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Apple Cider Vinegar for Breast Calcifications
Posted by Angeles B. (Bronx, Ny) on 06/19/2016
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This is belated THANK YOU to Earth Clinic and those who share on the site. In Dec 2014, I posted that the doctor found calcification in my breasts after a regular mammogram. I read here that Apple Cider Vinegar destroys calcification and went about taking it as advised on this site. Well, I went for a second mammogram in early Jan 2015 and NO calcification was found!! Praise God and thank you Earth Clinic!
Apple Cider Vinegar for Breast Calcifications
Posted by Coco (Chattanooga, Tn) on 11/26/2016
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I've taken apple cider vinegar (organic with the "mother") for about 10 years now for a variety of reasons. I too had breast calcifications and they are now gone for several years now (not sure exactly how many).
I take 1 tablespoon in about 10 to 12 ounces of water in the mornings, about 5 mornings per week, first thing on an empty stomach. After a few months, I added about 1/2 teaspoon of baking sofa to the mixture to help with constipation. I also take about 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with a pinch of baking soda in 6 ounces of water at bedtime for indigestion (about 5 out of 7 nights).
I do take some other supplements, but I believe the breast calcifications disappeared with the apple cider regime.
Castor Oil
Posted by Paula (New Zealand) on 05/09/2014
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My daughter had breast lumps which developed when she started contraception they were worrying her so I got her to lie in bed with a smearing of castor oil over the area and a oil soaked woollen rag over it then plastic wrap over it then we placed a covered hot water bottle over the area, she fell asleep and within about an hour she called me to her room and the area had large red areas following the veins around the sides of her breast abit like welts but not raised. I believe it was the lumps dissolving. The lumps went away completely after doing this once. I got this information to do this from the Edgar Cayce site. Hope this helps someone.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Mary (Lawrenceville, Georgia) on 09/26/2011
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My doctor had me going for mammograms every 6 months for the last 4 years due to multiple cysts in my breasts. I read that breast cysts can be a precursor to breast cancer so I started researching ways to get rid of them. I found an enzyme (Serrapeptase) which claimed to "eat away" at cysts. So I skipped my 6 month visit and took it nightly for a year. Then went back for my mammogram. No mention of cysts in the report. I even called my doctor to have them check the report for mention of cysts and they said there was no mention of cysts at all. So I'm claiming it worked. I will continue to take it nightly.
Do your research folks, only one brand was used in the clinical trials so be wary of imitations. BTW, it will give you indigestion if you don't follow the directions and take it on an empty stomach.
Cabbage and Iodine Painting
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 12/04/2024
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My GF was complaining last Saturday about her breast had a knot in it and were sore. She was freaking out thinking it was a tumor. I've been around long enough to know not all lumps in the breast are cancerous. Thinking it was maybe a cyst or a gland blockage.
I told her to go to the grocery and get a head of fresh green cabbage, pull off a leaf and bruise it with something round like the side of a coffee mug and line the inside of her bra with it. Wear it all day.
Using cabbage leaves has been used by women since ancient times and can reduce the pain and inflammation associated with the breast.
At nite, I told her to paint her breasts and nipples with a tincture of iodine 2% so she didn't have to sleep with cabbage stuck to her.
It has now been 5 days and she told me this morning the knot in her breast is gone and she feels great and no pain.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Grandmama-d (Nashville, Tn) on 04/18/2012
I found a lump in my underarm pit near my breast that had not been there just a few days prior. I immediately started taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a small amount of water (probably 10 tablespoons of water or less), three times a day. Within a week the lump had disappeared completely. The lump felt like the classic lump I was taught to feel for in my self breast exam and it was as hard as a rock. Although the lump was gone I continued the apple cider vinegar routine. Hope this helps.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Bessie (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 04/23/2010
Hi Kelly - I, too, had benign breast cysts and what really helped me was painting a quarter-size spot of iodine on my breasts every evening before bed (wait until it dries because it stains). Eventually my cysts disappeared. I used Lugol's and it was recommended by my doctor. If you type in iodine cysts on Google, there is a lot of great information on it. Good luck!
