MSM

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Suzi,

This is great! Maybe he'll be receptive to other ideas or even become an

" ambassador for health the natural way " .

 

Ann in Memphis

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Did I read somewhere that using MSM daily longterm causes a problem? Not sure what problem it causes but I stopped giving it to my dog on a daily basis. It caused a depletion of something or the other.

Anne

 

 

Suzi,This is great! Maybe he'll be receptive to other ideas or even become an "ambassador for health the natural way".Ann in Memphis

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My father can be quite obstinite when he wants to be and other times will let me use him as a guinea pig...LOL... He has high blood pressure and at one time we went thru all sorts of herbs trying to find one that would work. Found a combination that worked for awhile - then he was back to his "meds".... When he gets really bad is when he lets me work..... But I love him... he's 84 and learned how to play slots and solitare on the computer..........

Suzi

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Hey Doc..... this is your area..... does it cause problems longterm.....???

Suzi

Maryland Organics <garden wrote:

Did I read somewhere that using MSM daily longterm causes a problem? Not sure what problem it causes but I stopped giving it to my dog on a daily basis. It caused a depletion of something or the other.

Anne

 

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Dear Suzi,

This is awesome.

Very well done on such a win.

Much love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Tuesday, February 26, 2002 11:36 AM

[herbal remedies] MSM

 

Doc, & everyone..

Had to share this with you... Doc, remember me asking about my dad and shingles.... well, we got him to take the MSM capsules... the shingles is finally clearing up - he got some kind of pads for it... Anyway, I get a call yesterday, he has had carpal tunnel in his wrists for some time... He suddenly discovered that with the weather change his wrists weren't hurting and he has been using them more..(He's been taking the MSM faithfully). He called to tell me it must be the MSM and went and got another bottle........ Hooray for our side....LOL

Suzi

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Never heard that about MSM, nor do I see any reason for it to be so. I've had patients on it for years with no ill effects.

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Maryland Organics

herbal remedies

Tuesday, February 26, 2002 6:29 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] MSM

 

Did I read somewhere that using MSM daily longterm causes a problem? Not sure what problem it causes but I stopped giving it to my dog on a daily basis. It caused a depletion of something or the other.

Anne

 

 

Suzi,This is great! Maybe he'll be receptive to other ideas or even become an "ambassador for health the natural way".Ann in Memphis

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Just don't let 'im near any credit cards LOL ;o)

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

he lets me work..... But I love him... he's 84 and learned how to play slots and solitare on the computer..........

Suzi Tohelpwilliam wrote: Suzi,This is great! Maybe he'll be receptive to other ideas or even become an "ambassador for health the natural way".Ann in Memphis

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Absolutely not ;o)

Love,

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Tuesday, February 26, 2002 6:36 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] MSM

 

Hey Doc..... this is your area..... does it cause problems longterm.....??? Suzi Maryland Organics <garden wrote:

Did I read somewhere that using MSM daily longterm causes a problem? Not sure what problem it causes but I stopped giving it to my dog on a daily basis. It caused a depletion of something or the other.

Anne

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herbal remedies, " Krupa, Gabrielle Ms " <krupagab@b...>

wrote:

> renee, the msm info is in the files, not on my site...

 

>

> Hugs, Sorcy, going home RIGHT now

Sorry to be a nuisance, but what does MSM stand for. Tried to find out

by going by to archives, and to files without luck.

Thank you,

Jocely

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Hey kid, I'm almost your age. I'm 72.

 

Starris

 

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" Lorenzo " <lorenzo1

 

Saturday, September 21, 2002 9:39 PM

MSM

 

 

> I get MSM from the Horse Doctor. About $20 a pound. I take about a

> teaspoon a day of the powder. it seems to help me. I also take about

two

> teaspoons a day of Vitamin C powder. about $20 a pound, and some other

> vitamins.

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Lorenzo

 

Does it readily dissolve in water?

