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Borax
Posted by Rob (Kentucky) on 05/07/2026
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Butt Crack Rash
Borax / Epsom Salt: A simple DIY Epsom salt/Borax spray for topical application consists of1 cup hot water, 1 tablespoons Epsom salt, 1 tablespoon Borax 20 mules and mixed in a glass bowel until dissolved.
Spray Recipe:
1 cupHot water
1 Tbsp Epsom salts
1 TbspBorax 20 Mules
Instructions:
Dissolve: Pour hot water into aglass bowel, add ingredients and stir til dissolved. Once cooled, add to spray bottle.
Shake & Use: Shake before each use andspray crack of butt 2x/daily until rash is gone.
Why this ingredients:
Borax (i.e. Boric acid) is a mild, topical antiseptic used to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth on the skin. Boric acid is primarily used medically as a vaginal suppository to treat recurrent yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, especially cases resistant to conventional antifungal treatments. It acts as an antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral agent, helping to balance vaginal pH and odor. It is also used in eye drops, ear drops, skin antiseptic solutions applied to cuts, scraps and burns, and for athlete's foot.
It acts as a bacteriostatic and fungistatic agent, meaning it inhibits the growth of bacteria (like E. coli and various streptococci) and fungi (like Candida), rather than killing them outright. They work in conjunction with the host's immune system to eliminate infections by inhibiting bacterial protein production, DNA replication, or metabolism. Common bacteriostatic antibiotics include tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline), macrolides (e.g., erythromycin, azithromycin), sulfonamides, and clindamycin..It is effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Boric acid can kill parasites, specifically Trichomonas vaginalis (causing trichomoniasis) through vaginal suppositories. It acts as a desiccant against pests like insects and flea larvae.
Epsom Salt is high in magnesium. Magnesium is essential for skin health, offering benefits such asboosting hydration, reducing acne, calming inflammation (rosacea/eczema), and combating signs of aging. It helps improve skin barrier function, repairs cells, and regulates sebum, making it effective for both dry and oily skin types. Topically, it can improve elasticity and reduce cortisol.
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate)can help soothe itchy, inflamed, or irritated skin from rashes, poison ivy, eczema, and sunburn by reducing inflammation and promoting healing.
Bacterial and Fungal infections thrive in warm, moist environments, making prevention and effective treatment essential. Epsom salt, chemically known as magnesium sulfate, is a naturally occurring mineral compound renowned for its therapeutic properties
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Posted by Alexandre (Paris France) on 01/27/2026
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Hello,
Im taking borax since 1 week, I felt some side effects the first 2 days, feeling like heart discumfort.
But then I felt less craving for sugar, mental clarity all the day, testosterone going higher! Many red sport alsa disapeared, I think I had kind of candidosis. Excess of water also is going down.
I will continue for a month.
Sometime I have headache in the morning but its because I dont drink enough water and borax use a lot of it.
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Posted by neco (Austria) on 01/29/2026
Hallo Markus
Wenig heisses wasser weil Boraxpulver sich besser löst.
Nach und vor dem Essen 2 Std abstand, weil Borax basisch ist und Magen säure neutralisiert, verdaung stört...
Hello Markus,
Use lukewarm water because borax powder dissolves better in it.
Take it two hours before or after meals, because borax is alkaline and neutralizes stomach acid, which can disrupt digestion...
Kidney Pain
Posted by Lorelei Lambert (Tampa, Fl) on 12/01/2025
An excellent resource for the benefits of borax is a channel in Telegram: Borax and Boron 4 Health. Hope this helps 😊
Kidney Pain
Posted by Abby (USA) on 12/05/2025
Just a thought: It would be nice when links are mentioned that they would be included directly in the conversation. Also, there are a lot of abbreviations on this sight, so it would be appreciated especially for newcomers that terms would be written in full form with abbreviation to follow in the rest of the conversation. Much appreciation! This sight is very much appreciated for the wealth of knowledge it provides, and thanks to eveyone involved!!! .
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Posted by naturelover (orange county) on 08/11/2023
Hi Sunny,
First of all, Thank you for posting.
I recently watched a documentary by Dr. Jorge Flechas on Boron and Health.I was most impressed by natures elements (Boron) for providing a possible natural remedy for arthritis pain in my knees, shoulders, and mental clarity. After scouring the internet for a recommended internal supplement-product (preferably powder based so not inside a capsule-making it go directly into my system)with the different options/types I am now left uncertain of what brand and in what form to take. I have bought the 20 Mules Borax at the grocery store for years and used in my wash and as a cleaning agent; it cautions and warns on the label against taking it internally. Please confirm the the borax -boron you are taking internally is the 20 Mules Borax detergent from the grocery store- just taking in a small dosage of 1/8 tsp. in a liter of water? I am so happy that you have found some relief.
Thank you for sharing. Cheers to health
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Posted by Tambia (CA) on 03/21/2025
Do you drink the whole liter of water with the 1/4 tsp. of Borax in one day? Or do you mix 1 tsp. of the mix and dilute it in another full glass of water?
EC: He's using Ted's protocol: 1/4 teaspoon borax in 1 liter of water daily, 5 days on, 2 days off.
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Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 04/19/2023
Please look up the lemon juice and olive oil method to dissolve kidney stones. It's here on earth clinic and it worked for me!
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Posted by Bob S (Kapaa, HI usa) on 02/28/2024
Great info. I have been using technical grade for over 4 months. I also use it externally and notice my skin is softer and my toenails look so much better. I would not use mule team as it contains other added ingredients. technical grade is 99.7% pure borax. I don't think they can claim 100% pure as the mined borax has go to get some other items in there that can't be helped.
Borateem is 98.7 percent borax with tribromsalan, a microbiocide, and sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate, an insecticide (but more importantly, a common laundry detergent).
And of course, the cdc and all the famous medical sites (webmd, healthline, etc.) say the same exact thing about borax. Both borax and boric acid in loose powder form can be harmful if swallowed, particularly for children. the operative word is can... and if the government says it's bad, I believe the opposite as they have a stellar record for deception.
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Posted by John (Holland) on 07/20/2016
Please could you give me some more info about how and how much you used, which brand and purity level? I really hope you will answer because this is of great importance. John,
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Posted by Kyle (Canada) on 04/04/2016
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I gave my dad my nasal drops. This was a prescription. He sprayed it into his ears as they are always itchy and ringing for the past three years. He even had a surgery. Well I said try it and he says he's been cured ever since. The spray was 50mcg of mometasone furoate aqueous nasal spray. Came in a bottle that contains 140 metered sprays I believe two sprays in each ear twice for two days was all he needed. He is in his 70s.
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Posted by G (Sydney, Au) on 06/18/2016
@Michael: Yes, I experienced weight loss, which I wasn't expecting - but the weight I'd gained was the result of a disease that normally makes people lose weight (I had to be the 1-in-10,000 who gained it - ugh!).
I wasn't even noticing that the weight was falling off until about 2 weeks after I began taking 20ml of the concentrate in a large glass of water, 4 x a day - I had other health concerns that I was focused on healing at the time, so the weight loss was a very pleasant and unexpected bonus.
Very happy to say that the weight has remained off and I'm still taking the same amount of Borax daily.
@Les: I bought mine online from some shop in Qld but I'll be purchasing from Blant's from now on.