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 11/12/2008 392 posts
A breast cyst tends to form whenever blood sugar spikes causing the solubility of the calcium from the bones to be increased by 20 times solubility of calcium more then average. Whenever a tissue or a muscle is damaged, assuming the breast from bruises the blood circulation may get obstructed, and once the area heals, the blood leaves, but not the calcium and you get a breast cyst. To neutralize or prevent such formation, blood sugar spikes is best avoided by drinking plenty of water (with a pinch of sea salt) before during and after meals, a chromium supplements (I personally used chromium chloride - so most chromium sold in markets are o.k.). This chromium will reduce blood sugar, which in turn reduces blood calcium and excessive clotting, which in turn reduce the cysts. In which case if a cyst is formed, controlling blood sugar is the primary method. But long term cysts tend to cause pain and a calcium antagonists magnesium, the preferred form is magnesium citrate, magnesium chloride for example, 250- 500 mg a day is used which will reduce the pain. A more serious condition may require disodium EDTA supplements, but the dose I used is far lower then those used commercially in oral chelation therapies., which is only between 10-50 mg., with preferably 10-25 mg. This won't lower the calcium a lot, but sufficient to prevent excessive calcium buildup and it is not taken everyday either. It's taken only once every two or three days. However for most condition, I believe a simple baking soda and lemon is much more easier to use, as citrates also chelate calcium too, but on a limited scale withouth some undo problems of the stronger EDTA, which I view as somewhat agressive. Of course, an EDTA once a week is more ideal as it prevents heavy metal accumulation, which some metals are free radical and tend to be cancer causing, would be more suitable approach.
The lemon/lime juice is 2 tablespoon of lime juice plus baking soda 1/2 teaspoon taken twice a day should help normalized most of the blood calcium issue, while chromium supplements such as 500-1000 mcg, will reduce the calcium solubility. The effects of alkalization will prevent the leeching effects of the bones so the bones stay in place. Magnesium would in the end fortify the bone to be more resilient. Calcium alone wouldn't do it. It's like a chalk. But magnesium added would add resilence to the bone and also reduce the leeching effects thus reducing the high blood calcium that causes cyst. In my observation most of the cysts comes from high sugar consumption, metabolic acidosis (from chlorine and fluorine exposure), use of artificial sweetners (aspartame ultimately breaks down formaldehyde which destroys the body's equilibrium in maintaining stable pH), and also exposure to hydrocarbons. Those are the primary causes of cysts. However, they can also form from excessive use of antibiotics, which tends to increase heavy metals, metabolic acidosis, which ultimately forms a cysts, or in other areas such as the lungs, which tends to form calcification and that shows up in x-rays.
Ted
Serrapeptase
Posted by Annie1017 (Berryville, Ar) on 09/24/2012
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I am a woman who has suffered with several different ailments over the last few years. Recently while searching for something to help the horrible pain I was having from Fibroid Cysts in my breasts, I thought maybe I had an iodine deficency. I went to a small herbacy and was recommended Serrapeptase Enzyme. I was leary of the product since I am on a very tight budget and didn't want to take something that might not work. The lady gave me some literature and my husband encouraged me to try it. I have been taking two pills mornings and two more at night and in less than a month I feel amazing! I no longer have painful breasts and the lumps are gone. I have suffered with endometriosis and cysts on my ovaries as well and have not had any of their symptoms either. In addition to all of these things I have had horrible sciatica. The anti-inflammatory properties of this "miracle" has reduced all the swelling in my lower back and am now able to "pop" my back and in conjunction with stretching have been pain free for over a week. I am totally sold on this supplement and encourage anyone with any type of swelling or cysts to try it.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by stephanie (Tacoma, wa ) on 08/18/2022
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I used a makeup cotton pad and put a mixture of castor oil and frankincense oil on the pad, then put it inside my sports bra and wore it there all night every night for the past four days. The cyst was the size of a large gum ball. Now it's the size of a small gum ball in just 4 days! I'm honestly amazed!
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Nelle (Sarasota, Florida, Usa) on 09/12/2012
Hi Debbers, I had multiple cysts both breast big like 25 cents and was ready to go for an operation. I took iodine kelp, vit e, selenium, vit c. is very effective. Add to your diet flax seed, almond, walnut and oats. No fatty food, caffeine, avoid sweet, chocolate, dairy product like cream, whole milk. Try this and you will be cured. It took a year to dissolved and I am totally free from cyst.