 

 

In a message dated 09/21/2002 9:50:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

starrisg writes:

 

 

> > I get MSM from the Horse Doctor. About $20 a pound. I take about a

> > teaspoon a day of the powder. it seems to help me. I also take about

> two

>

 

 

 

 

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In a message dated 9/22/02 4:45:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

waddle986 writes:

 

 

> Does it readily dissolve in water?

 

Not Lorenzo, but answering anyway...:-) It does disolve quite nicely in water

but is extremely bitter. I can barely stomach it (not even in juice) and I am

not overly fussy... I will go with the luxury of capsules next time I

purchase some MSM...

 

:-) Gabriela

 

 

 

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Thanks for answering. I've always used capsules. I've been buying the Otimsm

from Swanson and just found recently that it doesn't dissolve well in water.

I've had no such problem with Rich's or Lingusul. So, just wondering. If it

doesn't dissolve in water, even after a week, how long does it take when

ingested.

 

Waddle

 

 

In a message dated 09/22/2002 5:15:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

naturalradical writes:

 

 

> > Does it readily dissolve in water?

>

> Not Lorenzo, but answering anyway...:-) It does disolve quite nicely in

> water

> but is extremely bitter. I can barely stomach it (not even in juice) and I

> am

> not overly fussy... I will go with the luxury of capsules next time I

> purchase some MSM...

>

> :-) Gabriela

>

>

 

 

 

 

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Hmm, I feed MSM to the horses & I have been known to wet my finger &

stick it in the jar & lick it off. Doesn't taste to me! I do not do

it all the time. Just one of those sudden impulse things. I know it

isn't going to kill me & might even help. Sometimes I throw some MSM

& glucosmine (bought for the horses also) into my morning green

protein drink concoction & I certainly do not note an added taste.

 

Now DMSO, that is an entirely different subject! I wear gloves when

having to use that on the horses.

 

 

Vache

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Well the Chinese categorize ants as herbs. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur I think Doc said it is from pine trees, doesn't that make it an herb (even more so than ants?)

 

Janet

 

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foxhillers

herbal remedies

Monday, October 28, 2002 6:37 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: MSM

Hiya all I thought this list was for HERBS only. MSM is not an herb and neither is glucosamine, although both are very useful nnutritional substances. Please clarify. mjh In a message dated 10/28/02 9:16:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, herbal remedies writes:

You can find it in the files on line its good stuff Kristal wrote: > Please excuse my ignorance here, but I see you all talking about > MSM........just what is this MSM and how/where do I puchase from? > Thanks, Kristal > >Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

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you are correct Janet, but it would be more toward a mineral .

Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is a safe and natural assimilate derived from the Southern Louisiana Pine. MSM is organic sulfur--

Suzi

Dragonhealer <dragonhealing wrote:

Well the Chinese categorize ants as herbs. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur I think Doc said it is from pine trees, doesn't that make it an herb (even more so than ants?)

 

Janet

 

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foxhillers

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Monday, October 28, 2002 6:37 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: MSM

Hiya all I thought this list was for HERBS only. MSM is not an herb and neither is glucosamine, although both are very useful nnutritional substances. Please clarify. mjh

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Ants are actually considered more of a food supplement.

In 4 years of school they were never mentioned.

However, scorpion, earth worm, centipede, and believe it or not

flying squirrel feces are used as herbs.

 

BUT, Most do not use them or recommend them in America! (most)

And Who has posted about Ants?

 

Michael

 

herbal remedies, " Dragonhealer " <dragonhealing@a...> wrote:

> Well the Chinese categorize ants as herbs. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur

I think Doc said it is from pine trees, doesn't that make it an herb (even more

so than ants?)

>

> Janet

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> foxhillers@a...

> herbal remedies

> Monday, October 28, 2002 6:37 AM

> Re: [herbal remedies] Re: MSM

>

>

> Hiya all

> I thought this list was for HERBS only. MSM is not an herb and

neither is glucosamine, although both are very useful nnutritional substances.

