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03/31/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Sigistardust, read up on the water cure for high blood pressure. You actually DO need some salt, but the good kind."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Gertal from Al: "Start off by getting a blood pressure monitor at the drugstore. Take it yourself and keep a record of what it is. Then, practice 'calming' techniques--deep breathing, etc, and learn how to get it down that way. Make a list of everything you take and then check each item to see if it can raise your bp. the dgl licorice for my ulcer would raise mine, so even 'natural' things we take can make it go up. Besides that, do some research on this site and see what else you can do. If your bp is normal when you take it yourself, then you can show this to the dr and demonstrate that he causes it to go up."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Mvo from Jhb, Rsa: "Hi Sigistardust, are you drinking enough water? Check Youtube for "Your body's many cries for water" and "water cure" - hope it helps, good luck."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Yes I was going to suggest that water cure.. I am trying it myself but I am not comprehending it well. Not sure why? I do use sea salt for palpitations and this morning I used a teaspoon and just put in on my tongue and now am drinking 9 glasses of water.. I have some celtic sea salt.. I keep reading different things. Take the salt on your tongue or put the salt in water.. so not sure.. I looked at the website also.. I am also wondering how long does this take and does it have to be for a long time or is it short term?? Thanks"

04/01/2014: Baldev from Maharashtra, India: "Hi Sigistardust,

Someone on this site had posted that her son in law brought his HBP under control by drinking Eggplant water, and it was tried by me and I confirm that it does work.

Now how to do it, peel the eggplant skin off and then make small pieces and put it in a glass jar fill it with water cover it with the lid and put the jar in the fridge, after 48 hrs you can start drinking this water at least twice a day say 200 ml each time. Each time you drink this water, you can put same amount of fresh water in the jar and finish it in three days. After that you can make the fresh batch. The capacity of the jug should be around one to one and a half liter. I suggest you try this and see if it helps, I am sure if it does not help then it is not going to harm you either.

Good luck.

Baldev"

03/31/2014: Thehandyman1947 from Ohio, US : "sigistardust, google DR.HANS A NIEPER the curious man, you can buy an online book for $3.03 that explains everything, and tells you exactly what to get to rectify most heart and blood pressure problems, you're right to not take their poison drugs, also try himalayan pink salt (www.saltworks.us) this salt will only raise B P 2 to 3 points. Luckyvitamines.com has the products from dr nieper, they are reasonably priced"

[YEA]  04/01/2014: Kelly from Cambridge, Ma: "I have found that being more cognizant of my blood sugar has helped my blood pressure, when other natural methods didn't.

Blood sugar isn't something I've ever had to worry about, but during my endless research into natural alternatives to BP med's, I stumbled across some interesting information that prompted me to pay more attention to blood sugar when it comes to BP.

I see many here with BP issues write that they "eat well", no junk food, etc. However, there are foods that don't fall under the junk category that can wreak havoc with blood sugar and BP.

Whole wheat bread is a good example. Two slices of whole wheat bread (or whole wheat cereal) spike your blood sugar more than a Snickers bar. Who'da thunk it?! :)

Glycemic Index of whole wheat bread = 72. GI of a Snickers bar = 41!

After much trial and error with many natural methods to get my BP under control, what's worked best are the following:

-Keeping my blood sugar steady, (i.e. eating before I hit the "I'm starving! " mark and want to eat my own arm...haha :)

-100mg's of CoQ10 twice a day

-One capsule of Acetyl-L-Carnitine 800/Alpha Lipoic Acid 400 combo twice a day. I found the combo capsule for dirt-cheap via Spring Valley (Walmart's brand).

-Sipping potassium-rich water throughout the day. I alternate between coconut water, which is potassium-rich, and potassium broth, which is made from boiled potato peels.

-Before bed, I spray my legs and feet with magnesium chloride spray that I make myself from the quick-dissolve capsules and water.

If, as with me, other natural remedies have failed, give this one a try. So far, so good!"

04/01/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Hi Kelly.. I think you posted something before if that is the same you LOL

anyway; thanks for the info.. so far I am doing ACV, olive leaf, magnesium oil, beet root, COq10, Taurine and I drink eggplant water ..Just trying different things.. some things work and some don't but its frustrating.. actually I did try lemon water and that might have worked the best..not sure yet...also looking in the water cure..

I will def. look into what you posted.

Oh; I don't eat a lot of carbs nor sugar and don't do a lot of bread. If I do its very low carb and I am gluten free . If I eliminate anymore food I will not be eating anything...I might start jucing tomorrow..."

04/01/2014: Rebel from Somewhere Usa: "Hello! You may want to check into the benefits of cayenne pepper. Read up on this just Google, Bing or Ixquick. By the way my favorite is Ixquick.com they never record your IP Address."

04/01/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Sigistardust...Coversyl contains a drug called perindopril whose main dangerous side-effect is to cause renal failure due to the combination of high drug acidity and high blood pressure which always tends to destroy the delicate filtration network in the kidneys. So you were very right to refuse this drug.

To help you with your BP problem:

* Take 500 mgs Niacin(Vitamin B3) twice a day at meals. To avoid the niacin flush effect, take an aspirin 20 mins before you take the niacin. Or you can take the slow release form of niacin -- inositol hexanicotinate, which will not give the flush. Do not use the niacinamide form of B3 as this has no beneficial effect on blood pressure. See this article by Abram Hoffer. See this article on how to take niacin.

* Also take a tablespoon of Brewer's Yeast once every day in a drink -- B Vitamins always work better when supplemented naturally as a group because all the B vits are dependent on each other and tend to work together in concert. Niacin particularly acts to change the blood. Blood which is too thick or which has too much clumping will be more viscous with increased BP and increased strain on the heart. Niacin safely thins the blood, lowering BP to normal levels thus removing the strain on the heart.

*Supplement a source of Iodine. I find Lugol's Iodine the best (I been taking 8 drops or 50 mgs 5% LI a day for the last 8 years). You can also use other iodine forms like Iodoral if you wish. Iodoral is simply Lugol's Iodine in a pill. I regard iodine as an essential mineral element that everyone lacks in their diets today and most people are low thyroid as a result. Iodine also helps to solublize fats and proteins(including cholesterol) in the blood for better utilization and removal by the liver. Coronary heart disease, high BP etc can be caused by blockages or build up of fat proteins (called lipoproteins) in the blood. So supplementing lugols iodine acts to normalize these lipoprotein to more healthier levels. See these guidelines on how to supplement lugol's iodine. Iodine also increases energy, kills a wide variety of pathogens, prevents menstrual problems by normalizing hormones, increases bone density, reduces cysts formation, removes mercury, lead, aluminium, cadmium, arsenic, fluorine and bromine from the body as well as being the main ammunition needed for the immune system to help fight pathogens in all the mucus sites of the body.

* Reduce all diary in the diet to reduce your calcium intake. Lipoproteins are normally bound to calcium which can cause constriction and blockages in the blood vessels. Take 250 mgs of Magnesium Citrate twice a day with meals to help regulate excess calcium in the blood which may be causing contributing to your problems.

* Take Vitamin C -- 1, 000 mgs three times a day.

* Nattokinase. This is a protease enzyme that digests fibrin or dead organic matter in the blood vessels that can cause blockages and high BP. I would first try all the nutrients shown above on their own for a while first. If that doesn't help then use the nattokinse (which is expensive).

And being a vegetarian I should also add Vitamin B12(not in Brewer's Yeast) and some form of extra sulfur to your diet -- -like MSM(Methyl-sulfonyl-methane), ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) or N-Acetyl-Cysteine. See this research on essential sulfur for the body for more ideas. Vegetarians generally always lack adequate sulfur nutrients in there diets. Sulfur can also be found in small amounts in foods like eggs, garlic and onions."

04/02/2014: Sigistardust from Vancouver B.c. Canada: "Hello Bill and others who offered me help in regards to b.p on this issue. I bought some lugol’s iodine from Australia, just wonder does the product has to be refridged after opening the bottle? Something I didnt do! But I will take lugol again. Niacin seems to be also a healer, I once took niacin, but broke out in hives, which scared me I will try it again. Will start with a smaller doses, don’t mind the flush, vit b-3

Again many many thank you all of you with sound advise.!!! I will let you know my progress after 2 weeks it should show some.

Warm regards, Sigistardust"

04/02/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Bee: Dieting increases the disease state. Energy and nutrients are required to detox, nourish, strengthen, and repair the tissues. Cells do not burn vitamins and minerals as fuel. There are 2 food programs people can follow. I follow the 80/10/10 program begun by the nutritionist to Martina Navratilova. Carbs are for fuel. Fats and proteins are for structure. Mitochondrial proteins unfold when fat is below 5%/g of carbs so that insulin can attach to the receptor sites. Medium fat medium carb folds the mitochondrial proteins so carbs, insulin, and nutrients, accumulate in the plasma, causing degenerative diseases. The cell can burn small amounts of carbs when fat is high. The best way to do the high fat low carb plan is to take expeller pressed coconut oil for fuel. Eat like an athlete, feel like an athlete, my motto."

03/31/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Sigistardust, read up on the water cure for high blood pressure. You actually DO need some salt, but the good kind."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Gertal from Al: "Start off by getting a blood pressure monitor at the drugstore. Take it yourself and keep a record of what it is. Then, practice 'calming' techniques--deep breathing, etc, and learn how to get it down that way. Make a list of everything you take and then check each item to see if it can raise your bp. the dgl licorice for my ulcer would raise mine, so even 'natural' things we take can make it go up. Besides that, do some research on this site and see what else you can do. If your bp is normal when you take it yourself, then you can show this to the dr and demonstrate that he causes it to go up."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Mvo from Jhb, Rsa: "Hi Sigistardust, are you drinking enough water? Check Youtube for "Your body's many cries for water" and "water cure" - hope it helps, good luck."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Yes I was going to suggest that water cure.. I am trying it myself but I am not comprehending it well. Not sure why? I do use sea salt for palpitations and this morning I used a teaspoon and just put in on my tongue and now am drinking 9 glasses of water.. I have some celtic sea salt.. I keep reading different things. Take the salt on your tongue or put the salt in water.. so not sure.. I looked at the website also.. I am also wondering how long does this take and does it have to be for a long time or is it short term?? Thanks"

04/01/2014: Baldev from Maharashtra, India: "Hi Sigistardust,

Someone on this site had posted that her son in law brought his HBP under control by drinking Eggplant water, and it was tried by me and I confirm that it does work.

Now how to do it, peel the eggplant skin off and then make small pieces and put it in a glass jar fill it with water cover it with the lid and put the jar in the fridge, after 48 hrs you can start drinking this water at least twice a day say 200 ml each time. Each time you drink this water, you can put same amount of fresh water in the jar and finish it in three days. After that you can make the fresh batch. The capacity of the jug should be around one to one and a half liter. I suggest you try this and see if it helps, I am sure if it does not help then it is not going to harm you either.

Good luck.

Baldev"

03/31/2014: Thehandyman1947 from Ohio, US : "sigistardust, google DR.HANS A NIEPER the curious man, you can buy an online book for $3.03 that explains everything, and tells you exactly what to get to rectify most heart and blood pressure problems, you're right to not take their poison drugs, also try himalayan pink salt (www.saltworks.us) this salt will only raise B P 2 to 3 points. Luckyvitamines.com has the products from dr nieper, they are reasonably priced"

[YEA]  04/01/2014: Kelly from Cambridge, Ma: "I have found that being more cognizant of my blood sugar has helped my blood pressure, when other natural methods didn't.

Blood sugar isn't something I've ever had to worry about, but during my endless research into natural alternatives to BP med's, I stumbled across some interesting information that prompted me to pay more attention to blood sugar when it comes to BP.

I see many here with BP issues write that they "eat well", no junk food, etc. However, there are foods that don't fall under the junk category that can wreak havoc with blood sugar and BP.

Whole wheat bread is a good example. Two slices of whole wheat bread (or whole wheat cereal) spike your blood sugar more than a Snickers bar. Who'da thunk it?! :)

Glycemic Index of whole wheat bread = 72. GI of a Snickers bar = 41!

After much trial and error with many natural methods to get my BP under control, what's worked best are the following:

-Keeping my blood sugar steady, (i.e. eating before I hit the "I'm starving! " mark and want to eat my own arm...haha :)

-100mg's of CoQ10 twice a day

-One capsule of Acetyl-L-Carnitine 800/Alpha Lipoic Acid 400 combo twice a day. I found the combo capsule for dirt-cheap via Spring Valley (Walmart's brand).

-Sipping potassium-rich water throughout the day. I alternate between coconut water, which is potassium-rich, and potassium broth, which is made from boiled potato peels.

-Before bed, I spray my legs and feet with magnesium chloride spray that I make myself from the quick-dissolve capsules and water.

If, as with me, other natural remedies have failed, give this one a try. So far, so good!"

04/01/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Hi Kelly.. I think you posted something before if that is the same you LOL

anyway; thanks for the info.. so far I am doing ACV, olive leaf, magnesium oil, beet root, COq10, Taurine and I drink eggplant water ..Just trying different things.. some things work and some don't but its frustrating.. actually I did try lemon water and that might have worked the best..not sure yet...also looking in the water cure..

I will def. look into what you posted.

Oh; I don't eat a lot of carbs nor sugar and don't do a lot of bread. If I do its very low carb and I am gluten free . If I eliminate anymore food I will not be eating anything...I might start jucing tomorrow..."

04/01/2014: Rebel from Somewhere Usa: "Hello! You may want to check into the benefits of cayenne pepper. Read up on this just Google, Bing or Ixquick. By the way my favorite is Ixquick.com they never record your IP Address."

04/01/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Sigistardust...Coversyl contains a drug called perindopril whose main dangerous side-effect is to cause renal failure due to the combination of high drug acidity and high blood pressure which always tends to destroy the delicate filtration network in the kidneys. So you were very right to refuse this drug.

To help you with your BP problem:

* Take 500 mgs Niacin(Vitamin B3) twice a day at meals. To avoid the niacin flush effect, take an aspirin 20 mins before you take the niacin. Or you can take the slow release form of niacin -- inositol hexanicotinate, which will not give the flush. Do not use the niacinamide form of B3 as this has no beneficial effect on blood pressure. See this article by Abram Hoffer. See this article on how to take niacin.

* Also take a tablespoon of Brewer's Yeast once every day in a drink -- B Vitamins always work better when supplemented naturally as a group because all the B vits are dependent on each other and tend to work together in concert. Niacin particularly acts to change the blood. Blood which is too thick or which has too much clumping will be more viscous with increased BP and increased strain on the heart. Niacin safely thins the blood, lowering BP to normal levels thus removing the strain on the heart.

*Supplement a source of Iodine. I find Lugol's Iodine the best (I been taking 8 drops or 50 mgs 5% LI a day for the last 8 years). You can also use other iodine forms like Iodoral if you wish. Iodoral is simply Lugol's Iodine in a pill. I regard iodine as an essential mineral element that everyone lacks in their diets today and most people are low thyroid as a result. Iodine also helps to solublize fats and proteins(including cholesterol) in the blood for better utilization and removal by the liver. Coronary heart disease, high BP etc can be caused by blockages or build up of fat proteins (called lipoproteins) in the blood. So supplementing lugols iodine acts to normalize these lipoprotein to more healthier levels. See these guidelines on how to supplement lugol's iodine. Iodine also increases energy, kills a wide variety of pathogens, prevents menstrual problems by normalizing hormones, increases bone density, reduces cysts formation, removes mercury, lead, aluminium, cadmium, arsenic, fluorine and bromine from the body as well as being the main ammunition needed for the immune system to help fight pathogens in all the mucus sites of the body.

* Reduce all diary in the diet to reduce your calcium intake. Lipoproteins are normally bound to calcium which can cause constriction and blockages in the blood vessels. Take 250 mgs of Magnesium Citrate twice a day with meals to help regulate excess calcium in the blood which may be causing contributing to your problems.

* Take Vitamin C -- 1, 000 mgs three times a day.

* Nattokinase. This is a protease enzyme that digests fibrin or dead organic matter in the blood vessels that can cause blockages and high BP. I would first try all the nutrients shown above on their own for a while first. If that doesn't help then use the nattokinse (which is expensive).

