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03/26/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Shandrah,

The last time I had surgery, I tried a number of natural things to maximize my recovery and healing. I wrote them up but never got around to posting them. I will do so now… For the record, I had laparoscopic abdominal surgery as I had a hydatid cyst of morgagni, which had caused a torsion in the fallopian tube. (Causing a lot of pain.)

First of all, before surgery (I only had two days advanced notice of surgery…two weeks preparation might have been better, but with an emergency you get no prep time at all! ) I ate lightly the day before. Yes, I was allowed to eat up until midnight the night before, but I made sure the whole day was just light eating. Plenty of fresh fruit, juices and a little protein. I didn’t want my digestive system all full and having to deal with digesting when it needed to focus on recovering. I also made sure I had on hand the things I would want in the house when I got home from surgery.

After my surgery, when I was in my room waiting to be discharged (same day surgery) I could taste the chemicals in my mouth. (The anesthesia, I guess.) I have had many surgeries and never noticed this. I think I am just hypersensitive to it now. So, my mouth was confirming that I would be needing to detox from some drugs as soon as possible.

Once at home, my plan was to continue light eating for several days. My son juiced me a pint of organic carrot juice every day for my breakfast. I avoided processed food and processed sugar. I drank apple cider also (to help keep the system moving, especially important since pain medications tend to slow the system down) and herbal tea. Here is my recipe for “Post-Op Herbal Tea”

3 T. peppermint leaf

3 T. comfrey leaf

3 T. plantain leaf

Put (dry) tea leaves in a half gallon jar. Pour boiling water over. Steep 30 minutes. Strain herbs and sweeten with honey or Stevia as desired. (I use Stevia extract.) This makes ? gallon, enough for 2 days. My ideal was to drink 1 quart of this tea per day for a week following surgery. (Longer would be great, too.) Here is the rationale. The peppermint is mostly for flavor, but peppermint is also good for gas. After surgery you can end up with lots of trapped air all throughout your abdomen (often moving to the shoulder and causing terrible pain). I did still have the gas pains, so it didn’t do quite what I hoped, but it still made my tea taste better. The comfrey is for cell regeneration. The plantain is to help with any possible urinary tract infection from having had a catheter during surgery.

I tried to eat lightly and then focus on eating highly nutritious foods that are easy to digest. Fruits, fresh juices, vegetables. I was eating some eggs for protein.

I was really happy that I wasn’t given a prescription for an anti-bitoic, which is often done following surgery. I was thinking I would not get it filled and just use charcoal and colloidal silver, not at the same time. I was hoping to avoid using the narcotic pain medication, but have learned that the body does not heal well when it is in terrible pain. So, I took the pain medication, wishing that herbal narcotics were not illegal, as I think that would be a safer option. I got off of them as soon as I could rest comfortably without them. They seemed to give me a headache.

It is important to get up some, as allowed and able, to keep the gas trapped in the body moving. So I did get up and walk around some. If I had taken an antibiotic, or were dealing with a child after surgery on an antibiotic, I would give them a probiotic daily, or water kefir, or something.

I tried to take 1 charcoal drink a day, not near time of medicine. 1 heaping teaspoon of charcoal in a glass of water. I tried to do this for a month to help my body detox from the medicine and anesthesia. I felt “off” for a couple of weeks, I think due to the anesthesia.

If you can find a good quality confrey salve to use on the scar, that would be great for helping it to heal. Comfrey taken internally has been known to help heal even old scars. Your daughter can take the post-op tea long term for this. Just look for a good quality source for bulk herbs and it won’t be very expensive to use regularly. My favorite source is Mountain Rose Herbs.

Let us know how it goes for your daughter!

~Mama to Many~"

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Shandrah: Eat raw organic fruits, super food concentrated powders, and keep fat below 5%/g of carbs."

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Jr: For the enlarged prostrate eat 4oz. organic sweet potatoes and 1oz. organic tomato paste daily with 1g fat. The carotenes cure enlarged prostrate. 1/2 the carotenes stored in the tissues are lycopene. The carotenes require fat. The cause of the enlarged prostrate is the same as balding, bad testosterone. This leads to prostate cancer. The body is making bad hormones and minerals are calcifying. You need to go on a complete raw organic and grass fed whole food program. Either take produce or the super food concentrated powders. I take both. Keep fat below 5%/g of carbs."

03/26/2014: Wortti from India: "So you say that horse chestnut can be discontinued?"

03/25/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "MargyG: There is one word that describes the super hero who comes to everybody's rescue during dire circumstances saponins. 70% of the body is water. The best nutrient of all would be the one that makes water better. Saponins make water better. Saponins clean every system, carry more nutrients into the cells, and contain steroidal hormones for the adrenals. A 70 year old Christian who loves God is a master herbalist. He lives with his lovely wife of fifty years on a ranch in Arizona. He takes jiaogulan, a herb that has 100 saponins. Chinese centenarians take jiaogulan. American centenarians eat beans, the food highest in saponins. Red Korean ginseng has thirty four saponins. Yucca liquid is highest in saponins. Eat raw organic and grass fed whole foods and take saponins."

03/26/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Shandrah,

The last time I had surgery, I tried a number of natural things to maximize my recovery and healing. I wrote them up but never got around to posting them. I will do so now… For the record, I had laparoscopic abdominal surgery as I had a hydatid cyst of morgagni, which had caused a torsion in the fallopian tube. (Causing a lot of pain.)

First of all, before surgery (I only had two days advanced notice of surgery…two weeks preparation might have been better, but with an emergency you get no prep time at all! ) I ate lightly the day before. Yes, I was allowed to eat up until midnight the night before, but I made sure the whole day was just light eating. Plenty of fresh fruit, juices and a little protein. I didn’t want my digestive system all full and having to deal with digesting when it needed to focus on recovering. I also made sure I had on hand the things I would want in the house when I got home from surgery.

After my surgery, when I was in my room waiting to be discharged (same day surgery) I could taste the chemicals in my mouth. (The anesthesia, I guess.) I have had many surgeries and never noticed this. I think I am just hypersensitive to it now. So, my mouth was confirming that I would be needing to detox from some drugs as soon as possible.

Once at home, my plan was to continue light eating for several days. My son juiced me a pint of organic carrot juice every day for my breakfast. I avoided processed food and processed sugar. I drank apple cider also (to help keep the system moving, especially important since pain medications tend to slow the system down) and herbal tea. Here is my recipe for “Post-Op Herbal Tea”

3 T. peppermint leaf

3 T. comfrey leaf

3 T. plantain leaf

Put (dry) tea leaves in a half gallon jar. Pour boiling water over. Steep 30 minutes. Strain herbs and sweeten with honey or Stevia as desired. (I use Stevia extract.) This makes ? gallon, enough for 2 days. My ideal was to drink 1 quart of this tea per day for a week following surgery. (Longer would be great, too.) Here is the rationale. The peppermint is mostly for flavor, but peppermint is also good for gas. After surgery you can end up with lots of trapped air all throughout your abdomen (often moving to the shoulder and causing terrible pain). I did still have the gas pains, so it didn’t do quite what I hoped, but it still made my tea taste better. The comfrey is for cell regeneration. The plantain is to help with any possible urinary tract infection from having had a catheter during surgery.

I tried to eat lightly and then focus on eating highly nutritious foods that are easy to digest. Fruits, fresh juices, vegetables. I was eating some eggs for protein.

I was really happy that I wasn’t given a prescription for an anti-bitoic, which is often done following surgery. I was thinking I would not get it filled and just use charcoal and colloidal silver, not at the same time. I was hoping to avoid using the narcotic pain medication, but have learned that the body does not heal well when it is in terrible pain. So, I took the pain medication, wishing that herbal narcotics were not illegal, as I think that would be a safer option. I got off of them as soon as I could rest comfortably without them. They seemed to give me a headache.

It is important to get up some, as allowed and able, to keep the gas trapped in the body moving. So I did get up and walk around some. If I had taken an antibiotic, or were dealing with a child after surgery on an antibiotic, I would give them a probiotic daily, or water kefir, or something.

I tried to take 1 charcoal drink a day, not near time of medicine. 1 heaping teaspoon of charcoal in a glass of water. I tried to do this for a month to help my body detox from the medicine and anesthesia. I felt “off” for a couple of weeks, I think due to the anesthesia.

If you can find a good quality confrey salve to use on the scar, that would be great for helping it to heal. Comfrey taken internally has been known to help heal even old scars. Your daughter can take the post-op tea long term for this. Just look for a good quality source for bulk herbs and it won’t be very expensive to use regularly. My favorite source is Mountain Rose Herbs.

Let us know how it goes for your daughter!

~Mama to Many~"

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Shandrah: Eat raw organic fruits, super food concentrated powders, and keep fat below 5%/g of carbs."

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: "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: "could you give more information on using black walnut for tooth enamel? thank you"

[YEA]  06/01/2011: Heidinelson621 from Bend, Or, Usa: "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: "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: "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: "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: "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: "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."

02/09/2012: Debbie from Melbourne, Australia : "I think if you want to re-grow your tooth enamel you first need to stop using normal toothpaste. It puts a film on the teeth which inhibit the teeth from remineralising.

Sea salt is excellent for brushing your teeth with (I put some in a little water to dissolve it). Sea salt will kill the bacteria that causes decay. I then use some Bicarb soda in a little water and brush with it. Sea salt has trace minerals in it which is good for the teeth. I also swish around with sea salt in the mouth."

02/09/2012: Wongoblly from San Diego, Ca, Us: "Greetings Debbie, I stopped all flouride in late December. I totally agree with you. I started usng a certain tooth powder that the company name starts with uncle and they're out of Washington state. All natural with no baddy ingredients in there. I also ordered there tooth remineralization powder from another vender which was much cheaper than the manufacturer. I'll put sea salt on my list to try. thanks.

Still need to know if my toes are going to fall off, just kidding, from prolonged BWO use."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  08/10/2012: Wongoblly from San Diego, Ca, US: "Hi Ingupo from Blackburn, Lancashire, UK and EC. I haven't been back for a while.

----- to answer your q Ingupo Sun Harvest bottle size was 1ounce & Dr Clark's bottle size was 2 ounces.

My original BW was Sun Harvest from Sprouts here in San Diego. That's the one I got my shiny teeth from the first three days. Went thru 3 bottles of that then went to DR C's BW. I also experimented and tried raw milk with Dr Clark's BW tincture. I made sure I had a glass or two of the raw milk per day and just a little warm water with a dropper full of BW. I didn't take them at the same time. For a test I switched around to raw milk with BW for a week then went back to just BW for a week. Then I just had raw milk for a couple of days without BW. BW & raw milk seemed to work the best taken the same day. After I went thru about 2 bottles of Dr C's BW it seemed to stop working. I wasn't getting any more re-mineralization/ whitening in the dark areas & a tiny dent in my tooth stopped filling in. At about that time I got a little scared because I was loading myself with all kinds of herbs and remedies and wasn't sure so I stopped just about everything. My body functions changed when I went to the restroom. Stools went completely black for weeks so I got scared and stopped everything. I will start up again soon probably with just the Sun Harvest BW then depending on results I may add raw milk. If I get no results then I'll try DR C's BW again. I still want this to work but I got very discouraged a few months back especially with such a good start. I will post again.

I've been on and off brushing and rinsing with Celtic Sea Salt. Also I'm using the Celtic Sea Salt in a nose irrigator too. :)"

03/23/2014: Alexa from New York: "I had read the posts about using black walnut tincture for helping to remineralize teeth. I was wondering if anyone knows if taking it in capsule form works as well, or if you get better results with the liquid? If the liquid is the better option...does anyone know if it can be bought in larger quantities? I have a rather large family and 4 oz. bottles is the largest I have seen it in...and I don't think that would last very long at all! Thanks!"

03/26/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Alexa,

I am sorry to take so long to respond. I have been out of town for almost two weeks with very little internet access until now.

My family has used black walnut tincture and we have used capsules. We did heal a child's cavity with the tincture (diluted and swished in the mouth before swallowing.)

I believe that I have read that taking it as a tea or in capsules can help, though perhaps the effect is not as strong. I will check the reference when I return home and let you know.

If you are not dealing with a tooth issue that needs immediate attention, perhaps you could use the powder for now and in the summer, make your own black walnut tincture. (If you can find someone with a black walnut tree.) I was able to make a half a gallon of it last summer for the price of the vodka I used to tincture it. I appreciate the cost issue!

~Mama to Many~"

04/08/2014: Alexa from Ny, US: "Dear Mama to many,

Thank you so much for the info, and helpful advice. (I think that I will buy a "small" bottle for my son that is having the most problem, and have my others take the capsules or powder...and see if it seems to help.) My parents live nearby and they have several black walnut trees, so I am sure that I can make the tincture...but I don't know how. Is it possible for you to give me the "recipe?" Thank you so much! (Also do you think that it is safe to take the black walnut tincture while breastfeeding?)"

04/12/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Alexa,

Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I have been out of town an unusual amount the last 6 weeks!

I made my black walnut tincture by putting as many freshly fallen black walnuts (still in the green hulls) as will fit into a gallon glass jar and covered it with vodka. I strained out the walnuts after 6 weeks. (Keep in a dark place.) This is how a friend makes hers. Rachel Weaver says it is better to use the walnuts to make a tincture after the husks have turned black.

Rachel Weaver has a whole chapter on using black walnut in her book, "Be Your Own Doctor." She has found a tea made with black walnut powder to work as well for teeth (and drunk) as swishing the tincture in a little water.

Regarding using Black Walnut while breastfeeding...I found no contraindications in Rachel Weaver's book or in Philip Fritchy's book. (Two of my favorite herbalists.) Neither seemed to consider it contraindicated in pregnancy. One website said not to use it for purging/cleansing in pregnancy. Other lists of herbs contraindicated in pregnancy do not include it. I have used black walnut internally while breastfeeding, with no noticed ill effect on me or my baby.

Let us know how it works out for your family!

~Mama to Many~"

09/23/2012: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Puneeth... Normally the Berkson protocol also includes ALA by IV several times a month, but his essential internal protocol is the following:

ALA -- 300 mgs taken twice a day at mealtimes.
Selenium -- 200 micrograms taken twice a day with meals.
Milk Thistle -- 900 mgs taken twice a day at meals.

