Liz (Hilton Head Island) on 04/08/2024
After a year of suffering of this terrible and embarrassing condition, I was cured with Borax. All those women who like me suffer of this problem, know exactly how terrible it is to suffer of this ailment. The more itching it got, the more things I tried to treat it with, but nothing ever worked. Thus, my getting more and more stressed about it, caused the itchiness to worsen and becoming unbearably intense. I tried applying organic yoghurt, kefir, apricot kernel seed oil, olive oil, castor oil, black seed oil, oats milk, apple cider vinegar baths, baths, took oregano drops, and other things I don't even remember anymore. I scratched myself so hard at times, that brought myself to tears just by seeing my private part completely hurt and bleeding at times. The itchiness woke me up many times in the middle of the night, and I remember going to the bathroom, inspecting myself and seeing my labial area in total flames and with red specs all over. I was in fire and ready to scratch myself with a hard wire brush. I had Borax at home, which I was already taking now and then, but it never occurred to treat myself with it. I started doing research and came across an article of a lady who like me, walked on fire with this thing, and found relieve with Borax. I follow her advise but with some tweak, and today, I can almost say that I am cured. I started taking borax and bicarbonate of soda baths and after the first wash, I felt alieve for the first time in over 12 months. I started to sleep longer and found peace in my highly stressed body. I was saved as healing was happening. At first I was doing it about 3 times a day. Then, as it got better and better, two and then once a day, but I wash with that solution in the toilette seat three to two times a week only now, and sometimes, just one time. After the wash, I pat dry myself and apply apricot kernel see oil to sooth the delicate skin down there.
My husband also did the exact same treatment to treat hemorroides.
I can also 100% confirm that a pain I had in my right knee is completely gone, as well as the pain starting to develop in my left knee, after drinking it with water every day. I noticed that after I was healed from the Lichen Schlerosus. I was so absorbed and worried about that problem, that only after I recovered from that devastating condition, I noticed that both my knees were also pain free.
Who would've thought that a simple product off the supermarket shelve would be the solution to this problem, and so many others.
Normal Winter (Alberta, Canada) on 03/06/2024
I have been taking about 1/16 tsp of borax, Celtic salt and baking soda for about 2 weeks. Today I woke up with very sore thigh muscles. Would this be a side effect of the borax? Otherwise I feel great. I may not be drinking enough water. I should add that I am 83 years old.
Earth Clinic on 02/08/2024
And just how many sips does a 1-liter bottle hold? The answer is about 67 sips. This breakdown helps you gauge your boron intake more precisely, ensuring you stay within Ted's recommended dosage, whether you're sipping throughout the day or planning your intake more strategically.
Michael (NY) on 01/28/2024
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Mike (MO) on 12/15/2023
Hello.
My mom in her 70's has been taking borax for nearly a month. The last digit of her thumbs, index fingers and middle finger tingle, are somewhat numb and at times uncomfortable. She was a typist most of her life. She's experiencing bone loss noticeable in her teeth. Her energy is not great.
She lifts weights and walks and has a very health diet (a lot of raw fruit and lightly cooked veggies, all organic) though she does have a cheat night every week (pizza) and does eat organic wheat soft taco shells 1-2 times a week. She had a hysterectomy, part of her thyroid removed and suffered from IBS for a long time. Now and for over a decade, her digestion is very good, no IBS and she takes zero meds. We're trying too reverse her bone loss, increase her energy and hopefully help her finger tip issue.
It appears that the borax makes her more tired than normal and saps her energy.
She started at 1/16 tspn and is now taking 1/4 + 1/8 tspn daily which I believe is the recommended amount for woman post-menopause with osteoporosis. She also takes 10,000iu d3/k2, vit B complex, molybdenom, vit C (camu camu), magnesium chloride, and recently added 2 tblsn ACV pre-mixed with 1/2 tspn BS. The vit c, acv/bs mix and molybdenom are added to her borax drink which she sips throughout the day.
