Treatment for Blood Clots

Last Modified on Apr 05, 2014

What Is a Blood Clot?

Typically a natural lifesaving mechanism, a blood clot forms in a healthy individual to stop the flow of the blood from a wound or a cut. However, blood clots can also form abnormally, which in turn can cause additional health conditions and complications. This type of dangerous blood clot can form in several different locations of the body as a result of various different causes. The actual formulation of a blood clot happens in response to a certain series of events. The blood typically flows freely throughout the body; however, when it is exposed to certain thrombogenic substances, it begins to form a thrombus or clot. Initially, a platelet plug is formed followed by chemical reactions that grow the clot.

Blood clots may form in several different locations in the body ranging from the legs to the lungs, brain, and heart. Several factors and conditions can cause blood clots. The most common causes of blood clots include arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, consumption of certain medications, family history of blood clots, obesity, pregnancy, prolonged sitting or bed rest, smoking, and surgery. Several more serious conditions often result from blood clots. Common conditions caused by blood clots include deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism.

Natural Blood Clot Treatment

Whatever the causes of the blood clot, it can typically be treated naturally. Common blood clot treatment ranges from taking supplements to making simple lifestyle changes. A tonic of diluted apple cider vinegar, regular dosage of 2 tablespoons of blackstrap molasses, and increased consumption of cayenne up to 3 teaspoons 6 days a week are all effective natural treatments. Supplementing the diet with ginger and sassafras has also been supported as a method for dissolving blood clots. Adding additional physical activity, such as walking, to a daily routine is an additional healthy lifestyle change that should help remedy blood clots.


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09/30/2011: Rimi from Singapore: "I have this problem of blood clot near my joint area. Due to this inflamation errupts in those area which later turns to wound. I am not sure of the cause of it. Can this occur due to high uric acid? iIf yes then will this vinegar help me?"

Blackstrap Molasses

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[YEA]  06/14/2013: Desmond from Chicago, Il: "I had a swelling in my right calf that was throbbing and it felt like needles or it felt like a balloon filled with water ready to explode and it was extremely hot to touch. I went to my clinic and was informed that I'd have to return the following week and see a Specialist. The appointment was made and I went home.

Had phoned my sister-in-law in Donegal, Ireland and told her as I was starting to worry at this point with no relief and she told me to get some Molasses and taking 2 tablespoons daily and it will make it disappear!

Sunday evening when I got home I took 2 tablespoon fulls, repeated it Monday morning and night, same Tuesday and Wednesday too and took another on Thursday morning.

Went to my appointment on Thursday afternoon and was asked to roll up my pants and the Specialist looked at my chart and then to both my legs and back and forth and then he says to me, "Which leg is the affected one?" and told him that I was not sure as it was his opinion that I wanted to hear and then his words were: "You're wasting both my time and your own..." that I had no blood clot and to get out of here and be thankful.

I knew it was the Molasses that cured me and I've been telling that story to everyone except the medical staff. For they would never believe me!


Desmond Campbell"

06/15/2013: Anonymous replies: "Hi Desmond, This is great news and thanks for posting. However please consider carrying on with a small dose of Blackstrap Molasses ever day and try and investigate why you had the clot as they can be a red flag to some other disease."
07/18/2013: Kt from The USA replies: "Hi Desmond, did you use just "Molasses" or Blackstap Molasses?"
[YEA]  11/18/2013: Annice from Texas replies: "Thank you Desmond for taking the time to post this. The same thing happened to me.J ust below my knee on the calf of my leg. It just kept swelling and it was red. We had just watched Dr. Oz the day before, and he told of the symptoms of a blood clot. It was scary.

I am not one to run to the doctor for just what ever. But I thought well now I have to go. Did not expect to find any help for a blood clot. OK, Blackstrap molasses, really .I went straight to the grocery store (I brought my Tblsp) with me. Took it before I left the parking lot .I was desperate. It has been a week now. And the clot seems to be gone.I took 2 tbls a day mixed in 6oz. of milk. I plan to keep taking it. Maybe not as much, but it seems to be a healthy addition to anyones diet. I used the Brer Rabbit brand because the lable showed to have more iron and magnesium than the grandmas brand. Hope this helps someone."