Dr Berkson also uses Low Dose Naltrexone, Cysteine and a full vitamin and mineral protocol as well in his remedy. Also taking all the B vitamins daily is important because ALA tends to use up the B vitamns in the body. And if you can't go to Dr Berkson's Clinic in New Mexico, then perhaps your local doctor in India can just contact him by email or phone to find out the exact details of how he administers ALA by IV so that your local doctor can do the IV procedure for your father locally in India. Here is Dr Berksons webstite:

http://drberkson.com/officeinfo.html"

09/27/2012: Wayseeker from Modesto, Ca/ Usa: "Have you looked into BHT? It could really help with this condition, according to results people are getting. But, I think it isn't as effective when used with milk thistle extract, as I recall. --T."

09/29/2012: Puneeth from Hyderabad, Ap/india: "Hi Bill, Thanks for you reply. Have some quick question regarding the dosage of Milk Thistle. is it 900mg per day or 900 X 2 per day?"

09/29/2012: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Puneeth... The dosage for Milk Thistle is 900 mgs which is taken twice a day. The total dosage per day is 1800 mgs."

05/24/2013: Reggie from Secunderabad. Andhra Pradesh, India, Andhra Prades: "Dear Friends, My wife is 53 years old and is suffering from liver cirrhosis. She has been in hospital for times and is now back at home. She has become very weak and requires help to be walk to the toilet, dining table etc. The doctors have said that she should undergo a liver transplant and it is frightfully expensive 20 Lakh Rupees and there is no gurantee if the operation wil be successful.

I am very worried for her. We have two small children (twin) girls of age 9 and I would have to sell everything that I have to put up for the operation. Also since she is soo weak, I am not sure if she they would be able to do a operation.

I have seen a Mail from Punneth who lives in Hyderabad and his father had a problem with his liver. Would want to know how if he got cured and also as to how to get ALA and the rest of the suggested remidial medicines.

Would greatly appreciate your help and advice.

Reggie"

05/24/2013: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa: "Dear Reggie from India, There have been some people reporting success with BHT [ butylated hydroxytoluene ] for advanced cases of liver damage. As sick as your wife is, she needs to use caution if she chooses to try this treatment. By that I mean start out with a very low dose of BHT and slowly work up to the larger doses discussed here and elsewhere. I would think no more than 50mg of BHT per day and over a week ramp up the dose used to 250mg of BHT per day. See how she does at 250mg per day for at least two weeks to see how it effects her. If her condition gets worse always lower the dose of BHT used. Here is what S. From Sacramento has to say about BHT and advanced liver disease as reported here in this forum:

03/23/2012: S from Sacramento, California replies: "Hello everyone, I
would like to post my results after a little over a month of BHT 2x a day 350.
These results are amazing. I have normal liver function thanks to this forum.
Thank you, Oscar!!

> > Now
> > Ast 19 (13-39)
> > Alt 30 (7-52)
> > Ggt 20 (9-64)
> > Bilirubin total 0. 2 Low ( 0. 3-2. 0)
> > Before I was told in 2006 that I had stage 4 liver damage due to my hepC
that my counts were in the millions with this other test done by oncologist."

I think this BHT treatment just might work for your wife also because of BHT`s proven and well documented ability to deactivate harmful chemical entities know as free radicals and reactive oxygen species. These harmful chemical entities are assoociated with liver damage and play a big role in causing such damage. The BHT has worked for S. From Sacramento and some others with very damaged livers also. Of course I can NOT guarantee success. But from what you have reported your wife is running out of other options....Oscar"

05/25/2013: Reggie from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India: "Dear Oscar, Thank You for your reply. My wife has been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis grade II. She has never ever had alcohol in her life. Please let me know as to how does one get the BHT as recommended by you, in India. Is there a place that I can purchase this medicine from in India? Appreciate your reply. Regards, Reggie"

05/26/2013: Oscar from Syracuse, New York, Usa: "Dear Reggie from India, Here is the website of a company that claims to be a " Worldwide Distributor " of BHT and other health supplements:

http://www.nutri.com/index.cfm/product/31_17/butylated-hydroxytoluene-bht.cfm

If for any reason that company does not sell to India try a google search to find one that does.

Also, do you know the cause of your wife`s cirrhosis ? What have the doctors told you the cause of your wife`s cirrhosis is ? I am surprised that these doctors are talking about a liver transplant for someone with stage 2 liver cirrhosis. Though obviously any cirrhosis is not good, stage 2 is not as bad as stage 4. Stage 4 is where S. From Sacramento was when he or she pulled through, got well with this BHT treatment. So don`t get so discouraged. I think there is a very good chance your wife can recover and am hoping this BHT can help her a lot. She should also be taking some vitamin B12 in a dose of 1mg per day. Vitamin B12 is sold in micrograms [ mcg ] dosages. One mg is the same as 1,000mcg. So do not confuse that. She wants to be taking 1,000mcg [ micrograms ] of vitamin B12 per day. Some vitamin C will also help. I think 500mg of vitamin C is a safe and effective dose to take. Also, a low fat diet is recommended for people with liver disease. Eating a healthy diet with some moderate use of vitamins can go a long ways in helping people with liver disease. If she has hepatitis vitamin E supplements should NOT be taken. Does your wife have hepatitis ? Has she been tested for hepatitis B and C or not ? It is important to know what caused this cirrhosis of her liver to occur. The BHT can also help a lot with hepatitis B and C. Give the BHT a try along with the vitamins I discussed. 250mg of BHT with water on an empty stomach has worked for many people. If she tolerates that dosage well it may help to go to the two doses of BHT per day. But only if she tolerates the one dose per day with no problems. There is THE NEW BHT CURES GROUP if you wish to join. I am a moderator there and there are other people there focusing on helping people with liver disease. Here is that website:

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/The_New_BHT_Cures_Group/

Stay in touch and keep this forum updated on your wife`s condition. I very much hope this BHT treatment works as well for your wife as it has for many other people. Sincerely, ...Oscar"

05/27/2013: Baldev from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India: "Hi Raggie, I am in Mumbai and I had procured BHT some time ago and it is for " LAB USE ONLY ". If Oscar could confirm for it's use, and if you have some one to collect it from me, I will be more than happy to give it. Baldev (09322887066)"

05/31/2013: Reggie from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh India: "Dear Mr Baldev, Thank You So Much, Shall call and speak with you and also shall make arrangements for some one to collect it from you.

Dear Oscar, My wife was tested for Hepatitis B&C and it was negative. The doctors do not know as to what is the cause of the Cirrhosis. One Gastro doctor who we were consulting said that it could be due to fatty liver. I will surely join the group and keep you updated about the health of my wife. I will definitely like to use your recommendation as mentioned in your mail.

Thank You So Much
Reggie"

05/31/2013: Mike Giller from Denver, Colorado: "dear reggie I have been reading the desperate lamentations for your wife for some time and I feel as though I may be of some assistance I dont mean to come across as a prosecutor who is condemning you but you have to consider that whatever you have been doing is not effective the food you are eating going to the hospital talking to doctors 6 years ago I did the same things 1 indians tend to over cook their foods inactivating the medicinal properties in the spices 2 grains beans peas and lentils dont want to be food they want to be a plant herbivores eat them during the summer when they are growing after they mature the plant makes toxins called leptins that poison whoever eats them scientists have discovered this while doing research in labs when they are growing the toxins would interfere with the growth

3 paleontologists have discovered in sites all over the world that when our hunter gatherer ancestors changed over to agriculture the bones declined 4 an accumlation of free radical damage 5 every day some tissues are being replaced when we dont get enough nutrients the organs get smaller and weaker the tissues require oils proteins and nutrients 6 dieting is for fat people not for sick people sick people tend to diet they need the strength to get well 7 taking 4 or 5 or 40 or 50 grams of remedies is not going to fix eating 4 or 500 grams of bad food the wrong way these are the solutions 1 organic india began over 20 years ago with 10 farms today they have over 200, 000 get some of their produce the best vegetable is baby leaves because they contain growth factors the best fruit are berries grind them up in the blender with 1 gallon of water take 1 cup every hour if they dont have them get whatever raw organic produce you can 2 the dosage is not tied to the day but to the water the more water she drinks the more dosages she can take like washing clothes not enough water and the clothes dont get clean if she gets bad detox reactions reduce the dosage and maintain or increase the water the phytochemicals in the organic fruits and vegetables kill the bad guys the acids attach to the bad stuff and the water washes them away 3 to the 1 gallon of water add 4 grams of sun dried sea salt or himalayan salt add 4 grams dead sea salt if you can get it add cayenne powder or raw fresh organic chilis have her chew raw organic whole root turmeric let that dissolve through her gums 4 to rebuild the tissues she is going to need efas and proteins take 15 grams a day of organic cold pressed flax oil with 15 grams a day of organic coconut oil taken together in divided dosages the wall of every cell is made from the efas 3 6 9 too much 9 cause hardening of the arteries too much 6 causes them to become brittle too little 3 is what most people have if you cannot get the flax oil it is very important that you get omega 3s not from fish that is for another purpose but from plants 5 the proteins that give strength to the tissues are called bioactive bcaas with their cofactors the best and easiest and most affordable is nondenatured microfiltered whey protein either concentrate or isolate the protein in mothers milk is 60% this type of protein if you can get this have her take 60 grams a day in divided doses with the organic fruits and vegetables and water do not buy any whey protein that does not say non or undenatured because it wont work if you cannot get this get raw yogurt from grass fed organic cows or goats the fermentation increases the bioactive bcaas if you cannot get this get try to get some raw proteins from somewhere 60 grams a day she is going to need these types of proteins to rebuild her liver and other tissues raw sprouted and fermented plant proteins contain these type of proteins

7 to recap the phytochemicals in the raw organic produce kill the bad guys and provide free radical protection the acids in the raw organic produce attach to the bad stuff the water washes it away the oils 3 6 9 and the bioactive bcaas with their cofactors rebuild the small and weak liver and other tissues 1 more idea the very best and easiest remedy you can take is eggs from pastured hens eaten raw not grinded up in the blender or stirred with a fork crack the yolk with her teeth the yolk should be firm and orange if the yolk is soft and yellow do not buy them these types of eggs when taken raw provide all the oils and proteins including the bioactive bcaas with their cofactors and nutrients because the egg turns into an animal take 1 every hour another idea that is very easy is colostrum that too needs to be dissolved through the gums like raw organic whole root turmeric because it is not absorbed through the digestive tract make sure you purchase the colostrum from a reputable company because it has to be prepared perfectly from start to finish another good idea is that if you can get the superfoods shipped there they are extremely beneficial hawaiin spirulina do not get the one from india because it is contaminated japanese or south korean chlorella raw organic cocoa powder dessicated liver would be very beneficial also raw fermented cod and skate liver oils another good idea would be to get raw liver from organic grass fed cows eat that raw it tastes bad but is very beneficial I hope that what I have told you cures your beloved wife for carbs take raw honey and sun dried organic sugar called succanet do not eat any cooked food except organic tomatoes for the lycopene."

06/02/2013: Reggie from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh India: "Dear Mike, Thank You so much for writing in. Shall surely use your input. Shall keep you and the team posted about her progress. Regards, Reggie"

07/30/2013: Catherine from Wellington, New Zealand: "Dear Reggie, I have great sympathy for your wife's predicament and I'm sure she has had numerous tests to find out why she has cirrhosis, but possible that an iron storage disorder could be implicated. Apparently, severe liver damage occurs above ferritin levels of 1000."

07/30/2013: Mr. Ree from Usa: "My liver enzymes were each close to 200. I had 5 monthly phlebotomies since last winter and my enzymes are 46 and 75 and still going down... It takes iron out of your system and your liver is happier... Plus brand new blood... and no drugs involved..."

09/06/2013: Sandy from Naperville, Chicago: "Hello Reggie,

What kind of medicines you need from USA? and which you do not get in India. Please let me know, I can send it. My friend's parents are coming to Hyderabad on 3rd October. I can buy it here and send it to you. Please reply immediately."

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Roy from Thailand: "Its worth while googling RSO Rick Simpson Oil and cancer. If you are in India then finding the ingredients to make some oil or at least some cannabis butter. many 'terminal patients' who'd been sent home to die by their doctors have had the cancer completely clear up By putting drop of oil under their tongue a few times a day. Amazing results!

I have HCV and my liver has been thru a lot over the years but I've also been fasting and juicing regularly for 3 decades. Which maybe why I'm still alive when many of my old friends aren't. Sadly where I live it's very illegal to use cannabis oil.

I recommend taking some turmeric everyday and selenium, milk thistle, and ALA if u can get some (I mix a drink everyday of turmeric cinnamon cayenne black pepper and flaxseed oil in water or freshly juiced veg which goes down very nicely and can feel it doing good inside) best of luck to you both."

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Civano from Seattle, Wa: "Was having trouble weaning off of Prednisone until I started drinking a glass of water with 1 Tbs of ACV each morning. I have cut the Prednisone from 30mg per day to 5 with no pain so far."

[YEA]  04/01/2011: Noodles from Houston, Tx: "I figured out the cure. I had years of white tongue that reeked out bad breath within 10 or 15 min of me brushing my teeth. No kidding. Now I have a semi pink tongue with only two days of me brushing with "the cure" ..........."

06/01/2011: Samson from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: "Question: The original post from Fred said to swallow the acidophilus mix, however Noodles said he was "brushing with "the cure"".

Are we supposed to do the Fred or Noodles technique?"

[YEA]  11/04/2012: Michelle from Washington, Dc: "Acidophlus (probiotics) works but it has to be the right kind. I tried salt and glycerin which worked only temporarily. I'm also taking oil of oregano, so it might be helping probiotics to remove the white coating..."

[YEA]  04/30/2013: Sonya from Pittsburgh, Pa: "I followed the advice of David from Boston and it is truly working alongside with I began oil pulling twice a day as well as brushing my teeth with baking soda, sea salt and peroxide. The change happened over nite once I used the probiotic exactly how he explains it. THANKS A MILLION, DAVID!!!!!!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  03/26/2014: Maybloom from Melbourne,australia: "After reading all the reply about "acidophilus" I bought one and used it like you mention. It's been 4 days since and my coated-white tongue get worse! What do I do?"

