painless."

12/17/2009: Terry from West Chester, Pa writes: "Hello Ted, Do you have any blood work on this person? It would be interesting to see liver enzymes and viral load levels now. Thank you. Terry"

12/23/2009: Deb from Chicago, Il, Usa writes: "I was on interferon/ribovarin for almost 5 yrs.--a study. It ruined my nervous system, brain is foggy now. I am wondering if the ACV and 3% hydrogen peroxide has killed the hep c virus. I do have cirrosis (sp?) of the liver from drinking. I am very tired of being sick. Any ideas? Been taking Milk Thistle, 1000mgs for a year and before that 500mgs for about 2 yrs. This year I added ALA once a day along w other vitamins."

01/02/2011: Marisa from New York, NY writes: "Dear Ted, I wish to implement your latest advice got my husband. I was not completely clear on the treatment. You wrote "The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). " what does 55 minute 4 dose mean? I so wish to try this, but want to get it right! Forever grateful, Marisa"

07/11/2011: Janice from Sherman Oaks, California Usa writes: "Hi, I have been diagnosed with hep c; also have psoriasis of late. Very comforting to see these potential natural remedies. I seriously do not want to take the conventional treatment. I'm wondering if there is any substitute for the aspirin on 55 lysine, c, zinc regimen?

Thanks much."

07/16/2011: Paula from East Patchogue, Ny, Usa writes: "I have Hep C with no symptoms at all, all liver levels normal, liver healthy. My doctor still recommended I take the 48 weekly injections of interferon treatment with oral meds. I chose not to go that route. I am now seeing a homeopathic MD who has recommended phyllanthus, 2 caps 3x/day, zinc 30mg, milk thistle, alpha lipoic acid 600 mg/daily. Meditation and lots of spring water.

I have not been tested again but plan on waiting a few more months before the testing. Since I had no symptoms it is difficult to gage any progress. My Gynocologist discovered it after doing a series of tests since I was a new client."

08/20/2011: V from Hep C Land, Usa writes: "I saw that you were unable to take grapefruit for your Hep C. I looked into it and found that naringin is the bioflavinoid in grapefruit with the properties against the virus. You may want to look into taking a naringin supplement since you said the juice was not an option due to sugar content. I found the best deal for the capsules on Swanson's."

11/02/2011: Richard from Volo, Illinois, Usa writes: "In 1993 after giving blood I was informed that I had Hep C. Naturally, I was shocked upon hearing this news so I went into the doctor for testing. The results were confirmed. I decided to quit drinking alcohol and lived in denial for the next 16 years. I read sporatically about any possible cures for my condition and discovered that interferon was basically my only chance for clearing myself of the virus.

I began taking milk thistle tablets about 10 years ago and didn't completely quit drinking alcohol but drank very infrequently. I read somewhere about 5 years ago that the compound in grapefruit killed the virus. I hated grapefruit but found a way to start liking it. I ate a grapefruit everyday and many times I would drink pure grapefruit juice (the one that is in the refrigerated section of the grocery). I also discovered that in Japan they found that people who consumed at least two cups of coffee daily had a significantly lower risk of liver cancer. I love coffee so no problem there!! And, green tea. Green tea is also very good for you. I love tea!!

Two years ago I went in for full blood work and was told that I DO NOT HAVE HCV. Stay positive and do the right things for yourself and I pray that you will be blessed too."

11/07/2011: Jd from Okc, Oklahoma writes: "Here's support for the grapefruit extract remedy:

But a new study just released shows that nature seems to be able to do what Big Pharma can't -- kill thevirus without damaging cells in the body. Scientists at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered that two plant-derived bioflavonoids, catechin and naringenin, display powerful antiviral activity on tissue culture infected with hepatitis C.

Dr. Samuel Wheeler French Jr. , MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UCLA and researcher at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, presented the findings in an American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) symposium on "Pathobiology of Liver Injury and Fibrosis" at the national Experimental Biology 2011 conference, which is currently underway in Washington, D. C.

A liver pathologist, Dr. Wheeler previously found that another plant-derived bioflavonoid, quercetin used by many people as a nutritional supplement, can help stop production of the hepatitis C virus without any cell toxicity.

Dr. French and his research team's next step is to test catechin and naringenin on patients with a Phase I clinical trial.

"We now have several new compounds we can test to see if they reduce virus infection, " Dr. French said in a press statement. "The positive thing about this family of compounds is that they are non-toxic, and can be taken at high doses. Bioflavonoids represent a very promising therapy with very few side effects that could help millions of people."

For more information:
http://experimentalbiology.org/"

12/30/2011: R from Boca Raton, Florida writes: "Hi, I need to know more about this HEPS C CURED UPDATED that was posted.... Lysine, aspirin, vit C dosage? what was that 55 minutes? Thank you so much. My email address is angelusa10(at)gmail.com God Bless you all. Angel

....Eyes were yellow, energy level low, painful areas in liver, lymph node congestion causing pain. The most important remedy that was used was a 55 minute 4 dose, for 4 days, using both the lysine and aspirin taken together, but before taking that vitamin C ascorbic acid was used (not perfect, I prefer sodium ascorbate). The dose were continued for 4 days 4 dose each, and the attacks and symptoms disappeared. The HEP C viruses have two major weaknesses: mainly lysine and aspirin."

01/09/2012: Karen from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada writes: "Hi, I was wondering where I could get a complete guide line for taking the hepatitis C treatment.

My understanding is that I take the lysine & aspirin every 55 minutes for four doses 4 days in a row. Do I do this on a monthly basis?

I would also like more info on the BHT treatment. Can I combine?

Thanks"

01/10/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Karen form Quebec, I have NO opinion on the other treatements you mention as a treatment for hepatitis C. I have discussed BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene many times now as such a treatment ]. I beleive it to be a very effective treatment. And other forum members have stated dramatic positive results with this treatment for hepatitis C.

Based on the feedback available: One 350mg dosage taken with a gulp of water TWICE a day has been very effective for who have tried the BHT.

BUT, this may very well be too much for thin or lean people. From the feedback available: The less fat tissue your body is made up of, the less BHT is required or desired.

This treatment works very well but this dosage issue is still an important issue. For everyone trying this treatment: Start out with very low dosages and find out what dosage you are comfortable with. I see no reason for even fairly large people to be taking any more than that 350mg of BHT taken TWICE a day. I weighed about 180 pounds when I first discovered this treatment for hepatitis C and never took more than two 200mg, capsules a day to successfully treat my infection of hepatitis C.

This dosage issue is still a big question that has not been clearly defined at this time.

Also: I see no reason why the BHT treatment can not be used with other treatments as long as the BHT is taken seperately, at a different time and NOT mixed together with other compounds. Simply wait at least one hour after taking the BHT before taking any other treatment to allow for the BHT and it`s metabolites to be absorbed....Oscar"

01/11/2012: Timh from Louisville, Usa writes: "Karen, as an opportunity to correct a mistake while offering an alternative to E. C. Member recommendations for Hep-C, here is a link to a site of *(not)Dr. ) Lloyd Wright who cured himself of this disease with natural treatments. Here is a link http://alternativemedicinesolution.com/Alternative_Medicine_Books

Good luck."

01/18/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Ted or anyone knows if the natural form of Aspirin ---White Willow Bark is also effective antiviral. I have a likely undiagnosed case of Hep-C or any other viral hep as I respond to natural antiviral treatments. Day before yesterday I drank Colloidal Silver, took Lysine and St. John'sWort throughout the day and felt much better that night and following day. Last night and this morning I took 3 cps White Willow Bark with noticeable improvements today, especially muscle tone (now feel like I'm hulking). Licorice Root NAC DMG also yeilds improvement but raises blood pressure to dangerous levels, so have discontinued.

My first symptoms were an orange colored substance covering my lower legs and feet (this was first seen during an episode of acute leukemia in the hospital with the nurse removing large amounts on washcloth regularly). For yrs I complained to doctors of the possibility of Liver problems, but never any diagnosis. Liver got much better after gallbladder cleanse and Milk Thistle; but the orange colored film still remains yrs later but not nearly as bad as the few mo. of critical episode. For the last several yrs the orange film only appears in between my toes in small amounts, I mention this because I never really got obviously jaundiced and this seems likely similar side effect. I suppose the Milk Thistle as well as other nutritional & herbal supplements could create a false negative liver panel blood results.

Am going to try (trial) the BHT soon and report any changes.

Any comments welcome and I will post results."

01/18/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Timh, I've never seen or heard of this so won't be of much help. As Ted and others have found that fungus is a cause of cancer I wonder if it is a form of it, especially as it is in between your toes. Interesting that the colour is orange as I have seen iridescent orange pus come out of a skin cancer."

02/08/2012: Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Pakistan writes: "Dear Sir/ I have read your discussion, I am a carrier of hepatitis B and doctors completely make me helpless as they have no cure for this, but I am hopeful from that BHT which you mentioned, and I want to know that if I didn't get the BHT, did it have any alternative? I'm from pakistan and it is not available here in pakistan.. Please help me."

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Dear Islahuddin from Hyderabad, BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene ] is a specific compound that has proven special properties that NO other compound has been proven to possess. There are other similar compounds that exist such as BHA [ butylated hydroxyanisole ] that have shown similar, but less effective properties.

So, BHT is the product to go with if you can get it. Also BHT is much more available than BHA is. There are other compounds discussed in this forum that others have discussed that THEY say have been shown to be effective as a treatment for the different hepatitis viruses.

You can click onto that AILMENTS tab to read about these other treatments for viral hepatitis. I have NO experience with these other treatments and can NOT give an opinion on how good they work for that reason....Oscar"

02/08/2012: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa writes: "Follow up posting to Islahuddin from Hyderabad, Well my previous posting to you is NO help because you are saying you can NOT purchase BHT. I have read some of the other postings regarding the treatment of viral hepatitis in this forum.

In my opinion: GRAPEFRUIT SEED extract seems very promising. Now if you can not buy the extract you can surely buy grapefruits. I would recommend taking the seeds of the grapefruit and grind them up. You need to grind these seeds up or you simply poop them out and do NOT get the desired effect.

There IS scientific evidence that the compounds that occur in grapefruit seeds that can be used as a food preservative ALSO have proven anti-microbial properties. That is why they work as a food preservative. Here is but one of many links about all that: http://naturalingredient.org/GSE_Interview.html

A number of people in this forum have reported very good results with the use of grapefruit seed extacts for the treatment of viral hepatitis. And like I said: If you cannot purchase the extracts you can surely purchase grapefruits. Grind the seeds up before eating them. The extracts WILL be there. Just squish them up to break up the vacuales to release the extracts.

