http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/molasses.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/molasses.rss Molasses cures, ailments from a-z healed with blackstrap molasses. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:09:46 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=ENERGY_37409 /Remedies/molasses.rss1 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:46:59 EST [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Nataly from London, UK writes: "black strap molasses and excess body hair I have been taking bsm for a few months and found it wonderful, look great (or better!) and more energy but have noticed more hair growing on legs and arms... this is quite worrying what should I do a bout it? I could try cutting it down to a trace of a tsp a day and hope that it will still have the effects or twice a week any comments welcome regards " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=GF_37076 /Remedies/molasses.rss2 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:54:22 EST Lockamime from Brooklyn, New York writes: "I've just started using Plantation Balck Strap Molasses. In your list of Brands, I notice only the Crosby Molasses mentions 'copper' as an ingredient. Does that mean the other brands don't have copper in them? I'm also looking to 'naturally' maintain my natural hair color, black." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MCR_37060 /Remedies/molasses.rss3 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:17:01 EST [YEA] Erin from Lafayette, In writes: "Molasses Feedback I've been taking molasses (about 1TBl/day split into 2 cups of green tea -- with a lot of milk... I don't really like the taste of this stuff LOL) for nearly 3 months now as an experiment. I originally tried it to see what would happen with the good ol' monthly (mom's peri-menopausal and occassionally bleeds longer than she should so I tested this on me) and here's what I've come up with. I still have gray hair. In fact some of the hair near my temples is just plain ol' white. And apparently if L'Oreal can't fix it, neither can molasses. That's okay. Apparently 38 isn't considered premature graying ;-) My periods are lighter. Kelp and molasses together seem to be an excellent combination to keep things at a dull roar. I've gone from a good 5 days of heavy flow with 2 days of annoyance added on, to about 1 1/2 days of heavier flow and 3 1/2 days of super light flow. So I've dropped about 2 days and I'm saving money on products left and right. But the BIG one for me has been the surprising lack of joint pain. I was taking it for about 2 weeks before I realized that my left ankle, which I broke in beautiful ways about 2 1/2 years ago, was no longer stiff when I woke up, and I could now move it in the same ways that I can move my unviolated right ankle. I can even jog again without feeling every jarring impact on that ankle. For that reason alone I will continue torturing myself with the (blech) taste of this stuff on a twice daily basis. Another strange, yet welcome, side-effect has been my fingernails. Normally, I only have fingernails this strong and happy in the middle of summer with high amounts of sunshine and a Biotin supplement -- even when I supplement with Vit. D in the winter months it's just not the same. I haven't taken my biotin supplement since I started the molasses, though I do keep up with the Vit. D and I have to actively work to break these things. And for the joint thing, I've turned others onto this miracle syrup in a bottle and they've reported back with the same thing -- when they take it daily, they can tell a significant difference and when they forget they feel it. So for that alone, I'd say it's worth a shot. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=UNSULPHUREDBLACKSTRAP _36923 /Remedies/molasses.rss4 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:31:00 EST Mavis from Kennesaw, Georgia writes: "I would like to know if BSM would be labelled as such or unsulphured is the same, because that is the only one I see in the grocery store." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MENSTRUALISSUES_36383 /Remedies/molasses.rss5 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:30:08 EST Jomarie from Kansas City, Mo writes: "On my last period I decided to try Blackstrap Molasses for my terrible cramps that put me down for atleast 1 day..I took 2 tbsp. in almond milk and was amazed how much it eased my cramps...enough that I was able to function that 1st day and not have to go to bed w/ the heating pad. Because of the BSM, I was able to cut way back on the Midol and Ibuprofen which are very hard on the stomach. Also the flow was not as heavy as well. I highly reccommend anyone to try BSM if you have the same menstrual related problems. I am so happy to have found this remedy." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MCR_36331 /Remedies/molasses.rss6 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:36:41 EST [YEA] Ravi S from Dallas, Texas writes: "Unsulfured Blackstrap Molasses. I happened to read the feedbacks on Blackstrap Molasses. I have a self diagnosed Celiac's and went on Gluten free for a year. I had to switch to a low fiber food option because of this. Even though my stomach feels good, I have been experiencing constipation off and on with rare IBS. I have started BSM for a week or so, 2 tablespoons, one in AM coffee and one the night warm milk. Here are the immediate changes experienced by me. Constipation is gone totally. My eyesight is better and I have lots of energy. Hope to continue on this for a while. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MCR_35765 /Remedies/molasses.rss7 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:18:16 EST [YEA] Shar from Milwaukee, Wisconsin writes: "hello all! I am a 30 yr. old female who is overweight and recently had gall stones. I also have iron defienciency anemia. My family has started eating organic and all natural 3 yrs. ago. I recently started researching all natural cures as i don't believe in going to doctors unless its absolutly neccessary. I read about apple cider vinegar and blackstrap molasses. i started the blackstrap molasses first (2 tbs daily) and the numbness i was feeling in my fingertips and legs has went away. I am still waiting for my menstrual cycle to come to see if it will ease the heavy bleeding. but it has eliminated my stomach cramping (that felt like labor contractions) that I usually have monthly. But this is about the apple cider vinegar. let me tell you it really works! started by taking 2 tsp. once a day in 8 oz. of water. 3 days later i had extreme pain in my ear and my jaw that has yet to go away. I also have extreme itching everywhere. That doesn't sound good does it? but it is good cause i know that it is my body getting rid of toxins. I have been peeing like crazy and having regular bowel movements without straining( which is the opposite of the consipation i was having from taking iron pills). I think for all of you who are all sufferring from itching or jaw pain etc. should up your water intake. I started drinking a gallon of water a day and the itching is going away. I now take 2 tbs of acv chased by a 16 oz. glass of water in the morning,then proceed to drink water throughout the day and i feel great! I have more energy(no more sluggishness)and i know my 5 kids are happy to see that! I plan to keep taking ACV despite the side effects(unless it brings more harm than good) to see if it will aid in my weightloss. Also i have been using the ACV on my hair and it has smoothed the cuticle and made my hair less frizzy! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=GF_35596 /Remedies/molasses.rss8 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:56:03 EST Idella from Brooklyn, New York writes: "In Oct. this year, my doc. told me I have very high cholesterol of 258. She said I was heADED FOR HEART ATTACK AND OR STROKE. SCARED STRAIGHT, AND BECAUSE i JUST LOST A DEAR FRIEND ABOUT A MOMTH AGO, FROM HIGH LDL AND High bld pressure, I immediatedly stopped everything I'm eating and went to my health food store and bought everything the computer said to bring my ldl's down. Then my daughter said that she's going to start on Blackstrap Molasses (BSM) and to buy her some. I did. the next morning I read about its power and ability to ward off cancerous tumors. I was so astounded, I started taking hers in chamomile tea every morning first thing. It's different but tolerable. My goal and determination is not to stroke or attack my heart. I plan to see 58, 59, 60 etc. despite our age or gender, we all need to go back to basics, and as they say...let nature take it's course....I feel great now and hope to continue, and the best i give to all others." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=BCI_35051 /Remedies/molasses.rss9 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:16:25 EST [YEA] Jeanette from Ripley, Ms, USA writes: "For the past several months, my mother has had to have 1 to 2 units of blood every week. She started eating blackstrap molasses and has not had to have any blood in the last 18 days. She has her blood count checked every Monday and Thursday. Since she has started eating the molasses, her blood count has gone up each time she has been tested. My question is "Does the molasses thicken her blood?" Because if it does, her chance of having a stroke is going up. By the way, there is nothing wrong with her blood. She is just losing blood through her bowels. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=SP_34936 /Remedies/molasses.rss10 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:09:11 EST Blessed from Harare, Zimbabwe writes: "Stomach Pain- Hi, I bought Crude Black Strap Molasses from health shop. Sales people did not know whether by "Crude" it is the sulphured or unsulphered. Can you tell? instructions say to use 1 -2 tspn in warm water, it was difficult for me to take in that form, so I am eating direct from tspn. Is that ok? I have stomach aches which are like ulcer pains but doctor said its Irritable Bowel Syndrome.I experience the pains when I am hungry or I eat apples, lemon , oranges or spicy meals. I also experience heavy painful bleeding during periods which may be fibroid related. I used to take birth control pills to stop the bleeding but have decided to stop as I am yet to have children, and felt this may interfere with fertility. I am 39 I am taking the molasses to get rid of these ailments. Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MOLASSESRECIPES_34742 /Remedies/molasses.rss11 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:19:42 EST [YEA] Briana from Chicago, Il writes: "Molasses Chai I created the following recipe because I was trying to take several superfoods listed on this site every day and I couldn't stand the taste of the Blackstrap Molasses or the Turmeric. So I drink two cups of Molasses Chai a day: Start with 8 oz of hot water. Then add one chai tea bag (a tea blend including chai spices). While the tea steeps mix in 1 Tbsp of blackstrap molasses, 1 Tbsp of honey (raw is better), 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 dashes of turmeric. At this point stop to stir in the turmeric to dissolve the water soluble portion. Then add some milk (about 1/4 cup). U can substitute soy/rice milk etc. Mix in the milk and remove the tea bag. Add 1 Tbsp of coconut oil (virgin is better) and mix to dissolve turmeric in CO. Other than looking kind of funny because it will have a yellow tinted layer of oil on the top it will taste fine. Don't forget the vanilla it masks the flavor of the molasses. If it still tastes bad to you then put in less BSM, turmeric, and/or VCO until you get used to the flavor. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MOLASSESRECIPES_33335 /Remedies/molasses.rss12 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:03:34 EDT [YEA] Anne from Redford, Mi writes: "Blackstrap Molasses Recipe: Black Strap Molasses BARBECUE sauce! Very simple... One part Blackstrap Molasses, One part Apple Cider Vinegar, One part mustard. Then just add any other spices/flavors to taste (like garlic, salt, pepper, honey, ect) Yum! Easy, tasty way to eat molasses and acv. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=RESEARCH_33090 /Remedies/molasses.rss13 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:46:47 EDT Angelo from Valletta, Malta Europe writes: "I would like to know more about molasses, if there is any approval of goverment health dep.,in USA OR EUROPE, clinicaly tested of any association of DOCTORS / EXPERTS IN MEDICINE ETC.. MANY TKS I HOPE TO HERE FROM YOU... ANGELO. DIMECH (MALTA EUROPE) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MI_32594 /Remedies/molasses.rss14 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:23:19 EDT [YEA] Arn from Kenmore, Wa. writes: "Molasses and iron. Organic iron - good. Metallic iron - bad. Iron in its elemental state is what is used in most drugstore vitamins, and in most iron fortified cereals, flour etc. Read the label and it will say iron or reduced iron. Reduced means the iron filings are ground up very small. It is still like chewing on a nail, and elemental iron CAUSES pernicious anemia and a lot of other probs. It is toxic. Avoid iron fortified 'anything' like the plague. But molasses is the right stuff. All the minerals therein have been filtered and processed through the plant and are in organic form. Just think. They get rid of the fiber, most of the water and sugar, and what is left is concentrated organic minerals. You would pay a premium price for it if it were in capsules and a fancy bottle at the health food store. But guess what! It is delicious and cheap and available most everywhere. This is the best health bargain there is. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=UP_32408 /Remedies/molasses.rss15 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:40:01 EDT [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Earth from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada writes: "I was diagnosed with a uterine polyp since I was spotting for about 4 months. My Gyn. did a D&C and said that might help. It didnt. The spotting continued. I recently started unsulphured blackstrap molasses. After taking 2 tablespoons for 2 days, the spotting completely stopped to my amazement and relief. But now I am feeling totally fatigued. I am not sure why. Has this something to do with my taking the BSM or is it something else. I have stopped the BSM for now. I am now so tired that I am desperate. Not sure what is happening. Please advise." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=GRAYHAIR_30803 /Remedies/molasses.rss16 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:03:50 EDT [YEA] Sochie from Boston, Ma writes: "I have consistently taken 2 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses daily for three months. I was skeptical about the claims that blackstrap molasses could restore your gray hairs to their natural color although I was encouraged by the overwhelming response suggesting that it does, in fact, help. I am 31 years old and have noticed over the past few years that the grays have permeated through my brown hairs and have become prononced around my hairline. I have been spending an unnecessary amount of money to color & highlight my hair to temporarily cover up the grays. I'm pleased to report that my hairs are gradually returning to their original brown color after regularly using the blackstrap molasses. I have been raving about the natural remedy to family and friends and hope that they will also experience the same benefits." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MCR_30054 /Remedies/molasses.rss17 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:58:01 EDT [YEA] George from Nairobi, Kenya writes: "been taking bsm now for slightly over two weeks now and it has surely worked graet. I started taking it for my hair which had started turning grey around ten years back when i was about 29yrs old. While searching for remedies Ilanded on this site and decided to give it a trial. I have not seen results on my grey hair since it is only about two weeks now but alot of other benefits already. My chronic fatigue is now completely gone. Iwas ever tired morning or evening with my lower back feeling like cut in two with alot of tension. My chest also had occasional sharp pains. I had seen doctors about it and after several analgisic trial i gave up. All these are fully gone. My wife that had acne is also taking it and says is working well for her.I also give my children one tsp twice daily daily my though with no health issues and they love it. I and my wife take one tbs morning and before going to bed. no mixture but take it whole from the spoon. not very sweet but we are comfortable." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=FIBROIDS_28347 /Remedies/molasses.rss18 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:10:12 EDT [YEA] Tina from Barcelona, Spain writes: "Thank you all for posting this news about unsulphured BSM. I've had fibroids growing inside me for over ten years, and now they are of multiple kinds too. My womb has grown to about 14 cm, which I was told by my gynecologist a week ago is the size of a 12-week pregnancy. My periods had turned into debilitating 2-day avalanches filled with large clots, followed by about 3 days of mostly whitish stuff. I wake up in the morning sometimes with a large bulge on my stomach, a result of a full bladder being pressed out by an enlarged womb. Seeing as I am 39 and still want to have a baby, a fertility doctor told me I should have a myomectomy right away. That is a very invasive surgery, and I will avoid it at all costs. A previous ob-gyn for years only told me we "would keep monitoring" the fibroids and never gave me any info on treating them with anything. Meanwhile the fibroids kept growing. "Let me know if/when you periods get heavy." They eventually did, I told her, and the answer was "we'll keep monitoring them." Not one doctor I've been to has made any connections between iron-deficiency and fibroids (or perhaps the potassium too has a role to play) or between fibers & carotenoids (found in beets and carrots) and fibroids (look this up online). What do these people go to med school for? Anyway, I was at once very skeptical and very hopeful when I read the major positive claims made on this site about UBSM, but I opt for natural remedies & solutions whenever possible. This was about 3 months ago now. To my great surprise and even greater joy, the results were immediate and excellent. I bought a bottle of unsulphured BSM at a health store (20% DV of iron, 15% of calcium, 10% of magnesium, 500 mg of potassium) on February 20, ONE day before my period. I have been taking 2 table spoons a day since then (though I confess some days I've forgotten the second spoon). Instead of the 2-day giant-clot-ridden horror of the previous year or so, I had a largely regular, 5-day period, with only a couple of very small clots. I felt less pain and had more energy. I was in utter disbelief at this very immediate result. I kept taking it to see if the same thing would happen the following month, and the answer is yes! Wow--thank god for mother nature and the people who know how it can benefit us--you all who have shared this wonderful remedy with me and many other women suffering from this problem--a painful problem that affects our work productivity as well as our fertility. (I feel I'm doing a commercial for this thing... that's what I felt about the other people who posted here when I first found this site, skeptical and cynical that I am... :-) ) Another apparent result, which I am in the midst of experiencing, is the return of my regular 28-day cycle. Recently, before the UBSM, my periods had started shrinking to 26 days. I am two days late, though there are signs of imminent arrival :-) and no, I am not pregnant, unless the Holy Ghost has paid a visit. My greatest hope of course is that the fibroids will also shrink, as some people here and in other sites have claimed has happened to them after they started taking UBSM. I will report back when I have my next ultrasound, or perhaps an MRI, which I read elsewhere are more accurate. I will also start loading up on those beets and carrots, both of which I love anyway. Incidentally, for those who ask how to take the molasses and complained about the taste: honestly, if you have a problem like this, you will take it straight in a spoon and say you loved it a thousand times. In any event, this is a sweet liquid--not your usual sweet, but rather a powerfully bittersweet taste, the kind our grandmothers, who probably didn't have fibroids, were