03/26/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Maybloom: Live active bakers yeast has cured many people. The good yeasts replace the bad yeasts. Yeast over growth is caused by eating high fat high carb. Eat either raw organic high carb low fat or raw grass fed high fat low carb."

08/30/2013: John from Manchester N.j.: "Just saying, all the cures you give are things I would say, most people don't have in their homes. And with this you can't go out shopping."

[NAY]  03/26/2014: Emi from Sarajevo, Bosnia And Herzegovina: "I am not sure if these work, but it is too complicated for sure.. If you are down with a stomach virus and fever, I doubt that you can be up and grind, rub, squeeze, and cook these ingredients even if you would somehow have them at home - and like someone else said - you just don't.."

[YEA]  04/01/2011: Noodles from Houston, Tx: "I figured out the cure. I had years of white tongue that reeked out bad breath within 10 or 15 min of me brushing my teeth. No kidding. Now I have a semi pink tongue with only two days of me brushing with "the cure" ..........."

06/01/2011: Samson from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia: "Question: The original post from Fred said to swallow the acidophilus mix, however Noodles said he was "brushing with "the cure"".

Are we supposed to do the Fred or Noodles technique?"

[YEA]  11/04/2012: Michelle from Washington, Dc: "Acidophlus (probiotics) works but it has to be the right kind. I tried salt and glycerin which worked only temporarily. I'm also taking oil of oregano, so it might be helping probiotics to remove the white coating..."

[YEA]  04/30/2013: Sonya from Pittsburgh, Pa: "I followed the advice of David from Boston and it is truly working alongside with I began oil pulling twice a day as well as brushing my teeth with baking soda, sea salt and peroxide. The change happened over nite once I used the probiotic exactly how he explains it. THANKS A MILLION, DAVID!!!!!!"

[SIDE EFFECTS]  03/26/2014: Maybloom from Melbourne,australia: "After reading all the reply about "acidophilus" I bought one and used it like you mention. It's been 4 days since and my coated-white tongue get worse! What do I do?"

03/26/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Maybloom: Live active bakers yeast has cured many people. The good yeasts replace the bad yeasts. Yeast over growth is caused by eating high fat high carb. Eat either raw organic high carb low fat or raw grass fed high fat low carb."

08/25/2009: Tara from Boston, Mass: "Hi Sonya. Thank you for solving a mystery for me! I don't know about anyone else but I spit out a lot of the peroxide after inhaling it, even though I try to keep it in my lungs as long as possible. Because most of the peroxide ends up being spit out into the sink, I am thinking that only itty bitty teeny weeny amounts are making it into the lungs. So it makes total sense that you need to do it more frequently than once every three hours in order for it to kill (starve?) the virus."

[YEA]  08/26/2009: Bob from Memphis, Tn: "I had a similar experience. I had been doing the inhalation method for several months then kind of slowed down on it. Upon slowing down I felt a cold coming on. I have always gotten at least 2 colds a year and they last 10-14 days always. When I felt this cold coming on I started inhaling the peroxide as many as 10-12 times per day 4-6 sprays each time. Within a couple of days it was gone and did not return. I am a believer in this method of killing viruses. Good luck!"

[YEA]  08/27/2009: Tenderfoot from Las Cruces, Nm Usa: "I too am using H2O2 inhalation, only by nebulizer since the spray bottle method I tried about a year ago did not give much improvement in my lung condition after using it for a long period of time, although it did help with sinus congestion. I started inhaling it in the nebulizer about a week ago for my COPD in order to try and wean myself off of inhalers and possibly improve the lung condition. I'm so glad I did as the following morning when I woke up my lungs were opened up for a fuller breath of air and I had great energy, I couldn't believe how good I felt. I washed my windows yesterday, a big accomplishment for me and I have not needed so much extra sleep as before. I've used it 3 times now, so I'd say I use it about every other day and plan to continue this routine and/or make adjustments depending on how I feel or if I'm feeling too dried out. I put about 1/8 tsp of 3% HP in the nebulizer cup along with 1 tsp distilled water and 1/2 tsp of colloidal silver, the kind with sun and stars on the aqua label. (I did consumer research and found this as the purest for me to use). I'm still using inhalers and supplements so far until I see cosistent progress and get checked by my doctor to see how how things stand clinically. Good luck to all and feel free to write with any questions you may have."

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Deborahmay from Boca Raton, Florida: "I have been using this nebulizer with the peroxide and it's amazing 3-5 times a day. Peroxide is only H202 which is oxygen and where there is enough oxygen no virus or bacteria can grow. I have also a vaporizer that I put the peroxide in and let it run all day and night . This is great for babies and kids thank you for this web site as it is my favorite one.:)"

[YEA]  03/26/2014: Ralph from Thailand: "I've done Buteyko Breathing and it was really good! A few ailments I'd had just disappeared within a day or two : difficulty swallowing was the big one : I was able to eat easily again: the doctors had decided to throw a pile of antibiotics at me in the hope one of them would help....nutters. I live where it's either hot or really hot most of the time and I had a noticeable increase in my energy levels and ability to cope with the heat while outdoors for extended periods of time..I stopped getting worn out."

09/19/2013: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada: "Hi Rachel from Valley Park - If you need the epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) right away, instead of ordering online, you can find them in just about any pharmacy (including those in large stores like Walmart or some grocery stores). Most people use the salts for bathing or soaking their tired feet, but it can be used for flushes as well. Do make sure it's pure magnesium sulfate without any additives (it should state that on the label). Some brands add fragrance (like lavender) or other ingredients (like menthol crystals).

Before you begin, you may want to see if your library has The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse by Andreas Moritz. He goes into great detail about what to expect and there is a Frequently Asked Questions section in the back.

Here is what he says about the composition of epsom salts:

Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) can be found in mountain regions and is contained in sea salts. It is also manufactured synthetically by combining natural minerals.

Good luck! Bess"

03/26/2014: Sarah from Az: "Epsom salt has MANY uses. It's good for soaking in a bath, or as a laxative, or even in your garden."

[YEA]  05/31/2013: M from L.a., Ca: "I, too, take honey every day for allergies. I've had an itch for about a week. I didn't want to take the OTC stuff; it seems so extreme and too strong. So, I used honey as a topical ointment (so to speak). The itching, which was more annoying than serious, stopped almost immediately. I'll keep using it throughout the day and report back if it ultimately stops working."

03/25/2014: May from Ca: "Am using the honey right now... Let's see if it works ;) thank you!"

[NAY]  05/19/2008: Dawn from London, Canada: "That's not true about people over 50 not getting migraines. my grandmother and aunt both still get migraines and they are both over 50."

05/29/2008: Pat from St. Louis, USA: "My head didn't get the message that I am not supposed to get migraines after 50! I am 64 and still get them."

06/23/2008: Danielle from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: "Migraines: What ever you do, don't go on medication, that has done nothing but cause problems for me and i feel bad all the time. Since I went on preventatives, I have gotten more migraines then when i wasnt taking medication. I found feverfew worked for me for about a year, but that no longer works anymore. The worst thing is that I am sleep deprived and stressed out, but for working purposes I need to keep on going, anybody have any more things that are good for you to take, because I have always known what NOT to do, and the list is very long....Any suggestions??"

06/24/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn: "Hi Danielle from Saskatoon, First question, have you been using aspartame (nutrisweet)? It is well known for causing all kinds of headaches, including migraines! If not go read ingredients in your kitchen foods and see how many of them contain aspartame or any hydrolyzed plant (corn, soy, etc) protein because this is a combination of both MSG and aspartame. Allergies can be the cause of migraines also. If you are blessed with allergies, pay attention to what you eat or drink before they start (usually from minutes after to l hour after ingested). Any diet food or drink is probably going to be loaded with both MSG and aspartame, so beware! I have also heard positive comments from people started on magnesium supplements saying their headaches decreased. Usually with headache reactions from food or drink, my nose starts itching first and then the headache starts. I think it's probably the red food coloring in Marachino cherries that gives me the problem because I can eat all kinds of fresh cherries without headaches."

01/08/2014: Vanessa D'rand from San Miguel De Allende, Gto. Mexico: "I'm 67 and I still have chronic migraines--going on 31 years now. When I moved to the mountains of central Mexico three months ago, I panicked when I was informed by my new doctor that Mexico does not carry the prescription drugs that have (usually) worked so well for me for so many years. Therefore, I would like to offer my profuse thanks to everyone who has posted on this site, giving personal accounts of what works to alleviate the horror of their own migraine pain. Over the years I have discovered my own triggers (certain odors and foods), but I can't wait to try these new (to me) home remedies. Two more notes: I never leave home without a bottle filled 3/4 full of frozen water, then top it off with cool water. When I'm out and about and a migraine starts, I immediately find a cool spot and press the bottle to the back of my neck or my throbbing temple. It brings the pain down to a tolerable level after 10 to 15 minutes so I can get home and lie down, continuing to use the frozen water bottle for additional pain relief... Then I take a very long, very hot shower, and many times lately my headache disappears with that regimen. And last of all, If I don't have my one cup of strong coffee for the day, first thing in the morning, I am assured of getting a migraine within the next couple of hours. The prescription meds I took, including a self-administered injection, both contained cafeine, so it stands to reason. Works for me, but you may find it works just the opposite for you. Unfortunately, it took me years to determine (nearly) all my triggers! Best of luck to everyone out there sharing their stories, and many thanks for your input!"

01/09/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Vanessa,

I've posted a number of times on EC about migraines. I cured mine.

Reading about them first when I was about 25 years old I learned that certain people over use their supply of B vitamins under stress (one of the triggers you mentioned) caused the majority of migraines...that is some genetic types over utilize their B3 which keeps the dilation of capillaries in functioning order. And that when the over use of the B 3 is exhausted, then the shut down begins (a cascade effect) and you have the "classic" migraine. There are different types of migraines and not all are the classic type. A sensitivity to light and an accompanying aura and narrowing of vision and then nausea are typical symptoms of a classic migraine.

The solution for me was using niacin and making sure I got enough to cause a flushing. If no flushing then I knew I was B3 deficient. Then later in life I discovered that the herb "feverfew" would also keep the capillaries dilated. So between them both I have rid myself of migraines for the better part of 30 years. (I don't take these AFTER the migraine has started, as they are preventative. I take them four or five times WEEKLY as a preventative.)

PLUS, niacin is now believed to greatly help with mental issues...and if you think about it that makes sense since the flush produced by the niacin is rushing blood to the brain. Dementia issues, and Parkinson's etc might be helped by regular use of niacin."

03/25/2014: Adam from Seattle, Washington: "I still haven't pinpointed my trigger because they have a way of changing. I think the most recent one for me was weather. High pressure for a few days followed by low pressure. Lately though, there hasn't been a build up, it just hits like a ton of bricks."

03/26/2014: Timh from Ky, Usa: "Here's a link that might help; good luck.

http://www.cbn.com/tv/3390206449001"

03/26/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "To Adam,

Re: Trigger for Migraines

You're exactly right...migraine triggers can vary and change. That's because, I believe, the issue is NOT a trigger...anything CAN be the "straw that broke the camel's back" but the condition is one of vitamin B complex ... especially B3...depletion. Some people are genetically predisposed to such depletion, brought on usually by the stresses of life in general. The greater the stress the greater the propensity to deplete the B3 that keeps open the capillaries in the brain controlling the area that can cause a migraine.

So... the issue of the trigger is immaterial. The trigger is the "straw" I mentioned....the tipping point... and what is needed is to supply the body, primarily the brain, with the depleted nutrient to provide sufficient dilation of capillaries.

The above "theory" is what I have tested on myself and in giving advice to others with "Classic Migraine"...note other look alike causes for the standard "Classic" are possible. The worst is Viral Meningitis.

The solution to the Classic Migraine is taking supplements of B3. B3 causes a flush and is a preventative. It won't cure the migraine after the migraine has started. For years I successfully used B3 and highly recommend it. Then I read that the herb Feverfew is also a wonderful dilator and sure enough, if I take 2 a day four or five days a week ... no migraines. Then the triggers are meaningless. Why? Because I've gotten rid of the underlying cause.

Always look for the underlying cause and I contend...after studying and dealing with (not only myself but dozens of folks with the same condition)...after working with migraines for 40 years that the genetic type is a predictor to the solution; a genetic type predisposes one to over use of the B vitamin and to compensate, supplementation of B3 or Feverfew will keep the capillaries open.

This method will NOT help all headaches because the cause will be across the board; but for the Classic Migraine, the cause is easily remedied.

Now in my life, I can be under enormous stress and if I'm taking my Feverfew or B3, no migraines....but get off those supplements for three weeks and watch out. Usually I can barely "feel"..."sense" is the better word; I can sense my eyes weakening and I know FROM EXPERIENCE that I am a day or two or even hours away from a migraine attack....Quickly I reboot with B3 and/or Feverfew and in an hour that "sense" of eye weakness has gone. And so does the migraine...which had been knocking at the door."

[NAY]  05/19/2008: Dawn from London, Canada: "That's not true about people over 50 not getting migraines. my grandmother and aunt both still get migraines and they are both over 50."

05/29/2008: Pat from St. Louis, USA: "My head didn't get the message that I am not supposed to get migraines after 50! I am 64 and still get them."

06/23/2008: Danielle from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: "Migraines: What ever you do, don't go on medication, that has done nothing but cause problems for me and i feel bad all the time. Since I went on preventatives, I have gotten more migraines then when i wasnt taking medication. I found feverfew worked for me for about a year, but that no longer works anymore. The worst thing is that I am sleep deprived and stressed out, but for working purposes I need to keep on going, anybody have any more things that are good for you to take, because I have always known what NOT to do, and the list is very long....Any suggestions??"

06/24/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn: "Hi Danielle from Saskatoon, First question, have you been using aspartame (nutrisweet)? It is well known for causing all kinds of headaches, including migraines! If not go read ingredients in your kitchen foods and see how many of them contain aspartame or any hydrolyzed plant (corn, soy, etc) protein because this is a combination of both MSG and aspartame. Allergies can be the cause of migraines also. If you are blessed with allergies, pay attention to what you eat or drink before they start (usually from minutes after to l hour after ingested). Any diet food or drink is probably going to be loaded with both MSG and aspartame, so beware! I have also heard positive comments from people started on magnesium supplements saying their headaches decreased. Usually with headache reactions from food or drink, my nose starts itching first and then the headache starts. I think it's probably the red food coloring in Marachino cherries that gives me the problem because I can eat all kinds of fresh cherries without headaches."

