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3 days agoMacular Edema Remedies Needed
3 days agoIn 2017 I had an occlusion in one eye that was naturally resolved without any major complication but a galaxy of tiny floaters. I used to have floaters in both eyes due to vitreous detachment and after the occlusion they multiply in that eye. Now I began to have aniseikonia (sizes of objects and specially letters are smaller) in the same eye. Also, the vision deteriorated in that eye, although I have 20/30 and 20/25 in the other. The diagnosis is macular edema. Doctors recommended injections (antiVGEF) but there must be some other natural way. I read about DMSO drops in the eye. In regards to floaters I read about castor oil drops in eye. I had Hashimoto's and went on synthetic replacement. Finally, I found out that eliminating gluten (I'm intolerant) reduced my antibodies from 940 to 125. Now I they are not affecting my thyroid anymore. In regards to my eyes I see better since I'm doing eye exercises and the distortion in my eye diminished. My major concern at this time is the macular edema. I'll try DMSO diluted 50/15. Please, I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks.
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3 days agoRe: Oregano Oil for Arthritis
3 days agoInteresting post Janis. I have been studying Oregano oil used in Veterinary medicine in the 19th century (they called Oil of Origanum). The strength were much stronger in those days. Anywhere between 10% to 25% and combined with other ingredients like turpentine, linseed oil, liniment of soft soap, olive oil.
Well, anyone that follows me here on EC knows I use myself as a guinea pig in new treatments. So I went into the kitchen and whipped up a small batch at 25% to use on my hip pain. And yes the pain was gone in under 20 minutes after applying. The pain stayed away for most of the day. So, I'm going to try applying it 2x/daily and see how far this can go. I'll post updates later.
Also, at 25% it does come with some heat since oregano is a hot oil. Just use caution around sensitive skin when applying.
Re: Need Help for Chronic Diarrhea From IBS-D
4 days agoLee, take it from an old IBS hand: Equalactin, bar none. In the US it's available OTC but sometimes the pharmacies don't carry it and you have to ask them to order it. I don't travel without it.
It's a supplement of sorts, and balances out the water in the gut. I just checked, and amazon carries it. It comes in chewable tablets. True magical stuff.
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4 days agoNeed Help for Chronic Diarrhea From IBS-D
4 days agoHi Lee,
Two very useful remedies for IBS are low dose naltrexone (LDN) as discussed here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17080248/
Here is a relevant quote from the link :
' The present study assessed the efficacy and safety of PTI-901 (low-dose NTX) treatment in Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Forty-two IBS patients participated in an open-label study. Participants received 0.5 mg PTI-901/day for 4 weeks and were evaluated during baseline, during treatment, and at 4-week follow-up. Patients recorded degree of abdominal pain, stool urgency, consistency, and frequency. Primary outcomes were number of pain-free days and overall symptom relief, evaluated by a global assessment score. Data were analyzed per protocol. Global assessment improved in 76% of 42 patients. During treatment, the mean weekly number of pain-free days increased from 0.5+/-1 to 1.25+/-2.14 (P=0.011). There were no significant adverse reactions. PTI-901 improves pain and overall feeling, and is well tolerated by IBS patients. '
Another useful remedy is ginger root as discussed here in this review of multiple clinical trials :
Here is a relevant quote from the review :
' In the current review, evidence of ginger's effect on bowel disorders is reported. A daily dose of 2000 mg of ginger is beneficial for reducing inflammation, dyspepsia, colorectal cancer and ulceration in the digestive tract of patients with IBS and IBD. '
The LDN will require a prescription from your doctor to a compounding pharmacy.
Here is a link to a typical Ginger Root product :
Both products have shown benefit for IBS-D and IBS-C
Art
Re: Castor Oil for Constipation
4 days agoI realise this is an old post, but for others, I had constipation for years, then took castor oil. I took 3 tablespoons and OMG! I certainly had a complete clear-out a few hours later and it kept up for 2 days. Don't take a lot and expect to be able to go out for a day or two. Now, as soon as I feel it is starting again I have a teaspoon and this works. I too use the 100% certified organic. Wonderful stuff.