Anybody have any advice or experience? Herx reactions and/or detox slowing her down via kidneys or liver is what I'm thinking.
Earth Born Relic (Sea Cliff NY ) on 12/10/2023
Art (California) on 11/18/2023
I picked her up at the local airport last week to take her to my friend's house. I told her that I thought she wasn't going to visit her sister any more because of her arthritis and she said that was her plan, but since being on borax for about a month or so, she no longer has any arthritis pain, so she can now come visit her sister regularly again, thanks to borax! She told me she still takes it and has recommended it to her friend's mother in Texas because it has worked so well for her.
Art
Claire (QLD) on 11/03/2023
Beatrice (1135 Denens) on 10/25/2023
My weight: 55kg, my hight 170cm. I wanted to take this high dose for about three months and then lower it to a minimum for the rest of my life. Next year I wanted to check on my osteoporosis to see if there is any improvement. So far, nothing helped and I refused the bisphosponat treatment.
siti (Malaysia) on 10/16/2023
Rick (Irvine California) on 10/09/2023
I’ve been taking boron solution for 7 years now. One teaspoon of borax into a quart of distilled water. I've been taking one teaspoon of this solution every morning and every night with meals. Which now I just remove the jar from the refrigerator and take a sip. This gives me approximately 7 milligrams of boron every day. I now have no pain when lifting and I love working on my race car and I can lift transmissions and heavy parts with no pain arriving that evening. The only reason I see so much bad publicity about boron is that big pharmaceutical industry just can’t make any money off it because it’s a cheap mineral.
All I can say is it works for me and I’m living proof of it and have the mri’s to prove it.
PG (Puerto Maldonado, Peru) on 10/05/2023
Hello everyone. I starting taking Borax internally about 4 yrs ago to combat an internal yeast overgrowth. It took care of the candida over a long period of time. Really appreciate having learned about the anti fungal properties of Borax.
I live in a hot tropical region and so fungus issues are prevalent and reoccurring here and so like to keep the Borax on hand so when an issue arises I can take care of it quickly by ingesting some Borax for a short period. My question for you guys is has anyone noticed becoming heat intolerant while taking Borax. I mean I am so overheated once temps go over 30c and almost am dead when it nears 40c. I never was like this before I took Borax. Lately a friend of mine who also lives in the tropics has just started taking Borax and she too is complaining about sudden heat intolerance. We are both experiencing extreme excessive sweating. I put two and two together and it seems it is Borax that is effecting us in this most uncomfortable way. Have any of you experienced such a thing while consuming Borax?
Thank you and I love Earth Clinic!
AlleyCat (NSW, Australia) on 09/16/2023
I have ongoing issues with candida and constipation related to EDS and I'm gluten-free and mostly avoid dairy.
The first 5 days of the 'bug' were 2 times a day mass evacuation of sludge (I assume to be the impacted content). Then I got to 4 days of water type and one explosive day with green (I'm assuming that was the actual bug coming through) - then it slowly returned to twice a day sludge alternating with more traditional type watery diarrhea.
there have been what I'll describe as colon spasms (rather than 'stomach cramps') that will occur randomly over the day.
Is there any chance that the borax has caused an issue - in the first few weeks I was seeing improvement with candida so I was thrilled that this might be helping - but now I'm wondering if I should stop?
any thoughts would be much appreciated as I can't find a page with 'real side effects' as all the searches will go straight to mainstream, it's 'poison' type information.
Vernard (AZ) on 09/06/2023
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Borax, a naturally occurring compound rich in boron, has become famous for its numerous health benefits and reported success in addressing chronic illnesses, such as autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, and chronic pain. Its active ingredient, sodium borate, is an anti-inflammatory agent that effectively treats inflammatory diseases like arthritis, gout, and swollen gums, as well as bladder infections, urinary tract infections, and other specific ailments. Borax is also commonly used to treat conditions like cancer, obesity, high blood pressure, arterial disease, and osteoporosis, with boron playing a crucial role in its efficacy.
