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Borax
Posted by Joseph (Boulder, Colorado) on 09/06/2014
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Updated dosage!!!!! Of borax per 8oz neti pot (in case you don't see my recent post): for lingering sinus issues.... am now using 1 teaspoon borax + 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in 8 oz neti, twice in each nostril daily.
After almost complete loss of both smell and taste, after 5 years of sinusitis.... fully restoring olfactory function is a pretty big deal...western medicine has nothing remotely as effective, with toxic pharmaceuticals, to be sure...
Castor Oil
Posted by Pallavi (Melbourne ) on 10/25/2023
Did you continue to use it? For how long?? Do you still have smell and taste??
Castor Oil
Posted by Pallavi (Melbourne) on 10/25/2023
Did it get your smell and taste back??
Tea Tree Oil
Posted by Linda B (Camdenton MIssouri) on 05/23/2023
It can't be straight essential oil. And this alcohol sounds potent for the nose. I need clarity on these instructions, please!
Zinc
Posted by dar (canada) on 05/23/2023
why not find a real traditional chinese medicine or ayurvedic med doctor, where the treatments have been used for 5k years? y'all are in a med.mafia loop... it's in their intere$t to keep us sick...Osteopathic manipulation is of great benefit, as well
Eating a Burnt Orange
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 05/08/2023
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Eating a burnt orange mixed with brown sugar can help people revive their senses.
In Jamaican Herbal Maroon Medicine, they teach that to regain your taste buds after Covid-19, simply take a fresh orange and roast it over an open flame. Once the peel of the orange is burnt black, remove it from the flame and remove the charred crust. The orange needs to be hot during this process, so be careful. Place the inner pulp of the orange into a large coffee cup. Add two tablespoons of brown sugar to the cup and mash the orange and brown sugar til mixed.
Now eat the orange sugar mixture when it has cooled a bit. It needs to be warm but not burn your tongue.
This remedy can be applied to many different illnesses.
You're welcome...
Castor Oil
Posted by Jane (WI) on 01/15/2023
How do you put the castor oil in your nostril? Do you smear it around with your finger, or do you squirt it up into the nostril further with some kind of syringe?
Castor Oil
Posted by Kayla (Beaverton) on 01/03/2023
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Regaining Taste and Smell
My naturopathic doctor told me to use castor oil to regain smell.
I did some research and found some instructions. Never warm any oil too hot it will destroy the healing properties. I think lukewarm is the key or don't warm it at all.
- Gently warm castor oil on the stove or microwave. Make sure it is warm and not hot.
- Place two drops of oil in each nostril twice a day: once upon waking and right before sleep.
Here is the link
https://www.healthline.com/health/anosmia
Nicotine Patches
Posted by Robert J. (USA) on 11/03/2022
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Nicotine patches or lozenges help with the loss of taste and smell and aid in rapid recovery in 2-3 days smell, taste come back and ringing in the ears goes away.
I don't remember it as a treatment for it though but just for the mentioned symptoms, I could be wrong though.
This I heard watching a documentary on the subject. Watch the dosage though if you're a non-smoker. I tried a 4 mg lozenge a few days ago and thought I was going to die from a heart attack, so my advice is to start as low dose as possible then increase gradually to tolerance.
Castor Oil
Posted by Katie (Cape Coral) on 05/18/2022
Did you continue to use the Castor Oil? Was your smell healed?
Castor Oil
Posted by D Groce (North Carolina) on 09/22/2021
How did you use or apply the castor oil? We have all lost our taste and smell. Thanks so much.
Hydrate, Colloidal Silver Spray
Posted by Thooraya (California ) on 08/06/2021
Hey guys, I'm interested in both of your stories regarding eating healthy and drinking water.
Have y'all still maintained normal smells? How are you guys right now?
Colonics
Posted by Tommo (Scotland) on 02/23/2021
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Colonics worked for me, not only restoring my sense of smell but colonics also gave my complexion a noticeable healthy glow!
Zinc
Posted by Jen (Australia) on 01/30/2021
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I lost my sense of smell due to zinc deficiency. Covid also burns through zinc, and bioavailable copper. But taking a zinc supplement like Zn picolinate alone is short term ok, but bad for copper long term. Best to eat something like oysters (high in both zinc and copper). Zinc ionophores might also be relevant eg quercetin. Make sure iron levels are not high, as iron feeds infections eg ferritin under 40, saturation under 35%. Iron chelation is being used in covid treatment. Natural iron chelators include cabbage, Bragg Apply Cider V, green tea, quercetin, lactoferrin, IP6. Cheers.
Zinc
Posted by Ed (Fla.) on 01/28/2021
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For over 60 plus year I have been told that the loss of taste or smell is as a result of zinc deficiency. I know we are told not to take large amounts of zinc, but for many years I took 100mg or more every day. Everyone must make their own decisions on what and how much to take. Pray on it.
Be Well,
Ed
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Posted by Adriana (California) on 01/28/2021
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I recently had covid myself with loss of taste and smell. What has been helping with the loss of taste and smell has been Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg 2 times a day. Also Sulphurophane (concentrated broccoli sprout extract and Barleans omega 3 oil, key lime. Good results in 2 weeks.