Please clarify.

> mjh

>

>

> In a message dated 10/28/02 9:16:52 AM Eastern Standard Time,

herbal remedies writes:

>

>

>

> You can find it in the files on line its good stuff

>

> Kristal wrote:

>

> > Please excuse my ignorance here, but I see you all talking about

> > MSM........just what is this MSM and how/where do I puchase from?

> > Thanks, Kristal

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

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Oh my goodness I REALLY need that gingko Don LOL! Suzi is makin me think hehee!!

 

((HUG))Janet

 

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Suzanne Nottmeier

herbal remedies

Monday, October 28, 2002 7:53 PM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: MSM

 

you are correct Janet, but it would be more toward a mineral . Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is a safe and natural assimilate derived from the Southern Louisiana Pine. MSM is organic sulfur-- Suzi Dragonhealer <dragonhealing wrote:

Well the Chinese categorize ants as herbs. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur I think Doc said it is from pine trees, doesn't that make it an herb (even more so than ants?)

 

Janet

 

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foxhillers

herbal remedies

Monday, October 28, 2002 6:37 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] Re: MSM

Hiya all I thought this list was for HERBS only. MSM is not an herb and neither is glucosamine, although both are very useful nnutritional substances. Please clarify. mjh

 

 

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No one has posted about ants LOL! I have been studying herb lists that are used in TCM. And how about those dragon bones?! LOL!

 

Janet

 

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chinesemedicineman

herbal remedies

Monday, October 28, 2002 7:59 PM

[herbal remedies] Re: MSM

Ants are actually considered more of a food supplement.In 4 years of school they were never mentioned.However, scorpion, earth worm, centipede, and believe it or not flying squirrel feces are used as herbs.BUT, Most do not use them or recommend them in America! (most)And Who has posted about Ants?Michaelherbal remedies, "Dragonhealer" <dragonhealing@a...> wrote:> Well the Chinese categorize ants as herbs. MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur I think Doc said it is from pine trees, doesn't that make it an herb (even more so than ants?) > > Janet> - > foxhillers@a... > herbal remedies > Monday, October 28, 2002 6:37 AM> Re: [herbal remedies] Re: MSM> > > Hiya all > I thought this list was for HERBS only. MSM is not an herb and neither is glucosamine, although both are very useful nnutritional substances. Please clarify. > mjh > > > In a message dated 10/28/02 9:16:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, herbal remedies writes: > > > > You can find it in the files on line its good stuff > > Kristal wrote: > > > Please excuse my ignorance here, but I see you all talking about > > MSM........just what is this MSM and how/where do I puchase from? > > Thanks, Kristal > > > >> > > >

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mjh,I got my msm last time from www.herbalcom.com. someone on the list put the

addy up and I tried it. The price is best I've found plus the quality is good.

Got some soap, and some ointments also. I was pleased with their service. They

said the msm was pure, pharmaceutical quality.

Take care,

Karen

PS Thanks to those with the info about the brown eggs, I figured they'd be Ok

but I wanted to make sure.

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, " Cheryl du Toit "

<cherdtoit@t...> wrote:

> mjh,

> Thanks for your reply. I use ordinary camphor cream. Any better

ideas? Thanks, Cheryl

 

Camphor is a fabulous anti-inflammatory.

JoAnn

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Hi Wendy,

 

I use it internally and also add it to my bath products in some cases. I

consider it VERY useful and has made a big difference in my life. My

bath salts normally contain mineral salts, herbs, and essential oils and

I find the addition of MSM very helpful for anyone with pain. Here is

the information copied from my website. I suggest it for anyone with

pain and especially linked to inflammation. I know the Dr. here talks

about DMSO. I was a big fan 20 years ago and did a lot of

experimentation with it then. I also had reason to be afraid of it. I

have not really paid attention to it since but have focused on MSM

instead which apears to have some of the same benefits w/ out the

potential risks. Perhaps I will have the opportunity to speak to the Doc

about DMSO too as I think it has some big pros and cons and I am curious

if it has changed at all since my use when it was quasi legal in the

early 8o's. I'd love to re-visit the whole issue.

