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Borax for CFS, FMS and Chemical Sensitivity

Jeff (Florida) on 09/01/2025
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CFS and FMS and Chemical Sensitivity remedy

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/Epstein Barr related bugs, and others can be reduced quite a bit by taking 1/4 tsp of Borax with one liter/quart of water (purified is best) per day. Sip it throughout the day. (I don’t always drink the whole liter everyday but have fewer sensitivities, or can be exposed to fragrances and solvents for longer periods before getting sore throat, coughing, headaches, etc., resulting in sinus infections and flu/cold. If you have a healing crisis (Like flu or sinus infection, etc.) treat accordingly but don’t stop the Borax. Maybe take less each day but don’t stop, and build up to 1/4 tsp. For ladies, 1/8 tsp. Another simple addition that might help with Fibromyalgia (FMS) brain fog, if that’s a problem, is extra virgin coconut oil, 1-3 or more tbs a day. (Great for Alzheimers to. More is better for that (Build up)). The Borax has been a Godsend for my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), which is often co-morbid with CFS and/or FMS. Stay with it, these help. Perhaps I’ll add I also take Fulvic Acid (excellent for unstacking blood cells). Fulvic Acid can cause a healing crisis. I also take 6 grams of Vit. C (not for CFS and FMS or MCS). I have searched for almost 40 years something to help, Borax and Coconut Oil have turned out to be the most effective for me, very powerful. I have been them consistently now for approx. 6 years. Recently started taking 200mg of Boron.

20250901

Also, about a year ago I started being treated by Dr. Michael Chance in Gainesville FL with his Hypothalamus Reset Technique. (HST) His treatments markedly improved my quality of life by 20%. Blessings all…

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Borax for CFS, FMS and Chemical Sensitivity

Jeff (Florida) on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 stars

CFS and FMS and Chemical Sensitivity remedy

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/Epstein Barr related bugs, and others can be reduced quite a bit by taking 1/4 tsp of Borax with one liter/quart of water (purified is best) per day. Sip it throughout the day. (I don’t always drink the whole liter everyday but have fewer sensitivities, or can be exposed to fragrances and solvents for longer periods before getting sore throat, coughing, headaches, etc., resulting in sinus infections and flu/cold. If you have a healing crisis (Like flu or sinus infection, etc.) treat accordingly but don’t stop the Borax. Maybe take less each day but don’t stop, and build up to 1/4 tsp. For ladies, 1/8 tsp. Another simple addition that might help with Fibromyalgia (FMS) brain fog, if that’s a problem, is extra virgin coconut oil, 1-3 or more tbs a day. (Great for Alzheimers to. More is better for that (Build up)). The Borax has been a Godsend for my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), which is often co-morbid with CFS and/or FMS. Stay with it, these help. Perhaps I’ll add I also take Fulvic Acid (excellent for unstacking blood cells). Fulvic Acid can cause a healing crisis. I also take 6 grams of Vit. C (not for CFS and FMS or MCS). I have searched for almost 40 years something to help, Borax and Coconut Oil have turned out to be the most effective for me, very powerful. I have been them consistently now for approx. 6 years. Recently started taking 200mg of Boron.

20250901

Also, about a year ago I started being treated by Dr. Michael Chance in Gainesville FL with his Hypothalamus Reset Technique. (HST) His treatments markedly improved my quality of life by 20%. Blessings all…

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Starting Borax - Side Effects

Gord (ON) on 08/26/2025

I've recently started borax for arthritis I take half tea spoon in 64 once of water drink over 8 hours I was getting weird feeling in my mouth was like cotton mouth but with saliva still I started using mio spray to mask taste and want away so curious if min cancels it out other thing makes me pee alot is this normal
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Ted's High Borax Doses - Where Did He Get Them?

Sue (UK) on 08/20/2025

Hi all.

I know the dosing for borax has been done to death but given that most sources out there refer to the 3-6mg/max 10-20mg doses with only Ted referencing the higher 114/56mg doses, I do wonder where Ted got these numbers from.

It's all well and good experimenting on oneself (which I am) but given the variety of views and of ever-evolving scientific understanding (as it should be) and also given the degree of fakery and unfortunately of gaslighting and even intentional misdirection that exists out there these days, it behoves us all to check sources where we can. I just find it interesting that nobody except Ted seems to have come up with these higher doses and therefore would like to see some references or indication of where the numbers came from.