And being a vegetarian I should also add Vitamin B12(not in Brewer's Yeast) and some form of extra sulfur to your diet -- -like MSM(Methyl-sulfonyl-methane), ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) or N-Acetyl-Cysteine. See this research on essential sulfur for the body for more ideas. Vegetarians generally always lack adequate sulfur nutrients in there diets. Sulfur can also be found in small amounts in foods like eggs, garlic and onions."

04/02/2014: Sigistardust from Vancouver B.c. Canada: "Hello Bill and others who offered me help in regards to b.p on this issue. I bought some lugol’s iodine from Australia, just wonder does the product has to be refridged after opening the bottle? Something I didnt do! But I will take lugol again. Niacin seems to be also a healer, I once took niacin, but broke out in hives, which scared me I will try it again. Will start with a smaller doses, don’t mind the flush, vit b-3

Again many many thank you all of you with sound advise.!!! I will let you know my progress after 2 weeks it should show some.

Warm regards, Sigistardust"

04/02/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Bee: Dieting increases the disease state. Energy and nutrients are required to detox, nourish, strengthen, and repair the tissues. Cells do not burn vitamins and minerals as fuel. There are 2 food programs people can follow. I follow the 80/10/10 program begun by the nutritionist to Martina Navratilova. Carbs are for fuel. Fats and proteins are for structure. Mitochondrial proteins unfold when fat is below 5%/g of carbs so that insulin can attach to the receptor sites. Medium fat medium carb folds the mitochondrial proteins so carbs, insulin, and nutrients, accumulate in the plasma, causing degenerative diseases. The cell can burn small amounts of carbs when fat is high. The best way to do the high fat low carb plan is to take expeller pressed coconut oil for fuel. Eat like an athlete, feel like an athlete, my motto."

03/31/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Sigistardust, read up on the water cure for high blood pressure. You actually DO need some salt, but the good kind."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Gertal from Al: "Start off by getting a blood pressure monitor at the drugstore. Take it yourself and keep a record of what it is. Then, practice 'calming' techniques--deep breathing, etc, and learn how to get it down that way. Make a list of everything you take and then check each item to see if it can raise your bp. the dgl licorice for my ulcer would raise mine, so even 'natural' things we take can make it go up. Besides that, do some research on this site and see what else you can do. If your bp is normal when you take it yourself, then you can show this to the dr and demonstrate that he causes it to go up."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Mvo from Jhb, Rsa: "Hi Sigistardust, are you drinking enough water? Check Youtube for "Your body's many cries for water" and "water cure" - hope it helps, good luck."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Yes I was going to suggest that water cure.. I am trying it myself but I am not comprehending it well. Not sure why? I do use sea salt for palpitations and this morning I used a teaspoon and just put in on my tongue and now am drinking 9 glasses of water.. I have some celtic sea salt.. I keep reading different things. Take the salt on your tongue or put the salt in water.. so not sure.. I looked at the website also.. I am also wondering how long does this take and does it have to be for a long time or is it short term?? Thanks"

04/01/2014: Baldev from Maharashtra, India: "Hi Sigistardust,

Someone on this site had posted that her son in law brought his HBP under control by drinking Eggplant water, and it was tried by me and I confirm that it does work.

Now how to do it, peel the eggplant skin off and then make small pieces and put it in a glass jar fill it with water cover it with the lid and put the jar in the fridge, after 48 hrs you can start drinking this water at least twice a day say 200 ml each time. Each time you drink this water, you can put same amount of fresh water in the jar and finish it in three days. After that you can make the fresh batch. The capacity of the jug should be around one to one and a half liter. I suggest you try this and see if it helps, I am sure if it does not help then it is not going to harm you either.

Good luck.

Baldev"

03/31/2014: Thehandyman1947 from Ohio, US : "sigistardust, google DR.HANS A NIEPER the curious man, you can buy an online book for $3.03 that explains everything, and tells you exactly what to get to rectify most heart and blood pressure problems, you're right to not take their poison drugs, also try himalayan pink salt (www.saltworks.us) this salt will only raise B P 2 to 3 points. Luckyvitamines.com has the products from dr nieper, they are reasonably priced"

[YEA]  04/01/2014: Kelly from Cambridge, Ma: "I have found that being more cognizant of my blood sugar has helped my blood pressure, when other natural methods didn't.

Blood sugar isn't something I've ever had to worry about, but during my endless research into natural alternatives to BP med's, I stumbled across some interesting information that prompted me to pay more attention to blood sugar when it comes to BP.

I see many here with BP issues write that they "eat well", no junk food, etc. However, there are foods that don't fall under the junk category that can wreak havoc with blood sugar and BP.

Whole wheat bread is a good example. Two slices of whole wheat bread (or whole wheat cereal) spike your blood sugar more than a Snickers bar. Who'da thunk it?! :)

Glycemic Index of whole wheat bread = 72. GI of a Snickers bar = 41!

After much trial and error with many natural methods to get my BP under control, what's worked best are the following:

-Keeping my blood sugar steady, (i.e. eating before I hit the "I'm starving! " mark and want to eat my own arm...haha :)

-100mg's of CoQ10 twice a day

-One capsule of Acetyl-L-Carnitine 800/Alpha Lipoic Acid 400 combo twice a day. I found the combo capsule for dirt-cheap via Spring Valley (Walmart's brand).

-Sipping potassium-rich water throughout the day. I alternate between coconut water, which is potassium-rich, and potassium broth, which is made from boiled potato peels.

-Before bed, I spray my legs and feet with magnesium chloride spray that I make myself from the quick-dissolve capsules and water.

If, as with me, other natural remedies have failed, give this one a try. So far, so good!"

04/01/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Hi Kelly.. I think you posted something before if that is the same you LOL

anyway; thanks for the info.. so far I am doing ACV, olive leaf, magnesium oil, beet root, COq10, Taurine and I drink eggplant water ..Just trying different things.. some things work and some don't but its frustrating.. actually I did try lemon water and that might have worked the best..not sure yet...also looking in the water cure..

I will def. look into what you posted.

Oh; I don't eat a lot of carbs nor sugar and don't do a lot of bread. If I do its very low carb and I am gluten free . If I eliminate anymore food I will not be eating anything...I might start jucing tomorrow..."

04/01/2014: Rebel from Somewhere Usa: "Hello! You may want to check into the benefits of cayenne pepper. Read up on this just Google, Bing or Ixquick. By the way my favorite is Ixquick.com they never record your IP Address."

04/01/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Sigistardust...Coversyl contains a drug called perindopril whose main dangerous side-effect is to cause renal failure due to the combination of high drug acidity and high blood pressure which always tends to destroy the delicate filtration network in the kidneys. So you were very right to refuse this drug.

To help you with your BP problem:

* Take 500 mgs Niacin(Vitamin B3) twice a day at meals. To avoid the niacin flush effect, take an aspirin 20 mins before you take the niacin. Or you can take the slow release form of niacin -- inositol hexanicotinate, which will not give the flush. Do not use the niacinamide form of B3 as this has no beneficial effect on blood pressure. See this article by Abram Hoffer. See this article on how to take niacin.

* Also take a tablespoon of Brewer's Yeast once every day in a drink -- B Vitamins always work better when supplemented naturally as a group because all the B vits are dependent on each other and tend to work together in concert. Niacin particularly acts to change the blood. Blood which is too thick or which has too much clumping will be more viscous with increased BP and increased strain on the heart. Niacin safely thins the blood, lowering BP to normal levels thus removing the strain on the heart.

*Supplement a source of Iodine. I find Lugol's Iodine the best (I been taking 8 drops or 50 mgs 5% LI a day for the last 8 years). You can also use other iodine forms like Iodoral if you wish. Iodoral is simply Lugol's Iodine in a pill. I regard iodine as an essential mineral element that everyone lacks in their diets today and most people are low thyroid as a result. Iodine also helps to solublize fats and proteins(including cholesterol) in the blood for better utilization and removal by the liver. Coronary heart disease, high BP etc can be caused by blockages or build up of fat proteins (called lipoproteins) in the blood. So supplementing lugols iodine acts to normalize these lipoprotein to more healthier levels. See these guidelines on how to supplement lugol's iodine. Iodine also increases energy, kills a wide variety of pathogens, prevents menstrual problems by normalizing hormones, increases bone density, reduces cysts formation, removes mercury, lead, aluminium, cadmium, arsenic, fluorine and bromine from the body as well as being the main ammunition needed for the immune system to help fight pathogens in all the mucus sites of the body.

* Reduce all diary in the diet to reduce your calcium intake. Lipoproteins are normally bound to calcium which can cause constriction and blockages in the blood vessels. Take 250 mgs of Magnesium Citrate twice a day with meals to help regulate excess calcium in the blood which may be causing contributing to your problems.

* Take Vitamin C -- 1, 000 mgs three times a day.

* Nattokinase. This is a protease enzyme that digests fibrin or dead organic matter in the blood vessels that can cause blockages and high BP. I would first try all the nutrients shown above on their own for a while first. If that doesn't help then use the nattokinse (which is expensive).

And being a vegetarian I should also add Vitamin B12(not in Brewer's Yeast) and some form of extra sulfur to your diet -- -like MSM(Methyl-sulfonyl-methane), ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) or N-Acetyl-Cysteine. See this research on essential sulfur for the body for more ideas. Vegetarians generally always lack adequate sulfur nutrients in there diets. Sulfur can also be found in small amounts in foods like eggs, garlic and onions."

04/02/2014: Sigistardust from Vancouver B.c. Canada: "Hello Bill and others who offered me help in regards to b.p on this issue. I bought some lugol’s iodine from Australia, just wonder does the product has to be refridged after opening the bottle? Something I didnt do! But I will take lugol again. Niacin seems to be also a healer, I once took niacin, but broke out in hives, which scared me I will try it again. Will start with a smaller doses, don’t mind the flush, vit b-3

Again many many thank you all of you with sound advise.!!! I will let you know my progress after 2 weeks it should show some.

Warm regards, Sigistardust"

04/02/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Bee: Dieting increases the disease state. Energy and nutrients are required to detox, nourish, strengthen, and repair the tissues. Cells do not burn vitamins and minerals as fuel. There are 2 food programs people can follow. I follow the 80/10/10 program begun by the nutritionist to Martina Navratilova. Carbs are for fuel. Fats and proteins are for structure. Mitochondrial proteins unfold when fat is below 5%/g of carbs so that insulin can attach to the receptor sites. Medium fat medium carb folds the mitochondrial proteins so carbs, insulin, and nutrients, accumulate in the plasma, causing degenerative diseases. The cell can burn small amounts of carbs when fat is high. The best way to do the high fat low carb plan is to take expeller pressed coconut oil for fuel. Eat like an athlete, feel like an athlete, my motto."

[YEA]  03/31/2014: Lars from Boise, Idaho, Usa: "I'm 65 years old and have had palpitations since I was 16. I heard that the condition was caused by the Darvon or Darvoset pain med that I was given after surgery when I was 16. It has been taken off the market for that very reason. I have recently found that eating a Red Delicious apple gives me immediate palpitations, and would like to know why. I have them a lot when I get tired or exhausted. I have never had a doctor believe me when I complain about palpitations. They just treat me like I'm crazy or a hypochondriac. My doc now has me on Bisoprolol-HCTZ (a beta blocker) that sometimes relieves the palps but now when I miss a dose the palps go wild. I haven't found any natural remedy that has worked but am willing to try the recipes that you all have advised."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Hi Lars from Idaho;

I understand what you are going through. About 2 years ago doctors bullied and scared me into beta blockers for hbp and because I said I was under stress he assumed I had palpitations.. I had some nervousness but never palpitations.. so stupid me took the medication.. Now I found a doctor who told me how to wean off the medication and I am doing it slowly but I am getting palpitations from that here and there. So what I have found to work for me is acupressure .. check utube for the points to press for stopping palpitations..Also the most unbelievable thing someone told me is that sea salt in a huge glass of water stops palpitations..and it does for me.. It might take a bit but it works.. Now I cant speak for you but its worth a try.. check earthclinic on here to see how sea salt works for that.."

03/31/2014: Nanowriter from Hotspot, Texas: "I began to get heart palpitations and found immediate relief by taking magnesium oxide."

03/31/2014: Mr. Ree from Usa: "Drink a glass of ice water in heavy hard gulps.. It will stop the palpitations immediately...

Or drink a glass of water with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt stirred in...Don't worry about the sea salt..It will raise your BP if it's low and lower it if it's high..."

03/31/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Dear Lars,

You're correct that "propoxyphene" which was branded as Darvoset and Darvon, were found to effect the electrical action of the heart. In fact, you can still seek compensation for damages. Google, "Darvon darvoset lawyers" and you can find firms that will give free case evaluations.

If this were me, I certainly proceed cautiously but read the article on AEP (google: nutrition review calcium AEP...and you'll find an article that discusses how AEP works on the cellular level to HELP the electrical action). Maybe the AEP could help with the palpation damage done by the Darvoset.

Also I have found that without sufficient "magnesium" in the system one is almost certainly going to have heart issues. I take a lot of natural vitamin E (not the synthetic form); potassium and magnesium; calcium AEP and arginine daily. Those just for the cardio system.

I also might try getting magnesium in the system by taking a few Epsom salts baths two or three times weekly for a month. Two cups of Epsom salts dissolved in warm water and then added to a warm bath and soak for twenty minutes. The magnesium sulfate with absorb into the system and is reported widely to help calm and rejuvenate. Especially helpful in "a fib" issues.

Because papaya is such a system calmer, I'd also try a few tablespoons of that daily."

04/01/2014: Toourlady89 from Hayward Ca: "Hi, Magnesium Taurate is preferable form of Magnesium for heart palpitation according to the "Magnesium Miracle" book. I have read several testimonials about how it helps, if you'd google Magnesium and palpitations there's plenty of info ..

Sea salt has some Magnesium as well but not enough to get the palpitations completely under control .. and you can only take so much sea salt safely without getting over board.."

04/01/2014: Kt from US: "Hi Lars, I just read your post wondering why eating an apple gave you immediate palpitations. Apples are coated with a wax that is a hidden source of MSG."

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Kt, I wonder if peeling that same apple would NOT produce palpitations...."

04/01/2014: Kt from Usa: "Hi Mmsg--I'm the one you wanted to keep posting "piecemeal" but haven't been on here much. I get discouraged when I know what I have learned but it is not always received well. I see so many remedies for "cures" instead of making attempts to just eliminate the cause.

ABOUT THE APPLES: When you pick up the apple the wax transfers to your fingers and as you peel, the knife transfers the wax along with your fingers to the apple. Then you ingest it. The same goes for oranges and grapefruits. You cannot wash the wax off. However, I saw a post on here, I think, that gave a ratio of vinegar and water that would remove the wax after soaking for a short time.

It's not worth the trouble for me to do that. One time I had gotten some good ol' Ivory Liquid that was reported to be digestible (original formula) and scrubbed the grapefruit skin but I just don't want to do that. I learned about the wax from Jack Samuels. I sometimes get apples and scrub them but I also cook them before I eat them. Eating the skin is still important.

Because our fruits and vegetables have been genetically modified in one way or another, raw is no longer safe. I get the canned water/juice packed apricots and peaches for my fruit. They have been blanched and are easier to digest. Sometimes if they seem too firm I cook them a little more. I don't think I can give the brand name of applesauce I purchase but it is the only one in a glass jar and has "Natural Plus" on the label. I get the concentrated "country style" orange juice because it has the pulp. I cook all vegetables until tender.

Mmsg, I hope I didn't unload too much on ya!"

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Thanks Kt for all your info! For now, I peel all fruits and veggies possible. Maybe here in Europe it's safer, who knows? I try to stay away from especially shiny fruits and veggies."

[YEA]  03/31/2014: Lars from Boise, Idaho, Usa: "I'm 65 years old and have had palpitations since I was 16. I heard that the condition was caused by the Darvon or Darvoset pain med that I was given after surgery when I was 16. It has been taken off the market for that very reason. I have recently found that eating a Red Delicious apple gives me immediate palpitations, and would like to know why. I have them a lot when I get tired or exhausted. I have never had a doctor believe me when I complain about palpitations. They just treat me like I'm crazy or a hypochondriac. My doc now has me on Bisoprolol-HCTZ (a beta blocker) that sometimes relieves the palps but now when I miss a dose the palps go wild. I haven't found any natural remedy that has worked but am willing to try the recipes that you all have advised."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Hi Lars from Idaho;

I understand what you are going through. About 2 years ago doctors bullied and scared me into beta blockers for hbp and because I said I was under stress he assumed I had palpitations.. I had some nervousness but never palpitations.. so stupid me took the medication.. Now I found a doctor who told me how to wean off the medication and I am doing it slowly but I am getting palpitations from that here and there. So what I have found to work for me is acupressure .. check utube for the points to press for stopping palpitations..Also the most unbelievable thing someone told me is that sea salt in a huge glass of water stops palpitations..and it does for me.. It might take a bit but it works.. Now I cant speak for you but its worth a try.. check earthclinic on here to see how sea salt works for that.."