This article explores the well-researched health benefits of borax, focusing on its boron content, which significantly contributes to its therapeutic effects.
Borax is a naturally occurring compound found worldwide, with mines in the United States, China, Ukraine, Turkey, and India. (1) ...
Borax, a naturally occurring compound rich in boron, has become famous for its numerous health benefits and reported success in addressing chronic illnesses, such as autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, and chronic pain. Its active ingredient, sodium borate, is an anti-inflammatory agent that effectively treats inflammatory diseases like arthritis, gout, and swollen gums, as well as bladder infections, urinary tract infections, and other specific ailments. Borax is also commonly used to treat conditions like cancer, obesity, high blood pressure, arterial disease, and osteoporosis, with boron playing a crucial role in its efficacy.
This article explores the well-researched health benefits of borax, focusing on its boron content, which significantly contributes to its therapeutic effects.
Borax is a naturally occurring compound found worldwide, with mines in the United States, China, Ukraine, Turkey, and India. (1)
The chemical formula for borax is Na2B4O7·10H2O, comprising sodium, boron, oxygen, and hydrogen. Borax is known by various names, but they all refer to the same chemical compound.
The Rio Tinto Borax Mine in Boron, California, is the largest known borax mine, with reserves estimated to last until 2050. (2)
Surprisingly, thousands of people worldwide consume a liquid borax solution as a natural daily remedy for numerous health conditions. Borax is a natural substance mined from the earth, similar to salt. It contains boron, a trace mineral, which may be lacking in modern diets. (3) Research has shown that restoring healthy boron levels can improve health conditions like arthritis. (4)
Additionally, borax is quite alkaline. Many health problems arise because the body is too acidic.
To function properly, the body relies on essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids. Boron, a trace mineral in borax, is necessary for proper hormone function and calcium-magnesium balance. (5) Many diseases today are related to simple nutritional deficiencies, and restoring a low nutrient like boron can significantly improve overall health. (6)
Borax's high boron content makes it an effective treatment for arthritis and other bone-related issues. Studies have shown that increased boron intake can help alleviate arthritis symptoms and improve bone density, improving overall bone health. (7)
Boron, an essential trace mineral found in borax, is vital in maintaining hormonal balance. By consuming borax, individuals with hormone imbalances may experience an improvement in their symptoms, leading to better overall health. (8, 9)
The antifungal properties of borax make it an effective remedy for various fungal infections, such as candida, ringworm, and tinea versicolor. Using borax topically or consuming it in small amounts can help fight these infections and promote healing. (10)
Borax's alkaline nature and trace mineral content may help improve sleep quality for some individuals. Borax can alleviate insomnia and promote restful sleep by balancing the body's pH levels and providing essential minerals. (11)
Borax powder is about 11.3% boron, meaning a ¼ teaspoon contains approximately 113 mg of boron. Ted from Earth Clinic recommends a daily dose of ¼ teaspoon of borax in 1 liter of water for men and 1/8 teaspoon of borax in 1 liter for women. This equates to men consuming about 113 mg of boron daily while women consume around 56 mg daily.
When calculating for a sip (approximately 15 ml), you would get about 1.7 mg of boron per sip from the solution prepared for men (¼ teaspoon of borax in 1 liter of water) and about 0.84 mg of boron per sip from the solution prepared for women (1/8 teaspoon of borax in 1 liter of water).
Another method of dosing borax, recommended by Walter Last, involves adding a heaping teaspoon of borax to a liter of water and taking one or two teaspoons daily with meals, delivering about 3 mg of boron per dose. (12)
You will find more dosing information on this page.
Borax is commonly used as a natural cleaning aid, especially for laundry. Its alkaline pH of 9.3 makes it useful for softening hard water, which can damage clothes and make them difficult to clean. (13) However, adding borax may not be necessary if you already have soft water.
Borax is one of the three ingredients in many popular DIY laundry powder recipes. Besides laundry, borax is also used as an eco-friendly cleaning powder for the bathroom. It is particularly helpful for removing hard water stains.