I have NO idea as to how much to take per day. Can any of you other forum members help Islahuddin with some specifics as to dosages ? I do think 3 or 4 seeds per day would at least be safe and perhaps very effective. I really do NOT know. Any help out there ? ...Oscar"

02/08/2012: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand writes: "I think that you are onto something with regards grapefruit.. It's a cross between a lemon and an orange. In "reeves herbal" It states that of all fruits, the lemon is number one in maintaining the nations health. I've been drinking orange juice with a lemon cut up and immersed in it for a few hours.. For a couple of weeks. Added to it is a capfull of ACV.. which you can't taste, plus eating half a grapefruit a day, I'm sure apart from any other benefits it improves eyesight."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi Donna, vaccines contain mercury which is probably why they don't test for it. I think all kids (and adults) need to have their bodies detoxed after they have vaccines. If you look at a mineral interaction chart, iodine will displace mercury. You need to buy some lugols iodine. You can find it online. With iodine you need to supplement with magnesium, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate) and selenium (1 brazil nut should be enough per day for selenium).

Iodine will also displace bromide from the body (bromide is in all the breads these days).

You may want her to go to a naturopath or even a biomedical Doctor. There are some in Queensland that you can google. There are other things you can do to detox her body. Epson salt baths (magnesium sulphate) a few times a week will help to detox and also to raise her magnesium level. Magnesium also has a very calming effect on the body so it will relax her.

Keep her away from processed foods as much as you can because they contain MSG and aspartame which kill brain cells among other things (google excitotoxins). MSG is in all processed foods.

Google GAPS diet (some great youtube videos) and also google GFCF on youtube. A lot of people have reported that taking kids off dairy and gluten have given them their children back. Spend some time on youtube and you will be amazed at the stories from people there."

02/07/2012: Neighbourly from Winnipeg, Canada writes: "I have bought product from a company called Osumex (I'm in Canada) and I see that their mercury/heavy metals test kits have an Australian distributor. At least in Canada the owner was very good to deal with.

http://www.interclinical.com.au/products.php?parent=tk"

02/08/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Debbie, most of us have to buy the Brazil nuts shelled and those seem to have hardly any selenium. I now buy walnuts in the shell."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Donna, if I may suggest a homeopathic formula by Barbara Hendel called "Homeopathic Detoxifier" and "Environmental Defense" that I have had noticeable results with only occasional use. It should bring immediate relief to your granddaughter, and maybe able to completely resolve the issue. Will also not interfere w/ the other recommendations posted for you.

Good luck and please post results."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Christine, some type of pathogen or parasite or both could be to blame as abdominal swelling is very often associated w/ these conditions. Just guessing."

02/08/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe writes: "Christine: I am now experimenting with Celtic Sea Salt and water (plenty of water). So far it has worked, the bloat is gone!

Read the thread on Sea Salt Cures right here on EC for more info on this."

02/08/2012: Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "Fruit in limited quantities is ok for health, but too much fructose overtaxes the pancreas causing surge of insulin which no one needs.

1 fruit 2 hours in between meals is ok.

For bloating specifically, consider consuming papayas, probiotics of very good quality (I especially like ReNew Life products specific strains made for bloating), sauerkraut and other lacto-fermented veggies several times daily, spirulina & chorella to keep the liver clean. Start the day with FRESH organic veggie juice made with cucumbers, celery, parsley, mint, ginger and lemon.

You can google lacto-fermedted veggies, easy to make and extremely nutritious in resetting your gut.

http://culturedfoodlife.com/how-to-make-kefir/

This site teaches you how to make kefir and cultured veggies.

Additionally herbal teas made by boiling the following ingredients (INDIVIDUALLY) is great for bloating issues:

- Fenugreek

- Mint

- Anise Seed

- Licorice

- Ginger

Hope this helps.

T"

02/08/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Christine, Seeing you stay in America, Get Oxy-Powder to clean your intestines then do a liver flush to get the gallstones out & just these 2 procedures will solve a lot of problems. Search on the internet how to do a liver flush."

02/08/2012: Jen from Bozeman, Mt, Us writes: "Hi Christine O from Maricopa, I too have suffered with the stomach bloat and found there were a few culprits which I have since removed from my diet.

1. Bananas - which I was eating daily since forever. I love and miss them but can't go back.

2. Popcorn - of any kind. Organic air popped or microwavable.

3. Dairy - I don't eat alot but I love cheese. But it is mostly yogurt that gives me issues. I can't take probiotics without issues either. I have heard that if you take them for a few weeks the bloat will go away though I am to chicken to try.

4. Lettuce - for some reason having had my gallbladder removed made it almost impossible to digest lettuce and other leafy greens.

5. Soda/Pop - any fizzy drink really makes my stomach blow up.

Fruits and veggies will give you gas no matter how much you eat but some people need a little extra help to digest them. I find that if I take digestive enzymes I can handle alot of things including some of the things listed above. I think everyone is different. Our intestines have different bacteria that reacts differently with certain foods. Maybe you could try cleansing your intestines with an enema. I find that if I fast every few months my intestines seem to settle down for a bit. But mostly I try to stay away from the foods listed above."

02/05/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "For many of us (I being one), elimination or avoidance isn't enough as the disease process and aging can be debilitating. In the severe category one would need to eliminate and avoid sugars (as much as possible) and become proactive in treatment applications.

For the burning of sugars, take ---B Complex Vit, Minerals such as Vanadium and Chromium in particular, herbs like Cinnamon, Gymnema, Mulberry. ACV is also proved sugar burner. With this combo, positive results would have to be present. Oh, also Alpha Lipoic Acid is good glucose burner."

02/05/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa writes: "Hi Brian, Interesting post. I enjoyed reading it. One thing though - I have always been told that eating potatoes, pizza (dough and suace) and drinking beer was about the same thing as eating table sugar. The body metabolizes starches like sugar.

I don't see where you really cut out sugar much if you were eating those things. Maybe eating better over all caused you to lose weight. Perhaps being thinner put less stress on your body, allowing your immune system to work better to get rid of the polyps?

Just a thought.

:-)"

02/06/2012: Brian from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia writes: "Hi Carly, Thank you for your nice comments and also your thoughts. To address the grocery items raised, an average size 200g potato has 3g of sugar (1.5%) and the packaged chips I buy from the freezer section at my supermarket (to heat up in the oven) has less than 1g of sugar per 100g on the label so I will assume even fried chips from a Fish & Chip shop or even McDonalds would be about the same. The pizza I buy which is also from the same supermarket freezer has 4.7g sugar per 100g (or 4.7%, which is under my 5% limit). I have found it impossible to find a sugar content for beer but will run with the thought that although sugar is introduced for fermentation, it gets converted to alcohol, so there is no sugar.

Starches and fats I don't care about (except Trans fats that I really do prefer to avoid). I have targeted sugar as the only food source that feeds the fungus that cause the polyps. The first time I went "no sugar" I was 56kg at the start (and had been diagnosed with a Vitamin D deficiency by my doctor, which was the only problem he could find that I had, so that became part of the jigsaw puzzle that I put together) so I was already thin anyway but had a bad case of polyps. I scarily bottomed out at 52kg before I reintroduced sugar to regain weight and am currently 55kg and the polyps are gone again. A net sum of 1kg loss in weight hasn't destressed my body and eliminated the polyps, it can only be the sugar."

02/06/2012: Brian from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia writes: "Hi Timh, All I can say is the headline that Earth Clinic allocated is a bit misleading. It should have read "Eliminate sugar to eliminate nasal polyps". I am in no way claiming that "no sugar" fixes everything. I had no other medical conditions except for nasal polyps and a Vitamin D deficiency (and a sore foot which I cured myself but that's another story) and the avoidance of sugar all on its own cured my polyps and restored my well being. I did not take any other pills, herbs or supplements along the way. Except I did take apple cider vinegar for about 2 weeks for first time when I went "no sugar" so yeah, maybe that's why I lost too much weight then. But the second time I went no sugar I didn't have any ACV at all (the taste is terrible and I had totally gone off it) and I still cured my polyps but didn't lose any weight. Crikey, Timh, the penny just dropped, sounds like we just discovered the best ever easiest natural way to lose weight (no sugar ACV). Thanks for that."

02/07/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Brian, some supplement co's make ACV tablets but not many distributers it seems. Swanson has regular and double strength ACV tabs. So don't give up altogether and try and find some ACV tabs down under.

Also worth noting, studies show sugars like high fructose corn syrup not only make triglycerides to be stored as stubborn fat, but also suppress immune function substantially.

As for natural sweeteners ---honey, blackstrap molasses, and stevia are favorites."

02/08/2012: Brian from Adelaide, S.a., Australia writes: "Hey Timh,

Thank you for the info about ACV tablets, I didn't know they existed. I do now believe that ACV does help a person to lose weight when on a sugar reduced diet, as you alluded to in your previous post, but that is not my intent. I am 5'7" and only weigh 55kg and would rather be putting weight on, not off. My only intent was to get rid of Nasal Polyps and I have done that no other medications, potions, lotions nor the dreaded operation, just reduced the sugar and it was a done deed 4 weeks later.

Your comment about "sugar suppresses immune function substantially" supports my theory about feeding the fungus that causes that (via the Thyroid causing Hypothyroidism, which is an underactive Thyroid function, which is whereby the immune function is reduced and also a Vitamin D deficiency both of which I was diagnosed to have had, by my doctor). Thank you for that. Anyone else reading this thinking where is the Thyroid anyway, picture it as a very small double handed grip around your upper wind pipe.

As for natural sweeteners and considering that fungus don't care what type of sugar they are being fed or where it comes from, the weight of an average teaspoonful of table sugar is about 4g, 1 tspn each of honey is 5.7g of sugar in 7g (81% sugar) and molasses is 3.7g of sugar in 6. 7g (55%) both of which are more or less the same as a tspn of table sugar and therefore no reduced sugar benefit whatsoever. Both of those products are definitely over my preferred limit of 5% and absolute limit of 10% sugar content. Artificial sweeteners I avoid like arsenic. Just Google "stevia good or bad" and your head will spin where to look first. If it was good, why is bad even an option. Cheers."

02/05/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa writes: "Hi Francisca, I have been taking Lugol's topically. I am kind of worried to take it internally because I have many allergies / sensitivities to so many different things. I am wondering how others do the skin application.

I have been doing iodine foot painting, alternating bottoms of feet with my lower abdomen (ovary area) and breasts.

Doing approx. 1/3 of a dropper of 2% almost every day. I did back off a bit one time a month or so ago when I had some heart racing / palpitations. (They went away, and may have been because I had not been taking my magnesium as I should have been).

I am wondering if iodine painting compares in any way to taking it internally?

I have only read enough about it to be totally and utterly confused at this point. ;-)

If anyone has any information on this as well as Francisca's question, I would really appreciate hearing from them.

