For those who are nervous about using borax, it may interest them to learn that borax is used in most Bath Salts -- that's why I already had a package
Scabies and demodex treatment Hi there, I wanted to share my experience with people on this website because it helped me. It has been 1 1/2 year that I have been
I had an itchy scalp and problems with acne and was using borax to cleanse mites and parasites - borax water 1/8 tsp in a litre of water and borax
I do not think that 20 Mule Team is fit for ingestion. I was unable to find the ingredients list on their web site. According to wikipedia though, ingredients are: 98.7
Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide Remedy for Athlete's Feet: after moving to a humid climate I suffered with itching feet in the summer. I tried many natural remedies without much luck. After
Hi Mireya... Regarding your current problems, here are some suggestions for you:* High Blood Pressure -- The current Lipid Theory concerning high levels of cholesterol, which is fully supported by
I HAVE BEEN USING BORAX POWDER OFF AND ON FOR A WHILE...AND notice some pain in n legs and muscles...detox pain...and stopped for a few days and again used it...and
Patricia, I use borax at a 1/4 teaspoon (approximately one gram) 4 to 5 days per week in a liter of water and it keeps my arthritis in remission. I tried
Hi Carly... The normal RDA health dosage for boron is between 3 mgs and 6 mgs. Personally, I think that this dosage is way to small if you are trying
Hi Peter... I would certainly not use the brand you have found because it is specifically a cosmetic form of borax -- for topical use only. In the specification, it
Hello Deirde: About 4 years ago I sent you an email about the possible confusion between boric acid and borax. As I had some boric acid in my paint tool box
Mackenzie, That post was over 3 years ago and you may not get a reply from that poster. A saturated solution of Borax would be one level full measuring tablespoon of
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Hi Basia, As you may know, large amounts of borax powder (aka 20 Mule Team) taken all at once are contraindicated. Are you referring to a boron supplement? The body needs
Hello Charity, Where did I read but to take borax and LI together? Earth Clinic. But not from Ted, I believe it was much respected Bill (apologies if I am wrong)
Following the observation that Walter Last's borax article has been removed or moved from several websites, including "https://www.health-science-spirit.com/borax.htm," Earth Clinic has chosen to republish it. This ensures easy access for
Hello, In response to Raine (Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas) on 06/20/2013 Please know that your pup can recover from a serious yeast infection. My pup is an 80lb, 13 year old Australian Shepherd
paddy k. It looks like eBay UK has 3 suppliers of borax powder, but that seems like a little risky if it is not what they say it is. eBay
In 2002, Ted introduced the borax remedy on Earth Clinic. Since his original post below, thousands have tried this remedy, using it to address arthritis and many other conditions. Consider taking
Mike V., I'm not sure from what you wrote if you have taken borax for 4 weeks or 5 days, but 5 days is not enough time to deal with arthritis.
Hi Jeanette, Good to hear your experience with borax. I have a friend who has severe RA and she tried borax at the 1/8th teaspoon dose and it caused severe itching so
I have just completed my first 3 weeks on borax. What an amazing supplement. I started with the 2 mg solution (1 teaspoon of borax in a liter of water).
Boron itself generally will not kill the arthritis infection. It needs borax to kill the infection. Data seems to indicate that boron can be preventative once the infection is gone. You
BRIAN; I read your comments and clearly your symptoms are detox pains-- as you continue taking borax the borax is flushing out the toxins and your symptoms are detox pains.
