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  Re: Baking Soda for a Kidney Infection

12 days ago
Posted by Art (California) on 06/21/2025

Hi Pam W,

One tablespoon of baking soda taken in a glass of water will give most people diarrhea. I have seen a half tablespoon cause diarrhea in some people.

Art

  Re: Post-Menopausal Weight Gain

12 days ago
Posted by Christi (MN) on 06/21/2025

Anyone know how long this takes to work. I have been taking it for several weeks and no weight loss, only gain. I eat an anti inflammatory diet, but still about 20 lbs. over.

  Re: Frankincense Essential Oil for Plantar Fibroma

12 days ago
Posted by Al (WA) on 06/21/2025

Hi just wondering how dud it go with the frankincense oil for the planta fibroma. I have one size of a pea and worried. Thanks.

Art's Melatonin Gel - Ok to Sub Vodka for Gin?

12 days ago
Posted by Renee (Bergen Co, NJ) on 06/21/2025

I'm planning to make Melatonin Gel, and I'm wondering if I can substitute vodka for the gin. I don't care to buy a bottle of gin if I don't need to. Thanks!

  Re: Oscar's 15 Year BHT Protocol

12 days ago
Posted by Duh (Melburn, Floduh) on 06/21/2025
★★★★★

I'm going to have to discard a lot of what Oscar has inputted in regards to BHT. First, it is FAT-SOLUBLE. It's not water-soluble. If there are signs of it working without any form of oil or food then imagine the results when PROPERLY taking it with oil/fat. Second (long-winded) --
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is lipophilic, antiviral, and processed via the liver's phase I and II pathways (cytochrome P450).
Milk thistle (silymarin/silibinin) is:
  • Hepatoprotective
  • Antioxidant
  • Enhances glutathione levels
  • Reduces lipid peroxidation, including from lipid-soluble toxins
So in clinical hepatology, combining a liver-taxing lipophilic compound (like BHT) with a hepatoprotective like milk thistle is actually standard practice. Conclusion based on pharmacology: Milk thistle should protect the liver from oxidative stress BHT may generate, making it a logical partner.
So Why Do Sites Like EarthClinic Oppose This Combo?
Here's where it gets more speculative — and more ideological:
Theories Behind Their Caution:
Theory Reasoning
P450 interaction Milk thistle modulates (not inhibits) certain cytochrome P450 enzymes (e.g., CYP3A4, CYP2C9). Some speculate this could interfere with BHT metabolism → reducing its antiviral activation.
“Energetic” conflict Alternative/folk health spaces sometimes view BHT as “synthetic/unnatural” and milk thistle as “restorative/natural” — ideologically they treat them as opposing tools.
Herx masking Some claim milk thistle may blunt Herx reactions from BHT, leading users to misinterpret viral load status (this is anecdotal).
Detox interference (theoretical)
No clinical or preclinical data shows that milk thistle blocks, inactivates, or harms the function of BHT
No studies suggest hepatotoxicity or synergy failure between the two
If milk thistle enhances phase II detox too early, it might reduce BHT's systemic residence time. Again, this is speculative.
Unless you're relying on BHT to stay active longer (e.g., for extended antiviral saturation), milk thistle is not contraindicated — and in fact, could reduce the risk of lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress caused by chronic BHT use.

  Re: L Carnitine

12 days ago
Posted by Jerry (Miramar fl) on 06/21/2025

No matter how old the posts are, it does not change the fact of what acetyl l-carnitine can do for the human body. It's excellent for brain zaps, which people have been experiencing a lot lately, due to newer lifestyles, focusing on phones, computers, for too long. These electric sensations in the brain, and sometimes down the spine. Sometimes it's 'heard' as a loud 'bang', or 'thunderclap', in the brain. Some people say that they have seen things that they know isnt really there..you may think you have a tumor. I believe it's a game-changer for the overworked, stressful brain.

  Re: Baking Soda for a Kidney Infection

12 days ago
Posted by Pam W (TX) on 06/21/2025

Be careful with too much baking soda! I couldn't remember if I was supposed to take 1 tsp or TBLS - took the tablespoon with water before bed and experienced what my Apple Watch and googling appears to be AFib. My heartbeat was irregular for about 4 hours in the middle of the night. I also have HBP. Since then, I've been afraid to to the 1 tsp in water….do not want to experience that again.