Smell Therapy
Posted by Nothy (On) on 01/28/2021
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It takes years to grow your sense of smell back - it grows at a rate of 1mm per year. BUT, I used different smells to grow mine. I used Vicks Vapour Rub and held it at my chin and breathed deeply so I could smell it (then later my waist, then the floor...)
Anosmia Triggered by Virus
Posted by Paracelsus (Orlando, FL) on 12/11/2020 46 posts
I read somewhere that loss of smell and taste are due to a lack of zinc. Try taking a zinc supplement.
Anosmia Triggered by Injury
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 10/26/2020
interesting how cannabis is related to a zinc copper balance when I googled it. Too much zinc lowers copper and visa versa and low zinc causes loss of taste and smell. zinc used up as your body fight colds and flu and copper is used to fight grey hair and parasites. Hope this helps.
Anosmia Triggered by Injury
Posted by Laura (Southern New Jersey) on 10/23/2020
I have not had a sense of smell since I was pregnant with my first child. Had opened a can of tuna fish and that was the last time I have ever smelled anything- he is 30 years old now. Went to many doctors explaining my loss of smell and they either said there is nothing you can do or you must be insane - ???
I believe prior cocaine use is truly to blame but - also had a bad car accident with head trauma. I cannot explain this but in recent years I have not been able to take pain medication and started cannabis
I have my sense of smell after smoking cannabis, usually the weed reeks bad (I can smell that) and then the occasional fragrance wafts up, glass of grape juice was the first time I had a sense, that was 12 years ago. I have learned to "feel" bad smells, hangs heavy or looks bad!!
But my 30 year old did save my life recently when a gas line in a house was left open, he came down the stairs yelling CAN"T YOU SMELL THAT??!!! It was accidentally left opened in the laundry area. I never would of noticed- thanks
Zinc
Posted by Ginger G (Ohio) on 10/08/2018
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I have had bouts with loss of smell and taste for a few years now...Prednisone used to bring it back but that no longer works. Last night I chewed a garlic clove and I almost tasted it a little. took a zinc pill and today I tasted a little, haven't tasted for about a month now. I swabbed out my nose with caster oil without hexane and tonight I will try the drops. I'll let you know as we go along...
Capsaicin Nose Spray
Posted by Jack (Phoenix, Az) on 09/16/2017
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Restore smell loss due to too much magnesium with common nose sprays with natural ingredients:
Restoring sense of smell after losing it from too much magnesium is easy, but it burns a bit. Lots of cold cures include magnesium. I've lost my sense of smell twice using magnesium in nasal gels and cold lozenges. Just go to any drug store and get one of the capsaicin nose sprays, like Sinus Buster, at Walgreens or Walmart or CVS or wherever. They are used for sinus issues and migraines and cluster headache attacks. Just use as directed. Smell came back pretty quickly; I think it was the same day I started the capsaicin spray. The ones I still have in the fridge are Allergy Buster, Sinus Buster, and Headache Buster. I use them for cluster headache attacks. But I no longer use magnesium for colds, as it aggravates my cluster headache attacks.
Castor Oil
Posted by Phyllis (Buffalo) on 07/24/2017
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After using saline rinse and prescribed medication, I am happy to report today I can smell. I lost that sense for a couple of months. Castor oil is the remedy. I can smell again. I know it will improve with time. I'm sold, I feel like pressure is lifted from my sinuses. Remember its only day one and Im estatic.
Castor Oil
Posted by Srinivas (Hyderabad) on 07/03/2017
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super....it works and it used to help our fore fathers ........
Serrapeptase
Posted by Ron (Nyc) on 04/22/2017
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Serrapeptase has worked for loss of smell. I took it for about 1 month now due to a traumatic brain injury, on a empty stomach as directed right before I slept. I would wake up with blood residue/scar tissue on my nose which helped clear up the olfatory system. I have regained about 70% of my smell now after my fall. (I fell off a motorcycle and landed on my back).
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Posted by Rsw (Oh) on 04/21/2017
Con,
I always try to buy the r-alpha lipoic acid form which is supposed to be better in the body. If you look online for r-alpha lipoic acid, you will have a choice between several brands. If I am allowed to mention this, I find Life Extension to be a good source. Best wishes.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Posted by Con (Cranbourne, North Victoria ) on 04/19/2017
Hello, I also have lost my taste and smell for over a year now due to a viral infection. I just wanted to know where can I buy this alpha lipoic acid from?
Zinc
Posted by Laura (Oklahoma) on 04/02/2017
Hi, I have Hashimotos thyroiditis too. I own a small bakery. and lost my smell and taste just over 2 years ago. I know your pain. I am constantly searching for an answer.
Castor Oil
Posted by Rachel Paul (Indiana) on 01/24/2017
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Castor oil is beginning to work for me, lost smell and taste for many months, Growth in my left lower cavity on MRI, I used Qtip to swath entire nostril cavities twice a day basically one drop each side months without taste or smell, taste and smell are returning after a week.