Hi Oliver, As I was reading your posts and the one I sent you as a reply before I had the thought that maybe a complimentary supplement was missing ,
OK, I found out the exact mix for dog mange using borax and hydrogen peroxide on a blog-site whose owner used it on her own animals. I've been unable to
To make a saturated solution of H202: Add borax to the 3% hydrogen peroxide until you see that no more borax will dissolve. If your hydrogen peroxide comes in a
Hi June...I'm afraid that I cannot give you any real research evidence on whether borax kills good microbiota in the gut or not -- I have looked at the research
Hi Sd Fincher, The first two of your links well their server can't be found, the third link says that site has been removed. As for your forth link, have
Hey Cobrien! You might be over doing it with both the salmon oil and the coconut oil - cutting back to just 1 of those oils may help with
Hi Ashlee, Unfortunately, Borax goes by many names, but it is the same chemical. (Unfortunately, only because it causes confusion.) Here are a couple of links showing that borax decahydrate is the
Hi Garret... Although it is appreciated that you have great concern over people's use of Borax and the dangers therein, personally I would not trust any information put out by
Hey all, I stumbled upon borax/boron about 5 or 6 years ago after I was diagnosed with arthritis....and told "there is nothing I can do for you". I have been
Down2earth, It is more helpful to go to the 20 Mule Team Borax website and look at what is in borax : https://www.20muleteamlaundry.com/about/ingredients/ Here is a relevant quote from their website : ' Borax
Sharon, Borax is known by several names. This should answer your question : https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-borax-where-to-get-608509#:~:text=Borax also is known as, borax is sodium tetraborate decahydrate. Here is a relevant quote from
Hello. I am writing in response to the posts about borax use. Many people have asked if they should just use 20-mule-team borax. I just found this site so I
Lou, I am not familiar with industrial borax as borax is essentially removed from the ground, cleaned and packaged for sale, so I don't know how industrial borax would differ unless
Story: First all thank goodness for your website I honestly would not know what to do without this site. I took a mixture of different treatments and methods found all
to Leigh from Washington, Dc.: Search here on earthclinic for : Cure Demodectic and Sarcoptic Mange Read Ted's cure. this cure works to kill all kinds of parasites like mites,
Hi Lori...Excess acidity in the body assists in the spread of disease and weakens the immune system, so you are using the alkalizing remedies to increase the overall alkalinity of
First guess, it could be lymph moving faster than your body can handle. Add any type of jumping exercise: rebounder, skipping, jump rope, etc. Start with ten min per day and
Eve, You should try Ted's remedy below for dermodex mites borax and hydrogen peroxide- this works well for killing these nano- insects. I am in the process of treating myself presently.
Hey Kelsey! The amount needed for 1 bath is the amount needed to fully saturate both your dogs to the skin! I have a quantity of dog/s and this remedy is my
Hi Joshua, I am sorry to hear about your struggles with this condition. You might look into Ted's borax protocol, which is 1/4 teaspoon of borax (20 Mule Team) in 1
...Borax or sodium tetraborate hexahydrate, or related name is a boron mineral that is an essential minerals for mammals but are toxic for insects, parasites and hence is used to
i was using baking soda and borax mixed with my shampoo for a while and loved the results! i have very dark brown hair w/natural red highlights and i love
Hello Ted. It is great to see you back and posting here on EC! I didn't know if I should e-mail you directly, since I had read on here that
Borax/liver enzymes/autoimmune/causes/remedies/blood oxygen/liposomal glutathione - Recently I started taking liposomal glutathione and have been feeling much better. I recommend this. - I have mild autoimmune issues. I have been taking the
Borax is a popular natural remedy, but can be hard to find. Grocery stores, chemist shops and online are a few of the places you can look for it.
Scott Miller, It's okay to disagree, but my statement is based on scientific fact and you would know that if you read the studies I linked to. I have
I am following Teds instructions. It actually worked better everyday, as stated below. I give Roscoe the HP Borax dip 2 days then VCO the next day for 3 weeks.