11/18/2013: Prioris from Fl replies: "There is already an optimal healthy supplement for blood clots - fibrolytic enzymes e.g. nattokinase (clot buster). Given that it could be a life or death issue, I would recommend that people retire molasses and other treatments to the dustbin as a treatment unless they can't get access to the enzyme."
04/04/2014: Airforce Wifey from Joint Base Andrews, Md replies: "Is Blackstrap Molasses ok to take while on Warfarin and some other ulcer/colitis meds? :( Trying to stay hopeful for the hubby."
04/05/2014: Mama To Many from Tennessee, Usa replies: "Dear Airforce Wifey,

I don't know for sure if Blackstrap is okay to take with those meds. Blackstrap is high in some nutrients (which is why it helps with so many things! ) but none are above the RDA for the nutrients. It seems like it should be okay, but I am not a doctor or chemist. You might want to check with a pharmacist. Let us know if you find anything conclusive.

~Mama to Many~"

[YEA]  10/18/2008: Sherry from Longview, Washington: "Black Strap Molasses has really helped my heavy bleeding and clotting due to fibroids. I do not know how it works but it is working."

[YEA]  11/24/2008: Patty from Clarington, Ohio replies: "Yea. I dont know either, however i am feeling much better. The only thing i did different this month is the black strap. Cycle only 4 days and no heavy bleeding. I dont know how it works, but nature and God is speaking to us women."
05/13/2013: Tracey from Indiana replies: "How long did it take for the blackstrap molasses to work?"

[YEA]  04/12/2007: Donna from Guilford, North Carolina: "I read about Blackstrap Molasses and its ability to remedy female issues, and I was amazed. I have rather large fibroids, extreme bleeding and clots. My doctors have looked at a number of treatments from meds to surgery. I started taking 3 tablespoon of molasses a day about 2 months ago. I was schedule for surgery which had to be re-scheduled 3x due to other issues. But, it's my belief that all the re-scheduling was the universes way of protecting me from an un-needed surgery. I'm not bleeding as heavy, reduced blood clots and shorter cycle. I spoke to my natural pathetic doctor and she has no documented information about these types of benefits of molasses. Can anyone tell me why and how blackstrap molasses seems to reverse and reduce these female issues? This is my third month on the molasses, any suggestions as to how long to take the product? Thank you for your helpful information, this is a wonderful site."

11/23/2008: Lana from Texarkana, ark replies: "I think it is the Sulphur content that is in the molasses, along with other trace minerals and nutrients..?"
11/12/2012: Kamaria from Stockton, California / Usa replies: "Blackstrap Molassas is very high in iron. It is the iron that is very good for you. In fact, as to my knowledge, molassas has the highest content of iron in any food. It is in liquid form and therefore gets absorbed well into your system. Taking iron pills can be harmful since only a small amount of it gets absorbed into your system and therefore most of it is flushed out thru your intestinal tract where it can create problems. I have heard that fibroids tend to collect iron and can make you anemic. I was told this by a friend that had large fibroids and this was what she was told by her docter. The doctors gave her iron pills and since they did not work, she got so anemic they did a total hysterectomy on her to get rid of the fibroids. She told me all of this after the surgery. I wish she would have let me know before she had the surgery. I am not quite sure how the iron helps since the doctor said that the fibroids collect the iron. Although, I had a large fibroid several years ago that caused to stay bloated for months. I started taking molassas every day for several weeks and all of the symptoms dissappeared and never came back. I do not know if the fibroid still exists at all since I did not have another sonagram done to check. The only thing I would suggest is not to take more than a tablespoon a day, because the molasses contains a lot of iron and too much iron a day will cause consipation if your body is getting more than it can use at one time."