Borax is a widely recognized and safe remedy for pest control. It has been used for years to treat various parasites, including lice and mites in humans and mange in dogs and cats. (14) When borax is applied to the skin, it dehydrates and suffocates the parasites, making it an effective and natural treatment option.
Borax has become popular as a shampoo alternative. Various chemicals in shampoos and health conditions that affect the scalp have motivated many people to turn to hair care's "no-poo" method.
Borax is not only a natural alternative to chemical-laden shampoos because of its alkalinity and anti-fungal properties; it often brings healing to chronic and embarrassing scalp conditions.
Boron deficiency is a critical yet often overlooked issue that can significantly impact overall health and well-being. As an essential trace mineral, boron is involved in various biological processes, including bone formation, hormone regulation, and cell membrane maintenance. This section will provide a more comprehensive analysis of boron deficiency, including its causes, symptoms, and potential health consequences.
Several factors can contribute to boron deficiency, such as:
Poor diet: Consuming a diet low in boron-rich foods, like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes, can lead to insufficient boron intake.
Soil depletion: The depletion of minerals in the soil due to modern agricultural practices can result in reduced boron content in the crops grown on that soil, ultimately affecting the boron levels in our food.
Reduced bioavailability: Certain factors, like high levels of calcium, magnesium, or phosphorus, can interfere with boron absorption in the body, leading to reduced bioavailability and, subsequently, deficiency.
Health conditions: Some medical conditions, such as kidney disease or malabsorption disorders, can impair the body's ability to absorb and utilize boron effectively.
A lack of boron in the body can result in various symptoms, which can manifest differently depending on the individual. These symptoms may include:
If left unaddressed, boron deficiency can have several long-term health consequences, including:
Supplementing with borax, which contains a rich boron content, can help address boron deficiency and improve overall health. By incorporating borax into their health regimen, individuals can effectively restore their boron levels and alleviate symptoms associated with deficiency.
In addition to supplementing with borax, individuals can improve their boron levels by incorporating boron-rich foods into their diet. Some of these foods include:
By incorporating these foods into their daily diet, individuals can help prevent boron deficiency and promote overall health. Additionally, it is essential to maintain a balanced and varied diet, as other nutrients also play a crucial role in supporting the body's functions.
It is also worth noting that excessive boron intake can lead to toxicity, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin rash. While the risk of boron toxicity from food sources is low, following the recommended dosages when supplementing with borax or other boron supplements is essential to avoid adverse effects.
In conclusion, understanding the importance of boron and addressing any deficiency can significantly impact overall health and well-being. By ensuring adequate boron intake through diet or supplementation, individuals can support various biological processes, including bone health, hormonal regulation, and cognitive function. .(15)
Borax can play a role in detoxifying the body thanks to its alkaline nature and anti-inflammatory properties. (16)
A borax detox can help neutralize acidic waste products in the body, support the elimination of toxins, and improve overall health. Regular use of borax may promote better digestion, clearer skin, and improved energy levels.
Always consult a healthcare professional before starting a detox regimen, and remember to stay hydrated during the process.
While borax is considered safe for many uses, it is essential to exercise caution and follow guidelines for safe consumption and handling. When using borax for health purposes, always start with a smaller dose and gradually increase it as needed. If you experience any side effects, discontinue use and consult with a healthcare professional.
To reduce your risk of side effects, always start with a smaller dose and monitor its effects. While the relative lethal dose (LD50) of borax is similar to that of table salt, it is always wise to be cautious with your dosages. (17)
One simple remedy that may help with borax side effects, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, and gas, is taking three activated charcoal capsules or tablets at night before bedtime.
Make sure to drink plenty of water during the first week or two of taking borax for the first time. Your body will need extra hydration while it purges toxins.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid taking borax internally, as there is insufficient information about its safety during pregnancy and lactation.
It is also essential to keep borax out of reach of children and pets, as ingesting large amounts can be toxic.