Thanks,

Carly"

02/05/2012: R. from L.a., Usa writes: "All by itself in a full glass of water is best for quick absorption, but it doesn't matter much. The most important thing is sufficient doses and regimen for a few months, I. E. at least 12.5 - 50mg - see e.g. http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-08/IOD_08.htm"

02/06/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "Francisca, the iodine yahoo group recommends taking it with food. This helps improve absorption and avoids any possible stomach upset. It is also recommended to take before 2pm as it can sometimes disturb sleep, though for me, if I have taken it later in the day, it hasn't affected my sleep."

02/06/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Francisca & Carly, Whichever way you choose please only start with one drop per day and see how you go ie detox reactions. Personally I think a week or two before going to the next level of 2 drops per day. We have taken it a few ways eg: in a glass of water 60 mins before eating; in water with a little Apple Cider Vinegar 30 mins before eating; at first 5 - 10 min before meals.

I too have read different ways/times to take it. Taking it before meals 30 -60 seems to be more often recommended. Personally we are doing what is convenient for us because that way at least we take it. We also take the recommended selenium, magnesium and Vit C although not at the same time as the iodine time."

02/06/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "Carly, in my opinion, you don't always absorb all that you paint on your skin (evaporation and such) and since it is recommended to take 25-50 mg at minimum, I don't think you could paint enough to get that. If you don't have an allergic reaction on your skin, you should be able to take it internally. You can always do both."

02/06/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Lisa (from Rabat, Morocco), Thanks for your info. I keep forgetting about the salt could you tell me how to take the salt? Also do you take the mag, selenium and vit c at the same meal or at a different time? Currently we add the grey coloured sea salt to all our meals. Thanks."

02/07/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "Hi Maria, I always take the mag. Selenium and vit C together. It's just easier that way. I have a liter water bottle that I add about a 1/2 tsp. Salt. Everytime I refill the bottle I add more salt. I am not a big fan of salt, but after doing this for awhile I don't like to drink plain water anymore. I also add extra to my food. As long as the salt is unrefined (usually gray or pink) it is okay to use and it has not affected my blood pressure. I believe it is the refined table salt that does this for those who worry about salt intake."

02/07/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "I should clarify my remarks about taking all the supplements together. I split up my doses of magnesium and vitamin C throughout the day."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Francisca, I take mine in a little milk. It masks the taste. Before meals would be better for absorption for sure. I don't think you can take it at the same time as Vitamin C. Get ready for really vivid dreams."

02/08/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Debbie, I started yesterday with one drop but I took it with the meal, today as well. I will try to take it before a meal tomorrow. I usually dream quite a lot, let's see what happens! This seems to be Hulda Clark's recipe, 5% iodine, 7% potassium iodide. On the bottle it says that one can take quite a bit more but I will go up a drop at a time. So far so good..... Let's see! I don't want any trouble! I hope it will cure the bags under my eyes, my weak hair, cold feet, insomnia and a few other things. I will keep you posted. So far I tried Turmeric in the tea for the bags under my eyes as someone advised here without any results. I am taking Vit. C, selenium, magnesium, the lot, and eating some Cilantro (coriander).

Do you know what I am also trying out and which seems to be working? I am getting rid of my addiction to warmth. I have always been too cautious with keeping myself warm, during the day and at night, now I am getting rid of all those layers of chlothing and I have only a thin blanket in bed although it is winter here and very cold it is too! It feels weird to get rid of my thick jumpers and thick duvet in bed but I am getting there without too much difficulty! I read a book about skin care where the author says that it is awful for skin and hair to be always far too hot and that we can retrain our thermostat. I believe we can because if you look at the young people here in Europe going around in the winter with hardly anything on that really is possible. But well, this is a training you can hardly do in Australia!"

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  02/05/2012: Vonnii from Whakatane, New Zealand writes: "Hi I have had bacteria from the hospital in a cyst on my bottom tooth. Since feb 2009. The bacteria was put into my body when I went to the hospital for a check for gluten. this was in may 2008. The doctor gave me amoxen and doxycline but the cyst just grew bigger. I saw a gum specialist but he wanted to remove 13 teeth which were not loose. The doctor sent me back to dentists who just wanted my tooth removed. I eventually found that 3 antiboitis worked to remove the cyst amoxen doxycline and ermine.

I went to the hospital for help when I became sick but the dentists also told the hospital not to help me. So I have a cyst on my tooth with bacterial.

I take 24000 of vitamin c every day to protect my organs.

I developed shingles on my brain and on my eyes because of this cyst. Stress makes me worse but vitamin C really works. I take over 40 different health products morning and night but the bacterial does not die.

In August 2011 the bacteria went onto my finger. My finger was in a terrible mess so eventually the doctors gave me the 3 antiboitics for 4 weeks. But pathlab did a culture and just said it was a yeast infection. The dentists have really got hold of so many so I cant get this cyst sorted out.

I bought antiboitics from america but new zealand took them. I went to the hospital for the 3 antiboitics as my eyes are now affected again with shingles. I saw the man who was so against me and he told me not to come back to the hosptial.

So I drink black tea which keeps my blood from getting too bad from the bacteria. The cyst on my tooth is pain less but the bacteria still comes out into my body when I am stressed. The three antiboitics together work to kill the mrsa bacteria.

I have a very allergic body and I can't take any pain killers I used to use doxycline for pain but the doctors refuse to give me any more.

So I use feverfew but doxycline is better. The mrsa bacteria has now gone onto another finger so I will try using natural things.

Good health to you all

vonni

The dentists want my tooth taken out but I refuse."

02/06/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Vonnii, Quite a few people have had success with Turmeric for MRSA so I would be starting there."

02/06/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Maria, Go to youtube & look for liposomal vit c, it is self explanatory & you will then see what a wonderful product it is."

02/07/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Vonnii, I can't help but reply as you sure do seem deep into the muck of it right now. I too have had my share of negatives associated w/ illness.

One thing I've been hinting lately here on E.C. is the power of not "one" agent, drug, nutrient, treatment, protocol, but a variety and combinations of things as the BEST option especially in severe cases.

There are many ways to support the immune system, Vit-C is good, but C alone is not enough. Consider Zinc/VitA loading, Iodine loading. Raw Thymus Glandular, Immune boosting herbs and mushrooms, Colloidal Silver (gargle, and drink), MMS.

Hope this helps and report any progress."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "I believe that iodine kills MRSA. You could take it internally and apply the iodine directly to the affected areas externally on your body. If you take it internally you need to also take vitamin c, selenium and magnesium. If it is not MRSA, iodine will kill yeast as well so it should work.

For the shingles in your eyes, I would try colloidal silver and use it as an eye wash or get a dropper and put one or two drops in your eyes to see how that works.

I would stop the antibiotics you are taking because antibiotics will kill the good bacteria in your body and that will not help your situation, probably worsen it. To offset the damage the antibiotics are doing to you, you will need to take a probiotic for a couple of weeks. Taking 3 antibiotics at once is not good (my opinion anyway).

Spirulina and chlorella are good for blood cleansing so I would also try that. Vitamin C is also good to take."

02/08/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Louwrence (from Rustenburg), Have had a quick look, very interesting. The one I found requires a sonic cleaner, do you know a method that does not need one to make it? I have seen liposomal vit c mentioned here before but have known nothing about it. Thanks"

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi Donna, vaccines contain mercury which is probably why they don't test for it. I think all kids (and adults) need to have their bodies detoxed after they have vaccines. If you look at a mineral interaction chart, iodine will displace mercury. You need to buy some lugols iodine. You can find it online. With iodine you need to supplement with magnesium, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate) and selenium (1 brazil nut should be enough per day for selenium).

Iodine will also displace bromide from the body (bromide is in all the breads these days).

You may want her to go to a naturopath or even a biomedical Doctor. There are some in Queensland that you can google. There are other things you can do to detox her body. Epson salt baths (magnesium sulphate) a few times a week will help to detox and also to raise her magnesium level. Magnesium also has a very calming effect on the body so it will relax her.

Keep her away from processed foods as much as you can because they contain MSG and aspartame which kill brain cells among other things (google excitotoxins). MSG is in all processed foods.

Google GAPS diet (some great youtube videos) and also google GFCF on youtube. A lot of people have reported that taking kids off dairy and gluten have given them their children back. Spend some time on youtube and you will be amazed at the stories from people there."

02/07/2012: Neighbourly from Winnipeg, Canada writes: "I have bought product from a company called Osumex (I'm in Canada) and I see that their mercury/heavy metals test kits have an Australian distributor. At least in Canada the owner was very good to deal with.

http://www.interclinical.com.au/products.php?parent=tk"

02/08/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Debbie, most of us have to buy the Brazil nuts shelled and those seem to have hardly any selenium. I now buy walnuts in the shell."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Donna, if I may suggest a homeopathic formula by Barbara Hendel called "Homeopathic Detoxifier" and "Environmental Defense" that I have had noticeable results with only occasional use. It should bring immediate relief to your granddaughter, and maybe able to completely resolve the issue. Will also not interfere w/ the other recommendations posted for you.

Good luck and please post results."

02/05/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa writes: "Hi Francisca, I have been taking Lugol's topically. I am kind of worried to take it internally because I have many allergies / sensitivities to so many different things. I am wondering how others do the skin application.

I have been doing iodine foot painting, alternating bottoms of feet with my lower abdomen (ovary area) and breasts.

Doing approx. 1/3 of a dropper of 2% almost every day. I did back off a bit one time a month or so ago when I had some heart racing / palpitations. (They went away, and may have been because I had not been taking my magnesium as I should have been).

I am wondering if iodine painting compares in any way to taking it internally?

I have only read enough about it to be totally and utterly confused at this point. ;-)

If anyone has any information on this as well as Francisca's question, I would really appreciate hearing from them.

Thanks,

Carly"

02/05/2012: R. from L.a., Usa writes: "All by itself in a full glass of water is best for quick absorption, but it doesn't matter much. The most important thing is sufficient doses and regimen for a few months, I. E. at least 12.5 - 50mg - see e.g. http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-08/IOD_08.htm"

02/06/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "Francisca, the iodine yahoo group recommends taking it with food. This helps improve absorption and avoids any possible stomach upset. It is also recommended to take before 2pm as it can sometimes disturb sleep, though for me, if I have taken it later in the day, it hasn't affected my sleep."

02/06/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Francisca & Carly, Whichever way you choose please only start with one drop per day and see how you go ie detox reactions. Personally I think a week or two before going to the next level of 2 drops per day. We have taken it a few ways eg: in a glass of water 60 mins before eating; in water with a little Apple Cider Vinegar 30 mins before eating; at first 5 - 10 min before meals.

I too have read different ways/times to take it. Taking it before meals 30 -60 seems to be more often recommended. Personally we are doing what is convenient for us because that way at least we take it. We also take the recommended selenium, magnesium and Vit C although not at the same time as the iodine time."

02/06/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "Carly, in my opinion, you don't always absorb all that you paint on your skin (evaporation and such) and since it is recommended to take 25-50 mg at minimum, I don't think you could paint enough to get that. If you don't have an allergic reaction on your skin, you should be able to take it internally. You can always do both."

