Recent Posts

 Re: Long QT Syndrome - Requesting Remedies

11 days ago
Posted by Art (California) on 03/17/2024

Hi Priya,

One thing your niece can do is have her doctor check her vitamin D level and then have her supplement to bring it well into the reference range which is 30 ~ 100 ng/ml. Also check for hypocalcemia.

A low vitamin D level can be a contributing factor to hypocalcemia which can cause prolonged QT interval. Adding calcium with the vitamin D can correct the hypocalcemia if found and possibly the the prolonged QT interval.

Beta blockers are often used to treat this condition and while some supplements have shown the ability to act as beta blockers, the effects are weak compared to prescription beta blockers in which case it might require multiple supplements to get a stronger beta blocker effect and this would be hard to know what equivalent dose you are getting from supplements compared to a prescription beta blocker. This makes the prescription route the most likely choice. Beta blockers come with many potential side effects which can have a negative impact on quality of life which is a major downside to them.

Surprisingly, one of the known side effects of beta blockers is arrythmias, which is also seen in LQTS.

In animals, melatonin has shown the ability to reduce QT prolongation.

The serious nature of LQTS means that any natural remedy your niece may consider has to be approved and supervised by here doctor.

Previously it was thought that potassium may have a beneficial effect for LQTS in terms of decreasing the QT prolongation, but this 2021 study suggests it doesn't:

https://openheart.bmj.com/content/8/2/e001670

Here is a relevant study quote :

' In patients with LQTS, high dose+ treatment increased plasma potassium by 0.4 mmol/L without cases of hyperkalaemia. However, the potassium increase did not shorten the QT interval and several patients had side effects. Considering the QT interval as a proxy for arrhythmic risk, our data do not support that potassium-elevating treatment has a role as antiarrhythmic prophylaxis in patients with LQTS with normal-range potassium levels. '

Art

  Can Acupuncture Help Crunching in Jaw?

11 days ago
Posted by Gordon (Ohio) on 03/17/2024

I have crepitus in my jaw. It's awful crunching. Will acupuncture work?

  Re: Treatment Information for Scabies

11 days ago
Posted by Just One Seabird (Maryland) on 03/17/2024

Parasites are becoming resistant to insecticides. Lice resist permethrin, and farmers are finding that ivermectin no longer works on mange mites.

Physicians don't actually know everything. Search "medical gaslighting", "Morgellons, a filamentous borrelial dermatitis", and "Host switching" and you will discover just how much they don't know.

  Re: Clove Oil for Scabies

11 days ago
Posted by Just One Seabird (Maryland) on 03/17/2024

You can see some species of Demodex with the naked eye. There are far more than the two that doctors mention [brevis and folliculorum], and they ARE host switchers, you CAN get them from animals.

You can also see Cheyletiella parasitovorax with the naked eye, and they too can host switch to humans. Doctors tend to disbelieve this, but ask a vet, or a professional pet sitter, or a pet rescuer. THEY know.

So yes, some mites can be seen on towels and clothing. Please don't kick people when they're down, it's unkind and totally unnecessary.

  Blackstrap Molasses for Chronic Shoulder Pain

11 days ago
Posted by Mika (Oregon) on 03/17/2024

Hi Linda, I think many here refer to the backstrap molasses, I get mine from Amazon and it's really helped my elbow & wrist pain. I had a bad carpal tunnel attack about 2 months ago & read on here about the back strap molasses. I take one tablespoon with my morning coffee & occasionally in the evening, after 24 hours of my first dose the carpal tunnel attack has subsided enough where I felt I was back to my normal, so I've continued to take it. Don't know if it makes a difference, but the first couple doses I took straight from the spoon, I like it much better in my coffee, I need NO sugar when I use this.

  Re: Pelvic Organ Prolapse

11 days ago
Posted by Helen (Suffolk) on 03/17/2024

For anyone not wanting to use capsules, an easy way to swallow powder doses is to make a cream-cheese bon-bon.

Use firm cream cheese (or vegan version) scoop with a soup spoon, empty your powder into the middle, then put more cheese on top. Can be swallowed in one gulp. I use garlic and herb as it seems able to mask unpleasant tastes.

