Yeah, I remember it being sold in gas stations back then. The sulfur content seems to be a big part of the magic, just as it is with garlic and onions.
Stay tuned for my Dictionary of Medical Doublespeak (a translation guide). ;-)
We have one, and it was an early part of trying to solve my wife's back problems. Since having her hip replaced, she doesn't seem to need it as much. So a hip misalignment was possibly contributing to her issues. I may not have mentioned it, but our functional med doc is also a chiropractor. That's how we found him, looking for a new chiro after having spent a few years on the road.
I suspect I have a hiatal hernia, as food sometimes gets stuck on the way down. When that happens, I invert a few times. That seems to relieve enough pressure that things finally start moving again. I guess at some point I start to do research on hiatal hernias, to see if it can be reversed, or at least what to do to avoid progression.
As a chiro, I think you'll enjoy my future post about overcoming severe heart arrhythmias (what cardiologists either don't know or don't want to know). That will likely be next month. ;-)
Invert? If you mean hang upside down that would seem to be opposite of what you want. My chiro pulled my stomach down and massaged pyloric valve... you can do it to yourself. Great relief. A gentle massage gun works too.
Yes, hanging upside down on an inversion table. I forgot to discuss the problem the last time I saw my chiro. I suspect if there is an easy fix he can help me out.
To me, it seems like things are spasming. Inverting takes the pressure off and allows things to relax and the spasming stops. It seems like rice and pork are triggers, but there may be others.
As Sadie said, there is a massage technique to pull the stomach down. My chiro showed it to me, but I haven't used it. I'd bet there are video demonstrations on YouTube.
I have noticed that, while the hernia is still there, I haven't had things get caught there more than briefly since I upped my salt intake a few weeks ago, even when eating things that often would get stuck. I take 3-4 grams of sea salt everyday. It greatly improved my dry skin, and I suspect it is doing the same thing for my esophagus and the rest of my digestive track. With sufficient hydration, things don't seem to get stuck at the stricture as easily.
If you want more information, The Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonio is what you want to read. It also helped my libido. ;-)
I hadn't checked my other go-to site for free downloads, which is annas-archive.org, but just checked on it now and found quite a few of his books there. If anyone has difficulty with the user-interface at annas-archive.org, feel free to post a reply to this comment and I'll be happy to walk them through the not-always-intuitive process. https://annas-archive.org/search?q=mark+sircus
DMSO and methylene blue are my two new best friends. I am almost pain free taking DMSO, and all the money I spent on pain management shots for my back… all for nothing. It broke us. DMSO is a life saver IMHO.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this article. I have been studying/researching DMSO for the past year and read everything I can find! I subscribe to AMWD also and love all of his stuff. But I have 4 dogs (standard poodles) and am interested in using DMSO for them also so I found your article SUPER HELPFUL in terms of what you shared about your dog. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am ordering the DMSO you said you use on your dog's food. I am excited to try it. I subscribed to your substack and am looking forward to learning more from you. My name is Patrice and I live in Idaho. Thanks again - I've learned a lot in your article!
Klimer have you read Sally K Norton‘s book Toxic Superfood’s? On page 248 she talks about the application of DMSO i( also MSM)in relation to oxalate accumulation. because of the inflammation is accumulation of oxalates and a tool in reducing the inflammation is sulfur.
No, I haven't. But if my doc is right about oxalate being what Peat was concerned about, it would explain why the NO hasn't yet seemed to pose a problem for me. I apply DMSO to my feet, carotids and temples 5 days per week, and ingest a few drops every morning. I also often take a Kyolic garlic supplement, so my sulfur load is pretty high.
In the meantime, you can find Sally K Norton‘s channel on YouTube and marvel as I do at how many people she’s helped with a vast array of diseases and disorders. They are all linked to oxalate overload.
I did a little digging, and found some connections between ganglion cysts and oxalates/calcium. My wife has had some issues with gout and ganglion cysts, so I pulled the trigger and ordered a used copy of Norton’s book. It’ll be interesting to see if it helps her avoid surgery on the cyst, which comes with no guarantee of success. Thanks again!