03/31/2014: Nanowriter from Hotspot, Texas: "I began to get heart palpitations and found immediate relief by taking magnesium oxide."

03/31/2014: Mr. Ree from Usa: "Drink a glass of ice water in heavy hard gulps.. It will stop the palpitations immediately...

Or drink a glass of water with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt stirred in...Don't worry about the sea salt..It will raise your BP if it's low and lower it if it's high..."

03/31/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Dear Lars,

You're correct that "propoxyphene" which was branded as Darvoset and Darvon, were found to effect the electrical action of the heart. In fact, you can still seek compensation for damages. Google, "Darvon darvoset lawyers" and you can find firms that will give free case evaluations.

If this were me, I certainly proceed cautiously but read the article on AEP (google: nutrition review calcium AEP...and you'll find an article that discusses how AEP works on the cellular level to HELP the electrical action). Maybe the AEP could help with the palpation damage done by the Darvoset.

Also I have found that without sufficient "magnesium" in the system one is almost certainly going to have heart issues. I take a lot of natural vitamin E (not the synthetic form); potassium and magnesium; calcium AEP and arginine daily. Those just for the cardio system.

I also might try getting magnesium in the system by taking a few Epsom salts baths two or three times weekly for a month. Two cups of Epsom salts dissolved in warm water and then added to a warm bath and soak for twenty minutes. The magnesium sulfate with absorb into the system and is reported widely to help calm and rejuvenate. Especially helpful in "a fib" issues.

Because papaya is such a system calmer, I'd also try a few tablespoons of that daily."

04/01/2014: Toourlady89 from Hayward Ca: "Hi, Magnesium Taurate is preferable form of Magnesium for heart palpitation according to the "Magnesium Miracle" book. I have read several testimonials about how it helps, if you'd google Magnesium and palpitations there's plenty of info ..

Sea salt has some Magnesium as well but not enough to get the palpitations completely under control .. and you can only take so much sea salt safely without getting over board.."

04/01/2014: Kt from US: "Hi Lars, I just read your post wondering why eating an apple gave you immediate palpitations. Apples are coated with a wax that is a hidden source of MSG."

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Kt, I wonder if peeling that same apple would NOT produce palpitations...."

04/01/2014: Kt from Usa: "Hi Mmsg--I'm the one you wanted to keep posting "piecemeal" but haven't been on here much. I get discouraged when I know what I have learned but it is not always received well. I see so many remedies for "cures" instead of making attempts to just eliminate the cause.

ABOUT THE APPLES: When you pick up the apple the wax transfers to your fingers and as you peel, the knife transfers the wax along with your fingers to the apple. Then you ingest it. The same goes for oranges and grapefruits. You cannot wash the wax off. However, I saw a post on here, I think, that gave a ratio of vinegar and water that would remove the wax after soaking for a short time.

It's not worth the trouble for me to do that. One time I had gotten some good ol' Ivory Liquid that was reported to be digestible (original formula) and scrubbed the grapefruit skin but I just don't want to do that. I learned about the wax from Jack Samuels. I sometimes get apples and scrub them but I also cook them before I eat them. Eating the skin is still important.

Because our fruits and vegetables have been genetically modified in one way or another, raw is no longer safe. I get the canned water/juice packed apricots and peaches for my fruit. They have been blanched and are easier to digest. Sometimes if they seem too firm I cook them a little more. I don't think I can give the brand name of applesauce I purchase but it is the only one in a glass jar and has "Natural Plus" on the label. I get the concentrated "country style" orange juice because it has the pulp. I cook all vegetables until tender.

Mmsg, I hope I didn't unload too much on ya!"

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Thanks Kt for all your info! For now, I peel all fruits and veggies possible. Maybe here in Europe it's safer, who knows? I try to stay away from especially shiny fruits and veggies."

[YEA]  03/31/2014: Lars from Boise, Idaho, Usa: "I'm 65 years old and have had palpitations since I was 16. I heard that the condition was caused by the Darvon or Darvoset pain med that I was given after surgery when I was 16. It has been taken off the market for that very reason. I have recently found that eating a Red Delicious apple gives me immediate palpitations, and would like to know why. I have them a lot when I get tired or exhausted. I have never had a doctor believe me when I complain about palpitations. They just treat me like I'm crazy or a hypochondriac. My doc now has me on Bisoprolol-HCTZ (a beta blocker) that sometimes relieves the palps but now when I miss a dose the palps go wild. I haven't found any natural remedy that has worked but am willing to try the recipes that you all have advised."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Hi Lars from Idaho;

I understand what you are going through. About 2 years ago doctors bullied and scared me into beta blockers for hbp and because I said I was under stress he assumed I had palpitations.. I had some nervousness but never palpitations.. so stupid me took the medication.. Now I found a doctor who told me how to wean off the medication and I am doing it slowly but I am getting palpitations from that here and there. So what I have found to work for me is acupressure .. check utube for the points to press for stopping palpitations..Also the most unbelievable thing someone told me is that sea salt in a huge glass of water stops palpitations..and it does for me.. It might take a bit but it works.. Now I cant speak for you but its worth a try.. check earthclinic on here to see how sea salt works for that.."

03/31/2014: Nanowriter from Hotspot, Texas: "I began to get heart palpitations and found immediate relief by taking magnesium oxide."

03/31/2014: Mr. Ree from Usa: "Drink a glass of ice water in heavy hard gulps.. It will stop the palpitations immediately...

Or drink a glass of water with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt stirred in...Don't worry about the sea salt..It will raise your BP if it's low and lower it if it's high..."

03/31/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Dear Lars,

You're correct that "propoxyphene" which was branded as Darvoset and Darvon, were found to effect the electrical action of the heart. In fact, you can still seek compensation for damages. Google, "Darvon darvoset lawyers" and you can find firms that will give free case evaluations.

If this were me, I certainly proceed cautiously but read the article on AEP (google: nutrition review calcium AEP...and you'll find an article that discusses how AEP works on the cellular level to HELP the electrical action). Maybe the AEP could help with the palpation damage done by the Darvoset.

Also I have found that without sufficient "magnesium" in the system one is almost certainly going to have heart issues. I take a lot of natural vitamin E (not the synthetic form); potassium and magnesium; calcium AEP and arginine daily. Those just for the cardio system.

I also might try getting magnesium in the system by taking a few Epsom salts baths two or three times weekly for a month. Two cups of Epsom salts dissolved in warm water and then added to a warm bath and soak for twenty minutes. The magnesium sulfate with absorb into the system and is reported widely to help calm and rejuvenate. Especially helpful in "a fib" issues.

Because papaya is such a system calmer, I'd also try a few tablespoons of that daily."

04/01/2014: Toourlady89 from Hayward Ca: "Hi, Magnesium Taurate is preferable form of Magnesium for heart palpitation according to the "Magnesium Miracle" book. I have read several testimonials about how it helps, if you'd google Magnesium and palpitations there's plenty of info ..

Sea salt has some Magnesium as well but not enough to get the palpitations completely under control .. and you can only take so much sea salt safely without getting over board.."

04/01/2014: Kt from US: "Hi Lars, I just read your post wondering why eating an apple gave you immediate palpitations. Apples are coated with a wax that is a hidden source of MSG."

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Kt, I wonder if peeling that same apple would NOT produce palpitations...."

04/01/2014: Kt from Usa: "Hi Mmsg--I'm the one you wanted to keep posting "piecemeal" but haven't been on here much. I get discouraged when I know what I have learned but it is not always received well. I see so many remedies for "cures" instead of making attempts to just eliminate the cause.

ABOUT THE APPLES: When you pick up the apple the wax transfers to your fingers and as you peel, the knife transfers the wax along with your fingers to the apple. Then you ingest it. The same goes for oranges and grapefruits. You cannot wash the wax off. However, I saw a post on here, I think, that gave a ratio of vinegar and water that would remove the wax after soaking for a short time.

It's not worth the trouble for me to do that. One time I had gotten some good ol' Ivory Liquid that was reported to be digestible (original formula) and scrubbed the grapefruit skin but I just don't want to do that. I learned about the wax from Jack Samuels. I sometimes get apples and scrub them but I also cook them before I eat them. Eating the skin is still important.

Because our fruits and vegetables have been genetically modified in one way or another, raw is no longer safe. I get the canned water/juice packed apricots and peaches for my fruit. They have been blanched and are easier to digest. Sometimes if they seem too firm I cook them a little more. I don't think I can give the brand name of applesauce I purchase but it is the only one in a glass jar and has "Natural Plus" on the label. I get the concentrated "country style" orange juice because it has the pulp. I cook all vegetables until tender.

Mmsg, I hope I didn't unload too much on ya!"

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Thanks Kt for all your info! For now, I peel all fruits and veggies possible. Maybe here in Europe it's safer, who knows? I try to stay away from especially shiny fruits and veggies."

03/31/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Sigistardust, read up on the water cure for high blood pressure. You actually DO need some salt, but the good kind."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Gertal from Al: "Start off by getting a blood pressure monitor at the drugstore. Take it yourself and keep a record of what it is. Then, practice 'calming' techniques--deep breathing, etc, and learn how to get it down that way. Make a list of everything you take and then check each item to see if it can raise your bp. the dgl licorice for my ulcer would raise mine, so even 'natural' things we take can make it go up. Besides that, do some research on this site and see what else you can do. If your bp is normal when you take it yourself, then you can show this to the dr and demonstrate that he causes it to go up."

03/31/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Sigistardust: In the 21st century civilization is evil wicked masterminds coming across as enlightened knowledgeable wise men. We eat toxins that poison us. Meds make us worse. Thank God His goodies rescue us. Take activated barley, barley grass juice powder, raw cocoa powder, desiccated liver, aged garlic, skate liver oil, cayenne, expeller pressed coconut oil, black chia seeds, yucca liquid, and unrefined sea salt."

03/31/2014: Mvo from Jhb, Rsa: "Hi Sigistardust, are you drinking enough water? Check Youtube for "Your body's many cries for water" and "water cure" - hope it helps, good luck."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Yes I was going to suggest that water cure.. I am trying it myself but I am not comprehending it well. Not sure why? I do use sea salt for palpitations and this morning I used a teaspoon and just put in on my tongue and now am drinking 9 glasses of water.. I have some celtic sea salt.. I keep reading different things. Take the salt on your tongue or put the salt in water.. so not sure.. I looked at the website also.. I am also wondering how long does this take and does it have to be for a long time or is it short term?? Thanks"

04/01/2014: Baldev from Maharashtra, India: "Hi Sigistardust,

Someone on this site had posted that her son in law brought his HBP under control by drinking Eggplant water, and it was tried by me and I confirm that it does work.

Now how to do it, peel the eggplant skin off and then make small pieces and put it in a glass jar fill it with water cover it with the lid and put the jar in the fridge, after 48 hrs you can start drinking this water at least twice a day say 200 ml each time. Each time you drink this water, you can put same amount of fresh water in the jar and finish it in three days. After that you can make the fresh batch. The capacity of the jug should be around one to one and a half liter. I suggest you try this and see if it helps, I am sure if it does not help then it is not going to harm you either.

Good luck.

Baldev"

03/31/2014: Thehandyman1947 from Ohio, US : "sigistardust, google DR.HANS A NIEPER the curious man, you can buy an online book for $3.03 that explains everything, and tells you exactly what to get to rectify most heart and blood pressure problems, you're right to not take their poison drugs, also try himalayan pink salt (www.saltworks.us) this salt will only raise B P 2 to 3 points. Luckyvitamines.com has the products from dr nieper, they are reasonably priced"

[YEA]  04/01/2014: Kelly from Cambridge, Ma: "I have found that being more cognizant of my blood sugar has helped my blood pressure, when other natural methods didn't.

Blood sugar isn't something I've ever had to worry about, but during my endless research into natural alternatives to BP med's, I stumbled across some interesting information that prompted me to pay more attention to blood sugar when it comes to BP.

I see many here with BP issues write that they "eat well", no junk food, etc. However, there are foods that don't fall under the junk category that can wreak havoc with blood sugar and BP.

Whole wheat bread is a good example. Two slices of whole wheat bread (or whole wheat cereal) spike your blood sugar more than a Snickers bar. Who'da thunk it?! :)

Glycemic Index of whole wheat bread = 72. GI of a Snickers bar = 41!

After much trial and error with many natural methods to get my BP under control, what's worked best are the following:

-Keeping my blood sugar steady, (i.e. eating before I hit the "I'm starving! " mark and want to eat my own arm...haha :)

-100mg's of CoQ10 twice a day

-One capsule of Acetyl-L-Carnitine 800/Alpha Lipoic Acid 400 combo twice a day. I found the combo capsule for dirt-cheap via Spring Valley (Walmart's brand).

-Sipping potassium-rich water throughout the day. I alternate between coconut water, which is potassium-rich, and potassium broth, which is made from boiled potato peels.

-Before bed, I spray my legs and feet with magnesium chloride spray that I make myself from the quick-dissolve capsules and water.

If, as with me, other natural remedies have failed, give this one a try. So far, so good!"

04/01/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Hi Kelly.. I think you posted something before if that is the same you LOL

anyway; thanks for the info.. so far I am doing ACV, olive leaf, magnesium oil, beet root, COq10, Taurine and I drink eggplant water ..Just trying different things.. some things work and some don't but its frustrating.. actually I did try lemon water and that might have worked the best..not sure yet...also looking in the water cure..

I will def. look into what you posted.

Oh; I don't eat a lot of carbs nor sugar and don't do a lot of bread. If I do its very low carb and I am gluten free . If I eliminate anymore food I will not be eating anything...I might start jucing tomorrow..."

04/01/2014: Rebel from Somewhere Usa: "Hello! You may want to check into the benefits of cayenne pepper. Read up on this just Google, Bing or Ixquick. By the way my favorite is Ixquick.com they never record your IP Address."

04/01/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Sigistardust...Coversyl contains a drug called perindopril whose main dangerous side-effect is to cause renal failure due to the combination of high drug acidity and high blood pressure which always tends to destroy the delicate filtration network in the kidneys. So you were very right to refuse this drug.

To help you with your BP problem:

* Take 500 mgs Niacin(Vitamin B3) twice a day at meals. To avoid the niacin flush effect, take an aspirin 20 mins before you take the niacin. Or you can take the slow release form of niacin -- inositol hexanicotinate, which will not give the flush. Do not use the niacinamide form of B3 as this has no beneficial effect on blood pressure. See this article by Abram Hoffer. See this article on how to take niacin.

* Also take a tablespoon of Brewer's Yeast once every day in a drink -- B Vitamins always work better when supplemented naturally as a group because all the B vits are dependent on each other and tend to work together in concert. Niacin particularly acts to change the blood. Blood which is too thick or which has too much clumping will be more viscous with increased BP and increased strain on the heart. Niacin safely thins the blood, lowering BP to normal levels thus removing the strain on the heart.

*Supplement a source of Iodine. I find Lugol's Iodine the best (I been taking 8 drops or 50 mgs 5% LI a day for the last 8 years). You can also use other iodine forms like Iodoral if you wish. Iodoral is simply Lugol's Iodine in a pill. I regard iodine as an essential mineral element that everyone lacks in their diets today and most people are low thyroid as a result. Iodine also helps to solublize fats and proteins(including cholesterol) in the blood for better utilization and removal by the liver. Coronary heart disease, high BP etc can be caused by blockages or build up of fat proteins (called lipoproteins) in the blood. So supplementing lugols iodine acts to normalize these lipoprotein to more healthier levels. See these guidelines on how to supplement lugol's iodine. Iodine also increases energy, kills a wide variety of pathogens, prevents menstrual problems by normalizing hormones, increases bone density, reduces cysts formation, removes mercury, lead, aluminium, cadmium, arsenic, fluorine and bromine from the body as well as being the main ammunition needed for the immune system to help fight pathogens in all the mucus sites of the body.