Here's the link if you're still looking: http://www.blants.com.au/natural-pure-borax
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Posted by Timh (Ky, Usa) on 01/22/2014 2041 posts
Suffering from extreme pathogen toxicity I got desperate and Liposomed Borax by the same method as Vit-C. This method proved way more effective in comparison to a half cup in a hot bath. I drank 2 2oz glasses of Lipo Borax for aprox 2 months whereupon I reduced to 1 dose daily and now almost only one dose every other day. I also fallow the Lipo Borax w/ Lipo Vit-C w/ very good results. This combo protocol seems to be, at least theoretically, a very powerful anti-cancer treatment.
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Posted by Jennysmom2 (Idaho, US) on 06/04/2014
I would appreciate any comments on this. I am a 50 year old women that is estrogen dominant and have candida. I am 30 pounds over weight, that will not budge. I also suspect low thyroid, as my basal temperature is in the low 95 degree range in the mornings. I have been taking the ACV with baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon borax daily for a week now, I was previously just taking the ACV and baking soda. I have had a slight headache, which is unusual for me. I have been feeling great with a lot of extra energy and a much more positive attitude and outlook on life. The most exciting part is that I am losing about 4 ounces in body weight each day. I was hoping someone could comment on this. I will continue this routine, as I think it will greatly improve my health.
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Posted by Ken B (Scotland) on 03/11/2018
Hi Daniel,
I have only been taking Borax for 4 days. Yesterday I started developing an itchiness around my lower legs, just above the ankle ( this are tends to get itchy for me sometimes, maybe an allergy? ), but I am just thinking that this is the Borax "working" and this is a small reaction, as I anticipated, but I will monitor it. Last night I had several visits to the bathroom, not diarrhoea, just a bit of a clean out. Now luckily I had read your post last night earlier on, as one of the movements was loads of tiny white "flecks" almost like Sesame seeds, and I thought that was weird as I hadn't eaten anything that would come out like that in the past few days. Then I remembered your post! ............. Wow, I am convinced that is what it was, either that or Candida coming out? .............. but I would tend to agree it is probably lots of Calcium deposits being expelled. Today I am feeling great and the itchiness in my lower legs has noticeably reduced. I am having a day off Borax to let everything settle down again, but I will do it again for 5 days next week. What amazing stuff this is............... And thank you again for mentioning the Calcium thing, or I would never have noticed.
Hair and Scalp
Posted by Ratgirldjh (Austin, Texas, Usa) on 01/10/2010
UPDATE: i have been using borax for several weeks once a week to wash my hair with an ACV rinse and i started getting build up on my hair and scalp.
so i went and got the citric acid of which 1/4 tsp. in a pint of water is recommended to rinse borax away since supposedly vinegar and lime or lemon juice is not strong enough to remove the borax.
after i washed again and used the recommended 1/4 tsp. citric acid in a pint of water and then rinsed again my hair was VERY slimy feeling. and then it took over 5 hours to dry.
the next day it felt limp and coated.
finally i washed again and did a stronger citric acid rinse and had the same problem - slimy, coated hair that refused to dry :(
eventually i clarified my hair using clay and i am now afraid to use the borax because it obviously was building up on my hair.
so if you use this method keep an eye out for the borax building up on your hair. in my hair this was evident by it becoming limper and limper and less shiny and feeling very soft and smoother than usual (at first a good thing LOL) and feeling like i had coated it in fabric softener.
then i had little white hard things coming out of my scalp as well as a weird waxy coating on my brush bristles when i would brush.
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Posted by WhollyFool (Farmington, MI) on 04/21/2009
Hi there,
I had similar problems the first time I used Dr Bronners soap: my hair felt like one big stuck together mass. I wanted to cry I was so upset. Then I used the vinegar rinse (just a splash of white vinegar in some tap water) and my hair smoothed out perfectly. From what I've read, it's a PH problem, so I'm assuming that would be the same with the Borax.
For the record, I tried the castille/vinegar combo out of desperation with my frizzy hair. I don't notice a big difference between my hair with the various high priced shampoo and conditioners I was trying, so I'll stick with the castille/vinegar. At least I know what's in it!
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Posted by Tabitha (OK) on 01/23/2024
Your hair is accustomed to the detergents from shampoo. It may take several washings to get it used to borax. It needs to detox. Keep using the borax.
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Posted by Middlebunny (Jersey City, NJ USA) on 03/23/2008
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Ailments: Fibroid, eczema and Meningioma (brain tumor)
Remedy: Blackstrap Molasses and Borax Cures
Do they work? Maybe
I have had eczema occassionally for years. I'm not sure of the cause. My dermatologist used to prescribe elocon cream; however, this is no longer on the rx formulary for my health plan and too expensive to purchase without insurance. I began putting 1/4 teaspoon of borax (laundry soap) in 1 liter of water and drinking this while at work. I'm not a water drinker so I rarely finish the whole bottle and don't do it consistently (4 days on and 3 days off) as Ted recommended. Despite this, the eczema seems to be improving substantially. It is no longer itchy and seems to be fading away after about 6 weeks.
I was diagnosed with uterine fibroid tumors in January 2003 and have been avoiding surgery. In 2006, a reproductive endocrinologist advised me that the fibroids had expanded my uterus to the size of someone who was 6 months pregnant. He scheduled me for a myeomectomy (abdominal versus vaginal) which I later cancelled. I wasn't comfortable with the doctor nor did I want to spend 2 months recovering. In 2007, I was also diagnosed with a meningioma on my right optic nerve close to where it intersects with the left optic nerve. Because of the location surgery wasn't possible so I did the recommended 6 weeks of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy. This apparently has stopped the tumor growth but triggered a whole host of other problems (loss of taste sensation, more eczema, hair loss, exhaustion, black spots on my tongue, etc., etc) which is what led me to the earthclinic.com website.
Thanks to Ted and the other contributors to this site, I have found out that my body is acidic (5.9ph) which might explain why I had such a bad reaction to the radiation. In the meantime, I have been trying a few of the remedies with enough success to make me realize that modern medicine isn't always best for every health condition.
I have been taking Blackstrap Molasses since I first stumbled on the website about 5 months ago along with ACV and Baking Soda. I'm not very good at taking them daily since I forget, I have increased my intake of vitamins and supplements. I take a multi-vitamin (after breakfast of instant oatmeal) every workday with the ACV/BS in glass of water(before eating). My GYN prescribed Ponstal to contol the unbelievable bleading during my periods which come about every 21-24 days from the onset of one. I'm still in the phase where I only have about 5 days a month with no bleeding or discharge but I think this is improving. I went through some sort of healing crisis last November and thought I might have to be rushed to the hospital due to the uncontrollable bleeding but since then it has improved. The Ponstal must be taken with food every 6 hours so I generally do that for the first 4 days of every period. In addition, I take about 1-2 tablespoons of BSM in the morning before work and 1 after dinner at night while I'm taking the Ponstal. I seems to be reducing the bleeding and shortening my heavy flow days from 7 to about 4. It is difficult for me to say for sure that the BSM is the reason for my improvement since I'm doing a lot of cures at once. I'm also taking a garlic tincture that someone made for me which is supposed to help dissolve the fibroids (this is garlic cloves with vodka which sits refrigerated for 2-3 weeks, drained and then taken orally with a dropper). I also don't take that consistently either. You are supposed to take 25 drops 3 times a day (after the 1st month where the # of drops vary). I generally only take it in the morning and occassionally at night. To avoid smelling like garlic all day, I brush my teeth with baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and floride-free toothpaste, then drink water with a teaspoon of chlorophyl. I ususally do this every morning before work but have reached the point where it seems to give me gas later on during the day so I'm currently taking a break from the garlic tincture (2 weeks so far) until my stomach can handle it again.