Oxalates are about an over accumulation. Not a toxicity. I recommend reading the book. It is so insightful. It will help you put all the pieces of the puzzle together. Have a wonderful day.
“which I believe was related to getting an update of the rabies vaccine - her initial vestibular problems had also started not long after receiving a vaccine).1”
Same here.
Also, dog had really loose teeth suddenly unrelated to the other weird vision issues. Started DMSO on that which seemed to improve his gums and teeth
The loose teeth is interesting. The TIAs are a circulatory problem. It makes some sense to me that the loose teeth could also be related to impaired circulation.
Lana had a tooth that was turning black and looking like we would have to pull it. We sprayed some chlorine dioxide on it for a few days and it cleared right up.
Thank you for sharing your DMSO journey! It’s vital that such info is shared by real people with real experiences because ‘real doctors’ don’t have this info. With enough ‘anecdotal’ evidence, the truth emerges. My family (dogs included) have all benefited from using DMSO over the last couple years.
We need to get back to the late 1800s/early 1900s, when going to the doctor was a last resort. Most people relied upon people in the neighborhood, who could suggest simple remedies to fix most problems. My neighbors would all be a lot healthier if they listened to me, but they think I have impure thoughts about our medical system, so I need to be shunned. ;-)
I was watching a 20 year old mainstream news documentary about ozone, with a ton of anecdotal evidence to support its safety and efficacy. That made it clear to me that a LOT has to change before anecdotal evidence will ever result in adopting any great therapy that threatens the profitability of existing modalities.
I'm working on an article about my recent ozone experience. A side benefit was resolving an issue that I'd be struggling with for 50 years! That was totally unexpected, but very much a great relief. It will probably be a couple of weeks before I kick that one out the door.
It is possible to get a more accurate view of magnesium levels by getting an RBC (erythrocyte) mag blood test. It measures cellular rather than serum levels. This is how I discovered that, while my serum level was perfect, I was actually severely deficient
My personal metric for assessing magnesium levels is how noticeable my heartbeat is. If I rarely notice it, my levels are fine. If I start feeling some pounding, I’ve likely been dealing with some stress that has depleted my Mg levels and it’s time to take a bit more (topically applied magnesium oil is a good way to get Mg levels up quickly).
Blood levels of magnesium are meaningless, because your body will steal Mg from anywhere to maintain blood levels. It has to keep levels in a very tight range for things to work right.
Another possible metric is being constipated, which is more likely to happen when Mg is low.
So I followed Amandha Vollmer and bought her book. My 1st encounter with eliminating pain with DMSO was a severe quick onset ear pain (I was prone to ear infections) - one drop of DMSO in that ear and pain was gone and after that I had no other symptoms/pain. My friend had cold/allergies and was dealing with an ear that would not "clear" for months - one drop of DMSO and her ear cleared and it has not clogged back up (1 month). She had breathing issues cold/allergies - I gave her my nebulizer and 3% hydrogen peroxide and it cleared her lungs and breathing after 3 treatments.
6 weeks ago I broke my humerous pretty badly but not enough for surgery. I immediately started applying DMSO/Tallow blend several times a day and ingesting 1 dropper full with water at night. My ortho said that it would take 8-12 weeks to heal the break. He was shocked that it was completely healed in 6 weeks. Now of course I have to deal with getting my flexibility back :).
Awesome story! And great news that you could avoid surgery! Thanks for sharing.
I'm currently reading Ed McCabe's Flood Your Body With Oxygen. I suspect bathing in a dilute HP solution or spraying the skin with 3% HP would have also helped the break heal (and would likely have other unexpected side benefits).
It seems that there are many ways to help the body heal. All we need now is doctors who understand that.
I've been working with my chiropractor to get better flexibility in my right shoulder. Several bike crashes where I had come down hard on my right elbow was causing me to experience some discomfort when I would exercise. He did some shockwave therapy on it and some deep tissue massage to get things to loosened up. Even immediately afterward it felt better, but it'll likely be a few days before I know if he's eliminated the pain completely.
Sometimes with traumatic injuries you need some help to get the full range of motion back.