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Borax Helps But Causing Side Effects

Debbley (Brookings SD) on 08/12/2025
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Borax

l got great relief from a pinch of borax in the mornings. It caused my BP to rise about 15-20 points & caused extreme itching on my torso help


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Walter Last's Borax Protocol

sixwolves (SC) on 05/21/2025
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I am using the heaping teaspoon in 1 liter of water method. I take 1 teaspoon 3x daily. I began using it for arthritis. It's been almost 3 months and I haven't seen any improvement at all. I feel frustrated after reading so many testimonials of how it has helped others. I'm not giving up yet, but I'm beginning to feel defeated.
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Borax Side Effects - Loopy Strange Feeling

Monica (Kitty Hawk, NC) on 04/30/2025
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Greetings, I made a borax solution using one quart of water with 1/8 teaspoon of Mule borax dissolved overnight. I drank one cup of solution this morning followed by two more cups of water. I began feeling strange. It’s difficult to describe: a loopy feeling where I felt as though I might be exiting reality. I didn’t feel right and grew scared. Has anyone experienced this? Please reply as I’m anxious and really need feedback so I may continue use of borax in this matter. I have had candida for years. Thank you kindly
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Borax Side Effect?

Jacolene (South Africa) on 04/17/2025

Hi, I used to take borax internally and then swop between bathing and drinking it, only during the week and paused over weekends. I did so for about 3 weeks and then stopped.

But it has been about 3 to 4 weeks since I stopped and now I have started with a weird skin condition, small bumps that's rash like and it itches, it seems to be getting worse. It's affecting my forearms and my hands are starting to have a rough texture on top, torso, backside, starting to go down my legs.

Seen a healthcare practitioner, she doesn't know what it could be, so tried treating it like a allergic reaction - antibiotics, numbing cream and a fungal cream which brought some relief but after the course was done it flared up again. I did change like soaps etc to see if it that could've been the problem but yet no improvement.

Didn't suspect or even thought about borax at that stage.... But now I am concerned if it could be a delayed reaction

Is there someone who could possibly give some insight please?

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Can Borax Make Your Feet and Ankles Swell?

Debbie (Taylor Mi ) on 03/18/2025

Does borax make your feet and ankles swell?
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Borax for Kidney Pain

Kim Lowe (Kansas City, MO) on 01/26/2025
5 out of 5 stars

I've been meaning to share this for a few months now. I have had severe, intense left sided kidney pain for nearly 3 years. I was certain that it was a kidney stone, because I had one on my right side back in 2012 that I dealt with for 2 years, because I didn't have insurance. I always used the Lemon/Olive Oil that worked for so many others and it always took care of the pain and stopped it for the time being. I never passed the right sided kidney stone using Lemon/Olive Oil remedy, but it took away the pain I believe, because the citric acid from the lemon juice (fresh squeezed) likely shaved off the sharp edges each time. I assume I must of had a different type other than the usual calcium stone, because my husband used the same Lemon juice/Olive Oil remedy 1 time for his kidney stone attack and within an hour passed his kidney stone (about the size of a little smaller than a pencil eraser.) He said he felt no pain when passing either. Wow!

For my Kidney Stone on the right side in 2014, after seeing a Urologist, it was confirmed via just a regular X-ray (No CT Scan or any other tests) that I had a 3 mm stone. I went forward with having a lithotripsy and within about 3 weeks or less, it never bothered me again on the right side.

To no avail I tried to get the same Urologist to confirm the left sided kidney stone I knew I had. He said unfortunately, there was too much gas in my abdomen to see anything on the x-ray, so it was too bad, so sad for me, because he was now a very busy Cancer Urologist that didn't have time to see me again or do another x-ray. I assume this was more over not just because he was super busy, but due to the insurance game. Could've done another X-ray and tried putting air in my stomach before taking again, but didn't and wouldn't. I lived with this excruciating stabbing pain in my left kidney for 2 to 3 years.

I saw another Urologist in April 2023 without insurance and paid out-of-pocket. Got a CT scan and they said they found no kidney stone on left side. So, I began taking Borax for joint and bone pain in my coffee in the mornings and while it hasn't yet fixed my joint/bone pain, my left kidney no longer hurts and even when I stopped using the Borax the pain only returned for a couple of days. Then I used it again and once again the pain went away and since Nov. 2024 it has not returned and I am very inconsistent with the Borax.

So if you are dealing with excruciating back sided pain in the kidney area, I HIGHLY recommend trying Borax (20 Mule Team).

I am so thankful! God Bless you Earth Clinic and for everyone that shares their incredible testimonies that doctors can't seem to validate nor fix.

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Borax Dosage

STEVE (CENTRAL COAST NSW) on 12/14/2024
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I took an 00 size capsule of Borax once a day for 2 years before, after a chat with a pharmacist, realised that the quantity of Borax consumed was around 300mg per day!

A quick phone call to the Poison call centre and an over the phone check for various symptoms and failures the Poison expert assured me I would be ok and be more careful with what I self medicate with.

In that 2 years I was cured from an "incurable" spinal stenosis malady and further blood tests showed no ill affect from the increased input of Borax. My kidney function is very good.