I would really like to know what Ted thinks of my remedy experiments to see if they should be modified in any way. If any of your readers have suggestions, I would appreciate those as well.
Thank you, MB
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Posted by ROSINA (LONDON UNITED KINGDOM) on 07/24/2022
Hi Charles and Linda,
Answering your question as it is very up to date and sure you will be reading for any replies? You seem to be wondering what "rife frequencies are" There was a guy many years ago called Royal Rife, and he built a machine. It cured many people of ailments. There is a very interesting story surrounding this very famous man" If you type into google something like: Information on Royal Rife, you will see lots of websites, I actually printed off a very very large amount of papers telling his story. The machine he built contains many many parts, and although there are machines about today? None of them would ever equal this genius machine that Royal Rife invented. Look his name up, I think you will find it very interesting, and that is how you will learn about the famous Royal Rife! Hope you found this of interest. Rosina from London, UK.
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Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn. ) on 06/21/2015
HI U BROOKE, , , , , , , , , when the term saturated appears, it means that the solution can no longer absorb any more . Take yo sweet tea. It can only take so much sugar, and the rest goes to the bottom of the glass. It can only get so sweet for the temperature and that's the reason Southern folks sweeten their tea when it's hot so it's super saturated when ice is added. It's a Redneck thing.
I can't speak for Ted, but I think he meant for you to add Borax until it would no longer be absorbed and the crystals would end up in the bottom of the jar. The supernate, or clear part, would them be saturated.
I'm just a passer by, but I think you just need to use your common sense. You have a trail, so follow it. You want instant success and that does not always happen. Just get started and you will find success.
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Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn Sc) on 08/10/2015
I use about a tablespoon of borax disowned in about 2 cups of warm water. In the shower then pour the borax solution onto scalp. I scrub and let sit in scalp for five minutes then wash out. Pretty simple.
By the way...I've always found EC so easy to navigate.
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Posted by Barbara (Apison Tn.) on 03/09/2018
I understand that a Castor Oil poultice will dissolve bone spurs. Maybe he could try this. Just pour some Castor Oil on a thick cloth and put this on when he goes to bed at night. You could tape it on or use an ace bandage.
Interstitial Cystitis
Posted by Mary (UK) on 10/10/2025
Yes, mule team borax can be used directly as it is from the box.
Kidney Pain
Posted by Sue (Florida) on 07/06/2025
Great information
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Posted by cc (NY) on 05/29/2023
"I avoid all gluten, starch and sugar"
I wonder how much of your success is this vs the Borax? I tend to also do too many things at once and then can't pinpoint exactly what the 'miracle" is!
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Posted by Ali (Wales) on 10/26/2019
Are you taking adequate magnesium? Borax & Magnesium work in tandem. Boron helps to mobilise calcium, especially inappropriate calcium deposits, but it needs to be ‘orchestrated' with Magnesium. It's worth taking some K2 also. And getting your Vitamin D level checked.
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Posted by Jayne (Mystic ct) on 05/19/2023
Thank you so much for your guidance! I just started this Monday and had to cut back Thursday. your words have given me so much courage to take one day at a time on the path to healing We are in charge of our health and since autoimmune will never get cured by medicine we can stop the insanity and figure this out! I cannot thank you enough!!
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Posted by Jacqueline (Houston) on 08/31/2017
I believe that emotional response is called a herxheimer reaction / my daughter 22 who is now recovered from Lyme experienced them when killing pathogens because they release toxins. My guess you are killing bad stuff so it's actually a good sign. It wasn't really funny but she would start crying at a sad part of a movie - even a cartoon, and couldn't stop/ she would laugh through her tears. Other times it was pretty horrible all that she went through - good luck!
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Posted by G (South Australia) on 04/09/2016
I'm not sure about flushing out fungus - someone with more knowledge on that could better advise you.
However, I add one level teaspoon of Borax to one liter of water and use that as my concentrate, from which I take 20mls, twice daily, in a glass of water. Lesser amounts, I found, didn't seem to have any effect on my system - but then again, my body has been very ill for just over ten years, so perhaps it takes a bit more for someone like me.
As for hair loss, have you tried dispensing with commercial hair products and instead, using your Borax 'Concentrate' to wash your hair with? (You can make up a separate bottle of the concentrate for washing hair to leave in the bathroom.)
Of course, it doesn't lather, but it does feel slippery when you pour it onto wet hair, so you know where it is when you touch your scalp.
Just let it sit in your hair for a moment or so (or you can 'scrub' if you like as you would with shampoo), and then rinse thoroughly.
After that, rinse with the same dilution of citric acid in water (1 level teaspoon in 1 liter of water) and pour over scalp and hair.
Rinse out the citric acid 'rinse' - and you're good to go.It's a lot less fuss than commercial products and a lot less damaging to scalp, hair, eyes and skin.
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Posted by Katzie (Cancun, Mexico) on 08/31/2023
Hi Leo. It doesn't matter when you take the Borax, with food or not. I take my 1Tsp by dipping my index finger into some Borax and then dunking it into my drinking water, then drinking away. The Brand does not matter, not at all. I have never had a problem with ingesting it with a meal either Y'dont have to overthink it, just make sure to get it into your body daily. It should be in the veggies you eat grown from our soil, but for some reason isn't nowadays.
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Posted by Claire (Dallas) on 04/14/2023
Regarding Ankle with Bone Chip:
use Castol oil. Put like 6 drops on a piece of an old t-shirt...put it on his ankle, wrap it in plastic and put a warm water bottle on it for 30 min. Like 3x a week.
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Posted by 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.
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Interstitial Cystitis
Posted by Art (California) on 10/23/2025 2901 posts
Hi Terri J Wright,
Sodium borate and sodium tetraborate are considered to be the same.
Art
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Posted by Loretta (Suwannee ) on 04/06/2023
I have read the reviews, once you start taking borax, 5 days on 2 days off but it doesn't sound like stopping is an option? People seem to feel reactions when stopping
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Posted by Jeanette (Québec, Canada) on 04/29/2017
Thank you for your reply! I am taking borax for mental acuity and bone health. I will update in the future, but I suspect that borax will be a better supplement for me after menopause. In the meantime, I have decided to take a few teaspoons of borax solution just once a week instead of every day. That small amount appears to be enough boron for my body at this time.
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Posted by Pamela (Fl., US) on 02/11/2015
Hello. Read your post and couldn't help to think of lecithin granuals. Crush the granuals and blend all items. Lecithin is an emulsifier, meaning it binds the oils together with water into creamy consistency. This lecithin also when taken orally will pull oil out your body (Oil pulling ). Also a lil FYI : Walgreens sells a name brand called shea moisture, their products all organic, no parabans or sulfates. Find it at the ethnic isle. Not as cheap as regular shampoos but not too expensive either. And if you go from now until February 28th it's buy one get 2nd at 50% off. I love the coconut hibiscus line. You might want to check out their Jamaican black castor line, they have clarifying shampoo with apple cider vinegar and their leave in Conditioner has great ingredients. The good part is Walgreens has a good return policy, if you don't like, you return it!
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Posted by Tim (Boston) on 08/24/2016
Try coconut oil to moisturize without getting greasy.
