The only treatment that stopped my symptom's and about 50% of us is cilantro smoothies, the cilantro is a heavy metal detox, it chelates your blood pulling out heavy metals. Google the tie in to Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Grover's Disease. I am still clear after living with GD for 4 years previously.
Elderly1 I have had Grover's Disease now for several months and so far no relief. Nighttime is the worst causing me to lose many hours of sleep. Even during the day I constantly itch thus scratch. I saw your post and I am willing to try anything! Please tell me if you used Witch Hazel full strength or did you cut it with something like water or? And how soon after treatment did you find relief?
I have accepted that there is no good way to improve the taste of cilantro. Yes I enjoy it in salsa and other foods, but not in a smoothie.
Initially I added 1/2 bunch fresh or frozen cilantro to my basic morning smoothie of: Unsweetened Almond Milk, Plain Unsweetened Pro-Biotic whole milk yogurt, 1 raw egg, 1/2 frozen banana- frozen in pieces, handful of frozen blueberry's and 2 scoops of Vital Protein's bovine collagen powder.
Cilantro ruined the taste but got it down.
About twice a year, I notice a few papules in my torso area, no idea if they are GD or something else, that itch or hurt and appear occasionally I simply put my half bunch of cilantro in the blender with about 1/2 cup of water and chug it down without breathing. I don't notice the taste that way and my morning smoothie tastes delicious.
For the past month I noticed a few of these papules on my stomach area, maybe 3 or 4 and if scratched would reappear like GD does and started on cilantro for about 4 days. They are all gone.
Rashida- I so hope this herb helps you. I understand your suffering which affects your sleep, limits you and affects your quality of life.
I have accepted that there is no good way to improve the taste of cilantro. Yes I enjoy it in salsa and other foods, but not in a smoothie.
Initially I added 1/2 bunch fresh or frozen cilantro to my basic morning smoothie of: Unsweetened Almond Milk, Plain Unsweetened Pro-Biotic whole milk yogurt, 1 raw egg, 1/2 frozen banana- frozen in pieces, handful of frozen blueberry's and 2 scoops of Vital Protein's bovine collagen powder.
Cilantro ruined the taste but got it down.
About twice a year, I notice a few papules in my torso area, no idea if they are GD or something else, that itch or hurt and appear occasionally I simply put my half bunch of cilantro in the blender with about 1/2 cup of water and chug it down without breathing. I don't notice the taste that way and my morning smoothie tastes delicious.
For the past month I noticed a few of these papules on my stomach area, maybe 3 or 4 and if scratched would reappear like GD does and started on cilantro for about 4 days. They are all gone.
Rashida- I so hope this herb helps you. I understand your suffering which affects your sleep, limits you and affects your quality of life.
Thank you, @gardeningjunkie! I don’t find the taste of cilantro too objectionable - could I just add some seasoning to the half bunch of cilantro, like tamarind chutney, salt, pepper, a bit of cayenne, cumin powder, turmeric powder, etc., and make a paste to swallow, instead of a smoothie?
Thank you, @gardeningjunkie! I don’t find the taste of cilantro too objectionable - could I just add some seasoning to the half bunch of cilantro, like tamarind chutney, salt, pepper, a bit of cayenne, cumin powder, turmeric powder, etc., and make a paste to swallow, instead of a smoothie?
I like gardeningjunkie had success with Cilantro. I froze mine and added fresh fruit, yogurt sometimes, juice and honey. When the drink is cold and a bit sweeter it’s more palatable.
Medical chelation is explained here: https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/what-is-chelation-therapy. Natural chelation reportedly can be accomplished via the oral ingestion of cilantro and chlorella; this appears to be generally accepted. If you read through the Grover's forums here and on Facebook, you will see that many people swear by cilantro, or cilantro/chlorella, smoothies for relief, remission, and even cure. Since cilantro and chlorella are metal detoxifiers, I was researching whether there is a known link between Grover's and heavy metal toxicity. The findings reported above are all that I found from within the medical community. The evidence is far from conclusive, but at least it comes from a physician.
The connection between Grover’s Disease and mercury has long been recognised. I had my first (and only) outbreak of GD in 2008 following receipt of a flu shot. I subsequently found that the vaccine contained a mercury compound (thimerosol) as a preservative. Since then I have avoided vaccines containing mercury and have had no further outbreak of GD, although the first outbreak lasted nearly a year.