02/06/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Lisa (from Rabat, Morocco), Thanks for your info. I keep forgetting about the salt could you tell me how to take the salt? Also do you take the mag, selenium and vit c at the same meal or at a different time? Currently we add the grey coloured sea salt to all our meals. Thanks."

02/07/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "Hi Maria, I always take the mag. Selenium and vit C together. It's just easier that way. I have a liter water bottle that I add about a 1/2 tsp. Salt. Everytime I refill the bottle I add more salt. I am not a big fan of salt, but after doing this for awhile I don't like to drink plain water anymore. I also add extra to my food. As long as the salt is unrefined (usually gray or pink) it is okay to use and it has not affected my blood pressure. I believe it is the refined table salt that does this for those who worry about salt intake."

02/07/2012: Lisa from Rabat, Morocco writes: "I should clarify my remarks about taking all the supplements together. I split up my doses of magnesium and vitamin C throughout the day."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Francisca, I take mine in a little milk. It masks the taste. Before meals would be better for absorption for sure. I don't think you can take it at the same time as Vitamin C. Get ready for really vivid dreams."

02/08/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Debbie, I started yesterday with one drop but I took it with the meal, today as well. I will try to take it before a meal tomorrow. I usually dream quite a lot, let's see what happens! This seems to be Hulda Clark's recipe, 5% iodine, 7% potassium iodide. On the bottle it says that one can take quite a bit more but I will go up a drop at a time. So far so good..... Let's see! I don't want any trouble! I hope it will cure the bags under my eyes, my weak hair, cold feet, insomnia and a few other things. I will keep you posted. So far I tried Turmeric in the tea for the bags under my eyes as someone advised here without any results. I am taking Vit. C, selenium, magnesium, the lot, and eating some Cilantro (coriander).

Do you know what I am also trying out and which seems to be working? I am getting rid of my addiction to warmth. I have always been too cautious with keeping myself warm, during the day and at night, now I am getting rid of all those layers of chlothing and I have only a thin blanket in bed although it is winter here and very cold it is too! It feels weird to get rid of my thick jumpers and thick duvet in bed but I am getting there without too much difficulty! I read a book about skin care where the author says that it is awful for skin and hair to be always far too hot and that we can retrain our thermostat. I believe we can because if you look at the young people here in Europe going around in the winter with hardly anything on that really is possible. But well, this is a training you can hardly do in Australia!"

02/09/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Karen...If you have Candida in the mouth then it's very likely you have candida in your intestines as well. I've had Intestinal Candida, and managed to cured it. Here is a past extract of what I used and how I cured it:

"Bill from San Fernando, Philippines replies: "Hi Deborah and Cured from Niceville...I had candida three years ago. My symptoms were psoriasis, eczma, BM and toilet only once every 4 days if I was lucky, tired and sluggish all day, severe grogginess and brainfog in the mornings, jock itch(tinea cruris) and overweight. I also regularly caught colds, flu etc many times a year on a regular basis.

This is what I took to cure candida:

* Ted's alkalizing remedies using either whole squeezed lemon/lime or 2 tbspns ACV plus 1/2 tspn baking soda(Arm & Hammer brand) two or three times a day. This is Ted's Alkalizing Remedy and this is THE NUMBER ONE CURE for Candida in my book.

* One tablespoons of virgin coconut oil stirred into my coffee at least 3 times a day.

* Blackstrap molasses in my coffee, no refined sugar or aspartame sweetener allowed in my diet.

When I started this remedy at the beginning, I got fairly severe flu-like symptoms -- it almost seemed as if the remedy was making me worse. But this die off or Herxheimer Effect always happens when you get the fungal toxins in your blood from the microbes and fungus, so think of it as a good sign.

Your liver and kidneys are overworked initially, until your immune system can get on top of it. After this die-off it was easy. All my skin problems just disappeared slowly (except the jock itch -- but that's another story) and I haven't had a cold or flu in 2 years.

Mind you, it took me a full year to completely get rid of my candida. And even though I'm clear of candida now, and since it is very difficult to eat non-acidic foods these days, I still always alkalize and take coconut oil a couple of times a week as a preventative even now (plus supplementing borax, magnesium, natural sea salt etc as recommended by Ted on this site)."

02/09/2010: Karen from Ghent-belgium, Belgium writes: "Bill from the philippines:

Thanks a lot for your answer. I hadn't read the posts on candida yet but did so this morning and I came across your post as well. Especially the confirmation that flu-like symptoms can occur reassured me. So I took my acv, blackstrap molasses, tumeric and cayenne-drink as usual in the mornings. I also take often (and will increase) a spoon of pure coconut oil and went to the health store today for grape seeds extract (which is really expensive over here - but I got lucky I found it). I am looking forward for results. The only thing I am not sure of is whether to take the anti-candida oral get the doc prescribed... Could this speed up the proces and could this be helpful? Or should I say no to this traditional medicine? .. I ask this question because I've seen a site from someone with chronic fatgue who is cured of candida and in the end completely cured buy eating natural healthy foods, but she recommended this so I guess it could be helpful... The thing is that I am working and really need this money, can't afford to go into this kind of deep detox again, .... Yeah I know... Thanks for answering my question, what do you (and other readers) think?"

02/09/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Karen...A black tongue can also be caused by :

* Smoking

* Using antacids frequently like Pepto-bismol (for upset stomach) and others that are based on bismuth chemicals -- such as bismuth subsalicylate.

* Over-use of antibiotics.

* Candida infection -- although in most mouth candida/thrush infections the tongue is white or patchy white, with thick and sour-tasting sputum.

Check these links:

http://beyondwellbeing.com/herbs/tongue-diagnosis.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hairy_tongue"

02/09/2010: Cc from Slc, Utah writes: "To Karen - Your tongue was probably white then it turned black. I would say that you used way too much H202 (Hydrogen Peroxide) and killed everything that lives on your tongue the good and the bad. I also did this once when I used to much H202. It went from white to red then to black then back to white. Your tongue will most likely go back to a white color after a few days. Take Care."

06/22/2010: Labes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "To Bill from San Fernando, Philippines.

Hi, Thank you very much for you feedback and I'm very happy to hear that some people really do win the battle against Candida, it encourages us to continue the treatment, however, I have a few questions to adress to you, one of them is about Ted's Alkalizing diet:

How could you make your body Alkaline? It's impossible. Death will occur if the ph of the blood is other than its range which is 7±0,4. The homeostatie will always try to keep the optimal ph of the body.

You can verify in all the scientific articls and you will never find such Alkaline body or acidic body. Alkalosis or acidos are two deadly disease when the ph of the body is other than 7,4±0,1.

I can understand a diet low of carbohydrates but I couldn't understand the myth about Alkaline or Acidic blood.

Also, some readers put an accent about cellulase which some companies claims it will kill candida. That is an abvious big lie. Candida Albican has no cellulose in its membrane, the main ingrdients are chitin, ergosterol, B-glucan.

I will appreciate your response.

Thank you very much."

06/23/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Labes...I could also perhaps produce many logical arguments as to why alkalizing works so well as well as provide links to many websites that support and explain how alkalizing works towards body health.

But the way I see it, there are already hundreds of entries by Ted from Bangkok on EC that adequately and thoroughly explain the chemistry of body alkalizing far better than I could ever describe it.

Ted from Bangkok is a University educated chemist/microbiologist who has worked for many years in the US food and medical sectors as a chemist. He probably has more knowledge about drugs, herbs, minerals and vitamins in his two little thumbs than I have in my brain...LOL. Ted is now a healer, and a very successful one.

All I know is that Ted's simple alkalizing remedies had an astonishing effect on my candida. I also took VCO, molasses etc which helped, but it was really the alkalizing that drove out the candida as far as I was concerned. And, along with candida, my psoriasis, eczma, bloating, low energy, athletes foot etc. also completely cleared up.

I could argue this and that with you about Ted's Alkalizing Remedies and it would probably go on for ever. I prefer not to do that, achieves so little. If you don't believe in alkalizing that's OK.

For myself, I really find it unnecessary to prove anything, because I feel so much healthier now and this is my only evidence -- by observation of the results of alkalizing against candida in my own body -- which, to me, needs no arguing. It worked and is self-evident.

I also know about drugs like Nystatin, Threelac etc for candida. I never tried them because I didn't particularly want to use them because their side-effects can be pretty awful.

Your comment about the hype on drugs that contain cellulase being so effective against candida is well taken and is yet another reason why I really don't use drugs unless I absolutely have too. Because it's so difficult to trust the drugs companies. It has been well known for many years that alkalizing helps the body. Here is one interesting example -- how Dr Orian Truss discovered one of the most effective cures against candida -- lugol's iodine(which is very alkaline):

Dr Orian Truss and Iodine

Good luck."

06/23/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Labes...Sorry, the Orian Truss link doesn't work, my mistake, so here is the proper link:

Dr Orian Truss and Iodine"

06/23/2010: Labes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Thank you very much Mr Bill for the fast reply.

My first comment about Ted's Alkalizing remedy was not about its effectiveness against Candida, but about Alkalizing the body. I will be very happy to have from you some scientific articles about the body or the blood being Alkiline. Beleive me, I'm even reading physiological reference to find such claim about the possibility to rise the Ph of the body above or below 7.1±0,4. I couldn't find one.

Why I asked such questions is because of my sickness due to Candida ( Which I believe I got it from abusing antibiotics). Also, because I couldn't accept the Alkalizing theory doesn't mean I didn't accept the remedy. Why? because the remedy ( lemon bicarbonate) could have a effectivness against Candida directly or indirectly that has nothing to do with the Ph of the body.

The other reason why I'm sceptical about the ph theory is because some bacteria use their urease enzyme to make their enviromnent Alkaline like H.pylori.

Thank you very much for the link of doctor Orian Truss. I did try lugol's solution but it doesn't help much.

How could I reach Mr Ted? I would like to ask him some questions?

Thank you very much.

God bless you."

EC: Ted can be reached via email at: parhat@yahoo.com.

06/25/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Labes...Much thanks for your reply. You probably know the protocol that I followed to get rid of my own candida and regarding your questions about alkalizing -- here is a link to a comment stream where I describe why alkaline bicarbonates are good for you:
Alkalinity and Sodium Bicarbonate

Here is a link to a comment stream where, in several detailed comments, I completely describe what protocols, herbs and supplements I used to rid myself of candida:
Candida Protocol

When I used this protocol I did not know what I know now -- 3 or 4 years later. My remedy took a whole year to get rid of my candida, but Ted has said that you can get rid of it in for months.

Here is the protocol I would use now:

To Improve your Body Terrain

*Take Ted's Lime/Lemon alkalizing remedies at least 2 times a day as recommended. These alkalizing remedies create the worst possible environment for the candida while simultaneously creating a healthy body terrain. Also take the BS with water remedy on it's own one hour before bed - this will help you get a good nights sleep. If you have problems with this, then use Ted's Carbicarb remedy -- this is more balanced and incorporates potassium to balance any sodium issues. Potassium citrate can be taken to more directly aid intracellular alkalization. See this link and read Ted's description.