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[YEA]  06/01/2007: Karenna from SF, CA: "Cayenne is NOT unsafe per one of your feedback customers. I recently found your website in some research I am doing on Cayenne and Lymph, but was a little disconcerted to see that you published someone's testimonial warning others not to use cayenne if they do not want their blood thinned.



EC: Thanks, Karenna. We appreciate your clarification!

08/08/2009: Bane from Bg, Serbia replies: "I can confirm that eating cayenne or drinking in glass of water in large doses does only good. I've been doing 3 teaspoons 6 days a week for last 2 and a half years with only positive effects. I suggest to read http://www.herballegacy.com/Cayenne.html for more info."
[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS]  01/20/2011: Jarret from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "I've been following earth clinic for a couple years now. Every couple weeks to a month I have been getting pains which seem to come directly from the center of my heart. I dissolve 2 90,000 heat unit cayennes into a glass a water and bear the burn, but it seems the clot which was causing so much pain gets past my heart and it stops hurting. I haven't been able to take lots of cayenne everyday tho so I don't know if it will permanently fix this problem but it has done the trick several times over... I was even having pain in my left arm today and was worried I might end up with a heart attack if I didn't do something.

Cayenne also works awesome for cuts... burns pretty bad at first but gives a nice heal with no scar for the couple times I've used it on myself and others but these were minor wounds, so I can't say how well it would work for something severe."

01/21/2011: Tara from South Hadley, Ma, Usa replies: "That's great feedback Jarret, thanks. I wonder if in an emergency you could apply cayenne over the heart in a diluted solution of DMSO, which would penetrate immediately? Does anyone have any thoughts about that? Thanks."
01/21/2011: Blanche from Iberia Parish, Louisiana, Usa replies: "Jarret, reading these symptoms, I think if I were you I would go to a doctor to at least know what you are dealing with. It may not be wise to try to treat this with home remedies. Good luck to you."
01/22/2011: Lemarque from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia replies: "Hi Jarret, I would strongly suggest that you go to your doctor and get this problem looked at ASAP. You describe the "clot" as "passing", but it is very unusual for this to occur. Circulating clots will almost always lodge in the lungs (PE) before they reach the heart. Clots in the coronary arteries means heart attack 100% of the time - no exceptions.

However from the symptoms you describe it is more likely going to be coronary artery sclerosis or angina. The extent of this condition needs to be assessed as it seems you are already getting warning signs. It is always better to get these things checked, if there is a serious underlying problem, get the issue addressed and then return to natural health approaches as a preventative measure for the future. If the tests show nothing is wrong with your heart, then that is the best outcome and you can then direct your attention to finding a way to treat the condition not just the symptoms. I truly hope you take heed of this advice."

02/02/2011: Jarret from Calgary, Alberta replies: "Thanks for all the concern guys.
Tara, I think the best and quickest way for it to be effective is to put it in hot/warm water and drink. I don't really know what dmso is tho.. but I would think if you put it inside your body it will get into your blood and dilate your arteries much more directly than it could ever possibly do through your skin.

For the past weeks I have kept taking a tsp of cayenne (pills got expensive) in a glass of hot water at least 3x a day... It has provided a great deal of relief, but I am aware that this isn't a cure all. Lemarque I too suspect arterial sclerosis.. And by how badly my legs have scaled over I am severly depleted in good fats, however I did get a basic hepatology screening and everything came back normal (ie ldl) I would contribute the current condition to about 15 years of eating a high salt fast food diet. Another added benefit of taking this cayenne has been that the top of my head on my baldy spot has been warm again after being cold for a very long time. No sprouts yet tho :) I could feel the clots in different areas of my body as well. It got stuck in my arm, my heart, my lung, and what felt like the frontol lobe of my brain... But everytime I just kept taking the cayenne until it passed. I haven't felt it for a week or so but am still taking the cayenne to be safe. I have also started eating flax seeds (mulling them to a pulp) (and this is for omega3/ALA) everyday and while it's only been a few days of it I am feeling way better."
06/17/2011: John from Bridgeton, New Jersey replies: "Lemarque is absolutely correct. I am 43 and just got released from the hospital with my 4th MI (Heart attack) in 2 years. In that time I have suffered DVT's, PE's and ultimately the MI's. I have a severe lotting issue that to dat, has only been managed through a host of medications. If I miss 4 days (seems to be the magic number), I am destined for another MI. I have been given two additional medications to control the sickness the other ones cause, so as of today I am taking 9 pills a day. Clots are NOTHING to play around with. I must be the luckiest guy in the world to survive so many MI's in such a short period, but even I know how soon that could end.

