Re: DIY Toothpaste
15 days agoRe: DIY Toothpaste
15 days agoCoconut Oil for Cold Sores - No!
15 days agoHi ND,
I thought Coconut oil had no L arginine in it, so I asked ChatGPT this question :
Does coconut oil have any arginine in it?
ChatGPT's answer :
' Coconut oil contains virtually no arginine — or any amino acids at all — because it's composed almost entirely of fats (triglycerides), not proteins.
Here's a breakdown to clarify:
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Arginine is an amino acid, found in protein-containing foods like meat, fish, dairy, nuts, and seeds.
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Coconut oil, by contrast, is made up of medium-chain fatty acids such as lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid. These are pure fats with negligible protein or amino acid content.
If you're looking for arginine-rich coconut products, the coconut meat (the solid part) and coconut flour contain small amounts of arginine, but coconut oil itself does not.
Art
Arthritis Pain in Knee - Update
15 days agoHi GertJr,
Did you try the remedies on your lower back in case the pain is originating there? Arthritis of the knee would have responded to the remedies you mentioned. Since it did not, you should consider that it may be caused by a nerve issue originating at your lower back/spine or elsewhere.
Icing your lower back from the bottom of the tail bone up about 10 inches can be done to quickly tell you if the problem is originating there.
You said, ' the pain goes right down my inner shin.', that could be because it is a nerve issue that originates at the lower back. Try icing your lower back to see if it offers any relief. You have to eliminate any possibilities. After icing, apply the previously mentioned remedies to your lower back.
Art
Re: Natural Remedies Needed for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Left Leg
15 days ago@ DVT (Pittsburgh, Pa)
GINGER ROOT.
Ginger Root is more effective than aspirin at preventing blood clotting, with none of the risk of internal bleeding associated with aspirin, making it a powerful aid against Heart disease and Deep vein thrombosis, according to many recent laboratory studies. Ginger root dissolves bot clots on contact!
Ginger root has been shown to be highly effective in preventing, and curing, blood clots, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and a variety of other illnesses. For example, the blood clots that trigger heart attack dissolve when exposed to ginger. Ginger interferes with the long sequence of events necessary for blood clots to form. This helps to prevent clots that can lodge in narrowed coronary arteries and set off a heart attack. Something called thromboxane synthesis initiates clot formation. Ginger is a potent inhibitor of this process. Ginger also inhibits The clumping together of platelets in the blood. So ginger inhibits blood clots in at least two ways. In a study in Prostaglandins Medicine, ginger inhibited blood clots more effectively than onion or garlic. Ginger also increases the strength of the heart. Scientists call ginger a cardiotonic agent because of its ability to increase energy production in the heart and to enhance calcium pumping within heart cells that is required for optimal cardiac output.
How to use: Some people prefer fesh ginger root. You can grate 1 inch piece of the root into a cup, add water and let steep overnite. Drink the next morning.
Or
Take capsules. 4 grams is the recommend maximum daily. So that translates to taking 2 – 500mg capsules = 1gram. 3X/daily = 3grams per day.
VITAMIN C.
In a exciting paper by G.C. Willis appeared in 1957 entitled "the Reversibility of Atherosclerosis." In this study atherosclerosis was induced in guinea pigs by depriving them of ascorbic acid. Some guinea pigs were then given large doses of ascorbic acid and it was found that in these animals the beginning atherosclerotic lesions were rapidly resorbed while the more advanced atherosclerotic plaques on the artery walls took longer. There was a steady decline in the incidence of the lesions in direct proportion to the duration of ascorbic acid therapy. The significance of these observations for man is tremendous -- they open the way to the megascorbic prophylaxis of atherosclerosis -- but they never were tested further.
VITAMIN E OIL.
Vitamin E Oil - Blood clots: A 2014 research study has shown that vitamin E helps prevent or delay the onset of heart diseases. One of the major reasons for heart attacks is blood clots. Research shows that tocopherol helps in the elimination of blood clots, which in turn helps to avoid heart attacks. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3997530/
Vitamin E oil contains antioxidants that improve the circulation of blood to all parts of the body. Improves the health of our veins and poor circulation. Vitamin E helps keep platelets from sticking together and adhering to the side of blood vessel walls. If you suffer from painful cramps in the calf of your leg due to narrowed or hardened arteries and veins this may be relieved by the addition of vitamin E to the diet. Broccoli, spinach and kiwis contain a significant amount of the vitamin. You also can get vitamin E from eating fortified cereals
Vitamin E is also important for varicose veins because it helps to improve overall circulation and promotes healthy blood flow. According to the Mother Nature website, vitamin E is needed to keep platelets from sticking together and adhering to the side of blood vessel walls. Vitamin E helps to reduce the stickiness of blood platelets, which is also essential for helping individuals who are in the high risk category from suffering conditions such as blood clots and type 1 diabetes.
