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Apple Cider Vinegar
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Apple Cider Vinegar
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(London, Ontario, Canada)
05/30/2012
(Santa Barbara, Ca)
09/24/2012
For your reflux problem try green papaya enzyme powder or simply eat a lot of ripe papaya.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper and Turmeric
★★★★★
1st Step:
1/4 cup boiling H2O, 1 Tablespoon ACV, Cayenne to taste and a squirt of Honey. I make a tea from this. Let it cool and drink down. This is fast and easy.
2nd Step:
Take a large serving spoon add honey and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Turmeric. Mix with a smaller spoon and gobble down.
The Cayenne in the tea drink will support the Turmeric/Honey mix. Otherwise if you only want to do step 2 then add Cayenne to that.
Chase with water.
I am 66, female, white, weigh 130 and in good health. I am not on any Rx drugs. And I LOVE Earth Clinic.
How often should I take this remedy?
Banana Peel
★★★★★
Bentonite Clay
★★★★★
I mixed the powder with water to reconstitute the clay. I applied it thickly to her finger and covered it with plastic wrap and a bandage. (The clay won't work if it dries out.) Overnight it was dramatically better. I am continuing to use clay poultices at night until it is completely healed.
~Mama to Many~
(USA)
11/21/2023
(Tennessee)
11/21/2023
Dear Sandy,
If you have the clay, I think it will work well. A charcoal poultice or a potato poultice would work too, I think.
For potato, you grate up a bit or raw white potato and attach it to the infected area overnight. It draws out infection.
If you can take turmeric and vitamin C internally it will help with swelling and infection, too.
During the day, try soaking in hot salt water or hot Epsom salt water - 1 Tablespoon in a cup of water.
I hope it feels much better soon!
~Mama to Many~
(somewhere, europe)
11/22/2023
Sandy and MtM, I've suffered those nail infections and tried many things. As much as I am a fan of clay, it HURT. I finally stumbled on something that works each time: h2o2 (3%). A drop or two on the infected nailbed a few times a day cured it for me each time.
Boric Acid
★★★★★
After learning from your site that painful, cracked finger tips can be caused by a bacterial infection, I mixed 1/2 tablespoon Boric Acid and 1/2 cup boiling water and allowed the mixture to cool. Every time I walked by the mixture, I dipped my fingertips in the boric acid solution, immediately the pain ceased and within two days the cracks were entirely healed over.
Thanks Earthclinic for all of your wonderful suggestions, and I hope this one will help someone!
(Usa)
01/14/2015
Boric *Acid*? or Borax? they're different, and often mixed up. I don't think I would use boric acid on or in any part of my body! But I have used Borax, internally as well as externally.
(Seattle, WA)
03/13/2015
Boric acid is the ingredient in an eye wash, so I don't think that it would be entirely inappropriate to use on the skin. It might not be so hot internally though.
Bread Poultice
★★★★★
(Hillsboro, OR)
09/17/2014
What kind of bread?
Bread Poultice
★★★★★
This was a remedy used by my Grandmother for years, living on the farm, it was too far to run to the doctor for small infections, spider bites, splinters, glass, asphalt, scrapes, puss, etc.. You would soak a piece of bread with water, at bedtime, wrap it with bread wrapper to hold moisture in, and wrap with Ace (elastic) Bandage. When you awoke in the morning the venom, splinter, glass, rocks, infection and or puss lay on the surface of the bread. Acts like a sponge drying out, creating suction & removing obstruction. Other than the 3 hour bath (wrinkly) skin, laughing aloud, it works miracles.
Calcium
★★★★★
On this occasion I knew the emergency room would only prescribe expensive antibiotics again. I started taking the calcium but these have been nasty infections so I made an appointment to see a doctor in her office rather than paying the exorbitant emergency room costs.
The doctor confirmed the infection and was surprised it wasn't worse. I explained how I was treating myself with calcium. She declined to prescribe any antibiotics but told me if the infection didn't get any better to call her and she'd call in a prescription to my local pharmacy. I didn't make that call. After 3 days of treatment the infection was completely gone.
The theory behind why calcium works on infections is that bacteria and viruses may need an more acidic environment in which to survive. Lowering the acidity sufficiently makes the body and inhospitable environment for bacteria and viruses and kills them off.
