Re: Reply to Art
1 month agoHi Gerrit,
I don't know what "PREVIUE" is? I have never noticed that option on EC. I don't see any other reply from you, so I think your reply has disappeared? I think you may have to do it again.
Art
Re: Oregano Oil for Arthritis
1 month agoOREGANO FOR ARTHRITIS.
From the Book: The Cure is in the Cupboard: How to use Oregano for Better Health by Dr. Cass Ingram, p. 46-47.
Arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints. It may be caused by poor diet and is often aggravated by toxic reactions to specific foods. Infection is another major cause, and prolonged stress may also lead to arthritis.
Nutritional deficiency plays a major role in arthritis. The proper health of the joints is highly dependent upon a steady supply of nourishment in the form of amino acids, minerals, mucopolysaccharides, vitamins, and essential fatty acids. Arthritics are commonly deficient in a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, pantothenic acid, niacin, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K, essential fatty acids, and mucopolysaccharides. Regarding the latter, popular treatments for arthritis include shark cartilage, chondroitin sulfate, and glucosamine sulfate, all of which are rich sources of mucopolysaccharides.
There are several types of arthritis and each has different causes. Infection by various germs, particularly parasites and bacteria, is the most common cause. Regardless of the cause the common thread is that the joints become terribly inflamed. That is why the primary medical treatment for arthritis consists of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Oil of oregano is a potent anti-inflammatory agent and exerts these effects both topically and internally. Plus, it is an anti-pain agent. A study published in Phytotherapie Research determined that oil of wild oregano exhibits morphine-like properties. The crushed herb, in the form of Oregamax, also exhibits anti-inflammatory powers. Furthermore, oregano products are far safer than the arthritis drugs such as aspirin, Motrin, and Indocin. The latter are the number one cause of intestinal bleeding and bleeding ulcers and, thus, are the major cause of sudden death in arthritics. Yet, perhaps the greatest function of the oil in the treatment of arthritis relates to its antiseptic action: oil of oregano destroys both parasites and bacteria.
Treatment Protocol
Rub oil of oregano (diluted) on affected joints in the morning and before bedtime daily until the condition is resolved. For tougher situations use the SuperStrength oil of wild oregano. Take also Oregamax, three capsules twice daily.
Re: Reply to Art
1 month agoBlack Pepper to Stop Bleeding From A Cut
1 month agoResults from a couple of incidents in our family:
Several years ago I cut one of my fingers pretty badly from wiping over the blade of a food chopper with a paper towel. The blood started spewing out of the wound so that some of it flew onto the wall. I had read that black pepper (the spice) could stop cuts from bleeding. So, after quicky washing the cut, I poured a considerable amount of black pepper on it. It stopped the bleeding right away! I bandaged the finger and had no more problem with it bleeding.
Fast forward to day before yesterday, and my younger sister cut her finger on the sharp edge of something as she was trying to set up a small appliance and it started bleeding pretty profusely. After she washed the wound with soap and water, while the blood was still running out of it, I went to the cupboard and shook some black pepper into the cut. The bleeding stopped immediately. She put a bandage on it and the next day when she took the bandage off, it was healing, with little sign of blood on the bandage!
Re: Reply to Art
1 month agoThank you for the compliment, Gerrit!
Thank you for the feedback on the usefulness of melatonin Gel (MG) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I'm glad to hear that it is helping you!
On the melgel, are you also using the gin to dissolve the melatonin first? If so how many ounces?
That is an incredibly high vitamin D reading! How much vitamin D are you taking to reach that level and is that level in ng/ml?
Regarding the basaloid carcinoma, this link may be of interest to you :
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11575929/
Here is a relevant quote from the link :
' Modern lifestyles contribute to deficiencies in melatonin and vitamin D. Limited sun exposure affects vitamin D synthesis, and artificial light at night suppresses melatonin production. Both melatonin and vitamin D possess anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting and anticancer properties, rendering them potential adjuvants of interest. Studies suggest melatonin and vitamin D supplementation may address antioxidant imbalances in lip, oral and pharyngeal cancers. Moreover, promising results from breast, head and neck, brain, and osteosarcoma research indicate potential for tumor growth inhibition, improved survival, and a better quality of life of patients with cancer. The radioprotective properties of melatonin and vitamin D are another exciting area of exploration, potentially enhancing radiotherapy effectiveness while reducing side effects. For its part, the sleep-promoting effects of melatonin may indirectly benefit patients with cancer by influencing the immune system. Thus, the prevalence of vitamin D and melatonin deficiencies highlights the importance of supplementation, as lower levels can worsen side-effects from cancer treatments. The present review explores the potential of combining melatonin and vitamin D as synergistic adjuvants for cancer therapy. These agents have shown promise individually in cancer prevention and treatment, and their combined effects warrant investigation. Therefore, large-scale controlled trials are crucial to definitively determine the optimal dosage, safety and efficacy of this combination in improving the lives of patients with cancer. '
Art
Re: Reply to Art
1 month agoHi Art
Great job you are doing day after day at EC.
