Re: Lecithin for Herpes AND Shingles
15 days agoRe: Turmeric for Hidradenitis Suppurative Boils
15 days agoHi Mama to Many - I'm an HS newbie. 2-1/2 years ago I had a purple and red spot on the underside of my left breast (actually on it) but it never came to a head or burst and healed on its own. At the time, I didn't give it much thought because I really didn't know what it was, thought maybe it might've been a spider bite of some sort. Fast-forward to a week ago, and I discovered a new lesion in the very same spot as the one before, but this time it did come to a head and burst with a small amount of blood and pus. It's no longer draining or weeping. I've tried a little bit of everything to help heal it, but I feel like after a week I should be further along than I am, although I have always been slow to heal. So far, I have tried applying castor oil topically, colloidal silver gel, homemade 10 ppm colloidal silver spray, 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder from the grocery store in 6 oz of water twice daily, zinc tablets, 1000 mg lysine twice daily, and 500 mg oil of oregano soft gels. Because of its location, I opted not to use a bandage. The only pain I have is when I move the wrong way or sleep with my arm draped over my bosom. I've just ordered some manuka honey ointment to try. Instinctively, I feel like it needs a topical ointment of some sort to speed the healing process and close the “crater.” It's very purplish and worrisome. Can you suggest anything else I could try? Thanks!
Carbohydrate/Glucose/Sugar Metabolism Restoration
15 days agoHi Mark,
Berberine will help restore Carbohydrate/Glucose/Sugar metabolism.
Art
Re: MCT Oil, Undecyclenic Acid, Milk Thistle For Chronic UTIs
16 days agoActive Hidradenitis Suppurativa Lesion
16 days agoTreatment Questions for an Active Hydradenitis Suppurativa Lesion
Two and a half years ago I had what appeared to be a large bug bite on the underside of my left bosom. It never had any blistering or pus and cleared up on its own but was big and purplish. Fast forward to a week ago and another similar spot showed up in the exact same location, but with a bit of blood and drainage. I never knew anything was wrong until after it burst. After much research, I finally determined that it's likely HS. Currently I'm using 3/4 tsp of turmeric in 6 oz of 10 ppm colloidal silver water 2x daily, 1000 mg lysine 2x daily, 10 ppm colloidal silver spray applied topically as often as possible, and colloidal silver gel applied topically 4x daily. I'm also taking 500 mg of oil of oregano daily and 30 mg zinc daily. Because of its location I opted not to use a bandage. It's no longer weeping but still looks fairly angry. I've always been slow to heal. Is there anything else I can try on this open wound that will speed up healing and not make it worse? Thanks!
Re: Hyperparathyroidism, Excessive Calcium and Borax
16 days agoRe: Acetyl L-Carnitine for Anxiety
16 days agoRe: Osage Orange for Breast Cancer
16 days agoRe: Art's Natural Remedies for CKD
16 days agoYou're welcome, Cooking Soda Guy!
Thank you for saying so and thank you for the positive feedback!
It is sad that so many medications for various diseases and health conditions have such serious potential side effects that are sometimes worse than the condition you are trying to treat.
On a related note, the following study adds further confirmation to the many beneficial and protective effects of melatonin on the kidneys as well as mentioning the very safe profile of melatonin in kidney disease :
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10047594/
Here is an important quote from this review of the literature :
' The purpose of this review is to provide information regarding the potential benefits of melatonin use, particularly in kidney diseases. The impact on the cardiovascular system, diabetes, and homeostasis causes melatonin to be indirectly connected to kidney function and quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease. Moreover, there are numerous reports showing that melatonin plays a role as an antioxidant, free radical scavenger, and cytoprotective agent. This means that the supplementation of melatonin can be helpful in almost every type of kidney injury because inflammation, apoptosis, and oxidative stress occur, regardless of the mechanism. The administration of melatonin has a renoprotective effect and inhibits the progression of complications connected to renal failure. It is very important that exogenous melatonin supplementation is well tolerated and that the number of side effects caused by this type of treatment is low. '
It seems like a good idea to utilize the protective effects of melatonin on the kidneys and other major organs prior to when you are going to be starting a medication that is known to directly or indirectly damage the kidneys or any other organs such as the heart, lungs and liver. Generally speaking, melatonin will offer better protective effects when started before the offending agent is started.
As always, you will have to get your doctors approval and supervision before using any of these supplements for CKD, to be as safe as possible.
