Re: Borax and Estradiol
14 days agoHi Carrie,
Based on reports on EC and on the web, borax appears to have cumulative effects for the first three months or so of use and that is generally the testing period that people seem to give it for arthritis, but if you stop using it, the arthritis generally comes back over time and I confirmed this in a recent test I did by stopping borax for months after it had kept me in remission from psoriatic arthritis for over 18 years.
So if your intent is to potentially rebalance specific hormones, the above may be a type of guide that you can discuss with your doctor.
Art
How to Improve Fine Motor Skills With Hands?
15 days agoDear Earth Clinic,
Do you have any suggestions to improve fine motor skills with the hands? Arthritis, lyme, age, etc has effected my hands and control of them and also for fine things. Shaky when holding a cup. And slight loss of control of hands and fingers. I am not sure if this has to do with the brain, spinal cord, mercury tooth fillings affecting the brain. Any suggestions to improve the hands and motor skills? Thank you
Re: Borax and Estradiol
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15 days agoHeavy Metal Detox for Autism
15 days agoGreetings, I am concerned about my son. He's 34 yr old and he has Higher Functioning Autism. I've been his #1 advocate since he was born and throughout his life. He was diagnosed with autism at 27 months old. As an adult on the spectrum he has recently learned that he is being tracked .. he also is experiencing higher levels of anxiety. It's clear to me from all the research I've done, in specifically the year of which he was born 1992, that in these vaccine there were HIGHER levels of MANY metals and nanotechnology as with the COVID vaccine and I have to help him remove as much as possible.. oclearly he's effected and I am his only hope in finding the best safest way to guide him. Please advise me. We are willing to travel if NEEDED. I appreciate all that you do and what you can do to help my son. Susan White
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15 days agoRe: Black Salve for Tumors in Pets
15 days agowhen using Black salve I have found that putting a bit of coconut oil on it helps releive the pain significantly, and after the tumor drops out, immediatley fill the hole with coco oil- it stops the pain and speeds healing, more often than not it will leave a minimal scar- if any.
Re: Stopping Blood Thinners for Alternatives
16 days agoHi Lora,
Based on the study I wrote about previously in the link below, 2000 FU is not likely to offer any measurable benefit to cholesterol lowering or anti-arteriosclerotic effects.
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/high-dose-nattokinase-for-atherosclerosis.html
In the above study, one group involved in the study were given 3600 FU's and another group was given 10, 800 FU's of nattokinase. Here is a relevant quote from the study :
' The “lower dose” nattokinase group received 3, 600 FU (fibrinolytic units) per day. In the study, that dose was found to be ineffective for improving cholesterol/lipid levels or slowing the progression of atherosclerosis. Researchers reported that the 3, 600 FU/day group did not significantly lower lipids or suppress plaque progression, whereas the much higher 10, 800 FU/day dose did show significant benefits. '
So if you are planning on using nattokinase to reduce atherosclerosis and or cholesterol, 2000 FU's/day is not likely to be effective.
Regarding taking niacin at 500 mg/day, you didn't specify what type of niacin, so I have to assume that it is nicotinic acid. While that dose of nicotinic can offer health benefit, it is essentially a pharmacological dose and it also carriesmultiple health risks with it that you should be aware of, possibly to the liver as discussed here :
At 500 mg/day, nicotinic acid moves beyond a simple vitamin dose and into a pharmacologic range.
Potential concerns include:
- Liver stress or liver injury
- Risk is higher with:
- sustained/extended-release forms
- alcohol use
- pre-existing liver disease
- combining with other hepatotoxic substances
- Insulin resistance / higher blood sugar
- Can worsen glucose control in susceptible people.
- Elevated uric acid
- May trigger gout in predisposed individuals.
- Gastrointestinal irritation
- Gastritis or ulcer aggravation can occur.
- Possible arrhythmia or blood pressure effects
- Usually uncommon, but possible in sensitive individuals.
- Risk is higher with:
Immediate-release vs sustained-release
This matters a lot:
- Immediate-release nicotinic acid
- More flushing
- Generally considered less liver-toxic than sustained-release at equivalent doses.
- Sustained/extended-release niacin
- Less flushing
- Greater liver risk.
Monitoring
If someone uses 500 mg/day regularly, many clinicians would consider periodic monitoring of:
- liver enzymes (AST/ALT)
- fasting glucose or HbA1c
- uric acid
Interaction with the PHL
Relative to your PHL framework:
- niacin may support aspects of lipid metabolism and NAD-related pathways,
- but high-dose nicotinic acid can also increase oxidative/metabolic stress in some individuals if overdone.
- Since your PHL already includes NR or NMN for NAD+ support, adding substantial nicotinic acid may not always produce additive benefit and may increase side-effect burden.
Important distinction
“Nicotinic acid” is different from:
- Niacinamide (less flushing, different effects)
- NR (nicotinamide riboside)
- NMN
Those forms behave differently biologically and have different risk profiles.