* Reduce all diary in the diet to reduce your calcium intake. Lipoproteins are normally bound to calcium which can cause constriction and blockages in the blood vessels. Take 250 mgs of Magnesium Citrate twice a day with meals to help regulate excess calcium in the blood which may be causing contributing to your problems.

* Take Vitamin C -- 1, 000 mgs three times a day.

* Nattokinase. This is a protease enzyme that digests fibrin or dead organic matter in the blood vessels that can cause blockages and high BP. I would first try all the nutrients shown above on their own for a while first. If that doesn't help then use the nattokinse (which is expensive).

And being a vegetarian I should also add Vitamin B12(not in Brewer's Yeast) and some form of extra sulfur to your diet -- -like MSM(Methyl-sulfonyl-methane), ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) or N-Acetyl-Cysteine. See this research on essential sulfur for the body for more ideas. Vegetarians generally always lack adequate sulfur nutrients in there diets. Sulfur can also be found in small amounts in foods like eggs, garlic and onions."

04/02/2014: Sigistardust from Vancouver B.c. Canada: "Hello Bill and others who offered me help in regards to b.p on this issue. I bought some lugol’s iodine from Australia, just wonder does the product has to be refridged after opening the bottle? Something I didnt do! But I will take lugol again. Niacin seems to be also a healer, I once took niacin, but broke out in hives, which scared me I will try it again. Will start with a smaller doses, don’t mind the flush, vit b-3

Again many many thank you all of you with sound advise.!!! I will let you know my progress after 2 weeks it should show some.

Warm regards, Sigistardust"

04/02/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Bee: Dieting increases the disease state. Energy and nutrients are required to detox, nourish, strengthen, and repair the tissues. Cells do not burn vitamins and minerals as fuel. There are 2 food programs people can follow. I follow the 80/10/10 program begun by the nutritionist to Martina Navratilova. Carbs are for fuel. Fats and proteins are for structure. Mitochondrial proteins unfold when fat is below 5%/g of carbs so that insulin can attach to the receptor sites. Medium fat medium carb folds the mitochondrial proteins so carbs, insulin, and nutrients, accumulate in the plasma, causing degenerative diseases. The cell can burn small amounts of carbs when fat is high. The best way to do the high fat low carb plan is to take expeller pressed coconut oil for fuel. Eat like an athlete, feel like an athlete, my motto."

03/02/2014: Lilnor from Michigan: "Just wondering how the ACV effects tooth decay. I recently had a suprise when I had 2 cavities after adding fresh squeezed lime juice to my daily bottle of water. If I am sipping water with ACV all day will won't I be introducing acids with the lime, to my mouth environment?"

[YEA]  03/30/2014: Carly from Maryland: "I take 2 tablespoons ACV with 8oz hot water, 2 tablespoons of Organic honey and cinnamon. Its wonderful! Tastes like a hot, spiced apple cider. Or apple flavored tea."

[YEA]  03/31/2014: Lars from Boise, Idaho, Usa: "I'm 65 years old and have had palpitations since I was 16. I heard that the condition was caused by the Darvon or Darvoset pain med that I was given after surgery when I was 16. It has been taken off the market for that very reason. I have recently found that eating a Red Delicious apple gives me immediate palpitations, and would like to know why. I have them a lot when I get tired or exhausted. I have never had a doctor believe me when I complain about palpitations. They just treat me like I'm crazy or a hypochondriac. My doc now has me on Bisoprolol-HCTZ (a beta blocker) that sometimes relieves the palps but now when I miss a dose the palps go wild. I haven't found any natural remedy that has worked but am willing to try the recipes that you all have advised."

03/31/2014: Bee from New York: "Hi Lars from Idaho;

I understand what you are going through. About 2 years ago doctors bullied and scared me into beta blockers for hbp and because I said I was under stress he assumed I had palpitations.. I had some nervousness but never palpitations.. so stupid me took the medication.. Now I found a doctor who told me how to wean off the medication and I am doing it slowly but I am getting palpitations from that here and there. So what I have found to work for me is acupressure .. check utube for the points to press for stopping palpitations..Also the most unbelievable thing someone told me is that sea salt in a huge glass of water stops palpitations..and it does for me.. It might take a bit but it works.. Now I cant speak for you but its worth a try.. check earthclinic on here to see how sea salt works for that.."

03/31/2014: Nanowriter from Hotspot, Texas: "I began to get heart palpitations and found immediate relief by taking magnesium oxide."

03/31/2014: Mr. Ree from Usa: "Drink a glass of ice water in heavy hard gulps.. It will stop the palpitations immediately...

Or drink a glass of water with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt stirred in...Don't worry about the sea salt..It will raise your BP if it's low and lower it if it's high..."

03/31/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Dear Lars,

You're correct that "propoxyphene" which was branded as Darvoset and Darvon, were found to effect the electrical action of the heart. In fact, you can still seek compensation for damages. Google, "Darvon darvoset lawyers" and you can find firms that will give free case evaluations.

If this were me, I certainly proceed cautiously but read the article on AEP (google: nutrition review calcium AEP...and you'll find an article that discusses how AEP works on the cellular level to HELP the electrical action). Maybe the AEP could help with the palpation damage done by the Darvoset.

Also I have found that without sufficient "magnesium" in the system one is almost certainly going to have heart issues. I take a lot of natural vitamin E (not the synthetic form); potassium and magnesium; calcium AEP and arginine daily. Those just for the cardio system.

I also might try getting magnesium in the system by taking a few Epsom salts baths two or three times weekly for a month. Two cups of Epsom salts dissolved in warm water and then added to a warm bath and soak for twenty minutes. The magnesium sulfate with absorb into the system and is reported widely to help calm and rejuvenate. Especially helpful in "a fib" issues.

Because papaya is such a system calmer, I'd also try a few tablespoons of that daily."

04/01/2014: Toourlady89 from Hayward Ca: "Hi, Magnesium Taurate is preferable form of Magnesium for heart palpitation according to the "Magnesium Miracle" book. I have read several testimonials about how it helps, if you'd google Magnesium and palpitations there's plenty of info ..

Sea salt has some Magnesium as well but not enough to get the palpitations completely under control .. and you can only take so much sea salt safely without getting over board.."

04/01/2014: Kt from US: "Hi Lars, I just read your post wondering why eating an apple gave you immediate palpitations. Apples are coated with a wax that is a hidden source of MSG."

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Kt, I wonder if peeling that same apple would NOT produce palpitations...."

04/01/2014: Kt from Usa: "Hi Mmsg--I'm the one you wanted to keep posting "piecemeal" but haven't been on here much. I get discouraged when I know what I have learned but it is not always received well. I see so many remedies for "cures" instead of making attempts to just eliminate the cause.

ABOUT THE APPLES: When you pick up the apple the wax transfers to your fingers and as you peel, the knife transfers the wax along with your fingers to the apple. Then you ingest it. The same goes for oranges and grapefruits. You cannot wash the wax off. However, I saw a post on here, I think, that gave a ratio of vinegar and water that would remove the wax after soaking for a short time.

It's not worth the trouble for me to do that. One time I had gotten some good ol' Ivory Liquid that was reported to be digestible (original formula) and scrubbed the grapefruit skin but I just don't want to do that. I learned about the wax from Jack Samuels. I sometimes get apples and scrub them but I also cook them before I eat them. Eating the skin is still important.

Because our fruits and vegetables have been genetically modified in one way or another, raw is no longer safe. I get the canned water/juice packed apricots and peaches for my fruit. They have been blanched and are easier to digest. Sometimes if they seem too firm I cook them a little more. I don't think I can give the brand name of applesauce I purchase but it is the only one in a glass jar and has "Natural Plus" on the label. I get the concentrated "country style" orange juice because it has the pulp. I cook all vegetables until tender.

Mmsg, I hope I didn't unload too much on ya!"

04/01/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Thanks Kt for all your info! For now, I peel all fruits and veggies possible. Maybe here in Europe it's safer, who knows? I try to stay away from especially shiny fruits and veggies."

03/30/2014: Folashade from Nigeria: "I have read about the ulcer remedy and am much interested in Skim milk banana mix. Pls what is the Slippery Elm powder? Thank u"

03/30/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Folashade,

Slippery Elm powder is a powder made from the bark of a Slippery Elm tree. It is very nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. It is native to North America, so I am not sure how you would get it in Nigeria. I am afraid the milk and banana without the slippery elm powder would not be effective. Slippery Elm Bark powder is a little expensive but a little goes a long way. I have found it to be wonderful for issues in the digestive system.

~Mama to Many~"

03/30/2014: Tony from Tn, Usa: "You know what's even better from step #1 in this drink? Replace the skim milk with pure raw milk. Can be reduced fat or whole raw milk. Raw milk has TONS of enzymes and great for any digestive problems. Best to also choose raw milk from grass-fed cows only. Thanks & God Bless!"

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Bill,

I have a similar hip issue; mine is related to pelvis shift problem. I have some scoliosis and the lower back is turned a bit and also the pelvis. So my problem is skeletal basically. My right leg, back side of leg above knee, if I've been driving in my car for a while starts aching, something like a cramp but not a cramping; just aching...like it needs stretching. Well, that's what helps. I do a lot of "karate" styled stretching. The more I do, the less the problem manifests itself.

Don't mean to say this is your problem; I'm just playing off your issue for anyone out there who might have similar issues...to add to the index of possibilities.

By the way, I love how you list the nutritional items in your post and then describe what that nutrient does. Your posts are always so informative."

03/31/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Dave...I always appreciate comments and new ideas -- thanks for your input.

Well, my strange hip problem appears to be rapidly receding. I seems to be clear of the shooting pains now although the compression feeling in the left hip region is still there(but fading too). I doubled my dose of Organic Brewer's Yeast a couple of days ago to two tablespoons and this seems to have greatly helped. Brewer's Yeast contains all sorts of other heavyweight nutrient goodies besides the B vitamins including Selenium, Coenzyme Q10 and beta glucan. And Brewer's Yeast is cheap as well as natural.

I also sometimes get the leg cramps that you mention -- at night mostly -- and I know that this problem for me is mainly due to a lack of potassium/magnesium. I usually get the leg cramps after taking turpentine or Makabuhay(Tinospora cordifolia) because these two protocols have diuretic action -- they remove water and minerals from the body and I always forget to add minerals into these protocols.

I always read your comments on using Colloidal Silver. This is a most useful protocol for any blood infections like you have said. I haven't been able to find any CS in the Philippines yet but I will probably be buying some again off the internet soon. For now, I just rely on nutrients like Lugol's Iodine, Methylene Blue, Borax, Hydrogen Peroxide, Turpentine, DMSO etc against the various different types of blood born infections.

I am also looking to start taking enemas regularly for the first time and have been studying them recently. The reason for this new interest is that I have seen the amazing benefits and results -- first hand -- on the autism site that I'm involved with at the moment. The kids are taking enemas on a daily basis and their health is undoubtedly improving rapidly. The coffee enema is a must to clear out all the poisons from my liver and body. Then there is the soda enema, the milk and salt enema(gets rid of excess mucus from the intestines), the MMS enema(parasites), the Iodine enema, the turpentine enema(with soap) etc -- I expect to be having hours of fun experimenting with my new enema kit and Lord only knows what sort of "rust" is going to come tumbling out of my old back pipe...!!"

03/31/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello again Bill,

Thank you for the update on the "hip" issue.

About the enemas .... Dr. Nick Gonzales (MD) in Manhattan, the renowned cancer doctor, has enemas as a major part of his anti cancer protocol. That comes from his mentor under whom he studies; Dr William Kelley (who was a dentist but developed Dr Beard's ideas about the use of the enzyme "pancreatin"...). But his are all coffee enemas so interesting the many variations you are going to use. Looking forward to the outcome.

Your student,

dave"

04/01/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Dave...Dr William Kelly was very successful against cancer and Nick Gonzales has been just as succesful. I read somewhere that in Nick's Metabolic Protocol for cancer, his patients take between 150 to 170 pills a day, as well as diet, enemas etc. In Max Gerson's cancer protocol, his cure appeared to be almost solely based on defending the liver at all costs -- by getting all the poisons and toxins out of the body as fast as possible using both the coffee enemas and castor oil laxatives at the same time (thus avoiding re-absorption and redistribution of both cancer toxins and heavy metals via the colon). For each cancer patient (all of them usually with Stage 4 cancer where the doctors had already given up hope), Gerson gave them 4 enemas a day and 4 enemas during the sleeping hours. That's 8 enemas every 24 hours!! Interestingly, Max Gerson originally started curing people of TB in 1928 with this protocol. Then, so the story goes, someone aproached him desperate to try his therapy for someone in the familly with cancer in the 1930s and his protocol worked -- and the rest is history.

Gerson's strategy of always protecting the liver is therefore pretty logical. Walter Last has written about pleomorphic microbes and describes his own belief that, especially in chronic autoimmune diseases, we have a sludge build-up in our blood(as we get older) that cannot be cleared -- so it never goes away but just keeps building up. It is here that this sludge -- which contains bits of proteins, DNA and RNA -- can suddenly develop on their own to become viruses. Depending on the state of the body at the time, these new dangerous pathogens will simply adapt and change into viruses, bacteria or fungus as their living medium(the host body) demands and end up causing or contributing to our vast array of idiopathic and autoimmune diseases that we have today. See Walter Last's detailed article here.

So this is where protease enzymes and other useful and helpful liver protocols(such as the coffee enema, ALA, Milk Thistle, Selenium, MSM etc) will help to clear these toxins, heavy metals, proteins and sludge from the blood.

Doctors are completely unable to cure autoimmune diseases because they think like this: One Disease -- One Germ -- One Cure. How wrong or dumb can they be ? Their strategy and treatment for any chronic auto-immune disease is always palliative -- just treat the symptoms. So its a fail for them in my book.

That's why treatments like CS or MMS or Hydrogen Peroxide are so useful -- they kill a wide range of pathogens in the blood.

Of all the high, respected professions in this world, I find it most peculiar that being a doctor is NOT a performance related profession (in terms of lives saved or improved). If modern medicine were indeed performance related then I'm pretty sure that there would be alot of doctors and specialists who would be jobless out on the street mumbling, "...But I was following the Standard of Care Manual...Honest!! ...And they still died!! ". I guess doctoring is no longer a free-thinking, common sense profession anymore. And, of course, DO NO HARM doesn't enter into any part of the equation now where another drug sale is involved.

Sorry, ranting a bit..."

03/30/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Ashli,

I am sorry to hear about your baby's severe respiratory symptoms! Did this begin with a change in diet, a new pet, an illness? If breastfeeding, have you tried dietary changes? If formula feeding, have you changed formulas?

Perhaps you already are, but I would avoid all dairy products for your child until this issue is resolved. (and for you, if you are still breastfeeding.)

Does your child have any other health problems?

There are a few things I would consider trying if this were my child.

Nettle tea - steep the tea bag or leaves for 15 minutes (off heat) and sweeten (not with honey.) If he could take in a couple of Tablespoons two or three times a day, that may help with this if it is allergy related. Make a new batch every other day.

My new favorite thing for a cough in my family is to use colloidal silver in a nebulizer a few times a day. I have never done it with one that young, but my two year old has done it. You can also put a couple of drops of colloidal silver in the nose a few times a day, though this may sting. I have used 10ppm in the nebulizer and the nose. For good measure, I would put a couple of drops in each ear a couple of times a day, too.

Heritage Essential Oils has a great oil blend called, "Lung Healing." I have used an essential oil nebulizer in a child's room at night for cough and congestion.

I hope you find your solution soon. Please do keep us posted!

~Mama to Many~ "

06/09/2013: Alyson from Leesburg, Va: "Hi Diane, I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis and have had eight mild attacks since August. I'm tired of the antibiotics and want to start the regime with the Aloe Vera, Papaya and Grapefruit seed extract. Could you please tell me what amounts your husband takes that made such an amazing difference? I have Cipro because I feel the pain starting again, but am holding off taking it until I can try a natural approach first. Thanks for any advice!"

03/30/2014: Trishaann from Paulding, Ohio: "How often a day, and what are the amounts of each ingredient to make the drink? Would love to start this for relief!!"

03/30/2014: Trishaann from Paulding, Ohio: "How often a day, and what are the amounts of each ingredient to make the drink? Would love to start this for relief!!"

04/02/2014: Sam from Houston, Tx: "Amounts of ingredient. How often."

