Re: Pai-Da and La-Jin - Update
14 minutes agoMelatonin Lotion Helped Reduce Ankle And Foot Swelling From An Unknown Cause
14 minutes agoHi Art,
I have been having a swollen left foot for the past four - five months, at least. The rheumatologist had me to go get a scan to see if a blood clot might be in my leg, since it was only swollen in one foot. Thankfully, no clot was found. I have tried several lotions/creams, but nothing has worked. The rheumatologist and my regular doctor had no suggestions, but both noted the swelling. I have been wearing loose scandals or flip flops because my shoes won't fit over the swelling. I was reading the posts recently and saw the melatonin lotion suggestion. I tried it, and in about five days, the swelling has gone down a lot! Still some in my ankle, but my toes and the front of my foot has diminished enough to wear my regular tennis shoes or scandals, finally! That lotion worked wonders for me, also, just a others had posted. Thank you!
Hemifacial Spasm - Urgently Need Natural Remedy Suggestions
56 minutes agoHi Punam,
Muscle spasms in various areas of the body can be caused by low magnesium and potassium levels. You can try the more bioavailable forms of magnesium such as magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate or magnesium chloride.
Add too that foods rich in potassium such as these :
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-loaded-with-potassium
Try those for a week and if that resolves the issue, then you now know what is causing the muscle spasms and how to keep them away.
One other consideration is low calcium level, but you would be the best judge of whether you are getting plenty of calcium or not.
Lastly, if you are working or exercising in a hot climate and sweating significantly, that can help deplete the three items above.
Art
Re: Need Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief After Knee Replacement
1 hour agoHi again, JR,
Doing too much at one time can be counterproductive.
First things first, since you already know that Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) can cause anxiety in some people, it seems prudent to stop it first to see if that alleviates the anxiety issue. You've only been taking it two days and already you have this new anxiety issue, that could be a clue.
Art
Re: Need Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief After Knee Replacement
1 hour agoHi JR,
In some people, Benadryl can definitely cause anxiety, as discussed here :
https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/benadryl-help-cause-anxiety-3574583/
Here is a relevant quote from the article :
Why does Benadryl cause paradoxical excitation?
' It's not known exactly why paradoxical excitation with Benadryl occurs. It is thought that it may have to do with the way the drug is metabolized (broken down) in the body for excretion, as described in one small case report.
- Benadryl is metabolized in the liver by an enzyme known as CYP2D6. It also appears to inhibit (or blocks) the use of this enzyme.
- Some people have extra copies of the 2D6 gene and are called "ultrarapid metabolizers". These people can quickly break down CYP2D6 substrates like diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl.
- The researchers suggested that in people who are CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolizers, a compound may be created that leads to excitation instead of the typical drowsiness, but they also say more research is needed to explore this idea. '
The easiest to try is to stop Benadryl and see if that alleviates the anxiety. On a related note, in some people, melatonin helps with anxiety, but Imo it is not potent at such activity and this effect can vary from person to person.
You are basically in the "trial and error" stage of trying to alleviate your symptoms and further your recovery process and this simply requires testing to find out which options will be most useful for you.
Art
Iodine for Hair Loss
2 hours agoIodized Collodion in Alopecia. - Dr. Chatelain (Monit. Thérap ) recommends the treatment of alopecia areata by Iodized Collodion, in the proportion of one part of iodine to 300 of collodion (a viscous solution used to coat wounds). The patch is rubbed with a 1:1000 solution of corrosive sublimate, and then painted with the collodion. The iodine is thus allowed to remain in contact with the patch of alopecia for a long time. When the artificial pellicle falls off, the process is repeated. Cases rebellious to other forms of treatment are frequently cured within two months by means of iodized collodion, it is claimed.
From the Book: MERCK'S MARKET REPORT AND PHARMACEUTICAL JOURNAL, September 1893, page 278.