Borax or sodium tetraborate hexahydrate, or related name is a boron mineral that is an essential minerals for mammals but are toxic for insects, parasites and hence is used to
Until Ted can get back to you personally:Borax can dry the skin out, that's part of what may kill the mites. Ted did also recommend this on the rosacea thread
Borax is a salt of boric acid. Salt is the key word here. Salt draws or retains water in the body, so, likely, borax is doing just that. One issue concerning
Can you please confirm how you know that 20 Mule Team borax is Borateem? The wikipedia article for 20 Mule Team borax does not state categorically that it actually is
Will 1 cup of borax in a bath cause detox reaction (herxheimer)? It's been recommended to me to take a bath every other day with: 2 Cups Magnesium Chloride mineral salts 1 Cup
Please read up on Borax and Boric acid. Per this Pest Management company: http://www.dodsonbros.com/blog/borax-and-boric-acid-for-insect-control-228.html This site goes into detail on how to apply borax for fleas: http://www.boraxforfleas.com/ The above also recommends the floor lamp flea
My friend told me about borax and how it helped her brain function so I researched it, found this site and started taking borax daily in very small amounts. Once a
Until today, I have never read about mixing borax with water for washing hair. I have long hair, and sometimes only wash my hair once or twice a week. When my
Hi Baldev... All you have to do is search EC to see how many people have mistakenly taken tablespoons instead of the proper dose of 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon of
Hello LadyofMars, Not sure where you are getting your information. Per our article on borax: https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/borax.html#intro "Borax powder is about 11.3% boron, meaning a ¼ teaspoon contains approximately 113 mg of boron.
I have to tell you I am quite shocked. I've been doing 30 mg worked up to 110 mg a day of borax past few months. I started it for
I have to tell you I am quite shocked. I've been doing 30 mg worked up to 110 mg a day of borax past few months. I started it for
As regards borax on the skin: borax is one of several chemicals very commonly used to bind oil and water in cosmetics such as lotions and creams. It is a
Hi Robert Henry. Thank you for replying! I'll certainly keep an open mind about it not being demodex--but I think it might be more that I may have sounded misleading.
My doctor says I have rosacea, although I do not have all of the flushing and sensitivities most people do, I do have some other symptoms. It is a theory
A friend's sister from Texas was out visiting her sister near me about 8 months ago and she was telling me that she thought this would be her last time
This is definitely a factor for people to consider. Especially if they have thyroid problems. And hyperthyroid problems. I knew that borax and iodine do cause this pick up in
Wendy, This is a complicated subject. Judging by the available studies, which are very limited, there could be a risk for kidney issues at high enough dosing. That would tend to make
Tried borax for almost 2 weeks Hi, I tried borax starting with about 1/32 a teaspoon and working up to 1/4 teaspoon, and I had a negative reaction to it. I
OK, the proportions of borax to water for the topical mange remedy I wrote above is wrong. I originally took it from a dog owner's blog who found most of
I am aware of the protocol of using a little bit of borax in a liter of water and drinking it throughout the day. But this is impractical for me
I don't understand the confusion in how much borax to take? I use an old glass ACV bottle = 32oz to this add a 'heaping' teaspoon of '20 mule-team' borax
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.
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
Dear Phil: Get any multiple vitamin and mineral supplements that have boron. The ingredients will likely be borax, but they will use chemical names, which is still the same thing.