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Posted by Jennysmom2 (Idaho) on 06/28/2014
I asked the same question about weight loss a few weeks ago, and no one replied, so I am answering you now. I am/was taking the borax, (1/4 teaspoon) in water daily. I was losing about 4 ounces of weight per day. This lasted about a week or so and then I stabilized. I gave myself a break from the borax and just continued drinking ACV and baking soda. I am going to start the borax again and hopefully I will continue to lose weight, as I would like to lose 20 pounds. I have not noticed a whitening of teeth, but would not be disappointed if that happened! Would love to know how long you have been taking the borax. Perhaps I should get some magnesium oil. Please reply on your progress.
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Posted by Michael (Sydney, Australia) on 06/29/2014
Hi Jennysmom2. Happy to reply. Hope it helps. I've been taking borax for 1 (one) week, that's why I'm so surprised at the progress. I tried borax once before with less success and at a higher concentration. Could that account for greater success this time?
I've been trawling the internet looking for answers but haven't found any. Just seems to be the same info going round and round. The most scientific information I've found seems to be the paper by Walter Last that I mentioned previously. Sorry to be of such limited help. For now, I'm monitoring myself as closely as I'm able and taking note of gains as they happen - so far no losses. I'll try to keep posting here of any new developments and hope that helps you and others.
Ultimately I'm hoping to reverse my osteoarthritis. If that happens I think you'll hear me! As mentioned before my knee pain is pretty much gone and I intend to give it 3 months before I go to the doctor to request another x-ray. I guess then we'll see what, if anything, has happened to the structure of my knees.
As for weight loss, I seem to have plateaued too. No idea why so, no help there. I've just added iodine into the mix so now that's; borax, magnesium oil and iodine. I read somewhere that these are complementary and I know from here that iodine can influence weight loss. Guess I'll find out soon. I'll let you know how I go.
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Posted by Nicole (Ny, Usa) on 07/25/2016
The nausea I have experienced has been from the detoxification effects of Borax. I find that taking chlorella when the nausea comes on stops it immediately.
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Posted by Mark (Canada) on 03/23/2015
This is to your question about your brother-in-law's bone chip. I had two bone spurs on my fingers and I ran rife frequencies for bone spurs in a frequency program I made for a PC and used the rife frequencies I found online and I woke up one morning and the bone spurs were gone. I was quite pleased.
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Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 06/21/2015
Dear Mama to Many ----
Your response resonates well with me specially since my big water dog has the red mange again and Neem Oil did not made the grade even though it may have interrupted their breeding cycle. I will use your goat remedy.
For my hair I will add Dr. Christopher's black walnut oil treatment. Being vegan for a year did much damage to my metabolism and am living vegetarian with goats milk again, hoping my hair will grow again and my body will recover.
As to turmeric, I have had a glass hot goat milk with one tsp. turmeric twice a day for two weeks now and on some days the turmeric elixir that I posted on EC recently.
This was to mitigate muscle pain from an old injury from the groin of my right leg down to the entire leg. Gradually the pain is diminishing as well I feel more flexibility. But the unexpected results with the "Golden Queen" is the disappearance of three abscesses causing trouble and now all is quiet. I did not expect that.
Also, in the last two days I perceived turmeric working in both breasts, which reminds me of Ayurvedic medical comments that T. will prevent and heal breast cancer. This can be felt if one is resting very quietly. I also have an inflammation from the old injury in my groin and it is also diminishing.
This is good news and so pleasant to administer.
Namaste, Om
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Posted by weezahriah (KEWANEE) on 01/19/2023
could you explain about the imprinting holographic stickers?
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Posted by Art (California) on 07/16/2026 2901 posts
Hi again, Steve,
If the tiny amount of borax is keeping you up at night, that is not good and you should probably only use a sip or two first thing in the morning when you want to boost your energy level during the day. Unfortunately that will not likely supply enough boron to help with the arthritis.
So you can give consideration to a boron based supplement, but 6 mg of a boron based supplement offered me zero relief for my arthritis so I would have had to take a higher dose of a boron based supplement, so I just went with borax which changed my life.
Art
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Posted by Stephanie (Nevada) on 07/29/2025
Hi, I am really curious about this as a natural remedy. What amount do I use and how do I take it?
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Posted by Jean (Deutschland) on 04/23/2023
I suggest you take magnesium. Helps for cramps and balances excess calcium. Plus taken at night, it helps to relax and sleep better.
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Posted by Alicia (Indiana) on 04/18/2023
Interesting on the kidney stones! I am curious if that would help me as well.
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Posted by Marn (Ontario) on 05/20/2021
Joey, congrats! I'd like to start this regimen. Can you share exactly how much borax and magnesium you're taking each day and in what form? E.g., is it borax dissolved in water as per Earth Clinic video or another form? Thanks so much!!
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Posted by Shawn (Iowa) on 12/20/2021
For the 73 year old person that feels 37.. Could you please state your dosage and how you use borax, please?
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Posted by Sheila (Ky) on 11/03/2018
Teresa in Oh, wonderful news! How are you doing? How many tsps is in 150 mg please? I have arthritis in my spine from a failed Lumbar fusion! I am currently taking a very small amount of borax and want to increase my dose! Your post convinced me!
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Posted by Jane (Uk) on 07/04/2020
Am I to understand that BORON is very deficient in our food chain? I guess it is an obvious question and I do wonder why...well I know agriculture is not good pesticides and they do not put minerals back into the soil usually, even sometimes I think organic people do not completely understand how to look after the soil correctly?
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Posted by Denise (Vermont USA) on 04/01/2021 25 posts
This subject of boron and borax is very interesting. In regards to the lack of boron in foods you were asking about, I think it is due to not using our effluent in the soil and not burying the dead in the soil where we grow food. I have a friend who made a mix of his effluent (urine and stools), left it in the sun (covered) for 6 weeks then used it on his crops and miracles happened, that knocked everyone's socks off. We are missing out on all this and polluting our waters by dumping our effluent into the sea. We are supposed to be intelligent creatures but one would wonder sometimes. Cheers!
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Posted by Steph (Los Angeles) on 07/21/2016
I use borax and water and may add some sweet to it. It is very anti parasitic and I wash with it too.
After I rinse with water. then I use half and half apple cider vinegar and water not sure of the best way to do it or I would follow that.
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Posted by Michael (Sydney, Australia) on 06/27/2014
Yes, I do store the borax dilution in the fridge. Not sure if it's necessary, just seems prudent.
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Posted by Ken (Hampshire, Illinois ) on 11/12/2018
Get a gallon of distilled water from store and use that. It's as pure as you can get.
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Posted by Urs Christen (Queensland) on 06/10/2016
Hi Les, I am in Brisbane, I buy the Borax at Coles, it is all the same, it doesn't have to say for internal use, in fact they are not allowed to say that it is because the big Pharmas could lose money in Europe it has already been removed from Supermarket shelves!
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Posted by Tcoffey (Syracuse, Ny) on 01/21/2014
For all of you who use Borax, I've always wanted to ask, why not just take a Boron supplement? I've seen them online. I'm sure you have your reasons and I would be interested to hear them. Fascinating stuff! Thanks!
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Posted by Cindy (Illinois, Usa) on 06/22/2020 563 posts
I wouldn't take a "boron supplement" because it's a trace mineral and everywhere - except, apparently, in modern foods. A capsule or pill could contain just about anything as long as it has some boron in it. And the liquid supplements could be anything or even just spring water. If you want to take a pill or dispense from a dropper bottle, make your own. That way you know exactly what's in it. Aside from whatever might be in the material used to make the capsule.
