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Vegan Diet
Posted by Luma (US) on 06/07/2020
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Lower back pain and degenerative disks caused my sciatica, and switching to a vegan diet opened up my blood flow to the area so I could get nutrients in and out. It really helped. Google Dr Greger videos, he talks about how blocked arteries cause this.
Vegan Diet
Posted by JR (Michigan) on 11/13/2025
Have you tried a chiropractor for your sciatica pain? I had terrible sciatica pain for a long time. I went to the chiropractor and she adjusted my hip and it went away.
Vitamin D
Posted by Nita (US) on 05/17/2020
yes, I've read that lower back pain can be result of low vit. D
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Anon (Baton Rouge, Louisiana ) on 06/28/2019
Where can you find the candy?
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by joseph (toronto) on 03/12/2025
please after how many days did you see improvement
taking candied ginger
cheers
joe
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by noed (western a Australia) on 01/27/2026
Best thing for Worms /Parasites is Ivermectin...
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by LizzyDuck (Keltonburg) on 07/30/2026
Your nausea is more than likely a reaction as the Ginger travels through your digestive tract.
Blockages are being released (these are oftentimes hardened on putrified foods that were never properly digested.
It would be advisable to drink extra waterwith the juice of a lime to flush your system..
Colonics are a wonderful way to remove the blockages.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Epsom Salt Foot Bath
Posted by Belinda (UK) on 12/15/2023
More info would be useful please.
Sea Salt
Posted by annettegarciarealtor (Lubbock, TX) on 02/22/2024
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Sorry but sea salt didn't work for me. I'm having an awful time so have been trying just about anything. This was a fail for me.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Tina (Houston, Usa) on 11/24/2012
Sunshine from Dana Point, CA: Please google helichrysum essential oil. It is exceptional for sciatica nerve pain, as well as other forms of muscle pain as well. Buy *therapeutic grade essential oil and apply liberally to area of pain every few hours, and the patient will find relief. Good luck, Tina
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by N (Jacksonville) on 03/16/2025
Top 6 homeopathic remedies for sciatica
https://www.drhomeo.com/?s=Sciatica
Vitamin C
Posted by Tony (Feltham, Middlesex) on 12/18/2011
Since discectomy/laminectomy procedure 1994 I have suffered terribly with back pain. Mainly now I am suffering with severe sciatic pain. I so wish this website was available to me in 1994. I feel sure I could have cured myself. Unfortunately I trusted the butcher who told me I needed surgery. My disc only showed a slight bulge. These butchers will tell you anything to make some money. Never again will I trust the opinion of a back surgeon. Just wondered if you could share which vitamin C you used to cure your back pain? Taking that amount of vitamin C would surely cause stomach problems? Apparently with normal vitamin C tablets you only absorb about 12%. I've just purchased some vitamin C. It takes sixteen 500mg Vitamin C tablets to equal just one of my 1000mg Vitamin C packets. The technology works so you absorb between 95-98%. I've only been using it a few days and will let you know if it works. Good luck to everyone on this site.
Vitamin C
Posted by Missy (Toronto, Ont, Canada.) on 01/21/2012
Reply to 12/18/2011: Tony from Feltham, Middlesex.
You are correct to ask what type of Vitamin C to mega dose with. I almost called 911 when I mega dosed with "L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate" Vitamin C.
It's much safer to mega dose with "Calcium Ascorbate" Powder Vitamin C. Especially if one suffers from IBS, Crohns, intestinal or stomach problems.
Having said that, keep in mind that it's calcium rich & could lead to other problems, IF mega dosing for extremely long periods of time. Perhaps Magnesium would off set the calcium mega dose.
Then there is "Sodium Ascorbate" Vitamin C. (I have not tried this one). It's sodium rich which also could lead to problems, IF mega dosing for extremely long periods of time.
Either way, both the Calcium & Sodium Ascorbate are much easier on the stomach & intestines.
Talk to your local health food store to confirm.
Stretching
Posted by Bronagh (Limerick ) on 07/06/2014
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Wow - I just did your second exercise there for 20 seconds each and all the tightness disappeared. Thanks so much!
Chair Exercise
Posted by Mesem (Toulon, France) on 03/24/2011
Swimming (over arm and backstroke) and cycling up a good steep hill several times do the same thing and gets your circulation going more than a stretch. You may hurt directly after but the next day you will be fine.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Mariana (San Pablo, Ca.) on 09/23/2008
I was wondering if it also works with powdered ginger? I used 1 tablespoon with water. I guess I am hoping this also works.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Linda (San Diego, Ca) on 07/11/2009
what about using plain ginger or ginger root tea? For those of us that don't want all the sugar. Is it the ginger or the combination of?
