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Raw Milk
Posted by Thehuntz (Donnelly, Mn.) on 07/10/2012
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Another very simple cure for arthritis is glucosime and chondroitin. And the simplest way to get it? Raw Milk. I suffered from advanced arthritis for years until my chiropractor told me glucosime and condroitin was the simplest way to defeat it. And one of the simplest ways to obtain that is raw milk. As there were several people milking near me, I was able to get the raw milk easily and far cheaper than regular milk in the store. For nine years I had no problem until both milkers shut their operation down. My pain came back with a vengeance as if someone were cutting thru my arm socket with a knife. Sleeping was impossible. I finally found another person with raw milk and after 3-4 weeks the pain went completely away once again.
When they pastuerize milk they take away all the good vitamins. Raw milk has those in it. As long as you find, preferably a small independant milker, one that's clean, as they almost all are, you will have no problem. There are no side effects from milk unless you are lactose intolerant, other than good ones. It's a simple, cheap, and very easily absorbed into your bloodstream. You won't be disappointed.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda, Chicken Cartilage
Posted by Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 02/13/2012
Hi Shiela (from Cape Town), The few folk I have known who had success with chicken cartilage also took colloidal minerals, at the amount of 30mls (1 oz) per 100 lb of body weight. It also took nearly 6 weeks to see good results. They were doing Dr Joel Wallach's recommendations, which was for 3 months at this amount. So I would not expect to see results for a few more weeks for most folk (sorry about that). All the best in finding the things that will work for you.
Cherries
Posted by Valerie (Cleveland, Ohio) on 06/18/2012
She's right about cherries. I'm not sure if 6 are enough, but cherries are very anti-inflammatory.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Robin (Rocky Ridge, Oh) on 01/28/2009
Oh please, please research your options before having joint replacement surgery! Check out a guy by the name of Pete Egoscue, I believe at www.egoscue.com. He is the author of several books as well. This guy started out as a physical therapist or something along that order. He started researching kinesiology and other movement methods and has come up with a way to overcome arthritic conditions.
You see, many cases of arthritis are alignment problems. Our muscles have memory and can loose that memory to do a specific job in a few days or less of bed rest from a cold, injury, etc. When you are back up and around, often times the wrong muscles start doing the wrong job. Over time, this pulls joints out of place and a rubbing of the cartilage starts. After awhile, the cartilage is worn to nothing and pain sets in. What most people don't know is, cartilage can regrow if the proper muscles are re-taught the proper job and joints are pulled back into place, eliminating the wearing away of the cartilage and a rejuvination of the joint takes place.
This guy helped Jack Nicholson (the famous golfer) when he was set to retire because of severe pain. One day he was to be in a tournament and was about to announce his retirement due to unbearable pain when an associate of his convinced him to try Egoscue out. He got an appointment that day and within a very short time on his first visit he had reduced his pain to the point that he made it to the tournament later that day. He then continued treatment with Egoscue until he made a complete recovery.
The last time I checked, you could find the simple movements meant to correct the alignment problems you suffer from on his website. I would suggest getting his books as a guide and for further research before you decide to go through with this surgery. All you would be out is some time and a few bucks for the books. It would be worth it if it saved you a complicated, painful surgery and rehabilitation if a simple movement plan could remedy the problem. Blessings, Robin
Cayenne
Posted by Annie (Cali) on 09/26/2022
I feel like cayenne helps my heart or blood pressure, Now I have severely swollen knees from RA and now weak bones due to inactivity and years of prednisone/cortisone. I am looking forward to your cayenne and castor oil but on my knees. Oh please pray my knees become unstuck, I want to walk again!!!!
Ginger
Posted by Suzanne (London) on 11/15/2006
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I have suffered from very bad arthritis for some years and also osteoporosis of the spine. I used to dread winters even though I was prescribed anti-inflamatory pills and painkilers by my doctor. I recently discovered ginger root (I found a newspaper article about ginger that I had put away some years ago) and have been taking it for about 3 weeks now in capsule form from the health food shop. The stiffness has gone from my joints and spine and most of the pain which is gradually disappearing. In fact, the other day I realised that I didn't have any pain or stiffness at all. It is such a great remedy that I am recommending it to everybody I know who has arthritis.