  Re: Scabies Epidemic in Florida

11 days ago
Posted by Dee (Florida) on 03/17/2024

Maybe ask your doctor for Ivermectin. It is for parasites, including worms.

  Treating a Sinus Infection

11 days ago
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 03/17/2024

I accidentally finished off the sinus thing with a blast of hydrogen peroxide from my little face mister. I saw it sitting there and thought, "Hmmm...I've never breathed H2O2 in through my nose...", so I did. And now I don't have anything to test the LABS on.

Plus, I was sniffing a split oregano capsule to see how long the aroma was going to last. Which was kind of awesome! Like...eucalyptus or...Mentholatum - how many of us old cats remember Mentholatum? We always had Mentholatum in the house when I was a kid...I'll never forget that smell. It was awesome!

 Re: Long QT Syndrome - Requesting Remedies

11 days ago
Posted by Cindy (Illinois, USA) on 03/17/2024

The only thing I've ever - or WILL ever - take for any heart related discomfort is a teaspoon of cayenne a shot of water. But if I'd never done it, I'd start with 1/4 teaspoon and work my way up to it. Sometimes I do it simply because I see the jar witting there, ROFL! I probably take a shot of cayenne...2 or 3 times per month.

The only issues I've ever had was fluid in the heart sac and palpitations when I suffered a critical spell of dehydration, many years ago. Well, dehydration with malnutrition.

If it was me, I'd assume it was brought on by not drinking enough plain water and start the rehydration timers. Every waking hour, I'd drink 1/2 to one whole cup of plain water with a tiny pinch of sea salt under my tongue but I'd also, definitely, throw back a shot of cayenne every morning until I forgot about it.

All of my old cell phones have great little timers. Set it for an hour and when it goes off, just hit start again. Plus, I have an awesome linux timer on my computer that can be set to restart, automatically.

I often let myself get dehydrated. I gotta stop that. ROFL!

  COPD Trigger

11 days ago
Posted by Art (California) on 03/17/2024

Hi Wendy,

Are you using a gas stove?

The gas burners can release carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, VOCs and other chemicals that may not be good for people with COPD and or asthma.

Art

COPD Trigger

11 days ago
Posted by wendy (CA) on 03/17/2024
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I have found when exposed to heating anything on a stove without oil or water: my COPD/Asthma is triggered

 Re: Long QT Syndrome - Requesting Remedies

11 days ago
Posted by connie (UTAH) on 03/17/2024

Hi,

You're wise to be concerned about your niece and her Long QT syndrome. It's a type of heart arrhythmia that can be very dangerous. There are many causes, including medications, etc.

Low electrolytes, such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium are possible causes.

Blood tests are pretty accurate, but the calcium measures are sometimes not so.

I've had this happen in my family.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/long-qt-syndrome#summary

Long QT Syndrome - Requesting Remedies

11 days ago
Posted by Priya (NY) on 03/16/2024

Hello everyone: my niece was recently diagnosed with something called Long QT Syndrome. She is very scared with the diagnosis especially since she's the mom of three boys the youngest being 3 years old. Please everyone if you have any information regarding this condition, please let me know. We are all trying to make an educated decision going forward. Thank you in advance to everyone who. responds. Have a blessed night.

  Re: Treating an Inguinal Hernia With a Comfrey Poultice

11 days ago
Posted by Mari Gold (Idaho) on 03/16/2024

Comfrey has been referenced as “knit bone” because of its ability to heal wounds and bone fractures. From this remedy, one can consider the tissue that has allowed a portion of intestines to bulge thru that layer of connective tissue, could be repaired. Its not the type of remedy where one could experience instant gratification, like a pharmaceutical, but with consistent application, could actually help tissue to knit back together.

Scabies Epidemic in Florida

11 days ago
Posted by Rose (Pt Richey Fl) on 03/16/2024

PLEASE, Please we need a whistleblower to investigate this gross injustice and malpractice against Florida residents.

***PLEASE*** Let's get the word out all the Drs, dermatologists, and medical professionals, CDC and Health Dept are covering up creepy eruption scabies epidemic in Florida. I don't care who you go to for a diagnosis and treatment… they will NEVER do any tests as I increasingly got more horrific symptoms and was told I needed mental help.. I've been to 5 drs and 4 dermatologists… they all use the same playbook to take No action and minimize and blame you for your skin condition. They don't want this infectious disease reported. The CDC has removed it as a reportable infectious disease. So it doesn't have to be reported at all.

