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Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Brenda Mc. (Canby, Mn) on 07/04/2017
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My belly was swollen up like I was 9 months pregnant. Taking ACV, 2 tbsp, 1 tbsp honey and 1 tsp baking soda brought it flat.
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Lyn (Boulder, CO) on 07/23/2015
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Hello, I have had problems with ascites and I looked huge in the abdomen and felt heavy and miserable. For other reasons I began taking Diatomaceous Earth (DE) and it entirely has solved the abdominal problem. I don't know how it works but it has! I sincerely hope that it does the same for others.
I started with a small dose and worked up to three rounded tablespoons a day mixed with oatmeal or in water. I plan to increase this a little more based on my research. Best wishes.
Tamarind, Chelidonium 6x
Posted by Zaair Husain (Asia) on 02/10/2017
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I have been reading a lot about ascite in earth clinic but one thing I would like to add that is amazing and fastest cure of ascite and that is tamarind, it works wonder, I have never seen so fast cure of ascite in the world as I observed in a patient and the second thing is homeopathic medicine Chelidonium 6x, a dose is three drops in some water, repeat twice daily and give feedback please, thanks
Serrapeptase
Posted by Lotusland (Vancouver , Bc Canada) on 02/07/2011
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Serrapeptase for Ascites:
Acquired Ascites this fall as a result of an on-going medical issue - NOT cirrhosis related. I had paracentesis (where they drain you of fluid) and they drained 3. 5 litres - about 8lbs. Ascites will return... You begin by getting tapped every 2 months, then every month, week, daily etc. Mine had started to return, and, truth be told, I was not feeling that great after getting tapped. Because the fluid in my peritoneum was getting watered down with fluid, the viscosity in the peritoneal fluid was lost I. E. My organs were not sliding smoothly over each other, but sticking. Every morning I had 2 ferrets in my abdomen having a knife-fight from 4 to 6 AM (until I had a BM). Pain? I would rather pull a watermelon out of my nose.
Research turned up Serrapeptase, an enzyme from the Japanese silk worm. Long story short, I felt that SerraP could help me - although ascites was not specified (edema was). I started taking 60,000 ui twice a day. Once in the morning, once at night - always empty stomach. It saved my life, I have never been tapped since. Immediate pain relief, fluid went down right away and continued to do so for the next week. Medical condition is still very bad hoodoo, but no more ascites. I needn't live my life floundering with 8 lbs of liquid in my gut, always having to be near a hospital to get drained.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Joseph A. (Stockton, Ca ) on 08/03/2021 73 posts
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Hi young lady, regarding ACV, I use it for weight loss, it curbs my appetite so well, that I just don't even think about food, here is what I do. Use. 1/2 lemon in 2 cups of water and boil it for 5 minutes, this releases many juices from the skin.
I squeeze the juices from hot lemon with 2 forks (or you can wait until it cools down) I strain seeds out then pour into large cup or glass and add 1TBSP ACV and 1/2 teaspoon of honey, think slowly drink it on an empty stomach I do once daily, have lost 35 lbs without a struggle. Your husband is losing weight also, albeit thru urination. This is the Best site to learn and or post old traditional things that your grandparents done to help with different ailments. Just love this site. Joe A.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Beverly (Elkhart, IN) on 08/02/2021
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ascites and apple cider vinegar
my husband started drinking apple cider vinegar one tablespoon in a glass of water, this seems to be making him go pee often and it seems to be relieving his swelling from just 2 days once a day of this, on 8/1/2021and 8/2/2021.
Am I correct that it helps to relieve water retention in his belly and his top part inside his legs, about 2 times since his top part of his inside legs he had some water come out through his inside of the leg swelling, it has not happened but twice on the one leg that is swelled the most then it stopped after about a few hours of this, this was before he started taking the apple cider vinegar just two days ago, and he is keeping this going because he did pee a lot today, so can you tell me this is helping with his ascites relieving water to help him get rid of the excess water?
Please, and thank you.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Rose (British Columbia) on 08/15/2020
I am really very interested in this remedy. I think a lot of other people are too, and could really benefit from this remedy. But from what I can see the questions have no responding answers . Why isn't anyone answering or am I just not looking in the right place?.Could someone please answer in respect to the ACV remedy. Thank You.