Linseed Oil, Tyrosine, Echinacea
Posted by Anonmyous (Australia)
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Linseed oil (refrigerated), Tyrosine and Echinacea cures wrinkles, arthritis, varicose vein pain, Parkinsons Disease, fibromyalgia. 5 tablespoons Linseed oil and 2 echinacea tablets 3 times a day. Don't take calcium, evening primrose and glucosamine if you have any of the above conditions. Just try to eat less meat and plenty of fruit and vegetables. Fresh vege juice is very good also try 1 clove of fresh garlic a day. Tyrosine stops the shakes of Parkinson's very quickly. You will feel so much better.
Black Cumin and Honey
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 12/28/2024
@ Stephanie
You can make Black Cumin Seed Powder at home using a electric coffee grinder. Buy a bag of Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) at a local foreign foods grocery store that services the India community and grind them into a fine powder. Or, can be purchased online through Plant Guru.
I take Cumin Seed Powder (Cuminum cyminum) the same spice used in taco's for rapid weightloss after the COVID lock downs (to many oreo's cookies). So I'm curious to see your results using Black Seed for UC.
Borax
Posted by Art (California) on 10/17/2024 2477 posts
Hi JD,
I have severe psoriatic arthritis and borax has kept it in remission and my joints pain free for over 16 years.
I was on methotrexate for the psoriasis, but it had no effect and can be harsh on the body and organs so I got off of it. I was on prednisone for the psoriasis also, but they were already weaning me off of it from the very first dose.
Two weeks, Imo, is not enough time if your condition is moderate to severe. It took you years to get where you are and I don't think two weeks is a realistic expectation to reverse years of arthritis. I started to notice benefit within the first month with remission within 3 months, give or take. The founder of the treatment, Dr. Newnham, said that max benefit can occur in the three to four month range in severe cases and or older people. I realize that some people have reported benefit in two or three weeks, but they may have been in a less severe state. Two weeks would be fast, even for the biologics.
I had no muscle aches, but joint aches in the great majority of my joints.
You didn't say how much borax you are taking and when and how you are taking it, so you need to give this information in order to know if you are taking the actual dose that Ted recommended.
Art
Milk
Posted by emmanuel (montpellier) on 09/28/2022
Borax
Posted by cj (Florida ) on 05/19/2023
I see that a lot of people take different doses, how much should a women take. Is a 1/4 teaspoon too much for a person?
Borax
Posted by Tom 70 (Auckland, New Zealand) on 05/22/2023
Hi Gary,
1/4 teaspoon of borax weighs 1.25 grams, which is over 125 mg of elemental boron. Is this too high a daily dosage long term?
Celery Juice
Posted by Lauren (NY) on 06/05/2022
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I'm trying this tonight for my really bad knee arthritis. When I was juicing celery three months I was walking 2-3 hours at a time with my Pitbull. I should never have stopped. I fell a few weeks back on both knees because of a broken sidewalk and I can't bend my right knee to walk. Weird that I can bend and sit sideways but not to walk. It was just time consuming to juice but I'm gonna start again. Going to try Apple Cider Vinegar tonight, praying it helps a bit by morning.
Borax
Posted by Tricia (Bucks County) on 06/09/2022
I have the beginnings if arthritis in my left thumb for a month now. I decided to try the borax method on the site here, the 1/8 tsp in 4 cups of water. I'm sure I am improving my health in general but I wasn't seeing any pain relief. Then just now I saw your interpretation with the tsp in the litre of water and decided to try it. Maybe when one has something going on in particular, it's good to take enough to “clobber” the pain. Then, ease back once you are comfortable. Sort of a slide rule. I love how you make the stronger version but then take a smaller amount. Thank you for posting. I will be happy to check in again after a month or two.
Borax
Posted by Rae (Ontario Canada) on 03/24/2022
thx for your hilarious post...informative too
laugh out loud reaction was a remedy in itself :)
Magnesium
Posted by Ailora (Ohio) on 10/16/2018
Hi, thank you for your post. I am struggling right now, this RA has gotten progressively worse in the past few months so I'm desperately trying to figure something out. I rubbed my joints with magnesium oil before bed last night and I do believe it helped some. I'll keep it up to see if it does more good. Thanks again!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda, Magnesium
Posted by Peg (Minnesota) on 12/06/2023
I use magnesium spray and have no trouble with bowels since the pills have the same effect on me.