Thanks- I have many healing modalities I’ve dabbled in because my mother-in-law has so many issues- but she only subscribes to allopathy. I’ve been pretty heathy so this is my 1st major incident (at 62!!) So any advice to regaining flexibility is greatly appreciated
I'm always reluctant to seek help - too many years of doing it myself. ;-)
I started exercising in Oct to resolve an issue with my left shoulder. That worked beautifully with just exercise - mainly a lot of arm raises and W's, where you bring your arms, with forearms raised, back as far as possible, with your hands about parallel with your ears (trying to squeeze the shoulder blades together).
Once that shoulder was better, I started doing pushups and the right shoulder became unhappy. I tried exercising my way through that for a couple of months, when it finally dawned on me that it was time for some professional help.
Fortunately, my chiro so far seems to resolve problems in one or two visits. I suspect there are some who aren't as effective. But there are probably massage therapists and PTs who could solve the same problem. I chose to do chiropractic because I suspected my past crashes were the problem. If yours is related to the break, chiro might be your best option.
Yeah, I remember it being sold in gas stations back then. The sulfur content seems to be a big part of the magic, just as it is with garlic and onions.
Stay tuned for my Dictionary of Medical Doublespeak (a translation guide). ;-)
We have one, and it was an early part of trying to solve my wife's back problems. Since having her hip replaced, she doesn't seem to need it as much. So a hip misalignment was possibly contributing to her issues. I may not have mentioned it, but our functional med doc is also a chiropractor. That's how we found him, looking for a new chiro after having spent a few years on the road.
I suspect I have a hiatal hernia, as food sometimes gets stuck on the way down. When that happens, I invert a few times. That seems to relieve enough pressure that things finally start moving again. I guess at some point I start to do research on hiatal hernias, to see if it can be reversed, or at least what to do to avoid progression.
As a chiro, I think you'll enjoy my future post about overcoming severe heart arrhythmias (what cardiologists either don't know or don't want to know). That will likely be next month. ;-)
Invert? If you mean hang upside down that would seem to be opposite of what you want. My chiro pulled my stomach down and massaged pyloric valve... you can do it to yourself. Great relief. A gentle massage gun works too.
Yes, hanging upside down on an inversion table. I forgot to discuss the problem the last time I saw my chiro. I suspect if there is an easy fix he can help me out.
To me, it seems like things are spasming. Inverting takes the pressure off and allows things to relax and the spasming stops. It seems like rice and pork are triggers, but there may be others.
Wondering if did come up with help re Hiatal hernia besides hanging upside down?
As Sadie said, there is a massage technique to pull the stomach down. My chiro showed it to me, but I haven't used it. I'd bet there are video demonstrations on YouTube.
I have noticed that, while the hernia is still there, I haven't had things get caught there more than briefly since I upped my salt intake a few weeks ago, even when eating things that often would get stuck. I take 3-4 grams of sea salt everyday. It greatly improved my dry skin, and I suspect it is doing the same thing for my esophagus and the rest of my digestive track. With sufficient hydration, things don't seem to get stuck at the stricture as easily.
If you want more information, The Salt Fix by James DiNicolantonio is what you want to read. It also helped my libido. ;-)
E-book Free Download...use a VPN just in case if you're equipped with one.
https://oceanofpdf.com/authors/mark-sircus/pdf-epub-transdermal-magnesium-therapy-a-new-modality-for-the-maintenance-of-health-download/
If you prefer paper... https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/mark-sircus/269209/?srsltid=AfmBOoqwau2UHzHk5-SfCaaLh9TKpjD1ePE-vw2pJbbUxGHoECd7oFu-
Thanks for sharing the link. I didn't know that Sircus' Magnesium book was now available as a free download!
oceanofpdf.com also has a book of his on sodium bicarbonate... https://oceanofpdf.com/genres/health/pdf-epub-sodium-bicarbonate-natures-unique-first-aid-remedy-download/
I hadn't checked my other go-to site for free downloads, which is annas-archive.org, but just checked on it now and found quite a few of his books there. If anyone has difficulty with the user-interface at annas-archive.org, feel free to post a reply to this comment and I'll be happy to walk them through the not-always-intuitive process. https://annas-archive.org/search?q=mark+sircus
Thanks a lot
Thank you! This is a readable and easily-understandable adjunct to A Midwestern Doctor (I read them regularly). AMD also started me on my DMSO path.