01/08/2014: Vanessa D'rand from San Miguel De Allende, Gto. Mexico: "I'm 67 and I still have chronic migraines--going on 31 years now. When I moved to the mountains of central Mexico three months ago, I panicked when I was informed by my new doctor that Mexico does not carry the prescription drugs that have (usually) worked so well for me for so many years. Therefore, I would like to offer my profuse thanks to everyone who has posted on this site, giving personal accounts of what works to alleviate the horror of their own migraine pain. Over the years I have discovered my own triggers (certain odors and foods), but I can't wait to try these new (to me) home remedies. Two more notes: I never leave home without a bottle filled 3/4 full of frozen water, then top it off with cool water. When I'm out and about and a migraine starts, I immediately find a cool spot and press the bottle to the back of my neck or my throbbing temple. It brings the pain down to a tolerable level after 10 to 15 minutes so I can get home and lie down, continuing to use the frozen water bottle for additional pain relief... Then I take a very long, very hot shower, and many times lately my headache disappears with that regimen. And last of all, If I don't have my one cup of strong coffee for the day, first thing in the morning, I am assured of getting a migraine within the next couple of hours. The prescription meds I took, including a self-administered injection, both contained cafeine, so it stands to reason. Works for me, but you may find it works just the opposite for you. Unfortunately, it took me years to determine (nearly) all my triggers! Best of luck to everyone out there sharing their stories, and many thanks for your input!"

01/09/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Vanessa,

I've posted a number of times on EC about migraines. I cured mine.

Reading about them first when I was about 25 years old I learned that certain people over use their supply of B vitamins under stress (one of the triggers you mentioned) caused the majority of migraines...that is some genetic types over utilize their B3 which keeps the dilation of capillaries in functioning order. And that when the over use of the B 3 is exhausted, then the shut down begins (a cascade effect) and you have the "classic" migraine. There are different types of migraines and not all are the classic type. A sensitivity to light and an accompanying aura and narrowing of vision and then nausea are typical symptoms of a classic migraine.

The solution for me was using niacin and making sure I got enough to cause a flushing. If no flushing then I knew I was B3 deficient. Then later in life I discovered that the herb "feverfew" would also keep the capillaries dilated. So between them both I have rid myself of migraines for the better part of 30 years. (I don't take these AFTER the migraine has started, as they are preventative. I take them four or five times WEEKLY as a preventative.)

PLUS, niacin is now believed to greatly help with mental issues...and if you think about it that makes sense since the flush produced by the niacin is rushing blood to the brain. Dementia issues, and Parkinson's etc might be helped by regular use of niacin."

03/25/2014: Adam from Seattle, Washington: "I still haven't pinpointed my trigger because they have a way of changing. I think the most recent one for me was weather. High pressure for a few days followed by low pressure. Lately though, there hasn't been a build up, it just hits like a ton of bricks."

03/26/2014: Timh from Ky, Usa: "Here's a link that might help; good luck.

http://www.cbn.com/tv/3390206449001"

03/26/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "To Adam,

Re: Trigger for Migraines

You're exactly right...migraine triggers can vary and change. That's because, I believe, the issue is NOT a trigger...anything CAN be the "straw that broke the camel's back" but the condition is one of vitamin B complex ... especially B3...depletion. Some people are genetically predisposed to such depletion, brought on usually by the stresses of life in general. The greater the stress the greater the propensity to deplete the B3 that keeps open the capillaries in the brain controlling the area that can cause a migraine.

So... the issue of the trigger is immaterial. The trigger is the "straw" I mentioned....the tipping point... and what is needed is to supply the body, primarily the brain, with the depleted nutrient to provide sufficient dilation of capillaries.

The above "theory" is what I have tested on myself and in giving advice to others with "Classic Migraine"...note other look alike causes for the standard "Classic" are possible. The worst is Viral Meningitis.

The solution to the Classic Migraine is taking supplements of B3. B3 causes a flush and is a preventative. It won't cure the migraine after the migraine has started. For years I successfully used B3 and highly recommend it. Then I read that the herb Feverfew is also a wonderful dilator and sure enough, if I take 2 a day four or five days a week ... no migraines. Then the triggers are meaningless. Why? Because I've gotten rid of the underlying cause.

Always look for the underlying cause and I contend...after studying and dealing with (not only myself but dozens of folks with the same condition)...after working with migraines for 40 years that the genetic type is a predictor to the solution; a genetic type predisposes one to over use of the B vitamin and to compensate, supplementation of B3 or Feverfew will keep the capillaries open.

This method will NOT help all headaches because the cause will be across the board; but for the Classic Migraine, the cause is easily remedied.

Now in my life, I can be under enormous stress and if I'm taking my Feverfew or B3, no migraines....but get off those supplements for three weeks and watch out. Usually I can barely "feel"..."sense" is the better word; I can sense my eyes weakening and I know FROM EXPERIENCE that I am a day or two or even hours away from a migraine attack....Quickly I reboot with B3 and/or Feverfew and in an hour that "sense" of eye weakness has gone. And so does the migraine...which had been knocking at the door."

[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  03/25/2014: Carolina from Chicago: "From what I know "acidity of undiluted apple cider vinegar may destroy tooth enamel when sipped orally" and this is exactly what happened to me. Maybe for someone it works, but not for everybody. People like me that have thin teeth do not have a very big tooth enamel cover and it affects it very fast."

[NAY]  05/19/2008: Dawn from London, Canada: "That's not true about people over 50 not getting migraines. my grandmother and aunt both still get migraines and they are both over 50."

05/29/2008: Pat from St. Louis, USA: "My head didn't get the message that I am not supposed to get migraines after 50! I am 64 and still get them."

06/23/2008: Danielle from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: "Migraines: What ever you do, don't go on medication, that has done nothing but cause problems for me and i feel bad all the time. Since I went on preventatives, I have gotten more migraines then when i wasnt taking medication. I found feverfew worked for me for about a year, but that no longer works anymore. The worst thing is that I am sleep deprived and stressed out, but for working purposes I need to keep on going, anybody have any more things that are good for you to take, because I have always known what NOT to do, and the list is very long....Any suggestions??"

06/24/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn: "Hi Danielle from Saskatoon, First question, have you been using aspartame (nutrisweet)? It is well known for causing all kinds of headaches, including migraines! If not go read ingredients in your kitchen foods and see how many of them contain aspartame or any hydrolyzed plant (corn, soy, etc) protein because this is a combination of both MSG and aspartame. Allergies can be the cause of migraines also. If you are blessed with allergies, pay attention to what you eat or drink before they start (usually from minutes after to l hour after ingested). Any diet food or drink is probably going to be loaded with both MSG and aspartame, so beware! I have also heard positive comments from people started on magnesium supplements saying their headaches decreased. Usually with headache reactions from food or drink, my nose starts itching first and then the headache starts. I think it's probably the red food coloring in Marachino cherries that gives me the problem because I can eat all kinds of fresh cherries without headaches."

01/08/2014: Vanessa D'rand from San Miguel De Allende, Gto. Mexico: "I'm 67 and I still have chronic migraines--going on 31 years now. When I moved to the mountains of central Mexico three months ago, I panicked when I was informed by my new doctor that Mexico does not carry the prescription drugs that have (usually) worked so well for me for so many years. Therefore, I would like to offer my profuse thanks to everyone who has posted on this site, giving personal accounts of what works to alleviate the horror of their own migraine pain. Over the years I have discovered my own triggers (certain odors and foods), but I can't wait to try these new (to me) home remedies. Two more notes: I never leave home without a bottle filled 3/4 full of frozen water, then top it off with cool water. When I'm out and about and a migraine starts, I immediately find a cool spot and press the bottle to the back of my neck or my throbbing temple. It brings the pain down to a tolerable level after 10 to 15 minutes so I can get home and lie down, continuing to use the frozen water bottle for additional pain relief... Then I take a very long, very hot shower, and many times lately my headache disappears with that regimen. And last of all, If I don't have my one cup of strong coffee for the day, first thing in the morning, I am assured of getting a migraine within the next couple of hours. The prescription meds I took, including a self-administered injection, both contained cafeine, so it stands to reason. Works for me, but you may find it works just the opposite for you. Unfortunately, it took me years to determine (nearly) all my triggers! Best of luck to everyone out there sharing their stories, and many thanks for your input!"

01/09/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Vanessa,

I've posted a number of times on EC about migraines. I cured mine.

Reading about them first when I was about 25 years old I learned that certain people over use their supply of B vitamins under stress (one of the triggers you mentioned) caused the majority of migraines...that is some genetic types over utilize their B3 which keeps the dilation of capillaries in functioning order. And that when the over use of the B 3 is exhausted, then the shut down begins (a cascade effect) and you have the "classic" migraine. There are different types of migraines and not all are the classic type. A sensitivity to light and an accompanying aura and narrowing of vision and then nausea are typical symptoms of a classic migraine.

The solution for me was using niacin and making sure I got enough to cause a flushing. If no flushing then I knew I was B3 deficient. Then later in life I discovered that the herb "feverfew" would also keep the capillaries dilated. So between them both I have rid myself of migraines for the better part of 30 years. (I don't take these AFTER the migraine has started, as they are preventative. I take them four or five times WEEKLY as a preventative.)

PLUS, niacin is now believed to greatly help with mental issues...and if you think about it that makes sense since the flush produced by the niacin is rushing blood to the brain. Dementia issues, and Parkinson's etc might be helped by regular use of niacin."

03/25/2014: Adam from Seattle, Washington: "I still haven't pinpointed my trigger because they have a way of changing. I think the most recent one for me was weather. High pressure for a few days followed by low pressure. Lately though, there hasn't been a build up, it just hits like a ton of bricks."

03/26/2014: Timh from Ky, Usa: "Here's a link that might help; good luck.

http://www.cbn.com/tv/3390206449001"

03/26/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "To Adam,

Re: Trigger for Migraines

You're exactly right...migraine triggers can vary and change. That's because, I believe, the issue is NOT a trigger...anything CAN be the "straw that broke the camel's back" but the condition is one of vitamin B complex ... especially B3...depletion. Some people are genetically predisposed to such depletion, brought on usually by the stresses of life in general. The greater the stress the greater the propensity to deplete the B3 that keeps open the capillaries in the brain controlling the area that can cause a migraine.

So... the issue of the trigger is immaterial. The trigger is the "straw" I mentioned....the tipping point... and what is needed is to supply the body, primarily the brain, with the depleted nutrient to provide sufficient dilation of capillaries.

The above "theory" is what I have tested on myself and in giving advice to others with "Classic Migraine"...note other look alike causes for the standard "Classic" are possible. The worst is Viral Meningitis.

The solution to the Classic Migraine is taking supplements of B3. B3 causes a flush and is a preventative. It won't cure the migraine after the migraine has started. For years I successfully used B3 and highly recommend it. Then I read that the herb Feverfew is also a wonderful dilator and sure enough, if I take 2 a day four or five days a week ... no migraines. Then the triggers are meaningless. Why? Because I've gotten rid of the underlying cause.

Always look for the underlying cause and I contend...after studying and dealing with (not only myself but dozens of folks with the same condition)...after working with migraines for 40 years that the genetic type is a predictor to the solution; a genetic type predisposes one to over use of the B vitamin and to compensate, supplementation of B3 or Feverfew will keep the capillaries open.

This method will NOT help all headaches because the cause will be across the board; but for the Classic Migraine, the cause is easily remedied.

Now in my life, I can be under enormous stress and if I'm taking my Feverfew or B3, no migraines....but get off those supplements for three weeks and watch out. Usually I can barely "feel"..."sense" is the better word; I can sense my eyes weakening and I know FROM EXPERIENCE that I am a day or two or even hours away from a migraine attack....Quickly I reboot with B3 and/or Feverfew and in an hour that "sense" of eye weakness has gone. And so does the migraine...which had been knocking at the door."

06/01/2012: Lisa from Jax, Fl: "Thank you so much! I am going to try this."

03/19/2013: Becky_neb from Newman Grove, Ne: "To the woman who used DHEA intra-vaginally (is that the correct term?), you said you broke a 5 mg tablet in four pieces. Did you use that once a day, or how often? Is that still working for you?"

05/07/2013: Sue from Cambridge, Oh, Guernsey: "Yes, it is still working for me. I have upped the dosage, so I insert a whole 5mg tablet every other day. It works great. Believe me, I've tryed everything--estriol oil, progesterone oil, various other oils, etc. Much too messy, estriol made me spot. This takes like one second and there is nothing there after it dissolves and it dissolves pretty fast. And it's not bad for the man like estrogens. I've been doing this for a long time and have no side effects."

11/22/2013: Mln from Texas: "To Quernsey: Is that a 5 mg tablet of DHEA and not 50 mg? So far, I'm seeing 50's instead of 5's..."

03/25/2014: Sheila from Birmingham Uk: "I am 55. I have Vaginal Atrophy severe. I have been taking Climagest 2mg and Vagifem suppositories for five years now. It changed my life. to be honest I was worried about the risk but my condition was so bad. I felt I had no choice. Due to be taken off them and I am in a state of panic worrying how I'm going to be, so bad I get emotional. However I have found this site and I feel it has been a blessing to me. New ideas to try. I am already trying out the Carlson Vitamin E suppositories and the DHEA are on order to be ready waiting yo use when my medication stops. Keep sharing the information it Helps to read good information. Will give you an update of how I get on."

04/14/2014: Jeane from Virginia, US: "To: Sheila from Birmingham Uk, Please let us know how it's going with the DHEA. Carlson's E has been around for a long time, I've used it but this is the lst time I've read about DHEA and I found the 5mg pills. I ordered the cream from Bezwecken and will try that lst. The more I read, it's like an epidemic this annoying condition!

Docs push Premarin and never research or suggest alternatives which seems wrong to me, ;when women have to go hunting for alternatives because we can't turn to our healthcare providers for them."

02/01/2008: Wendy from Elizabethtown, PA: "Question for Brenda from Georgia or any one else that can help. The recipe for liver damage, is that for a fatty liver? Question about the recipe. Do you take 3 cloves of garlic a night. And do you mix the apple cider vinegar and tea together?"

