Oil of oregano and nasal polyps

TL:DR - Looking for a list of steps I can follow to guide me for AM/PM grill. Store has no hours to train me at the moment, but I really want to learn the position
Hello I want to learn grill. Unfortunately with my store’s ADS and labor right now it looks like my training is going to keep getting pushed off.
In the meantime I am trying to pick up more AM chip shifts and PM prep shifts, so that I can squeeze in minutes here and there to shadow the grill person.
Thanks for your help. Here is a cheatsheet I wrote for myself after watching the Spice Hub videos to show you where I am at with what I know:
❗️Barbacoa - put meat in pot - Medium heat until 165 for 15 seconds (stir occasionally)
❗️Carnitas - put meat in pot - Low heat until 165 for 15 seconds (stir occasionally)
❗️Beans - open bag into pot - Pour 1 cup water - Medium heat and stir - Temp to 165 - 1/3 c citrus and 1 tbsp salt and stir
❗️Chicken - 2 squirts of rice bran oil per line - Rows 1 inch apart. Start back to front - Light layer of salt 8 inches above - Cook until dark char plus whitening along sides - Flip - Submerge tong after 1st flip - 165 (temp center and corner chickens) - Cut 3/4inch (put immediately in pan while cutting more)
❗️Fajitas - 4 squirts sunflower oil - Add fajitas then 3.5 minutes - Flip with tongs - 1 minute for caramelize - Then sprinkle with salt light layer and 1 tsp dried oregano
❗️Queso - medium heat water pot 190-200 degrees - Write time on bag - 35-50 mins - Knead bag with towel - Temp to 165
❗️Rice - white: 1/2 citrus 2c cilantro 2tbsp salt - Brown: 1/4 citrus 2c cilantro 1tbsp salt
❗️Sofritas - pour medium heat stir temp to 165
❗️Steak - place 1” apart back to front - Sprinkle with salt light layer - Cook until dark char - Flip steak back to forward - Temp to 140 - Deep and cover - Trim fat - 3 steak cut at a time - Pour juice over it

Six weeks ago I quit Afrin after 4 years of daily use (2-3x a day). The first 2 days were challenging, but doable. Then both airways cleared significantly, like 80-90% airflow, and I felt almost normal again for about 2 weeks. Then for no apparent reason the airflow in both nostrils reduced to 30-50% and that's where it's remained.
I saw an ENT who said I have a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates. He couldn't say for sure, but he suggested the Afrin use caused the enlarged turbinates. He suggested Flonase (I can't take steroids, so declined) and Azelastine (which I got but haven't used yet) to reduce them for two months until my next appointment. Meanwhile I've tried saline sprays, Xlear (xylotol spray), CBD oil under the tongue, nasal strips, nostril cones, menthol inhaler tubes, and a humidifier, and none of it helps much.
My question is:
For those who quit Afrin but still suffered poor airflow from enlarged turbinates, did the turbinates reduce naturally without surgery, and if so, how long did that take?

I recently started taking Lysine,monolaurin, and oregano oil because I read about the benefits but I just had the worst outbreak and I don’t understand why. Shouldn’t these herbs and supplements prevent outbreaks instead of giving me worse ones??? Like this outbreak was worse than my initial outbreak from when I was first diagnosed. I’m honestly so confused. Please help.

I recently started taking Lysine,monolaurin, and oregano oil because I read about the benefits but I just had the worst outbreak after taking these herbs and supplements for about a week and I don’t understand why. Shouldn’t these herbs and supplements prevent outbreaks instead of giving me worse ones??? Like this outbreak was worse than my initial outbreak from when I was first diagnosed. Is this a natural reaction? Because I’m honestly so confused. Please help.

Regularly we receive questions about Dr. Clark Parasite Cleanse and the possible symptoms of the parasites being flushed out of the body. These symptoms occur because parasites can harbor bacteria and viruses that are released when the parasites are eliminated. Not everyone is the same and symptoms can vary from person to person.
Pre-Cleanse Measures: To minimize detoxification reactions, it is advisable to start with Dr. Clark’s Bowel Cleanse. This initial step not only helps in getting rid of parasites and bacteria but also clears out toxins from the intestines, setting a cleaner stage for the subsequent parasite cleanse.
Common Detox Symptoms and Solutions for Dr. Clark’s Parasite Cleanse:

• Flu-like symptoms (chills, fever, cough):
  • Cause: Release of the flu virus.
  • Remedies: Elder tea to boost the immune system and Oscillococcinum, a homeopathic remedy (1 dose in the morning, 1 at night).
• Nausea, diarrhea, fever, digestive issues:
  • Cause: Release of bacteria like Salmonella.
  • Remedies: Lugol's iodine (ensure no allergy to iodine). Recommended dosage is 6 drops in water, six times a day, preferably on an empty stomach.
• Emotional distress (sadness, melancholy, crying):
  • Cause: Release of Clostridium botulinum affecting the hypothalamus.