I guess I'm in with the very Old and hardly a day goes by that I don't check the Recent Posts for decades now.
I made many small botles of ML but due to RA and previus hernias etc. they don't last very long as I Lather it on and the last 2 times I made it in 500 ml dispensor using 8 1/2 fl.oz aloe vera gel and 1 1/2 tsp. of meletonen powder.
Some times if the ML did not fix the pain I would use Red light terrapy on my rt ankle and than squert some ML in the palm of my hand and rub it on my belly and chest and go back to sleep most of the times.
I have A fib 24/7 and had an bovine transcatheter heart valve installed Jan.25 2018. Had my vit d tested and came back reading of 771 very high but ok with me. My invasive basaloid carcinoma has returned but is on the mend due to Hi dose of D3 in my opinion. Thanks to all the people on EC
Gerrit
Jean's Famous Tomate Tea Remedy
1 month agoI found this recipe at least 15 years ago as I was coming down with a cold and looking for natural remedies. I have had excellent results ever since then. In fact most years I don't even catch colds from people around me with colds (I hug people a lot too. I tell them “I ain't afraid of no cold! Give me my hug! ”)
Re: Prediabetes Help Requested
1 month agoHi Vera, the best way to lower your blood glucose readings is to lesson the amount of carbohydrates you eat. Cut out cakes, biscuits, sweets, etc, and keep the amount of carbohydrates to below 50 grams per day. It works, by doing this I lowered my blood glucose levels down to 47. The Keto diet is the best plan to follow for this. Look on line and you will find lots of guidelines on how to follow this diet. Best of luck!
Has Anyone Tried Vagus Nerve Stimulation for High Cortisol?
1 month agoHi Carolyn,
In case you don't get the answer you are seeking, Ashwagandha and Melatonin have shown significant efficacy at lowering cortisol levels.
This new study (October, 2025) illustrates how Ashwagandha Root Extract significantly lowered cortisol levels in this 12 month human study :
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ptr.70096
Here is a relevant quote from the study :
' Serum cortisol levels decreased significantly (p < 0.001), while lipid profile and plasma glucose levels remained unaffected. '
In the following new study (November, 2025) in children, it was shown that oral melatonin significantly lowered cortisol levels also :
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41201777/
Here is a relevant quote from the study :
' Salivary cortisol levels also decreased significantly in the N₂O (p < 0.001, d = 0.91 [95% CI: 0.70-1.12]) and melatonin groups (p < 0.001, d = 0.74 [95% CI: 0.54-0.94]), whilst changes in the control group were nonsignificant (p = 0.48). '
Art
Has Anyone Tried Vagus Nerve Stimulation for High Cortisol?
1 month agoRe: Celtic Sea Salt
1 month agoRe: Prediabetes Help Requested
1 month agoRe: Prediabetes Help Requested
1 month agoHi Cecilia,
You might consider talking to your doctor about using Berberine for your prediabetes. The following meta analysis of multiple human studies confirms the efficacy of Berberine in human diabetics :
Here are two relevant quotes from the meta analysis :
' Berberine has a glucose-lowering effect, which is related to the baseline FPG and HbA1c levels of patients. Treatment with berberine may be safe since it does not increase the incidence of total adverse events and the risk of hypoglycemia. '
' Thirty-seven studies involving 3, 048 patients were included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that berberine could reduce FPG (WMD = -0.82 mmol/L, 95% CI (-0.95, -0.70)), HbA1c (WMD = -0.63%, 95% CI (-0.72, -0.53)), and 2hPBG (WMD = -1.16 mmol/L, 95% CI (-1.36, -0.96)), with all results being statistically significant. Subgroup analyses revealed that the glucose-lowering effect of berberine was associated with baseline mean FPG and HbA1c in type 2 diabetes. In addition, berberine alone or in combination with oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) in the treatment of T2DM did not significantly increase the incidence of total adverse events (RR = 0.73, 95% CI (0.55, 0.97), p = 0.03) and the risk of hypoglycemia (RR = 0.48, 95% CI (0.21, 1.08), p = 0.08).'