Bupleurum
Posted by Sam (Miami, FL) on 06/22/2014
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Bupleurum Entangled worked like magic for breast lumps.This is the only supplements that I can swear by.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Kelly (San Luis Obispo, Ca, Usa) on 04/22/2010
Hello
First, thank you all for your work in helping all of us take better control of our health, I am very grateful for the knowledge I have gained from this site. I was hoping you could offer a little advice for trying to reduce a breast cyst.
A brief history on me is a cyst ( size of a grape) was found after self exam, then a mammogram, ultrasound and needle aspirate which showed it to be benign. That was 2 years ago. I am 42 also have benign thyroid nodules. I have been determined to rebalance my body and eliminate these issues.
I started Iodoral 5 months ago, along with Vit C powder, Selenium 200mcg, food based multi vitamin, mag citrate 200mg and Vit D 2000 - 4000IU/day. This plan has already softened my breast tissue dramatically. Aside from the cyst they don't feel lumpy / bumpy as my doctor said 2 years ago.
Last month I increased magnesium to 500mg and reduced Vit D to 2,000 and added 250 mg of coral calcium/day. Still wondering how much calcium is needed if I eat plenty of green foods and take a green drink daily.
The breast pain has reduced dramatically but the cyst feels a lot harder. Still smooth, movable and slightly increases in size before my period which is also irregular, every 5 -7 weeks.
My question is I would like to know if I should change anything I am doing. I know to be patient and that this can take many months to resolve. As of this week I am adding 1/2 tsp of baking soda and either 2 TBLS of lemon/lime or ACV 2 x per day. And will do this 5 day's per week.
I sleep well, rarely eat sugar or high GI foods, of healthy weight and have plenty of energy. Overall I feel great but do have frequent lower abdominal bloating. Which is why I cleaned up my diet. Candida my be a possible cause I discovered after taking a candida survey. Hope the baking soda and ACV helps with that too.
I just want to get things back in balance. I know many women like this and want to offer them this information too. I am also going to have thermogram done this month.
Thank you for reading all of this and for your help.
Kind regards,
Kelly
Cabbage and Iodine Painting
Posted by Dano (Ontario) on 12/05/2024
Yes, topical bruised cabbage leaf applications are effective for several things. I use them for an old injury on my knee that sometimes gets painfully swollen with fluid. The cabbage leaf gets rid of both the swelling and pain.
Diindolylmethane (DIM)
Posted by Smith (Los Angeles) on 12/21/2022
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I used DIM 100 mg for breast cysts, and it cleared them up in a couple of days. I had actually scheduled a mammogram and took DIM after reading an article about it. I almost canceled my mammogram, but decided to have once since it had been some time.
When I mentioned DIM to the female technician, she said there was a pharmaceutical product you could take. Of course, there was. But DIM can be bought over the counter, and is much cheaper and works. A win, win. I'm really surprised no one has posted about this.
Iodine
Posted by Larry (Tucson, Az) on 09/16/2022
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My wife had chronic breast cysts. The doctors told her to cut out chocolate and caffeine and keep getting mammograms. A friend told me that breast cysts are a condition of an iodine deficiency. I researched it and got my wife on 12.5 mg iodine pills. Within a week her pain was gone, and within a month her cysts were gone and have never come back. It works!!! It is also good for prostate problems.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Faeqa ( Amman, Jordan) on 07/10/2017 70 posts
Hi the best remedy I tried for breast cysts is drinking 2 cups of Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) tea, within 10-14 days it will disappear.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Brenda (Orlando, Fl) on 03/16/2011
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Last year my boyfriend discovered my breast lump which was the size of a grape. I took Lugol's 7% solution and increased my daily dose of natural Thyroid. I also take Zinc, Magnesium, D3, L-Tyrosine, Flaxseed oil, EPO, Selenium, Vit C, L-Lysine, Biotin, Cranberry, and a natural Fruit/Veggie based vitamin. I try to do raw fruit/veggie smoothies several times a week. The lump was gone by the time I went in for a mammogram. I believe that my past history of breast lump, goiter, and ovarian cysts was caused by lack of iodine & insufficient thyroid hormone treatment.
