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2 days agoRe: Melatonin Gel
2 days agoHi Alan,
Melatonin does not scavenge or chelate titanium, which may be the metal used in your ankle. Melatonin does however offer anti inflammatory effects that may apply against inflammation caused by titanium as discussed here :
Here are two very relevant quotes from the link :
' In this study, we examined the potential inhibitory effects of melatonin on titanium particle-induced inflammatory osteolysis (the destruction of bone tissue through bone resorption) in a murine calvarial model and on RANKL-induced osteoclastic formation in bone marrow-derived macrophages. We found that the exogenous administration of melatonin significantly inhibited wear debris-induced bone resorption and the expression of inflammatory cytokines in vivo. Additionally, melatonin inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation, F-actin ring formation, and osteoclastic resorption in a concentration-dependent manner in vitro. We also showed that melatonin blocked the phosphorylation of IκB-α and p65, but not IKKα, and significantly inhibited the expression of NFATc1 and c-Fos. However, melatonin had no effect on MAPK or PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. These results provide novel mechanistic insight into the anti-inflammatory and anti-bone resorptive effects of melatonin on wear debris-induced bone loss and provide an evidence-based rationale for the protective effects of melatonin as a treatment for peri-implant osteolysis. '
' Wear debris-induced chronic inflammation, osteoclastic activation and osteoblastic inhibition have been identified as critical factors of peri-implant bone loss. We previously demonstrated that melatonin, a bioactive indolamine secreted mainly by the pineal gland, activates Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and enhances bone regeneration at osteolytic site in vivo. In the current study, we further demonstrated that melatonin significantly suppresses wear debris-induced bone resorption and inflammatory cytokine expression in vivo. In addition, melatonin inhibits receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand induced osteoclast formation and osteoclastic bone resorption in vitro. Meanwhile, we found that melatonin mediates its anti-inflammation and anti-bone resorption effects by abrogating nuclear factor kappa-B activation. These results further support the protective effects of melatonin on wear debris-induced peri-implant bone loss, and strongly suggest that melatonin could be considered as a potential candidate for the prevention and treatment of wear debris-induced osteolysis and subsequent aseptic loosening.
Based on this, it seems worth discussing with your doctor whether testing topical melatonin lotion or melatonin gel on your ankle area will be a good option for you to reduce the swelling, inflammation and bone destruction you are experiencing while offering potential bone repair effects as discussed in other studies. If your doctor agrees, here is how to make melatonin lotion :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
And how to make melatonin gel :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-gel.html
Keep us posted on your progress!
Art
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2 days agoBlack Cherry Juice and Malic Acid Supplements for Gout
2 days agoI have suffered with gout for many years now. My first experience with gout was triggered by scallops in a seafood mix from Trader Joes. That first time I ended up on crutches for a little over a week. The doctor had given me an anti-inflammatory. I don't like the idea of anti-inflammatories, because they can cause kidney damage, I assume with took much use. It took some of the pain away, but not all of it. For several years I would have periodic gout attacks, some minor and some major where I could hardly walk. I have tried many things and have come up with a combination that works for me pretty much every time.
I usually can tell when gout is going to come on because I start experiencing some stiffness and minor pain in one of the joints around my toes, foot or ankle and sometimes some stiffness in my finger joints. When I notice this starting to happen I start drinking at least 8 oz of pure black cherry juice every morning and to attach the gout more aggressively, I will drink 8 oz of the black cherry juice multiple times in a day. There are times where I may go through multiple 32oz jars of the black cherry juice before it goes away. On those times where the black cherry juice only puts a dent in the pain, I start taking "Malic Acid" supplements. In my search for natural things I could use for gout, I was drinking apple cider vinegar tea I would make. Upon more research I learned that ACV has malic acid in it, so I tried the supplements and it worked. I normally will take just one malic acid pill at a time, but if I have a bad bout of gout I will take 2 pills in the morning and 2 right before I go to bed. As my last product I will take if I have a particularly bad case of gout, I will take prednisone to help take the inflammation and pain away. For me it works better than anti-inflammatories. This seems to help the black cherry juice along with the malic acid to be able to work faster. One other thing is that I found that alcohol can be a trigger for gout for me.
Recently I decided to go ahead and have an 8oz glass of black cherry juice every morning, just to be proactive at reducing the uric acid buildup in my body.
Hope this information might help others who suffer with gout.
Re: Iodine for Eye Flashing
2 days agoJust read your post and took 2 large Seaweed squares and with in 5 minutes the floater about the size of a large pencil lead has left and I hope it doesn't return. I can't believe it went away that fast. Thank you for your post. I was told I didn't have enough iodine but I don't take it every day but I will now.