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Posted by Man (Sojouring America) on 03/17/2014
This is very interesting. I am looking forward to trying this Borax. I just went to the local store and picked up some up. I am building my courage as I read these testimonials.
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Posted by Sandee Palm Coast (Palm Coast, Florida) on 06/10/2009
RE- BORAX and water for rinse - ITCHY SCALP
Thanks for the simple remedy - wondering when you said "small" amount of Borax what you mean - IE: Tablespoon - or smaller - in a jug I presume to pour over the head - and is this LEFT on - or rinsed out. Last Week - I tried Apple Cidar Vinegar and that too make my hair thicker with more body - but the Borax sounds better for continual itch. Thank you -
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Posted by Rena (Mineral Bluff, Georgia, Usa) on 01/27/2010
Hi Earth Clinic Readers,
I just want to inform readers that my beautician did finally tell me that she could tell my hair is getting dry, so I had to cut back on the use of borax and use regular shampoo and conditioner again. Still good stuff to use, but just not as often, Peace, Rena.
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Posted by Marie (Clover. Sc) on 07/17/2014
Thank God I found this site. I've been to 5 Drs and they said no infestation but little black things fall out of my hair. What can I do?
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Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 07/18/2014
Hello Marie from Clover
Re mites...
Go to Earth Clinic's "Ailments" section and click to "M" and scroll to "Mites"...
378 posts are there to give you lots of information.
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Posted by Charles and Linda (Ontario) on 05/24/2022
rife frequencies?
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Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 06/22/2015
Dear Om,
I always love to hear of your successes and progress. While I am not surprised at the great results you are getting with turmeric, it always makes me happy to hear more good news with it!
Regarding treating your dog with mange - we did also use hydrogen peroxide in the mix with borax and water as per Ted's mange treatment. It seems that his borax treatment for scalp infections in humans does not include the peroxide.
Love,
~Mama~
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Posted by Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 06/22/2015
To James (Frostburg) ---
I read your post with interest. You also mentioned that you had good results using this mixture on your dogs. Other versions use H202 but my dog has a most beautiful black wavy coat and I cannot bring myself to ruin it. I did one treatment but will also make a spray. Thanks for posting.
Namaste, Om
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Posted by Rick (Los Angeles, California) on 08/10/2015
Hello everyone,
The layout of this site is very confusing to me and I am not certain that I am posting correctly.
Thanks for all of the useful information, it is much appreciated. I have couple of questions.
I've only read about half of the borax thread and I am interested in doing a borax shampoo for my scalp issues.
Questions:
1. What is the exact recipe for the borax shampoo/ wash? From what I gather it would be 2 cups hot water and one tablespoon of borax.
2. How long do I leave it in?
That's about it! I plan on doing the ingestion with water method later, but I want to experiment with this first. Thanks again everyone!
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Posted by Rick (Los Angeles, California) on 09/08/2015
Thanks for the response Dave. I am finding the site easier to navigate the more that I use it.
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Posted by Gina (Oshkosh WI) on 06/29/2023
I know you posted almost 15 yrs ago but here goes. Check out Barbara ONeill's youtube video on castor oil, she addresses bone spurs. She has other great videos too.
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Posted by Linda (Detroit, MI USA) on 05/28/2009
I used 20 Mule Borax on my color treated hair (1/2 cup disolved in 1 liter water) and experienced some fall out the first few times. If you have thick hair, I wouldn't worry too much since I think it was more or less because the hair was already damaged. Now it doesn't affect it at all when I used it.
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Posted by Nooree (Miami, Florida) on 08/30/2009
Hi , I also started to use borax with the whole food market shampoo and I can also smell ammonia in my hair when I have it one. Is it normal? I tried to use it with water but my hair was not soft. In how many days my hair will get use to it and how much should I use in a quart of water. Please let me know how much ratio is used of borax:water when you shampoo your hair. Thanks! I am already benefitting with borax remedy for Candida that I suspect I have. I might not but I did have burning mouth for 10 years without ill effects to my health but last year I was diagnosed with auto immune disease of Thyroid "GRAVES" and then I realized that it might be the flouride toxins in water that I am allergic to so I started to detox with borax. I know it will help me if I have candida.
I just take 1/8 tsp of borax and put is one liter of water which is approximately 4 and1/2 glsses and I drink that all day long till it lasts, in a day for 4 days than I rotate with iodine ( Lugal's) 2% 3 to 4 drops in a glass of water for four days and then I take Hydrogen peroxide 3%, 5 drops in water for 4 days and then I take propolis extract one dropper full in water for 4 days to boost my immune system and so on. I am also on candida diet for six months or so. I am feeling better but now I have heavy legs that is not going away even though I took Vitamin E and magnesium/potassium. If any one knows any thing I am doing wrong or should do more let me know. Thanks! I love this site and the people who made this site possible. God bless you all.
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Posted by Cindy (Kansas, USA) on 10/04/2008
I'd been trying to find the amount of borax to use for shampoo when I stumbled upon a website that sold borax shampoo in the form of 1/8 cup of dry borax in a bottle (appears to be a 1 quart or 1 liter bottle). You simply add water and use as shampoo so I'm going to try that.
Apparently, several people use it but can only find one (Thanks Jackie!) who uses 2 tablespoons borax in 2 quarts of water. How about the others? How much do you use and how do you apply it?
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Posted by neco (Austria) on 01/27/2026
BOR
Borax/Boric Acid Usage Instructions:
(What it is used for, how to use it.)
💡(The measurements/doses given here are general recommended measurements/doses. Users should use any measurement/dose within this recommended range that suits them.)
🔘 Dissolve half a teaspoon (1.25 g) of borax or boric acid in a glass or cup of a small amount of boiling hot water.
🔘 If you do not have blood pressure problems, add half a teaspoon (1.25 g) of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and stir.
* (Borax can also be consumed without bicarbonate)
* (It is recommended to consume Boric Acid with sodium bicarbonate -baking soda)
🔘 To make it easier to drink and to prevent nausea, if any; Squeeze some lemon juice, then add water, fruit juice, mineral water, buttermilk, milk, molasses/honey syrup, or any other beverage and drink it.
(It can also be used in the same way and proportions by mixing it with honey/molasses to form a paste/slurry)
🔘 Depending on the method of use, it is drunk on a full stomach one or two hours after breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
🔘 For normal illnesses, ailments, preventive use, and for beginners,
Depending on the patient's condition;
half a teaspoon (1.25 gr) once a day
or
half a teaspoon (1.25 gr) twice a day
or
one teaspoon (2.5 gr) once a day.
🔘 For types of cancer, tumors, viruses, corona, etc. In severe, chronic diseases such as epidemic diseases, prostate problems, joint problems, osteoporosis, scoliosis, arthritis, epilepsy, thyroid problems, infertility, hormonal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, genetic diseases, autoimmune diseases, kidney problems, etc.,
Depending on the patient's condition and constitution;
between half a teaspoon (1.25 g) and
one teaspoon (2.5 g),
the appropriate dose for the patient
is used twice a day, morning and evening.
🔘 Tablets are used by taking one tablet twice a day, morning and evening.
🔘 Cream and solution forms/types are used externally, applied topically.
🔘 Continue using "uninterruptedly" until healing is achieved.
After healing is achieved, it can be continued as a maintenance dose, in courses or by taking it on certain days of the week.
📎 A course of treatment can be done by taking it for 21 days and then taking a 7-day break.