06/09/2013: Alyson from Leesburg, Va: "Hi Diane, I have been diagnosed with diverticulitis and have had eight mild attacks since August. I'm tired of the antibiotics and want to start the regime with the Aloe Vera, Papaya and Grapefruit seed extract. Could you please tell me what amounts your husband takes that made such an amazing difference? I have Cipro because I feel the pain starting again, but am holding off taking it until I can try a natural approach first. Thanks for any advice!"

03/30/2014: Trishaann from Paulding, Ohio: "How often a day, and what are the amounts of each ingredient to make the drink? Would love to start this for relief!!"

03/30/2014: Trishaann from Paulding, Ohio: "How often a day, and what are the amounts of each ingredient to make the drink? Would love to start this for relief!!"

04/02/2014: Sam from Houston, Tx: "Amounts of ingredient. How often."

03/30/2014: Folashade from Nigeria: "I have read about the ulcer remedy and am much interested in Skim milk banana mix. Pls what is the Slippery Elm powder? Thank u"

03/30/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Folashade,

Slippery Elm powder is a powder made from the bark of a Slippery Elm tree. It is very nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. It is native to North America, so I am not sure how you would get it in Nigeria. I am afraid the milk and banana without the slippery elm powder would not be effective. Slippery Elm Bark powder is a little expensive but a little goes a long way. I have found it to be wonderful for issues in the digestive system.

~Mama to Many~"

03/30/2014: Tony from Tn, Usa: "You know what's even better from step #1 in this drink? Replace the skim milk with pure raw milk. Can be reduced fat or whole raw milk. Raw milk has TONS of enzymes and great for any digestive problems. Best to also choose raw milk from grass-fed cows only. Thanks & God Bless!"

03/30/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Wow. You drank a quart of ACV over three days? Seems like a lot, but I have to try this. I either have gallstones or something. I use ACV but not that much."

03/28/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Juliana...I had bunions on both feet for many years and it wasn't till I came to the Philippines that I got rid of them completely. I had two large bunions, one on the top of my big toe and one at the base -- on both feet.

Doctors seem to believe that bunions are caused genetically or by rubbing on the shoe. I think this is bunk. Bunions are caused by deep-seated subdermal fungal/bacterial infestations in these regions. I also had very hard and unusual callous build up all around the back of my heels. And when you think about it, a foot inside a shoe wearing socks etc is a prime region for sweat build up and infections.

What's more, when I came to the Philippines and wore simple sandals and flip-flops every day (not shoes) my bunions still did not improve.

The fastest way to get rid of bunions/hard skin build-up on the feet is to first shave these regions down to the normal skin if you can and then apply a disinfectant like iodine to get rid of any discreet fungal/bacterial infections sub-dermally.

I would also not recommend topical application of lugol's iodine alone. Only about 4%-8% of the iodine is absorbed into the skin this way. But if you use a 50-50 mix of one teaspoon of 70% DMSO(Dimethyl-sulfoxide) and one teaspoon lugol's iodine on the shaved bunion regions, you will get much faster results because of the penetrative and transdermal carrier abilities of DMSO. In other words DMSO carries much more iodine into the skin transdermally giving you faster and quicker outcomes. DMSO is also an anti-inflammatory and will reduce the pain. Result: All bunion pathogens killed with no more bunion formation thereafter. "

03/30/2014: Happy from Up The Creek In WVa, US: "Juliana & Bill; I have no experience treating foot calluses, [= bunions ?] but I found this nifty, simple, cure on earthclinic.com at Vitamin A cure for bunions by Joyce from Tennessee. She quotes Dr. Jonathin Wright's research."

EC: Read more about Activated Charcoal here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/charcoal.html

08/04/2008: Joyce from Joelton, Tn: "Hi Annabelle, if your IBS has been a lifelong problem, try eliminating bleached flour from your foods - go with whole grain cereals and breads & pastas - or least unbleached flour. Eliminating bleached flour got rid of my lifelong digestive complaints - but whole grains also increases fiber in your diet and eliminates the constipation problems. Also when you cook beans (dry) add l/4 tsp. of ground ginger to a pound of beans. You won't taste the ginger but you will also have less gas. If you continue to have the gas/bloating on whole grains, you might need to be checked out for gluten intolerance. Of course you can check that out for yourself by leaving all all wheat products and see if it makes a difference."

03/30/2014: Whisperingsage from Northeastern California: "Another help for the beans is to soak them 2-3 days. Rinse and refill water each day. All seeds and beans have phytic acid, and antienzyme chemicals that prevent sprouting except for ideal circumstances- this is why we can eliminate some of these antinutrients by soaking."

[YEA]  03/30/2014: Momto2 from Mn: "I was diagnosed in 2010 with diverticulitis. In 2011 I had a flare up and was told (by a separate doctor that had diagnosed me) that flare ups should not be happening, and if I had another it meant surgery. Well, that scared the life out of me so in 2013 when I had another flare up I saw yet another doctor. She also mentioned surgery. All 3 times I had the Cipro/Flagyl combo and hated the way they made me feel and the metallic taste. I had my 4th flare start last week and was adamant not to see a doctor nor hear the word "surgery". I started to research to see what my alternatives were and came upon this site. After reading about Aloe and Papaya I decided I would try that and if it didn't work I would (reluctantly) make an appointment to go in.

I bought Aloe Vera caps and Papaya with Mint; within one day I was already seeing improvement and now I am on my third day and although I know I am not 100% feeling better, I am 100% certain I will not be going to see a doctor to get antibiotics. I am thrilled beyond belief and so thankful to have found the feedback I found on this site.

I am going to stay on a daily regimen of Aloe Vera to see if I can remain free of attacks, but glad to know I have alternatives to antibiotics."

03/30/2014: Ted from Bangkok, Thailand: "Low temperature may be low thyroid functions. There are 3 supplements which increases metabolism, logol's iodine, 2 mg dose of lithium, and 400 mcg of selenium yeast. Lysine doesn't increase potency of other drugs since most people are deficient anyway. But low immune system for most people besides lysine are zinc and threonine. The thinking as why lysine increases potency had a lot to do with helping the immune system more then potency. The lithium is ideally taken at night as it makes a person sleepy as same as lugol's iodine. The infected tooth oregano is too irritating I would try clove oil as it is traditionally used it tooth problems is better. Check saliva pH it maybe below 6.5 which make tooth easily infected. To alkalize saliva, would try potassium citrate.

For kidney pain, a simple remedy is lime or lemon juice as citrates remove calcium deposits that causes cyst which causes pain. Another cause is uric acid from alcohol and fructose in fruits and honey and wine.

Ted"

[YEA]  03/30/2014: J London from Mt: "Note to things that can mimic food poisoning (from personal experience ) ... appendicitis .. & ... food allergy ... alfafa leaves in "Super food blends" ... or cheap "clorophyl" .. which may be just crushed alfafa in a gel cap ... can cause internal intestinal / stomach rash. Neither ACV or charcoal will help. If you have "Hay Fever" .. consider this possibility .. just time for recovery & avoidance ..."

03/18/2008: Star Z. from London, UK: "Please, is it possible to update Lynne from canada's entry of 1/19/08? What are her more recent stats? Thanks. Star Z. Living positive"

08/09/2010: J from Manila, Philippines: "I would like to know now what was your status right now? I really want to know if this Virgin Coconut Oil is real or I mean will help to treat HIV. What happened now to your health- is there any good effect on you? Can you please share your experience with us we really appreciate your story. Thanks and may Good Lord Bless our Way"

[YEA]  03/29/2014: Ruackel Easton from Guyana: "I have had a patient of mine that is HIV positive using coconut oil as part of the natural therapy, they drink it, cook with it, and use on skin and the cd4 went from 370 to 672 in one week, well I guess it has to be also due in part to the lifestyle change they had to take, viral load is also low, venous blood pH is 7.5 ( normal is 7.35) it's not just using some remedy if you continue to consume average western diet your immunity wouldnt be able to protect you. read up Dr Clark Hulda cure for HIV it works or contact me at ruackeleaston(at)yahoo(dot)com"

03/30/2014: Barb from Pittsburgh Pa: "I love the reader who wrote drink while holding a rabbits foot... sounds like something out of the X-Files. I can see Mulder's face right now."

03/30/2014: Folashade from Nigeria: "I have read about the ulcer remedy and am much interested in Skim milk banana mix. Pls what is the Slippery Elm powder? Thank u"

03/30/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Folashade,

Slippery Elm powder is a powder made from the bark of a Slippery Elm tree. It is very nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. It is native to North America, so I am not sure how you would get it in Nigeria. I am afraid the milk and banana without the slippery elm powder would not be effective. Slippery Elm Bark powder is a little expensive but a little goes a long way. I have found it to be wonderful for issues in the digestive system.

~Mama to Many~"

03/30/2014: Tony from Tn, Usa: "You know what's even better from step #1 in this drink? Replace the skim milk with pure raw milk. Can be reduced fat or whole raw milk. Raw milk has TONS of enzymes and great for any digestive problems. Best to also choose raw milk from grass-fed cows only. Thanks & God Bless!"

03/30/2014: Samantha from New York, Ny: "I wanted to add that Peppermint tea works also in totally clearing my sinuses! I think that the Peppermint and Raspberry Teas are the most effective for sinus clearing."

[YEA]  04/01/2014: Tim from Seattle, WA: "Rooibos tea cleared up my sinuses after suffering for 4 years. I got very stuffy from it initially, and almost quit taking it (but wanted to continue for added health benefits), and all of a sudden one day I realized that I it cleared me out. I guess it took about two weeks of taking the Rooibos tea on and off before it cleared me."

03/30/2014: Yogo from Alabama: "What honey did u use, any kind or one specifically?"

11/04/2008: Jessica from St. Louis, MO U.S.A.: "Actually, if you take acidophilus while on antibiotics, the antibiotics will kill the bacteria in the supplement you are taking and you just wasted your money. It's best to wait one week after you end your prescribed antibiotics to begin a pro-biotic.

Three drops of oil of oregano (a natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal) from a tincture three to four times a day and 1200 mg of cranberry (which keeps the infection from spreading) in the morning and no-sugar-added cranberry juice at night will help."

01/20/2009: Sarah from Portland, OR: "Actually it is good to take acidophilus when taking antibiotics. just be sure to take the acidophilus 2 - 3 hours after taking the antibiotic because yes the antibiotic will kill the aciophilus if taken at the same time. waiting 2-3 hours after will replenish the good bacteria in your system that the antibiotics kill as well as the bad bacteria. Doing this will speed healing time. It is also good to continue the acidophilus a few days after ending the antibiotics."

03/08/2009: Tiffany from Los Angeles, CA: "No holistic treatment of a bacterial infection is complete without probiotics. Using a natural antibiotic can kill the bacteria causing the symptoms, but without repopulating the body with it's greatest natural defenders, probiotics, you haven't healed the underlying problem of bacterial imbalance (too many pathogenic colonies, not enough beneficial ones).

It is in fact a good idea to take probiotics concurrently with antibiotics. Doing so has been shown in clinical studies to reduce the incidence of negative side effects, such as diarrhea. I would continue probiotic treatment for at least two weeks after antibiotics, as your beneficial bacteria are 70% of your immune system and absolutely essential to your body's ability to digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. If you are having any symptoms of indigestion (gas, bloating, belching, constipation, diarrhea), probiotics are in order.

Like most things, not all probiotics are created equal. While acidophilus is very aggressive toward pathogens, a multi-strain probiotic will provide even more benefit. Your body is home to innumerable strains of bacteria. Also, a symbiotic, or a supplement in which the probiotics are still attached in an organic bond with the medium (food) they have cultured, will provide the most benefit as these bacteria are stabilized by that organic bond and have easy access to all the fiber they need in order to colonize successfully. These are available in ultra-potent yogurt-like drinks (sold as a supplement) and also pill form. Feel free to email me if you are interested in specific products which fit into this category.

Be good to your bugs!"

08/12/2009: Erin from Naperville, Illinois: "Actually, Sarah is right. You should take acidophilus while taking an antibiotic either in the form of yogurt or a probiotic. While the antibiotic does kill good and bad bacteria, you need to keep replenishing your good bacteria to prevent getting a secondary infection. With no good bacteria whatsoever in your system, you are wide open to any infection. Whenever I take an antibiotic, I always have to take a cup of yogurt daily with it or I will end up another, often worse, infection somewhere else."

[YEA]  01/19/2011: Jaclyn from Clarkston, Michigan: "Worked amazingly. Well into bladder infection, because I was trying cranberry pills and ACV. I added oil of oregano, and it started to ease up, but definitely still there. I got Acidophilus and Garlic and started taking those, and my bladder infection is GONE."

02/10/2012: Marina from Chicago, Il: "I am responding to a general thread on bladder infections and uti- to say that we keep coconut oil ovules made with a drop of lavender essential oil in our women's health care clinic, and they seem to knock out bladder infections - best to address at the earliest symptom, which is generally a slight burning upon urination. Taking a few glassfuls of water to which 1 t. of cranberry concentrate (unsweetened) is added is also a helpful adjunct to this treatment- along with rest!"

03/30/2014: Deb from British Columbia, Canada: "I have had UTI's after sex since menopause and I ALWAYS pee after sex so it isn't that which has caused it. I drink lots of water, have tried cranberry juice, and always end up having to get antibiotics. I also am obviously not on contraception so that does not cause it. My Mom mentioned a friend of hers who had terrible UTI's constantly and acidophilus cleared it up within days. So I will be trying this soon and see if it works for me."

01/12/2014: Natty from England, Uk: "Any luck with the castor oil for Pterygium? Anyone kindly give us some outcome with using the Castor Oil? I was diagnosed with Pterygium this week, I have been searching online as there is not cure for Pterygium, only surgery wise.

I am heartbroken and had been in tears over this. I am only 30 years old female, my GP didn't tell me much about it and nothing to worry about until it effected my vision and just send me away. I am seeing another doctor next week and as I want another second opinion.

So I have been using the pure castor oil since yesterday, twice a day into my eye, worth a try and see for the next two weeks or so. If that doesn't work, I am going to try the Apple Cider Vinegar route. If that doesn't work, then I am going to think about having surgery before it's get too serious.

Anyone write any successes stories on here, I would love to hear from you. Anyone know any decent eye doctor in England? Anyone had surgery in England for Pterygium?

I really upset over this! N"

02/27/2014: Elle from New Zealand: "Hi. I'm in my 30's too and mine is progressively getting bigger.

The castor oil didn't make mine go away but does seem to make it lighter. I fully intend to try ACV. All the health professionals I have spoken to all say its tied up with the liver! And that it's an underlying issue. I thought my liver was fine although I do like to have a couple of drinks every day which is hard to give up.

The thought of surgery terrifies me! I will update if ACV works at all. I have also tried colloidal silver in the eyes to no avail :("

[NAY]  03/30/2014: Natty from England, Uk: "Hi Elle,

Castor Oil or ACV didn't work.

My Pterygium is growing, I had mine almost a year now. I am sure I am developing another one in my left eye. :(

Surgery is the only way to remove this ugly Pterygium, my ophthalmologist said he will remove it and seeing him soon to discuss surgery. I am worry about reoccurrence, it could come back."

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hey there Larry,

Re: Relationship of telomeres and eczema

I'd be surprised if a relationship were found between a chromosome's telomeres and eczema. Maybe I'm confused on what you are referencing. Sorry if I am.

But since creams haven't helped you, there is a lot on Earth Clinic on what might be causing severe eczema. Look under "Ailments" and you'll find ideas.

One thing that I'm impressed with on calming an acidic system is papaya...the fruit. I've found it helps with digestion and better skin. You can take the inside skin of the papaya and coat the surface of the skin and that is a soothing "facial." There are some good sites on papaya by a Google search.

Also, have you tried an Earth Clinic favorite for alkalizing....baking soda in water on empty stomach? A third teaspoon in a glass of water can work wonders. And of course by way of diet: I'd get OFF coffee, and other acidic products for a month to test whether going "acid free" as much as possible could help.

Also, back to a useful cream; once when I had a pretty severe case of scalp and facial eczema I found an aloe vera cream helped. I reasoned that the eczema was like a burn to the skin and so I treated it with an anti burn topical. Really turned my condition around."

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Larry: One of the best longevity experts took an exclusive telomere lengthening supplement made from astagalus for two years. After doing further research he concluded that this was actually harmful. Nutrients work together in concert like a symphony. Raw organic produce and raw grass fed whole foods have the most active nutrients with the highest energy levels."

