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Hydrocolloid Acne Tea Tree Oil Patches for Milia

Rachel (Alabama) on 06/22/2025
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My 5-year-old daughter had mole-sized milia cyst above her eyebrow. I applied a hydrocolloid acne tea tree oil patch to it daily for several weeks, and it eventually fell off!

Re: Tea for Dry Skin

Amy (CA) on 06/22/2025

Wetted tea bags? Spent tea bags from after brewing? What type of tea? Black, green, white, herbal, etc?

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Melatonin Is Beneficial For Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Art (California) on 06/22/2025
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Previously animal studies and in vitro studies have suggested that melatonin may be useful for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). PAH is not to be confused with regular hypertension. PAH is hypertension in the lungs and is a very serious disease.

This recent human study suggests that melatonin may be useful in improving the quality of life (QOL), oxidative stress and cardiovascular function of people with PAH as discussed here :

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12177658/

Here are some relevant quotes from the full study link :

' Overall, oral melatonin treatment improved the plasma antioxidant capacity and the QoL in this pilot study. '

' A significant improvement was noticed in perception of dyspnea, palpitations, and fatigue in concordance with the QoL improvement in the physical domain after 6 months of melatonin. This was represented by a significant fall in the total score of the PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire. In addition, the baseline heart rate was lower at the T6 follow-up. '

' Another important finding of our study is the improved physical domain of the SYMPACT PAH questionnaire, which is in concordance with symptomatic improvement. This is relevant because it favors patients treatment adherence and QoL [53]. Even more, having a better physical perception, patients tend to improve their confidence to perform more activities. '

It is interesting to note that this study used a fairly low dose of melatonin at just 6 mg per day and reported benefit at 3 months and further benefit at 6 months of dosing . Other human studies have used 10 to 50 mg or more per day of melatonin for various health issues. No significant side effects were reported in this study. Melatonin has also shown to have a very good safety profile. It would have been interesting to see an even longer study duration, a higher dosing arm or both.

Art

Re: Milk of Magnesia, Coconut Oil for Dry Skin Remedies

Amy (CA) on 06/22/2025

Did you rinse of the milk of magnesia and olive oil?

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Re: Moringa Oil for Cellulitis

Alex (California) on 06/22/2025

Briotech.com is NOT the actual website URL. The correct website is https://www.brioglobal.com/

The following link will take you to choice between U.S.A or Europe online shops: https://www.brioglobal.com/pages/shop

If in the U.S.: https://briotechusa.shop/

If in Europe: https://briocare.eu/

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Re: Post-Menopausal Weight Gain

Ruralady (Illinois) on 06/22/2025

Have you increased your exercise? If you have get your thyroid checked. Also blood sugars, difficult weight loss can be a sign of high blood sugars.

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Walter Last Borax Protocol Question

Michelle (Tn) on 06/21/2025

Did you try it? If so, how did it work?

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Re: Art's Melatonin Gel - Ok to Sub Vodka for Gin?

Art (California) on 06/21/2025

Hi Renee,

I have gotten several feedbacks saying that vodka works, but it will require more vodka than gin in order to properly dissolve the melatonin powder. That has been my experience also. This results in a more watery mixture.

Art

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Re: Baking Soda for a Kidney Infection

Art (California) on 06/21/2025

Hi Pam W,

One tablespoon of baking soda taken in a glass of water will give most people diarrhea. I have seen a half tablespoon cause diarrhea in some people.

Art

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Re: Post-Menopausal Weight Gain

Christi (MN) on 06/21/2025

Anyone know how long this takes to work. I have been taking it for several weeks and no weight loss, only gain. I eat an anti inflammatory diet, but still about 20 lbs. over.

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Re: Frankincense Essential Oil for Plantar Fibroma

Al (WA) on 06/21/2025

Hi just wondering how dud it go with the frankincense oil for the planta fibroma. I have one size of a pea and worried. Thanks.

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Art's Melatonin Gel - Ok to Sub Vodka for Gin?

