Re: How to Increase Melatonin Naturally
1 month agoDear Art, Appreciate you and sharing how to get melatonin naturally. If you have time, can you please make suggestions for a strong nausea response to oral melatonin? I know there are great benefits from melatonin but don't know how to quell this response. I've ordered sublingual (1mg) in hopes this form may be better than capsules.
Thanks much ~ Keep well.
Glutamine for Hypotension - Response to Art
1 month agoArt,
Thank you for looking at this article with me. I appreciate your wisdom.
Yes, I noticed that they stated that, Glutamine, "promotes cardiovascular health by serving as an L-Arginine precursor to optimize nitric oxide ".
Many have said that Arginine lowered their High blood pressure. I was wondering that if the Glutamine somehow "fixes blood pressure" to stay in a safe zone.
As far as how low my blood pressure dips, I have noticed that it really depends on what, and how healthy I ate that day and night before I went to bed. If my blood pressure is normal before I go to bed, I have to skip my circulation supplements, or they will drop my pressure to the forbidden zone.
When I do take supplements for blood circulation, (Pine Bark, Co Q10 and Ala), I have to give them a few minutes and check my pressure before I stand up. Glutamine is giving me a satisfactory rate for now, I will watch and see if it really is what is keeping me in the safe zone, if not, I will go back to what I was using before.
Thanks again, "I will let you know how it goes."
HisJewel
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1 month agoGlutamine for Hypotension - Question for Art
1 month agoHi HisJewel,
All studies I have read regarding glutamine suggest that it can lower high blood pressure with no mention of being able to elevate hypotension. The link you posted is similar to the other studies in this sense, mentioning the potential to decrease hypertension, but not mentioning the potential to increase hypotension blood pressure levels.
If you are correct in your idea that glutamine can raise low blood pressure levels, you may have a new use for glutamine!
As far as how it works, it may be through another mechanism of action than the mechanisms described in your link such as increased NO production which would certainly cause further decreased blood pressure.
ChatGPT says that hypotension is associated with gut dysbiosis. Glutamine at appropriate dosing is noted for improving the gut microbiome, offering another potential way that glutamine may be improving your hypotension.
The link you supplied also mentioned that glutamine can have other positive cardiovascular effects, but also mentioned that in some people it can have negative cardiovascular effects. Here are two relevant quotes from your link :
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6769761/
' Moreover, emerging data indicates that Gln elicits both beneficial and detrimental effects on cardiovascular health. '
' Importantly, Gln alleviates many known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as dyslipidemia, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hypertension, and obesity. However, the rewiring of Gln metabolism can also promote the development of cardiovascular disease by fueling the Krebs cycle and stimulating the unrestrained growth and migration of vascular cells and the deposition of extracellular matrix. '
So the above quotes should play a role in deciding whether glutamine is the right way to try and control hypotension for everyone. I imagine the effective dose being used would also play into that equation.
Since you also use the Licorice Extract, can you give any feedback on how effective it is for your hypotension and what dose you are using and how often?
Please keep us posted on how the glutamine works out for you!
Art
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1 month agoWormwood, Black Walnut, Cloves for Parasites
1 month agoI have been using the Oregon's Wild Harvest Wormwood & Cloves & Herb Pharm's Black Walnut tincture to follow the Dr. Hulda Clark cleanse. I began on March 20th, 2025.
I have not followed the Dr. Hulda Clark instructions chart to the letter as it was hard for me to eat much due to the following ailments. Extreme stomach issues lack of appetite, chronic constipation, forgetfulness, waking up every single day feeling like I was beaten or hit by a big mac truck, low blood pressure after every single meal and often upon waking, total and complete insomnia (cannot sleep w/o xanax, this is the only prescription I take, besides Premarin) (Premarin got rid of my deep depression, crying & suicidal thoughts), constant vaginal infection, interstitial cystitis, left sided eye herpes (gift from Covid), kidney stones and I'm sure there are other things I deal with that I just cannot think of right now. I did have severe left sided kidney pain for 3 years and Borax did take that pain away. (Added a pinch to every cup of coffee each morning. I usually drink 4 cups.)
I picked up parasites when on a trip to Belize in May 2017. Although, I didn't have any immediate reactions after eating at a roadside dive with 10,000 flies and dog walking around that was literally skin and bones, but I saw the people feeding the dog, so I know it wasn't because it wasn't being fed.
Within 5 weeks of returning, my nightmare began with constant crying, depression, hopelessness and wanting to commit suicide. I had nothing wrong with me other than this at the time. My crying, depression, hopelessness & suicidal thoughts grew worse by the day. I also started passing parasites over the next year. I went to many doctors, showed them pictures of the parasites I passed and even took one in alcohol to them. All recommended stool testing and none of the 2 different stool tests ever showed I had parasites. This is how doctors invalidate you and make you think you're crazy when YOU'RE NOT!
