Re: Antibiotics + ACV OK With Diverticulitis?
1 month ago@ Fern (Maui, Hawaii)
I have always recommended Swedish-Bitters to people suffering from diverticulitis.
Read my post: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/diverticulosis-diverticulitis-treatment7.html#sb
You can mix-and-match if you want to. Anti-biotics are a scorched earth type of approach. Not only do they kill the bad but also the good. Leaving you with leaky gut among other things. Garlic (poorman's penicillin) or a high grade oregano oil capsule will get you there also. But the heal the gut also, I use Swedish Bitter.
Antibiotics + ACV OK With Diverticulitis?
1 month agoHello,
I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis at ER. They prescribed antibiotics so am taking those, but got online right away to see how I can heal myself. Found your very excellent website, thank you, and read about the diverticulitis on there. So, is it alrlight to use the ACV while taking the antibiotics? This may be a silly question, but sometimes it's recommended not to use the natural aids while taking antibiotics. Thank you for your insights!
Seborrheic Dermatitis on Scalp - Can Borax Help?
1 month agoHi TedS,
A friend was able to use melatonin lotion successfully for scalp eczema. Here is what they said :
' My scalp eczema usually flares up in January and February. I put the melatonin lotion on it...guess what? All gone and no roughness or itchiness...yay! '
Here is how to make melatonin lotion :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
Art
Seborrheic Dermatitis on Scalp - Can Borax Help?
1 month agoRe: Art's Natural Remedies for CKD
1 month agoHi Bobbie,
I am not a doctor and can not tell you what dose to take for CKD, I can just mention what has been used in human studies or is considered the RDA. Your doctor will have to make the final determination on dosing for your safety and best health.
In the study I linked to for the original article they used a dose range from 1020 mg - 2620 mg per day of sodium bicarbonate in the patients. It should not be taken near meals. At least two hours before a meal or one hour after a meal. Twice a day would be useful for helping to maintain bicarbonate levels in the body. Your doctor may want to start you at the low end slowly increase the dose while monitoring your blood pressure and regularly testing kidney function to optimize the dose.
Melatonin is usually taken at 3 mg to 50 mg in human studies or to tolerance per day. In this recent 2025 human CKD study, melatonin was used successfully for protection at 20 mg/day total delivered in two divided doses of 10 mg each :
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39829061/
Fish oil or omega3s have been taken at 3 to 4 grams of combined EPA/DHA per day in a human CKD study. In the following study, 3, 666 mg of omega 3 was given daily and showed benefit in people with CKD :
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32732154/
The RDA for magnesium is 300 to 320 mg/day for women and 400 to 420 mg/day for men of elemental magnesium per day. A typical magnesium glycinate supplement will require 3 or more capsules per day to reach the RDA for elemental magnesium.
Art
Re: Nicotine for COVID-19
1 month agoI agree with @Kris - Dr. Ardis' videos are very interesting and they all seem to have bits of mind-blowing information and citations that are not noted in their titles.
Re: Nicotine for COVID-19
1 month agoI'm in a deep dive into nicotine and it has been very interesting. Enraging, at points, but very interesting.
You have to get enough nicotine to overcome the toxins, viruses, bacteria and nano tech they're feeding us in what appears to be a manufactured attempt to shut the nicotine system down.
So, you need that much PLUS enough to replenish your nicotine handling system and repopulate your nicotine receptors - which by the way, are on every cell in the body that is your own. And the point is, it takes quite a bit of nicotine to do both. Certainly more than I get from smoking, not being a heavy smoker. So, I'm currently smoking AND wearing the strongest nicotine patch without so much as a hint of nausea - which will indicate I'm getting more than I need but I just can't smoke enough to get to that point because, YUCK, so I'm switching to the "whole herb" application with tobacco which increases the effectiveness of an herb's constituents more than simply increasing their extracted intake and since there's no way of telling if a nicotine patch maker is actually doing and testing for what their label says they're selling, it should be a whole lot easier AND more effective.
That said, you can't go by how much others are using or, really, by what a package of icotine patches says because everybody's different and there will be variances in doses.
Some eat foods higher in nicotine than others, some smoke or live with smokers, some vape and some are simply less exposed to the pathogens their nicotine shield destroys and are easily topped off by diet.
You may also want some activated charcoal to clean up the debris and some kidney support herbs - like parsley and/or juniper berries.
Nicotine, like ClO2 (chlorine dioxide), is like a kamikaze defense system as it is destroyed in the process of destroying the pathogens so, keep that in mind and don't forget to keep your system topped off.
Of course, once you've experienced a fully functioning and "funded" nicotine handling system, you'll definitely notice when it's time to top it off. Plus, you'll want to stay ahead of cold and flu season as well as whatever "pandemic", "vaccine" crap they throw at us next.
And you'll want an extra water bowl for pets with a little bit of tobacco tea in it. You'll see when they need it because they'll drink it first.
Re: Thai Herb Kratom Lowers Blood Sugar
1 month agoKratom for Pain
1 month agoRe: CKD Questions for Art
1 month agoHi Manuel,
The label recommended dosing will be fine for those two, but when you talk to your doctor, ask if you can go higher on the astaxanthin dose since it is well tolerated by most people.
Here is a link to a typical silymarin product that uses one soft gel per day :
Be sure to use a product that is only silymarin and nothing else. Some manufacturers often include something like dandelion or artichoke and this would be very bad for you. The problem is that most manufacturers don't list the " other ingredients" on the front of the label, but rather only in the fine print on the back of the label. So you need to choose the supplements carefully and fully read the label to make sure what is actually in the product.