 

You mention raw. Is your patient raw? I became 100% raw about 4 years

ago and it was the most significant/dramatic thing I have ever done for

my health. I am also a huge advocate of the Master Cleanse. I think one

of the cleanses Doc here suggests is about the same- the Master Cleanser

contains lemon juice, grade b maple syrup, & cayenne pepper 10-40 days.

The details were in the PDF file I sent last week. I think raw garlic

and ginger are also good additions.

 

BTW, Vitamin C boosts the action of the MSM and should be taken with it.

 

I am not a big advocate of supplements as the raw diet provides so much

concentrated and absorbable nutrition...but, I think most folks would

benefit from MSM.

 

 

Here you go:

 

MSM (MethylSulfonylMethane) is the protein-building compound found in

breast milk, fresh fruits and vegetables. It is a natural form of sulfur

found in all living organisms, combats rheumatism, asthma, bursitis, and

tendonitis, as well as autoimmune diseases, like arthritis, lupus,

scleroderma, and allergies. It is necessary for collagen synthesis:

skin, hair and nails (bones, muscles and organs). It softens the tissue,

relieves stress, asthma, arthritis, inflammation, constipation, Candida,

detoxifies the body and increases blood circulation, reduces muscle

cramps and back pain, permits muscles to heal, increases energy, mental

calmness and improves the ability to concentrate. 

 

MSM scavenges free radicals, relieves allergies, and helps the liver

produce choline. It controls acidity in stomach and ulcers, coats the

intestinal tract so parasites lose the ability to hang on, helps with

hypersensitivity to drugs, increases the body's ability to produce

insulin and is important for carbohydrate metabolism, and speeds wound

healing.

 

Elizabeth

 

On Saturday, August 16, 2003, at 07:52 AM, Wendy . wrote:

 

> Hi all,

> Could someone give me more information on MSM.  I have a patient who has

> lumbar pain in the L3-L4 region and has had this problem for over 20

> years,

> resulting from a fall when she was a teenage.  Pain is acute and tends

> to be

> worse for stress on the local are e.g. painting ceilings, standing for

> long

> periods etc.   She has been self diagnosing and treating herself with

> Tissue

> salts (M. Sheuslers salts Lumbago formula) - only started, Glucosamine

> and

> Condroiton with little results, mangesium and pyridoxal B6 (helps with

> knee

> pain due to adolescent fall) and vitamin supplementation through

> juicing,

> raw food diet etc.  So would MSM be beneficial?

>

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Suzi

"Wendy ." <rowherb5 wrote:

 

Hi all,Could someone give me more information on MSM. I have a patient who has lumbar pain in the L3-L4 region and has had this problem for over 20 years, resulting from a fall when she was a teenage. Pain is acute and tends to be worse for stress on the local are e.g. painting ceilings, standing for long periods etc. She has been self diagnosing and treating herself with Tissue salts (M. Sheuslers salts Lumbago formula) - only started, Glucosamine and Condroiton with little results, mangesium and pyridoxal B6 (helps with knee pain due to adolescent fall) and vitamin supplementation through juicing, raw food diet etc. So would MSM be beneficial?

 

 

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Jeff Frankel <jeffalan19556 wrote:

mscured From: Jeff Frankel Sun, 18 Jul 2004 15:58:58 -0700 (PDT)Re: [mscured] Re: fermented veggiesInformation MSMSulfur (MSM)A Basic Essential Nutrient Needed Now, More than Ever BeforeMethylsulfonylmethane is a relatively new dietary supplement form of sulfur that is found in our living tissues. MSM supports healthy connective tissues like tendons, ligaments, and muscle. Thus, it is important in conditions such as arthritis, muscle pains, bursitis, etc. MSM should be considered an integral part of any health care practice because of its physiological action, indirect importance, and current / future uses. To understand MSM, some background information is necessary. MSM is a "naturally-occurring nutrient found in normal human diets" (1). It gets into the diet through the sulfur cycle.