I now take Borax in accurate doses as recommended.

More is not always better!

 

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More Health Value From Borax/Boron Than Just An Anti Arthritic

Art (California) on 12/07/2024
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Borax / Boron (B/B) are well established on EC for their antiarthritic effects. I previously wrote about the anti osteoporotic effects of B/B here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/osteoporosis-supplements-art-solbrig.html

The following very interesting and fast moving 4 minute video further describes the value of B/B for osteoporosis :

https://youtu.be/2m-dkc7rHrg?si=7xMkNPX8Y_G552jG

Note that they also mention the possibility that B/B may have added benefit to work against tooth decay. If their idea is correct, then people with arthritis and or osteoporosis should have more incidence of tooth decay. To add confirmation to that idea studies should show as much.

In the following two links, it is shown that people with arthritis do have significantly increased levels of tooth decay :

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9321492/#:~:text=The mean number of decayed, than that of the control.

Here is a relevant quote from the link :

' The mean number of decayed teeth (p=0.004) and missing teeth (p=0.026) in the rheumatoid arthritis patients were significantly higher than that of the control. '

In the following Johns Hopkins article it is further confirmed that people with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for tooth decay as discussed here :

https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-news/5-dental-tips-for-the-ra-patient/#:~:text=A study conducted at the, people who have rheumatic diseases.

Here is a relevant quote from the article :

' A study conducted at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center found that gum disease and tooth loss are more prevalent in people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). '

To delve into the realm of tooth decay and osteoporosis, the following 2 links illustrate that tooth decay is increased in people with osteoporosis :

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5753495/#:~:text=It was found that those, composite score of ≥ 6.

Here is a relevant quote from the link above :

' It was found that those participants with osteoporosis had significantly higher number of tooth loss (5.4 ± 2.8) as compared to those with osteopenia (2.1 ± 2) and normal BMD (1.09 ± 1.2) (P < 0.01). '

The following link adds further confirmation to the idea that people with osteoporosis have increased risk for tooth decay :

https://www.todaysrdh.com/osteo-conditions-overview-and-oral-health-implications/

Here is a very relevant quote from this comprehensive article link above :

' In terms of oral health, osteopetrosis causes changes in the skull and jaw, leading to delayed tooth eruption, severe dental caries, micrognathia, mandibular prognathism, osteomyelitis of the jaw, dental anomalies, deciduous retention, malformation of teeth crowns, abscesses, and facial paralysis.1 '

So it seems pretty clear that there is a fairly direct correlation between arthritis and tooth decay as well as a correlation between osteoporosis and tooth decay. Although teeth, technically are not bones as mentioned here they do contain a lot of boron :

https://www.healthline.com/health/are-teeth-bones#:~:text=Teeth and bones look similar, in your bones and teeth.

Here is a relevant quote from the article :

' Teeth and bones look similar and share some commonalities, including being the hardest substances in your body. But teeth aren’t actually bone.'

Although teeth aren't considered to be bone, they do contain a lot of boron as discussed here :

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/3/1054#:~:text=Boron exists within the human, in moderate amounts [7].

Here is a relevant quote from the above link :

' Boron exists within the human body, with the greatest amount found in bones and teeth [6]. However, increasing the intake of boron changes the mineral composition of the teeth and shows beneficial effects on the alveolar bone in moderate amounts [7]. Boric acid can reduce alveolar bone loss [8]. Boron enhances the odontogenic and osteogenic differentiation processes in human dental germ stem cells, promoting the proliferation of human dental pulp stem cells. Moreover, it exerts a substantial influence on the growth and development of both bones and teeth [9]. '

To me, the above information suggests that B/B is likely to be very useful for all three health conditions which should also include osteopenia. I like it when a supplement is beneficial for more than one health condition!

Ar

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Borax Helps LS But Causes Hair Loss

midline17 (Colorado Springs, Colorado) on 10/26/2024
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Hi all,

33 year old female

I have had ongoing health concerns for a few years. Fungal Issues and suspected Lichen Sclerosis. I read many reviews regarding using the Borax remedy for both issues. So, about a year ago, I started taking borax internally. My issues at first flared, but then my skin was visibly healing within just 2 weeks time. However, I stopped using the borax internally because my hair started to fall out 2 weeks into using it.

A year later, I really wanted to use the borax solution again and confirm that it indeed caused my hair fall. Again, I did the borax for two weeks. Again, there was improvement in skin issues but severe hair fall.

Has anyone else experienced this? I have read a few studies on toxicity induced alopecia- but I don’t think borax would cause this.

I am wondering if potentially the borax stirred up a fungus in my hair follicles that caused the sever hair fall? And I am wondering if I should stick with it longer- lose more hair but potentially come out the other side with a healed scalp?