Scientific research on the health benefits of borax and boron is ongoing. Recent studies have investigated the potential role of boron in bone health, hormone regulation, and reproductive health. (18, 19)
As more research is conducted, our understanding of the therapeutic potential of borax and boron will continue to grow. To stay informed about the latest findings, it is essential to follow reputable sources of health information and consult with healthcare professionals before incorporating borax into your health regimen.
Emerging research suggests that boron, the trace mineral found in borax, may play a role in maintaining brain health and cognitive function. (20) Studies have shown that boron can positively impact memory, attention, and motor control. Although more research is needed to fully understand the role of boron in brain health, incorporating borax into your health regimen may help support cognitive function and protect against age-related cognitive decline.
Borax's antifungal and antimicrobial properties make it a helpful natural remedy for various skin issues, including eczema, psoriasis, and acne. (21)
Applying a diluted borax solution topically may help alleviate symptoms and promote healing. Additionally, using borax as an alternative to chemical-laden shampoos and skin care products can help reduce exposure to potentially harmful ingredients and support healthier skin.
Due to its alkaline nature and antimicrobial properties, borax can also improve oral health. Gargling with a diluted borax solution can help neutralize oral acidity, reduce inflammation, and combat oral infections. (22) This natural remedy may benefit individuals suffering from swollen gums, bad breath, or other oral health issues.
With its rich boron content, Borax may also benefit athletes and those involved in sports. Boron has been shown to help improve muscle coordination, strength, and endurance. (23) Including borax in a sports regimen can enhance overall performance and support bone health, which is crucial for athletes.
When used in a diluted solution, Borax can help soothe irritated eyes and alleviate symptoms of eye infections, such as conjunctivitis. The antimicrobial properties of borax can aid in combating bacteria and other pathogens that cause eye infections. However, using a properly diluted solution and consulting a healthcare professional before using borax for eye issues is essential. (24)
The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of borax make it a useful remedy for wound healing. Applying a diluted borax solution to minor cuts, scrapes, and burns can help prevent infection and promote faster healing. (25)
Always clean the wound thoroughly before applying borax, and consult a healthcare professional if the wound is severe or shows signs of infection.
Borax is used in agriculture as a source of boron, an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development. (26)
It can be applied to the soil or used as a foliar spray to address boron deficiency in crops. Boron is crucial for cell wall formation, root development, and the proper functioning of plant metabolic processes. By ensuring adequate boron levels in the soil, farmers can enhance crop yield and quality.
As a naturally occurring compound, borax is an environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals in various applications.
From household cleaning to pest control and health remedies, borax offers a sustainable solution that reduces the environmental impact of our daily activities. By choosing borax and other natural products, we can contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
If you make Walter Last's solution with distilled water and store it in a clean glass jar, you will avoid impurities contaminating the mixture. This will maximize the shelf life of the solution. Store the solution in the refrigerator for even better preservation, and always use a clean stainless steel spoon to take your dose out of the jar. If your solution looks cloudy or smells off, discard it and make another batch.
Some people may be uncomfortable taking any amount of borax internally. In many cases, taking a high-dose boron supplement can achieve similar results.
Conclusion
Borax, a natural and versatile compound, has been used for years to treat various health issues and improve overall well-being. Its anti-inflammatory properties and mineral content, particularly boron, make it effective in treating arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, and hormone imbalances. Borax is a popular alternative to conventional cleaning products and personal care items like shampoo. However, using borax responsibly and following guidelines for safe consumption and handling is crucial.
If you are unsure or have concerns about using borax, consult a healthcare professional or consider alternatives like boron supplements.
Watch Earth Clinic's most popular video, with over 500,000 views, on the extensive health benefits of borax! We'll also show you two ways to make a borax solution.
Below, you can find numerous posts from Earth Clinic readers sharing their personal experiences of using borax to treat a variety of health conditions. These firsthand accounts provide insights into the potential benefits of using borax as a natural remedy for different ailments.
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