Ted's Remedies
Posted by Valerie (Miami, Florida) on 04/09/2009
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Magnesium Citrate 400mg dose releaved all tension in my breasts in just a few days!!! After leaving my doctor's office and being told that my hard and lumpy, painful breasts were something I'd have to live with and that I also had a cyst that needed to be looked at by a breast sergion; needless to say I was not happy...I looked at this site and followed Ted's advice and immediatly took the only thing I had in my house -Magnesium Citrate 200mg in am and 200mg in pm, out of the 3 that he mentions (Vitamin E, Chromium and Magnesium) I also drank lemon water with baking soda and water with celtic salt as per his advice. I forgot that I had breasts with in 3-4 days!!! I felt light and I even had an urge to jump on a trampoline,( which I purchased a while back but could'nt use )I'm a fitness trainer so being able to move is essential in my field and I feel great! I now started taking the other products Ted recomended to get rid of the cyst...I'll let you know how that goes. Ted, I thank you for all you've done for me and many others. Be well!!!
Lugol's Iodine
Posted by MissM (NY) on 01/22/2021
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I had severe pain and cystic breasts. What eliminated was painting on Lugol's iodine, and taking it as well. I then found out I was hypothyroid and the painful breasts were a symptom!
Immediate relief! Even my gynecologist didn't even suggest this remedy.
I was given all kinds of pain medication, even birth control pills to help and they did nothing. Try getting lugol's and painting on breast first. Do not worry it stains then disappears!
If it disappears quickly, you are iodine deficient! Get your thyroid checked.
Apple Cider Vinegar for Breast Calcifications
Posted by PayItForward (PNW) on 09/12/2024 65 posts
The most common or standard ACV daily intake is 2 Tbsp. Braggs is our favorite but any one non-negotiable is that contains the 'mother'. It will have a cloudy sediment at the bottom of the bottle. You should always dilute apple cider vinegar in water or some other liquid before drinking. Otherwise, the acidity could end up harming your tooth enamel or burning your throat. Always shake the bottle thoroughly before use as the mother tends to settle at the bottom. Some apple cider vinegars remove the mother because of the cloudy appearance, which can lead the unknowing to question if the product has gone bad. But this is not the case. Fact is, the mother is the best part! It has dozens of strains of good bacteria as probiotics.
You can take this at once or divided doses AM/PM. We take ours in an 8 oz glass of water with either honey or stevia (not sugar). We've tried adding it to our lrg 40oz insulated stainless water bottles together with our daily electrolytes. especially in the hot summers. In the winter we enjoy it in hot water, maybe a little cinnamon, and it tastes like a hot apple flavor drink. Others I know take 1-2 tsp three times per day, while some do this 20 min before a meal as the mother also contains enzymes, which are essential for breaking down foods so that your body can make use of the nutrients you consume. You may be a person who jumps right in day one while another will start with a half does and increase. Listen to your body and see what works best for you. If you're not seeing the results you hoped for do increase up to 2 Tbsp daily and give it a little time. And be sure to give yourself a little TLC each day :) ♥
Flaxseed Oil, Vitamin C, Fulvic Acid
Posted by Gattamore (Arlington, Virginia) on 02/06/2011
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I don't know exactly what contributed to my breast lumb to dissolve, but Hi-lignan flaxseed oil along with high vitamin C doses and fulvic acid did the job in less than a week! It's all gone, couldn't be more happy! I mostly contributed to the hi-lignan.
Breast Cyst Remedies
Posted by Cat (Austin, Tx) on 10/28/2010
Eliminating milk products and wheat drastically reduced the size of my cysts and eliminated the soreness. Benign uterine and breasts cysts are common in my family of mostly women. I believe (not my doctor) that milk and wheat affect my hormones and cause the cysts. When I went on a low carb diet of mostly veggies, fruit, and meat, the uterine cysts shrunk, became softer, and stopped hurting. Plus, my near month long periods went back to 4 normal days. This took 3 weeks. I had not had 4 day periods since I was 30. I've come to believe that hormones & casein of cows milk and the estrogen of wheat adversely affects female breast and uterine tissue. I was once told by a psychic to stop consuming both if I wanted good health. He said that cow milk is for baby cows and grain is for cattle. He recommended the diet I mentioned above. But, at time, I loved my ice cream. Now I know he was totally correct. Everything improves when I keep milk and grains out of my system.