Ocean plankton release sulfur compounds which rise into the ozone where ultra-violet light makes MSM and DMSO. DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide, is a precursor to MSM. MSM and DMSO return to the surface of the earth in rain (1). Plants concentrate MSM and return it to the earth and the sea. Evaporation into the air results in their return to the earth (1). MSM has a unique action on body tissues. It decreases the pressure inside the cell. In removing fluids and toxins, sulfur affects the cell membrane. MSM is an organic form of sulfur, whereas sulfites in foodstuffs are inorganic. Sue Williams states "sulfur is present in all cells" and is in the form of "organic compounds throughout the body’ (2). However, sulfur can be found in the body in sulfate forms. It forms sulfate compounds with sodium, potassium,1magnesium, and selenium. MSM has a significance, because sulfur compounds are found everywhere throughout the body and in nature. Sulfur has an indirect

importance, because sulfur compounds play a role in many body organs and systems. Sulfur is in the hair, skin, and nails. Many amino acids, the building blocks of protein, have sulfur as a component. Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid formed from methionine (2). Taurine stabilizes cell membranes (2). Methionine contains sulfur, detoxifies cells, and is involved in pain relief (2). Carnitine comes from methionine and transports long chain fatty acids preventing accumulations of lipoproteins (2). Many B-complex vitamins interact with or contain sulfur. Sulfur is needed for insulin production. One current use of MSM is for joint problems, as sulfur is found in and near osseous structures. Sulfur supports healthy muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Arthritic conditions have responded to oral MSM. Some researchers note results from MSM when used for post-exercise muscle pain (1). MSM normalizes pressure inside cells and removes toxins. Oregon Health Sciences University has

conducted arthritis studies with mice. The mice which received MSM had "no degeneration of articular cartilage" (1). The other non-MSM mice had cartilaginous degeneration. The university has used MSM on over 12,000 patents. Researchers make no claim about MSM as a supplement, but osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle soreness and muscle pain respond to oral MSM. One researcher claims MSM is about as safe as water. One should drink extra water with MSM use. There are other dietary factors to consider. Avoiding nightshade plants has helped arthritis patients (tomatoes / potatoes / green pepper/eggplant). Biotin and vitamin C help the body assimilate MSM. Biotin and vitamin C are found in fresh fruits. Eating fresh fruits while taking MSM could be helpful. In addition to arthritis, it may have other future uses. Dr. Stanley Jacob believes ,'most people are deficient' in sulfur (1). Insulin synthesis depends upon sulfur. Many vitamins require or contain

sulfur. Some researchers claim it has many future uses such as in allergies (1). A good MSM product is both safe and effective. The MSM source for MSM supplements is often lignin from pine trees. Lignin is a molecule in plants that is part of a plant's cell wall. Lignin oxidation in oak wine barrels results in the vanilla flavors of wines. The pine tree lignin is an ideal source for a good MSM product. For those who do not want to take MSM as a supplement, food sources of sulfur are as follows: sunflower seeds, garlic, lentils, soybeans, and yogurt. Persons with kidney problems or recurrent kidney stones may not want to take MSM. Certain renal tubular defects can make a person susceptible to recurrent kidney stones (2). Other kidney defects include errors of metabolism in which processing of sulfur amino acids is altered (2). Such persons may wish to avoid MSM. One thousand to three thousand milligrams per day is a typical dosage range, but some people take