📎 A course of treatment can be done by taking it for 25 days and then taking a 5-day break.
📎 A course of treatment can be done by taking it 5 days a week and taking a 2-day break on weekends.
📎 A course of treatment can be done by taking it a few days a week.
🔘 If you are taking any medications, do not stop taking them; continue using them.
May it bring healing.
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Posted by Mary (CA) on 10/05/2025
Hi Kim, although I have not used diluted dmso orally I do use it topically. I have read that it is prescribed by doctors for interstitial cystitis. You should look into the many benefits of DMSO and how to dilute for oral use. No prescription is needed to purchase DMSO however if you can get a doctor to prescribe it, I'm sure it will have specific dosage directions for use.
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Posted by Leonardo (Virginia) on 10/08/2025
Just read your piece and I have a question about Borax...Are you saying that you can use it from the Box??????
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Posted by EggBiscuit (southern USA) on 10/27/2019
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Hi Mandandi-
These remedies you are writing about, they are for lichen sclerosus? Or something else?
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Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 07/14/2019
J.D., I don't know about borax side effects but nightly applied Castor Oil on the eyelids might clear them up.
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Posted by Jacqueline (Devon) on 10/24/2017
Borax doesn't increase hormones, it balances them.
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Posted by Hans Larsen (Scotland) on 05/08/2025
Hi John, I've been suffering with cholesteatoma / mastoid issue for the last 10 years (similarly to you I had limited help from operation (2! ), while they no doubt took away the cholesteatoma I was left with a lot of the same infection symptoms) - I tried the higher dose of Borax as per your recommendation but tended towards getting kidney pain from using it. It has just occurred to me that I might not have taken it slow enough via bottle but rather chucked it down too quickly and thereby overloaded my system. Regardless, I would much appreciate to hear how your health/mastoid situation is going now that 7-8 years have passed. Thanks for sharing what worked for you, if I proper rid of my infection then I will share on earthclinic as well!
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Posted by Private Matter (North Carolina) on 10/13/2016
I just started the regiment of 1/8 tsp. in 16 oz. of water two days ago for a general tuneup. I can barely notice any difference in taste of water. Anxious to see the effects. Some minor side upset stomach. Large bowel movements lasted two days.
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Posted by Karen (Michigan) on 03/09/2017
I am new to Borax cures. On Earthclinic's home page was a video. She explained the dose for men is 1/4 tsp per quart of steam distilled water and for women it is 1/8 teaspoon. Try increasing your dose to 1/4 teaspoon. Best wishes.
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Posted by Angela (Los Angeles, CA) on 06/29/2014
Can you please tell me where did you get borax. I was looking on amazon and only see borax for detergent powder. I did not see any borax that we can take it internally. Please advise where to buy borax
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Posted by John1230 (Delhi, India) on 08/16/2011
How should I make Hair Wash Solution with Borax. I have lots of Fungus and Dandruff. My hair are now very thin and have lost hair. Also, In India, what grade specification of Borax should I buy.
Thanks.
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Posted by Timh (KY) on 06/04/2014 2041 posts
To reduce estrogen take DIM, Evening Primrose Oil, and L-Methionine supplement. To improve thyroid function take Kelp and Coconut Oil.
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Posted by Jennysmom2 (Idaho) on 06/05/2014
Thank you for your comment. I guess I am just wondering if the rapid weight loss is from the borax. I am down 4 pounds in a week from my previous low weight. (weight varies a couple pounds a month due to cycle.) I have lost 1 inch on my stomach and 1/2 inch on my hips. Previously, my weight would not budge. Additionally, I have no more soreness on the sides of my thighs or breasts. (A sign of estrogen dominance.) I guess I am just wondering if the rapid weight loss is from the borax? Killing the candida, lowering my ph, balancing my hormones, or all of the above. I really haven't read anyone say anything like this before. Also, I really can't figure out exactly how much boron is in 1/8 teaspoon borax. If someone could tell me, I would appreciate it.
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Posted by Stephanie (Ca) on 09/30/2018
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Posted by Dana (Sc) on 07/29/2020
If you want to research Nattokinase to clear fibroids, magnesium citrate - removes calcium deposits around fibroids, and iodine shrinks fibroids.
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Posted by Dickens (Brockville, Ontario, Canada) on 06/10/2009
As I find your symptoms of scalp itching, sensitive scalp, etc. I'm wanting more info [please] on the process of using Borax to wash the hair - how much Borax/water, do you leave it on rinse it out, use it every day, etc . Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated . Regards.
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Posted by Brooke (Illinois) on 06/20/2015
I am having a hard time locating the exact protocol regarding borax. My 5 yr old daughter has a fungal infection on her scalp. Ted replied to me to used a borax saturated solution, but I still haven't read exactly what ratio to use for topical use. Lastly night I mixed 1/8 tsp with 1 liter of water and rinsed her hair and let sit for 5 min, then rinsed off with reverse osmosis water. so could someone please help me...I'd greatly appreciate it as her scalp has been suffering for a year and it's really been stressful for our family. Here are my questions.
1)What ratio do I use topically?
2) Do I only mix with water? or include something else..I've been reading about the dryness?
3) How often do I do this? I read something about 4 days on 2 days off?
4) Do I use this as the/instead of the shampoo (we always use natural/minimal shampoo) ? Do I leave borax on or rinse off?
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Posted by Sandy (Pembroke Pines, Fl ) on 01/15/2023
Re: bone chip - read about micro current device to heal fractures
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Posted by Shauna (sandwich, ma) on 04/13/2009
Sounds like a stupid and superficial question is it safe for color treated hair? I would love to try this remedy internaly and externaly but i am so scared. Also has anyone had experience with borox and dogs with pnemonia if so please post.
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Posted by Rachel (Indianapolis, USA) on 06/09/2009
Hi! I tried using Borax today for the first time for an itchy, flaky scalp. I mixed some of the ___ brand with my shampoo. The strange part is that when I mixed some of it with the shampoo, it smelled a bit like ammonia. The shampoo I use is from Whole Foods Market. It is a fragrance free, paraben free shampoo. Does anyone know if I should be concerned about the smell? I like the way it lathers when mixed with a shampoo more than just the Borax itself. Also, how much should I be using? I think I may have used too much because my hair felt rough and un-combable at first and I had to use a lot of conditioner (which usually isn't the case), but I did like the result once it dried. Would I be better off doing a borax/water rinse before shampooing? Thanks for everyone's comments, and this website is SO helpful!
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Posted by Tally (Valencia, Ca) on 04/20/2015
I had alot of small bumps behind my upper arms, which a Naturopath said indicates Candida, so I took an anti-candida product and that's all I took, and it was gone well within 2 months. No special diets, etc. Love the stuff. Hope you try it & have the same experience.
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Posted by Daniel (Fresno, Ca) on 04/29/2016
Hi--- you say your legs are heavier-- I understand that to mean water retention or bloating water retention in your legs?
that means to me your liver is working slow or the liver is getting backed up---I will suggest a liver detox and milk thistle--super milk thistle will help detox the liver and help get the water out faster.
Google-- benefits of milk thistle.
Hope this info helps-- I use milk thistle everyday and my legs are doing well. I used to have water retention not anymore.
Borax detoxes the whole body and milk thistle helps the liver detox.
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Posted by Steve (LA) on 07/10/2026
yes I originally took it for arthritis. TBH I think I'm super sensative to its effects as now I take one to three little sips in a liter bottle that's been diluted with a pinch of borax and I can feel that tremendously. Have you tried any other brands besides 20 mule? So you are saying it took several weeks to notice a difference with arthritic pain? I'm wondering why I feel an energetic effect so much when most people don't? I don't understand that.
