Pamela (MO) on 01/15/2026

Fairchilds Apple Cider Vinegar is the best, in my opinion. They are a small, family-owned company using organic Washington apples and never water it down.

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EC (Landia) on 01/15/2026

Or go here

https://zalmanov.net/en/

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BECKIE (OR) on 01/15/2026

I have gotten rid of a headache with lavender oil applied to the forehead. Works every time for me. Cheers.

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Lynn32839 (Orlando, Fl.) on 01/15/2026

By the way, your website is WONDERFUL!!

Thanks so much!

Lynn

Art (California) on 01/15/2026

I'm sure you are well aware that there is no cure for Myotonic Dystrophy and studies are limited. This is what the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) says about the disease :

• No Cure, Focus on Management: DM is progressive, but managing symptoms is crucial for well-being.
• Symptomatic Treatments: These help manage issues like muscle weakness, heart problems, and breathing difficulties.
• Proactive Care: Early intervention and consistent care (cardiology, respiratory, physical therapy) can prevent or lessen severe complications.
• Quality of Life: The goal of current care is to maintain function, improve daily living, and support the community.
• Research & Advocacy: MDF actively supports research for future cures and advocates for better access to care and therapies.

So, as you can see treatment is fairly limited.

Six supplements you can look into for Myotonic Dystrophy are :

1. Vitamin D - Often deficient with a broad spectrum of useful activities while having synergy with melatonin. Muscle protective effects.

2. Astaxanthin - Muscle supportive and potent anti inflammatory. Mitochondria antioxidant and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis as does melatonin. Muscle protective effects.

3. Inulin - For gut dysbiosis typically seen in this disease and increases short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) which are decreased in this disease. Anti inflammatory effects as well as muscle protective effects.

4. Melatonin - In topical and oral forms. Good for muscle and gut integrity and for antifibrotic effects. Muscle protective effects. I describe how to make melatonin lotion here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-lotion.html

5. Glycine - Promotes muscle regeneration and like melatonin, has antifibrotic effects while working against muscle wasting. Muscle protective effects.

6. Berberine - Work's against insulin resistance which is commonly seen in myotonic dystrophy, anti inflammatory and antifibrotic. Potent antioxidant. Muscle protective effects.

This group of supplements have direct and indirect uses as well as synergy for Myotonic Dystrophy and may be beneficial for potentially slowing progression and reducing disease severity.

Art

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Art (California) on 01/15/2026

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Vera (Colorado) on 01/14/2026

In combination with your gut healing, it should make a huge difference. Please keep us posted!

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Art (California) on 01/15/2026

This is how Google AI describes the supplement you linked to, Borax Decahydrate and how it describes 20 Mule Team Borax, the form typically reported about on Earth Clinic :

Is 20 Mule Team Borax the same as Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate ?

Answer :

Yes, 20 Mule Team Borax is essentially the same as sodium tetraborate decahydrate, as that is its primary chemical name and composition, referring to the mineral borax (Na_2B_4O_7cdot10H_2O) that's mined and sold as a cleaning booster. While "borax" can refer to different forms (like pentahydrate), the common household product, 20 Mule Team Borax, is specifically the decahydrate (ten water molecules), making them chemically identical in the context of home use.

Is Borax Decahydrate the same thing as Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate?

Answer :

Yes, Borax decahydrate and sodium tetraborate decahydrate are the same substance

, with "borax" being the common name and sodium tetraborate decahydrate the chemical name for the compound with the formula

Na2B4O7⋅10H2Ocap N a sub 2 cap B sub 4 cap O sub 7 center dot 10 cap H sub 2 cap O

𝑁𝑎2𝐵4𝑂7⋅10𝐻2𝑂, commonly used in cleaning, pest control, and crafts. They refer to the same hydrated mineral, which is a white, water-soluble crystal.

Chemical Formula:

Na2B4O7⋅10H2Ocap N a sub 2 cap B sub 4 cap O sub 7 center dot 10 cap H sub 2 cap O

𝑁𝑎2𝐵4𝑂7⋅10𝐻2𝑂.

Common Names: Borax, borax decahydrate, sodium borate decahydrate, sodium tetraborate decahydrate.

Uses: Detergents, cleaning agents, flux, pest control, and even in some cosmetics.

Note: While "borax" can refer to other hydration states (like pentahydrate or anhydrous), the decahydrate form is the most common household product.

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Cindy M (Massachusetts) on 01/14/2026

I was diagnosed with Barrett's 6 years ago. I was on prilosec for a year and my Barrett's got worse. I stopped the prilosec and started using coconut oil, 3 tablespoons a day, and now my Barrett's is gone!!!!

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Chad (Kentucky) on 01/14/2026