well above that amount. This author takes MSM alone. From the cell walls of pine trees to the cells of the human body, a good MSM supplement can contribute to good health. Conditions That Have Reportedly Responded to MSM Supplementso Acne o Allergies o Arthritis o Asthma o Candida Yeast Infections o Carpal Tunnel Syndrome o Chronic Fatigue o Constipation o Diabetes o Digestive Disorders o Fragile Hair & Nails o Migraine Headaches o Muscle Pain & Cramps o Parasites o Skin Damage & Aging o Toxic Build-up o Ulcers A body made up of healthy, flexible cells will not only feel better, it will look better too. The body is continuously at work replacing old, worn out cells with new ones. The process goes on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without stop. When all the raw materials needed for cell-building are available, it

is a very efficient process. When there are deficiencies, the new cells may be weak, rigid or deformed. One of the most important raw materials for building healthy new cells is a form of organic sulfur known as methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM). This element is so essential to life that it is found in every cell of every plant and every animal. Sulfur makes up 0.25% of human body weight. However neither plants nor animals can use elemental sulfur directly. Sulfur is not easily available to living organisms in its inorganic form. MSM is not a medicine, a drug, or a food additive. It is a food. MSM is an organic form of sulfur that can be easily absorbed and utilized by the body. Although DMSO and MSM are chemically similar, each is unique. MSM is a pure, stable, white crystalline powder without the unpleasant smell or taste of DMSO. (1-3) Also, MSM does not give you a strong body odor like DMSO. Since sulfur is a component of all cells, it is essential that the

body have a plentiful supply of this mineral in its usable form. There is a positive synergistic effect on building healthier cells when MSM is taken in combination with vitamin C. The new cells are more pliable and permeable, allowing fluids to pass through the tissue more easily. (1) Internally this means more efficient elimination of toxins, a reduction in inflammation and pain - so you feel better. On the outside it shows up as a softer, smoother complexion, stronger hair and nails - so you look better. MSM for Relief of Pain and InflammationApproximately half of the total body sulfur is concentrated in the muscles, skin and bones. One of the most significant uses of MSM as a supplement is its demonstrated ability to relieve pain and inflammation. When rigid fibrous tissue cells swell and become inflamed, pressure and pain result. Since MSM can restore flexibility and permeability to cell walls, fluids can pass through the tissues more easily. This helps equalize

pressure and reduce or eliminate the cause of pain. Harmful substances such as lactic acid and toxins are allowed to flow out, while nutrients are permitted to flow in. This prevents the pressure buildup in cells that causes inflammation. (1) MSM has shown a remarkable ability to reduce or eliminate muscle soreness and cramps both in geriatric patients and in athletes. It's even given to race horses before a race to prevent muscle soreness, and afterward to reduce the risk of cramping. People with arthritis report substantial and long-lasting relief with MSM supplements. Taken along with glucosamine, a key substance in the process of rebuilding cartilage, MSM can relieve pain and help repair worn or damaged cartilage in joints, ligaments and tendons with healthy, flexible new cells. (1) How Does MSM Work?MSM makes cell walls permeable, allowing water and nutrients to freely flow into cells and allowing wastes and toxins to properly flow out. The body uses MSM

along with Vitamin C to create new, healthy cells, and MSM provides the flexible bond between the cells. Without proper levels of MSM, our bodies are unable to build good healthy cells, and this leads to problems such as lost flexibility, scar tissue, wrinkles, varicose veins, hardened arteries, damaged lung tissues, dry cracking skin, digestive disorders, joint problems, and inability to defend against allergic reactions to food, animals and plants. MSM is an anti-oxidant that helps to clean the blood stream and flush toxins trapped in our cells. It is also a foreign protein and free radical scavenger. In order to maintain good health, we need to supplement our diets with MSM, to enable the body to heal itself. The body uses what it needs, and after 12 hours will flush out any excess amounts. The Beauty Mineral for Hair, Skin and NailsSulfur has been called nature's "beauty mineral" because it is needed to keep the hair glossy and smooth and keeps the