[NAY]  03/29/2014: Ruackel Easton from Guyana: "Avoid aloe vera, onions, garlic and carrots while you are HIV positive. Research for yourself the origin and negative effect on your health."

04/02/2010: Cynthia from Jacksonville, Alabama: "Actually, I read somewhere on the net that almonds can be a thyroid blocker, as in almond milk. Probably a few almonds are fine but drinking the milk all the time can be problematic. We quit drinking almond milk and went back to lactose free milk. I felt better, along with eating less soy and getting iodine supplements in a woman's multivitimin. Over doing soy really flattened me out."

08/31/2013: Mary from Boston, Ma: "Avoid soy like the plague! It is poison! Corn and soy are the 2 worst foods containing GMO!"

03/29/2014: Juliana from Canada: "Here is some info I received today concerning the soy and low thyroid issues and root cause of it.info from holistic Doctor Brownstein..Blessings to all. http://w3.newsmax.com/LP/Health/DRB/Thyroid-Disorder-Video"

01/04/2012: Nat from Toronto, Ontario: "Thanks for this post! I have mostly eliminated gluten from my diet but can't help but eat it sometimes... I'm a dessert fan. I have noticed recently over the holidays that my skin was irritated in various places and suspected it was due to my eating habits.

Good to read it's not just me. I'll be gluten free for 2012."

[WORKED TEMPORARILY]  03/29/2014: Jw from Sacramento, Ca, : "I'm not saying it might not be the answer for some, but I didn't get "The Itch" until after I'd given up gluten for several months!

Reading all the good advice, thank you everyone who is posting on this embarrassing business!

I'm now wondering if a new probiotic might be the issue, or just general candida (as many have said) although I have don't have some of the symptoms of that (no coated tongue, no thready morning saliva in a water glass) I do see white, mucus-y clumps in the water with my stools."

12/10/2010: Nydad from Deer Park, New York: "Hi Lavoras.. My son has been diagnosed with EE as well less than a year ago and we are using prevacid and going through alternative route for a while now. We did not see much improvment but still searching for the right option. Can you share your experience with Chinese medicine as we are trying to go that route ourselves. Thank you."

03/29/2014: Elena from Pa: "Hi, my son is 7 he has been struggling all his life with stomach problems as a baby he didn't gain weight and he rejected a lot of foods. He has a scope and other tests. Finally a blood test showed this is what he has. The Dr is gonna another scope to do biopsys. My son was tested for allergies and he has several, cinnamon, turkey, carrots, cantalope. Oranges and orange juice really hurt him. I! Trying to find receipts for him. And other medicines. He won't touch the ginger tea at all. I'm starting to eliminate foods. Any suggestions that may bring to his Dr and see what he says. By the way his Dr is not one to just put him on meds. Any websites you may have to help, or any advice. Thank you"

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Elena: Colostrum 21oz jar is best."

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Elena,

Re son with digestive problems:

Test Papaya. Just a quarter teaspoon on end of spoon to start with. Papaya is magic for digestive problems."

03/29/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Elena,

I am sorry your little one is suffering this way!

The first thing that comes to my mind is slippery elm bark. It is nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. If he can swallow capsules, you can give it to him that way. I mix a teaspoon with some water or mix it in oatmeal and sweeten it. My children think this is awful, though. (But they will admit that it helps. :) )

Activated charcoal is also helpful to the digestive tract. It is anti-inflammatory and will draw out toxins, bacteria, etc. He could try tablets (swallow or chew) or put 1/4 teaspoon in some water and drink it. Do not take within 2 hours of medication. One tablet or 1/4 teaspoon once a day. It will make the stool dark.

Kefir would also be good for healing in his gut.

Some kind of detoxifying bath would be good. You could do epsom salt or baking soda bath a few times a week. (1 cup of either in a warm bath for 20 minutes.)

If he would drink some fresh lemon juice in his water, that may be helpful. (You could add a bit of natural sweetener, also, to make it more palatable.) This would be helpful for the ph of the body. You might even check his ph with ph test strips and see if he is acidic. There is a lot of information on this site about that.

Avacados are nutritious and pretty gentle. Also, extra virgin coconut oil would be good in his diet. Some find bananas helpful. (If he doesn't like bananas, you could put them in a kefir smoothie.)

Is gut flora imbalance a possibility? (from antibiotic use.) Are parasites a possibility?

Please keep us posted.

~Mama to Many~"

03/29/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Elena...I think that your son has candida and possibly other pathogenic infections in his intestinal tract. Esophigitis, stomach problems and allergy symptoms are well known to be associated with candida as the cause. If your son has a white tongue(instead of a healthy pink tongue) this is another positive indication for candida.

To check your son for candida you can also do this simple questionnaire:

Online Candida Questionnaire

Unfortunately, doctor's tests are not very accurate at diagnosing candida imbalance or dominance from just stool or urine tests.

There is an effective child's protocol for candida that Walter Last recommends for getting rid of parasites as well as candida -- here is the link to the protocol:

Walter Last's Child Candida Protocol

Also, I would avoid giving your son any antibiotics whatsoever. Antibiotics will make the candida condition much more virulent and your son's condition will just get worse and spread. See this link.

For more explanations concerning Walter Last's approach on how to get rid of candida/parasites -- see this link.

I have been working with a private autism group of parents and they have been using Walter Last's Protocol(including turpentine) on their children with serious ASD disorders with some remarkable physical and mental improvements. Children with autism are always usually heavily infected with parasites, candida and other associated bacteria. It is the waste toxins from these pathogens -- particularly from candida -- that cause these mental and physical problems."

09/05/2013: Carly from Wa, Usa: "Hi Robert Henry,

It is so good to hear from you.... Glad you are doing well. I always enjoy your posts. Now I want some apple sauce.... Darn it! ;-) I will have to look into what a rife machine is. I know I read about it a while back, but forget now what exactly one is / does. Happy Fall to you and yours!"

03/29/2014: Anthony from Philadelphia: "Hi Henry,

how long have you been using the rife machine? I have c.diff and SIBO- small intestinal bacteria overgrowth. Do you think this would help? I have food allergies, colitis, and skin sissies from the all. I'm not sure if the investment is worth it? Is this machine expensive? Thank you in advance!"

03/29/2014: Robert Henry from Ten Mile , Tn: "HI U ATHONY , , , , , , , , , , At my age, I'm just taking one terrible trouble at a time. Right now I 've got a crushed T 12 vertebrae that is consuming all my attention. I bought a Rife machine after I had defeated lymphoma and figured cancer would be back for a visit. A broke back came first.

Don't know all your health problems and am not an expert. Seems to me that you should probably look at cleaning up your innards before you take on a Rife machine. Yep, it's expensive as all get out. My suggestion is to buy Dr Hulda Clark's book and clean up your body in the order she suggests.

My latest project is building Crappie Condo's from bamboo cane soes we can fill our freezers with fish. Hell to be poor, living off the land, and jus barely getting by. If you are living on store bought stuff then that is the reason you have health problems. First thing to do is bake your own bread. Bread is no longer bread, it is a chemical compound that has weight and takes up space. It was once called matter. Now it is called bread.

I have researched why I have bone problems and it is due to taking a Big Pharma drug for 15 years. Will know better in the next life.

=====OLE ROBERT HENRY========"

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Bill,

I have a similar hip issue; mine is related to pelvis shift problem. I have some scoliosis and the lower back is turned a bit and also the pelvis. So my problem is skeletal basically. My right leg, back side of leg above knee, if I've been driving in my car for a while starts aching, something like a cramp but not a cramping; just aching...like it needs stretching. Well, that's what helps. I do a lot of "karate" styled stretching. The more I do, the less the problem manifests itself.

Don't mean to say this is your problem; I'm just playing off your issue for anyone out there who might have similar issues...to add to the index of possibilities.

By the way, I love how you list the nutritional items in your post and then describe what that nutrient does. Your posts are always so informative."

03/31/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Dave...I always appreciate comments and new ideas -- thanks for your input.

Well, my strange hip problem appears to be rapidly receding. I seems to be clear of the shooting pains now although the compression feeling in the left hip region is still there(but fading too). I doubled my dose of Organic Brewer's Yeast a couple of days ago to two tablespoons and this seems to have greatly helped. Brewer's Yeast contains all sorts of other heavyweight nutrient goodies besides the B vitamins including Selenium, Coenzyme Q10 and beta glucan. And Brewer's Yeast is cheap as well as natural.

I also sometimes get the leg cramps that you mention -- at night mostly -- and I know that this problem for me is mainly due to a lack of potassium/magnesium. I usually get the leg cramps after taking turpentine or Makabuhay(Tinospora cordifolia) because these two protocols have diuretic action -- they remove water and minerals from the body and I always forget to add minerals into these protocols.

I always read your comments on using Colloidal Silver. This is a most useful protocol for any blood infections like you have said. I haven't been able to find any CS in the Philippines yet but I will probably be buying some again off the internet soon. For now, I just rely on nutrients like Lugol's Iodine, Methylene Blue, Borax, Hydrogen Peroxide, Turpentine, DMSO etc against the various different types of blood born infections.

I am also looking to start taking enemas regularly for the first time and have been studying them recently. The reason for this new interest is that I have seen the amazing benefits and results -- first hand -- on the autism site that I'm involved with at the moment. The kids are taking enemas on a daily basis and their health is undoubtedly improving rapidly. The coffee enema is a must to clear out all the poisons from my liver and body. Then there is the soda enema, the milk and salt enema(gets rid of excess mucus from the intestines), the MMS enema(parasites), the Iodine enema, the turpentine enema(with soap) etc -- I expect to be having hours of fun experimenting with my new enema kit and Lord only knows what sort of "rust" is going to come tumbling out of my old back pipe...!!"

03/31/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello again Bill,

Thank you for the update on the "hip" issue.

About the enemas .... Dr. Nick Gonzales (MD) in Manhattan, the renowned cancer doctor, has enemas as a major part of his anti cancer protocol. That comes from his mentor under whom he studies; Dr William Kelley (who was a dentist but developed Dr Beard's ideas about the use of the enzyme "pancreatin"...). But his are all coffee enemas so interesting the many variations you are going to use. Looking forward to the outcome.

Your student,

dave"

04/01/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Dave...Dr William Kelly was very successful against cancer and Nick Gonzales has been just as succesful. I read somewhere that in Nick's Metabolic Protocol for cancer, his patients take between 150 to 170 pills a day, as well as diet, enemas etc. In Max Gerson's cancer protocol, his cure appeared to be almost solely based on defending the liver at all costs -- by getting all the poisons and toxins out of the body as fast as possible using both the coffee enemas and castor oil laxatives at the same time (thus avoiding re-absorption and redistribution of both cancer toxins and heavy metals via the colon). For each cancer patient (all of them usually with Stage 4 cancer where the doctors had already given up hope), Gerson gave them 4 enemas a day and 4 enemas during the sleeping hours. That's 8 enemas every 24 hours!! Interestingly, Max Gerson originally started curing people of TB in 1928 with this protocol. Then, so the story goes, someone aproached him desperate to try his therapy for someone in the familly with cancer in the 1930s and his protocol worked -- and the rest is history.

Gerson's strategy of always protecting the liver is therefore pretty logical. Walter Last has written about pleomorphic microbes and describes his own belief that, especially in chronic autoimmune diseases, we have a sludge build-up in our blood(as we get older) that cannot be cleared -- so it never goes away but just keeps building up. It is here that this sludge -- which contains bits of proteins, DNA and RNA -- can suddenly develop on their own to become viruses. Depending on the state of the body at the time, these new dangerous pathogens will simply adapt and change into viruses, bacteria or fungus as their living medium(the host body) demands and end up causing or contributing to our vast array of idiopathic and autoimmune diseases that we have today. See Walter Last's detailed article here.

So this is where protease enzymes and other useful and helpful liver protocols(such as the coffee enema, ALA, Milk Thistle, Selenium, MSM etc) will help to clear these toxins, heavy metals, proteins and sludge from the blood.

Doctors are completely unable to cure autoimmune diseases because they think like this: One Disease -- One Germ -- One Cure. How wrong or dumb can they be ? Their strategy and treatment for any chronic auto-immune disease is always palliative -- just treat the symptoms. So its a fail for them in my book.

That's why treatments like CS or MMS or Hydrogen Peroxide are so useful -- they kill a wide range of pathogens in the blood.

Of all the high, respected professions in this world, I find it most peculiar that being a doctor is NOT a performance related profession (in terms of lives saved or improved). If modern medicine were indeed performance related then I'm pretty sure that there would be alot of doctors and specialists who would be jobless out on the street mumbling, "...But I was following the Standard of Care Manual...Honest!! ...And they still died!! ". I guess doctoring is no longer a free-thinking, common sense profession anymore. And, of course, DO NO HARM doesn't enter into any part of the equation now where another drug sale is involved.

Sorry, ranting a bit..."

12/10/2010: Nydad from Deer Park, New York: "Hi Lavoras.. My son has been diagnosed with EE as well less than a year ago and we are using prevacid and going through alternative route for a while now. We did not see much improvment but still searching for the right option. Can you share your experience with Chinese medicine as we are trying to go that route ourselves. Thank you."

03/29/2014: Elena from Pa: "Hi, my son is 7 he has been struggling all his life with stomach problems as a baby he didn't gain weight and he rejected a lot of foods. He has a scope and other tests. Finally a blood test showed this is what he has. The Dr is gonna another scope to do biopsys. My son was tested for allergies and he has several, cinnamon, turkey, carrots, cantalope. Oranges and orange juice really hurt him. I! Trying to find receipts for him. And other medicines. He won't touch the ginger tea at all. I'm starting to eliminate foods. Any suggestions that may bring to his Dr and see what he says. By the way his Dr is not one to just put him on meds. Any websites you may have to help, or any advice. Thank you"

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Elena: Colostrum 21oz jar is best."

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Elena,

Re son with digestive problems:

Test Papaya. Just a quarter teaspoon on end of spoon to start with. Papaya is magic for digestive problems."

03/29/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Elena,

I am sorry your little one is suffering this way!

The first thing that comes to my mind is slippery elm bark. It is nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. If he can swallow capsules, you can give it to him that way. I mix a teaspoon with some water or mix it in oatmeal and sweeten it. My children think this is awful, though. (But they will admit that it helps. :) )

Activated charcoal is also helpful to the digestive tract. It is anti-inflammatory and will draw out toxins, bacteria, etc. He could try tablets (swallow or chew) or put 1/4 teaspoon in some water and drink it. Do not take within 2 hours of medication. One tablet or 1/4 teaspoon once a day. It will make the stool dark.

Kefir would also be good for healing in his gut.

Some kind of detoxifying bath would be good. You could do epsom salt or baking soda bath a few times a week. (1 cup of either in a warm bath for 20 minutes.)

If he would drink some fresh lemon juice in his water, that may be helpful. (You could add a bit of natural sweetener, also, to make it more palatable.) This would be helpful for the ph of the body. You might even check his ph with ph test strips and see if he is acidic. There is a lot of information on this site about that.

Avacados are nutritious and pretty gentle. Also, extra virgin coconut oil would be good in his diet. Some find bananas helpful. (If he doesn't like bananas, you could put them in a kefir smoothie.)

Is gut flora imbalance a possibility? (from antibiotic use.) Are parasites a possibility?

Please keep us posted.

~Mama to Many~"

03/29/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Elena...I think that your son has candida and possibly other pathogenic infections in his intestinal tract. Esophigitis, stomach problems and allergy symptoms are well known to be associated with candida as the cause. If your son has a white tongue(instead of a healthy pink tongue) this is another positive indication for candida.

To check your son for candida you can also do this simple questionnaire:

Online Candida Questionnaire

Unfortunately, doctor's tests are not very accurate at diagnosing candida imbalance or dominance from just stool or urine tests.

There is an effective child's protocol for candida that Walter Last recommends for getting rid of parasites as well as candida -- here is the link to the protocol:

Walter Last's Child Candida Protocol

Also, I would avoid giving your son any antibiotics whatsoever. Antibiotics will make the candida condition much more virulent and your son's condition will just get worse and spread. See this link.

For more explanations concerning Walter Last's approach on how to get rid of candida/parasites -- see this link.