On a side note: I had also suffered from terrible halitosis prior to going to Belize and my MIL suggested taking Chlorophyllin to get rid of it. I took the Chlorophyllin off and on and then one day in March 2018 I ended up with Copper poisoning after taking 3 doses of Chlorophyllin in a day (Chlorophyllin contain 100% of DV of copper per dose and is not naturally occurring in actual Chlorophyll plants) Magnesium is at the center of chlorophyll plants. Copper Sulfate is added to Chlorophyllin and makes Chlorophyllin an inorganic source. My eyes turned yellow, it went straight to my head and I immediately had neuropathy in my hands and feet. Since becoming Copper Toxic, verified by an MD, DO Doctor, via Copper Serum and Zinc Serum measured test (Don't fall for the ridiculous hair test way of measuring) I have not been able to fall asleep on my own a single day. No naps, just simply can't fall asleep and if I do happen to fall asleep (very, very rare w/o xanax) I constantly startle awake every 5 to 15 min.
Through this doctor, I was able to get rid of the peripheral neuropathy with 1 round of DMPS Chelation. It costs $500 a pop though, but the other 4 sessions did not change anything else for me. In fact, this is what I believe caused severe food allergies for me and an ulcer as well as SIBO, because I had an underlying Fungal infection. Forgot to mention those things above.
I intend to do 4 cleanses back to back as the 2nd reviewer Ramona stated of the two testimonials for Wormwood, BW, Cloves: Ilovelife (Tucson, Az) on 11/15/2013 and Ramona (Euless, Tx) on 06/08/2010.
I noticed that both of them took a complete tincture form and not the pill combo tincture form that is now offered on Dr. Clark Store website. (both reviewers referenced the Dr. Hulda Clark Cleanse). I follow the Dr. Clark (18 day chart you can find on their website), but do not use their products as they became extremely high priced for awhile and because their "green black walnut tincture" has either chlorophyllin added to it or food coloring as I have never seen any real green black walnut tincture be HIGHLIGHTER GREEN. It is unnaturally HIGHLIGHTER GREEN. Well, I guess Dr. Christopher's is too.
I assume after Dr. Hulda Clark was ran out of the country and went to practice in Mexico I believe, that the company was forced to change their products from tincture only to pill/tincture combo.
Today is 4/14/2025 and although I have not resolved even 1/2 of my issues the most amazing thing that it has cured me of, is feeling like I've been beaten or run over by a big mac truck every night while sleeping and upon waking. Praise God!
Also, I am feeling like taking my xanax at 9 PM to 10 PM every night and going to bed, which hasn't happening in years. Usually, I would stay up past midnight til anywhere between 2 am & 4 am before taking xanax to sleep.
Also, nighttime hunger and constantly wanting to eat junk at night has drastically reduced to nearly zero.
I have been severely underweight for many years as well and has helped me to gain 6 lbs. I assume that whether you are under weight or overweight, that it will help regulate your weight over time and you will begin to absorb the nutrition and calories properly from your food.
I will update my post over the next few weeks months to let you all know my progress.
Re: Infantile Spasms
1 month agoHi Gary,
Please check study on Cannabidoil for treating IS published by Pubmed. Https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38237316/
Muhammad Bhayat
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1 month agoGlutamine for Hypotension - Question for Art
1 month agoGreetings Art,
Regarding: Glutamine for Blood Pressure Regulation
When you get some spare time please report back what you think on this PubMed article.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6769761/
I have been using Rob's Baking Soda and Sea Salt mouthwash to help my blood pressure when it drops. However, I believe I found something to stabilize my blood pressure, "L Glutamine"
My blood pressure when I wake up is sometimes is quite low, very low. I was satisfied using the mouthwash and sometimes licorice extract to help raise it up. However, I stumbled upon the Glutamine.
Some time ago my daughter had bought a jar of Glutamine powder and never opened it. I stated using it so it would not go to waste. I noticed that my blood pressure remained in a safe zone while on it. I usually take half a scoop that about 2000mg in half glass of water, morning and evening, after a meal.
I do think this article confirms that Glutamine can regulate blood pressure for some people but to not over-do it. Anyway, I had trouble focusing on the information, so please let me know what you think.