complexion clear and youthful. It is needed for synthesis of collagen and is prevalent in keratin, a tough protein substance necessary for health and maintenance of the skin, nails and hair. MSM is responsible for the flexible disulfide bonds between cells, including those that make up the skin. It blocks undesirable chemical and physical cross-linking or bonding of collagen which is associated with tough, aging skin. Con consequently MSM enhances tissue pliability and encourages repair f damaged skin. If there is insufficient sulfur in the body when new cells are being manufactured, the new cells will be rigid. This rigidity can contribute to cracking, wrinkling and unsightly scar tissue. When sufficient sulfur is present for new cells, the skin is softer, smoother and more flexible. MSM provides that sulfur. Acne, including the severe acne rosacea, responds favorably to MSM supplements. Adequate sulfur and vitamin C are also needed for healing. When the body is

deficient in these nutrients, the new tissue will be elevated leaving an unattractive, raised scar. Because MSM makes the skin more permeable and pliant, it can also help prevent blistering and promote faster healing from sunburn or wind damage. With MSM supplements, nails show not only an increase in growth rate, but also increased toughness and resistance to chipping and cracking. This effect has been seen both in human nails and horses hoofs. Allergens, Toxins and ParasitesFlexible, permeable cells are also important in that they allow toxins, allergens and foreign substances to be flushed out of the body more easily . When skin cells are soft and permeable, many toxins can be eliminated through the sweat glands, which takes some of the load off the liver and kidneys. While MSM is not a cure for allergies, supplementation may reduce symptoms by allowing allergens to be removed from the body more quickly. Even reactions to insect bites, poison ivy and

poison oak are less severe when the diet is supplemented with MSM. Vitamin C is also synergistic in this application in that it can lower histamine levels. MSM has also shown amazing anti-parasitic action against Giardia, Trichomonas, roundworms, nematodes, Enterobius and other intestinal worms. When parasites attach themselves to the intestinal lining, they can live, reproduce and rob the body of nutrients indefinitely. MSM blocks parasites by competing for receptor sites on the mucous membrane. When parasites can not attach themselves, they are simply flushed out of the system. The same is true with food allergens. MSM coats mucosal surfaces and occupies the binding sites that could otherwise be used by challenging food allergens. It can also bind with offending agents to produce harmless substances which are then excreted from the body. This facilitates normal digestion and assimilation and allows the body to get maximum nutritional value from foods that would

otherwise cause a reaction. Individuals who experience an allergic response to certain foods have reported improved or complete tolerance to those foods when they take MSM supplements. Healthy flexible colon tissues along with improved digestion, can also relieve constipation. DiabetesSulfur is also a component of insulin, the hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism and insufficient sulfur may result in decreased insulin production. It is also possible that a lack of bio-available sulfur would make the cells so rigid and impermeable that they become unable to absorb sugar from the blood efficiently, leaving blood sugar levels elevated. Studies indicate that regular MSM supplements which cause the cell to become permeable, could help balance blood sugar and allow the overworked pancreas to return to normal. Why Supplement?Since sulfur is present in every cell of every living thing, it might seem that we would get plenty of this essential mineral

from dietary sources and should not need supplements, but that may not be the case. Meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy products are the main sources of dietary sulfur, but we have been advised to restrict or remove many of those foods from our diets. Vegetarians, especially those who do not eat eggs, are at particular risk for sulfur deficiency. Plants cells contain sulfur but not in abundant quantities and much of the MSM present in unprocessed foods is lost in washing, cooking or steaming. And, of course, MSM levels decline noticeably with age - doesn't everything? So, the older you get, the more important it becomes to maintain adequate sulfur levels in the body. Usage and ToxicityDue to its positive effects, particularly in maintaining healthy cell formation, 2,000 to 6,000 mg. of supplemental MSM daily is recommended. Of course, the optimum daily dosage of MSM depends largely on body size, age and the nature and severity of any deficiency symptoms you may be