Again, your doctor's approval and supervision will be required for every supplement or alternative that you want to take for your CKD.
Art
Boiled Chicken and Pumpkin Puree
1 month agoI had one of my dogs at the ER VET Hospital at 4 AM in the morning. She had gone to the bathroom four times in the matter of an hour at the vets office. He ran up an expensive bill of blood work, examinations, and pricey prescriptions. My dog still had accidents in the house for the next 5 days. It wasn't until I found the remedy of 3 parts plain white rice to one part boiled mashed chicken (all fat removed) and 1 tablespoon (per 50 pound) of plain pumpkin puree (no additives). Fed in four small meals, with the pumpkin added. I saw results in one day it was amazing. Typical treatment is meant for the food to be given over 3 days. $1.50 compared to a $600 vet visit.
Boiled Chicken and Pumpkin Puree
1 month agoSo my sheepdog had some major diahhria for about a week. I did continue the pumpkin/rice & chicken but she continued to have the problem.I ended up changing her kibble which didn't help but I thought the timing to be right. I switched her from Eukanuba to Orijen. She loves the new food! Her poops have been normal now since last weekend, albeit smaller amounts due to the new higher grade food. So I'm not sold on the pumpkin helping her although I use it now to put a touch of it in her Kongs because she does like the pumpkin. Nice alternative to using Cheesewiz or peanut butter in her kongs.
Re: Jack's Lung Healing Tea
1 month agoHi Debra,
i just came back only because I was checking up again. Yes, I do apologise IT IS A QUARTER CUP OF HYSSOP NOT 1 CUP, BUT I BELIEVE THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN ON JACKS ORIGINAL RECIPE, BUT I MIGHT BE WRONG. But I hadnt tried it all because like many, I wanted to make sure I had the recipe correct and I also dont have gallon pots??? lol. The above recipe is so easy, I am glad I came back on. I hope, or should I say am sure it will work. I too, thought I had copd but one says copd the other says emphysema and suffer more when I wake up, its always at its worse, and I have had two hospital admissions this year April 2025 and May 2005 and then July for a fistula linked with my colon and a very dangerous operation which could turn into anything up to 25 operations! I am trying to refuse them all, I couldnt cope with that and have treated it myself for 4 years, operation for a gigantic absess on my left sided groin just turned up overnight! Had the operation, but was told nothing about it turning into a fistula etc.etc.etc. But I desperately need to try this, in case anyone found it hard to get lobelia because I believe the United Kingdom once again has banned it the UK, but I did manage to get a lobelia tincture on Ebay or Amazon, so will add a couple of drops of that when its cooled down! Good luck Debra. Rosina Lock from London United Kingdom
Re: Turpentine for Patient With Bladder Cancer?
1 month agoRe: Art's Natural Remedies for CKD
1 month agothank you for your diligence in reporting!
coukd you give recommendations on dosing the bicarbonate of soda, melatonin, fish oil, and magnesium glycinate?
I take all but the baking soda, but wondered if it should be daily, or 3 times a day? 1/4 tsp or 1 tsp?
thanks!
Chronic Cough for 10 Years - Link Found!
1 month agoChronic Cough for More Than 10 Years - Cause Found
I have had a chronic for over 10 years, and it just kept getting worse, keeping me up at night, with little sleep, and a very productive cough which sapped all my energy.
I had tried - antibiotics, all cough syrups and cough lollies I could find. Also all manner of natural alternatives - ACV, garlic, honey, Colloidal Silver, ginger, tumeric, molasses, activated charcoal, herbal teas and concoctions, sinus drainage, Chiropractic adjustments among other treatments and EO oils diluted and massaged over chest. All to no avail.
I was going down hill fast as the constant cough sapped all my energy and was affecting my balance, so I was getting more and more restricted with my movements and energy.
My doctor advised my chest was clear, but I couldn't stop coughing, and sometimes so persistent, to the point of throwing up my lunch.
I finally decided to check my medication side effects, Trusopt (Dorzolamide) and DuoTrav (Travoprost, Timolol) and to my horror, I read that one of the side effects of my eye drops for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma was coughing!
I immediately decided to stop taking them, and within the first day I felt a relief, now days later, I am cough free, my vision is better, and my balance has improved. I will never take the drops again. Can't believe I took these drops for over 10 years without realising the detrimental side effects to my body.
I hope this helps someone else.
Re: Remedies Helping Pyometra in Female Dog, But Need Advice
1 month agoTurmeric for Boils
1 month agoYeah worked for me too!
15 minutes of ground turmeric applied to the area made the boil burst but I'm still going to go on my prescribed antibiotics because it's in near my spine and red around it and I don't want to play with fire. Plus turmeric taken orally gives me bad heartburn :(
Anyway erm, I applied it under a large plaster using a tissue saturated in ground turmeric and water mixture. It might be best though to make some kind of mixture that adheres, like guar gum, water and turmeric powder or an oil of some kind mixed with the powder. I'm not sure.
Anyway, I just wanted to share that in case it helps anyone :)
Re: CKD Questions for Art
1 month agoSorry, I made a typo and put 100 mg Socium Bicarbonate ehen the real number to start and monitor is 1000 as the NIH study reached higher values.
Daily dosage for Blueberry Extract and Silmarin? Anything useful to slow the CKD progession should be considered for evaluation!!
Best, Manuel
Turpentine for Patient With Bladder Cancer?
1 month agoTurpentine for a dying patient of bladder cancer?
My question since I just found this wonderful page with amazing information, can turpentine be given to a dying patient in his last stages in palliative care? My relative is eating very little and drinking very little.
i feel I found this page to late but here hoping!