*Take at least 2 tablespoons of VCO per day to help constipation and intestinal issues. VCO contains mainly medium chain saturated acids, very protective for the intestines, liver and blood. Contains lauric acid, caproic acid, caprylic acid and myristic acid -- these act as anti-microbials helping to destroy the candida as well as protecting the intestines from any further external microbial invasion. See this link. I don't use vegetable oils anymore, I cook only with VCO now.

*Take herb supplements like Milk Thistle or Dandylion because the candida die-off will create a big strain on both your immune system and the liver which will have to clear the dead candida debris and toxins from your blood. Think of this as taking out the candida trash. This die-off will give you flu-like or liverish symptoms and perhaps some diarrhea. Accept this and work your way through it as it should disappear once your body gains control again.

*Detox and get rid of heavy metals from your body. Due to diet and if you've taken medicinal drugs for any length of time you will have an accumulation of heavy metals. To get rid of this just drink green tea 2 or 3 times a day and eat Cilantro 3 times a week in salads. You can also use Sodium Thiosulphate to get rid of heavy metals, arsenic, cyanide and chlorine. These will get rid of heavy metals over time. Heavy metals create an ideal acidic environment for candida as well as for nanobacteria. Se this link for more details on ST.

Remedies that Directly Attack the Candida

*Drink 1/4 teaspoon of borax in a litre of water throughout the day. Take this for 4 days on then rest for 3 days. So, 4 days on, 3 days off with the Borax. Borax is the ultimate anti-fungal, also good for bones and helps to balance the hormones as well as leeches out the fluoride from your body. Borax affects your male hormones or androgens in a viagra-like manner, which is why you must rest for 3 days -- to avoid gland over-stimulation. Read about Borax here.

*Methylene Blue(MB). You can buy this at any aquatics or fish supply store. Used to get rid of fungal and bacterial infections on fish. Also used throughout the last century as a successful anti-malarial. Taking MB on its own will turn your urine green and the whites of your eyes blue, but if you take at least 1000 mgs Vitamin C with the MB, these side-effects will not occur. Dosage: Two drops of a 0.1% solution of MB in a full glass of water once or twice a day. Do not take MB after 3 or 4 o'clock in the afternoon - it gives you alot of energy so you will not be able to sleep !!(I learned this the hard way...LOL) MB is a deep acting anti-fungal that is able to penetrate the blood/brain and blood/bone barriers of the body. MB is also a marvellous mitochondrial super anti-oxidant for your brain -- gives you lots of energy. Read about MB here.

*Supplementing with at least 12.5 mgs of 5% lugols iodine per day -- two drops a day in a glass of water. You know the story of Dr Orian Truss, candida and lugol's iodine. Iodine will also help to balance your hormones and is also able to remove dangerous halogens like fluorine and bromine from your body.

*Hydrogen peroxide(food grade) I just use a capful of 3% HP in one litre of water a day when I need it. Sometimes I splash 3% HP all over my body, this kills everything bad topically as well as being absorbed quite well transdermally into my body by this method. Very potent against all forms of bacteria, viruses and fungus. See this link for more on HP.

Additional and Useful Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

Vitamin C - Taken in the more alkaline form of Sodium Ascorbate -- at least 1000 mgs twice a day. Vit C is an anti-oxidant and also chelates heavy metals as well.

Magnesium -- Taken as Mag Chloride, Mag Citrate or Mag Gluconate. Dosage: 250 mgs twice a day. Magnesium is involved in over 300 major enzyme body processes and also gets rid of any staph or strep bacteria quite well. Magnesium Chloride is the best form of magnesium in my opinion. See this link.

*Natural Sea Salt or Fulvic/Humic Acid. Both of these will act in the same way as absorbtion synergists as well as help create a healthy intestine and help to supply other much needed minerals to your body.

Diet

Avoid the following: all sugar and sugar foods, dairy, vegetable oils, aspartame, sucralose, saccharine, soft drinks, junk foods, fried foods, baked goods containing white flour, red meat. Your diet should contain low amounts of white meat like chicken, turkey and fish with high amounts of vegetables. Rice is OK.

There are other methods of helping to get rid of candida, but I've taken a blanket approach -- I always assume that other problems caused by other resident bacteria, viruses etc will arise because of candida and these also need to be addressed and so this is incorporated into the above protocol.

Ted from Bangkok will have many more remedies up his sleeve that will work -- such as BHT(Butylated Hydroxy Toluene) and Azoxystrobin(fungicide), but these remedies are hard to obtain and I've never used them so I can't really comment. But I have used(and still using) all the above recommended remedies and I haven't been ill -- no colds, flu or any other problem -- for well over 3 years and I'm over 60 y o now. I've tried to keep the candida remedy relatively simple yet potent. See this link for more descriptions from Ted on Candida."

06/27/2010: Labes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi Bill, thank you again for thr reply.

I have read that Japaneze plum can rises the Ph of the body, a theory that I don't believe till now, could I use them agaist candida then? Do you have any idea about those plums and their activities against candida?

Also, I need some references that talk about how to control candida with body ph?"

06/29/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Labes...Thanks for your reply. In answer to your question:

Also, I need some references that talk about how to control candida with body ph?"

In my last post to you, I provided many suggested remedies for your candida, along with 10 links which both described the efficacy and safety of these remedies. But apparently you will only be satisfied or convinced by standard medical research, which is very unfortunate because even if you search all the recognized databases like Medline and PubMed(which are both controlled by the big drugs companies), you won't find much on these remedies or on alkalinity. I know, I've it tried too.

I have spent much time using Google Scholar, which ONLY searches research databases and have found very little on the usefulness of alkalization or much info on the remedies I've mentioned. I was frustrated with this, so, due to my suspicions, I applied some reverse logic. I knew that drugs like Vioxx and Gardasil could kill and were very dangerous, so I searched for Vioxx on these respected medical databases and lo and behold I found many glowing accounts from research papers on Vioxx. Vioxx has recently been taken thru the courts, and it has been proved that this drug has killed about 26,000 people from iatrogenic heart attacks through Vioxx use. By the way, Vioxx has not been withdrawn and is still being sold out there.

The lesson here is simple. Be very careful what you believe, and be careful of what info sources you trust. If you read a research paper then the second thing you do is find out who funded the research, and if it is one of the Drug Giants, then simply ignore it. However, if the research is independently funded -- ie not funded by the drug companies, then you can, perhaps believe it.

There is also much spoiler research out out there by the drugs companies. A wonderful example of this is the Wolff-Chaikoff research report and criticism of Abraham/Browntsein's recent iodine research. In their rebuttal, Drs Abraham and Brownstein completely demolished the Wolff-Chaikoff iodine report as unbelieveably amateurish, innaccurate and deliberately badly executed. I'll leave you to Google this evidence for yourself.

I also find it odd that you seem more driven to prove or disprove the alkalization remedies on this site than you are to cure your own candida. As well, I also find it suspicious and odd that you hardly even mention your own candida. Most contributors who have candida usually talk about it willingly, to help other people but you hardly mention it at all. What are your symptoms? And what kind of candida do you have? Is it Cutaneous Candida, Oral Candida, Intestinal Candida or Systemic Candida?

I wish you luck with your Umeboshi Pickle and I hope you find the answers that you are looking for."

06/29/2010: Labes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi Bill, Thank you very much for the reply.

Don't get me wrong. I just want to understand the theory and believe me I do believe you when you say that it healed you. I.m taking the same remedy as you describe before: lemon bicarb in 8oz of distilled water.

My symptoms are bloating even after eating very small meal, Jack-Itch, very very low energy, constipation and depression sometimes.

I apologize if I did hurt your feeling when I asked you those questions.

Have a nice day."

07/01/2010: T from Maryland, Usa writes: "Labes, with those symptoms have you considered a gluten-free diet trial? I'd do that for 2 months and see if you notice improvement. It can be tricky at first to make such a big dietary change but it is certainly not impossible. Just be very careful about hidden sources of gluten (and you cannot cheat by even a single crumb!). Tons of info on the net to help and many GF products now available. If you try this, please do let us know if it helped you at all. Best of luck!"

07/01/2010: Labes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada writes: "Hi T from Maryland, USA.

Thank you very much for your reply. I'm just living day to day with stomach pain and those horrible bloating even if I just eat salad. Also constipation is horrible. I'm not working because I feel like a death living with very vey low energy.

I'm now on a gluten free diet but there is no big improvement. I eat just once a day salad with some eggs. I don't touch bread or any cereal products.

Last year I changed my doctor because of heart palpitations and jumping heart and he gave me H.pylori test, it came back positive. He prescribed for me Hpac for one week. I felt great for 2 weeks and then all the symptoms came back worst then before. 3 months after than my specialist did a endoscopy with a biopsy to see if H.pylori is still there, he said that there was no H.pylori. He couldn't find it in my stomach.

One thing I don't understand is why I felt good for the week when I used the Hpac agaisnt H.pylori and why the symptoms came back after than worst than before. I was trying to find if the antibiotics can kill the fungus during the begining of the treatment but I couldn't find one. The other mystery is if I became H.pylori free after the Hpac why I still have the pain? It is a big dilemma for me.That let me think of Candida as an issue and not H.pylori. Since that time, I started taking probiotics and sticking to the atkin's diet. I'm so skinny now. But I still have the problem.

Thank you T for your time and your help."

07/04/2010: Funnybones from Henderson, Nv writes: "Hi Labes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada

For your Candida you should try colloidal silver. Your Candida has probably turned into systemic fungi now and it will take a while to clear it up. You have to look in the Web to see what you have to avoid eating to get rid of it. No grains, limited fruits, no sugar, avoid dairy, etc. You can eat most vegetables and meat but not with sugared sauces or floured sauces. Its difficult to get rid of but the silver will be a big help and help you avoid other infections as well. Look up both. You have to get rid of it or it will do you in in the long run. I talk from experience. Good luck"

07/30/2010: Joe from Wpb, Fl writes: "Bill - Re Your Updated Candida Protocol:

I have the symptoms that you experienced with Candida (constipation, eczema, dandruff, insomnia, sweet cravings, nail fungus). My urine and saliva is alkaline even though I don't eat a good diet. I have been doing Iodine, borax, sodium ascorbate, Sodium Thiosulfate, for fungus and metals. I'm alkaline but still have all the symptoms?"