Serrapeptase
Posted by Vicky (Nsw) on 12/26/2017
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For arthritis, read up on serrapeptase please and the testamonials on any site you find... it sometimes (not usually) takes weeks even months for some but others have improved DRAMATICALLY within days :)
Hope this helps- it's an amazing product from all I've read.
Chanca Piedra
Posted by Michael (New Zealand) on 12/20/2016
To "Jointwhisperer"
Gosh, what a nice Christmas Present for these Sufferers!! Maybe you deserve a Nobel Prize for that Discovery!
Michael
Borax
Posted by Mike (Nyc, Usa) on 12/20/2016
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For arthritis, I would add some 'borax' to the mix. Borax is touted as the single miracle cure for arthritis in some circles. It is said to balance all the hormones, too. Some call it the natural viagra. There are dozens and dozens of links with all sorts of testimony's to peruse. I use the "Mule Team, " brand you find in the supermarket near the laundry soap section. Good Luck!
Dietary Changes
Posted by Cabeau (Netherlands) on 12/04/2016
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Avoid or preferably eliminate all foods from the nightshade family (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant etc, google it) from your diet. It worked for me! It should be removed from your diet for 6 weeks to see results. I had a trigger thumb beside the painful joints which both are cured with this remedy. I also soaked my thumb in a hot bath of MSM.
It has everything to do with your vitamin D3 levels. If you have enough vitamin D3 it is not a problem to eat these foods (like in Italy :-)).
Organic Sulfur
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile , Tn) on 11/15/2016
ARETE,,,,,,,, reflected on your organic sulfur and suggest you research Collard Greens. When cooking these, it will run you out of the house the sulfur smell is so strong.
I get a kick out of the latest rage about soul food. Soul food is what poor Southern folks ate whether they were white or black. That is what I was reared on and love it to this day.
Getting frost, so we will pick a mess of Collards as soon as we think they are producing sugar and are not bitter. You keep posting because you are causing me to think. At my age, I need all the help I can get.
Yo buddy, ======ORH=======
Borax
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 12/29/2015
Odis, read up on gelatin for arthritis.
Turmeric
Posted by Janet (Indiana) on 10/14/2015
Elinor, I also had some issues with both. The msm I got off wheat gluten and then no problem. The turmeric it was the other ingredients. The most troubling ingredient [I was sick for nearly 2 months] it contained titanium dioxide. I have found many added ingredients to be troublesome. From what I have been reading the titanium dioxide is used in nano form, which means it penetrates more than it should and reactions are severe for some. Janet
Turmeric
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/15/2015
Elinor, you are very inspiring!
Maybe you can try taking a LOT less at a time.
Turmeric
Posted by Jim ( Frostburg, Md) on 10/15/2015
Elinor, regarding your experience with MSM, it is quite possible your pain was/is due to going off the prescription drugs. I'm assuming they were narcotics ...and people do become 'hooked' on these 'pain pills'.
Ginger and Turmeric
Posted by Nora (New York) on 09/10/2015
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I have been taking ground turmeric and ginger about 1/2 to 3/4 of a teaspoon of each in hot water plus a sweetener like honey or maple syrup. I drink this about 3x a day. I am 81 have arthritis but no pain.
Am going to try using the Blackstrap Molasses for the sweetener.
Magnesium
Posted by KT (Usa) on 09/07/2015
Last night after I typed my post, the pain in my hand subsided but I felt a little pain/stiffness when I brushed my teeth. I am happy to report that this morning there was less pain/stiffness.
I prepared my first cup of coffee with milk and drank some (about 4 AM). I then dissolved 1/4 tsp. Magnesium Oxide powder in about 5 oz. (juice glass) of warm water and drank that. It still did not dissolve totally so I wiped my finger inside the glass to get the residue. It makes sense to me about the magnesium binding with protein to be absorbed and it worked well for my joint pain from injuries. I am impressed that it seems to be working now, for my hand. I guess age-related degeneration pain is different.