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Posted by VianaRose (Goshen, Indiana) on 05/17/2026
Where can I find borax to make a water solution for drinking? and what is the ratio? Please, I just have found out about the health benefits and think my parents and I would benefit greatly from taking it. Just don't want to bring more harm if not used properly. Thank you
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Posted by Stuart (MO) on 05/03/2026
What brand of Borax should be used?
I placed
PURE ORIGINAL INGREDIENTS Borax Powder (2 lb) Sodium Borate, Multipurpose Cleaning Agent, Ideal Slime Ingredient
into my Amazon cart but don't know if it is the right product. Any advice? Thanks
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Posted by Terri J Wright (USA) on 10/22/2025
Is sodium borate the same as sodium tetraborate?
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Posted by Kim Lowe (Kansas City, MO) on 06/01/2026
Yes, Ab, they are the same exact thing.Uk is just adding on the Decahydrate term at the end and also using the word "substitute" to throw you off. All it means is that 10 molecules of water have been added to the dry solution. They are using Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate here in the US in 20 Mule Team formula as well. Dry formula without the 10 molecules of water would be called Anhydrous Sodium Tetraborate. No one is using that. US just drops the Decahydrate word and isn't listed on the box.Uk is trying to confuse folks by stating it is a Borax "Substitute" when it is not.
A quick Google AI search will confirm this information. This is the intended purpose for AI! To stop the nonsense of confusing everyone without fear mongering cautionaries and just stating facts. This is a much better resource than looking everything up in separate internet articles that have opinions and non-stop cautionaries so the AMA, FDA and every other 3 letter acronym cannot threaten to sue a poster posting on their website.
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Posted by Yvonne (California ) on 02/02/2021
Hi,
I was wondering how did you capsules of borax. Please share in detail.
Thank you.
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Posted by Peggie (Mesa Arizona ) on 06/28/2021
I wonder if borax would help heal my pancreas?
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Posted by David (Brisbane) on 01/05/2021
1/3 of Tea spoon = 153.7 mgs boron
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Posted by Jeanette (Québec, Canada) on 04/25/2017
Hi Art.
Thank you for your response. Yes, I am sure about the dosage. I tried Ted's dosage for women at the beginning but cut back to the much smaller dose after a few days because it was causing the same emotional state (exactly the same, not more, not less) and I wanted to see if a smaller dose would work. So then I tried 1 teaspoon of the saturated 1 liter solution for a week, same reaction. I then took a few days break and tried half a teaspoon dosage. I do understand it is a very small amount of boron. Next I will buy a boron supplement and see if the same thing happens.
To clarify, the "emotional" state I am talking about is exactly the same way I feel a day or two before getting my period, lol. Things just upset me more than normal during that time. It's usually only a day or two, but now on borax it's daily, which is hard! I thought boron was supposed to increase estrogen and progesterone, but maybe it is having a different effect on me?
​https://www.myhormonology.com/female-hormone-cycle/
Final 6 days of your cycle: Estrogen and progesterone plunge
As estrogen plunges during this premenstrual week, it can trigger moodiness, sadness, irritability, muscle aches, insomnia, headaches, fatigue and a wide variety of other PMS-related symptoms. Not every woman suffers from premenstrual syndrome and symptoms can be milder or more severe from month to month often due to diet, stress, medications, exercise habits or your body's personal sensitivity to hormones.
I wouldn't call what I experience any of the above like moodiness or sadness or anger, rather that an injustice, of which there are many lately in the world, will make me upset. I don't feel this intensely normally, just when I drink borax. A hormone blood test would be very helpful to know what is going on. I wonder if there is a lab test you can do at home to test hormone levels?
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Posted by Tyson (Bracebridge) on 09/16/2017
Look it up, borax can have a balancing effect on your hormones.
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Posted by Mike (Tn) on 11/25/2017
What made you try this for your dad. I'm curious. I've suffered from tinnitus for 30 years. Along with vertigo like many of us we've tried just about every thing and nothing works...the doctors here won't subscribe it just on my recommendation..so a little insight might help thanks
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Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 06/26/2014
Michael, do you store the solution in the refrigerator or not needed?
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Posted by Les (Mackay, Australia) on 01/04/2016
hi Michael I'm in Australia too and I was wondering what brand you use of the borax and where you buy it thank you. Love earth clinic.
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Posted by Prioris (Fl) on 01/22/2014
Boron alone won't kill the infection. Boric acid is also what is needed to kill the infection. Once the RA infection is killed then one can try supplementing with boron only for preventative and see if that keeps things at bay. One should take some magnesium with borax since a lack of magnesium could render the borax protocol ineffective.
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Posted by Kelly (San Luis Obispo, Ca) on 04/26/2010
Hello Victoria,
I was so excited to read your post. I am about to start the same protocol you outlined in Jan. I wanted to know a few things if you have a minute. 1) did you have any side effects 2) do you still feel great today and 3) did you change your diet in a significant way. Glad to hear you no longer want sweets. I avoid them but still crave them. Thanks for your help. Kelly
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Posted by Jack (Columbia, Tn) on 01/26/2016
The headache you are experiencing is from taking to much at one time, I think? I've had the same thing happen to me. I backed off a bit because it gave me diarrhea .... It did seem that after I ate a good meal thus replenishing the nutrient's in my system the headache went a way.. look up "hexrheimer."
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Posted by Raquel (West Palm Beach, FL) on 07/23/2009
Hi Middlebunny, by what you say it could be that you have a systemic fungal infestation so besides the things you're doing perhaps you should follow an anti-candida/fungal diet. It can't hurt to try, you would know whether it's making a difference or not during the first few weeks anyway.
I've read that since garlic can kill bad bacteria it can also kill the good ones so maybe that's why you were having gas, maybe you could alternate its use with taking a good probiotic or eating a good plain yogurt every day.
Since most of the damage to our health due to fungi comes from the mycotoxins they produce I recommend that you take several grams of Vit. C and 100-150 mg. of zinc each day, these nutrients have the ability of neutralizing different types of mycotoxins. Other antioxidants, vit. D, selenium and calcium have similar activity too (taken from http://www.orthomolecular.org/library/jom/1998/articles/1998-v13n04-p244.shtml).
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Posted by Erika (Grand Junction, Co) on 11/24/2013
I'm a big fan of garlic too. I hate to taste it with out it being in amazing food. so when I take it I just crack the head of garlic and get the little cloves and swallow like pills. I can hardly taste it and it doesn't seem to give me bad breath. I've had some tremendous success with using essential oil on balancing hormones.. Just something to look into in the future. God bless your efforts, you're on the right track taking your health back into your hands.
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Posted by Agnes (Oregon) on 01/11/2016
If you're still having bleeding issues (I realize this post is very old), Chaste tree 1st thing in the morning 5-6 am daily will normalize all female hormones and periods in 3 months.
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Posted by Rachel (Indianapolis, IN) on 06/10/2009
Thanks for your feedback! I will give that a try! Do you make a water/Borax solution to use on your hair and body? If so, what are the measurements you use? Thanks again!