Vitamin E- 200-600 IU, helps prevent platelets from sticking to each other and artery walls and protects against cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin E for Phlebitis Victim Back on Her Feet Again.
Ms. H.N. reports: "Up until recently I had so much pain with phlebitis that I was in bed for three months. Then a friend told me about vitamin E and I have been taking 400mg. daily and now I walk for an hour or- more every morning. Then I help at Senior Citizens for four hours, five days a week besides all the other things I do and my legs do not bother me now. I will be 70 years old soon and have more energy than my daughter who is 32. I am so grateful for vitamin E. It has been my life saver!"
Vitamin E for Phlebitis Ulcer Heals like Magic.
Ms. V.B. reports: "For many years I had suffered phlebitis which eventually broke down and formed an ulcer, which would heal for a while then break open again and again. After one severe case of infection, I had to have surgery, which helped, but only temporarily. By this time I had a great area of scar tissue which would crack, with the result, further ulceration occurred. My doctor wanted further surgery and skin graft, which I refused. "I engaged a new doctor; he agreed with me a trial with vitamin E might be of some merit. He put me on 1600 units a day, plus application externally to the affected area. It was like magic. The ulcers healed, the scar tissue became pliable, no further breakage. The bulgy veins flattened down to normal.
"I stayed on vitamin E for six weeks under doctor's supervision/Then decreased to 800 per day for three months. I now continue to take 400 units each day. Never felt better in my life. Considering I'm in my sixties and worked standing on my feet eight hours a day, this was a severe test for any medication.
Vitamin E for Phlebitis Relieved, Clot Disappears, Paralysis Avoided.
Mr. D.S. relates how his neighbor developed a clot in his right thigh, which was removed surgically. The operation was a great success, he says. Unfortunately, the man's leg was permanently paralyzed. Then he says: "Last May I served on the election board ... and was on my feet practically all (day). By the next morning an alarming blood clot had formed in the femoral vein in my left thigh. The flesh around the vein was red and inflamed. The vein stood out under the skin like a rope on the inside portion of my thigh and was very sore to the touch ... I feared that surgery ... I had been taking about 1200 I.U. of vitamin E daily, so I decided ... to double the dose ... and within 24 hours the clot began to disappear. The hard rope-like vein in my thigh had softened. I continued taking 2400 I.U. of vitamin E for several days. After five or six days the clot and inflammation had completely gone. Soon thereafter I had recovered completely."
Re: Natural Remedies Needed for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Left Leg
15 days agoHi DVT,
The problem with the better supplements for DVT is that almost all of them also thin the blood with one possible exception for CoQ10, but CoQ10 can react negatively with blood thinners. Since this is the case your doctor or cardiologist not going to allow you to use them.
One possible exception that your doctor or cardiologist might consider is red light therapy which is also called photobiomodulation which can help prevent more clots from forming in the first place as discussed here :
Here is a relevant quote from the literature :
' Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC surgeon-scientists and published Jan. 10, 2025, in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. '
Given the severity of your condition, this would of course require your doctor's approval and supervision in order to be safe.
One other consideration that would also require your doctor's approval and supervision is Melatonin Lotion (ML), because it has anti inflammatory effects, antioxidative stress effects and has shown the ability to reduce inflammation of the endothelium. Inflammation of the endothelium can cause blood clots. It may also reduce swelling in some situations.
I explain how to make melatonin lotion here :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html
Since melatonin also has a potential antithrombotic effects that may be synergistic with the blood thinner medication(s), it definitely needs your doctor's approval and supervision and is worth discussing with your doctor.
Art
Re: Utis Caused By Super Bugs
15 days agoArthritis Pain in Knee - Update
15 days agoso, I've done everything on earth clinic for arthritis pain and nada, nothing helps. I've been doing the advil lotion, melatonin lotion, borax lotion and in water, mag oil, gin raisins, acv, tens pads, stoppain - nothing works. I went to the dr and got a hyaluronic acid injection yesterday, but still in terrible pain. I can hardly walk, the pain goes right down my inner shin. I'd prefer no new knee, but I've got to have some relief. Anything else to try?
Coconut Oil for Cold Sores - No!
