★★★★★
Anyway, I came straight to EC's arthritis page and decided on gelatine as the remedy, especially since I had gelatin packets hanging around for 10-12 years. I emptied one packet into my morning smoothie...what amounted to a level tablespoon...drank it all down and was relieved of the pain right away.
That afternoon I felt a hint of pain and drank another packet of gelatin in half a glass of water. It was kind of uckie, but it went down and I got relief.
Next morning (yesterday) I felt a hint of the pain again and had another gelatin packet in my smoothie. Got relief right away. In the afternoon, to play it safe, I had half a teaspoon of turmeric in a little apple juice. (Also from EC.) The taste was very palatable.
This morning, to play it safe, I had another packet in my smoothie. I am fine, no pain since yesterday morning.
I am 76 y.o. and I'll be putting gelatine in my smoothie from now on. I'll have the turmeric when there is no smoothie. B.T.W. on the box it says "The Original Unflavored Gelatine" ... spelled with an e at the end.
Now I can keep on bragging that at my age I have no arthritis, no prostate problems, and I can still make babies.
KNEE PAIN SMOOTHIE(Knees and Joints)
1 cup Milk (almond, rice or dairy)
1/2 frozen Banana,
1 tbl BSM,
1 tbl Chia seeds,
1 tbl Gelatine powder,
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder,
1 teaspoon Coconut oil.
Blend in a blender for powerhouse 1 or 2x per day.
Place second batch in fridge (if making two lots). It can be eaten with a spoon later on.
#2 Arthritis Pain Smoothie:
1 cup Almond milk
1 tsp - 2 tbsp Turmeric
1 chunk of Ginger (1/2" X 1/2")
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Banana
1 cup Pineapple
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 large Carrot
2 tbsp Hemp seeds (optional)
Once again, give it a whirl.
I can recommend the first one, as I took that one for a while.
A while ago, I purchased a 4 lb container of gelatin from the "Now" company (USA) and have very little left so I must have had a lot of smoothies in the past!
Some posters have been known to add it to their coffee.
The second one I have not tried but there are many appropriate ingredients for an arthritis sufferer in there.
The gelatin is not easy to "melt" properly.
You need to use hot but not boiling water.
Then be prepared to whisk like mad for a while until most of it melts.
I got their beef gelatin but I guess the best might be chicken....... if you can get it?
You might wish to read up on what your chicken can do for arthritics.
Cheers from Down Under
Baking Soda
Cinnamon and Honey
★★★★★
Steven
Calcarea Fluor
★★★★★
I've read a lot over the years about natural remedies for arthritis. In fact, elsewhere on this website I've shared the success I've had using Boron. Recently, I came across a scientific study that I think is worth sharing with fellow Earth Clinic readers. It looked at the use of a homeopathic tissue salt—Calcarea Fluor 6C—for treating arthritis.
If you'd like to read the study for yourself, you'll find it here: https://ijirt.org/publishedpaper/IJIRT168839_PAPER.pdf.
Here's what the study says:
"The overall results underscore promising advancements in managing osteoarthritis symptoms. By showing a reduction of 17.1% in pain, 24.2% in stiffness, and a 15.9% enhancement in physical function, Calcarea Fluor 6C appears to offer a gentle yet effective option for patients seeking relief from this common degenerative joint disease."
The authors also point out:
"Standard treatments typically involve nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, or even surgical interventions. In contrast, homeopathic remedies like Calcarea Fluor 6C present a more holistic approach with fewer side effects, making them appealing for those looking for alternative options."
And finally:
"This study's outcomes after 3 months suggest that Calcarea Fluor 6C could be a valuable addition to the treatment arsenal for osteoarthritis. The notable improvements in pain, stiffness, and physical function signal its potential role in enhancing patients' overall well-being."
What I like about Calc Fluor 6C is that it's affordable, very gentle, and—most importantly—has no side effects. I've been using it myself with good results, and that's why I felt it was worth sharing here. If you're exploring natural ways to ease arthritis symptoms, this might be something to consider.
★★★★★
MSM
★★★★★
I have also used MSM for arthritic hands in friends who can tolerate MSM, but I mix the MSM with water and then put it in a little two ounce spray bottle that can be carried around in pocket or purse and apply as needed to the hands. Not everybody can tolerate MSM as has been discussed extensively on Earth Clinic here :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/msm-side-effects.html#bp
Some of my friends feel it also helps their skin. Four grams per ounce of water has been effective, but pay close attention to the many side effects mentioned at the link above.