I do have visible dandruff. And the hair fall didn’t stop upon stopping the borax. Which makes me think it could be fungal.

Any suggestions would be so helpful and appreciated!!

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Borax for Hair and Scalp

Gloria Myers (Godley Texas ) on 08/02/2024
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I love borax for washing my hair! I mix about 2 tablespoons to 8 oz of warm water, mix real good. Then when I get in the shower I just pour it over my wet hair a 1/3 of it wt a time - letting it set. Then when I'm done I rinse my hair out. You hair will be squeaky clean and when it dries it will be super soft!! It is my favorite!!
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Borax Side Effects

Jlove (Springfield Usa) on 07/26/2024
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I was doing the borax protocol, and recently, my face got a burning rash around my mouth and nose by the 4th day. It's happened twice. I do have rosacea on my cheeks and scalp psoriasis. Does anyone have this experience? I took a week off after the 1st time, then tried again, and the same thing happened. I will start it again next week and see if it happens again.
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Rash Breakout After Stopping Borax

Karen (Alberta Canada) on 06/02/2024
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I started taking 1/8 tsp of borax 7 months ago, and I stopped about a month in. After I stopped I started breaking out in an itch rash on my arms and legs. It came out in a line pattern. I still have the marks but it’s hardly itch any more. Was it detox and I stopped too soon or could it be an allergic reaction?
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Feeling Grateful

Michelle (Australia ) on 05/26/2024

Hello earth clinic family, I just wanted to share my gratitude to you all. You have provided me with so much knowledge and inspiration throughout the last 4 years. I've just started on the borax protocol for women for arthritis and inflammation. I will share my progress in a few months. Much love and blessings Sincerely Michelle.
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Re: Borax for Lichen Sclerosus, Hemorrhoids, Knee Pain

Rosa (Oklahoma ) on 04/09/2024
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Many years ago I had a bad case of Candida albicans. Tried many things and itching was bad. My doctor prescribed homemade borax capsules which were used as vaginal suppositories. I bought gelatine capsules, filled them with borax, pinched holes on them, and used one capsule at night and another in the morning! Cured for the rest of my life!
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Borax for Lichen Sclerosus, Hemorrhoids, Knee Pain

Liz (Hilton Head Island) on 04/08/2024
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BORAX vs LICHEN SCLEROSUS & HEMORRHOIDS & KNEE PAIN

After a year of suffering of this terrible and embarrassing condition, I was cured with Borax. All those women who like me suffer of this problem, know exactly how terrible it is to suffer of this ailment. The more itching it got, the more things I tried to treat it with, but nothing ever worked. Thus, my getting more and more stressed about it, caused the itchiness to worsen and becoming unbearably intense. I tried applying organic yoghurt, kefir, apricot kernel seed oil, olive oil, castor oil, black seed oil, oats milk, apple cider vinegar baths, baths, took oregano drops, and other things I don't even remember anymore. I scratched myself so hard at times, that brought myself to tears just by seeing my private part completely hurt and bleeding at times. The itchiness woke me up many times in the middle of the night, and I remember going to the bathroom, inspecting myself and seeing my labial area in total flames and with red specs all over. I was in fire and ready to scratch myself with a hard wire brush. I had Borax at home, which I was already taking now and then, but it never occurred to treat myself with it. I started doing research and came across an article of a lady who like me, walked on fire with this thing, and found relieve with Borax. I follow her advise but with some tweak, and today, I can almost say that I am cured. I started taking borax and bicarbonate of soda baths and after the first wash, I felt alieve for the first time in over 12 months. I started to sleep longer and found peace in my highly stressed body. I was saved as healing was happening. At first I was doing it about 3 times a day. Then, as it got better and better, two and then once a day, but I wash with that solution in the toilette seat three to two times a week only now, and sometimes, just one time. After the wash, I pat dry myself and apply apricot kernel see oil to sooth the delicate skin down there.

My husband also did the exact same treatment to treat hemorroides.

I can also 100% confirm that a pain I had in my right knee is completely gone, as well as the pain starting to develop in my left knee, after drinking it with water every day. I noticed that after I was healed from the Lichen Schlerosus. I was so absorbed and worried about that problem, that only after I recovered from that devastating condition, I noticed that both my knees were also pain free.

Who would've thought that a simple product off the supermarket shelve would be the solution to this problem, and so many others.

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Borax for Arthritis

Normal Winter (Alberta, Canada) on 03/06/2024

Borax for arthritis:

I have been taking about 1/16 tsp of borax, Celtic salt and baking soda for about 2 weeks. Today I woke up with very sore thigh muscles. Would this be a side effect of the borax? Otherwise I feel great. I may not be drinking enough water. I should add that I am 83 years old.

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