Iodine
Posted by Charity (Faithville, Us) on 04/04/2015
Got twisted bulging finger joints ...why yes how fun it that ? I was reading up on hair loss sites with Ted about how using Iodine causes so much die off symptoms and I tend to err on the side of caution because I hate pain.
I put a bandaid with one drop of iodine on it on a bad finger joint and went to bed and it was stained for two days golden brown, the color of the iodine .
Then I used a small sample plastic spoon 2-3 inch long including the handle and put one drop iodine on it and held to the joint until is got sucked into the joint .A few minutes time went by while I held the spoon with the drop to the joint . The joints seem to be heading back into the healthy direction . It takes hours for the iodine to dissolve into the joint and return to skin color again. Hope this helps someone .
Borax
Posted by Rebel (Somewhere Usa) on 03/22/2015
I know that there is so much info on this site it can take months of reading and research to find your answer, so I will do the best I can remember.
Seems this was asked to Ted on here and his response was, that the Boron Pills seem to be full of Fillers and not as easy absorbed by the body. Unlike the Borax Twenty Mule Team with is all natural and no fillers making it more easy for the body to absorb. This is what I remember to the best of my knowledge.
Cayenne, Turmeric
Posted by Mr. Ree (Usa) on 01/20/2015
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For arthritis, take a capsule of cayenne and a capsule of turmeric, and a pinch of pepper after every meal...You should see a difference in less than a week...
I saw the reply about living to 150...I don't know about that but I'm living to 120 and will make the decision to go further at that point...Drugs will shorten your life...Educate yourself for your sake and your family's sake.
Chicken Cartilage
Posted by Veronicah (Kenya) on 06/10/2014
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Try gelatin, I read on internet and tried it on my mother who has been suffering from arthritis, after one week the pain was gone. The unsweetened gelatin they sell on supermarket to make Jello. Good luck
Yogurt and Flax Oil
Posted by Raphael (Swampscott, Ma, Usa) on 08/13/2013
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Arthritis Pain: I have taken so far 4 times (1 a day) on the mixture of (a) Greek Yogurt (b) 1 tsp organic flaxseed oil. I bought the 4 in a pack greek yogurt and it heals my knee and left shoulder pain about 90%. I will go through one more cycle to see if it can go 100% healing.
My left shoulder used to give me problem when getting dress and my right knee dull pain keeps bothering me. Now I can open my left shoulder and not feel the pain I expect it will happen, and the right knee is pain-free and still a little tight when kneel down.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Posted by Geri (Lawrenceville, Georgia) on 12/12/2012
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In June of 2009 I began taking 35% H2O2 upon the recommendation of a healer friend because my left hand was greatly affected by arthritis. I could not close my hand or grip anything. I was amazed that within only a few days my hand was so much improved taht I could close it and grasp objects. I began taking it daily.
I had a total hip replacement of my arthritic right hip in September 2009 and I continued using 35% H2O2 with no discernable negative effects. I recently had my left hip replaced also, partially due to a break. I stopped using the 35% H2O2 until a couple of weeks ago, when I resumed taking it. I had noticed that the arthritis in my left hand had worsened and I wanted to make sure the results would be as positive as the first time I took it. I will doubtless keep taking it now.
Wild Oregano Oil
Posted by Marilyn H. (Lakewood, Ca) on 05/01/2018
I wonder if it is the anti-fungal effects of the oregano oil that is contributing to the pain reduction.
Has anyone tried colostrum to help their arthritis? 15 yrs ago, a friend of mine injured her shoulder (probably rotator cuff) when she fell while going for a run. After a year of trying many holistic methods to get rid of pain, she took colostrum and she said in TWO weeks the pain was gone. She didn't have arthritis, but so many people have shoulder pain, I figured it might help. I have not tried it myself as she just recently told me this.
Clove Oil, Peppermint Oil
Posted by Tony (St. Paul, Alberta, Canada) on 06/28/2012
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I have found that a few drops of clove oil followed by a few drops of peppermint oil rubbed in, will nicely handle the pain in the muscles and joints. Also, more importantly, if used daily will clear it up over time.