Art
Dietary Changes
★★★★★
I have tried this 'cure' with good results. It is hard to remove all nightshades but you notice when you have had some the next day (pain). Remove all foods of the nightshade family for six weeks and you will know! There is a link with vitamin d3 (sunlight) and consuming nightshades. Resource: http://noarthritis.com/research.htm
Apple Cider Vinegar, Epsom Salt Soaks
Hydrogen Peroxide
★★★★★
I began taking one drop in a glass of water 2x a day.The first day, the second day I took two drops and the third day I took three drops, so on and so fourth. I worked my way up to 8 drops. All arthritis pain disappeared within a few days. GONE! I took it for short while, just to be sure. There are books out there on the subject like McCabes book, Flood your body with oxygen. But going overboard on anything, even oxygen, is not good either. I do tons of research before I jump in.
Walter Grotz, one of the pioneers in oral peroxide therapy, has a keen and inquisitive mind. Although he is an ex-bureaucrat himself (retired postmaster), he understands and dislikes bureaucracy like most of the rest of us. And Mr. Grotz understands something else that many don't understand. All of the bureaucracy and self-serving bureaucrats are not in the government. Take the American Cancer Society, for instance. Grotz took hydrogen peroxide by mouth, and in 16 days his arthritis had improved dramatically. He called the American Cancer Society and asked their opinion of hydrogen peroxide therapy. The representative who answered the phone said it was quackery."You mean a therapy that costs a lot of money and doesn't do any good?" he asked. "Yes, " she replied, "that's the best explanation I have heard. It costs a lot of money and doesn't do any good."His treatment cost less than six dollars.
Source book:
Turmeric
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
Cinnamon and Honey
★★★★★
Using a scale 0 (no pain) – 10 (extreme pain and stiffness).
Starting pain level 2 months ago at 7 – 8.
After 8 weeks on cinnamon, pain and stiffness levels are at 2 – 3.
I am noticing I have more flexibility and less stiffness.
Is this “Cinnamon Cure” worth doing? Yes! Everyone with arthritis should try this home remedy. However, some people with certain underlying health issues should use caution when trying this.
I am going to continue taking cinnamon to see how far I can push this.
Turmeric
★★★★★
In addition, one of the new boils that was just starting, (a tiny painful pimple,) started to heal, and the other one, slightly larger, while it didn't go away, it stopped growing, and with 72 hours it too drained (really like a normal pimple, only thicker discharge and more painful.)
It's now been about 4 days, and while the large boil is still draining (the core came out yesterday) and is still very tender, it is healing and no other boils are starting.
BUT!
The big BONUS is this: The arthritis in my shoulder that I've been suffering with for the last year, is gone, and even more exciting, I have been dealing with Heal Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis) for about 2 years, and have been suffering TREMENDOUS pain in my foot, every day, all day.
Within 24 hours of taking the Turmeric, my feet have COMPLETELY stopped hurting!!!I plan to continue taking at least one capsule a day indefinitely as a preventative for recurring boils, and as an apparent remedy for my Heal Spurs!!! The real miracle here is that I don't even believe in natural remedies! Thanks so much for the great advice!!!
MSM
★★★★★
Blackstrap Molasses
★★★★★
Black Cumin and Honey
★★★★★
I mix a tspn of each (Black cumin powder and honey) and take it on an empty stomach. Once a day. The pain relief has been nothing short of miraculous!
★★★★★
Cayenne oil is not nearly as irritating to the skin as capsaicin creams, and I use it topically for chest congestion, lower back pain, neuralgia, sciatica, muscle aches, fibromyalgia and arthritis pain. For quick headache relief, massage the oil, or a cayenne balm across the temples. Cayenne oil can also help to clear psoriasis and deter itching.
Cautions: Cayenne oil contains capsaicin, which causes a burning/heat sensation. This is normal and should decrease with repeated use capsaicin only causes the sensation of heat, not real damage to tissues. Test your oil on a small patch of skin to gauge its effects before applying to wide areas.
Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Ginger, Peanut Oil as Carrier oil * Additions: wintergreen, eucalyptus, peppermint or rosemary essential oils.
Recipe Instructions:
This formula is a cold infusion method. Capsaicin is destroyed by heating so I prefer this method. There are ways the speed up the process but to complex for this tutorial.
1. The ratio of oil to pepper will depend on the hotness of the peppers, and your own preferences, a good ratio is 1 part powder to 4 parts oil. I use a one pint mason jar. I put 3 TBSP Cayenne powder and 2 TBSP Ginger powder into the mason jar. Top off jar with peanut oil to within 1 inch from top. Place lid on mason jar.