09/20/2007: maureen from portland, ME: "I read a post from Brenda from Georgia on 8/21/2006 who said she had seizures. But, she didnt' say much about what she does to control them. Or, if there is anyone who has success stories for their own seizure control? I am trying to get off my meds and go in the alternative medicine direction and any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you in advance! P.S. I LOVE your website!"

08/24/2006: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand: "here are a great many remedies for liver damage depending on the cause. If I were to cover everything, the number of pages could reach well into the hundreds.

To make things simple, it depends on whether the damaged liver is caused by virus, fungus, chemical toxins, deficiency, or diets.

If the liver damage is a viral cause, then apple cider vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, tea tree oil, garlic lavender, for example are taken internally.

If it is a fungus issue, then it is the issue of raising your immune levels, which very likely be zinc, copper peptides (copper chloride reacted with a soy protein), manganese, hydrogen peroxide, for example should help.

If it is a chemical toxin issue, then great detoxifiers taken at different times of course, includes sodium thiosulfate, hydrogen peroxide, borax, apple cider vinegar, and indole-3-carbinol, should detoxify most known chemicals. Of course, I haven't had the time to find all the detoxifiers yet. A natural detoxifier, rather expensive here in Bangkok, which seems to work like a miracle for Parkinson's, Alzheimer, or MS is L-Gluthathione, but the dosage is fairly large and beyond the budget for most people. Curcumin and Milk Thistle also helps here too.

If the cause is one of deficiency, a common cure is usually vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B complex, manganese, vitamin E, zinc and selenium. To complete the deficiency of liver damage, baking soda plus citric acid or baking soda plus vinegar, should complete most of the problems.

If the cause is a dietary one, then lecithin, apple cider vinegar, and garlic (contains DMSO) which allows nutrients to reach the deficient liver cells.

I could not possibly cover everything, it depends on the likelihood of the cause, as opposed to the traditional view of conventional medicine, which is to look at the symptoms and then to cover it up, or sweep it under the rug, e.g. give pain relievers to rid of pain. The cause of pain is ignored, which is a slipped disc on your back. You can guess at the consequences, a catastrophe waiting on your door. "

06/12/2008: Terry from Mastic, NY: "Liver Remedies: did you mix the garlic, appple cider vinegar and tea together then drink? What type of tea did you use?"

12/29/2009: Robin from Salisbury, Nc: "Hi, we have not tried the remedy for damaged liver as of yet. My boy friend has a damaged liver due to alcohol. Will the garlic apple cider vinegar and tea work for him? Also how much apple cider and tea, and is the tea just like ice tea? If I can get the exact ingredients and measurements I will start him on it at once. Thank for all you help"

10/07/2010: Greta from Kamloops, Bc Canada: "Brenda from Georgia: What kind of tea is used in the garlic/ACV remedy for liver damage. Thanks."

01/17/2011: Madhuri from Cambridge, Cambs / Uk: "I have just been put on Growth hormone replacement therapy, I may have to take it for the rest of my life. I am 58 years old. I read on this site that Ted says Growth hormone destroys the liver. Ted, what can I do to help my liver, and also stop anything growing that shouldn't?

This is an incredible site, without a doubt the best for self help.You have helped and are helping so many people. Please keep up this wonderful work. Much love and success to you all."

09/26/2013: Rochelle from Montgomery, Texas: "You do not specify what kind of tea to use. Just plain old Lipton tea or what?"

03/25/2014: Kamal from New Jersey: "Request you to please give more details on how exactly this needs to be taken. Are the garlic, Apple cider vinegar and tea to be mixed together and taken before bed. Just black tea or tea with milk. Would really appreciate. Thanks"

03/25/2014: Mikr62 from Denver: "Bee: Hops extract has many favorable reviews on amazon for sleep. Xanthohumol, a close cousin of resveratrol, is an aromatization inhibitor that prevents good hormones from becoming bad hormones, a possible cause of insomnia."

03/25/2014: Bee from New York: "Mike from Denver..thank you but I was also wondering if the Mudra has worked for anyone or has anyone tried it and has seen any difference in their health.."

03/27/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Bee: I walk 6 hours a day. I have to do yoga stretching or I get as tight as a kite. Yoga stretching does not cure biological problems. You can try a remedy more potent than the best super foods and more potent than the best super herbs. The super weed. For 500 million years all animals have an internal communication system that marshals all the forces of the various systems to maintain homeostasis. Poor nutrition, toxins, and diseases can disrupt this communication system. The super weed restores communication. Search 1500mg cbd oil. Take 1 cap every 10 days. Taking more is not more beneficial."

03/27/2014: Karen from New York, Ny: "Hi Bee, have you tried taking powdered magnesium in water before trying these exercises at night? I find a deep feeling of relaxation kicks in 20 minutes after drinking magnesium. That might help! The mudras practice looks interesting. Let us know how that goes."

03/27/2014: Bee from New York: "Mike. You walk 6 hours a day... how is that possible? LOL

I do walk when I can and will ramp it up a bit .. thanks

yes I will def. look into cod liver oil in which I wanted to use but it was rather pricey..but will get some... So you only take a capful a week? that is it??

My diet is pretty good and clean so no problems there..

thank You"

03/27/2014: Bee from New York: "HI Karen,

I use the magnesium oil on my skin everyday.. Mostly rub it on at night..Do I need more oil or is the drink more effective..?? I am weaning off some awful medication thus the insomnia.. Check utube for Mudras... Thank You for the reply"

03/27/2014: Karen from New York, Ny: "Hi Bee, I have also tried magnesium chloride oil and find that the powder works better on my brain and in relaxing me. If I don't take it at night, I don't sleep as well or feel as rested! I will check out the mudra videos on YouTube, thanks."

03/25/2014: Lady M from Lanham, Md: "I think I'm going to give this a try.. I have been dealing with this for a while and I'm tired of doing these antibiotics that only help briefly.. And they are killing our systems.. My dr had told me I'm fine and that the discharge could flare up from time to time.. And it could come from working out or what we eat or soaps we use and so many other things.. I'm just trying to be free so I can feel comfortable as a woman again.. So thank u"

03/24/2014: Carol from Braintree, Ma: "The oil I bought was in a jar and is solid, will that work as well?"

03/25/2014: Liz from Boston, Massachusetts: "It's supposed to be solid, so the answer to your question is yes. It will liquefy once it is in your 98.6 degree mouth. :) The entire jar will become liquid when the weather is warmer."

12/27/2013: Mitzie from Fl: "Hello Bill,

Since Ted is unable to offer his help and knowledge for the time being maybe u can help with protocols on treating this guttate hypomelanosis. I went to the dermatologist and she confirmed exactly what I suspected it to be. Is rubbing organic coconut oil all over the body and taking alfalfa supplements one effective course for treatment? Please respond."

12/28/2013: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Mitze...Here is Ted's remedy for Idiopathic Guttate Hypomelanosis :

Besides the B12 (500-1000 mcg), and folic acid (20 mg) and 3000 mg of vitamin C you also need:
1. Betaine HCl to increase your stomach acid to protect from increases in further fungus exposure
2. PABA at least 400 mg
3. Vitamin D3 (10, 000 iu) Topical creams however work the best.
4. Copper deficiency. Copper prevents fungus growth that's how wood rot is also treated too.
5. Chromium deficiency Chromium controls blood sugar, and also are low for people with vitiligo and idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
6. Blood sugar is high. It fuels most lower organism, what better then sugar?
7. Boron. Helps normalize hormones, and progesterone especially is lacking, so these people get this condition if they are 35 years an older.
8, Autoimmune disease. It is found that 10% has autoimmune disease. Of course they do, that's how fungus works, it causes autoimmune disease, it doesn't do that generally speaking if its a virus or a bacteria. And borax is the best treatment for them because borax kills fungus and it raises or normalizes hormone across the board, with possible exception of growth hormones.

Source: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/idiopathic-guttate-hypomelanosis_questions.html

Basically Ted maintains that IGH, which is very similar to vitiligo, is caused by fungus and deficiencies like lack of copper and lack of stomach acid for proper digestion. This is also explained fully in the above link.

But I would like to pass some thoughts on as to my own experiences with vitiligo, which I've had since my teenage years. Vitiligo is very similar to IGH, but it is more body-wide and noticeable, in larger white patches and always seems to occur characteristically around the joints.

Here's my own experience with vitiligo(which is very similar to IGH). I cured my own systemic candida(a fungal disease) problems 8 years ago. At the beginning of 2013, I moved to another house in the Philippines. I now sit and work at a desk directly in front of my study window for most of the day -- lots of indirect sunlight through the window. And here's the point: after having lived in that house for 6 months, I noticed that my vitiligo was actually disappearing around my arms, face and upper body and that these large white patches are now turning brown with normal pigmentation. This can only be because I was getting incidental sunlight(not direct sunlight) while sitting at the window in my study. These areas have become darker and darker brown(I wear no shirt during the day, except for formal occasions).

Here are some of my conclusions. Yes, Ted is completely right -- fungus plays a big part in skin problems involving pigmentation because fungus loves copper, iron and calcium for its biofilms. Copper is needed to help melanin production for proper pigmentation of the skin -- I was lacking copper. It therefore wasn't enough for me just to get rid of my candida -- I needed more incidental sunlight in order to re-generate the vit D etc to generate normal pigmentation again.

So just to sum up. The reason my vitiligo(which the docs also cannot cure) has disappeared is because:

* I successfully used a broad acting protocol to get rid of my systemic and local fungal/bacteria problems. I cured my systemic candida which also killed the fungus in my skin causing the vitiligo. But still my white skin patches remained.

* By complete chance I sat shirtless in front of a window for a year and my vitiligo is now rapidly disappearing and my skin is becoming normally pigmented again. Therefore Vitamin D is urgently needed, as well as copper(BS Molasses) and tyrosine to help generate melanin for re-pigmentation of the skin. But I think the most important element of all was the incidental sunlight.

The above conclusions also apply to IGH.

I would also recommend that you use essential oils topically on your skin, with a view to killing all associated fungal problems that always seem to be involved in IGH and vitiligo -- by using pine oil, geranium oil or lavender oil. These oils rapidly kill all forms of pathogens in the skin -- including fungus. Just combine three or four drops of any one of these essential oils with a teaspoon of VCO or Olive Oil and rub it into the white areas of the skin every day. This will kill the fungus locally. And remember that even if you do kill all the fungus causing your IGH problem -- you will still need incidental sunlight or vit D to bring back the pigmentation. So it may necessarily take a while -- so have patience.

My own belief is that fungal diseases are, unquestionably, the hardest to recognize and cure. I also have a theory concerning the huge part that fungal diseases must play in our aging process. But that's, perhaps, a longer story for another day..."

01/03/2014: Mitzie from Fl: "Thank You So Much Bill for you help! I'm going to get right on with the remedies that you mentioned, I will also keep you updated with my progress. God Bless."

03/19/2014: Mitzie from Fl: "Hello Bill,

Hope all is well. I also wanted to know how did you systematically get rid of the candida/fungus from within? Do you have a diet plan that you followed or did you take a specific product/s to kill the candida/fungus in the body?"

03/20/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Mitzie...My candida protocol involves and follows the strategy given below:

Anti-Candida and Anti-Pathogen Protocols

Anti-Biofilm Protocols

Alkalizing Protocols

Essential Detox Protocols

Liver Support Protocols(Neutralizing Toxins)

Vitamin and Mineral Support (Immune System Support)

The Health Defence Diet

For a quick look at the whole protocol on EC see this link. I've also written a book on Candida which goes into much greater detail and describes exactly what candida is as a pathogen and why this disease is so hard to cure. The book is called Candida: Killing So Sweetly and is sold on EC and Amazon.com.

Regarding using diet to cure candida, I have read hundreds of testimonials where people have used this or that diet to cure their candida. Some make progress using just diet, but usually they hit a plateau and there is no further progress to a final cure. And many who use just the diet approach completely fail. You really have to know and understand what you are doing when you use a diet to cure candida. And it can also be expensive. Secondly, I help people with candida issues from the more primitive countries like Pakistan, Philippines and Indonesia. In such countries, there is no such thing as organic food in the provinces -- it doesn't really exist. The average wage in the Philippines is about $3 a day -- so how can they afford organic food or store bought nutrients anyway? I usually end up advising particular herbs that grow for free in their area but this approach is not as good as my protocol which is more strongly focused. Having said all that, a diet will definitely help you -- eliminate all processed foods from your diet and avoid all additives, sugar, wheat, dairy and yeast foods. I use specific nutrients to achieve the goals of my strategy above. Many people misunderstand and underestimate the robustness of candida to be able to relentlessly persist or keep returning as a systemic infection. Many people also have a mistaken belief that candida is just like a viral or bacterial infection and that's usually one of the major reasons why they fail to cure their candida problem -- and so it never goes away or just keeps returning because they have used the wrong approach."

03/23/2014: Mitzie from Fl: "Hi Bill,

The links that you provided are not working it states "404-page not found"? Also do you know of anything that can eliminate uterine fibroids or will the protocols mentioned will be effective against the fibroids as well?"

EC: We're fixing the links now!

03/23/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Mitzie...Here are the links again:

Candida:Killing So Sweetly

Candida Protocol on EC

I helped to cure a lady from Africa four years ago using my protocol. As well as candida she had GERD, gastritis, low thyroid, esophigitis, hiatal hernia, uterine fibroids and kidney nodules and she was rapidly losing weight. It took about 6 months to cure all these problems using the candida protocol. The only extra protocol I added(for her GERD problems) was betaine hydrochloride and protease enzymes(pancreatin with bromelain) taken at mealtimes.

So yes, my protocol should cure your fibroids but you will have to ensure that you take the high dose of lugols iodine(LI) that is recommended in the protocol. Iodine supplementation cures cyst problems in the body. It also kills many forms of pathogens including candida. But please ensure that you do not abbreviate the protocol -- take the regimen, as described -- including the diet, for best results. The protocol is also described in much more detail in my book on candida which also contains full descriptions of the nutrients as well as an example tabulated daily schedule for taking the candida protocol."

03/25/2014: Mitzie from Fl: "Hi Bill,

Thanks. And I will do a followup."

06/15/2012: Sorrell from Brookline, Ma, Usa: "Hi you all and Ted, Are the Apple Cider Vinegar tablets easier on the system than the regular liquid acv? Also I have candida and do not do well with vinegar.