That's an awesome compliment! Thank you very much!
Also, I was sent here by Unbekoming.
AMD and Unbekoming keep my plate full. I'm in awe of both of them!
Same here! Going to Sub now~
DMSO and methylene blue are my two new best friends. I am almost pain free taking DMSO, and all the money I spent on pain management shots for my back… all for nothing. It broke us. DMSO is a life saver IMHO.
https://youtu.be/YLod0KZ4Vtw
I hope this helps. 😊‼️
How you take The DMSO? I have much pain in my neck.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this article. I have been studying/researching DMSO for the past year and read everything I can find! I subscribe to AMWD also and love all of his stuff. But I have 4 dogs (standard poodles) and am interested in using DMSO for them also so I found your article SUPER HELPFUL in terms of what you shared about your dog. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am ordering the DMSO you said you use on your dog's food. I am excited to try it. I subscribed to your substack and am looking forward to learning more from you. My name is Patrice and I live in Idaho. Thanks again - I've learned a lot in your article!
Klimer have you read Sally K Norton‘s book Toxic Superfood’s? On page 248 she talks about the application of DMSO i( also MSM)in relation to oxalate accumulation. because of the inflammation is accumulation of oxalates and a tool in reducing the inflammation is sulfur.
No, I haven't. But if my doc is right about oxalate being what Peat was concerned about, it would explain why the NO hasn't yet seemed to pose a problem for me. I apply DMSO to my feet, carotids and temples 5 days per week, and ingest a few drops every morning. I also often take a Kyolic garlic supplement, so my sulfur load is pretty high.
Thanks for the comment!
In the meantime, you can find Sally K Norton‘s channel on YouTube and marvel as I do at how many people she’s helped with a vast array of diseases and disorders. They are all linked to oxalate overload.
I did a little digging, and found some connections between ganglion cysts and oxalates/calcium. My wife has had some issues with gout and ganglion cysts, so I pulled the trigger and ordered a used copy of Norton’s book. It’ll be interesting to see if it helps her avoid surgery on the cyst, which comes with no guarantee of success. Thanks again!
Oxalates are about an over accumulation. Not a toxicity. I recommend reading the book. It is so insightful. It will help you put all the pieces of the puzzle together. Have a wonderful day.
OK, like solving puzzles. I'm on the waitlist at my local library! Thanks!
“which I believe was related to getting an update of the rabies vaccine - her initial vestibular problems had also started not long after receiving a vaccine).1”
Same here.
Also, dog had really loose teeth suddenly unrelated to the other weird vision issues. Started DMSO on that which seemed to improve his gums and teeth
Awesome comment.
The loose teeth is interesting. The TIAs are a circulatory problem. It makes some sense to me that the loose teeth could also be related to impaired circulation.
Lana had a tooth that was turning black and looking like we would have to pull it. We sprayed some chlorine dioxide on it for a few days and it cleared right up.
Wow- this is very good to know !
Wow, thank you! Off this article goes to
5 of my friends.
Yes, thank you for this article. Your style may be very helpful in explaining DMSO to my friends.
Thank you for sharing your DMSO journey! It’s vital that such info is shared by real people with real experiences because ‘real doctors’ don’t have this info. With enough ‘anecdotal’ evidence, the truth emerges. My family (dogs included) have all benefited from using DMSO over the last couple years.
We need to get back to the late 1800s/early 1900s, when going to the doctor was a last resort. Most people relied upon people in the neighborhood, who could suggest simple remedies to fix most problems. My neighbors would all be a lot healthier if they listened to me, but they think I have impure thoughts about our medical system, so I need to be shunned. ;-)
I was watching a 20 year old mainstream news documentary about ozone, with a ton of anecdotal evidence to support its safety and efficacy. That made it clear to me that a LOT has to change before anecdotal evidence will ever result in adopting any great therapy that threatens the profitability of existing modalities.