Hemifacial Spasm - Urgently Need Natural Remedy Suggestions
2 hours agoHemifacial Spasm - Urgently Need Natural Remedy Suggestions
2 hours agoRe: Colloidal Silver
2 hours agoVery well said! I've been using colloidal silver for @20 years I've never had any probs. I work in home health care and have healed bed sores MRSA infected sores cold sores (also one client whom had the similar in her 'down below:). Anytime my 'down below' gets it's PH off balance (yeasty) I squirt CS gel up there n it goes away. I've also kept my sinuses from getting infected for well over 10 years now n I used to have sinus infections at least once a month since childhood. Just about ANYTHING can be toxic or complicated when used wrong or in large quantities. Oxygen water salt are all needed to survive yet can be lethal when too much is taken in too quickly. Hospitals now have CS in many items ie connections that are used w intravenous equipment/supplies n wound care supplies. Of course they will steer us to believe natural remedies are toxic because yes in high doses they could be...but again so can oxygen yet are we going to stop breathing!?! I had a paraplegic client w MRSA that went into his blood who would have to go to hospital daily for IV antibiotics eventually die from those antibiotics complicating his health due to the amount he'd been given for so long. Since then I've learned much about CS in this area n have kept a few other clients along w a couple friends from even having to go back esp going back a second time to do those IV antibiotics. Its been over a year for one and many years for the others. Herbal/natural remedies are SAFE remedies when done correctly. Use your intuition n research your thoughts becuz there's no money to be made w us treating ourselves naturally therefore scare tactics will always be a weapon of choice for big pharma...be your own weapon n fight back. Life's too beautiful to be programmed n herded. Live laugh love...but to truly love is to love yourself first n foremost. My experiences in natural remedies have given me the mindset in that the more natural u live the more love you'll have to give.
Hemifacial Spasm - Urgently Need Natural Remedy Suggestions
3 hours agoDear Punam,
Some things to try if you haven't yet...
- Avoid sugar and caffeine,
- Take a magnesium supplement
- Make sure you are getting enough sleep
- Reduce screen time
- Take a daily walk
- Use an indoor mini trampoline/rebounder for 5 minutes a couple of times a day
~Mama to Many~
Re: Nattokinase
6 hours agoRe: Need Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief After Knee Replacement
7 hours agoRe: Need Natural Pain and Inflammation Relief After Knee Replacement
7 hours agoThanks, Art, for trying to help me out here. I know I have the ingredients to make up the melatonin lotion because I was going to make it up a few months ago and never got around to it. I'll have my dear husband get everything out so that I can get it made. You are right about all of us boomers getting joint replacements. A lot of my friends have gone through what I'm going through, and it has been nice to have received all of their helpful suggestions, so I will pass along whatever I can that works. So far, the Arnica gel has done wonders for the bruising. I had physical therapy yesterday and they were really pleased with my progress for only being one week post op. I also took the Arnica pellets. My biggest problem right now is anxiety. I have been taking extra strength Tylenol before PT and I feel like that has been enough. Before bed I take 1 Tylenol and 1/2 of a Benadryl to help me sleep. I added the Benadryl the past two nights. This morning, I woke up with the worst anxiety attack. I was shaking, sweating and a hot mess. All I could do was pace. I tried the Aconite homeopath that others suggested, but it didn't help. I honestly think it may have been the Benadryl. So, that's where things stand now. It's day by day, I guess. I can deal with the pain I have, but this anxiety is rough. Thanks again for your help. I'll mix that melatonin lotion up today and that will give me another layer of help for the pain. Thanks again.
Hemifacial Spasm - Urgently Need Natural Remedy Suggestions
7 hours agoI have had eye twitch since 3 months which extended to lip twitch and left side face, have been to doctor, chiro, physio, acupuncture, taken medication for muscle relaxation, my spine and neck X-rays are all okay but the twitch persist. I desperately need help.
Re: Acupuncture for Eye Twitching
7 hours agoP5P Helping Trigger Finger +
7 hours agoTrigger Finger, Cracking Knees, and Plantar Fasciitis
I started taking P5P 50 mg once a day, it's been 3 weeks. I have noticed pain relief from my ring trigger finger and plantar fasciitis. I can slowly make a fist again and started walking on the treadmill as well. I also had a lot of cracking in my knees. That has greatly reduced. After reading this article, I will start taking the P5P 3x's/day. Thank you for this great website.
Re: Hulda Clark Zapper for Lyme Disease
7 hours agoI purchased a Hulda Clark Zapper after reading the posts on your awesome site. Can someone please tell me the recommended electrical strength to Zap for Lyme? My Zapper has 30KHz, 2.5KHz, and 15Hz. The manufacturer that I purchased from makes no recommendations. I have been following Dr. Clarks protocol of 7 minutes zapping with a 20 minute break for 3 or more rounds. I've been rotating the frequencies using a different one each time that I Zap. Please share any guidance that you can. Thank you.