HisJewel
Re: Need Help for Floaters From Cirrhosis
1 month agoOil of Oregano and Toenail Fungus
1 month agoI have 2 cure stories for using Oregano Oil/Oil of Oregano for toe nail fungus. My own, 4 years ago on a mild case w/1/2 a toe nail and an older friend of mine who I also suspected had toe nail fungus issues. Mine was on 1/2 of my L big toe nail. Had not been there long, since a toe nail polishing..so 2-4 weeks?
First I cured myself by buying the most popular Oil of Oregano from Amazon, Up Nature I believe & empty fingernail polish bottles. That particular batch of Oil of Oregano I could tolerate full strength by brushing it onto my toe nails only on the nail. For 2 weeks I brushed it on twice/day. I put it on all nails on both feet just to be sure to kill it off should it jump to another nail. The affected 1 nail and all my left foot toe nails, I could feel the heat from the Oregano oil. Lasts about 2 hours then heat sensation goes away. My right foot, no toe nail fungus.. also got the treatment on all nails "just in case" those nails had no heat sensation. After 2 weeks the 1/2 nail that had the fungus was powdery, I scraped that top layer off and kept applying the oregano oil. Then about another 2 weeks of brushing on Oregano Oil 1time/day. I very carefully cut my toe nails and disinfected the clippers between each nail whenever needed. 4 months later my toe nail fungus was completely gone! I gave a fresh new fingernail polish bottle with Oregano Oil to my friend who had all her toe nails infected, it turns out..with fungus for 10 years! It took her a full year to rid her toe nails of her fungus. Hers went through periods of the toe nails turning black and red as the fungus was dying off (sorry, I cannot remember which color happened first in her die off of the fungus).
So fast forward 4 years later, must have come across nail fungus again, I live in the Tropics. Turns out the active compound carvacol? in oregano oil must decrease over time, so I purchased a new bottle from Up Nature. That batch was WAY stronger than my original bottle. So be aware that in this case I had to play with how much of a carrier oil (almond oil in my case) I had to use to dilute down this Oregano oil... so try 1 part Oregano oil to 3 parts carrier oil....and see if you can work up, maybe to 1:1 ratio Oregano Oil:carrier oil?? Still got rid of it, just took a little time to figure out the right concentration for the strength of the Oil of Oregano I have now. So be very careful as Oregano Oil is a "hot" oil. If you have too much Oregano oil/super strong strength... you may very well get a skin/chemical burn. It works great and I'll always keep it on hand for anyone who needs to irradicate Toe Nail fungus. It works great!!
Mullein for Bronchitis
1 month agoSo here is how Mullein took me from a multiple times/year horrible bronchitis, pulled muscles, coughing up pieces of my lungs to NO bronchitis anymore. I suffered for 15 solid years with bronchitis on/off, only getting worse! This protocol I do for colds that get into in the chest, coughing etc..The turn around I get from taking Mullien has lasted, so far, for 20+ years. 2 things did this, can't remember anymore which I did first. Mullein and a pneumonia shot.
I got a free booklet from Prevention Magazine back then on herbs you've never heard of that really work..Lost the booklet in a move. In it, was Mullein.
Anyway, Mullein is the first line of defense the German's use for Bronchitis sufferers before they Rx an Anti-B. 2 things happened. I got a pnuemonia vax in my young 30s when a Dr. told me, no, you're too young for that vax..but my mom, a nurse, said I should get one... and 2/ MULLEIN. I use Solaray Brand, it's easy to find. At onset, I take (3) 330 mg pills, 2x/day for a few days and all the cough and lung stuff turns around within 2 days. You can feel it break up and go away!! Then I go with 2 pills 2 or 3 times a day until it's all gone. I've travel with it at the ready, it's in my medicine cabinet for 20+ years. I'll never be without it in my household. I've gifted it to friends and relatives...all helping them kick their bad lung coughing, congestion etc. Mucinex is also my friend.
Now they have much better pneumonia shots so I'll be getting that. Sure, I take all Covid vax's and boosters since I know I have bad lung scarring. I always take a flu shot every year too. Was using hand washing & now hand sanitizer WAY before Covid ever happened. Prevention is SO WORTH the effort to avoid sickness. I wore masks after Covid for over 4+ years every time I fly (still do). Just in the last 6 months stopped wearing masks into big shopping events, out in the world. Will never stop hand sanitizing after being out in the world. Into the car, hand sanitize B4 anything else. For me, PREVENTION is so much easier than dealing with being sick that usually lasts for me, a month. Covid in Oct.'23 had me down & out for 2 months to be rid of the symptom even though it cleared up on test in a week.. I could not take Paxlovid. Mullein was by my side helping me out then too.
Okay, just found this great website today and wanted to share what the miracle to me herb MULLEIN will do for clearing Bronchitis. Also great for ear infections, in a different form too.