I have been working with a private autism group of parents and they have been using Walter Last's Protocol(including turpentine) on their children with serious ASD disorders with some remarkable physical and mental improvements. Children with autism are always usually heavily infected with parasites, candida and other associated bacteria. It is the waste toxins from these pathogens -- particularly from candida -- that cause these mental and physical problems."

12/10/2010: Nydad from Deer Park, New York: "Hi Lavoras.. My son has been diagnosed with EE as well less than a year ago and we are using prevacid and going through alternative route for a while now. We did not see much improvment but still searching for the right option. Can you share your experience with Chinese medicine as we are trying to go that route ourselves. Thank you."

03/29/2014: Elena from Pa: "Hi, my son is 7 he has been struggling all his life with stomach problems as a baby he didn't gain weight and he rejected a lot of foods. He has a scope and other tests. Finally a blood test showed this is what he has. The Dr is gonna another scope to do biopsys. My son was tested for allergies and he has several, cinnamon, turkey, carrots, cantalope. Oranges and orange juice really hurt him. I! Trying to find receipts for him. And other medicines. He won't touch the ginger tea at all. I'm starting to eliminate foods. Any suggestions that may bring to his Dr and see what he says. By the way his Dr is not one to just put him on meds. Any websites you may have to help, or any advice. Thank you"

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Elena: Colostrum 21oz jar is best."

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Elena,

Re son with digestive problems:

Test Papaya. Just a quarter teaspoon on end of spoon to start with. Papaya is magic for digestive problems."

03/29/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Elena,

I am sorry your little one is suffering this way!

The first thing that comes to my mind is slippery elm bark. It is nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. If he can swallow capsules, you can give it to him that way. I mix a teaspoon with some water or mix it in oatmeal and sweeten it. My children think this is awful, though. (But they will admit that it helps. :) )

Activated charcoal is also helpful to the digestive tract. It is anti-inflammatory and will draw out toxins, bacteria, etc. He could try tablets (swallow or chew) or put 1/4 teaspoon in some water and drink it. Do not take within 2 hours of medication. One tablet or 1/4 teaspoon once a day. It will make the stool dark.

Kefir would also be good for healing in his gut.

Some kind of detoxifying bath would be good. You could do epsom salt or baking soda bath a few times a week. (1 cup of either in a warm bath for 20 minutes.)

If he would drink some fresh lemon juice in his water, that may be helpful. (You could add a bit of natural sweetener, also, to make it more palatable.) This would be helpful for the ph of the body. You might even check his ph with ph test strips and see if he is acidic. There is a lot of information on this site about that.

Avacados are nutritious and pretty gentle. Also, extra virgin coconut oil would be good in his diet. Some find bananas helpful. (If he doesn't like bananas, you could put them in a kefir smoothie.)

Is gut flora imbalance a possibility? (from antibiotic use.) Are parasites a possibility?

Please keep us posted.

~Mama to Many~"

03/29/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Elena...I think that your son has candida and possibly other pathogenic infections in his intestinal tract. Esophigitis, stomach problems and allergy symptoms are well known to be associated with candida as the cause. If your son has a white tongue(instead of a healthy pink tongue) this is another positive indication for candida.

To check your son for candida you can also do this simple questionnaire:

Online Candida Questionnaire

Unfortunately, doctor's tests are not very accurate at diagnosing candida imbalance or dominance from just stool or urine tests.

There is an effective child's protocol for candida that Walter Last recommends for getting rid of parasites as well as candida -- here is the link to the protocol:

Walter Last's Child Candida Protocol

Also, I would avoid giving your son any antibiotics whatsoever. Antibiotics will make the candida condition much more virulent and your son's condition will just get worse and spread. See this link.

For more explanations concerning Walter Last's approach on how to get rid of candida/parasites -- see this link.

I have been working with a private autism group of parents and they have been using Walter Last's Protocol(including turpentine) on their children with serious ASD disorders with some remarkable physical and mental improvements. Children with autism are always usually heavily infected with parasites, candida and other associated bacteria. It is the waste toxins from these pathogens -- particularly from candida -- that cause these mental and physical problems."

03/29/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Susan,

The first two things that come to my mind would be epsom salt baths and turmeric.

You can put 1 -2 cups epsom salt in a bath. Your body will absorb the magnesium.

Turmeric is a wonderful anti-inflammatory and therefore is often helpful for pain. You can take 4 capsules a few times a day or even more often. I once took 4 capsules every two hours for a still neck and it did help the pain. Take it with plenty of water and know that it can be constipating. (Epsom salt baths, on the other hand, can have a laxative effect.)

Drink plenty of water. Pain is worse when you are dehydrated. Adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to each glass of water may be helpful for your pain.

Chamomile tea also can have a soothing effect.

Please keep us posted. I hope you will be able to manage your pain with these or other methods!

~Mama to Many~"

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hey there Larry,

Re: Relationship of telomeres and eczema

I'd be surprised if a relationship were found between a chromosome's telomeres and eczema. Maybe I'm confused on what you are referencing. Sorry if I am.

But since creams haven't helped you, there is a lot on Earth Clinic on what might be causing severe eczema. Look under "Ailments" and you'll find ideas.

One thing that I'm impressed with on calming an acidic system is papaya...the fruit. I've found it helps with digestion and better skin. You can take the inside skin of the papaya and coat the surface of the skin and that is a soothing "facial." There are some good sites on papaya by a Google search.

Also, have you tried an Earth Clinic favorite for alkalizing....baking soda in water on empty stomach? A third teaspoon in a glass of water can work wonders. And of course by way of diet: I'd get OFF coffee, and other acidic products for a month to test whether going "acid free" as much as possible could help.

Also, back to a useful cream; once when I had a pretty severe case of scalp and facial eczema I found an aloe vera cream helped. I reasoned that the eczema was like a burn to the skin and so I treated it with an anti burn topical. Really turned my condition around."

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver: "Larry: One of the best longevity experts took an exclusive telomere lengthening supplement made from astagalus for two years. After doing further research he concluded that this was actually harmful. Nutrients work together in concert like a symphony. Raw organic produce and raw grass fed whole foods have the most active nutrients with the highest energy levels."

[YEA]  03/29/2014: Candycane from Grants Pass Or: "Tony from Puyallup. Put a little salt in your ACV concoction. It makes it pleasant to drink. I take it every day at least 2 times. It has made my aches and pains go away since it's good for so, so many things other than gout."

09/05/2013: Carly from Wa, Usa: "Hi Robert Henry,

It is so good to hear from you.... Glad you are doing well. I always enjoy your posts. Now I want some apple sauce.... Darn it! ;-) I will have to look into what a rife machine is. I know I read about it a while back, but forget now what exactly one is / does. Happy Fall to you and yours!"

03/29/2014: Anthony from Philadelphia: "Hi Henry,

how long have you been using the rife machine? I have c.diff and SIBO- small intestinal bacteria overgrowth. Do you think this would help? I have food allergies, colitis, and skin sissies from the all. I'm not sure if the investment is worth it? Is this machine expensive? Thank you in advance!"

03/29/2014: Robert Henry from Ten Mile , Tn: "HI U ATHONY , , , , , , , , , , At my age, I'm just taking one terrible trouble at a time. Right now I 've got a crushed T 12 vertebrae that is consuming all my attention. I bought a Rife machine after I had defeated lymphoma and figured cancer would be back for a visit. A broke back came first.

Don't know all your health problems and am not an expert. Seems to me that you should probably look at cleaning up your innards before you take on a Rife machine. Yep, it's expensive as all get out. My suggestion is to buy Dr Hulda Clark's book and clean up your body in the order she suggests.

My latest project is building Crappie Condo's from bamboo cane soes we can fill our freezers with fish. Hell to be poor, living off the land, and jus barely getting by. If you are living on store bought stuff then that is the reason you have health problems. First thing to do is bake your own bread. Bread is no longer bread, it is a chemical compound that has weight and takes up space. It was once called matter. Now it is called bread.

I have researched why I have bone problems and it is due to taking a Big Pharma drug for 15 years. Will know better in the next life.

=====OLE ROBERT HENRY========"

03/12/2014: Starsa from Londonderry, Nh: "Was wondering if you could clarify this. Laying in bed as normal but just closer to the edge, with arm hanging down and hear bent so that it falls off the side of the bed, or laying sideways on bed with head hanging down and arm extended up over head?...lol where is a whiteboard when you need it :)"

03/28/2014: Teh from Australia: "Hi Starsa,

Lay on the bed side ways, head on the edge and arms above your head, hanging over the edge of the bed. Couple of points to keep in mind, there will be some pain in the area of the shoulder with this issue, but it is a matter of persevering with it. Another point is when you retract your arms to your sides, you will probably need to assist the affected arm with the opposite arm or have some one to assist you. It certainly does bite!! . Bottom line is: NO PAIN NO GAIN.

Cheers, Teh."

03/29/2014: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe: "Teh, one should never go "into" the pain. This exercise is good if taken VERY slowly and patiently and only to the point of feeling a slight stretch, each time or two, that point will get farther."

01/02/2013: Chickenlady from Harlingen, Tx, Usa: "Check out a book called "Could it be B12?" by Sally Pacholok, Jeffrey Stuart. She covers B12 deficiency in detail. It's available as an ebook from Amazon."

01/02/2013: Josie from Nashville, Tn: "Thanks, Chickenlady, for the heads up. I'll look up that book. Also, thanks to whomever attached the other posts from December regarding B12 to my question. Very relevant & informative."

01/02/2013: Tinydancer from Dayton, Ohio, Usa: "Try the B12 patches. They work better for me than the pills or liquid. You can get them online. You will have to add them until you get the results that you want. I started out with one 5000mcg patch daily, but I had to add 3 more until I no longer had the numbness, tingling and stumbling. Now I put on one every three days week and it works for me. They stay on when you shower too."

01/03/2013: Josie from Nashville, Tn: "Thanks TinyDancer. What's funny is I just came across something on the internet about B12 patches for the first time today, and your posting, too. Thanks for the suggestion."

01/08/2013: John from Belleville, Il: "MTHFR gene mutation is a possibility. Your b12 (methylcobalamin) may not be utilized because of this. Taking L-methylfolate(5-MTHF, L-5-MTHF) with your b12 as well as other b's definitely may help. Folic acid is not bio-ready, you would probably do much better with the L-methylfolate and other b's with your b12. The test for the gene mutation is only (from what I hear) about $150.00. We will pay much more than that for a TV or a cell phone, so why not on something as important as our health? :) I recently overloaded on b12, it was very, very unpleasant. Yes, you can do this! Dig deep enough and you'll find some places that acknowledge this. Anyway, hope some of this is helpful, good luck to you :)"

05/03/2013: Mark from Newton Abbot, Devon: "This is interesting, my wife seems to have a similar problem. As a long term strict vegetarian she was last year found to be severely B12 deficient. Unfortunately even with 3 x 5000 mcg methylcobalamin sublingual B 12s daily she has not made any noticeable improvements other than blood work outcomes

Her symptoms are much the same, even though she does appear to be absorbing the B12 into her blood, her blood levels increased form 162 up to over 2000 within a few weeks.

They have remained high for over a year but with no improvements in either energy or any other aspect of the condition, it does seem that she is not actually making use of the B12 from her blood.

It seems the body goes into some sort of default mode and does not like to switch back very easily."

05/04/2013: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa: "Mark: You might want to research "methylation" which would include other nutrients like Folic Acid, TMG, DMG, and Methionine. Maybe supplement an "essential amino acids" to correct possible amino deficiencies. I just recently reintroduced L-Methionine caps 2-500mg daily and my energy went up noticeably. The Methionine and DMG will combine with the B-12 and illicit a multitude of biochemical processes in the body including energy and neurotransmitter or mood chemicals (up-regulation)."

05/05/2013: Mark from Newton Abbot, Devon: "Thanks Timh, You might be onto something with the amino acids, although my wife has so far tried about 20 – 30 different compounds and substances along with different B12's so far nothing has made any difference, I will look into amino acids, it could be the missing piece of the puzzle, in fact she does now try to eat some meat for this reason but unfortunately cannot tolerate any meaningful quantities without gas and discomfort

Thanks for the pointer, worst case it's just one more thing to tick off!"

05/05/2013: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa: "Mark: It's a fact that B-12 needs Methionine and Methionine needs B-12. I would recommend 1000mg daily of Methionine along with your B-12 regimen for 1 month (there should be noticeable improvements in overall health, especially energy). Now add 125mg Dimethyglycine (DMG) daily, and the energy and mental function should improve dramatically."

05/30/2013: Mark from Newton Abbot, Devon Uk: "Ok My wife now seems to be making some headway with this B12 issue at least in terms of understanding where her problem lies, A few weeks ago she sent off for a hair mineral analysis, interestingly the results did not show particularly low b12, what it did show was that everything (all minerals etc. ) was borderline low, even though she only ever ate whole organic fresh fruit and veg in large quantities much of it is not being absorbed in her stomach, the missing link appears to be HCL or stomach acid, this appears to be the culprit and not the B12, basically as a long term vegetarian (35+ years) without eating animal flesh my wife's stomach acid has weakened significantly over the years, apparently this is a natural reaction when little flesh/protein is present in the diet, this does all make sense as since my wife has started to eat some meat again she has discovered she cannot digest it without extremely bad stomach discomfort and bloating, just one tiny cube of meat is enough to cause much discomfort for several hours! , the hair testing company have given a complete explanation of what is most likely at fault along with a suggested method to correct it, this is absolutely the most comprehensive testing and explanation we have received to date, anything her GP has done has been focused on telling my wife it's all in her head or offering another MRI nerve scan because they cannot observe anything at fault with her blood work.

Interestingly much of what Timh from Louisville, Ky mentions appears to have merit, it seems everything is interlinked the report does mention methionine and explains how to get these aspects back on track and functioning normal again, it's still early days yet and the proof will be in the testing over several months but this is definitely the best information we have to date."

05/30/2013: Tinydancer from Dayton, Ohio, Usa: "Mark, Thanks for the update about what is going on with your wife. I hope this is the right track and that everything will start falling into place for her soon. The human body is so complex that I think for the average doctor he/she is in way over their head.

My best to you both."

05/31/2013: Mark from Newton Abbot, Devon Uk: "To Tinydancer from Dayton, Ohio: I wanted to say thank you for all of your feedback and to mention the method that you used to increase your B12 to feel better, well my wife did try your method and did feel very much better in terms of less pain, unfortunately the patches we have are the ones with 10 other essential vitamins included and it seems that on the higher dose one of these ten appears to be far too high for my wife as she started to notice negative side effects such as a racing heart, dry throat and skin flushing! (probably caused by excess folic acid or niacin) obviously she stopped using so many and her pain returned, We did order the other patches with just the 5000mcg B12 but have since been told by the nutritionist at the hair analysis company (mentioned above) that we should stop using any B12 supplements whilst undergoing their vitamin and mineral ratio balancing regime which my wife is about to start on. Like you say the body is infinitely complex and always seeks balance."

05/31/2013: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa: "Mark: Thanx for detailing wife's condition, as there are likely other folks suffering similar circumstance.

Betaine (TMG) supplementation will provide the acid lacking from production.

My last hair mineral analysis showed very low in all minerals except very high Calcium and Manganese. For best remineralization, Ionic Trace Minerals from the great salt lake would be ideal. Also, there are other issues concerning mineral levels as relates to high fibre diet. Many food fibers contain phytates which block the obsorption of minerals. It is very important to take mineral supplements away from high fiber foods/meal. There are now broad spectrum digestive enzymes that will greatly improve digestion of fats, carbs, and proteins, while neutralizing the side effects of those nasty phytates.

Another route around the typical oral administration of nutrients is topical. I take a hot bath (at least 1hr) once week with bulk major and trace minerals as well as many drops of Ionic Trace Minerals, and extra sodium bicarbonate and magnesium sulfate. I always feel much energized fallowing the bath.

Hoping continued improvements on your front."