Since diabetes can be a life threatening disease, it is imperative that you get your doctor's approval and supervision in order to use berberine for your diabetes.
Art
Re: Treatment For Surgical Adhesions? (New Ailments Page Created)
1 month agoHi Joanest,
Four that might be worth considering for surgery related adhesions are papain, lumbrokinase, bromelain and melatonin lotion or melatonin gel.
Here is how to make melatonin lotion :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
You can talk to your doctor about the feasibility of possibly using an inside/outside approach such as melatonin lotion or gel applied to the foot and one or two of the supplements taken orally to work from the inside.
Why melatonin? This is what Google has to say on that topic based on animal studies :
' Yes, preliminary research suggests that melatonin may help prevent surgical adhesions by acting as an antioxidant and reducing inflammation, although human studies are still needed. Studies in animal models have shown that melatonin can significantly lower the extent and severity of adhesions after surgery. '
Melatonin lotion applied topically can allow relevant amounts of melatonin to reach higher local tissue levels directly where needed, but you can discuss this further with your doctor or surgeon or both in order to be as safe as possible for yourself.
Art
Is There Really a Food Grade Borax?
1 month agoHi Ten,
I've been using 20 Mule Team Borax that I buy from my local market laundry aisle to keep my arthritis in remission for over 17 years, so for me it works just fine, but I guess if it makes a person feel better to know that they are taking what is being called "food grade borax", then maybe the extra expense is worth it for them.
Art
Health Starting To Deteriorate - Researching Remedies
1 month agoHi everyone
1st post so be kind haha...
I've been doing my own research on natural remedies since I ended up with pneumonia 2022 mid covid if you like, no vaccines taken. I stumbled across colloidal silver on twitter, joined a few pages on social media, learned how to brew my own and nebulise it, drink it, spray it on myself etc. I also learned about mullein which I have recently harvested and made a tincture from. I am 51 now and starting to see a bit of health deteriorating a wee bit, slipped disc L4 L5 area few years ago, pneumonia, gout, neck pain to add. Antibiotics from hospital when I had pneumonia cleaned the goodness out of me in my opinion. I read up about FGHP and borax too. I have all these to hand now in my cupboards and fridge but have too much rattling about in my head what to take and when to take it! I have enough potions now to help me but not sure when and how I should take them, especially FGHP? I was taking 1/8tsp of borax in my coffee but the notion wore off or I'd forget, same with the Mullein, when I remember, if I feel a sniffle coming on I'll get my nebuliser out with colloidal silver. I know consistency is key! Thanks for reading just thought I'd introduce myself and see what others think or can relate. Thanks Steven
Is There Really a Food Grade Borax?
1 month agoI have been adding 1/8 tablespoon Borax per liter to all of my drinking water for over a year now. It's the regular Borax sold in the Markets as a detergent. I have had no problems whatsoever and only benefits to the reduced amount of pain in my severely arthritic knee. I just received a comment on a post on Instagram claiming that I need to use "food grade Borax." Knowing that there's a prolific amount of BOTS(Big Harma) spreading a prolific amount of disinformation in regards to things, such as Borax, that have a large and inexpensive, health benefit- I submit this inquiry as to whether there truly is a "food grade Borax" and whether or not I should bother switching to it??
Treatment For Surgical Adhesions? (New Ailments Page Created)
1 month agoWhy is there nothing on here about other adhesions, only abdominal adhesions? I have a serious adhesion from foot surgery. TCM had nearly healed it but I had to quit going to my TCMD when I could no longer afford it. I'm not sure how adaptable the stomach adhesion advice is to surgical adhesions.
Re: Ted's High Borax Doses
1 month agoPrediabetes Help Requested
1 month agoI suffer pre- diabetis ( résistance à l'insuline). I took Metformine a des weeks and had to stop it : unbearable. Now, from today I use gemmotherapy : Juniper and Rosemary. I'm horrified to see rolls of fat ( or water) on my belly and cellulites on my legs. Before that bad expérience, I was thin. I'm desperate. What can I do? My doctor says " Let's wait". I'm 79.