I am desparate. I hav excruciating pain in my shoulders and and neck -I have arthritis and fibromialgia and now I am starting to have severe pain in my feet and am scared I will not be able to walk.

I am utterly exhasted and wake up around 2, 3, 4 am and sleep poorly when I do slleep this has been going on for months and months and months. I take deep sleep a supplement but it is not remedying the problem

I also have terrible digestion and it feels like my colon area is full of toxic sludge but am not sure which cleanse to do that is safe. I am too thin.

I HAVE TRIED SO MANY THINGS and I'm not getting better, any ideas? Sorrell"

06/16/2012: Alex from Riverside, Ca. United States: "Hi, I used to have severe shoulder pain from an old injury I aquired from a bicycle accident which lasted about 10 years. I could hardly lift my arm up and the doctors told me there was nothing I could do about it. And that I had probably developed arthritis in it.

And also I had severe pain in both my knees and my ankles. I changed my diet due to another problem- to an all-most all vegetarian and fruit diet and loads of fresh juice I juice myself NOT STORE BOUGHT JUICE.

I also started YOGA about a year ago. I am 67 years old and right now I have no pain in any of my joints whatsoever! I suggest that you purchase "Yoga beginners manual by Alice Christensen" and follow the instructions in this book! It took me about 3 to 4 months to get rid of my pains and feel good again but you must stick to the diet and the exercises in this book! I know what it's like to live with pain!

I don't have pain anymore and I regained all the strength in my injured shoulder!"

03/23/2014: Andrea C from Wales: "If you are or have ever been please look up opiate induced hypremyalgia. I have this it has been callled ME, FIBRO, CHRONIC PAIN, NEUROPATHY. Opiate painkillers cause it or opiate addiction. One is enough to cause it you don't have to be an addict!!! I have been in hell for many yea's. I tried telling DRS THE PAINKILLER WAS MAKING IT WORSE!!! PLEASE LOOK IT UP. THE ONLY WAY I CAN SEE OUT IS TOTAL DETOX. IT IS HELL!! BUT AT LEAST AFTER SOME TIME IT WILL GET BETTER. I AM SORRY BUT EVEN NON OPIATE PAIN KILLERS WILL NOT HELP. OXYCODONE STARTED MINE. XXX"

03/25/2014: Ana from Miami: "You may be highly dehydrated."

03/25/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Nativender;

Re; sleep disorder after surgery

Just a suggestion after seeing some issues that enzymes helped me with lately...

I am an advocate of papaya. Even the seeds are edible. The enzymes and other nutrients of papaya are just remarkable. It was called by the Islanders "Food of the Angles" because of its many benefits.

The papaya I even mix with real Greek yogurt and the two seem to give me increased digestive ability...even overcoming lactic problems which would normally stop me from eating too much yogurt.

The papaya will act as a cleanse to your system if you eat first thing in the morning. You can get them year round...two types; the very large are good and the ones the size of a large pear. I eat some of the seeds with the fruit considering the two together as a whole food. The seeds are peppery so most folks can only tolerate a few; I have become accustomed to the taste and can take two or three spoonful's at a time WITH the fruit.

The combo could help cleanse the system and allow you to reboot so to speak. Worth trying four or five of them over a period of a week to see the effect. Papaya is a calmer, a cleanser, a digestive aid and on and on. Just google "Papaya benefits" and read about this most fantastic food.

I sleep better when taking some papaya daily."

03/25/2014: Mary from Boston, Usa: "I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days."

03/25/2014: Mary from Boston, Usa: "I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days."

03/25/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Nativender;

Re; sleep disorder after surgery

Just a suggestion after seeing some issues that enzymes helped me with lately...

I am an advocate of papaya. Even the seeds are edible. The enzymes and other nutrients of papaya are just remarkable. It was called by the Islanders "Food of the Angles" because of its many benefits.

The papaya I even mix with real Greek yogurt and the two seem to give me increased digestive ability...even overcoming lactic problems which would normally stop me from eating too much yogurt.

The papaya will act as a cleanse to your system if you eat first thing in the morning. You can get them year round...two types; the very large are good and the ones the size of a large pear. I eat some of the seeds with the fruit considering the two together as a whole food. The seeds are peppery so most folks can only tolerate a few; I have become accustomed to the taste and can take two or three spoonful's at a time WITH the fruit.

The combo could help cleanse the system and allow you to reboot so to speak. Worth trying four or five of them over a period of a week to see the effect. Papaya is a calmer, a cleanser, a digestive aid and on and on. Just google "Papaya benefits" and read about this most fantastic food.

I sleep better when taking some papaya daily."

03/25/2014: Mary from Boston, Usa: "I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days."

03/25/2014: Mary from Boston, Usa: "I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days."

05/12/2010: Sheblessed from Indianapolis, Indiana: "Hello

I have just been diagnosed with trigger finger on my left thumb. Ironically, it started with me getting a rose bud thorn in my thum, which I though I got all out. This happened in March 2010. It is May 2010, and I am my thumb is still hurting. I am trying everything I can not to have surgery. Right now I have a rubber ball I am squeezing. I might try the ginger tea. I appreciate any advice anyone has. I don't like surgery. Thanks"

[YEA]  05/18/2011: Nancy from Mc Kenzie Bridge, Or: "I agree with Gayle's bandaid method. I wore a splint on my finger for a long time to keep it from bending and it has cured my trigger finger in the past. When I have not been able to wear it though because it got in the way, I noticed a significant increase in the swelling and pain when my finger was able to bend. Gayle's idea of a bandaid is much better than a splint because it is a lot less cumbersome and can virtually be worn at all times."

[YEA]  09/08/2011: Katie from San Clemente, California: "I have been doing this for about 1 week and my finger feel much better. I have been using 2 inch blue tape and only change it a few times a day due to water."

02/04/2012: Lisa from New York, New York Usa: "Yes I use tape and it was getting better now its hurting again I am trying b-6, red river clay, arnica, traumeel, mend-me-shop home ultrasound, was feeling better but I had vitamin c, chocolate and caffeine today and now it hurts again. I am trying alkalyzing drops and I must lower the acid.

Just purchased the book Balancing Body Chemistry about over acid how this creates all disease. Great book. Thing is vit c is very important. I take Ester c where am I going to get that from now if not from this? Also I love dark chocolate. Green tea keeps me up at night even if I have it in morning.. Looks like acid foods cause the flare up. I bicycle a lot and grip the handle bar. Hate trigger thumb but refuse to go for the cortisone shot. It has helped people in one shot but I am afraid to weaken the tendons there. Also taking type 1 collagen, msm thought I bought it the other day for good but here it is again.

I like the hot water idea, the tape, the vitamin b6, garlic capsules and natural antiinfalammotory. When is this going to end? if it is diet related, looks like I am giving up so many foods nothing left to eat of things that I love that are also good for you such as some dk choco, caffeine is also beneficial in some levels, tomoto sauce is lycopene have to give all this up? What fun is there in eating now?? As it is I have given up most offending fattening foods but love certain things. Need to be food nun? once and for all what the heck is this trigger thumb and lets be rid of it!! I think I will try the acupuncture."

03/24/2014: Lisa from New York Ny: "Well here we go again. I found my 2012 post about trigger of the thumb I did finally go for the cortisone shot and it worked like a dream no new problems except now it is in the third finger from too much mouse and tool gripping (floral design) lots of pain more afraid of a shot there..trying the tape method.. dehydration probably causes all of these problems.. I am trying B-6, taping with blue tape splint at night, more water. I am grateful for all the posts here because each one is helpful thank you Earth Clinic anything to avoid surgery and shots but the cortisone shot at the base of the thumb really did the trick.. this is so common and painful my diet is even better than ever but something caused this..wonder if it's too much calcium? By the way the very best magnesium imo is Derma-Mag a topical liquid form that is absorbed thru the skin Highly recommended..These fish oils have vitamin E (soybean oil) as a preservative and very very allergic and dont want hormone disrupters which soy is"

03/25/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hi Lisa,

Re the finger pain,

Have you tried DMSO? I've had two episodes with cyst formation in joint area at base of hand and finger and I diluted DMSO fifty-fifty with purified water (May have used colloidal silver)...and wrapped with white paper towel. Left as a poultice for thirty minutes. Cyst (or whatever it was disappeared). Also have used DMSO (capful) many times over twenty years if hands begin to get "tight" and a bit hard to grip. Works every time. I do this capful on fingers and joints once every three or four months now just as precaution."

03/25/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Nativender;

Re; sleep disorder after surgery

Just a suggestion after seeing some issues that enzymes helped me with lately...

I am an advocate of papaya. Even the seeds are edible. The enzymes and other nutrients of papaya are just remarkable. It was called by the Islanders "Food of the Angles" because of its many benefits.

The papaya I even mix with real Greek yogurt and the two seem to give me increased digestive ability...even overcoming lactic problems which would normally stop me from eating too much yogurt.

The papaya will act as a cleanse to your system if you eat first thing in the morning. You can get them year round...two types; the very large are good and the ones the size of a large pear. I eat some of the seeds with the fruit considering the two together as a whole food. The seeds are peppery so most folks can only tolerate a few; I have become accustomed to the taste and can take two or three spoonful's at a time WITH the fruit.

The combo could help cleanse the system and allow you to reboot so to speak. Worth trying four or five of them over a period of a week to see the effect. Papaya is a calmer, a cleanser, a digestive aid and on and on. Just google "Papaya benefits" and read about this most fantastic food.

I sleep better when taking some papaya daily."

03/25/2014: Mary from Boston, Usa: "I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days."

03/25/2014: Mary from Boston, Usa: "I think it is related to the anesthesia used for your procedure. Are you taking magnesium? If not, try that. I would also try to workouts that make you sweat or an infrared sauna to eliminate the toxins. Distilled water might help too for a few days."

[YEA]  03/25/2014: Kislany from Europe: "Just to comment on the garlic taste. I love raw garlic, however due to hubby's job, he can't eat garlic at all as he can be called at work any time. So I avoided as much as possible eating garlic as I know how bad it can be for someone who doesn't eat garlic to be near someone who does.

Today I had an idea to add a clove of garlic to my regular juice, which usually contains carrots, celery, ginger and parsley leaves among others. Much to my surprise, there was no garlic taste, no garlic breath or smell at all. Hubby didn't feel it (and I even kissed him 'for test' purposes). Finally now I can consume garlic every day. It's wonderful for so many things, I never want to be away from at least one clove..or two or three of garlic a day."

03/25/2014: Mikr62 from Denver: "Bee: Hops extract has many favorable reviews on amazon for sleep. Xanthohumol, a close cousin of resveratrol, is an aromatization inhibitor that prevents good hormones from becoming bad hormones, a possible cause of insomnia."

03/25/2014: Bee from New York: "Mike from Denver..thank you but I was also wondering if the Mudra has worked for anyone or has anyone tried it and has seen any difference in their health.."

03/27/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Bee: I walk 6 hours a day. I have to do yoga stretching or I get as tight as a kite. Yoga stretching does not cure biological problems. You can try a remedy more potent than the best super foods and more potent than the best super herbs. The super weed. For 500 million years all animals have an internal communication system that marshals all the forces of the various systems to maintain homeostasis. Poor nutrition, toxins, and diseases can disrupt this communication system. The super weed restores communication. Search 1500mg cbd oil. Take 1 cap every 10 days. Taking more is not more beneficial."

03/27/2014: Karen from New York, Ny: "Hi Bee, have you tried taking powdered magnesium in water before trying these exercises at night? I find a deep feeling of relaxation kicks in 20 minutes after drinking magnesium. That might help! The mudras practice looks interesting. Let us know how that goes."

03/27/2014: Bee from New York: "Mike. You walk 6 hours a day... how is that possible? LOL

I do walk when I can and will ramp it up a bit .. thanks

yes I will def. look into cod liver oil in which I wanted to use but it was rather pricey..but will get some... So you only take a capful a week? that is it??

My diet is pretty good and clean so no problems there..

thank You"

03/27/2014: Bee from New York: "HI Karen,

I use the magnesium oil on my skin everyday.. Mostly rub it on at night..Do I need more oil or is the drink more effective..?? I am weaning off some awful medication thus the insomnia.. Check utube for Mudras... Thank You for the reply"

03/27/2014: Karen from New York, Ny: "Hi Bee, I have also tried magnesium chloride oil and find that the powder works better on my brain and in relaxing me. If I don't take it at night, I don't sleep as well or feel as rested! I will check out the mudra videos on YouTube, thanks."

[YEA]  09/06/2010: Nancy from La Honda, California: "I have had an inguinal hernia for about 6 years, not a big deal since I could gently push it back in. A month ago I woke up with it being larger, roughly half of a chicken egg, it was giving me strange pains and wouldn't go back in. As usual all the West could offer was surgery, but after a lot of net research I found three non-surgical alternatives, two of which worked miraculously for me. There are a number of websites offering yoga postures for a hernia. A very simple one that I began doing a few times a day was laying on my back with my legs up, heels on the wall (Viparitakarini). This is intuitive because it relaxes and draws your belly in, towards your back. Do your research because not all yoga is good for a hernia! I found two TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) herbal formulas for hernia, one of which I began taking. Towards the end of the second bottle the hernia began receding, and has retreated now to where I can't even tell it was ever there, which is lower than it has been in 6 years. They say the herbs strengthen the abdomen and placement of organs, and I must say my belly feels flatter, tighter, and better than it has in a long time. My acupuncturist said they can treat a hernia with moxibustion, though I have improved to where I won't need to try this. She also said that hernia is a 'cold' symptom, which makes sense because this has been a very cold foggy summer and I just couldn't seem to get warm. I began taking epsom salt baths a few weeks ago which helped warm me up. I don't know if they contributed to the improvement of the hernia. Good luck!"

12/02/2010: Patti from Hallandale, Florida: "Hawthorn for hernia, My husband had a hernia the size of a grape fruit. We tried different things. Ice works well to shrink it. But the hawthorn remedie has worked wonders. Wonderful remedie, oh yes the yoga exercise in the last post works great too."

