Oil Pulling
23 hours agoOil pulling is one of the Ayurvedic protocols used in panchakarma which originates from India. Traditionally cold pressed sesame oil is used. A lot of comments theorise what the oil is actually doing. Oil is used in a wide variety of applications in panchakarma and has a nourishing affect, aswell as a binding and drawing effect in pulling toxins out of the body. Coming from a 9th generation ayurvedic practitioner that I see in SE Asia. I go to see him for treatments that can do miraculous things like pull mercury out of the brain. Westerners wouldn't believe that a simple oil could do something like that, but I have witnessed it. Prepared in the correct way, Oil has an amazing ability to heal and draw out toxins from the body. 5 thousand years of hindu science based on Vedic scriptures. Powerful stuff.
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23 hours agoProstate Artery Embolization (PAE) for Prostate
2 days agoI'm 76 I had prostate issues for 20 yrs, urologist and all, I peed slow and did not empty bladder complete my psa always ok 3.0 or so.i took doxasozin for yrs it helped could not pee good without it. but accepted it til 75 y old then I found this P A E radiology technique been around for 12 yrs. its not surgery you I hospital for less than a day.long story short.? its been one year complete honesty, I pee like a teenager and get 3 to 4 hrs timing, empty fantstic strong flow, most times, no more alpha blocker, urologists used to get a little jealousy, but now most acccept it. It works for 80% in my opinion, serious prostate cancer problems, have to be addressed first.
Borax Treatment for Trigger Finger Not Yet Working
2 days agoHi Michele,
Two other things you can try while testing the oral borax are mag oil or melatonin lotion.
Here is a link to a typical mag oil spray :
Here is a link to how to make melatonin lotion and what it has shown benefit for :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
The two topicals can also be used simultaneously.
Melatonin has shown benefit for tendon issues as discussed here :
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7714296/
Here is a relevant quote from the article :
' Exogenous melatonin application in overuse tendinopathy reduces oxidative stress and inflammation. Melatonin might be an alternative potential molecule to corticosteroids in the treatment of chronic tendinopathy. '
The use of melatonin lotion instead of oral melatonin will allow you to reach very high local tissue levels in your fingers and hand that are not possible with oral melatonin.
Magnesium has anti inflammatory effects and may help the tendons as discussed here by Google :
- Reduces inflammation: Magnesium has anti-inflammatory properties that can help decrease inflammation in tendons, a common issue in conditions like tendonitis.
- Aids in tissue repair: It helps activate enzymes necessary for injured tissue repair and plays a role in nerve impulses for muscle contraction and relaxation.
- Promotes muscle relaxation: By helping to relax tense muscles and reduce spasms, magnesium can provide relief for the muscles surrounding an injured tendon.
- Improves circulation: It can improve blood circulation to the muscles, which aids in healing and recovery.
- Inhibits calcification: Studies indicate that magnesium can help inhibit the calcification (hardening) of the extracellular matrix in tendons, which is linked to a decrease in the magnesium-to-calcium ratio.
- Attenuates fibrosis: Magnesium ions have been shown to reduce fibrosis (scarring) in tendon grafts after surgery.
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Similarly to melatonin lotion, mag oil allows you to reach higher local tissue levels compared to oral magnesium.
Please keep us posted on your progress!
Art
Borax Treatment for Trigger Finger Not Yet Working
2 days agoHi. I watched your video and have followed the directions to a T -- used the brand you recommended, etc. I started out taking 1/16 tsp for 3 days, followed by 1/8 tsp for 7 weeks. It had absolutely no effect on my trigger finger whatsoever, so I increased it to the men's dose of 1/4 tsp. I've now been taking that dose for 2 weeks and am now at week #9 since I started this whole thing. I'm sorry to say that this has had zero effect on my trigger finger. I'm really desperate because I need my hands to type for my profession and the finger is on my dominant hand. I've had two injections already. I've been offered a third injection (can only have 3 in one year or 6 total in the same location). Every injection weakens the tendon/joint. I don't want to take a chance with surgery because without the A1 pulley as a guide, the tendon could become unstable or could catch on something and be damaged. I'll give this 13 weeks, a full 3 months, but if I don't start to see some improvement, I'm going to have to give up on this. I'm also on an anti-inflammatory diet and taking standardized curcumin (turmeric), ginger, and fish oil, among other things. I tried Aleve for a while. If anyone has any other suggestions, I'd be happy to try them.
Re: Olive Leaf Extract for EBV
2 days ago@ Hollyhock
Here is what the Amish say about Olive leaf tincture.
OLIVE LEAF - The Olive Leaf in liquid extract form is renowned for defeating harmful micro organisms. As an antibiotic, it proceeds with equal ability against virus and bacteria and many types of fungal parasite problems. The Olive Leaf possesses the ability to disrupt the virus when it tries to reproduce and stops it in its tracks. Users also report other categories of improvement, including increased energy with repair of heart and circulatory problems, and normalized blood pressure. Freedom from recurrence of colds and flu with fatigue and muscles soreness, demonstrate Olive Leaf's role in strengthening the immune system's scavenging ability.*
DOSE:40 to 80 drops (3) times per day. 40 drops per day as a maintenance. 40 drops hourly, if continued antibiotic relief is needed.
I make my own tinctures (1:4 ratio) so for the mg… I don't know but it's STRONG.
For your long covid, I give my clients ivermectin horse paste about the size of a pea once per day for 3 days. Also, I give them my proprietary Cold and Flu 11 Herb Formula. Knocks it out in 3 days.
Hope this helps..