DMSO
Posted by Dan (Manchester, Uk) on 06/28/2014
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After reading some of the reports on how effective DMSO lube is for ascites (fluid in the abdomen cause by portal hypertension), I was quite excited when I ordered mine.
I have been using the 70% Gel 120ml from PH Health, for two days now, when I apply the cream I get a slight burning sensation which lasts for about half an hour or so (the sensation is tolerable).
My ascites has only come on in the last week, and the DMSO lube has been absolutely no help, it has not been effective at all. The only effective is the uncomfortable irritation when I apply it. Is this stuff doing more harm than good?
I am desperate to get rid of this fluid-I follow a strict diet, take all the right supplements and herbs. Maybe my liver is coming to the end of the road. Any thoughts out there?
Ascites Remedies and Supplements
Posted by Anon (Usa) on 11/23/2017
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Ascites suggestions
I noticed no one mentioned vitamin a, b vitamins, or vitamin c, which one would think would help the liver do its work. I should think lecithin, raw eggs, mustard seed powder, horseradish, parsley, liver, organic foods, filtered water would also help. There is a recipe floating around for lowering blood pressure that may help, too. It involves combining 1 cup each garlic juice, ginger juice, lemon juice, honey, and apple cider vinegar. You take some a couple times per day. I don't know the exact recipe.
My husband has been using it for a few months and his afib is improved and blood pressure is going down. His waist is reducing and his complexion is younger looking, too.
Serrapeptase
Posted by Dean Propps (Sw Missouri, Usa) on 03/14/2016
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I just had closest friend of 38 years pass after having ascities and a paracentesis done in 2012 and up until now was doing well. I guess there was not cancer in the fluid in 2012, haven't got that far yet but just in Feb 1, 2016 had ascities again and pulled a lot of fluid again. Going through his things I noticed Serrapeptase bottle he had almost finished. It's the only bottle I found and evidently had been taking it since 2012 without letting me have any knowledge of it. It's brand name is SerraGold NON GMO Enzymedica. and also Venastat for help in circulation to keep the edema down.
The last time in February they wrapped his legs with stretch bandages and the fluid on his legs was down, I'm thinking just pushed up into the stomach. I tried to get him to go in sooner but the fluid got between the lining of the abdomen and the outside skin so they said they couldn't get to the fluid to draw it off.
Does anyone know anything about this lining as to where they couldn't get to to draw it off?? They sent him home after they couldn't draw any more fluid off with hospice care. He ate one meal of Avacado, Yogurt, and Kiwi juice. Avacado causes the liver to give off a chemical that helps because his kidneys got rid of a lot of fluid shortly after the meal. Kale, beets, betacaratene in carrots, brocolli all are helpful to eat.
The last time in February they found cancer in the fluid and said once it's in the abdominal fluid there isn't much can be done because they cannot tell where the cancer is coming from so there was no chance for chemo. He had Hep C for many years and developed cirrosis due to one holiday had a few drinks of alcohol caused the cirrosis. I've also read you can live with only 5% of liver function, I'm thinking if you keep the right diet.
Also note that the spice Turmeric can be taken to slow cancer growth, stop it from forming by cutting off blood flow to cancer tumors. We didn't know he had cancer until this last paracentesis in 2016. He was spitting up a tea colored fluid with cancer cells in it which was the dark fiber looking cells in the fluid spit up. There remains a lot of unanswered questions as to what else he was taking to slow this down. He was an avid Marijuana user and not saying for sure but possibly could have beat the cancer with strains of the green plant. He also said that a half lemon juiced in the mornings with warm water the amount of a 8 oz cup of coffee helped to detox his liver and helped the pain lessen. I hope this helps someone and will keep you posted as to what else I find as to what he was taking to ward off the 2nd paracentesis draw in the 4 years between the two draws.
DMSO
Posted by Mary (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) on 03/24/2013
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Hi, I was reading in the ascites section and I would like to add a suggestion from something I read. A man's sister had cancer and had been taking on terrible amounts of water. The doctors could not help her. Her brother applied DMSO to her belly and over 2 days he lost 20 pounds of water! I use DMSO not for this but have had other wonderful results. I recommend it to everyone. Mary
Natural Diuretics
Posted by Ed2010 (Oakville, Canada) on 10/18/2012
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For Ascites, try
Sarasaparilla - diuretic
Dandelion - diuretic
Mint - Mildy diuretic
For sarasaparilla, take one root soak in 1 litre of water over night, and drink this water throughout day.