Renee (Bergen Co, NJ) on 06/21/2025

I'm planning to make Melatonin Gel, and I'm wondering if I can substitute vodka for the gin. I don't care to buy a bottle of gin if I don't need to. Thanks!

Re: Oscar's 15 Year BHT Protocol

Duh (Melburn, Floduh) on 06/21/2025
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I'm going to have to discard a lot of what Oscar has inputted in regards to BHT. First, it is FAT-SOLUBLE. It's not water-soluble. If there are signs of it working without any form of oil or food then imagine the results when PROPERLY taking it with oil/fat. Second (long-winded) --

BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is lipophilic, antiviral, and processed via the liver’s phase I and II pathways (cytochrome P450).

Milk thistle (silymarin/silibinin) is:

Hepatoprotective
Antioxidant
Enhances glutathione levels
Reduces lipid peroxidation, including from lipid-soluble toxins

So in clinical hepatology, combining a liver-taxing lipophilic compound (like BHT) with a hepatoprotective like milk thistle is actually standard practice. Conclusion based on pharmacology: Milk thistle should protect the liver from oxidative stress BHT may generate, making it a logical partner.

So Why Do Sites Like EarthClinic Oppose This Combo?

Here's where it gets more speculative — and more ideological:

Theories Behind Their Caution:

Theory Reasoning

P450 interaction Milk thistle modulates (not inhibits) certain cytochrome P450 enzymes (e.g., CYP3A4, CYP2C9). Some speculate this could interfere with BHT metabolism → reducing its antiviral activation.

“Energetic” conflict Alternative/folk health spaces sometimes view BHT as “synthetic/unnatural” and milk thistle as “restorative/natural” — ideologically they treat them as opposing tools.

Herx masking Some claim milk thistle may blunt Herx reactions from BHT, leading users to misinterpret viral load status (this is anecdotal).

Detox interference (theoretical)

No clinical or preclinical data shows that milk thistle blocks, inactivates, or harms the function of BHT

No studies suggest hepatotoxicity or synergy failure between the two

If milk thistle enhances phase II detox too early, it might reduce BHT’s systemic residence time. Again, this is speculative.

Unless you’re relying on BHT to stay active longer (e.g., for extended antiviral saturation), milk thistle is not contraindicated — and in fact, could reduce the risk of lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress caused by chronic BHT use.

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Re: L Carnitine

Jerry (Miramar fl) on 06/21/2025

No matter how old the posts are, it does not change the fact of what acetyl l-carnitine can do for the human body. It's excellent for brain zaps, which people have been experiencing a lot lately, due to newer lifestyles, focusing on phones, computers, for too long. These electric sensations in the brain, and sometimes down the spine. Sometimes it's 'heard' as a loud 'bang', or 'thunderclap', in the brain. Some people say that they have seen things that they know isnt really there..you may think you have a tumor. I believe it's a game-changer for the overworked, stressful brain.

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Re: Baking Soda for a Kidney Infection

Pam W (TX) on 06/21/2025

Be careful with too much baking soda! I couldn’t remember if I was supposed to take 1 tsp or TBLS - took the tablespoon with water before bed and experienced what my Apple Watch and googling appears to be AFib. My heartbeat was irregular for about 4 hours in the middle of the night. I also have HBP. Since then, I’ve been afraid to to the 1 tsp in water….do not want to experience that again.

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Re: Magnesium for Stuttering

Cathie (Orlando, Florida ) on 06/21/2025

Hi, it’s great to know you’re getting improvements with your stuttering. What type of magnesium is good for stuttering?

Thank you!

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Re: Scabies

RidgeRunner (ALABAMA, United States) on 06/21/2025

The mites you are referring to that the call "incurable" and the only thing you can to is to treat the immune system are called demodex mites. That might be somthing to consider. Every animal has a form of demodrx mites, including humans. They are passed from mother to offspring during the birthing process, skin to skin contact, and breast feeding. Most people don't have any symptoms and never even know they are there...others who have a weakened immune system can't fight them effectively causing them to get out of hand.

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