For many people, 500 mg/day is tolerated, but it is not generally considered a trivial or purely nutritional dose.
You are describing several different health issues, chelation, atherosclerosis and blood thinning/clotting and I am not quite sure which one you want to address, but if it is the atherosclerosis, it will likely require a significantly higher dose of nattokinase than the 2000 FU's you were previously taking. Such a higher dose can potentially reduce fibrin which stabilizes clots. So from my point of view, I would consider nattokinase as more of a helper in dissolving blood clots than a blood thinner.
The higher dosing of niacin may offer some modest anti-clotting effects.
Others that can be useful for fighting atherosclerosis are:
1. Omega 3 with high EPA
2. Aged Garlic Extract
3. Vitamin K2M7
4. Magnesium Glycinate
5. Cocoa Flavanols
Art
Re: Kefir Grains for Jock Itch
16 days agoRe: GLP Injection Side Effects
16 days agoI tried it and I am ready to move away from it. I want to go back to my intermittent fasting and I want to try the myo-inositol. I am sorry that I missed these responses Life has been lifing and I have suffered a separation(side effects), death in the family and job loss. It's been a challenge. Thank you for all of the responses.
Re: GLP Injection Side Effects
16 days agoWhat brand did you use? Can you purchase on Amazon or health food store? I was going to start using Berberine again but the not going to the bathroom is hard. I was using 1/2 of the half dose of Ozempic .125 but I am always nauseated. I have lost weight but my apron belly is still there and I have no energy to work out. When I was a little heavier I could workout but my I was still tired from menopause and sleep was non existent. I really don't know what to do because I want my liver to be good as well.
Nasal Rinse for Blocked Eustachian Tubes
16 days agoAfter years of one ear being blocked, I finally thought to treat this problem as part of a big picture problem, a sinus issue. Thus far, I have tried the Neti Pot once or twice a day. This has done more for me that anything else in clearing up that blockage issue. It lasts throughout the day the effects until I do it again the next morning. It is much better than any prescription given by doctors. My next experiment will be with a hot steam humidifer. I haven't tried that yet but am anxious to see how that impacts things. It's always good to have more than one tool in the toolbox.
Re: Stopping Blood Thinners for Alternatives
16 days ago"AI of course" is too general, there are huge differences between "them" and all reflect the biases of their 'education'. There's one which has provided a large portion of what seems reasonable and believable to me on many topics but has proven completely inaccurate and misleading on other topics with which I have high level personal expertise. Caveat emptor and good luck. There's a rapidly increasing level of surreptitious AI infiltration in all elements of yootoob videos has become nearly unavoidable. Of course that's also the case with online forums. As a new participant here at Earth Clinic it will be of great interest to try sniffing out how much of this is taking place 'here'.
An elderly agnostic friend joined a prayer circle and commented "It seemed to help". Where this association emerged from just now is unknown but sure a contrast to the forgoing ;-)
Wishing you well in this tiptoing into the Unknown.
Taking Borax With A Binder
16 days agoHi im new here and im looking into the benefits of taking borax. I have read that a binder is necessary but I haven't seen anyone here mentioning it. Would like to get started right away on this but dont want to cause myself to get sick. So question is, Should a binder be taken while drinking this or not and if so recommendation please and of the course the "how to"
Thank you
Re: Cayenne and Vodka Scalp Treatment for Hair Loss
16 days agoHere is the Italian barbers traditional massage. They don't use tools like wooden scalp massagers. They move the sculp over the scull.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rrsMIxD5RAI&pp=ygUVaXRhbGlhbiBzY2FscCBtYXNzYWdl0gcJCQQLAYcqIYzv
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xoG8iygEecc&pp=ygUNc2NhbHAgbWFzc2FnZQ==
Mullein Drops for Asthma
16 days agoMy son-in-law has severe asthma. I am also a lifelong sufferer as well. I had been having quite a bit of difficulty after weaning myself off of the dreaded daily cortico-steroid maintenance powder inhalant because I was tired of the side effects (yeast). My daughter reported that her husband had been using Mullein Drops with great success. I ordered the same product, and got good results too. I had been having to use my rescue inhaler multiple times a day. After about a week, I no longer needed to use my Albuterol daily. I can go for days now without even thinking about needing it. I squirt a dropperful under my tongue and let it stay for a few seconds before swallowing. I only feel the need to use it occasionally when something triggers an attack, like fragrances or heat. It has a pleasant taste, similar to sweet tea. I know I can't mention brand names, but this product comes from Houston, Texas. I hope this information is helpful to others! God bless you all.
How I Take Borax
16 days agoPennsylvania has a good-sized Amish population who have been using Borax in many different applications since it was first introduced. There is a story about an 80 year old Amish man who suffered with arthritis. Every morning his wife would add "a pinch" of Borax to his first cup of coffee which allowed him to walk 11 miles each morning on his daily task. He's now in his 90's and continues to walk, move, and function fully. I'd say "a pinch" in one's first cup of coffee is worth the benefits of this amazing mineral.