Reduce Oxalates For Joint Pain
4 days agoDear Earth Clinic,
Took me a while to put two and two together but I noticed an undeniable connection with my joint pain and my diet whenever I consumed foods high in oxalates. (Oxalates can also cause bladder problems so some people might benefit from a bit of research on this.) Potato skins are the worst food for my joints. They are high in oxalates and also nightshade compounds which can also trigger joint pain. At my worst point, and in sheer desperation, I undertook a low oxalate diet, drank plenty of water, and noticed an improvement in my symptoms within a week.
Extra tips -
If someone is suffering joint pain in their toes and feet and if they notice relief after taking olive leaf extract, they may in fact have gout. Reducing fructose should help with gout.
Infected teeth may initiate joint pain. Gently biting on freshly cut pieces of garlic on problematic teeth for a minute or two should control infections within problematic teeth. Lemongrass oil mouthwash is effective at killing toxic mouth bacteria.
Good luck.
Need Help for Chronic Diarrhea From IBS-D
4 days agoHi I have developed chronic diarrhea in the last 6 months my Dr said its IBS D. I have had various tests but everything came up normal
I am living on Gastro Stop every second day. I also take Xarelto a blood thinner for previous DVT's so am really restricted on which natural supplements to take like turmeric apple cider vinegar as it interacts with the blood thinner. I have tried different probiotics but they dont help. Im going to start having Kefir but does anyone have any suggestions on anything I could try to heal my digestive system. I also have anxiety so this doesnt help. Thamk you
Re: Aloe Vera and Garlic for Pets
4 days agoI *strongly* urge those concerned about giving Aloe vera gel to cats & dogs to *seriously* consider this article: "Is Aloe Vera Toxic to Pet Cats, Dogs, Other Animals?" Https://www.happyhousegarden.com/for-pets/is-aloe-vera-toxic-to-pet-cats-dogs-or-other-animals/ ONLY the small amount of latex that is often removed from Aloe products can cause problems, but it gave Aloe vera a very undeserved, bad, reputation when conventional medicine used PURE LATEX for patients with constipation (MINUS the GEL, which contains protective buffers) ... as it caused very painful & excessive results! It was the fact that ... Aloe vera's gel was NOT given concurrently & in the amounts the leaf provides ... that made such trouble! However, the *rumor* erroneously spread far & wide that *both* the gel as well as the latex (even in small amounts that are buffered by the Aloe's gel) was toxic.... Something similar happened with pharmaceutical Aspirin, which ALWAYS causes bleeding in the stomach ... although when White Willow Bark is taken (which has NATURAL salicylic acid + natural buffers & was the source of the first aspirin)) it causes NO bleeding at all ... due to the natural, protective, buffers in it! Only the warning that should be sounded on the use of Aspirin has not been as loudly proclaimed by conventional medicine, since they make money off of pharmaceutical-aspirin products that may (or may not) have a warning in print so small it can't be read by anyone without magnification.
Ginger for Athlete's Foot
5 days agoI cured my athletes foot with some ginger boiled in distilled water and kept in the fridge. I bathed my feet in it 3 times per day and it went completely. That was 7 years ago and it has never returned. I seem to recall getting the recipe from a website with old folk remedies.
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5 days ago2yr Old Akita - Is New Mom Shedding Too much?
5 days agoOur Bella had her first litter late January 2025. She's never been a heavy shedder, usually w/season change it's heavy. Our male does enough shedding for us all, year round.
Since she had the pups she's lost all her baby weight plus some and the shedding is beginning to alarm me. Her hair is coming out with every touch. No bald spots but it's thin THIN!
In January we changed her food to the puppy plus Lactating Mom brand from our local feed store. After she weened the pups we changed her back to the regular adult dog food. We used Wellness Brand for the first year of all our dog's lives. Now we've switched to Costco's brand, which they all seem to like. We drizzle a bit of coconut oil (1T) over the dry food & they like that too.
Her thick double coat appears to have vanished. She was very stressed concerning her pups and has now adjusted to having just one around. Before pregnant she held steady at 105lbs. She weighed 127lbs before the birth. Today she's at 95lbs and she's looking awfully thin. This was our first litter too. I use ACV for everything but have no idea what works for our dogs. They are my sunshine on cloudy days! Please Help!
Any suggestions of what to do? Thanks!
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6 days agoA cat that repeatedly vomits may have a serious intestinal obstruction, & should be seen by a vet.