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Posted by Beth (Gr, Mi) on 01/08/2015
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Posted by Mary (Regina, Canada) on 09/16/2008
To Kayta from Grand Rapids: Do you make some kind of shampoo with the borax or do you put it straight on your head? Thanks
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Posted by Jean (Traverse City, Michigan) on 10/19/2012
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Posted by Steve (LA) on 07/09/2026
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Can anyone please share their experience with beginning Borax and what you personally take for minimum effective dose? I did just a pinch the first day but I felt almost too much energy as it was hard to sleep at night and I took my dose in the morning. Also have any of you felt this with 20 mule? Cause that's the brand I'm using. All experiences are appreciated.
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Posted by Steve (LA) on 07/16/2026
ok that makes sense however I'm confused because when I take a boron supplement like a 6 mg boron complex I do not feel anything whatsoever. Why do you think it is that I feel the Borax (sodium borate) only? I mean a tiny pinch in 1 liter of water and taking tiny sips throughout the day (5-6 times) would mean I'm only taking in boron in the microgram level, not even milligrams. That is to say if Borax is approx 11% boron and I'm only using a tiny pinch diluted in 1 liter of water. Could Sodium Borate / Borax contain some other element or chemical from the industrialized process of mining it from the earth? I was looking to see if I could see anything on 20 mules website. Anyone else have this energetic experience with Borax please chime in I can't be the only one.
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Posted by markus (markus) on 01/28/2026
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Hi neco,
Why should one use boiling hot water with borax?
2 hours after a meal is ot full stomach but almost empty stomach ...
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Posted by john (texas) on 01/27/2026
Hi Alexandre,
How exactly do you take the borax?
thank you
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Posted by Ab (Uk) on 05/23/2026
Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate Is this the correct thing? As seems to be only thing available in UK & Europe? The box says BORAX substitute… I'm thrown by the word substitute… ingredients says Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate
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Posted by allen (OK) on 11/12/2025
What is a Ramekin?
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Posted by Kristine (TX) on 11/15/2025
A small dish
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Posted by Diana (Rome, GA) on 02/23/2023
Thank you for your post. What are the dosages you use and frequency. Did you experience adverse side affects at any time and needed to adjust or take a break?
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Posted by yoly (españa) on 05/13/2024
hola yo quería preguntar para hombro congelado se toma o se pone en el hombro o las dos cosas....? gracias
Hello, I wanted to ask about frozen shoulder, is it taken or put on the shoulder or both....? thank you
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Posted by Whistling Dixie (North Carolina) on 10/24/2020
Can I mix and drink liquid Magnesium and Borax together in the 1 litre jar? Elisine, I'd love to hear more if you have more to share. Thank you!
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Posted by Glynis (Ireland) on 10/24/2020
Where can you buy Borax to take, please?
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Posted by Gail (Medina, Oh) on 12/12/2020
How much Borax daily with the 400mg of mag. daily for arthritis?
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Posted by Sue (Brisbane, Australia ) on 05/11/2021
Thank you for taking the time to help others by diarising your health journey.
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Posted by Mary (ARKANSAS) on 04/04/2022
I would love to get an update from you and any more pointers for my daughter.
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Posted by Casey (Enterprise, AL) on 07/08/2023
How much did you put into the capsules and how many capsules each day?
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Posted by Tessy (Pennsylvania) on 10/06/2023
Rhonda, I am very happy to hear you no longer use your asthma inhalers. I too have asthma and I hate using inhalers. Also, possible COPD. I am wondering if Borax would work for me. I started with a pinch in my tea today. Chronic Bronchitis is another issue. I figure I would give this a try. Thank you.
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Posted by Stu (Naples, Fl) on 06/26/2018
1/4 teaspoon in how much water? Do you have any idea how many mg's you are taking? Are you taking it after eating it on an empty stomach?
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Posted by Deborah (Indiana) on 03/22/2025
When making the Borax solution, how do you store it? On the counter away from sunlight? In the fridge?
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Posted by Lori (Idaho) on 01/26/2026
Hi Annette, I have two friends that suffer from Hashimoto's. I saw you mentioned it in your article and was wondering if your symptoms got better since starting the Borax protocol. Thank you!
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Posted by Peggie (Mesa Arizona ) on 06/28/2021
Is it okay to put Borax in a gel capsule and swallow it? Instead of mixing it with water and drinking it ...
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Posted by Michele D (Massapequa Long Island) on 03/01/2023
How do you know how much borax to put in a gel capsule
And what borax do you use?
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Posted by john (london) on 11/01/2021
Hi David,
Could you please elaborate how much borax in what way(capsules, diluted, sprinkled on food, morning, evening etc.)did you and your father take etc?
Thank you
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Posted by Debbie (Las Vegas, Nevada) on 08/04/2016
Hi, I've had severe tinnitus for several years and also have Candida overgrowth and Lupus.. Pse can you tell me what the actual prescription name is for the nasal drops your Dad used in his ears.? I'd really like to give it a try.. I'm taking it that this was prescribed for you by your GP in Canada.? I would like either the name of it or the compound that I could give to my GP to get some made up for me via a prescription. Thank you so much.
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Posted by Brent (Georgia ) on 08/06/2016
50mcg of mometasone furcate aqueous nasal spray, is sold as NASONEX® (mometasone furoate monohydrate) Nasal Spray, 50 mcg
It requires a doctor's prescription and is made by Merck.
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Posted by Parveen Mittal (Chanidgarh India) on 06/29/2014
Please tell the procedure to use Borax to reduce the weight.
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Posted by Africa (Spain) on 05/27/2015
Hello from Spain, excuse my bad English. I want to take borax also but I have a little problem - all the mineral waters I can find in Spain have chlorides and fluorides. For the first 7,4mg/L, for de second 0,4mg/L. May I use that water to disolve the borax or not ???
Thank you for answer.
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Posted by leo (london) on 08/30/2023
Hi Michael,
Did you mix the teaspoon concentrate doses in water or did you just ingest the teaspoon concentrate undiluted?
When did you take the teaspoon doses in relation to meals?
Did you take it away from meals on empty stomach or poured it on food and or right after meals?
How much water you drank generally during the borax days?
Also, can you please post the link from where did you buy the borax powder, fortunately the borax you bought works... lots of borax powders do not work...
Thank you
EC: Sorry, Michael's post is from 2014 and he is unlikely to reply.
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Posted by Prioris (Fl) on 01/21/2014
I take borax on empty stomach. Borax tastes "soapy".
Mixing it with random food makes no sense. If people are doing that, I could imagine all sorts of digestive problems. Never heard someone use the word "metallic" to describe it. If taste is not palatable, just dilute it with more water.
I think the chances of toxicity is extremely low. I think one should distinguish between first time user loading dose (i would say around 3 weeks) and long term dose.
I think the loading dose can be higher but Ted's just trying to err on the side of caution just to be safe. One should review the symptom list for boron toxicity and just be aware of it. That should be enough to keep one out of trouble, if it should happen, you will be right on top of it.
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Posted by Ivone (Edmonton, Alberta) on 01/19/2016
Increase Iodine in the winter. We tend to consume less if it during winter and skin depends on it to stay smooth and moist. Dry skin is a symptom of Iodine deficiency, says Dr. Jorge D. Flechas.
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Posted by Sunday (Northern California) on 10/25/2025
Hi,
I just want to interject here that chaste tree may not be for everyone. I tried it and it actually caused more weirdness in my menstrual periods and changed my system in a way that made me feel less alert and less strong.
That doesn't mean it won't work for someone else, just that that may not be a universal fact. A lot of times, when it comes to endocrine or neurological or autoimmune issues, different people will respond differently.