  Re: Magnesium for Stuttering

13 days ago
Posted by Cathie (Orlando, Florida ) on 06/21/2025

Hi, it's great to know you're getting improvements with your stuttering. What type of magnesium is good for stuttering?

Thank you!

  Re: Hydrogen Peroxide for Pets

13 days ago
Posted by Jacquelyn (NY ) on 06/21/2025

Vicky, do you use honey with peroxide when giving to chickens?

  Re: Scabies

13 days ago
Posted by RidgeRunner (ALABAMA, United States) on 06/21/2025

The mites you are referring to that the call "incurable" and the only thing you can to is to treat the immune system are called demodex mites. That might be somthing to consider. Every animal has a form of demodrx mites, including humans. They are passed from mother to offspring during the birthing process, skin to skin contact, and breast feeding. Most people don't have any symptoms and never even know they are there...others who have a weakened immune system can't fight them effectively causing them to get out of hand.

  Re: Boric Acid and Probiotics for BV

13 days ago
Posted by Sobeide (Los Angeles, CA) on 06/21/2025

Hello, how much boric acid do you put into the mixture before pouring them into the ice tray?

  Re: Reishi for Wheezing and Allergies

13 days ago
Posted by Scott (Wisconsin) on 06/20/2025

Does it have to be extract, or would a powder work at maybe a tablespoon or about?

  Re: Multiple Remedies for Barretts

13 days ago
Posted by Vickie (Illinois) on 06/20/2025

How is this going? Did you do the hydrogen peroxide? I have been considering it as well.

  Re: DMSO Interaction with Plastic Parts for Joint Replacements

13 days ago
Posted by Rita (South Dakota) on 06/20/2025

I see everyone commenting on the possible reactions with metal but what about the plastic parts to a joint replacement?

  Re: Curaderm for BCC

13 days ago
Posted by Elizabeth (DE) on 06/20/2025

You have a doctor that supports Curaderm? That is amazing. I can't find a doctor to support this. Please tell me more.

  Re: Apple Cider Vinegar, Baking Soda, Vitamin C for Basal Cell Carcinoma

13 days ago
Posted by Elizabeth (DE) on 06/20/2025

Hello Patricia. I know this is an old post, but I am just now reading it. I hope it reaches you. Please tell me how you mixed these products and what type of Vitamin C crystals did you use. Any specific brand? I am so confused because there are so many. Thanks.

  Topical Borax for Sprained Ankle and Arthritis

15 days ago
Posted by JR (Michigan) on 06/18/2025

Julie,

How exactly did you use this combo? I'd like to try it on my Plantar Fasciitis.

JR

  Re: DMSO

15 days ago
Posted by STAVROS (GREECE) on 06/18/2025

Hallo Please can you give some more details about DMSO?Yo take it orally?doses? Thanks

 Re: What Remedies Can Help Hair Loss After Menopause?

15 days ago
Posted by Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 06/18/2025

Dear Jacqueline,

For many months I was using taking a daily infusion (strong tea) of red raspberry leaf and nettle. After a while I realized I had a lot of new hair growth. Nettle is known to help with hair growth. But the combo with red raspberry leaf may have been helpful. I am 58, post menopausal, and have lots less hair than I used to as well.

~Mama to Many~

  Re: Giardia in Dogs

15 days ago
Posted by Pam E. (SW Calif. Desert) on 06/18/2025
★★★★★

Cold-Pressed Organic Coconut Oil;

Pure MSM;

Nutribiotic's liquid GrapeFruit Seed Extract (liquid, 33% GFSE + 67% glycerin {essential buffer)

Oregano Oil

About 20 yrs ago I found these remedies on a dog-breeder's website after one of my dogs proved positive for it after having lost 10 lbs (went form 70 to 60 lbs).

She would NOT swallow ANYTHING containing the pills prescribed by conv. vet., so I looked online. Read an article saying that drug is not very affective for Giardia, & that it's Very Bitter! Then found the article sharing natural treatments....

I used the top 3 I listed, as I already had them. The 4th is one my sister later told me she uses for her dogs after they go hiking & swim in a place where they always pick Giardia up. I recall each of them was recommended as effective alone ... but I had 3 n hand, & they're all safe to use, so gave all of them to both my dogs (both showed symptoms I now recognized) mixed in their food w/ water....

PLUS, I gave the one diagnosed an extra feeding daily for a week (along with the nat. meds.), & she gained all her lost weight back that week, & did NOT loose weight after I stopped treating the Giardia!


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