Personally I would love to explore the possibility of organic treatment, but having gone through what I have gone through, I wouldn't dare do anything without the direct guidance of my doctors at this point. The consequences are far too extreme!

I would love to hear some thoughts on organic alternatives since I am now retired from my law enforcement career and have all the time in the world to do some research! :-)


09/21/2011: Ian from Sanford, Florida replies: "Hi John,

I think you should consider taking Nattokinase as it is a potent blood thinner. If you do decide to take it, then it is best to take with plenty of water 1 hour before meals or snacks or 2 hours after meals or snacks.


08/01/2012: Michelleboyle from Virginia Beach, Va, Virginia Beach replies: "I broke my right ankle 2 months ago, I was in a cast for 6 weeks and in a boot for 3 weeks, now I have a deep vein thrombosis because of it, and I am on the blood thinner arixtra. Would cayenne and garlic help if I added it to my diet? Thanks, Michelle"
02/24/2013: Aeiver from New Braunfels, Tx replies: "An interesting book about cayenne and other healing foods is "Left For Dead" by Dick Quinn who writes about his experience with heart disease and regaining his health."
07/10/2013: Terri from Midwest City, Ok replies: "I would be interested in knowing how cayenne is used. Is it the pepper itself or is it used in the powder form that you can buy as a spice? Is it mixed with food or water. Is there a certain way to use it to address one ailment over another? I have pain on the inside of my leg that seems to be slowly moving upward that I suspect is a clot. I don't know but it has been moving up my left leg for a very long time and is now in the thigh area. I work from home and sit most of the time with my right ankle crossed over my left leg at the knee. Thank you!"
07/11/2013: Kt from The Usa replies: "Hi Terri, I just happened to read your post and thought I had been experiencing the same thing with one of my legs. I had read some benefits from taking cayenne pepper so I had started to use it on my eggs and vegetables along with turmeric and ginger. I don't know whether it is the combination or not but since I have been taking it I have not had that "feeling" in my leg. In fact, I had not given it another thought until I read your post. Just thought I'd share."
07/18/2013: Kt from The USA replies: "I wanted to report an update. I awoke this AM with pain in the leg in which I suspect a clot. I mixed about 1/2 tsp cayenne in some warm water and chugged it. After that, I took about 1/4 tsp turmeric and 1/4 tsp ginger in some warm water and chugged that. I then mixed about a TBSP of BSM in some warm water and drank that. I went for a ten minute walk. When I returned I ate about 1/2 C cooked carrots and a garlic clove. I don't know which combination worked or if they will counter each other later but the "tightness" in that leg has gone for right now although I can still feel a little disturbance.

Can anyone provide a warning about what I took? Sometimes, when you're in the pain I was in, you don't think too clear. I know the turmeric and ginger are from roots. I guess you can consider those a starch. I know too many carbs (starches) clog pores and veins. (BTW, a popular medical site locked me out of my account for reporting something they apparently didn't like until I begged for reinstatement and pleaded ignorance due to my brain injuries---which is true). During my times of employment I stood the majority of the time. I was never one to sit for long periods of time until getting the computer but I've had to cut back on that. I rode horses for several years but that is not idle sitting."