07/28/2011: Paula from Rockford, Il Usa: "I need to know about where to get the Hawthorn remedy for hernias and how much do you take a day and how many miligrams. I have a hernia the size of a grapefruit just like Patti's husband had who was from Hallandale Florida. She was on the thread here and descirbed her husbands hernia condition and said hawthorn works wonders."

09/05/2012: Joanne from Covington, La.: "Traditional Chinese Medicine for Hernias

Hi, In a previous post, [YEA] 09/06/2010: Nancy from La Honda, California, mentioned two TCM remedies for a hernia but failed to mention the names. Would you happen to know the name of the two remedies.

I would greatly appreciate the information.

Thank you so much."

08/28/2013: Whay from Singapore: "Additional information: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan can nourish the spleen and promote Qi due to the Qi deficiency. The central Qi provides the vital energy of the body including the internal organs and physical activities. When Qi is weak, the organs like stomach, uterus, and rectum fail to support themselves and thus droop; the body loses the physical strength and shows fatigue, tiredness, weakness, laziness of speech."

01/05/2014: Caroline from France: "I had symptoms very similar to those described above by Nancy from La Honda. For about a year I'd had an inguinal hernia that was small and not particularly bothersome, but about six weeks ago it suddenly became distended - about the size of an egg - and tender, and I couldn't push it back in anymore.

I went to a doctor who told me that, if the pain became intolerable, I'd have to consider surgery, but that I could try acupuncture first. I wasn't able to make an appointment with an acupuncturist for over a month but the doctor's suggestion encouraged me to look for other alternative treatments.

So I did a lot of research online, came across this page and ordered some Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan. While waiting for it to arrive I did the yoga pose that Nancy mentions at least once daily for 15 minutes, often twice.

Within two weeks the hernia had all but disappeared - not just become soft again but actually retreated spontaneously. It's been like that for about a month now. It's a little hard for me to believe after reading over and over that the only real cure is surgery, but that's how it is. I never even tried the Chinese herbal remedy (though I'll keep it on hand for just in case).

I highly recommend the yoga posture and hope it will keep others from having unnecessary surgery."

[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  03/25/2014: Rob from Los Angeles, California: "Hi there, just wondered how are your hernias nowadays. 2 months ago I started to do yoga hernia postures + taking Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan - so far no visible progress. I was told by my doctor that I need to warm up my body (insides) because that is causing the hernia - so need to get at least 3 warm dishes/day."

05/12/2010: Sheblessed from Indianapolis, Indiana: "Hello

I have just been diagnosed with trigger finger on my left thumb. Ironically, it started with me getting a rose bud thorn in my thum, which I though I got all out. This happened in March 2010. It is May 2010, and I am my thumb is still hurting. I am trying everything I can not to have surgery. Right now I have a rubber ball I am squeezing. I might try the ginger tea. I appreciate any advice anyone has. I don't like surgery. Thanks"

[YEA]  05/18/2011: Nancy from Mc Kenzie Bridge, Or: "I agree with Gayle's bandaid method. I wore a splint on my finger for a long time to keep it from bending and it has cured my trigger finger in the past. When I have not been able to wear it though because it got in the way, I noticed a significant increase in the swelling and pain when my finger was able to bend. Gayle's idea of a bandaid is much better than a splint because it is a lot less cumbersome and can virtually be worn at all times."

[YEA]  09/08/2011: Katie from San Clemente, California: "I have been doing this for about 1 week and my finger feel much better. I have been using 2 inch blue tape and only change it a few times a day due to water."

02/04/2012: Lisa from New York, New York Usa: "Yes I use tape and it was getting better now its hurting again I am trying b-6, red river clay, arnica, traumeel, mend-me-shop home ultrasound, was feeling better but I had vitamin c, chocolate and caffeine today and now it hurts again. I am trying alkalyzing drops and I must lower the acid.

Just purchased the book Balancing Body Chemistry about over acid how this creates all disease. Great book. Thing is vit c is very important. I take Ester c where am I going to get that from now if not from this? Also I love dark chocolate. Green tea keeps me up at night even if I have it in morning.. Looks like acid foods cause the flare up. I bicycle a lot and grip the handle bar. Hate trigger thumb but refuse to go for the cortisone shot. It has helped people in one shot but I am afraid to weaken the tendons there. Also taking type 1 collagen, msm thought I bought it the other day for good but here it is again.

I like the hot water idea, the tape, the vitamin b6, garlic capsules and natural antiinfalammotory. When is this going to end? if it is diet related, looks like I am giving up so many foods nothing left to eat of things that I love that are also good for you such as some dk choco, caffeine is also beneficial in some levels, tomoto sauce is lycopene have to give all this up? What fun is there in eating now?? As it is I have given up most offending fattening foods but love certain things. Need to be food nun? once and for all what the heck is this trigger thumb and lets be rid of it!! I think I will try the acupuncture."

03/24/2014: Lisa from New York Ny: "Well here we go again. I found my 2012 post about trigger of the thumb I did finally go for the cortisone shot and it worked like a dream no new problems except now it is in the third finger from too much mouse and tool gripping (floral design) lots of pain more afraid of a shot there..trying the tape method.. dehydration probably causes all of these problems.. I am trying B-6, taping with blue tape splint at night, more water. I am grateful for all the posts here because each one is helpful thank you Earth Clinic anything to avoid surgery and shots but the cortisone shot at the base of the thumb really did the trick.. this is so common and painful my diet is even better than ever but something caused this..wonder if it's too much calcium? By the way the very best magnesium imo is Derma-Mag a topical liquid form that is absorbed thru the skin Highly recommended..These fish oils have vitamin E (soybean oil) as a preservative and very very allergic and dont want hormone disrupters which soy is"

03/25/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hi Lisa,

Re the finger pain,

Have you tried DMSO? I've had two episodes with cyst formation in joint area at base of hand and finger and I diluted DMSO fifty-fifty with purified water (May have used colloidal silver)...and wrapped with white paper towel. Left as a poultice for thirty minutes. Cyst (or whatever it was disappeared). Also have used DMSO (capful) many times over twenty years if hands begin to get "tight" and a bit hard to grip. Works every time. I do this capful on fingers and joints once every three or four months now just as precaution."

12/05/2011: Rebeca from Des Moines Ia, Usa: "Could it be that you are allergic to oats? You might want to read a free book.... The Pulse Test by Dr Arthur F. Coca Somebody posted it here and it has been a help to my son who was told by his doctor that he is allergic to something.

I hope this is a help to you and you find health."

[YEA]  03/24/2014: Amy from Illinois: "Hello fellow arrhythmia sufferers!

So happy to have found this website. I have read all the posts of natural remedies and cannot wait to try. I have pac's or ectopic beats everyday and night now. Have been to EP doctor and have had 2 ablations. 1st one did cure the tacchycardia but irregular beats persist. I will try acv with soda, mag, cayenne, molasses, and even giving up the yogurt and oats. I refuse heart meds and truly believe in the gi connection and a vitamin deficiency. God bless all of us to find the cure! Amy"

03/25/2014: Ellen from Nh Usa: "Have you been checked for Lyme disease? That was the culprit for mine. Find a good LD doc and things will get better. Ellen"

06/10/2013: Caitlin from Austin, Tx: "My keloid scar began disappearing when I began ingesting ACV and using coconut oil directly on it. It is so flat now and so much less noticeable that I am astounded. But, I ask myself the question, which one was it? The ACV taken daily or cleaning & moisturizing my skin with the VCO? Perhaps a combination of both! The VCO has really gotten my facial scars better and ACV has brightened my face up."

03/24/2014: Nina from England: "Hi, I understand exactly where you are coming from - I am also tired of keloids! I learned to get on with it though! I really hope I am not too late, but having my keloid shaved was the worst decision of my life. It grew back bigger and more aggressive (I currently have a bag of ice cubes on my chest to prevent the itchiness when it gets warm) I wish id left it alone! With research you'll get to understand your keloid and I think diet is the best option in helping it heal from the inside out, sounds ridiculous I know but I have noticed when my hormones change (increase in estrogen) and when I'm not eating particularly well, it tends to feel more sore look more red and feel uncomfortable and itch and when it itches I know it's growing! Cool compress seems to help me ease the pain and keeping my skin hydrated! I hope this has helped x"

03/24/2014: Khan from Phoenix, Arizona: "Sir did you eat bitter melon raw or cooked?"

09/19/2010: Gavin from Manganui, Northland, New Zealand: "The aids virus, is dependent on a stable environment. It dies quickly outside the body. The moment the ph of the body reaches this critical point. Its environment is compromised.... It can do nothing else but die. So keep raising the PH till its stuffed?... Drop the body temp till its stuffed?... Or raise the body temp. till its stuffed. ?Another one comes to mind raise the alchohol to the max... I'm picking the ppm. Alchohol, the body can stand is more than the virus."

03/24/2014: Missy from Chicago, Il: "Viruses cannot live in an alkaline environment and they thrive in an acidic environment. When you raise your ph level to a certain alkaline state, it will kill the virus. You have to research it though because if you get your body too alkaline, it can be dangerous.

You can alkalize the body by using baking soda and molasses, or something called Cesium (which I haven't tried or researched). The baking soda and molasses, remedy, however is something I am familiar with. You should start by mixing 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and equal part molasses (or honey) in a cup of water (heated or not, just make sure the baking soda is dissolved completely, stir well). Drink this 3 times a day. Drink it no sooner than one hour before or after eating. You will gradually increase, after a couple days to 1/2 teaspoon, then to 3/4 and finally to 1 teaspoon of molasses and baking soda in a cup of water. Continue to drink it 3 times a day.

Use ph tests to keep track of what your ph level is.

Viruses (and cancer) feed off sugar (molasses and honey). The molasses works as a carrier for the baking soda (sort of a trojan horse effect, sneaking the baking soda in). When the virus goes to feed off the sugary carrier it is also, unknowingly, feeding off the baking soda, which oxygenates as well as alkalizes. Read about this method and protocol at phkillscancer.com"

03/24/2014: Tony from Tn, Usa: "Hello Bee from New York:

You're probably referring to the cyanide content when ingesting the wrong or too much B17 content.

You need to get the bitter/raw apricot kernels. I personally use the Apricot Power brand myself. I'm only using them as maintenance & NOT as a cancer treatment.

The general rule is 1 apricot kernel per 10 pounds of body weight. For instance, I weigh 160 pounds so I take 16 kernels per day. If treating cancer, the dosage is much higher. As much as 30-35+ kernels daily for cancer sufferers.

You can also mix/add taking apricot kernel extract in capsule/tablet form as well. Doing it this way would of course decrease the amount of kernels needed daily. Some say the apricot kernels taken alone cures cancer. Others say it takes a more aggressive approach with other support nutrients/supplements like Vit C and B15(Pangamic Acid), AHCC(mushroom extract), etc. The Apricot Power brand kernels I take are very bitter. They're supposed to be that way though. This shows the laetrile content is there.

I compare the taste to Novacane used for numbing in the dental industry. I always chew mine up really well and hold under the tongue for a minute or two before swallowing. Here's a link with further details: http://www.worldwithoutcancer.org.uk/therapy-compontents/"

07/31/2013: Disco from Antigua And Barbuda: "Wow! You have really motivated me after suffering from fibroids and having a terrible time with them. Will definitely try."

09/18/2013: Amanda from Graz: "Am happy to hear this at least I have more hope."

02/18/2014: Cyndee from London, England: "Since 2008 I was suffering with heavy periods and in 2009 I went to accident and emrgency with flodding. I thought I was having a miscarriage but they said I had an infection and gave me antibiotics and was told to go and see my GP. I went to see him a a month later when my period started as it was heavier than when I went to the hospital. Well anyway he told me that at my age, 41, it was very normal to have heavy periods and did not listen to me that something was not right. Flash forward November 2013, I went to see a lady GP at the same surgery and she told me to go straight away and get a blood test done and gave me tranexamic tablets and made a referral to get a scan done.

At this point I was suffering with dizzyness, palpitations, a fuzzy head, whooshing in my ears sounding like a heartbeat, feeling faint, hot br eathless walking up stairs and long distances, diffuculty concentrating, hard to focus, fellings like my nose wanted to bleed, pain in hip and shoulder when layng down, feeling extremely cold, feeling extremely hot after walking up a flight of stairs, swollen ankles, heavy periods with flooding and enormous clots, cracks occasionally at the corners of my mouth, gurgling noises in my stomach even when I was not hungry, something feeling hard in my stomach, fatty deposits under my yes, occasionally extremely scaly skin on hands, and swollen ankles and I looked pregnant.

The following day after the blood test, Saturday morning, I received a call from the hospital telling me to go to accident and emergency straight away. My hb was 6.9 and they hooked me up straight away to give me a blood transfusion. I was given iron tablets and told if I felt dizzy or had any symptoms as before I had to go back. Now, early Monday morning my lady GP phoned me and told me to go and see her. She explained that I was severly anaemic and she prescribed me ferrous fumurate 210mg.

When I had the scan the lady doing it had to call in her colleague for a second opinion. She informed me I had 3 fibroids and that 1 of them was 12cm long. I went back to see my GP and she reiterated that I had fibroids and what looked like an ovarian cyst. She scheduled for me to see a gynacologist. At the appointment with her she informed me I would need a mymeoctomy ( sorry for the spelling) and that it was not guaranteed that I would not end up having a hysteractomy. Oh and she was going to remove an ovary. I left thee feeling numb and cried for a few days.

I decided I was going to take my health into my own hands and did many weeks of research. To cut a long story short I was addicted to sweets and I gave them up and anything that had an estrogenic effect on my body. So that meant organic meat and chicken but no pork, organic vegetables and fruits, no soda, herbal and green teas minus the 4 teaspoons of sugar I would add lol.I cut out fast food and eating out at restaurants and was now cooking at home. I also cut out anything white eg white bread, flour etc and had whole foods instead.

In the morning I would take Dim with cod liver oil, followed by a green smoothie with fruit with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar added and I would also take vitex. I would have the same for lunch but have different leafy greens and fruit in my smoothy for lunch. At dinner time I would have a home cooked meal and in the evening I may have a slice of spelt bread with oganic or wholefood peanut butter. I also included into the raw food diet into my regime and this hepled enormously with being able to eat cakes and biscuits made out of medjool dates and nuts and seeds. Believe me they do not taste as bad it sounds. They are scrumptious.