06/04/2013: Mark from Newton Abbot , Devon Uk: "Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa

Thanks for the valuable feedback, My wife has just started on her supplement regime and has managed to eat a fair amount of meat (her choice) without too much stomach bloat and discomfort, her meal had quite a lot of tuna along with boiled eggs and amazingly she did not suffer with anywhere near as much gas, bloating and pain as she has previously with just a small forkful of meat, my wife has already stated that this does at some level prove that she is lacking in quality stomach acid, obviously the HCL tablets have made all the difference, fibre wise, well it could be an issue as my wife does eat a large amount of fruit and mostly veg, hopefully over time she will be able to find a suitable balance with slightly less veg, a little more grain and some meat, interestingly the hair testing /diet company have recommended a particular diet for her which does have more meat and grains with less veg, as it was put to her from them she takes more notice of it and is trying to follow it, when I mentioned this issue a few years back she kind of ignored me and continued with all her veg only diet! I suppose it has taken her a couple of years to realise that her strict vegetarian diet lacks lots of essential nutrients and is actually not that healthy for her in the long run. Right now we both have high hopes for her recovery on this new diet and supplement set up and will keep you/this site informed as it may be beneficial for others also suffering in a similar way."

10/30/2013: Shye from Nyc: "I think the problem with developing high blood counts of b12 without accompanying correction of the weakness, etc has to do with the fact you are only taking methyl b12--we also need the other active form, dibencozide (adenylcobalamin)--differing mechanism of action for each form--the dibencozide works in the mitochondria, the cells powerhouse; without it, you don't generate energy."

03/29/2014: Richarduklon from London, UK: "I was wondering if Mark from Newton Abbot , Devon Uk would be able to tell me where he got the hair test in the UK.

Many thanks

Richard"

03/28/2014: Bee from New York: "Hi, I am weaning off hbp (high blood pressure) medicine and was integrating a few things that were working but now my bp is spiking.. I only went down to 75mil. from 100 and going to go down to 50mil... I want to try the sea salt and water cure but not sure how long that takes or if that would work.."

[YEA]  03/29/2014: Andrea C from Wales: "CQ10 150mg 3 times daily will work better than anything your dr can give you. You can take it with your BP meds if you're worried, it wo'nt interact with any meds. Also have plenty of omega 3 in your diet or buy Hemp oil or powder. But CQ10 will work at dose I have given you hun ok? Love Andrea C xxxxxxxxxx"

03/29/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Hi Andrea and thanks .. I will do the COQ10 3x a day and get some hemp oil if I can find it..

Unfortunately I have uncontrolled bp and have tried ACV, taurine, olive Leaf, beets, magnesium, sea salt, etc.etc. I am noticing though that lemons might be working better...this is frustrating to say the least. by the way I am 59 Female and I do walk a few times a week but maybe not enough.. my diet is good and the woman in health food store told me to juice and go raw.."

12/10/2010: Nydad from Deer Park, New York: "Hi Lavoras.. My son has been diagnosed with EE as well less than a year ago and we are using prevacid and going through alternative route for a while now. We did not see much improvment but still searching for the right option. Can you share your experience with Chinese medicine as we are trying to go that route ourselves. Thank you."

03/29/2014: Elena from Pa: "Hi, my son is 7 he has been struggling all his life with stomach problems as a baby he didn't gain weight and he rejected a lot of foods. He has a scope and other tests. Finally a blood test showed this is what he has. The Dr is gonna another scope to do biopsys. My son was tested for allergies and he has several, cinnamon, turkey, carrots, cantalope. Oranges and orange juice really hurt him. I! Trying to find receipts for him. And other medicines. He won't touch the ginger tea at all. I'm starting to eliminate foods. Any suggestions that may bring to his Dr and see what he says. By the way his Dr is not one to just put him on meds. Any websites you may have to help, or any advice. Thank you"

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Elena: Colostrum 21oz jar is best."

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Elena,

Re son with digestive problems:

Test Papaya. Just a quarter teaspoon on end of spoon to start with. Papaya is magic for digestive problems."

03/29/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Elena,

I am sorry your little one is suffering this way!

The first thing that comes to my mind is slippery elm bark. It is nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. If he can swallow capsules, you can give it to him that way. I mix a teaspoon with some water or mix it in oatmeal and sweeten it. My children think this is awful, though. (But they will admit that it helps. :) )

Activated charcoal is also helpful to the digestive tract. It is anti-inflammatory and will draw out toxins, bacteria, etc. He could try tablets (swallow or chew) or put 1/4 teaspoon in some water and drink it. Do not take within 2 hours of medication. One tablet or 1/4 teaspoon once a day. It will make the stool dark.

Kefir would also be good for healing in his gut.

Some kind of detoxifying bath would be good. You could do epsom salt or baking soda bath a few times a week. (1 cup of either in a warm bath for 20 minutes.)

If he would drink some fresh lemon juice in his water, that may be helpful. (You could add a bit of natural sweetener, also, to make it more palatable.) This would be helpful for the ph of the body. You might even check his ph with ph test strips and see if he is acidic. There is a lot of information on this site about that.

Avacados are nutritious and pretty gentle. Also, extra virgin coconut oil would be good in his diet. Some find bananas helpful. (If he doesn't like bananas, you could put them in a kefir smoothie.)

Is gut flora imbalance a possibility? (from antibiotic use.) Are parasites a possibility?

Please keep us posted.

~Mama to Many~"

03/29/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Elena...I think that your son has candida and possibly other pathogenic infections in his intestinal tract. Esophigitis, stomach problems and allergy symptoms are well known to be associated with candida as the cause. If your son has a white tongue(instead of a healthy pink tongue) this is another positive indication for candida.

To check your son for candida you can also do this simple questionnaire:

Online Candida Questionnaire

Unfortunately, doctor's tests are not very accurate at diagnosing candida imbalance or dominance from just stool or urine tests.

There is an effective child's protocol for candida that Walter Last recommends for getting rid of parasites as well as candida -- here is the link to the protocol:

Walter Last's Child Candida Protocol

Also, I would avoid giving your son any antibiotics whatsoever. Antibiotics will make the candida condition much more virulent and your son's condition will just get worse and spread. See this link.

For more explanations concerning Walter Last's approach on how to get rid of candida/parasites -- see this link.

I have been working with a private autism group of parents and they have been using Walter Last's Protocol(including turpentine) on their children with serious ASD disorders with some remarkable physical and mental improvements. Children with autism are always usually heavily infected with parasites, candida and other associated bacteria. It is the waste toxins from these pathogens -- particularly from candida -- that cause these mental and physical problems."

EC: Hi Andrea, a new page has been created for you. Thank you for the suggestion!

03/29/2014: Moe from Queen Creek, Az: "Hi Jenny,

I have a question for you. I am new to this gallbladder pain and am in the midst of an "attack" which has caused me to be up all night writhing in pain when I have to be up in about 2 hours to be a mom. I keep seeing comments about this Epsom/olive oil flush. Can you tell me how to do that? I'm looking for anything to help get rid of this pain because I can't afford surgery to have my gallbladder removed, and my daughter deserves a mom who isn't exhausted and grumpy all the time."

03/28/2014: Bee from New York: "Hi, I am weaning off hbp (high blood pressure) medicine and was integrating a few things that were working but now my bp is spiking.. I only went down to 75mil. from 100 and going to go down to 50mil... I want to try the sea salt and water cure but not sure how long that takes or if that would work.."

[YEA]  03/29/2014: Andrea C from Wales: "CQ10 150mg 3 times daily will work better than anything your dr can give you. You can take it with your BP meds if you're worried, it wo'nt interact with any meds. Also have plenty of omega 3 in your diet or buy Hemp oil or powder. But CQ10 will work at dose I have given you hun ok? Love Andrea C xxxxxxxxxx"

03/29/2014: Bee from New York, US: "Hi Andrea and thanks .. I will do the COQ10 3x a day and get some hemp oil if I can find it..

Unfortunately I have uncontrolled bp and have tried ACV, taurine, olive Leaf, beets, magnesium, sea salt, etc.etc. I am noticing though that lemons might be working better...this is frustrating to say the least. by the way I am 59 Female and I do walk a few times a week but maybe not enough.. my diet is good and the woman in health food store told me to juice and go raw.."

03/29/2014: Doug from Sudbury: "I have been dying to get my ear to pop the last couple days and I finally resorted to the cigarette trick. I tried it 3 different ways and none of them worked. What am I doing wrong as it seems some people have had success?"

[YEA]  03/29/2014: Sally from North Port, Fl: "First of all, boo to Monistat. I tried it for 3 days and it didn't touch it. So this morning when I woke up and still had a full blown yeast infection, I started researching and came across this site. I found this cure and several others so I thought I'd give it a shot. First, I decided to try the salt only method. I made sure my finger was wet, then salted it and put it where the infection was (even inserted up into). Wow, that burned insanely bad but I just distracted myself by folding laundry and hanging up clothes. After about 15 minutes, I peed and washed it all off. Felt better and continued on. I then took a tampon and soaked it in ACV for about 10 minutes. Then, I tried the salt/ACV bath. This is what really helped. I poured 1 cup of ACV and 2 cups of salt into a very warm bath, sat there for about 30 minutes while I studied. This totally worked! No more redness, no more itching, I feel awesome. Thank God for this website!"

12/10/2010: Nydad from Deer Park, New York: "Hi Lavoras.. My son has been diagnosed with EE as well less than a year ago and we are using prevacid and going through alternative route for a while now. We did not see much improvment but still searching for the right option. Can you share your experience with Chinese medicine as we are trying to go that route ourselves. Thank you."

03/29/2014: Elena from Pa: "Hi, my son is 7 he has been struggling all his life with stomach problems as a baby he didn't gain weight and he rejected a lot of foods. He has a scope and other tests. Finally a blood test showed this is what he has. The Dr is gonna another scope to do biopsys. My son was tested for allergies and he has several, cinnamon, turkey, carrots, cantalope. Oranges and orange juice really hurt him. I! Trying to find receipts for him. And other medicines. He won't touch the ginger tea at all. I'm starting to eliminate foods. Any suggestions that may bring to his Dr and see what he says. By the way his Dr is not one to just put him on meds. Any websites you may have to help, or any advice. Thank you"

03/29/2014: Mike62 from Denver, CO: "Elena: Colostrum 21oz jar is best."

03/29/2014: Dave from Fountain Inn, Sc: "Hello Elena,

Re son with digestive problems:

Test Papaya. Just a quarter teaspoon on end of spoon to start with. Papaya is magic for digestive problems."

03/29/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa: "Dear Elena,

I am sorry your little one is suffering this way!

The first thing that comes to my mind is slippery elm bark. It is nutritious and healing to the digestive tract. If he can swallow capsules, you can give it to him that way. I mix a teaspoon with some water or mix it in oatmeal and sweeten it. My children think this is awful, though. (But they will admit that it helps. :) )

Activated charcoal is also helpful to the digestive tract. It is anti-inflammatory and will draw out toxins, bacteria, etc. He could try tablets (swallow or chew) or put 1/4 teaspoon in some water and drink it. Do not take within 2 hours of medication. One tablet or 1/4 teaspoon once a day. It will make the stool dark.

Kefir would also be good for healing in his gut.

Some kind of detoxifying bath would be good. You could do epsom salt or baking soda bath a few times a week. (1 cup of either in a warm bath for 20 minutes.)

If he would drink some fresh lemon juice in his water, that may be helpful. (You could add a bit of natural sweetener, also, to make it more palatable.) This would be helpful for the ph of the body. You might even check his ph with ph test strips and see if he is acidic. There is a lot of information on this site about that.

Avacados are nutritious and pretty gentle. Also, extra virgin coconut oil would be good in his diet. Some find bananas helpful. (If he doesn't like bananas, you could put them in a kefir smoothie.)

Is gut flora imbalance a possibility? (from antibiotic use.) Are parasites a possibility?

Please keep us posted.

~Mama to Many~"

03/29/2014: Bill from San Fenando, Philippines: "Hi Elena...I think that your son has candida and possibly other pathogenic infections in his intestinal tract. Esophigitis, stomach problems and allergy symptoms are well known to be associated with candida as the cause. If your son has a white tongue(instead of a healthy pink tongue) this is another positive indication for candida.

To check your son for candida you can also do this simple questionnaire:

Online Candida Questionnaire

Unfortunately, doctor's tests are not very accurate at diagnosing candida imbalance or dominance from just stool or urine tests.

There is an effective child's protocol for candida that Walter Last recommends for getting rid of parasites as well as candida -- here is the link to the protocol:

Walter Last's Child Candida Protocol

Also, I would avoid giving your son any antibiotics whatsoever. Antibiotics will make the candida condition much more virulent and your son's condition will just get worse and spread. See this link.

For more explanations concerning Walter Last's approach on how to get rid of candida/parasites -- see this link.

I have been working with a private autism group of parents and they have been using Walter Last's Protocol(including turpentine) on their children with serious ASD disorders with some remarkable physical and mental improvements. Children with autism are always usually heavily infected with parasites, candida and other associated bacteria. It is the waste toxins from these pathogens -- particularly from candida -- that cause these mental and physical problems."

[YEA]  03/06/2014: Marie from North Las Vegas Nv: "Thank you so much for your posting. I made the mixture 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar with 8 oz apple juice. I was on the verge of another ER visit. I drank the cocktail and in about 45 min was able to fall asleep. I actually use the vinegar all the time but it had been so long since I have had a gall bladder attack that I forgot. I like adding it to the apple juice. It made it much more tolerable. Hope your husband feels better too!!"

[YEA]  03/08/2014: Joey from Chicago: "I just read this, I ended up in the hospital Friday night with the most unbearable pain imaginable, it took 3 shots of pain killers to dull the pain. I had and ultrasound and I have gallstones. Still in pain I've been looking up everything possible when I say this. My sister kindly went to the store and picked up ACV and apple juice( they didn't have organic ) I just drank 8 oz of Apple juice with 3 table spoons of ACV and the pain is gone. Thank all of you sooooo much. That did in ten minutes what 3 shots of strong painkillers failed to do"

03/29/2014: Paula from Va: "If the apple juice and vinegar does not work, only sometimes, why is that? Going back to get results in 2 days. The pain across upper back is unbearable."

04/25/2013: Jr from Coloma, Mi: "Hi, I would love to know how to make the comfrey ointment."

04/25/2013: Georgina from Tolmiev, Victoria, Australia: "A good guide is to go to You Tube and look up 'How to make Comfrey Ointment Part 1' (Part 2 is also there). It is a demonstration by someone called Sue Goodwin. I followed her instructions and it was so easy. At the end of the process I added some essential oil of lavender, just to make it smell nice really. As long as you have some Comfrey Root you can access you can make at least three jars using the method shown.

It is now 12 Days since I started using it on my Lichen Planus and each day it gets smaller and healthier looking. As with all herbal remedies I will continue with the ointment until it is well and truly cleared up."

03/29/2014: Lydia from Salt Lake City: "I would like the recipe please? Thanks"

04/04/2014: June from Herts UK: "Georgina can you please give me comfrey root ointment recipe for lichen planus thanks"

03/28/2014: Tina from Princeton, New Jersey: "Hi Bill,

Regenerative Nutrition, a company based in UK, sells Lugul's iodine. You can check their website. I would check Amazon.UK for local sellers of hydrogen peroxide. Hope this helps!"

03/28/2014: Timh from Ky, Usa: "Also, an Ag/Farm store or Pool Supply store may (but not likely) have FGH2O2 in stock or they may can order a qrt or gallon for you. Ask for "bleach or chlorine alternative"."

03/28/2014: Bill from San Fernando, Philippines: "Hi Bill...Boots the chemist has Hydrogen Peroxide but unfortunately you cannot obtain it unless you have a prescription from a doctor. Same story with Lugol's Iodine.

So you will have to be inventive.

There are three ways to get HP and Lugols Iodine in UK.

The first way is to get them from ebay.com. When you search on ebay type "Hydrogen Peroxide UK" or "Lugol's Iodine UK" and the first results in the ebay list will be from UK sources (cheaper and quicker than outside sources because of lower shipping costs).

The second method of obtaining them: try buying lugol's iodine or HP from a veterinarian or a pet shop. They still use lugol's iodine(aka Aqueous Iodine) in UK for pets.

The third method is just to type "Lugol's Iodine UK" or "Hydrogen Peroxide UK" in Google Search. The results, again, will show internet vendors from UK only in the list. An example of an internet vendor from Devon is given here for both lugol's iodine and an food grade HP source in UK:

http://www.bobbyshealthyshop.co.uk/Lugols-Iodine.php

http://www.bobbyshealthyshop.co.uk/Hydrogen-Peroxide.php

Contact Details"

[YEA]  03/29/2014: Andrea C from Wales: "You can get it from bobbyshealthyshop.co.uk They sell everything on EC love andrea c xxxxx"