http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/vitamin_c.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Supplements/vitamin_c.rss Vitamin C Cures and Side Effects. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:23:22 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SCIATICA_38576 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss1 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:32:32 EST [YEA] Kathleen from Chicago, Illinois writes: "Hi, This is only the second time that I have posted, and I wanted to thank you for your kind words regarding my first post. I promised that I would update everyone IF I was able to finally conquer sciatica. Well, I DID IT! I said that I was going to try Magnesium as suggested on your site. Didn't seem to help me. What finally did the trick was "flooding" with Vitamin C per Dr. Frederick Klenner's web site, Doctor Yourself. Please check out the testimonal under Back Pain (at the bottom of that page). Unlike the testimonial, I was not completely out of pain on the fourth day; it took me six days. I took two grams (2,000 milligrams) every hour I was awake. What I finally figured out was that the man that wrote the testimonial was taking a teaspoon every hour (that's four grams). Just in case you are concerned at the high level of Vitamin C, it is a water soluble vitamin which the body will throw off if it can't use it. There is no known Vitamin C toxicity to humans. The reason it worked is very simple. I had a Vitamin C deficiency severe enough to cause sciatica. Wish I had known that before! What I also didn't realize was that the intermittent backaches that I have had in the last five years or so were also a Vitamin C deficiency and a precursor to the more severe sciatica! I have not had even a hint of a backache since I began treating the sciatica. I am now on a maintenance dosage of Vitamin C of about 10 grams per day (still working out exact amount) which I will remain on for the rest of my life. You know when the body cannot use the level of Vitamin C that you are taking. You get diarreha and just cut back a bit until you have the right level for you. This is what is so critical that I learned from the web site and my horrifying experience. Humans, monkeys, guinea pigs, and fruit bats don't produce their own Vitamin C, but without it, we will die. The web site is based on the Linus Pauling branch of medicine named Orthomolecular Medicine. It was Linus Pauling's theory that we probably began our journey in the tropics and had a more than adequate supply of fruits and therefore Vitamin C. At some point, a differential in our DNA eliminated our ability to produce Vitamin C and worked to our advantage (our bodies didn't have to do double duty and produce Vitamin C as long as we had an adequate supply) until we moved out of the tropics. That's when we got into trouble, big, big trouble. I could go on and on, but I would just like to close with this. Other than knowing that Linus Pauling was the primary advocate for Vitamin C and was marginalized, I didn't know anything about him. He is the only human being that won not one but two Nobel Prizes in two separate areas, the first was Chemistry, and the second was Peace. Also, his work was the basis used to work out DNA! He is probably the most gifted scientist this country has ever produced. So, what was wrong with him? Was he dishonest? Was he not sane? What is going on. He made the unfortunate choice to advocate for Peace during the McCarthy era and was labeled a socialist. The government went so far as to revoke his passport for a few weeks, but changed their minds so that he could pick up his Peace prize. The second reason is that the medical establishment including pharmaceuticals have no financial gain in health. There is money in illness; there isn't money in health (sorry, I've forgotten where I read that). Check Pauling's biography on Wikipedia. Check out Klenner on the front page of Doctor Yourself under the Orthomolecular Medicine link and then History on that site. Klenner worked out that Vitamin C only works in large doses throughout his long, illustrious career. My primary reason for advocating natural alternatives for myself is safety. It was a blood pressure generic Lisinopril that triggered my sciatica and my descent into an unfathonable Dante's inferno. I will use SAFE alternatives in the future as often as possible. Good health to everyone this year! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=PREGNANCY_36945 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss2 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:52:36 EST [YEA] Mary Grace from Chicago, Il writes: "After reading the rules for posting, I'm sorry I can't put a link here to the website that explains the benefits of Vitamin C but hopefully by just googling Dr. Klenner, you can find this information. He did a study of pregnant women taking Vitamin C and 100% came through without miscarrying. I am 5 weeks pregnant now with my 9th child and have always taken Vitamin C through pregnancies. My mother had 5 children and she used to take high doses of Vitamin C. There are such great benefits so for those that are concerned, please do a little more research and don't stop taking your C." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=BV_36517 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:46:51 EST [YEA] Jeff from Pawtucket, Ri writes: "Vitamin C cured my wifes' bacterial vaginosis. She used 250mg of ascorbic acid by breaking off 1/4 of a 1000mg caplet and using it as a suppository. Within one day the odor was gone. She plans on continuing this for a week or so to make sure it's gone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=AVC_35328 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss4 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:48:27 EST [QUESTION] Britt Stevens from Philadelphia, Ms writes: "Hi Where can i purchase alkaline vitamin c? I want to make sure i buy the correct type." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_35153 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:49 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Rupa from Canada, On writes: "Does Vitamin C causes hair fall? I have been asked by doctor to take iron tablet as my hair was falling. I learned that iron tab (300mg) taken with Vitamin C helps to absorb iron (folic acid) faster. So I took together Vitamin C and iron tablet. But to my surprise my hair fall increased as never before. The rate of fall is higher. I almost lost so many hair. I am confused why it is so. May be Vitamin C is acidic in nature and that may causes hair fall? Or It is some thing like fall is the season for hair fall too?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_34467 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss6 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:42:37 EST [QUESTION] Rahul from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India writes: "side effect of vitamin c on polio affected person i sir/madam, my name is Rahul and i am handicapped (affected by polio) my age 20 years. And i have polio since i was 5years. i read an article on internet of Dr. klenner about vitamin C helps to cure polio but the amount of vitamin C is mentioned is very high (400mg) per kilogram of weight in every 2hours so i just want to if i take vitamin C in such massive amount then is ther a chances of any side effects and what are they? please help me.Thanking you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_33117 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss7 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:36:38 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Jean from Redding, Ca, Usa writes: "I have a very odd situation. Vitamin C causes strange side effects in me and my children. These include small, hard nodules in our fingers, sores in our mouths and bruising on our arms. I am 49, but it has always been this way. my children have the same symptoms. My dad has gout ( I have never had any symptoms of that), but I wonder if the two conditions could be related? Has anyone else had anything like this?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=HOWTO_32249 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss8 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Lilydy from Alice Springs, Australia writes: "Hi I just want to ask if anyone has an idea how to make your own sodium ascorbate? I read somewhere about mixing equal amount of baking soda and ascorbic acid, is this correct? Any suggestion will be appreciated as it is expensive here to buy the commercial ones. Thanks." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=HOW_38782 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss9 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:00:53 EST [YEA] Rebekah from Athens, Ga writes: "YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN VITAMIN C POWDER!!!! Do this at home and you will know you are taking a high quality supplement straight from the source. Organic citrus fruits have all the good stuff in their pulp and peel. -Cut the peels into thin strips and lay them out on cheesecloth, or use a dehydrator to dry out the peels. After a few days, or when fully dry, put the dried peels into a coffee grinder to make into a powder. One spoonfull is said to be all you need for a whole day. Add the powder to your food or drinks, store in an airtight container. You can use organic grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, lemons or limes. :-) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=NITRATES_28346 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss10 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:08:29 EDT [QUESTION] Luis from Cali, Colombia writes: "Nitrosamines, potentially cancerous, are generated in conditions of a lot of acidity, and therefore, the stomach is a suitable place for it by the presence of gastric juices. The reaction of the nitrates (some vegetables) with the amines (hot cooked proteins, fish and fermented products) that exist in food produces nitrosamines. Without the presence of greases or