Now it is January and I have had my first period. I hardly noticed it unless I wiped. My stomach has shrank dramatically and the hardness in my stomach has gone. I must also add that I have a epsom salts bath 3-4 times a week followed by castor oil packs that I leave on overnight followed by a special massage when I take the castor oil pack off in the morning. I no longer look pregnant, have more energy than I can deal with lol, I look younger and so much more refreshed.

I say all this to say do your research, don't just listen to your doctors when they try to push surgery onto you and the mad thing is that after all of this surgery the fibroids have a good chance of coming back. Take control of your own lives and think positive.

Much love to the many womenon your fibroid and cyst journey.

Ps I have tried to condense my story but there is so much I would like to say to help other women. So sorry of you felt you were reading an essay (hugs to you all)"

03/24/2014: Metwins from Nigeria: "Thanks so much, for this info, will try and see if I could get the Acv and molasses here in Nigeria, was diagnoise few days ago with multiple fibroids, enlarged uterus, and fluid in the pod, dc said the fibroid is nothing to worry about since I already ve 3 girls n gave me zithromacin for the fluid. But I ve been worry sick cos me stomach looks 5months pregnant, I just need hp urgently cos ve been exercising after giving birth in Dec 2013 for my. Stomach to flat only to be diagnose of fibroid, though, no symptoms at all, just hate my body shape. Really wish this works"

03/24/2014: Thealth from Los Angeles, Ca: "Hi Bill,

Thanks for your wonderful reply.

My daugther is 7 years old.

Should I give the below things you mentioned

Chanca Piedra -- 1000 mgs twice a day at mealtimes.
Milk Thistle -- 1000 mgs twice a day at mealtimes
Alpha Lipoic Acid -- 300 mgs twice a day at mealtimes
Selenium -- 100 micrograms twice a day at mealtimes.
Vitamin C -- As Ascorbate, 1000 mgs twice a day at mealtimes.

Magnesium -- 250 mgs twice a day taken as magnesium citrate or magnesium gluconate. Taken outside mealtimes

Thanks."

02/13/2013: Helpyourself from Houston, Texas: "First thing to do is go to , yet, another clinic. If this one says negative on your tests then perhaps your regular doctor is inept or worse. I would surely report the doctor with evidence at hand. I reported a dentist who said I had 15 cavities - this was 30 years ago. I had NONE. These kinds of people need to be reported. Good luck!"

03/24/2014: Unknown from Canada: "Wow I am experiencing the exactly same thing same story same scenario except they had told me I had Bacterial Vaginosis and chlamydia the first time I got tested again all the other std's are gone and now they said its trich and they wanna prescribe the same thing they already prescribed me for the bv like wtf! They just gave me that don't they understand it doesn't work!"

12/05/2011: Rebeca from Des Moines Ia, Usa: "Could it be that you are allergic to oats? You might want to read a free book.... The Pulse Test by Dr Arthur F. Coca Somebody posted it here and it has been a help to my son who was told by his doctor that he is allergic to something.

I hope this is a help to you and you find health."

[YEA]  03/24/2014: Amy from Illinois: "Hello fellow arrhythmia sufferers!

So happy to have found this website. I have read all the posts of natural remedies and cannot wait to try. I have pac's or ectopic beats everyday and night now. Have been to EP doctor and have had 2 ablations. 1st one did cure the tacchycardia but irregular beats persist. I will try acv with soda, mag, cayenne, molasses, and even giving up the yogurt and oats. I refuse heart meds and truly believe in the gi connection and a vitamin deficiency. God bless all of us to find the cure! Amy"

03/25/2014: Ellen from Nh Usa: "Have you been checked for Lyme disease? That was the culprit for mine. Find a good LD doc and things will get better. Ellen"

03/24/2014: Carol from Braintree, Ma: "The oil I bought was in a jar and is solid, will that work as well?"

03/25/2014: Liz from Boston, Massachusetts: "It's supposed to be solid, so the answer to your question is yes. It will liquefy once it is in your 98.6 degree mouth. :) The entire jar will become liquid when the weather is warmer."

[YEA]  03/24/2014: Ruth from New Hampshire, Usa: "Hi- I have been using Rosemary Essential Oil in my mascara and it has helped lengthen my eyelashes as well as keeping the mascara free of germs! I also have added it to shampoo and found that I am losing less hair than I had been-

Also, slightly unrelated-I fill a spray-bottle with mostly water and a few drops of Rosemary EO and use that to spray down my luggage when in hotels- just in case- because I read that it repels bed bugs!"

03/11/2014: Kt from Usa: "Is he getting enough protein? My husband had the same problem and I had read that stools will sink if eating enough protein.

What is his age? Another problem could be he has parasites robbing him of nutrients he needs. If so, he needs to make his body uninhabitable for them by eating more yellow onions, garlic, or adding ground cloves and/or ginger to his food. (Sprinkle as salt and pepper) I had to reduce the amount of ginger at dinner because it seems to make us too hot at night.

Drinking ACV with the mother after meals and/or throughout the day can help. Two TBSP in 16 oz. of water. Drink about six or eight gulps at a time. These are things I am doing. Hope this helps."

03/15/2014: Dallas from Amesbury, Ma: "Floating stools can have more than one cause. I know two. Celiac sprue, in which the body cannot digest the gluten in wheat and many grains, can cause floating, foamy, greasy, foul-smelling stool. The remedy is a gluten-free diet. Another cause for floating stool which doesn't involve the foaminess etc. is if a person has had their gallbladder removed. The gallbladder stores bile which digests fat. When you eat fat, the gallbladder constricts, ejecting the bile into the bowel to digest the fat. When the gallbladder is gone, the bile cannot be stored and just slowly drips constantly into the bowel - with never enough to digest the fat, so the fat goes, undigested, into the colon to be eliminated. Fat is lighter than water, so any stool with undigested fat in it will float. Solution? Perhaps digestive enzymes for fat (lipase, I think)."

03/24/2014: Baldev from Mumbai, India: "Hi Kim,

Please read the article, it will give a good information about different kind of stools.

The Bristol Poop Chart Which of the 7 Types of Bowel Movements Are You?

When doctors in the Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital in Bristol, England found that patients were reluctant to talk about the shape and nature of their stools, they devised a handy chart called the Bristol Stool Form Scale. This self- diagnostic chart, which helps patients discuss their bowel habits without becoming embarrassed, is now being used all over the world as a measuring tool to bowel and digestive health.

http://www.thealternativedaily.com/the-bristol-poop-chart-which-of-the-7-types-of-bowel-movements-are-you/

Good Luck

Baldev"

03/24/2014: Blesyn from Lagos, Nigeria: "Hi, I just need to know, how much of fennel seeds should I take to help fight the glaucoma? I usually put it in a cup of hot water, drink the water after a while and chew the seeds. Are there specific ways/times to take these for maximum effect?

Thanks!"

[YEA]  03/24/2014: Man from Sojouring America: "My objective here is to gather some sites that I have found on the issue of finger nail problems.

http://www.handresearch.com/finger-nails/nail-tutor-start.htm

www.aafp.org/afp/20010315/1113.html

I found that in the last paragraph it states that Acetic acid soaks (white vinegar?) were helpful."

[YEA]  08/17/2012: Jennifer from Arlington, Tx: "I went to 3 different doctors or 4 occasions for chalazions. This happened over a 2 month time span. I never had one before. I had the first one lanced, then a week later, I got another one in my other eye. I kept a warm compress on it as I had done before, as well as using an eye wash and eyelid wash pads. The second one went away, then I got another one in the other eye again. I spend hundreds of dollars to see specialist and purchase prescription medication. Nothing worked until I added the apple cider vinegar to my daily regimen. I was disappointed that I spent so much money going to the doctor, when all it took was apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball. I'm just grateful it worked and I haven't had an issue since then."

11/30/2012: Help from A-town, Pa: "Exactly what kind of ACV did you use... Im 16 and im like crying everyday because I have one on my upper right eyelid... I hate it I had it for probably 3-4 months... :C help"

[YEA]  03/14/2013: Sammy from Kuwait: "Hi everyone, I was fed up from getting continuous chalazions not until I took your regimen and tried it. I must say that I have spent around 1500 dollars removing them surjically. But I tried the vinegar part and oh my God it is disappeariing day by day.

However, I soak an ear pad the one you clean your ear with and apply it directly to the chalazion. It stings for a while but after that it sort of pulls the pus in the chalazion and allows it to float on top of it forming a head. From here the chalazion oozes and become smaller and smaller each day. I apply Garlic Vinigar on it not apple cider. Anyhow I think any form of vinigar will work.

Thanks so much for this as my chalazion is disappearing thanks to you ;)

Sammy from Kuwait"

03/09/2014: Haley from Florida: "I have a large chalazion under my lower eyelid. People are suggesting putting apple cider vinegar. Do I put it directly on the Chalazion or just on my under my eye? Please respond I do not know what to do."

03/10/2014: Jennifer from Arlington, Tx: "Sorry, I hadn't checked back. The chalazion went away within days. I could notice a difference within 2 days. I haven't had one since 2012 when I posted my first response. The doctors told me my chalazion wasn't that bad, but one of my eyes looked swollen and I did not like walking around with one of my eyes lower than the other. Like I said before, I went to 3 doctors, 4 doctors visits, 4 prescriptions and even had my chalazion lanced and the only thing that worked was the apple cider vinegar. First, I used an eye wash. You can buy this at the drug store. It comes with an eye cup. You fill the eye cup to the line and bend your head down so that the cup is on your eye. Raise your head back holding the eye cup and roll your eye around in the wash for a few seconds. After that I used OcuSoft lid scrub. The ophthalmologist I saw gave me samples of these and I really like them. They are good for fast eye make-up removal as well. The pads come in a box individually wrapped and they are textured and pre-moistened. They cost about $10 for a box of 30. You just scrub the eye for a few seconds and rinse. This is also good for people with irritated or itchy eyes. After that, I put a small amount of ACV on the cotton ball and just swiped my eyelid. I did this routine in the morning and at night. I even continued doing it after the chalazion went away because I was scared it would come back, but no issues. There was no trace of my chalazion within a week and I noticed the difference within 2 days. Save yourself some money. Warm compresses were a waste of time for me. It didn't work. I used the compresses and I tried tea bags and heating up a gel eye mask and this just didn't work for me."

[SIDE EFFECTS]  03/24/2014: John from New York: "Hi all, after reading so many stories with positive results of having used the apple cider vinegar, I decided to give it a try myself. Perhaps I'm exaggerating with the quantity of ACV I put on the cotton ball, but I notice the skin of my eyelid having a darker color, almost as if it's being "burned" or irritated by the vinegar. Was this normal for some of you as well? Also, would you recommend putting the ACV directly on the chalazion (i.e. on the underside of the eyelid where the chalazion actually is)? Thanks for any help you can offer, I love this forum!"

03/24/2014: Bighypno from Md, Dc, Va: "Just wanted to add before I went to the doctor I did heavy doses of Apple Cider Vinegar. I then did Centex. I also did 3 diff types of Cranberry extracts. Vitamin C high doses and GSE tablets. None of them did much if anything to slow the infection."

03/24/2014: Kathleen from San Antonio, Texas: "First thing I would do is get off the Cipro. It can cause some very nasty side effects. Some of them permanent. I know two people, one partially disabled from it, who had severe reactions. I would only take it if I had something that wouldn't respond to any other antibiotic. I personally would use clay and colloidal silver topically You can use the silver for all or part of your liquid to hydrate the clay. I would also take traumeel (homeopathic, either drops or tablets) to promote faster healing, especially if you tend to heal slowly."

03/23/2014: Freda from British Columbia, Canada: "Did you use dilute the peroxide to 3 % hydrogen peroxide? How long did you take the peroxide for before noticing the results? Did you have severe COPD?"

03/23/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Kathy from Scotland;

About the depression issue...

You mention the depression has overtaken you in the past year and that you take Metformin for diabetes.

Side effects for Metformin list depression as one side effect.

Go back to you doctor and get a change in prescription.

Better, look at Earth Clinic's "Ailments" under diabetes and get an alternative cure to your diabetes...one that has no side effects.

Your problem is CHEMICALLY induced. Have hope...there really is a solution."

03/23/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Kathy from Scotland,

Re Diabetes...by the way, in addition to my previous post.... I just suggested for another poster a wonderful nutrient for their condition and that SAME nutrient, called by some "Cell Integrity Factor" is fantastic for diabetes. Do a google search for "Nutrition Review Calcium AEP" a true miracle nutrient.

You can get it on line. That article discusses a dozen conditions that AEP can turn around and diabetes is one of them.

If me, I'd take four AM and four PM."

03/23/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Kathy from Scotland;

About the depression issue...

You mention the depression has overtaken you in the past year and that you take Metformin for diabetes.

Side effects for Metformin list depression as one side effect.

Go back to you doctor and get a change in prescription.

Better, look at Earth Clinic's "Ailments" under diabetes and get an alternative cure to your diabetes...one that has no side effects.

Your problem is CHEMICALLY induced. Have hope...there really is a solution."

03/23/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Kathy from Scotland,

Re Diabetes...by the way, in addition to my previous post.... I just suggested for another poster a wonderful nutrient for their condition and that SAME nutrient, called by some "Cell Integrity Factor" is fantastic for diabetes. Do a google search for "Nutrition Review Calcium AEP" a true miracle nutrient.

You can get it on line. That article discusses a dozen conditions that AEP can turn around and diabetes is one of them.

If me, I'd take four AM and four PM."

03/23/2014: Mt from Ottawa, Ontario: "Look for GAPS diet on you tube (Natasha Campbell). Your friend needs to improve his immune system. He needs a liver detox -look into Dandelion root tea. Apply either smashed garlic, Manuka honey, charcoal or Propolis on the boils."

03/23/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Larry T Jackson,

Re the neuropathy problem...

I've been a big advocate for the "nutrient" and vitamin like substance called AEP... known as Calcium AEP, but do not be confused....this AEP is not another form of calcium. The nutrient is the AEP.

Just fantastic for neuropathy. I'd take four in the morning and four at night.

There is a good web site...google "nutrition review calcium AEP" and you will see how many problems AEP can help with. LOTS of history to AEP.

Just this morning I'd overdone the sugary pastry (Sunday addiction) and my feet started hurting. Four AEP later... aching gone."