07/19/2013: Andrea C from Cardiff, Wales replies: "Take half a teaspoon of cayenne in the morning, other half in the evening..... In WARM WATER. So your body knows what's coming. It may feel a bit burny, but that will pass."
07/20/2013: Kt from The Usa replies: "Hi Andrea, should I take it on an empty stomach or after I eat?"
07/21/2013: Andrea C from Cardiff, Wales replies: "You can take it with or without food. You can also put it on your food, but I do both as I like it. Love Andrea xxx"

General Feedback




Next time say NO to coumadin and take fibrolytic enzyme to remove clots."

09/23/2011: Shelley from Calgary, Alberta: "I have a friend, who had knee replacement surgery.







09/23/2011: Dud from From The Woods Of, Wv, Usa replies: "Shelly....... research:



3. papain protein lysine enzyme from papaya trees


5. vitamin b12

6. garlic eating

7. other things also, Chinese herbs, etc."

09/25/2011: G from Nyc, Ny replies: "Cayenne pepper and garlic are said to be the roto-rooter of the veins/arteries. (read Dick Quin "Left for Dead" and also research Dr. Christopher) These two things taken together help to dissolve clots/plaque/cholesterol. Cayenne opens up your veins to allow for better blood flow."
09/25/2011: G from Nyc, Ny replies: "Sorry, forgot to add: do a wikipedia search for warfarin. Cayenne (and also many other natural supplements/vitamins) is also a blood thinner. Your friend is lucky to have you as a friend."

Would Cayenne or garlic help this clot dissolve?

Thanks so much!"

11/18/2011: Lisa from S. California, Ca, Usa replies: "Try Nattokinase. It's a natural enzyme that dissolves blood clots. It has lots of reviews on iherb. It does thin the blood, so your husbands doctor should be informed."
11/18/2011: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Bibi - Dud from WV mentioned that taking serrapeptase may help dissolve clots (along with other suggestions in his September 23/11 post).




Magnesium is also good at dissolving clots and lack of it can be a cause of blood clots. http://www.livestrong.com/article/463945-magnesium-and-blood-clots/

Ginger is worth looking into as well. http://www.livestrong.com/article/319767-foods-that-dissolve-a-blood-clot/ . Arginine has been said to also help so you could search that also (it is new to me). All the best."



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[YEA]  02/12/2007: Fran from Face, GA: "Ginger root is good for the spleen... Also figs are good to rid the body of gallstones... Also, ginger work s to rid the body of blood clots... God Bless you"

Ginger, Walking

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[YEA]  03/19/2011: Kitbar from Phila, Pa: "I thought I had a blood clot in my left leg. Me being holistic I automatically came to your website and amazingly found the cure before it got any worse. I went walking for about 20 minutes a day for 2 days and had some ginger soaked overnight in water(luckily had it already soaked for other health reasons)and by the next day no more tingling or throbing in my leg."


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The following info I copied from Wikkipedia : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nattokinase


07/23/2009: rideronthestorm54 from Grand Junction, CO replies: "I have researsched the natto and it was recommended to take a dose of 2000fui to help with blood clots."
[YEA]  04/21/2012: Feporam from Carlton, Pa, United States replies: "I have a history of blood clots, my doctor started me on Nattokinase and, as long as I take it, I have had no further incidents. I went off of it for a couple of weeks and ended up with 2 clots, but they quickly disappeared after a few days back on nattokinase. This also has helped to ease my menstrual issues."
12/07/2012: Randall from Carol Stream, Il replies: "what is fui? I haven't heard of this measurement... I searched google but I didn't find anything helpful? How does fui convert to international units or miligrams?"
12/26/2012: Nohard from Aristomenis, Messinais, Greece replies: "Reply to fui, OK 100mg is 2000 FU, I think you will find that the person who did the reply hit the u and the I at the same time ui like that, and thats why you cant find the answer to fui, simple if you look hard enough. Good Luck"

Remedies Needed

03/03/2014: Karen from Canada: "Hi, I have a dear friend who has just recently found she has a blood clot near her heart. She has been precribed a blood thinner and has to take 5000 mg Vitamin D daily. Can anyone suggest a remedy for this. Are there any herbs or natural solutions to dissolve clots?