Art
Re: DMSO and Saline in a Nebulizer
16 days agoCarbohydrate/Glucose/Sugar Metabolism Restoration
16 days agoCarbohydrate/Glucose/Sugar metabolis restoration
So how can one restore the ability to digest carbohydrates and not ferment them into lactic acid and other acids which is the root cause of all so called 'diseases'.
Undigested food glued to the walls of the bowels is fermenting in the bowels and creating incredible amounts of toxic acidic gasses which puts the body under an incredible strain, forcing it to create mucus to encapsulate these acids, then forcing it to transform some of its cells into fungus/mold/yeast/worms and also into solvents (also know as 'viruses') to try to break down this acid filled mucus.
Somebody wrote under a youtube comment that he fasted for 80 hours and after that he was able to eat carbs again.
Any other methods that does not involve fasting?
Grapefruit and Orange Juice for Knee Pain
16 days agoGrapefruit/Orange Juice for Knee Pain/Cartilage Loss
I was speaking with an elderly man (83) in Florida who suffered from loss of cartilage in his knee. He had hip replacement years back and took forever to heal from that surgery and did not want to do another surgery. A friend suggested he drink half Ruby Red Grapefruit/Orange Juice everyday for awhile. He told me it healed his knee and rebuilt the cartilage.
Grapefruit juice has potential anti-inflammatory and joint-protective benefits due to its antioxidants and flavonoids, which may help with arthritis.
Re: Art's Natural Remedies for CKD
16 days agoThank you very much Art. Many people who take Tenofovir Disoproxil for hepatitis B or HIV are at great risk of developing renal tubular acidosis (Fanconi syndrome) and due to this expelling to much phosphate and bicarbonate in the urine, thus leading to osteoporosis. Especially those who take this toxic drug for years and woman in menopause. Even if the doctor changes the prescription to Tenofovir Alafenamide the risk still remain but smaller. Creatine clearance values alone might not show renal tubular acidosis, so this side effect may remain subclinical until a DEXA scan.
Your advices are great for the above problem.
Re: Niacin
16 days agoCarditone Side Effects
16 days agoHi David,
It has been reported two or three times on EC that I am aware of. One of those reports was from a friend of mine and I switched him to another supplement that worked as well for him.
Art
Carditone Side Effects
17 days agoI read a review of a person who said a side effect of Carditone for her was a stopped up nose. Is this a common side effect? And if so, does it eventually go away?
I'm asking because I'm seriously considering starting Carditone for my BP. But I also have sleep apnea and have to use CPAP with a nasal mask to breathe. If it stops up my nose it will be difficult to breathe.
I would even consider using some kind of nasal relief, since there have been so many glowing testimonies about the effectiveness of Carditone. Any suggestions?
Re: Berberine for Cat With Worms
17 days agoRe: Soy Lecithin for Hardening of the Arteries
17 days agoInfluence of Soy Lecithin Administration on Hypercholesterolemia
Note: Hypercholesterolemia; is a condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that plays an essential role in cell membranes, but excessive amounts can accumulate in the arteries and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3065734/
Abstract
Recent studies suggest that lecithin-rich diet can modify cholesterol homeostasis and hepatic lipoprotein metabolism. Considering the phytotherapeutic impact of lecithin, this work hypothesizes that lecithin administration in hypercholesterolemic patients may reduce cholesterol concentrations by increasing biliary secretion. Total cholesterol and LDL were evaluated after soy lecithin administration in hypercholesterolemic patients. One soy lecithin capsule (500 mg/RP-Sherer) was administrated daily. One-two months before the treatment beginning, blood samples were collected for total lipids and cholesterol fractions analysis. The results showed a reduction of 40.66% and 42.00% in total cholesterol and of 42.05% and 56.15% in LDL cholesterol after treatment for one and two months, respectively. A significant reduction in total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol concentrations was observed during the first month of treatment, suggesting that the administration of soy lecithin daily may be used as a supplemental treatment in hypercholesterolemia.
Re: Soy Lecithin for Hardening of the Arteries
17 days agoOregano Oil for Mucus in Lungs
17 days agoI've had similar symptoms that have greatly been reduced by oregano oil. I take the capsules with black seed oils in them (4x) 2 times a day. I also get the 100% oregano oil extract( the hot kind) and u gargle it(2-4 drops w/some water) about twice a day. I've seen amazing results. I also bought a nebulizer and have been trying to breath the oil + distilled water in at night. But have not been consistent with that and can't tell yet how well it is working. The nebulizer is cheap and I think I need a better one.