Drinking Dandelion tea - is diuretic - it is a liver medicine as well
Just eating Raw Mint leaves is diuretic.
Sarasaparilla is a body coolant too.
Milk Thistle
Posted by Desiree (Branson, Missouri) on 12/02/2011
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My mother has had liver cirrhosis for many years now and had many different health problems due to this. For probably 15 years at least, she has suffered from ascites. I can tell you that in her experience, the draining of fluid and medications barely changed anything with the ascites condition. Ascites is not a problem in itself, but a side effect. For it to be cured, one must first cure the problem.
She also suffers from dependent edema at times, and she has been able to get the fluid out of legs and feet using only herbs. I gave her milk thistle seed, dandelion leaf and root in tincture form and as tea. The milk thistle seed is great for the liver. It has a liver rebuilding substance called silymarin that literally rebuilds liver cells. The dandelion is a very effective diuretic that contains potassium. Most diuretics drain potassium, but dandelion leaf contains quite a bit of it so it's far superior to other diuretics that my mom has taken. She takes the tinctures in the morning and the tea at night and hasn't noticed any edema in months. The ascites is still there because her nutrition isn't perfect and she still drinks a few alcoholic drinks a week. Since her liver and kidneys are still quite damaged, her ascites hasn't been able to go away. I have read that garlic can cure it, along with doing many other amazing things for the body so my mom has been taking kyolic supplements. She refuses to eat raw garlic. This has helped her circulation, but hasn't treated the ascites. Next we are going to try bitter melon and see if that helps. I will keep you posted.
Serrapeptase
Posted by Shana (London, Uk) on 02/01/2011
Hello, I am desperately seeking natural remedies for ascites. My mother has terminal cancer due to endometrial cancer and the ascites comes back every 2 weeks where we are draining 6-9 litres.
Although it is known as ascites - it is basically water that accumulates in the stomach. The doctors say that the cancer cells produce this fluid as lactic acid. Alot of people with Liver failure have this problem. My mom has terminal cancer so I do not know if it is liver failure or the cancer cells producing this waste fluid that collects in stomach.
There are over 150 causes of ascites, so it is hard to know what is causing this ascites. The fluid in the stomach needs to be drained. I do not know if diuretics would work with this but I hope someone out there knowledgeable in ascites would be able to help. I have emailed Ted as he seems very educated about cancer.
Please can anyone let me know of any good cures.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Rodney (Greensboro, North Carolina ) on 07/22/2017
How often did you drink it and how much water did you use? How long did it take to work? Thanks
Milk Thistle, Glutathione
Posted by June (Cincinnati ) on 01/26/2017
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I had this ascites problem temporarily after having a toxic response to an antibiotic and getting mononucleosis. Not completely over it but milk thistle helps, and glutathione is something I'm also trying now. I know that the liver really needs glutathione to function. The type that melts in your mouth is best I think. Hope this helps.
Natural Diuretics
Posted by Roec (Los Angeles, Ca) on 10/19/2012
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Take a look into L-Onithine. Definitely continue with the watermelon. I'd even juice a half a water melon with a whole lemon.
Also one avocado daily in a green leafy salad. Easing up on sugar, carbs and meats will lesson the burden as it is easiest for the liver to process veggies.
Carrot and apple freshly juiced. (Gerson Therapy)
Also do some research in taking alpha lipoic acid, daily selenium supplement.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jeanne (Colorado) on 02/06/2023
The apple cider vinegar makes sense, as it is also a mild antifungal, among other benefits, and swellings are often due to having too much yeast in the body. Just like yeast makes dough rise, it can make our body parts swell. Thank you so much for sharing that this helps your husband. At such a small dose!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Brandon (Canada) on 10/16/2020
As these aren't invasive ingredients, 1-2 cups of water should be enough to take this mixture. Also look into natural diuretics, like Dandelion Tea. Coffee may be acknowledged as a 'diuretic' solely because of it's leeching capabilities, but it is NOT a valid solution for Ascites, so stick to the Dandelion Tea.
Also look into remedies that take some pressure off your liver and promote good bile production, and replace your coffees throughout the day with 2-3 glasses of water per cup. If you have a brita filter or access to alkaline water like Kangen water than even better. I'm not a doctor, just been involved with naturopaths my whole life and this is all from experience.