I'm working on an article about my recent ozone experience. A side benefit was resolving an issue that I'd be struggling with for 50 years! That was totally unexpected, but very much a great relief. It will probably be a couple of weeks before I kick that one out the door.
It is possible to get a more accurate view of magnesium levels by getting an RBC (erythrocyte) mag blood test. It measures cellular rather than serum levels. This is how I discovered that, while my serum level was perfect, I was actually severely deficient
My personal metric for assessing magnesium levels is how noticeable my heartbeat is. If I rarely notice it, my levels are fine. If I start feeling some pounding, I’ve likely been dealing with some stress that has depleted my Mg levels and it’s time to take a bit more (topically applied magnesium oil is a good way to get Mg levels up quickly).
Blood levels of magnesium are meaningless, because your body will steal Mg from anywhere to maintain blood levels. It has to keep levels in a very tight range for things to work right.
Another possible metric is being constipated, which is more likely to happen when Mg is low.
So I followed Amandha Vollmer and bought her book. My 1st encounter with eliminating pain with DMSO was a severe quick onset ear pain (I was prone to ear infections) - one drop of DMSO in that ear and pain was gone and after that I had no other symptoms/pain. My friend had cold/allergies and was dealing with an ear that would not "clear" for months - one drop of DMSO and her ear cleared and it has not clogged back up (1 month). She had breathing issues cold/allergies - I gave her my nebulizer and 3% hydrogen peroxide and it cleared her lungs and breathing after 3 treatments.
6 weeks ago I broke my humerous pretty badly but not enough for surgery. I immediately started applying DMSO/Tallow blend several times a day and ingesting 1 dropper full with water at night. My ortho said that it would take 8-12 weeks to heal the break. He was shocked that it was completely healed in 6 weeks. Now of course I have to deal with getting my flexibility back :).
Awesome story! And great news that you could avoid surgery! Thanks for sharing.
I'm currently reading Ed McCabe's Flood Your Body With Oxygen. I suspect bathing in a dilute HP solution or spraying the skin with 3% HP would have also helped the break heal (and would likely have other unexpected side benefits).
It seems that there are many ways to help the body heal. All we need now is doctors who understand that.
I've been working with my chiropractor to get better flexibility in my right shoulder. Several bike crashes where I had come down hard on my right elbow was causing me to experience some discomfort when I would exercise. He did some shockwave therapy on it and some deep tissue massage to get things to loosened up. Even immediately afterward it felt better, but it'll likely be a few days before I know if he's eliminated the pain completely.
Sometimes with traumatic injuries you need some help to get the full range of motion back.
Thanks- I have many healing modalities I’ve dabbled in because my mother-in-law has so many issues- but she only subscribes to allopathy. I’ve been pretty heathy so this is my 1st major incident (at 62!!) So any advice to regaining flexibility is greatly appreciated
I'm always reluctant to seek help - too many years of doing it myself. ;-)
I started exercising in Oct to resolve an issue with my left shoulder. That worked beautifully with just exercise - mainly a lot of arm raises and W's, where you bring your arms, with forearms raised, back as far as possible, with your hands about parallel with your ears (trying to squeeze the shoulder blades together).
Once that shoulder was better, I started doing pushups and the right shoulder became unhappy. I tried exercising my way through that for a couple of months, when it finally dawned on me that it was time for some professional help.
Fortunately, my chiro so far seems to resolve problems in one or two visits. I suspect there are some who aren't as effective. But there are probably massage therapists and PTs who could solve the same problem. I chose to do chiropractic because I suspected my past crashes were the problem. If yours is related to the break, chiro might be your best option.
The best place to get DMSO in Canada is at
DMSO Canada in Ottawa. They have several books and pure aloe Vera liquid as well as extra bottles with eye droppers to mix your own solutions.
I learned a lot from your article. Thank you so much.
I pulled a muscle, couldn't walk. Applied DMSO and rested. 3 days later, I'm still sore but walking!