07/31/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Joe... The question of alkalinity can be confusing. But you must also consider that there are two areas that you must alakalize -- the blood terrain(extracellular) and the cell terrian(intracellular). You can certainly have alkaline urine, which means that your blood may be alkaline, but this does not mean that your intracellular environment is alkaline. My favourite ways of alkalizine now are to just use Ted's lemon/lime remedies or to use Ted's Baking soda plus Sodium citrate and potassium citrate mix. Both of these will create the necessary citrates for intracellular alkalinity. Also, if you add magnesium citrate or bicarbonate to your protocol this will go further to balance the calcium and also help with increasing the alkalinity too. Anyway, here is another more in depth explanation that I found from Ted, which should help you to understand body alkalinity better:

http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/pH_questions.html#Question_2557

"The potassium is the primary method of getting alkaline pH. Actually, extracellular fluids is like a highway system where toxic wastes are rid of from the cells. So getting alkaline urine is important. The exception appears that if a person is deficient of potassium, then it's the intracellular fluids that is acid. Two intracellular fluids are required, magnesium and potassium, and traces of phosphate. In practice potassium will get you alkaline pH fairly quickly, but if the body's accessibility to buffers are limited due to circulation then a carbicarb is required to reach those. In any event, I don't use what present conventional medicine (in Europe, at least) and has long modified them to be a carbicarb potassium mix. Which technically speaking is a equimolar concentrations of carbicarb. A more powerful potassium is the tripotassium citrate. You have to realize that the alkaline bandwagon started in the early 1990s before it hit popularity with the internet around the late 1990s. However, I have been doing this since the late 1960s, and Dr.Carey Reams started somewhere in the 1970s. My idea wasn't even original one either. It was first suggested by Edgar Cayce the importance of alkaline foods found in vegetables, but I found that inconvenient and settled for baking soda instead. An Australian marketed Unique Water that had Magnesium bicarbonate to alkalized the intracellular fluids which I h ave known that long time before it was even patented. In any event, the primary vehicle to alkalized the salivary pH is fairly quick and I have noticed that you may not have even added potassium citrate (tripotassium citrate), or potassium bicarbonate to a large extent in the dosing in alkalizing, which is why the salivary pH still remains at an acidic range. It appears that the body remains low on potassium and perhaps another one was also ignored, which is the magnesium, preferably magnesium bicarbonate. In practice a magnesium bicarbonate doesn't exist in dry state so I would either use a magnesium citrate or a magnesium chloride to replenish electrolytic deficiency and imbalances in the intracellular makeup of magnesium and potassium. It takes a bit longer to alkalize the salivary pH as opposed to urinary pH. The lag time for urinary pH is only an hour or two, while a potassium pH lags about 12-24 hours. In effect, if regular frequent measurements and proper dose were observed, the potassium's effect of salivary pH would have been noticed anyway. A salivary pH of 5. 5 is a seriously distressed body. In any event, there IS a possibility where potassium has little effect on salivary pH. That has a lot to do with poisons added into our food where the body is seriously distressed in metabolic acidosis. That I found came from excitotoxins of aspartame that is now present in thousands of consumer products, including Gatorade, xylitol chewing gums, Clorets, Flintstone vitamins, many effervescent products (such as to reduce stomach acid) that required a much larger dose to neutralize these. Hence, to have any DENT on increasing salivary pH, excitotoxins, such as aspartate (e. G. Lithium aspartate, or anything with aspartate name), Monsodium Glutamate, and other amino acids of excitoxins should be avoided as if the neural system is destroyed, the body's natural restoration of pH is affected and both urinary pH and salivary pH is stubborn to change to more alkalinity. A long term metabolic acidosis, especially acid intracellular fluids has a much better chance ot becoming cancer causing. It's also interesting to note that hydrocarbon exposures such as benzene found in softdrinks from the use of sodium benzoate, which breaks down into benzene causes both metabolic acidosis and neural damage. Whatever the arguments, present researchers have a long way to go in understanding these pH issues. Issues such the body's electrical capacitance, electrical conductance, body's electrical potential, are other issues that had not given importance, the effects of difference buffering, and even something as simple as a electrolyte drinks are currently missign magnesium, the ignorance of the toxicity of lactates and lactose, the hydrocarbon causing metabolic acidosis, are some of the topics today's writers should cover but are only just barely even going beyond baking soda. Has anyone ever had a look at other kinds of buffers yet, besides bicarbonates yet? Such as carbicarb, citrates, etc.?"

[QUESTION]  07/31/2010: Joe from Wpb, Florida writes: "Bill: So the citrate remedies are more for intracellular alkalizing tested by our saliva?
Does it matter when you take the BS / lemon?
For extracellular what is some of the best common remedies?
Can one use BS, potassium bicarbonate, magnesium citrate combo for alkalizing extracellular?
Thank you so much Bill:)"

08/01/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Joe... In answer to your questions:

So the citrate remedies are more for intracellular alkalizing tested by our saliva?

Absolutely right. Both citrates and potassium are necessary for intracellular activity. The potassium, together with the magnesium are necessary to help balance the calcium within the cell. And the citrate form helps to produce cell energy within the cell and the end product of citrates from the Krebs or citric acid cycle is carbonates, which are highly alkaline and help maintain a high pH and a healthy cell environment.

Does it matter when you take the BS / lemon?

The best time for me is to take the BS/lemon remedy in late morning and late afternoon, always one hour before or two hours after meals.

For extracellular what is some of the best common remedies?

The best and simplest is simply the BS(Sodium Bicarbonate) with half a glass of water. I use this one all the time. Sometimes I use 1/4 tspn Sodium Bicarbonate, 1/4 tsp sodium carbonate and 1/4 tsp potassium citrate -- this one seems to calm my brain down, make it less acid perhaps and helps with insomnia. This is, perhaps a good all round one to alkalize both the intracellular and extracellular eninvironments, but I tend to use the lemon/lime with BS the most since this is also very balanced.

Can one use BS, potassium bicarbonate, magnesium citrate combo for alkalizing extracellular?

Yes, you can mix these together without problems. But these will alkalize the intracellular environment more. Just take plain old baking Soda in water if you want to alkalize the blood."

08/01/2010: Peter from Chicago, Il writes: "Bill, Can I add magnesium citrate to the Baking Soda/Lemon?"

08/01/2010: Joe from Wpb, Florida writes: "Is Intracellular remedies more related to alkalizing for acid brain? BS, potassium bicarbonate, magnesium citrate or BS and lemon. I think the acid brain is suspect with insomnia b/c I've been doing what Ted says with insomnia: removed all halogen exposures, 12.5mg Iodine daily, no emf's, , ,
How much of the lemon do you squeeze? (2 tablespoons )
I think the insomnia may be making me lose weight or the remedies have facilitated the krebs cycle with me thus, the weight loss."

08/03/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Peter... Yes, you can add the magnesium citrate to baking soda without problems. I add magnesium chloride to ascorbates as well as baking soda quite often. To check compatibility of compounds for mixing -- have a look at this link to Ted's List: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/remedy-combinations.html#TED"

08/03/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Joe... In answer to your questions:

Is Intracellular remedies more related to alkalizing for acid brain?

The lemon/lime and carbicarb remedies are perhaps the most balancing for your body and when you make the carbicarb remedies with citric acid, this seems to have more of an alkalizing effect on the brain. I was a bit of an insomniac and now I tend to use both the BS and lemon/lime remdies as well as carbicarb remedies in the evening depending on how I feel. And whenever I make the lemon/lime and BS remedies I always add a little bit extra BS to ensure an alkaline medium(the water). And if I need it more alkaline then I will add a little sodium or potassium carbonate instead.

How much of the lemon do you squeeze?

I squeeze the whole lemon, and if it is a small lemon then I squeeze 2 lemons and then add the BS. I'm quite tolerant of baking Soda, since I've been using it for a number of years now. I also take BS alone in water when necessary, useful for keeping your blood alkaline. That's the way I do it anyway and I've never had a bad reaction."

08/21/2010: Tommy from North York, On, Canada writes: "Hi Bill,

I'm happy to know that you are doing well after your struggle with candida. I just want to ask you if you had a white coated tongue and also if you experienced a constant stomach pain at the upper abdomen?

Thank you very much."

08/23/2010: Bill from San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines writes: "Hi Tommy... When I had candida I had a white tongue but no stomach problems. I also had constant bloating and constant constipation. Don't forget that candida sufferers can have between 20-30 different symptoms -- and no two candida sufferer's symtoms will ever be exactly the same. For instance, one person with candida might have constant constipation(like I had) but another might have loose stools or constant diarrhea. I have also read many posts here with people who think they only have oral candida or thrush when they have a white tongue. But if they also have other fungal skin problems like psoriasis, dandruff, eczma, athletes foot or jock itch or intestinal problems as well, then I would immediately assume that systemic candida is present and treat it accordingly. The dangers and robustness of Candida should never be underestimated."

09/04/2011: Lou from Tyler, Tx writes: "I have found that coconut capsules are the greatest supplement to combat constipation. Plus, they are anti-fungal. I can't take VCO orally, it gives me gerd. The capsules are little miracle workers! I have probably bought every supplement known to mankind. I wish I had bought this one first."

10/15/2011: Connie from Antioch, Ca, Usa writes: "I have a question/concern about supplementation because it seems to me that since Candida is a digestive tract issue, doesn't it interfer with the absorption of anything you ingest? Does anyone suggest it is a good idea to get tests on your vitamin levels so you can judge how well you are absorbing what you do take and maybe adjust dosages upwards or downwards? Do you think this could be an answer to those of us who try an internal protocol which might not have worked? Thank you for your time."

11/22/2011: Ben from St. Louis, Mo writes: "How do I take Lugols 2% to get rid of Candida? I have had for 2 years now and digestion is doing terrible. I can only get 2% Lugols Solution. Are there any interactions to watch out for as well?"

11/23/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Ben... In answer to your questions:

How do I take Lugols 2% to get rid of Candida?

First you should test a few test drops of lugols iodine on your arm and leave it for an hour or so. If it develops into a red itchy area then you are probably allergic to iodine -- but only 1% of people are allergic so this is rare. Next, try orally taking one or two drops of the lugol's in a glass of water for a few days. Take this at least one hour before meals or two hours after meals. If you're OK with this then you have no stomach sensitivity to iodine and so you can use the full dose.

Dr Orian Truss used a stronger 5% lugol's iodine to successfully cure candida and used dosages of between 6 - 8 drops a day in split doses. With this he could cure candida problems in about 1 to 2 months.

Therefore for a 2% lugols iodine solution I would recommend between 12 -- 16 drops of lugols a day -- in four split doses of between 3 or 4 drops taken 4 times a day. If it was a 5% solution of lugols iodine -- which is higher strength than 2% lugols -- then I would just recommend 2 drops 4 times a day.

Are there any interactions to watch out for as well?

There should be no interactions provided you take lugols with water outside mealtimes.