I too recently moved to an apt in Florida and started having worms in my mouth, lips, and eyelids which now are everywhere in my skin and internally. beads falling in my eyes. I
I don't have a cure.. I'm using DE and Neem and Nac… I switch back and forth with EC remedies. Salt baths help.

 Daughter With High Blood Sugar

12 days ago
Posted by Art (California) on 03/16/2024

Hi Dawn,

You may find this of interest :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/six-supplements-for-diabetes-art-solbrig.html

Art

Exercise and Healthy Living

12 days ago
Posted by Jo (Europe) on 03/16/2024
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I have been reading this forum for a few years and am very impressed at what I read and the help everyone gives each other. I have posted here and there, but nothing major. But I see some people asking some questions that I believe are self explanatory.

I believe people have lost the ability to put the most important things in life first and foremost. I see people day to day (not on here) talk about their cars, homes, vacations, jobs, etc, but never...I mean never talk about their health, unless its an issue!

Put it this way...house has a bad roof, replace it. Car breaks down, repair it. Yard needs work, do it. But I never hear, that my health is bad so I am going to repair or fix it. Its always "I'm going to the doctor". How about like this forum shows, take care of yourself so you dont have to go to the doctors. Most people never put their bodies first. Our body is more important that any car or house, yard, tv, etc.

Vitamins, minerals, herbs and other supplements are extremely important. Physical and mental exercise should be like a job. It must be done. Science has proved beyond any doubt that supplements and exercise can lead to healthy longevity, yet less than 5 percent of people actually take it seriously and do both. Less than 10 percent even do it half assed. And, less than 15 percent do one or the other even as recreation of a fad. Yet in those same cohort groups, even the ones who are in the 15 percent have less illnesses and/or doctor visits, the 10 percent group have way less, and those in the 5 percent rarely or never get ill or need to see a medical professional.

The fact is, we really only have one thing in life that is important. Our body. Not our material items, not our jobs, and not even our families and friends. Cause without our bodies, none of that matters.

I am glad there are forums like this that help people in need or with sharing information that help each other. But while all these are wonderful, exercise is hugely important. We need to take that seriously.

Quick story. Due to a injury during my time in the special forces, I was told I would never run again, walk with a cane and be in a wheel chair by 50. That was at 42. Within 5 years I was running 10k, squatting 300 pounds, living my life. And I was diagnosed with left hip injury, nerve damage, 6 vertebrae fractured, discs damaged, 1 inoperable. Never stop living your best life. It is hard, but once you pass that plateau, you will never look back.

Daughter With High Blood Sugar

12 days ago
Posted by Dawn (UK) on 03/16/2024

My daughters blood sugars are high... saying its diabetes type 3 never heard of type 3 tbh

Has anyone got any information for diabetes please.... my daughter was type2 but none there saying type3 what ever that is. She was having insulin once a day but now they're wanting her to have it everytime she eats... her sugars where over 40 an now 29. Shes trying new foods as shes always been so fussy. She cuts all her sweet stuff out I.e can drinks chocolate and crisp started avin a breakfast dinner and tea but its not helping her at all

Eggplant and Vinegar for SK

12 days ago
Posted by MamaBear (Toronto, Canada) on 03/16/2024
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Eggplant+ ACV for Seborrheic Keratosis

I made my own mix. Blender eggplant & ACV, leave in fridge about, 5 days. Did remove a small SK, size of sesame seed. But coz my SK was small, the mix was on the skin and burned it. SK gone in about, 1 week but black skin mark remained for about 4 months.

Curry Leaves, Garlic and Black Pepper for High Cholesterol

12 days ago
Posted by Malati (India) on 03/16/2024
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Curry Leaves, Garlic and Black Pepper for High Cholesterol

This is a remedy tested by many and found effective. 10 fresh, washed curry leaves, one pod of garlic and 2 peppercorns, to be crushed and had at any time, with or without food/water etc. In a month the cholesterol will come down significantly. My partner and son have both experienced its benefits and I have just started using it myself.

Curry leaves are commonly used in Indian cooking, but are now available almost everywhere in the world.


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