Tamarind, Chelidonium 6x
Posted by Zaair Husain (Karachi Sindh) on 03/07/2017
Tina, it is paste like sour brown fruit, you can use five to ten grams once daily.
No problem I understood whatever you asked, my language is not english too but I can understand and write it.
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Gerry (Marshall) on 07/06/2016
Sure seems like it would be worth a try to use DE for your dog. It would take care of parasites, too.
Milk of Magnesia
Posted by beverly (elkhart, in) on 10/18/2024
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Milk of magnesia has helped my husband with ascites/ swollen body from water in all the cells of his body, his stomach protruded with water and his inside legs swollen with water, he takes one whole capful that comes with the bottle every night and the next morning he is pooping like diarrhea is happening when it is not. It is taking all the water from his swollen body cells and putting all this through his intestines and getting it out. Of course, it has taken every day to continue cleaning him out. Some days are twice of the removing of the water and poop/he is continuing on once a night one full cap and it has been a month now. Little by little, the water is coming out, and he feels a lot better from all that pressure relieving the water in all his cells. He has lost 20 lbs in a month and two weeks now. He feels so much better with his overall health and walking and breathing better, too. Ever since I saw he has ascites as I figured out, I started thinking of ways to help him and milk of magnesia has the right amounts of magnesium and calcium in the right ratios, I noticed his inside legs were leaking out water one day that`s when I started to think that he has water buildup then I read about ascites .from there I figured out that milk of magnesium pulls water into the intestines safely and he gets rid of the excess buildup in his water cells and pooping it out once a day or even twice a day, looks like diarrhea but it is not it stops coming out after you relieve it out, but we continue on with the once a night full cap dosage every night and it continues to clean out his water cells and poop. Fantastic milk of magnesia miracle worker and is safe and gentle on the body. He just eats a banana once a day to keep natural potassium in his body when getting rid of the water in his cells, he is feeling great.
Tamarind, Chelidonium 6x
Posted by Sam (Sa Australia) on 04/05/2017 18 posts
Thank you for your reply Aurora.
She has the paste however unsure of how or how much to take. She has just come out of hospital again after 3rd drainage. They have given her no hope and want to put her in palative care.
I am so scared and don't want to lose my Mum. I already have lost so many family members all too young. She is unable to afford the clinic in Mexico and Australia will not provide alternative for cancer. It's a cruel world. Thanks again.
Serrapeptase
Posted by sheereen (new jersey) on 05/29/2022
I'm sorry to hear about your friend's demise and long term suffering :( Thank you for sharing so much information for us to learn from...Ascites is a pain condition and I'm glad that there are natural, safe remedies that can help provide relief and address the underlying causes..Please be careful of supplementing with serraptase because it's a proteolytic enzyme that can make cancer grow and metastasize. I used to take alot of enzymes and eventually got very sick. I used to think it was a bloated stomach that looked pregnant, but now I realize it was probably ascites since it was accompanied by severe chronic coughing/lung inflammation.
Integrative cancer treatments and live support/lymph detoxification and drainage formulas by the homeopathic Pekana brand would probably help keep this painful condition from getting worse/causing debilitating discomfort.
Thank you for posting this information..I think my dog may have this since her belly looks bloated on the days her cough is severe( Thankfully not that often). We do give her a liver support formula and she is also administered Intravenous vitamin C treatments by her holistic vet and regenerative treatments.
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Wendy (North Carolina) on 06/14/2016
I have ascites, and I have DE. I had no idea it would work for ascites! That's exciting! I have used it to kill slugs off my beans, worms out of my dogs, and I read it was good for people too.......but I did not know this! Thank you! I've been drinking birch tea for ascites and many other benefits, I crave it! You'd often see me out in the woods clipping of the new birch branches to make a gallon of tea. It does make me pee a lot,,,, but it does keep me hydrated, plus it's a good blood purifier.
Natural Diuretics
Posted by Jerry (California) on 07/02/2015
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Try stinging nettle tea.
Natural Diuretics
Posted by Tessa (Ca) on 04/25/2017
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Try Chaga mushrooms.