But -- at the start of taking lugols -- you WILL get a Herxheimer or candida die-off reaction. This is when the lugols iodine kills large amounts of candida in you body. The liver therefore comes under stress to clear the candida from the blood. This gives rise to symptoms like: flu-like symptoms, nausea, low energy, feeling tired and feeling generally awful. The length or duration of this die-off reaction will depend on the extent of your candida invasion and will also depend on how healthy your liver is. This is why it is also advisable to take liver support herbs like Milk Thistle or Chanca Piedra during the die-off period."

11/23/2011: Elly from Topeka, Kansas, Usa writes: "Hi Bill, I sometimes mix a drop of the 2% Lugols in some leftover soup broth (that has EVCO or butter in it). I heard it was good to mix it with a little saturated fat for weight loss. I've taken it a few times and not long after felt a little: dizzy, anxious, and a little trouble swallowing. This all subsided in 5-10 minutes. It happened each of the three times when taking only 1 drop a day for a few days. I am subclinical hypothyroid and don't take any prescriptions. This doesn't seem to be an allergy, would this just be a herx effect? I plan to just continue and hope the symptoms eventually stay away unless anyone has any other recommendations. Thank you!"

11/24/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Elly... Since you are hypothyroid then your body needs iodine. When you initially start taking lugols iodine, you should:

* First check for an allergy reaction against iodine by putting a few drops in the crook of your arm and leave it for one or two hours. If their is irritation, redness and itchyness then you might be allergic.

* Next, take iodine in small doses and test for stomach sensitivities.

* I've also found that many people who try using iodine automatically have difficulty swallowing the iodine in water or they wretch. This seems to be a psychosomatic reaction that is caused by an in-built fear and conviction that iodine is truly poisonous. If you have no allergy reaction and no stomach sensitivities then the problem will most likely be iodophobia. I am afraid that I can suggest nothing for this problem. But a good book to read, whose title should convince most is one by Dr David Brownstein called Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It.

* What people also forget is that the symptoms of an allergy reaction are very similar to a sudden Herx or a sudden die-off reaction when you take oral iodine. But this is up to the user to decide. In the 1920s they autopsied many cadavers and found a 3% occurrence of candida. In the 1960s a similar experiment showed a candida occurence of 30% to 40%. Today, the occurrence of candida in western populations, according to research, is more likely to be 90%. So weird symptoms like nausea, pains, flu-like symptoms and feeling awful in general could be due to a candida problem and not necessarily due to an allergy reaction.

In my opinion blood tests are not a good way of measuring thryroid levels. The best way, since the thyroid controls body temperature, is to use a basal thermometer and when you first wake up in bed to put it in your arm pit for 15 mins or so. A normal thyroid will show a temperature of 97.8 to 98.6 degrees F. Body temperatures from 97.6 to 98.0 degrees Fahrenheit are considered evidence of possible hypothyroidism or low thyroid and temperatures less than 97.6 degrees can be even more indicative of hypothyroidism. See this article.

The final point is that iodine is one of the most useful elements for our bodies on this planet. Magnesium is another one. Iodine cures thyroid problems, helps to improve and protect the eyes, helps remove plaque from the heart arteries, prevents and removes breast, prostate and uterine cysts, increases energy, improves all hormone receptors(not just for the thyroid) thus improving the body's metabolic rate, improves the skin, used in every single mucus gland in our bodies as first line of defence against pathogens, essential for proper mental development, kills 90%-95% of all known pathogens, can help to cure obesity problems, can help to completely cure type 2 diabetes, beneficial against glaucoma and catarract conditions, useful as a preventative and cure against cancer(See the Max Gerson Therapy and Ted's Therapy for cancer), helps to cure allergies(Read this speech by Max Gerson) and is a wonderful anti-histamine that is safe to take. But I'm afraid that you must take much larger dosages than just one drop of lugols iodine a day to achieve any of these beneficial effects because the whole body's need for iodine is so great.

The second point I must make is that taking one drop or small amounts of iodine for problems like hypothyroid will not work because the rest of the body's need for iodine is 100 times more than the RDA that is needed for the thyroid. This means that whatever dosage of oral iodine you take -- the body will grab 100 times more iodine than the thyroid. So whatever dosage of lugols you are taking now must also therefore satisfy the whole body's need for iodine. The RDA for just thyroid iodine maintenance per day is defined as approx 125 MICROgrams. So just multiply that by 100 and you get 12.5 MILLIgrams -- which is equivalent to 2 drops of lugols 5% iodine (or equivalent to approx 4 drops 2% lugols iodine) -- and that's only for just thyroid and body iodine maintenance!!

If you have sensitivities or problems with lugols iodine, then perhaps try Nascent Iodine. This form doesn't have much taste and is a form which contains the most triiodide or I₃ ions which is the most recognised, absorbable and bioavailable form of iodine for the body. Lugols Iodine also contains I₃ but Nascent Iodine(also known as Atomidine) contains far more because it has been made using a special electrical process(to create more ionic I₃ ). You should also be able to take much larger dosages of Nascent Iodine without problems."

11/24/2011: Lisa from Frankfurt, Germany writes: "Hi Bill, I am 5th week pregnant and also hypothyroid. I take daily L-thyroxin 50 mg. I want to take Lugol's Iodine to support my thyroid. Is it safe to take Iodine during pregnancy?

Thanks in advance.

Lisa."

11/24/2011: Elly from Topeka, Kansas, Usa writes: "Thank you Bill for your fast and detailed answer! Skin test fine and stomach no problems. It seems to be a case of iodophobia (unconscious brainwashing from slanted websites). Morning or even during the day I don't measure higher than 96.5 degrees, unless I have a fever but then it only goes up a few degrees. So I can see I need iodine. The info you gave here has alleviated a lot of my fears and I have a much better understanding of iodine now. And thank you for the info on Nascent Iodine, though more expensive I will consider it if need be. Wish everyone here a Happy Thanksgiving and thank you again Bill!"

11/24/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Lisa... The evidence that iodine is beneficial during pregnancy is quite strong and the historic, demographic evidence should be enough. From research by the Iodine Project:

"The literature search revealed that 60 million mainland Japanese consume a daily average of 13.8 mg of elemental iodine[mainly from kelp and seaweed as food] and they are one of the healthiest nations, based on overall wellbeing and cancer statistics ⁽⁴⁾. Japanese women do not stop consuming iodine-rich foods during pregnancy, and Japanese fetuses are exposed to maternal peripheral levels of iodide at concentrations of 10^-5M to 10^-6M. Either the Japanese are mutants, capable of striving on toxic levels of iodine or we have been grossly deceived, and the human body needs at least 100 times the RDA, which was established very recently in 1980 and confirmed in 1989!! " Source: http://www.optimox.com/pics/Iodine/IOD-08/IOD_08.htm

13.8 mgs is about 2 drops of 5% Lugols Iodine per day which is approx 100 times more than the current RDA for iodine. Further evidence has also confirmed that iodine supplementation by mothers both during and after pregnancy helps the baby's brain and CNS system to develop properly and also helps to reduce cretinism and retardation in the newborn such that there seems to be a direct relationship between the baby's intelligence outcome with a higher IQ and iodine intake. Iodine helps to reduce miscarriages and also reduces complications during pregnancy. After the baby has been born, it is also important that the mother continues taking iodine, because iodine in mother's milk will further help to protect the baby's health against germs, heavy metals and halogens during early stage development as well.

I must also add here that purchasing kelp tablets will not be sufficient to attain the proper dose as recommended above. I recently purchased a so-called good make of European kelp tablets and when I eventually read the label(stupid me!! ), this revealed that each tablet only contained 125 MICROgrams of actual iodine. Therefore I would have had to take 100 of these tablets PER DAY just to satisfy the same maintenance iodine intake as the healthy Japanese. Please understand that I have nothing against Kelp in natural food form, however I do object very much to the ridiculous RDA for Iodine as recommended by the medical regulatory authorities which is so rigidly enforced by the Codex laws in Europe -- and we all know why. This will also apply to American forms of kelp as well.

Finally, I was day-dreaming the other day -- as one does -- and had these thoughts.

Arthritis prevalence across the population in the US is about 22%. The prevalence of arthritis in Israel is 0.35% -- because their drinking water supply contains slightly over 3 ppm of borax.

Heart disease statistics in Finland were horrific until they added magnesium to their drinking water. Now their heart disease figures has gone "Oriental" and are the lowest in Europe.

Chlorine is used in western drinking water supplies. Why not use Iodine instead?

So, if we added proper amounts of borax, magnesium and iodine(not expensive) into our western water supplies --- then in one sweep we would greatly reduce heart disease, arthritis, goiter, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, cancer, infectious and fungal diseases etc and the western populations would immediately become healthier again!!

However and as far as I am aware, common sense has never yet entered into the rather bereft and squalid regions of political thinking and debate -- particularly regarding the important health needs of their ordinary citizens. Politicians only ever seem to think of their sick flock as tax mikcows these days. Or perhaps "Tax Cattle" would be the more appropriate term here.

Just some thoughts..."

11/24/2011: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Elly... I forgot to mention that Iodoral tablets -- as a substitute for lugol's iodine can also be taken instead. Unfortunately, Iodoral is also more expensive as well. You can Google Iodoral for more details. And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!"

11/25/2011: Lisa from Frankfurt, Germany writes: "Hi Bill, Thank you so much for your very quick and detailed reply. I always read your postings on Earth Clinic with great interest. I was just planning to take Iodine meanwhile I got pregnant. Ted'remedies have also helped me to get pregnant. I am very much impressed by the generosity and kindness of you, Ted and all the people on Earth clinic. Thank you Earth clinic.

Thanks Bill once again for your help.

Lisa"

11/25/2011: Betty from Tampa, Floridy writes: "Hi Bill.. Scrolling through this website and trying to find the info myself, would the proper amounts of your "dream mixture" be 1/8 tsp borax, 10 drops 80% magnesium chloride and 2 drops 5% Lugols iodine in a glass of water most days of the week? Anything else we can add to this "super drink".. Like maybe 5-10 drops 3% H2O2 and a pinch of tannic acid (or green tea) and a pinch of EDTA or is this over the top. BTW your posts on this are awesome!!!!!"

11/25/2011: Lon from Stanhope, Nj writes: "Thank you Bill, for terrific, asy to follow informative posts. You and ted are so geneerous to share your knowledge without a fee. Alternative practioners are soo expensive. Your suggestions are so simple and inexpensive, making these remedies accessible to everyone, not only the those who can pay for the expensive alternative remedies. Your remedies are time saving and easy to do. I have many responsibilities... No time for packs, soaking and so forth... but doesn't have time to throw some BS into a glass of water! I am exceedingly grateful."

11/25/2011: Anon from Anon writes: "Hey Betty & Bill; why not throw in some sodium thiosulfate into that mix? Actually not sure if H2O2 and ST go together tho? Me thinks if you have the iodine you don't need the H2O2 since they're both oxidizers. Just don't add vit C to this mix cuz that's an antioxidant. Please Bill correct me if I'm wrong. Adieu!"