The link shows technical grade borax which is good enough to use. I also use technical or chemical grade borax for supplementation and I've used it in the daily amounts
First ask yourself what are you afraid of? What if it happens and how bad can it get. That always helps me jump off the cliff. I am hanging onto
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
I am on day 5 of Ted's borax remedy. I am treating what I believe it a fungal condition that I've had for over 10 years now (starting with athlete's
I'm thrilled to report that Ted's borax protocol, 1/8th teaspoon of borax in 1 liter of water sipped throughout the day, has been helping my trigger finger which I had
A friend's sister from Texas was out visiting her sister near me about 8 months ago and she was telling me that she thought this would be her last time
Steve, I'm sure someone can address this better than I, but I would like to offer my personal experience to you until a better explanation is posted. I too felt
Michael, It may be possible to get Borax in your part of the world here : https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=borax&_sacat=0 Regarding Boron, In a quarter teaspoon of Borax at roughly 950 mg of Borax, there is
Scroll to the top of the page for more info: Https://www.earthclinic.com/borax-remedy-for-arthritis.html#intro "Earth Clinic's Ted recommends the following doses of borax: For Men: 1/4 teaspoon of borax dissolved in 1 liter
I had great success following Ted's borax recommendation for chronic fatigue and brain fog. When I read that it had the potential to decalcify the pineal gland, and that it
You can do it like that. I had scalp sores so tried borax. My recipe was borax in water to make a paste, then add dish liquid. Apply to hair,
I became a fan of borax when my son was 2 years old and had the chicken pox. His doctor told me to put him in a bath with borax
I have a question regarding to borax intake and reactions, I try three months ago , I use the 20 mule team brand , I Starting on a higher dose
The topic is psoriatic arthritis and remedies. That is the topic. I did a post with 5 links about borax being poison and they were not posted. Searching 'is borax poison
As to dosages, please check previous postings on borax toxicity I been through that so many times. If you are still not convinced, then don't do it. As to the
Hi Dee, How much borax do you take per day? Do you dissolve the powder in hot water first and then drink or place the powder on tongue and wash it down? When
Hi Sasha, I started using borax for hair wash and in bathtub too, few months ago. As for bathtub, I read online that ppl use 1/2 cup on average, some
Hi Art – I’ve been using your borax lotion recipe since mid-July and I massage it into my hands every time I wash them (countless times throughout the day). It only
borax and hydrogen peroxide cured my scabiesAfter 4 weeks of uncomfortable itching all over, I finally figured out that I had scabies. I decided to try the hydrogen peroxide and
Hi, I have been dealing with Lichen sclerosis since 2015. after trying many things as it continued to get worse and having things fuse from it, I went before the
In reply to Shaz (Nsw Australia), I have a friend who tried borax for his arthritis and it had no effect at all in terms of reduction of symptoms, but he
Janet--wonderful of you to take your time for me. My posts have been long already so I didn't explain all details about my mite fight. My question was about **internal**
The peroxide is one part then two parts water, so if use one cup 3% hydrogen peroxide, you use two cups of water to dilute, then tree tablespoons of borax,
Hi Diane...Normally, for women, you would take 1/8 tspn of borax in a liter of water and drink this liter of borax water throughout the day. You should take this
I became a fan of borax when my son was 2 years old and had the chicken pox. His doctor told me to put him in a bath with borax
I started the borax protocol over a week ago, using â…› teaspoon to one liter of bottled water. I am 59 years of age, and have been suffering from fibromyalgia
Ok I have been suffering from scabies for about 6 or 7 months now. I have been back and forth to the doctor and they keep prescribing premethrin cream... IT
Pam, Some people do not tolerate borax and you appear to be in that group and should stop borax altogether. An alternative to consider is boron. Sometimes when people
I became a fan of borax when my son was 2 years old and had the chicken pox. His doctor told me to put him in a bath with borax
Discover the health benefits of borax baths and how to prepare and use them to promote detoxification and treat skin problems caused by parasites or fungi.
I have suffered, yes, suffered for years from Rosacea. I half heartedly tried a lot of things, including what the dermatologist gave me. Metrogel, antibiotics, etc. Some days I would
Hello Konamisan, You are to commended for your dedicated care of Xena! I am glad you found the RAW diets and are researching her diet - so very important -
Hi Prioris...Its quite common to use a sodium bicarbonate mixture with psyllium/water to alkalize the intestines but, as you suggest, you can use other nutrients as well. And you're quite
Scott M., I disagree with your statement that borax is poison. Borax has kept my severe psoriatic arthritis in remission for 15 years. I have been pain free since starting borax
Posted by Ted (Bangkok, Thailand) on 12/12/2014 The borax dose is the same regardless of the weight of dogs. In the end small dogs drink less than large dogs. The
Hi Darwin...As you say, it is perhaps inevitable that when you initially take any nutrient like borax, which has the ability to kill such large amounts of candida, then you
No problem at all, Nanci, glad to be of help.>>Are you still drinking the borax & hp, if not, when did you stop?In tapering off the recipe I had reduced
I am sorry to hear about Ted fm Bangkok. I live in Bangkok and the authorities and the Thai version of the AMA here does not like competition. I have a
Hi Om...I'm in the same situation as you -- no-one takes baths in the Philippines, its always showers. Some more suggestions for you. If you regard your mite problem as
Here is Hulda Clark's shampoo recipe which I found online. She says that the borax needs to be rinsed with citric acid otherwise you won't get rid of the borax.