Serrapeptase
Posted by Shana (London, Uk) on 07/06/2011
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Hi, a quick update. I have started my mom on the serrapeptase twice a day. I have researched and found that it also helps with many other problems such as clogged arteries. I got the serrapeptase from http://serrapeptase.co.uk/ and my mother seems to be doing ok but will update to see the time lag between drainings and any improvements
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Mike (Tampa, Fl) on 08/23/2017
How often did you take this daily, and how long did it take to make it go away? I just went and picked up all 3 and took my 1st. Wasn't sure if you did it 1x a day or 5x a day. Thanks! Glad you got better, hope it can help me, I hate not being able to wear my nice clothes right now :)
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Virginia (Washington D.c. ) on 09/23/2017
How much do you take per day and for how long? Was your ascites due to liver cancer.
Tamarind, Chelidonium 6x
Posted by Aurora (Mason City, LA) on 04/01/2017
Sam, tamarind is a dry pod and in Mexico it is used to make a drink, and also sour candy. They have it in Asia, so if you have a Mexican or Asian store that would be the place to look. I don't know about its properties, because always used it as food.
Serrapeptase
Posted by Mary (Arcadia, Ca) on 03/16/2016 51 posts
Hello I am sorry your friend died. My friend died all of a sudden. He didn't believe in natural herbs to cure illnesses. He too had Hepatitis C and was given an anesthetic and he died shortly after the anesthetic. Could it be they gave your friend some kind of anesthetic for some procedure? Anyway that is why my friend died suddenly. God bless you and take care.
Mary from Arcadia
DMSO
Posted by Tony (Tenn., US) on 09/18/2014
I've tried DMSO topically for a number of health issues. It didn't do me any good. I was applying it to aid Colloidal Silver to penetrate the skin into the places needed. Didn't give me any results & I tried it for quite a while. The only thing it did for me was cause burning sensations on the skin.
I even tried rubbing raw honey on the skin pre & post-application & that didn't work to stop the burning. I thought DMSO would be a Godsend for all of my health issues but just like many other supplements it didn't have any good effects for me. Thanks!
Natural Diuretics
Posted by Alicia (Syracuse, Utah) on 10/18/2012
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Cayenne pepper.
Pawpaw
Posted by Bundy (Bali) on 12/19/2017
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try Paw paw.....it.s supposed to be very good for the liver..my Liver is bad..with Edema..ascites...don/t know how long I got cus still drink..
my edema..swelled up...pus blood...couldn/t walk...used coconut oil and paw paw cream on legs..they r just scarred now..will buy some garlic tabs and mango juice to day.for the tummy..lookn pregnant..think some small weight lifting as well. Sit-ups too.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Prerana (India, Mumbai) on 09/02/2017
Hello Mr. Brenda,
Did this combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda worked in ascites along with liver cihrrosis?
Did you had an side effect? and for how many days did you had it?
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Linda (Chicago, Il ) on 12/09/2017
How long do you take this before your stomach returned to flat? Also, did you mix the ACV, honey, and baking soda together or take individually? Thank you.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Jennifer (St. Clair Shores) on 04/07/2018
How long does it take to work on swollen stomachs? Thanks!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Renee (San Francisco ) on 07/13/2021
Thanx!
Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda
Posted by Camille (Chicago) on 02/23/2022
I assume you mixed with water? How long did it take to work? What was cause of your ascites (liver? cancer?)?
Tamarind, Chelidonium 6x
Posted by Maria Argentina Bibas Naruto (Brazil) on 07/14/2017
Google about sodium bicarbonate and Dr.Tulio Simoncini an oncologist from Rome.
See also the milenar old Urine Therapy
Tamarind, Chelidonium 6x
Posted by Abbe (FL) on 07/02/2023
I have terminal autoimmune Hepatitis, and a failed liver transplant. I was hospice for two years, but they kicked me off cuz I was doing so well. It's been 3 years since I've been to the hospital and had the had my worst nightmare ever, ascites. I know Tamarind comes in a paste, but also candy, powder, etc... If I get the paste, what do you do with it?? Eat it straight, mix it with water?? And how much so you take?? Please be specific, and PLS answer asap PLEASE
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Taryn (Wisconsin) on 07/06/2016
Does diatomaceous earth also work for ascites dogs?
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Sandra (Fraser Hot Springs, Ca.) on 01/09/2017
All I have to do is mix it in my oatmeal. Do I do it daily for how long. Thank you so much. God bless you sandra
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Monica (Ut) on 01/16/2017
About how much water were you retaining? Mine currently equals 3-8" difference in my waist for water. Do you recall how long it took? Thank you for sharing. I recently started DE but very small amounts & not consistently. Going to increase & do daily.