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3 days agoHi Alan,
Melatonin does not scavenge or chelate titanium, which may be the metal used in your ankle. Melatonin does however offer anti inflammatory effects that may apply against inflammation caused by titanium as discussed here :
Here are two very relevant quotes from the link :
' In this study, we examined the potential inhibitory effects of melatonin on titanium particle-induced inflammatory osteolysis (the destruction of bone tissue through bone resorption) in a murine calvarial model and on RANKL-induced osteoclastic formation in bone marrow-derived macrophages. We found that the exogenous administration of melatonin significantly inhibited wear debris-induced bone resorption and the expression of inflammatory cytokines in vivo. Additionally, melatonin inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation, F-actin ring formation, and osteoclastic resorption in a concentration-dependent manner in vitro. We also showed that melatonin blocked the phosphorylation of IκB-α and p65, but not IKKα, and significantly inhibited the expression of NFATc1 and c-Fos. However, melatonin had no effect on MAPK or PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. These results provide novel mechanistic insight into the anti-inflammatory and anti-bone resorptive effects of melatonin on wear debris-induced bone loss and provide an evidence-based rationale for the protective effects of melatonin as a treatment for peri-implant osteolysis. '
' Wear debris-induced chronic inflammation, osteoclastic activation and osteoblastic inhibition have been identified as critical factors of peri-implant bone loss. We previously demonstrated that melatonin, a bioactive indolamine secreted mainly by the pineal gland, activates Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and enhances bone regeneration at osteolytic site in vivo. In the current study, we further demonstrated that melatonin significantly suppresses wear debris-induced bone resorption and inflammatory cytokine expression in vivo. In addition, melatonin inhibits receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand induced osteoclast formation and osteoclastic bone resorption in vitro. Meanwhile, we found that melatonin mediates its anti-inflammation and anti-bone resorption effects by abrogating nuclear factor kappa-B activation. These results further support the protective effects of melatonin on wear debris-induced peri-implant bone loss, and strongly suggest that melatonin could be considered as a potential candidate for the prevention and treatment of wear debris-induced osteolysis and subsequent aseptic loosening.
Based on this, it seems worth discussing with your doctor whether testing topical melatonin lotion or melatonin gel on your ankle area will be a good option for you to reduce the swelling, inflammation and bone destruction you are experiencing while offering potential bone repair effects as discussed in other studies. If your doctor agrees, here is how to make melatonin lotion :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
And how to make melatonin gel :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-gel.html
Keep us posted on your progress!
Art
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3 days agoBlack Cherry Juice and Malic Acid Supplements for Gout
3 days agoI have suffered with gout for many years now. My first experience with gout was triggered by scallops in a seafood mix from Trader Joes. That first time I ended up on crutches for a little over a week. The doctor had given me an anti-inflammatory. I don't like the idea of anti-inflammatories, because they can cause kidney damage, I assume with took much use. It took some of the pain away, but not all of it. For several years I would have periodic gout attacks, some minor and some major where I could hardly walk. I have tried many things and have come up with a combination that works for me pretty much every time.
I usually can tell when gout is going to come on because I start experiencing some stiffness and minor pain in one of the joints around my toes, foot or ankle and sometimes some stiffness in my finger joints. When I notice this starting to happen I start drinking at least 8 oz of pure black cherry juice every morning and to attach the gout more aggressively, I will drink 8 oz of the black cherry juice multiple times in a day. There are times where I may go through multiple 32oz jars of the black cherry juice before it goes away. On those times where the black cherry juice only puts a dent in the pain, I start taking "Malic Acid" supplements. In my search for natural things I could use for gout, I was drinking apple cider vinegar tea I would make. Upon more research I learned that ACV has malic acid in it, so I tried the supplements and it worked. I normally will take just one malic acid pill at a time, but if I have a bad bout of gout I will take 2 pills in the morning and 2 right before I go to bed. As my last product I will take if I have a particularly bad case of gout, I will take prednisone to help take the inflammation and pain away. For me it works better than anti-inflammatories. This seems to help the black cherry juice along with the malic acid to be able to work faster. One other thing is that I found that alcohol can be a trigger for gout for me.
Recently I decided to go ahead and have an 8oz glass of black cherry juice every morning, just to be proactive at reducing the uric acid buildup in my body.
Hope this information might help others who suffer with gout.
Re: Iodine for Eye Flashing
3 days agoJust read your post and took 2 large Seaweed squares and with in 5 minutes the floater about the size of a large pencil lead has left and I hope it doesn't return. I can't believe it went away that fast. Thank you for your post. I was told I didn't have enough iodine but I don't take it every day but I will now.
Re: Melatonin Gel
3 days agoI've spent a good deal of time over the years, digging into Earth Clinic, researching alternative strategies for healing various problems. But I only just now discovered these posts regarding the use of topical melatonin. I have a couple of metal rods, either titanium or stainless steel, in my left ankle, surgically implanted to repair a broken ankle, the result of a hiking fall a decade ago. I've had continuing problems for years with that ankle/foot; discolored skin and slight swelling in the area, and more recently add to that now I've developed achilles tendonitis too. Studies I've read indicate some folks have negative reactions to metal implants, so I could be one of those individuals. Looks like melatonin has "strong scavenging abilities", and I'm wondering if it might be able to remedy my problem with my body's apparent chronic reaction to the ankle implants, and save me from ultimately having to get surgery to remove those implants.
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3 days agoI know this post is old, but can you specify if we are supposed to use a cotton swab (q-tip), or a cotton ball? In your original post you said cotton swab, but in your comment to someone you said cotton ball. There would be a huge difference in the amount of iodine soaked up on those two, so I want to do it right. Also, should we use 2% or 5%? Thanks!
Lindsay