Hey Denise! If you are dealing with yeast try adding 1/16 teaspoon of epsom salt in 1 liter of drinking water for 2-3 days - max; this is not
Hi, I actually discovered EC back in '08 and have come here several times of the intervening years. I wish there were a better way to vote on posts aside
Hey Kelsey! It occurred to me that you might have Chihuahuas and might not need 48 oz of solution :-) The formula is this: 1% hydrogen peroxide + borax
A staurated borax is when the borax dissolves completely. Start with about 1/2 teaspoon borax to 1 tablespoon hp. Then start to add 1 tsp hp at a time till
Hi Mcr583...If you want the protocol to be more powerful then just add either lugols iodine or borax to your alkalizing combo -- but do not combine borax together with
Hi everyone, first of all I am so grateful of this website! Thank you so much Ted for your advice and support! I have gathered so much valuable knowledge and insight.
Ok folks,My dogs got the Cheyletiella mite and subsequently gave it to me. I will go over what has worked so far, and some extrapalations of some remedies here and
A few new strategies Two weeks ago my bedroom was infested with "invisible bug" bird mites via an abandoned bird's nest that had been built in a potted cactus below
I was taking a borax solution - pinch of borax in a tall glass of water - off and on for a couple of months. Then stopped during covid-19 a
Just to mention, a 50/50 mix of straight apple cider vinegar mixed with clear borax water will get rid of the ear infection and also get rid of the yeast
The borax dosages that EC quoted from Ted are quite correct. Also bear in mind that borax has the same toxicity profile as common table salt. When you take the
Hey Tina! Mange is rare in cats; if your cat is an adult who is frequently out doors it is possible your cat has contracted sarcoptic mange, which is
I was so excited to see the results of the borax / h202 solution I just couldn't wait to post last night. However great this solution is to scabies it
David from Dublin, [this is a re-post, the 1st post got into the wrong thread] You're doin good. I downloaded the peroxide book, thanks for the tip. Here is another easy protocol to
Hi, Dan. I really have no idea about the use of melatonin for a multi decade nasal issue. It worked extremely well to get rid of my months long cough, but
Hey Pam! The life spam of a demodex mite is 18-24 days. What this means is that you should continue to dip your dog for another 4 weeks after
I have had rosacea for about 20 years. I can't afford Metrogel right now. Read online that someone had success with sulfur mixed with sunscreen. I mixed a teaspoon of
Rosacea - Ted's Remedies I had a post here earlier on how Hydrogen Peroxide (HP), tea tree oil and drinking baking soda worked for me. It did and then i stopped
Hey Wendy, The recipe has not changed. Vinegar has been substituted for those who cannot find hydrogen peroxide. In some cases where folks had very resistant strains of mites vinegar was
I am trying to email Bill from San Fernando about his candida summary protocol. More precisely; Is it possible to combine several of the candida-cleanse ingredients into a one liter bottle
I have this issue (chondromalacia). It bugged me all my life (right knee), until I discovered what it was late in life (I'm now 58). I resolved the issue with
My comment is on the Borax for arthritis. I tried the ACV (for about two weeks) and didn't seem to be getting any results. So, I started adding the 1/8tsp
Vaiolett, This is approximately the exact opposite of what boron studies show. Boron is quite useful as an osteoporosis antagonist, especially when combined with vitamin D and its cofactors such as
Robert, There are no human studies to answer the question about ulcers and borax that you are asking. There are only animal studies and those studies show that borax can cause