Please help, as this matter is urgent. Thanks to any reply."

03/04/2014: Prioris from Fl, Usa replies: "Nattokinase is a natural clot buster with no side effects. Type in search box "+prioris+nattokinase" to find my posts on the subject in earth clinic."
03/04/2014: Mariah from Atlanta, Ga replies: "Hi, try searching under Blood Clots in the Ailments Section on Earth Clinic for more detailed information (under questions and answers).

Vitamin E in small doses (100 IU [one hundred IU, VERY IMPORTANT YOU LOOK AT THE UNITS] ... THE *SMALLER* THE BETTER). I've had really good results taking one a day in areas as delicate as the brain and/or heart. Just be sure to consult with the doctor if Vitamin E is ok to take since your friend is on a blood thinner.

Hope that helps!"

06/01/2012: Nsingh11 from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada: "Hello there, I am a 20 year old male who was diagonosed with an DVT in 2010 left leg, and this year in January had another clot only in my right leg. The doctors dont know why its happening they have just put me on Couamdian however, doing recent search about the possible reasons for it I came across several factors such as Obesity, High Estrogen level, Exessive B12 and Folic Acid Content, and Omega 6 fatty acids, and prolonged sitting both times. All of these factor I can assoicate with because my weight is currently high, doctor said I might have high estrogen levels, when I had the second clot I was supplementing with B12 and the essentail fatty acids I have been taking for a while through the use of health oils such as Olive oil. I dont know why these clots are happening but these indicators provide leverage to my conclusion. Since this recently happened because in the past year or so I rationalized my diet to include many supplements such as protien powder, multivaitmins and calcium vitamins and essentail fatty acids; more poluty products such as ground beef steaks, Fish, Chicken, and Eggs.

However, I keep informing the doctors of the diet modifications playing a factor but they wont listen and just insist for me to take Warfrin for the rest of my life. This reccomendation does not make sense I am 20 years old and I always excercise with heavy lifting weights and all of sudden I get clots why didnt it happen before why did it happen when I was sitting for a prolonged period of time what caused it? These inicidents have lead me to have to give up many of my aspirations and sporting acitivites beaucse of the harm it has with bleeding. If you guys could help me out with something any answers, maybe I can find a way to fix this matter since it has been detrimental to my life. I know there is a way to fix this but I dont know where to start. I need some advice please- if you can help I would be very greatful. Thanks"

06/01/2012: Carly from Seattle, Wa - Usa replies: "Hi Singh. I would suggest to you that you do a web search on the phrase "serrapeptase and blood clots".

Serrapeptase is a natural enzyme that is pretty amazing. I remember reading something about it keeping blood from forming clots. Please read about it. :)

Good luck to you, Carly"

06/01/2012: Andy from Ny, Us replies: "Warfarin = rat poison (wikipedia). Check out "People's Pharmacy" for an alert. Type in "natural anticoagulant" and "natural blood thinners" into your internet search. Garlic and cayenne are said to act as a natural roto-router for veins and arteries, thinning the blood and dissolving clots. Heart healthy/stroke preventative. Read Dick Quinn's "Left for Dead". Healthier to take a vitamin E and/or a garlic supplement every day than a known rat poison (or any other prescribed blood thinner). Research. Good luck."
06/02/2012: Timh from Louisville, Ky, Usa replies: "Nsingh11, try some detoxification protocols to insure your body is "clean". "Clean" means no heavy metals, no zenobiotics, no parasites, and no infections. Protocols are on this site; rotate one to the other. Also consider the brand of supplements you take. It's always best to take supplements not manufactured by pharmaceutical companies, but rather heath food companies.

Conventional medical doctors are not trained to treat your health, they are trained to treat your diseases; which means your health is your responsibility and your coming to E. C. is a very good first step.

Good luck and report changes."

06/02/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Australia replies: "Hi Nsingh11, It would pay to have your iron levels checked, that is your saturation level and also your ferritin levels. You may have excess iron especially as it is in breakfast cereals, breads, other foods and supplements including body building.