Dietary Changes
Posted by Jb (Byron Bay, Australia) on 11/01/2026
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Caffeine, especially coffee, is one of the biggest triggers of my sciatica. It's one of the main reasons I had to quit.
My sciatica flares up worse when I quit coffee but it gradually gets better.
I believe the relief people feel from coffee may be the body getting its "fix" and pain is the body wanting it's fix, but that's the cruel irony of coffee. It creates the problems it "fixes".
Ice Pack
Posted by Prioris (ME) on 10/11/2026
my comment was for chronic sciatica
Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Salt
Posted by Christine (Georgia) on 09/09/2025
Do you remember how to use it? I just ordered marine collagen. Will that work? How much sea salt?
Hyaluronic Acid, Sea Salt
Posted by Christine (GA) on 09/09/2025
What's the dosage and frequency?
Magnets
Posted by Chris (Chico, Ca) on 05/23/2023
So to be clear are you saying that you are taking 10,000 2 x a day for a total of 20,000 IUs? That is a lot of D3 if I am correct.
Magnets
Posted by DiDi (Oregon) on 05/21/2023
Thank you for the information Olivia!
Yes, I would kindly like more information about the magnets and the book.
😊
Tennis Shoe Technique
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 11/07/2022
No one is answering on placement of tennis shoe! I would love to know as well! Does it go in center crack of the butt or under one butt cheek?
Tennis Shoe Technique
Posted by Mary McQueen (Scotland) on 05/23/2023
Please explain where you place the shoe? On one side or in the middle?
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Phyllis (Florida) on 01/10/2024
Thank you for the good information of the right kind of HA. I ordered the rooster comb based HA and it's supposed to come today. I also have the other type of the HA. Should I only take the one that is rooster comb based or should I also take the other form with it? Also is it best to take 4 at a tiime or take 2 in morning and the other 2 before bedtime?
Do you still take it?
Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate
Posted by Carolynn (St Peter%u2019s Mo, USA) on 04/16/2025
Can you please tell me if you continue to take this biocell formulation as maintenance when you are no longer in pain? I have suffered for over 35 years but it flares up off and on. I had surgery L5-S1 in late eighties causing nerve damage in my right leg As I grow older the effects progressively have gotten worse Presently I am in severe pain which started as sciatica and spread across my lower back I am going to try your recommended formula and am in hopes it will work. If it does, what do you recommend as maintenance.
Vitamin D
Posted by Archana (Houston) on 02/15/2026
Hi Lisa! Your experience with vitamin D is inspiring. Thanks for sharing it. Did you take only vitamin D? Or did you take it in combination with any other vitamins or supplements? Can you please tell me? I would be very thankful to you.
My mother is suffering from sciatica pain and she's old.
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by jmoore207 (Georgia) on 07/30/2026
I literally have the exact issue right now. I bought candied ginger slices today and have already eaten 4. I pray this works
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by ShirneySharon (Eagle, ID) on 06/22/2024
Hi, I too am in search of relief from sciatic nerve pain. I read that you have a PEMF device and I would love to know what you got because I am considering getting one, but there are so many and I don't know the right one? I'd love your input. Thank you so much.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Epsom Salt Foot Bath
Posted by Pete (Oklahoma) on 02/10/2023
I used traction to cure my sciatica
Coffee
Posted by Daniel (Los Angeles) on 07/08/2015
Did you use instant coffee at home? If so, how much coffee of each? 1/2 tablespoon? 1 teaspoon? Did you drink black, with sugar, with cream? Please advise. I don't drink much coffee. I've had sciatica the last 4 days and the stretches are not working any more.
B-12
Posted by Cyndi (Oregon) on 08/19/2015
How much did you take of this? My mom is having terrible pain and exercise is hard for her. Thank you
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Brenda (Page, Az, Usa) on 05/10/2011
Anyone know of a sugarfree version?
Candied Ginger Slices
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 05/11/2011
I don't know how you can candy ginger without sugar, maybe dried ginger? In order to solve the problem I soak them in water.
Chair Exercise
Posted by Ledtocrowe (The Plains, Ohio) on 11/02/2011
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thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