lipids vitamin C reacts with nitrates in the acid middle generating nitric oxide (good for your arteries and blood pressure), but in presence of greases and oxygen nitrosamines appear, between 8 and 140 times more than without vitamin C addition. According to the study that I add below, my first conclusion is that I should not eat or take juice extracts of lettuce, beetrot, radish, celery, spinach (high-nitrate vegetables), cabbage, parsley (medium-nitrate vegetables) and broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower (low-nitrate vegetables), along with foods, but among foods, adding vitamin C (generates nitric oxide), and not to consume any grease neither animal protein just then. My second conclusion is that I should not take vitamin C along with large foods. - Am I right? I would like to know other opinions. Thanks. I include abstract of the original study. GUT Journal Gastric cancer Fat transforms ascorbic acid from inhibiting to promoting acid-catalysed N-nitrosation E Combet1, S Paterson1, K Iijima1, J Winter1, W Mullen2, A Crozier2, T Preston3 and K E L McColl1 1 Division of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, Western Infirmary, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland 2 Plant Products and Human Nutrition Group, Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, Graham Kerr Building, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland 3 Stable Isotope Biochemistry Laboratory, SUERC, East Kilbride, Scotland Correspondence to: Professor Kenneth E L McColl, Medical Sciences, Western Infirmary, Glasgow G11 6NT, Scotland, UK; k.e.l.mccoll@clinmed.gla.ac.uk Background: The major potential site of acid nitrosation is the proximal stomach, an anatomical site prone to a rising incidence of metaplasia and adenocarcinoma. Nitrite, a pre-carcinogen present in saliva, can be converted to nitrosating species and N-nitroso compounds by acidification at low gastric pH in the presence of thiocyanate. Aims: To assess the effect of lipid and ascorbic acid on the nitrosative chemistry under conditions simulating the human proximal stomach. Methods: The nitrosative chemistry was modelled in vitro by measuring the nitrosation of four secondary amines under conditions simulating the proximal stomach. The N-nitrosamines formed were measured by gas chromatography, ion-trap tandem mass spectrometry, while nitric oxide and oxygen levels were measured amperometrically. Results: In absence of lipid, nitrosative stress was inhibited by ascorbic acid through conversion of nitrosating species to nitric oxide. Addition of ascorbic acid reduced the amount of N-nitrosodimethylamine formed by fivefold, N-nitrosomorpholine by >1000-fold, and totally prevented the formation of N-nitrosodiethylamine and N-nitrosopiperidine. In contrast, when 10% lipid was present, ascorbic acid increased the amount of N-nitrosodimethylamine, N-nitrosodiethylamine and N-nitrosopiperidine formed by approximately 8-, 60- and 140-fold, respectively, compared with absence of ascorbic acid. Conclusion: The presence of lipid converts ascorbic acid from inhibiting to promoting acid nitrosation. This may be explained by nitric oxide, formed by ascorbic acid in the aqueous phase, being able to regenerate nitrosating species by reacting with oxygen in the lipid phase. Keywords: cancer; diet, gastro-oesophageal junction, nitrite; nitrosation " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_27197 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss11 Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT Brian from Fort Worth, Tx writes: "for those running out and buying vitamin c at wallmart or even health food stores, theres one thing you need to know, almost all vitamin c supplements contain ascorbic acid, not vitamin c. whole food vitamin c in citrus or plant form is expensive, ascorbic acid as found in cheap supplements is made in a lab. a quick look at the ingredients label of this crap and you see its made from chemicals and crushed rock of all things. ascorbic acid depletes your body of b12, vitamin a and copper. drug companys have flooded the market with this crap and few people seem to know it, my doctor didnt even know it." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=GH_26820 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss12 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Cesar from Panama writes: "I was diagnose with genital herpes around 1996, from that time I had to take medicine for that every 3 repetitions by year. In 2001 I started to take a daily dose of 500mg of Vit C, and after 9 years my genital herpes never returned. I continue taking Vit C without any side effects." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=RF_25182 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss13 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Abby from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA writes: "I've been reading the posts about Vitamin C. I have taken absorbic acid Vit. C for at least six years with no difficulty. I take 6000mg -- 2 1000mg tabs 3 times a day. I have also tested my pH in the past and it was within normal limits. Does this mean that this kind of Vit. C is alright for me? I just starting taking coconut oil and apple cider vinegar. Will these counteract the acid effect of the absorbic acid? I really do not want to buy the more expensive Vit. C if I am okay with the one I'm taking." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SKIN_24528 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss14 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Patti from Ewing , NJ writes: "Vitamin C and youthful skin: I knew someone who used to take Vitamin C crystals several times a day. He looked so young and his skin was always glowing and healthy. He was 40 at the time and played sports so he was in the sun a lot. He told me the he took the vitamin C for a lot of reasons but a bonus was that it worked on the collegan in the skin. He explained it this way. If your skin is the bricks, the collagen would be the morter between the bricks. As you age the mortar (Collagen) breaks down and things start to sag. But the vitamin C works to keep that collagen firm. Naturally I started taking the Vitamin C right away. This was over 12 years ago. I take Ester C, and have gradually increased my dosage up to 5000 mgs a day. I will take 2 500 mg capsules upon waking, then with all three meals, then at bedtime. This amount works for me and I learned a lot about it from reading the works of Linus Pauling. I found that I was the one who didn't get all of the virus's and colds going around. I used to get sore throats all the time, no matter what the season, which sometimes led to wicked strept throat. No more. I'm sure this is because of the Ester C. I'm almost 51, and no one has guessed my age to be in my 40s yet. I keep my age to myself but not the benefits of vitamin C!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_21899 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss15 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Catherine from Seattle, WA writes: "I was fighting a sinus infection last week after landing in California and went to a Whole Foods to get some Vitamin C. I decided to get Emergen-C to add to water because it had a really tempting fruity flavor. Immediately after taking my first packet (which was delicious), I felt a weird sensation in my head and then I got really edgy (as in bad mood edgy). I read the ingredients on the box and sure enough, the vitamin C used in this brand is Aspartic acid, an excitotoxin. The Emergen-C also contained "natural flavors", aka MSG. I waited 24 hours and tried again to see if I would have the same side effects. Again, within a minute of drinking the packet, I got the same sensation in my head. My question is, are you doing more good or harm to the body when you take this form of vitamin c?!! Also, does Whole Foods know what they're selling? I thought they had stricter standards than most health food stores about supplements! I now need to check the ingredients on the dissolvable vitamin c from Trader Joe's that I have at home to see if it's the same stuff. GRRRR!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=ASTHMAALLERGIES_20724 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss16 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Elaine from Chicago, IL writes: "I added Baking Soda to my ACV treatment and had many of the side effects others mention on this site. Baking Soda lowers Vitamin C levels and this can lead to symptoms of scurvy. I had to do a lot of research to find this out. I woke up with a purple spot/bruise on my leg and that convinced me, as I had not bumped into anything to bruise myself. The purple bruise looking spot is a sign of scurvy. Luckily, it was recommened to me to take Vitamin C for Constipation. I was sooo sick (my asthma was out of control) last night and the night before. I did not know that Vitamin C actually helps Astmatics. I took 6 mgs of Vitamin C last night in error. I picked up the wrong size of measuring spoon!!..luckily! I had been up the prior two nights coughing up mucus, but last night I slept through the night. I couldn't figure it out since I needed to take bendryl the other nights just to not choke on the mucus. It appears that the 6 mg of Vitamin C did it's job to replenish my Vitamin C and to help with my asthma. I woke up with the usual morning junk to cough up and spit out. I took 1000 mg of vitamin C and it stopped this problem dead in it's tracks. People need to read about what vitamin C does, especially for people with Asthma and food allergies. Also, the baking soda should NOT be recommended on this site. It depletes the Vitamin C. If someone is already low in Vitamin C it can cause Survy Symptoms as it did in me. I love this site, but I think promoting Baking Soda that depletes Vitamin C is wrong. Also, I love Apple Cider Vinegar and it is promoted her as the top natural relief, but I never hear any talk of vitamin C. It works wonders for Asthma, Hay fever and a load of Respiratory illnesses and other illnesses. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=DREAM_20694 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss17 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Amy from Kingston, ON, Canada writes: "Dream Inducer: I stumbled upon this years ago when I was taking as much as possible to battle a nasty cold bug, but chewable vitamin C tablets (500mg) right before bed produce vivid dreams. I occasionally have some just before bed for fun, and it never fails." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_19938 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss18 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Christine from Virginia Beach, VA writes: "Have been reading your Vitamin C section; I do so wish you would have a link to Dr. Klenner's paper on Vitamin C, particularly the pregnancy section. Dr. K. was able to help expectant mothers who would have died otherwise by prescribing Vitamin C for them. In fact, the mothers who took Dr. Klenner's prescribed doses of Vitamin C had no stretch marks and easy births. Sometimes you need an objective health professional to tell you whether taking Vitamin C is related to symptoms that you are experiencing. Or is it a component of the Vitamin C, such as aspartic acid, or the type of Vitamin C you are taking? E.g. taking straight ascorbic acid in water can corrode your digestive tract because Vitamin C is an acid. That's why it's usually buffered with sodium. If you take calcium ascorbate, be sure to balance it with magnesium citrated (magnesium oxide is not readily absorbed). As for a person being "allergic" to Vitamin C, that is impossible. Vitamin C is a universal detoxifier. High doses of Vitamin C are used to stop hayfever. It has to be a component of the tablet, not the Vitamin C, that is causing an allergic reaction." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=IB_19843 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss19 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Donna from Port Huron, MI writes: "We do backpacking in remote areas in northern Michigan where mosquitoes and black flies can make a trip unbearable. I read about taking Vitamin B6 to prevent bites, tried it and found it completely successful. But one time when backpacking with our daughter, I had forgotten the B6 but was taking Vitamin C up to my bowel tolerance level for a specific medical problem. So my blood and cells were full of Vitamin C. I noticed that my daughter's legs were covered with mosquitoes and black flies and in a few minutes, each bite would swell up and become red. I was surrounded by flies and mosquitoes but either I was not bitten (I did not feel anything) or I did not have any reaction. I think that the mosquitoes do not like the high acid content of the blood (I was taking the acidic form of Vitamin C). In addition, when cell and tissue fluid are saturated with Vitamin C, edemas will be removed by the body very quickly. I think this probably is why bites either do not swell or do not last very long if people are taking Vitamin C." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=HF_19753 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss20 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Spence from Sparta, Tn writes: "In reference to C side effects I have a heart failure problem and I mega dose alot of supplements for this condition. In regards to Vitamin C I normally take 6000mg divided into 3 doses daily. In the winter during cold season I increase my doseage to 9000mg daily to ward off colds etc. I personally use vitamin C with rose hips absorbic acid capsules. The only side effects I am aware of not to say there may be others is loose bowel movements if you injest more C than your body can handle. No big deal. Just back off a little. I also found in my case I can gradually build back up slowly with no more of these issues. While we know the C vitamin is a plus for many ailments you might want to consider a B complex supplement as well. I personally prefer the 100mg complex capsules and take them 3 times a day with the C. The benefits are numerous. But hey! I'm no doctor. I just know what works for me. One more tip if I may. Mega doses of water soluable vitamins for the most part are safe within reason where as oil base supplements is a whole different can of worms and should be monitored carefully. Spence" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SIDEEFFECTS_19669 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss21 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] Philip Lim from Makati, Philippines writes: "Can vitamin c cause urinary tract burning sensation and hair lose? I take 1000 mg daily for one year. is it overdose? Im 45 yrs old." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SD_19228 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss22 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Sarah from Troy, MI writes: "Hello Everyone. I love Earthclinic, thanks to all for this great source of information. I have been struggling with skin related conditions, on my face and especially on my hands for over 3 years. Last night I tried the vitamin C and aloe vera mix, and I am happy to report that it has helped me greatly. Here is a little background of my problem, for which I have been to several doctors and have used a number of medications and remedies. Every time I think I have figured out what it is and start using a remedy with some level of success, the condition changes, for example, I identify something as ringworm and start treating it, soon, I see warts and then, as I treat the warts, something similar to ringworm starts spreading all over my hands, but know it does not not have the characteristic round pattern of ringworm. I am convinced that it is immune system related, it itches like crazy and the little blisters/wounds ooze some clear liquid. I have noticed that it worsens during winter. Last night it got to a point in which I could not stand the itching and discomfort, so I searched here and decided to try mixing aloe vera (leaf) and vitamin C powder (sodium ascorbate) and rub it on my hands really well, in addition, I took 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper. I am happy to report that the itching stopped almost instantly and the blisters seem to be starting to heal." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SD_19185 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss23 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Ken from Gold Coast, QLD writes: "I found that 3% H202 helped me with my pneumonia and airway track infections which I have had twice this year: My breathing is so much better. Also found it to move on sore throats and blocked noses from flu..gone instantly: I use it daily as spray inhaler: And I will find it does so much more: Change: Vitamin C Powder: IT WORKS and simple It worked for me: Skin cancers gone Now another that is wonderful is Vitamin C powder....great to move on skin cancers, boils, warts and many many other things....Method to use the powder is to wet infection by either sorbaline or olive oil....then taken a large pinch of Vit C dust and rub into the infected area keep rubbing until it turns into paste then keep rubbing until it disapates......do each day until skin cancer moves away: It worked for me: Skin cancer is just a virus...I also have heard that it also helps with cancers within... NOTE: Now it must not be used on Kemo people to use it.....as it will not work..it will crystalize inside ones body: The powder can be taken orally with water or juice it can be purchased from either a chemist or health food stores for around $10 Aus And it does much more: Injections of high dosage Vit C into infected area's also helps for ones who R ill...I also wonder about aids plus other viruses and infections? Much more Ken " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=SPIDERBITES_18173 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss24 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] WT from Spartanburg, SC writes: "Vitamin C is truly a medicine to take everywhere you go. I've used it for a spider bite I got while canoeing down a creek. My arm swelled and hurt and I didn't realize why at first. It finally dawned on me that I had brushed a limb at the start of the trip and spiders galore fell in the boat with me. Evidently one bit me! I took 3-4G every 1.5 hours or so after getting home and continued the next day. Never got any signs of overdosing ie gas or diarrhea. I estimate I took 40G over 24 hours! It killed most of the swelling by nightfall the day of the trip! Also had an employee get stung by a wasp. He told me the last time he got bit he had to go to the hospital. I gave him 5G and sent let him leave. He told me in an hour or so the pain and swelling had diminished greatly. He didn't have anymore vitamin C but he didn't need to visit the hospital!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Supplements/vitamin_c.html&name=COLDS_18020 /Supplements/vitamin_c.rss25 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Lisa from Liverpool, New York USA writes: "Colds and Allergies My children usually get sick at the beginning of the spring and the beginning of fall... most likely allergies. They also usually get whatever sickness is going around school. For the last year, I've been successfully giving my 6 and 8 year olds 500 mgs of vitamin c under the recommendation from the Linus Pauling Foundation. They love the chewables (ascorbic acid). They havent gotten sick AT ALL in that time. Meanwhile, my 13 year old has gotten broncitis and pneumonia who refuses to take the vitamin c. I've been trying to get her to take the vitamin c but she is not big into the taste of the chewables and doesn't like taking pills. Everytime she gets sick, I try to reason with her that the other two are not getting sick anymore, and in fact, NONE of us are, so why is she the only one in our house getting sick?? It used to go from one of us to the next and the next like a domino effect. Now, it's just her.( My husband and I take 2000 mg of Vitamin C per day, also recommeded by the Linus Pauling Institute) "