15 days agoRe: Natural Remedies Needed for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Left Leg
15 days agoYou need to follow Drs advice on this one. DVT isn't something to try to cure on your own. Those clots become emboli and travel to the lungs, heart, or brain causing irreparable harm. Many strokes and heart attacks caused by these, fatal ones.
Electric Massager for Baker's Cyst
15 days agoI've purchased one of those long ago and it's one of the best purchases on Amazon I've ever bought. It's like having your own masseuse in the palm of your hand, agree 100%! Back then it costs about $30, I'm sure it's more now but pretty much invaluable.
Electric Massager for Baker's Cyst
16 days agoNatural Remedies Needed for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Left Leg
16 days agoHelp with deep vein thrombosis
So a couple of days ago I had a sudden swelling in my left leg from my groin all the way down to my ankles.
I went to the doctor's office and they immediately sent me to the hospital turns out I have deep vein thrombosis I have many clots in my left leg and my leg is huge!!!
I've read some of these posts and a lot of people recommend black strap molasses, lemon and baking soda, and enzymes.
I am currently on blood thinners and I wanted to know if I can do any or all of these natural solutions while on blood thinners?
All the doctors say that it will take up to 2 to 3 months for the swelling to go down and it may not even go down all the way because I have other underlying problems namely uterine fibroids.
Please help thank you
Re: Eliminate Carbonated Beverages for Protein in the Urine
16 days agoThe recommendation to not drink carbonated beverages, does that include water such as club soda, sparkling water and sparkling spring water? These have no additives, sugar or flavorings, except for electrolytes in the soda water and minerals in the spring water..
Sincerely,
Gayle Hardine
Ted's Remedies - Website Request
16 days agoHello, I was wondering if there is a way to simplify Teds remedies, just writing the remedy out wothout all the xtas as it is a bit confusing. My apologies, I don;t mean to be rude, Just that I would really love to try the Cerebral Palsy regimen for my 15 yr old daughter but its VERY confusing. Thank You all so much and Happy Holiday Season.
EC: ChatGPT or Gemini would be very helpful with this. You could ask it for a consolidated list from Ted's URLs.
Lemon Peel, Olive Oil, Eucalyptus Oil for Frozen Shoulder
16 days agoAbout a month ago, a friend “Joe” (age 60) came to me with a frozen shoulder. It had been bothering him for over a month. I gave him a 8 oz. bottle of the Lemon peel, Olive oil and this time I mixed Bay Leaf essential oil into it instead of Eucalyptus oil. He applied it at nite before bed every night. He called me to tell me that the Lemon peel oil WORKED. He said it took about 3 weeks to resolve the issue.
Listerine for Lice
16 days agoYears ago my kids came home with lice. It was going around their school. We found lice treatments from the pharmacy ineffective. Anyway I searched the web and found a testimony about using Listerine mouthwash to treat the lice. It works wonders. We used a spray bottle to wet their hair and scalp. It kills the lice and the eggs on contact. And it dissolves the glue from the eggs, making it much easier to pick them out.
Aloe Vera for Seborrheic Keratosis
16 days agoLugol's Iodine + for a Sore Throat
16 days agoWoke up last night with a nasty sore throat. I was already run down with a GI tummy IBS flare up and too exhausted to prepare a 3am concoction. But as soon as I got up I grabbed the simplest ingredients on hand: H202 hydrogen peroxide 3% in a 75/25 water dilution and gargled 1 minute. I also dipped Qtips and put H202 in my ears. Next, waited 15-30 minutes and then put 3 drops of 5% Lugol's iodine in a little water apx 1 Tbsp, just enough to gargle and not dilute too much, and gargled appx another 30 seconds. Within 20-30 minutes the pain had significantly reduced from razor blade feeling to stinging. Sipping warm green tea now with 2 full tsp of unpasteurized honey. I figured the two would be a double whammy and it was. Will continue H202 gargle every 2-3 hrs today. Also a simple nasal saline solution to get the upper back sinus/throat area.
As sore throats can be both viral or bacterial, when I break my fast today I'll take a small meal and add Vit C (every few hours totaling 5000mg throughout the day - the body can only absorb so much at once). Zinc (mega dose up to 75mg when sick. Selenium. Magnesium (350-450mg elemental. Quercetin 1000mg in 3 doses when sick. D3 5000mg. NAC (1200-2500mg). Monolaurin 2000mg. **When taking Lugol's Iodine separate from Vit C by a minimum of 2 hrs or they will cancel each other out and render useless.