I am jazzed recently about discovering Grapefruit Seed Extract products from NutriBiotic company, many different formulas. I was exposed to mild Covid from a girl at lunch a month ago who told no one she still had it and came anyway while still active!! I never would have showed up for lunch!! Anyway, I panicked and ran home to take NutriBiotic products: Defense Plus, their throat spray and their Nasal Spray Plus all at once in the hopes I would not get it from her.. I did get a sore throat for a day, continued with the throat spray and Nasal Spray/pump and never got Covid from her. Who knows what would have happened had I not taken them all? I had it on hand as I brought these products on a cruise, but never had to use them. Will always take these products & Mullein with me when I travel!! 100% of the time... Every product of theirs I've tried works great!
Hoping this helps someone. This testimony is real life experience from me, that I know WORKS like a charm, every time.
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1 month agoRe: Turpentine for Parasites
1 month agoRob, I am so grateful for these snippets of old-timey doctors who knew how to cure. IMO, what was lacking in those days was systematization of knowledge, so that it would perfuse common consciousness. (Lacking that, even harmful bloodletting was still recommended into the 20th century.)
I would like to add that this turpentine was natural, made from trees. Not the toxic modern stuff derived from petroleum.
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1 month agoStress Reduction for Dermatillomania
1 month agoI have struggled with this condition since I was a child, at times very severely. Usually I would pick my cuticles (to the point of terrible pain and embarrassing wounds/bleeding), but a couple of times I picked the heel of my foot deeply to the point of very severe pain and limping, and even then couldn't stop picking it.
I know this solution isn't exactly simple or easy but I just want to point out that it is the only thing that has worked for me. Sometimes in life we become so accustomed to chronic stress that we don't even realize it's there which can make it harder to solve. But if you can figure out if there are ongoing financial or family/relationship issues in your life for example, and make changes, it can solve this devastating issue. I'm not going to say it's 100% gone, however it no longer has negative effects on my life. I may do it mildly here and there, but it's almost nothing at all compared to before. Meditation, yoga, etc, also help a lot. Anything that calms stress.
The other thing that helped is using a nail clipper and cuticle scissors instead of picking. It still does damage, but much less than picking and tearing at the skin. And on my feet I am diligent about using a pumice stone in the shower every time, and a heavy duty foot grater, so that there is never anything to pick at.
Good luck everyone, I wouldn't wish this on anyone and hope you can overcome it too!
Egg Whites for Eye Floaters
1 month agoI have trouble for a few years. I have remedied this for myself by using an eye cup, and the white of an egg. You put just the white of the egg in a bowl, heat it just 7 seconds in microwave to warm it a bit, pour some in the eye cup, and put in the corner of each eye, open eye and close.
What that does is take the floaters out for awhile. It has been a week now and all is well. Make sure you do not overheat the egg white as it turns solid and you do not want to put that in your eye. Only the warmed up part of egg white.
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1 month agoRe: Turpentine for Parasites?
1 month agoHistory of the Use of Oil of Turpentine for Worms.
Source: The Principles and Practice of Medicine, by John Elliotson, Thomas Stewardson · 1844
The history of our knowledge of this medicine is rather curious. So far as I have read, it appears that its use, in the cure of worms, was first mentioned in 1792, by a general practitioner at Putney, named Malden. A man had been long accustomed to pass tape-worm; and a friend advised him to take oil of turpentine. He took two drachms (2 teaspoon); and, to his great astonishment, discharged five yards of tape-worm, and several pieces afterwards. At the time Mr. Malden wrote, which was three years and a half afterwards, he was quite well. This fact was lost sight of, -not in the least attended to, till a paper was published, in 1811, in the " Medico-Chirurgical Transactions, " by a physician at Durham. It gives an account of a sailor, who had been in the habit of taking gin to expel a tænia (tapeworm); but at last it failed; and he took a glass of oil of turpentine;-thinking that that was stronger. It was quite successful. What is very curious, after this paper was written, Dr. Walker, in 1817, published a paper in the " Transactions of the London Medical Society, in which Mr. Malden's account was contained; and claimed the discovery of the remedy. The circumstance was forgotten; and the Society allowed the second paper to be published. Oil of turpentine is one of the best remedies that we have. It will expel all sorts of worms;- ascarides, lumbrici (roundworms), tæniæ (tapeworm), and all the others. Occasionally it will fail; but we should give it in large doses, and take care that it finds its way out. We should follow it up with a dose of castor-oil every two hours; otherwise the patient maybe brought into some danger. I have seen a degree of danger produced few hours. The oil of turpentine has been particularly used in the case of tapeworm in the intestines; but it is equally good in the case of other kinds of worms.