used to. You can use it in your coffee, tea, and spread on toast (my three usual ways). You can put it on fruit as a dessert. You can put it in a smoothie. Think of it as your sugar from now on--that is, if you want to regulate your periods (and possibly, hopefully, all fingers crossed, shrink your fibroids). I wouldn't recommend the one spoon in a glass of water thing, especially if you don't like the taste of it--why prolong it? Sometimes I drink some water *after* taking my spoonful--that way you wash off the taste quickly. I do like the taste, actually, but of course anything you have every single day can get old quickly. As for the elimination of gray hair that some people claim also results from regular consumption of UBSM, I don't know if I am imagining things, but I have the impression it is helping with that too, though of course it is too soon to tell for sure. It is definitely not my main goal or concern, but I certainly won't mind it if it is indeed a side-effect! I hope to report good news on the fibroids in due course. THANK YOU ALL again for posting this information--I wish I had looked up natural cures for fibroids sooner! Good luck to everyone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=IRON_27928 /Remedies/molasses.rss19 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:38:23 EDT Luis from Cali, Colombia writes: "Guys, please check out iron content in your blackstrap molasses. Iron could mean too much ferritin in blood, potentially dangerous for hearth health. For your best days." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=FT_27647 /Remedies/molasses.rss20 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT Bonnie from Sanborn, IA writes: "Years ago I had a recipe with blackstrap molasses and a second ingredient to keep the webs out of the fruit trees. I would put the ingredients in a plastic jug and hang it in the tree. It worked wonders. Never had any webs kill the branches after that. My problem is that I cannot remember the second ingredient." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=ANEMIA_26320 /Remedies/molasses.rss21 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Jess from Columbus, OH writes: "My 22 month old was diagnosed as being anemic because of low iron count last month his iron count was 10pts the average is 12pts or higher. We had already been giving him high iron food and a vitamin with iron in it and nothing would bring the count up. The pediatrician gave us an iron drop supplement to give him, i didnt feel comfortable giving it to him because of all the side effects. Someone told me to try black strap molasses because it was high in iron. So i gave it a try and in 3 weeks his iron count went from 10pts to 14pts!!! We just gave it to him in his soymilk bottle." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=HEARTHEALTH_26246 /Remedies/molasses.rss22 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Anton from Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa writes: "I have recently suffered a myocardial infarction which resulted in cardiac arrest. I am a great believer in the healing and beneficial properties of crude molasses but when discussing the concept with dietitians they were concerned that the high sugar content would be detrimental to me in my case. Is this true? or can molasses have the wonder healing benefit to the heart muscle/ components and the vascular system in general?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=MDS_25926 /Remedies/molasses.rss23 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Karina from Munich, Bavaria/Germany writes: "Could anyone tell me if Demerara Sugar has the same health supporting properties as blackstrap molasses? With regards to blackstrap molasses is it important if the molasses comes from sugar beet or sugar cane? If anybody has insights on it would be great. Especially I would like to know what molasses people to to remedy their hormonal balance and hair growth. Thanks for any insights!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=BUY_25540 /Remedies/molasses.rss24 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT Earth Clinic from writes: "Our Where to Buy Blackstrap Molasses section has moved to its own new page: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/molasses-where-to-buy.html " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Remedies/molasses.html&name=ANEMIA_25056 /Remedies/molasses.rss25 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Angela from Greenwich, CT writes: "I have suffered from anemia for almost 20 years and I have taken iron supplements and changed my diet so that I can overcome this anemia. I have also had many tests done to try to find out the source. I recently found out about the Gluten and have removed gluten from my diet. I also read about mollases and its many great benefits and take 1 tablespoon daily. My energy has more than doubled with these two changes in my diet and my periods are not as long and as painful! I have a feeling that the gluten has been robbing my body of its nutrition and adding the mollases has helping my body recover! I am so grateful to have found out about this product and this website!"