experiencing. Since vitamin C provides a positive synergistic it should be taken along with MSM. MSM ranks in the "extremely low" toxicity category with a toxicity profile similar to that of water. When oral supplements are taken, the body will distribute MSM where it is needed. After about 12 hours, any excess amounts will be flushed out of the body. MSM, a member of the sulfur family, should never be confused with sulfa drugs to which some people are allergic. References:1. Total Health. 1998. "MSM". Feb/Mar, Vol., 20 No. 1. pp. 30-31. 2. Williams, S. 1997. Nutrition & Diet Therapy (8th ed.). Academic Press, N.Y., N.Y. 3. Thomas, C. 1993. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, (1 7th Ed.). F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, PA. 4. Mindell, Earl L., The MSM Miracle - Enhance your health with organic sulfur, Keats Good Health Guide, Keats Publishing, Inc., New Canaan, CT, 1997 5. Herschler, R. J., "Methylsulfonylmethane in

Cosmetics", 1984, Cardinal Associates, Inc. 6. Whitaker, J., "Try MSM for Relief from Muscular Pain", Health and Healing, Oct. 1997 7. Kirschmann, J. D. and Dunne, L. J., Nutrition Almanac, Second Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1984 8. Balch, J. F. and Balch P.A., Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Avery Publishing, Garden City Park, NY, 1990 This is not to render advice or to diagnose / treat / prevent / cure any disease. The data herein is as current / accurate as possible. Nothing stated here should be considered as medical advice for dealing with a given problem. You should consult your health care professional for individual guidance for specific health problems. This page on MSM is simply a collection of information in the public domain, and presented strictly for informational and educational use only. No claims whatsoever can be made as to the specific benefits accruing from the use of MSM. Anyone with

knowledge of additional information on MSM is highly encouraged to e-mail that information so that it can be shared with others who may be interested. instephenszpak wrote:mscured , Susanne wrote:> Below is a posting from a women on another listserv...SusanneYou porbably know about MSM. It can be taken in amountsas high as, I think, 45,000 mg a day. I believe that is 9level teaspoons. It is a source of sulfur that you can ingest. It is supposed to be a blood thinner, though nota potent one. It is usually used in arthritis cases.Stephen> > Most of the discussion on this listserv is on how people deal with sulfur> foods and most of the posters are mothers of children who have autism or> Attention deficit disorder. There is a strong connection between the> application of sulfur such as epsom salt

baths and the improvement of> autistic symptoms. And many fermented foods are also high in sulfur. My> feeling is that people with MS have sulfur problems too in addition to> digestion problems and the best thing we can do is eat things like> sauerkraut.> Susanne> > "Have you tried cultured> vegetables? These made a big difference for me? You can culture just about> any> vegetable using raw whey as a starter ("white egret farm" sells this as well> as raw goat yogurt according to SCD diet). Cultruing the begetable helps to> ferment out many of the sugars and carbs that bad gut microbes can use to> grow> while planting good bacteria in gut. I was also dairy free for 10 years> until i> tried raw goat yogurt and did very well on it. I found that> cultured vegetables assited my digestion better than enxymes because i found>

that> enzymes aggrivate my intestinal tract. epson salt solution or baths GREATLY> helps phenol tolerance as sulfation pathway helps breakdwon phenols. I> reacted> VERY badly to epson salts at first and had to get very creative. i intially> started with just applying a solution to my skin as the baths made me> forendously sick and yeasty. I can now tolerate footbaths if i add apple> cider vinegar> to prevent yeast reaction. everyone's different so you have to experiment> with> dose and method, but shouldn't start with very small amounts. foot baths> make> a much bigger difference for me compared to topical solution. i can now> tolerate many more phenols in larger amounts."Learn more from those who have beaten MS, read testimonials: http:///messages/MS-testimonialsTo UNSUBSCRIBE, send blank message to:

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> Caution with the MSM..Do not take more than the

> recommended dose as it has very unpleasant side

> effects when too much is taken. A friend of mine

> thought she would do better with more...more isn't

> better with this one. She ended up in the ER with

> seizures. Less is definitely better.

 

Seizures?? can you explain what in msm causes that?? was you friend on pain

meds?

 

 

medusa