Please consume it anyway you want: paste, salad, smoothie. Also add any nutritional or flavorful additives you want. I only experimented with raw, not cooked cilantro. I never read a blog of someone using cooked cilantro as a heavy metal detox. Most used about a giant handful daily, about a half a bunch, but some consumed an entire bunch a day. Few reported positive results with cilantro oil, plus I liked the added nutritional value of the fresh cilantro. Yet if the cilantro looked great, I bought extra to freeze to extend the time between shopping trips.
The connection between Grover’s Disease and mercury has long been recognised. I had my first (and only) outbreak of GD in 2008 following receipt of a flu shot. I subsequently found that the vaccine contained a mercury compound (thimerosol) as a preservative. Since then I have avoided vaccines containing mercury and have had no further outbreak of GD, although the first outbreak lasted nearly a year.
Thank you for pointing out that thimerosal is a mercury compound.
I do loved mussels which are reportedly very high in mercury. I only allow myself to have them several times a year now.
Thank you for pointing out that thimerosal is a mercury compound.
I do loved mussels which are reportedly very high in mercury. I only allow myself to have them several times a year now.
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@gardeningjunkie do you have a good recipe for the cilantro smoothie? I would like to try this smoothie route. Thanks!
Thanks for your comments and am glad the Witch Hazel has been helpful! I have not experienced a cure--- but do find adequate relief.
I have accepted that there is no good way to improve the taste of cilantro. Yes I enjoy it in salsa and other foods, but not in a smoothie.
Initially I added 1/2 bunch fresh or frozen cilantro to my basic morning smoothie of: Unsweetened Almond Milk, Plain Unsweetened Pro-Biotic whole milk yogurt, 1 raw egg, 1/2 frozen banana- frozen in pieces, handful of frozen blueberry's and 2 scoops of Vital Protein's bovine collagen powder.
Cilantro ruined the taste but got it down.
About twice a year, I notice a few papules in my torso area, no idea if they are GD or something else, that itch or hurt and appear occasionally I simply put my half bunch of cilantro in the blender with about 1/2 cup of water and chug it down without breathing. I don't notice the taste that way and my morning smoothie tastes delicious.
For the past month I noticed a few of these papules on my stomach area, maybe 3 or 4 and if scratched would reappear like GD does and started on cilantro for about 4 days. They are all gone.
Rashida- I so hope this herb helps you. I understand your suffering which affects your sleep, limits you and affects your quality of life.
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3 ReactionsThank you, @gardeningjunkie! I don’t find the taste of cilantro too objectionable - could I just add some seasoning to the half bunch of cilantro, like tamarind chutney, salt, pepper, a bit of cayenne, cumin powder, turmeric powder, etc., and make a paste to swallow, instead of a smoothie?
Or cinnamon or ginge ( powder or fresh).
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3 ReactionsI like gardeningjunkie had success with Cilantro. I froze mine and added fresh fruit, yogurt sometimes, juice and honey. When the drink is cold and a bit sweeter it’s more palatable.
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3 ReactionsThe connection between Grover’s Disease and mercury has long been recognised. I had my first (and only) outbreak of GD in 2008 following receipt of a flu shot. I subsequently found that the vaccine contained a mercury compound (thimerosol) as a preservative. Since then I have avoided vaccines containing mercury and have had no further outbreak of GD, although the first outbreak lasted nearly a year.
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1 ReactionPlease consume it anyway you want: paste, salad, smoothie. Also add any nutritional or flavorful additives you want. I only experimented with raw, not cooked cilantro. I never read a blog of someone using cooked cilantro as a heavy metal detox. Most used about a giant handful daily, about a half a bunch, but some consumed an entire bunch a day. Few reported positive results with cilantro oil, plus I liked the added nutritional value of the fresh cilantro. Yet if the cilantro looked great, I bought extra to freeze to extend the time between shopping trips.
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2 ReactionsThank you for pointing out that thimerosal is a mercury compound.
I do loved mussels which are reportedly very high in mercury. I only allow myself to have them several times a year now.
Tuna and sword fish as well. Stay away from farmed Talapia.
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