Re: Melatonin Gel
2 days agoI've spent a good deal of time over the years, digging into Earth Clinic, researching alternative strategies for healing various problems. But I only just now discovered these posts regarding the use of topical melatonin. I have a couple of metal rods, either titanium or stainless steel, in my left ankle, surgically implanted to repair a broken ankle, the result of a hiking fall a decade ago. I've had continuing problems for years with that ankle/foot; discolored skin and slight swelling in the area, and more recently add to that now I've developed achilles tendonitis too. Studies I've read indicate some folks have negative reactions to metal implants, so I could be one of those individuals. Looks like melatonin has "strong scavenging abilities", and I'm wondering if it might be able to remedy my problem with my body's apparent chronic reaction to the ankle implants, and save me from ultimately having to get surgery to remove those implants.
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2 days agoI know this post is old, but can you specify if we are supposed to use a cotton swab (q-tip), or a cotton ball? In your original post you said cotton swab, but in your comment to someone you said cotton ball. There would be a huge difference in the amount of iodine soaked up on those two, so I want to do it right. Also, should we use 2% or 5%? Thanks!
Lindsay
Re: Iodine for Cavities
2 days agoJust my thought, use the regular store bought iodine to swish and spit. Then take the Lugol's 5% and take 3 drops in a little water or juice and drink it daily with selenium. This helps with the thyroid and prevents breast cancer (per Dr David Brownstein & Dr Ken Berry).
Re: Blackstrap Molasses for Gray Hair
2 days agoPlease state the brand of black strap molasses you all take. It's dumbfounding how many of these reviews lack such obviously important info. It may help us all figure out why some work and some don't. It's possible the evaporation temperature is too high, killing off all the enzymes during manufacturing, or the cane is grown w toxic herbicides, binding the copper from being bioavailable. Not all brands are equal.
Re: Baking Soda for Rheumatoid Arthritis
2 days ago
WARNING!
Warning: As I found out… My GF has HBP which is under control with meds but I don't have HPB. The baking soda baths are really helping me with RA so I tried it on my GF… BIG MISTAKE. Her heart felt like it was going to jump out of her chest for the next 3 hours.
People with high blood pressure should avoid baking soda baths or consult their healthcare provider first. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) contains sodium, which can be absorbed through the skin and may increase blood pressure or cause complications for individuals with hypertension or heart conditions. Baking soda can be absorbed through the skin, introducing excess sodium into the bloodstream. High sodium levels can be dangerous for people with pre-existing high blood pressure, heart failure, or kidney disease.
Olive Leaf Extract for EBV
2 days agoI contracted Epstein-Barr Virus 30 years ago and it about killed me. Doctors could only offer me multi-vitamins and said it could take 6 months to get over it. A friend “a british witch” told me to start taking Olive leaf tincture and with in one month… I was cured.
Borax Contraindications
3 days agoRe: Any Tried Ivermectin For Epstein Barr Virus?
3 days agoHi Bindi, EBV is a lipid virus and BHT, butylated hydroxytoluene, works wonderfully on almost all lipid viruses. BHT in reasonable doses is not toxic at all and EC has quite a lot of info on it. Steven Fowkes has a whole book about using BHT that you can download for free: www.projectwellbeing.com/steve. My husband and I take it every night as a preventative measure against colds, flu, covid, etc. We order it from Amazon in 250 milligram capsules and take one capsule. If we feel we're trying to come down with something we double up for a few days.
Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis
3 days agoSeborrheic dermatitis is linked to insulin resistance, a condition where the body's cells don't respond properly to insulin, and can be part of a larger group of conditions called Metabolic Syndrome (which is caused by fructose and high blood sugar) How to confirm Seborrheic Dermatitis is an insulin related issue? Things such as alcohol, cinnamon and Goat's Rue lower insulin levels. So one day after I splurged and drank a soda my seb derm flared up. So after getting fed up with scratching & picking I decided to see what happened if I drank a beer. And almost immediately I felt relief. But I DO NOT RECOMMEND alcohol. Its bad for your liver, and there are safer alternatives that work the same way such as Cinnamon or Goats Rue (which you can buy on Amazon and make tea).
So eat organic whole foods. Avoid Fructose & Sugars. Also avoid Palmitate (found in most milk products) as it also causes insulin resistance.
Protocol for Hemorrhoids
3 days agoprotocol for hemorrhoids that I believe is working for me.
1. if constipation present use Magnesium Oxide to get bowels moving first before proceeding to step 2.
2. diet - avoid sugars, junkfood, GMO and possibly even corn & wheat altogether as Glyphosate or Gluten may destroy gut lining. I did carnivore diet but keto may work too.
3. Methylsulfonymethane Supplementation. This is where the magic happens. I did 1 tablespoon 3x a day. but doctors recommend starting at lower dose a to make herx dieoff reaction less servere. My herx lasted 7-10 days of headaches as candida died. You will want to build up to 2-3 tablespoons per day for 8 weeks. More stubborn cases may require Rx antifungals.
4. Rebuild. Rebuild intestines using L-Glutamine and Marshmallow root.
Keep taking small amounts of MSM for maintenance dose after 8 weeks then you can quit the Magnesium Oxide when hemorrhoids are gone. You can start adding back foods but stay organic.