2. Shake jar every day for 2 weeks.
3. After the 2 weeks, allow jar to set for 3 days undisturbed so the pulp settles to the bottom. Decant the clear oil off the top.
Rub this oil into painful areas 3x/daily.
I am confused by your reply. In one sentence you said :
' I measured out the 1/8 tsp. each day and sprinkled a little of it in my water 3 times a day to make it spread out throughout the day. There were a few times I also just sprinkled a little on my salad dressing instead of in the water, (where is basically dissolved in the vinegar) still doing 1/8 tsp. a day.
In the very next sentence you said :
' Do you recommend I start back at that dose for a longer period of time then? '
These two sentences are in conflict and both can not be true. Either you are still taking it or you are not. In my last reply to you I explained what I think is needed and that has not changed. It is not realistic to expect two weeks to be enough time for this remedy to work if your arthritis is moderate to severe.
This is a very easy and simple protocol that Ted created and there is no need to make it more complicated by adding a little more borax with vinegar on your salad. Just follow his original and very simple protocol for at least a month and then you decide if it is helping you or not. If it is not helping then just move on to the next remedy, of many, on EC.
Again, 1/8th teaspoon mixed in a liter of water sipped throughout the day. Very simple! Nothing more is required, not even a pinch of borax on your salad!
I still use borax water every weekday with weekends off and it has kept my PA in remission for over 16 years!
Art
White Vinegar
★★★★★
MSM
★★★★★
The Borax being referred to is the Borax found in the laundry aisle in most markets across the US and it is called 20 Mule Team Borax. Here is a link to what the box looks like :
If it is just one shoulder that is causing pain, Deirdre's new topical formula will likely be the quickest way compared to the oral route. Here is a link to her method :
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/topical-borax-application.html
Keep in mind that this is for arthritis and if your pain is caused by something else it may not help.
Art
Boron and DMSO
★★★★★
It also took away the severe headaches I started to get after the epidermal, another common side effect.
Again the DMSO and boron work better than the scripts. You can add anything else you like, including turmeric, which also helps quite a bit but don`t count on the recommended dose. You might have to up the amount according to your own needs, but all I can say is it works for me and better than any script I have been given.
Dietary Changes
★★★★★
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda, Magnesium
★★★★★
https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/treatment-for-fibromyalgia-pain-symptoms.html#acvmagnesium
Posted by Bill (San Fernando, Luzon, Philippines) on 12/21/2010
"Here is some research which confirms the positive effects of using malate (ACV) and magnesium to help cure Fibromyalgia (FM) and is yet more confirmation as to how alkalizing with ACV and baking soda (forming malates) plus taking Magnesium (as Mag Chloride or Mag Citrate or Mag Gluconate) can help FM.
Here are the summary and abstract conclusions from the research:
"Primary fibromyalgia (FM) is a common clinical condition affecting mainly middle-aged women. Of the etiologies previously proposed, chronic hypoxia seems the one best supported by recent biochemical and histological findings. We postulate that FM symptoms are predominantly caused by enhanced gluconeogenesis with breakdown of muscle proteins, resulting from a deficiency of oxygen and other substances needed for ATP synthesis. We present data supporting a critical role for magnesium and malate in ATP production under aerobic and hypoxic conditions; and indirect evidence for magnesium and malate deficiency in FM. After treating 15 FM patients for an average of 8 weeks with an oral dosage form with dosages of 1200-2400 mg of malate and 300-600 mg of magnesium, the tender point index (TPI) scores (x±) were 19-6±2-1 prior to treatment and 8±1.1 and 6-5±074. Respectively, after an average of 4 and 8 weeks on the magnesium malate combination (p < 0.001). Subjective improvement of myalgia occurred within 48 h of supplementation. In six FM patients, following 8 weeks of treatment, the mean TPI was 6.8 ±0.75. After 2 weeks on placebo tablets, the TPI values increased to a mean ± SE of 21.5 ±1-4(p < 0.001). Again, subjective worsening of muscle pain occurs within 48 h of placebo administration. A double-blind placebo control trial is currently underway."
Source:http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13590849208997961
So, just taking two tablespoons of ACV with 1/2 tsp sodium bicarbonate in half a glass of water three times a day with split doses of between 300-600 mg magnesium per day is actually very beneficial against Fibromyalgia."
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This took about a week for it to really help me. The addition of BS to the ACV greatly improved the taste/flavor of ACV (for me) and now I enjoy drinking ACV. I take whatever magnesium I have in the house. My bowels are a bit loose, but I often to not 'clear' out and this negative is a positive for me. I AM SO HAPPY.
★★★★★