Cayenne is definitely worth your time to research it and it's benefits, even in first aide use for strokes. I did and now I wouldn't be without it."

06/03/2012: Heather from Leicester replies: "Hi, Dr Wallace in his book Dead Doctors Don't Lie states that blood clots are a symptom of copper deficiency - so you could consider a copper supplement. You could check this out with a hair analysis ( as long as you don't have chlorine on your hair as I've read this can throw out the reading for copper). Sometimes blood clots are indicative of more serious degenerative diseases."

12/07/2011: Sheila from San Diego, Ca: "I've had a very small blood clot, dk brown-black in color, on the left side of my mouth's mucous membrane, where my canines meet. It's been there for many, many, many years. One dentist wanted to remove it, and other dentists don't bother me if I tell them that it hasn't changed in size nor is it painful.

BUT, on occasion when I'm eating I accidentally have bitten down on it causing a bit of discomfort or pain.

What kind of remedies would affect it, make it disappear or lessen? I'd rather try to dissolve it without any kind of incision or surgical removal done.

I thought it would disappear over the years, but maybe because it's just underneath the surface of the membrane that it has stayed the same."

12/08/2011: Helpyourself from Houston, Texas replies: "Here is what I do: drink 20 drops of Tabasco in 4 oz or so of water. At night - gargle with half of a glass of water as hot as I can stand it, next day gargle with Tabasco recipe and spit out, that night gargle with hot water again. I do this for about 3 or 4 days. I drink Tabasco recipe twice per month or when needed. It's like a rotor rooter - cleans your mouth, body and spirit! Good Luck!"
12/11/2011: Courtney from Granite Bay, Ca replies: "I had the same thing years ago. I sterilized a needle, and gently inserted the tip at an angle (so that you're not actually poking, but rather, pulling a small piece of its membrane off).

It bled itself empty. I rinsed with salt water afterwards, and I haven't seen it since! :)"

06/16/2011: Ammu from Hyd, A.p: "my frnd had undergone a head surgery which was a blood clot removed 1mth back n now he is suffering from headache daily at da operation side and there is a nose bleeding..
i would like to know y the paining is still there to him is there is any risk to him and how can it be controlled..
please help.."

04/02/2011: John from La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico: "Anyone here have any suggestions of how to regulate a high platelet count? Mine is high and the doctor wants to put me on a chemo drug that has very sever side effects, one of which states that the drug can be fatal. I don't think I want to do that. Any suggestions would be appreciated"

04/03/2011: Marlene from Surrey, Bc, Canada replies: "Have you thought about donating blood? Look into Plateletpheresis - Basically, this is a process that takes your whole blood, runs throught a centrifuge to separate the platelets, then returns the plasma and red blood cells back to you.

This type of donation greatly helps those who are imune suppresent such as cancer patients and babies. The ability to colect enough platelets from one person makes a great difference to these patients. I don't remember all the information, maybe you can find a blood donor clinic near you to explain the need.

I did this type of donation for 2 years, but in BC they have stopped allowing women who have been pregnant to donate this way. I still donate whole blood."

04/11/2011: John from Lapaz, Baja California Sur, Mexico replies: "Hi Marlene: Thanks for the information, sorry I am so tardy in my response, but I have been out on the Sea of Cortez checking the sea turtle population, It is growing, Yay! Only problem with your suggetion is that here in La Paz, there is no such a clinic. So I will do some more research and see what I can come up with. Thank you for your concern and may the Canucks win the cup."
03/05/2012: Kay from Destin, Fl replies: "RE: In LaPaz... Please consider contacting the Red Cross (link provided below) who probably need, or know of a need, or can find a need for your platelets thru a local hospital or other official orgs like blood banks, organ donor centers, life flight networks, etc. Here's a few ref's to get you started... I see that everal LaPaz charities listed provide medical resources to children/family, and Red Cross provides FREE ambulance & resuce services to everyone there...

Thanks for considering this!