There are two important risks to consider. This may not be true of all infections so if it is a serious infection it is wise to consult a doctor.
The other important risk is with cardiovascular diseases. Calcium might add to plaque in the arteries. This could kill you. Consult with a doctor before you try calcium if you even think you might have cardiovascular problems.
(Missoula, Mt. Usa)
02/22/2011
★★★★★
The comments on using calcium to reduce the acidity, and thus make the body less a host for the invading organism, is right on. I found, quite by accident, some years ago, that eating hot peppers, such as in spicy mexican food, at the sign of a cold or flu would quickly eliminate all symptoms. The peppers are alkaline, and thus return the body's natural acid/base balance.
On the net a while back, I found a natural "detox" solution that I now keep on hand to treat any type of infections. It is made up of hot peppers, garlic, myrrh gum powder, 100 proof vodka, and ionic silver water. I'm not a doctor, and not advising this for anyone else, or for treatment of any specific ailment. It is only MY observations, based upon what has worked for me.
(Portland, Or)
07/17/2011
(Memphis)
09/25/2017
It is more likely the magnesium cured the infection as it is a major infection fighter. It does many other things in the body also like stop migraines, regulate the heartbeat, normalize blood pressure, reduce pain and muscle tension, and on and on. Very research worthy.
Castor Oil
★★★★★
My 12 yr old son caught his big toe under a door and part of his nail ripped off. He was in a alot of pain, and is somewhat of a nervous nellie-patient, so I only had time to wash it with warm soapy water and then lather it with manuka honey and turmeric. While this worked great for a week or two, there was a minor infection underneath the nail and a scab, that he would not let be touched. Castor Oil packs to the rescue! I was able to wrap his toe in flannel and then some plastic wrap, with a hot water bottleon top for 1hr two nights in a row. This was able to turn the skin pink and healthy immediately, and then the scab and torn nail flaked off on their own the next day. The packs were able to heal from the inside. I never woud have even heard of them without this site. I luv EC!!
Castor Oil, Baking Soda, ACV Poultice
★★★★★
Make a paste of castor oil, apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Apply to wound and cover w band-aid. Clean & change band-aid 2X a day. Amazing healing results!
Castor Oil, Baking Soda, Turmeric Paste
★★★★★
I make a paste (of the above) and apply to skin abrasion. Cover w band aid. I do this daily until the wound heals. Also works great for removing warts.
(Riez, France)
03/17/2013
Cat Bite Infection Remedies
(Fountain Inn, Sc)
03/16/2013
★★★★★
Cat Bite Infection
Two items will work wonders: For bites use echinacea, an herb. Buy the extract and apply onto white cloth or white paper towel and let dry against the bite. Apply ten drops more and let dry. Do it again.
One spider bite case I came across, I had the application on the bite (neck) for a dozen applications over a twenty four hour period.
While this poultice is working, take five drops of the echinacea in a glass of water and drink over an hour. An hour later another five drops in a glass of water and drink. I learned the amazing wonder of echinacea anti venom effect reading a book written by a Texas doctor who used it for any spider bite and even snake bites. The book was written about 1910. (Certainly I'm not saying to ignore going to an emergency room in case of any bite such as snake or dangerous spider.)
And also don't forget colloidal silver which can kill virus, fungus and bacteria. Apply topically with the same technique as echinacea discussed above. Also drink two tablespoons every waking hour for two days... Longer if the infection has been present for over a month. In the case of a long term infection the "bug" could have gone systemic and so I would keep using the silver or two months to make sure the infection is killed.
The bite you describe would have me using both echinacea and the silver. But if you can't get one, use the other. Echinacea also works great on ANY bite that I've come across... Any insect and when I get odd "itches" on tops of feet or hands, legs etc. , I just drip some echinacea on top of irritated area (any itching spot) and let the drops dry. Ten minutes later I re apply. It will dry slightly "tacky" but after the second application, the itching is gone.
Cat Bite Infection Remedies
★★★★★
(California)
02/12/2015
★★★★★
YES! After calling several walk in clinics after my BF got bit by a feral cat we feed, I went to Earth Clinic and searched for cat bites. We tried the turmeric powder suggestion (after applying diluted grape seed oil extract first). Worked like a charm. One week later you can't even tell my BF was bitten and it never got close to being infected!
Chamomile
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