02/07/2012: Jingkatphil from Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines writes: "Hi Bill from the philippines..

I'm from the phils also and also having candidal issues.. I just want to ask if you used kefir in your program..And also, can I reach you? Since we're from the same country..

I really would like to talk to you and have my questions be answered as you have answered your questions on candida..

I have been suffering vaginal candida infection and now, having pelvic pains.. I'm also always tired and can't concentrate.. I'm really desperate right now to have this candida eliminated considering that I'm only 22 and I don't want to waste the rest of my years living with this hell..

Hope you'd reply on this. thanks Bill."

02/07/2012: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines writes: "Hi Jingkatphil.... You can contact me on bt130550(at)gmail.com. Unfortunately, I am travelling all day today but I'll try and answer your questions and help you when I get back home."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Hi Donna, vaccines contain mercury which is probably why they don't test for it. I think all kids (and adults) need to have their bodies detoxed after they have vaccines. If you look at a mineral interaction chart, iodine will displace mercury. You need to buy some lugols iodine. You can find it online. With iodine you need to supplement with magnesium, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate) and selenium (1 brazil nut should be enough per day for selenium).

Iodine will also displace bromide from the body (bromide is in all the breads these days).

You may want her to go to a naturopath or even a biomedical Doctor. There are some in Queensland that you can google. There are other things you can do to detox her body. Epson salt baths (magnesium sulphate) a few times a week will help to detox and also to raise her magnesium level. Magnesium also has a very calming effect on the body so it will relax her.

Keep her away from processed foods as much as you can because they contain MSG and aspartame which kill brain cells among other things (google excitotoxins). MSG is in all processed foods.

Google GAPS diet (some great youtube videos) and also google GFCF on youtube. A lot of people have reported that taking kids off dairy and gluten have given them their children back. Spend some time on youtube and you will be amazed at the stories from people there."

02/07/2012: Neighbourly from Winnipeg, Canada writes: "I have bought product from a company called Osumex (I'm in Canada) and I see that their mercury/heavy metals test kits have an Australian distributor. At least in Canada the owner was very good to deal with.

http://www.interclinical.com.au/products.php?parent=tk"

02/08/2012: Francisca from Zug, Switzerland writes: "Debbie, most of us have to buy the Brazil nuts shelled and those seem to have hardly any selenium. I now buy walnuts in the shell."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Donna, if I may suggest a homeopathic formula by Barbara Hendel called "Homeopathic Detoxifier" and "Environmental Defense" that I have had noticeable results with only occasional use. It should bring immediate relief to your granddaughter, and maybe able to completely resolve the issue. Will also not interfere w/ the other recommendations posted for you.

Good luck and please post results."

02/06/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Evandino, if you've never tried Zinc Lozenge's for the Tonsil/Throat problem, it might prove worth it.

Good luck and let us know either way."

02/06/2012: Evandino from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania writes: "Thanks Timh! I noticed several types of zinc lozgenges, does it matter if it has vitamin c or any other added supplements? I may be able to find some at one of the local stores, but just wanted to know if there was a particular brand or zinc combo I should be looking for.

Thanks again!"

02/07/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Evandino, most Zinc Lozenges do have Vit-C which is a bonus for infection but there is some criticism of the C causing the loss of tooth enamel so it may be wise to not use long-term. The Zinc/Elderberry Lozenges have gained big favor lately as Elderberry tea has become a very effective sore throat, cough and cold remedy.

Hope this helps and good luck. Post results."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "Evandino, I have read where people have sprayed iodine into the back of the throat and it has healed the tonsils where they are infected. Get a small spray bottle and aim it at the back of the throat. It will kill any bacteria/yeast problem you may have.

Gargling with cayenne pepper would also be good although it may be a bit hot.

In the first instance I would try iodine."

12/18/2011: Chuck from Rockford, Il writes: "It certainly could be the case that it was a cumulative effect, but either way - whether it was cumulative or if the baking soda alone did it - the baking soda was effective and got the bleeding and pain to stop.

Whatever method or methods of remedies you try, I wish you luck in getting rid of those stones!"

02/07/2012: Jeff from Dallas, Tx writes: "I woke up with a kidney stone movement early Friday morning, February 3. Went to the ER, got sedated and a CAT scan, 4.5 MM stone on my right side. Discharged, and told the usual, drink lots of water and try to flush it. This is my second stone in 5 years. I also got a script for Hydrocodone.

I tried all the remedies here: Lemon juice (artificial) and olive oil, no effect. Apple Cider vinegar, no effect. Drank lots of water, no effect. Lots of apple juice, no effect, lots of cranberry juice, no effect. I still have the stone, and I've seen 3 physicians in the past 5 days.

I don't know what kind of stone it is, but nothing has worked. I've been on normal dosages of B6, Magnesium Citrate, and picked up some Stone Free at the health food store. I think that it could be stuff that is helpful on the preventive side, but not anything that could or has helped with this immediate problem.

My urologist shot another x-ray 5 days later, and said the stone was ready to drop into the bladder. But, he said I could either keep flooding with with fluids or he could take it out. I'd rather let it come out naturally, so I'm choosing to stay jacked up on Hydrocodone, and flood the dude out of my system. But, if I'm still not free of the critter in 2 days, I'll have him remove it.

So, sadly, no positive news to report on any of the home remedies, including the jump and bump. I even went for a short run, and made sure to have plenty of bumps, but nothing. The only thing that is working for me is the pain killer, and flooding with fluids. Oh, the urologist did say I could drink plenty of beer, just not with the pain killers. He was obviously all about drinking lots of fluids, and it did not make any difference to him which or what fluids they were. However, he was very skeptical that apple juice would do anything. By the way, I did not try baking soda or chanca piedra.

So, that's it from Dallas on February 7, 2012. Hoping to break it loose in 24 hours."

02/08/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Jeff, I have often drank the non-alcohol beer when my kidneys need that extra natural flush. Another home remedy for Kidney Stones is to eat one large Watermelon and immediately soak in a hot bath for 30- minutes. I don't know much other about this remedy, but it might be worth your search because I have heard that it is very effective AND painless."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  02/05/2012: Vonnii from Whakatane, New Zealand writes: "Hi I have had bacteria from the hospital in a cyst on my bottom tooth. Since feb 2009. The bacteria was put into my body when I went to the hospital for a check for gluten. this was in may 2008. The doctor gave me amoxen and doxycline but the cyst just grew bigger. I saw a gum specialist but he wanted to remove 13 teeth which were not loose. The doctor sent me back to dentists who just wanted my tooth removed. I eventually found that 3 antiboitis worked to remove the cyst amoxen doxycline and ermine.

I went to the hospital for help when I became sick but the dentists also told the hospital not to help me. So I have a cyst on my tooth with bacterial.

I take 24000 of vitamin c every day to protect my organs.

I developed shingles on my brain and on my eyes because of this cyst. Stress makes me worse but vitamin C really works. I take over 40 different health products morning and night but the bacterial does not die.

In August 2011 the bacteria went onto my finger. My finger was in a terrible mess so eventually the doctors gave me the 3 antiboitics for 4 weeks. But pathlab did a culture and just said it was a yeast infection. The dentists have really got hold of so many so I cant get this cyst sorted out.

I bought antiboitics from america but new zealand took them. I went to the hospital for the 3 antiboitics as my eyes are now affected again with shingles. I saw the man who was so against me and he told me not to come back to the hosptial.

So I drink black tea which keeps my blood from getting too bad from the bacteria. The cyst on my tooth is pain less but the bacteria still comes out into my body when I am stressed. The three antiboitics together work to kill the mrsa bacteria.

I have a very allergic body and I can't take any pain killers I used to use doxycline for pain but the doctors refuse to give me any more.

So I use feverfew but doxycline is better. The mrsa bacteria has now gone onto another finger so I will try using natural things.

Good health to you all

vonni

The dentists want my tooth taken out but I refuse."

02/06/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Vonnii, Quite a few people have had success with Turmeric for MRSA so I would be starting there."

02/06/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Maria, Go to youtube & look for liposomal vit c, it is self explanatory & you will then see what a wonderful product it is."

02/07/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa writes: "Vonnii, I can't help but reply as you sure do seem deep into the muck of it right now. I too have had my share of negatives associated w/ illness.

One thing I've been hinting lately here on E.C. is the power of not "one" agent, drug, nutrient, treatment, protocol, but a variety and combinations of things as the BEST option especially in severe cases.

There are many ways to support the immune system, Vit-C is good, but C alone is not enough. Consider Zinc/VitA loading, Iodine loading. Raw Thymus Glandular, Immune boosting herbs and mushrooms, Colloidal Silver (gargle, and drink), MMS.

Hope this helps and report any progress."

02/07/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia writes: "I believe that iodine kills MRSA. You could take it internally and apply the iodine directly to the affected areas externally on your body. If you take it internally you need to also take vitamin c, selenium and magnesium. If it is not MRSA, iodine will kill yeast as well so it should work.

For the shingles in your eyes, I would try colloidal silver and use it as an eye wash or get a dropper and put one or two drops in your eyes to see how that works.

I would stop the antibiotics you are taking because antibiotics will kill the good bacteria in your body and that will not help your situation, probably worsen it. To offset the damage the antibiotics are doing to you, you will need to take a probiotic for a couple of weeks. Taking 3 antibiotics at once is not good (my opinion anyway).

Spirulina and chlorella are good for blood cleansing so I would also try that. Vitamin C is also good to take."

02/08/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia writes: "Hi Louwrence (from Rustenburg), Have had a quick look, very interesting. The one I found requires a sonic cleaner, do you know a method that does not need one to make it? I have seen liposomal vit c mentioned here before but have known nothing about it. Thanks"

02/07/2012: Louwrence from Rustenburg, North West South Africa writes: "Hi Andy, Cleanse your intestines completely to get rid of all the junk that is draining you energy & also do a gallbladder & liver flush to get rid of toxins & microbes that are in the gallstones. Your symptoms will improve greatly when your system is cleansed. You will have to do the liver flush about every 3 wks until you have done about 8 flushes, look on the internet how to do a liver flush. Your liver is overwhelmed so assist it. Alkalise your body, the acidity is messing up your body. Also cleanse your kidneys. All those sups won't help so do these things & eliminate junk food."

02/07/2012: Alsky from Toronto, Ontario writes: "Give the ACV some time. I found it kept me awake at night so I make sure I take it before 6:00 p.m.

I have had CFS since 1986. I am doing well. I also found Evening Primrose Oil a big help (Efamol- from Nova Scotia, Canada)"

02/08/2012: Karen from Riverside, California writes: "Just a note about insomnia.

When I was dehydrated due to a urinary tract infection (constant urinating) I could not sleep no matter how hard I tried!

I finally figured out that I was dehydrated and started drinking baby's drinks like PEDIALYTE.

I think I drank about 4 of them all day and made sure I hydrated myself and I finally felt like sleeping."