Remedies: Oregano oil, 5-10 drops in an empty capsule taken with 1 or 2 meals.
To better symptoms and support the body during Dr. Clark’s Parasite Cleanse, do the following:

• Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps flush toxins out of the body. Aim for at least 8-10 glasses daily.
• Balanced Diet: Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains can provide the necessary nutrients to support detoxification.
• Rest and Sleep: Ensure you get adequate rest; the body heals and detoxifies most efficiently while you're asleep.
• Gentle Exercise: Activities like walking, yoga, and light stretching can enhance circulation and help in managing stress.
• Activated Charcoal: This can be used to absorb toxins and help reduce symptoms like nausea or gas. Always consult a healthcare provider before using it as it can interfere with medication absorption.
• Herbal Support: Milk thistle, dandelion root, and turmeric can support liver function, a key organ in the detoxification process.

Prepare for cleansing and follow the suggested steps to make your cleansing process as comfortable and effective as possible. 🌊🪱🌊

Hey everyone,
Anyone would like to share their herbal protocols that worked for sibo?
I think I might have some bad bacteria in my small intestines, so I want to get rid of it. My breath test 3 months ago came back negative for sibo although I believe it was false since I was taking probiotics and some herbal antibiotics for Candida and h pylori.
I know Berberine, neem, oregano oil, alicin (garlic oil) kill it off, I almost have all of these except the alicin, I am taking these and I feel it’s killing things there cause I get bloaty and gassy and my symptoms get better as I take those.
My symptoms are bloating, (not distended stomach), gas and gas pains especially when I eat smth that doesn’t agree with me (too much sugar, gluten and dairy), nausea which is gone mostly, indigestion and some slight acid reflux if I eat the above mentioned things and slow digestion on and off.
What herbs except those I mentioned should I take to kill the bad stuff, also any good probiotics I can take later to replenish good bacteria.
Thank you lots.

I recently got diagnosed with h pylori and i started treatment last week.
Prior to that I used to have problems like a huge bloated tummy, depression, smelly dark soft poop, anxiety and all kinds of other discomfort, so I had to cut off high carb and high FODMAP meals. Bloating symptoms and smelly poop issues reduced drastically after I changed my diet.
But since I started taking medications last week I have been having a bloated tummy again, as of yesterday my poop has been quite dark but solid. I feel cranky and like something is wrong with my nervous system, I don’t feel like existing, my forehead has also been itching me, I don’t crave food, I feel full but I get dizzy if I don’t have lunch, I also sleep a lot more now.
My medication consists of:
Saccharomyces Boulardi, Pancreatin and Ox Bile , Mega mucusa , Berberine hcl , Olive leaf extract, Oil of oregano , L- glutamine.
Am I on a journey to getting better or is this just getting worse?
Please talk to me

3 year old insists on breathing through her nose after being instructed to breathe through her mouth. Tried all kinds of age appropriate OTC meds including antihistamines and nasal spray, nothing worked!! Have a humidifier going with vapor oil and did vapor rub on chest and back. The only thing that works is letting her watch the tablet when she lies sideways, but she could watch for HOURS if we don’t stop her.
I’m contemplating on doing nasal rinse, but worry that would be too traumatizing and her crying would produce more snots and counter the nasal rinse. We need sleep 😭 Send help 🏳️

So have been dealing with this for about 3 months now. Started off with a super dry kind of itchy mouth and weird feeling and some red spots on the inside of my cheeks. I tried using some hydrogen peroxide mouth wash for a few days. I eventually developed a white patchy tongue that and white won’t come off. From there I got white spots on my tonsils but there was no pain. My tongue is still white in areas but not patchy but does not come off, I have no white lumps or noticeable patches or red marks or anything out of the ordinary.
After seeing the white spots I went to my dr and she didn’t know how to diagnose it but prescribed me a single dose of an anti fungal. The spots on my throat went away but the tongue stayed the same. I decided to go to another doctor who didn’t seem to think it was Thrush or Candida either. She said I should go and visit my dentist. I also started to develop a small rash on the side of my lower right lip, just in the skin. I was able to get it to go away with a colloidal silver gel.
I went to my dentist and he said it’s not Thrush or Candida. But game me an oral wash that didn’t work. So now I am here..
I am using A xylitol tooth paste Salt water with Apple cider vinegar rinse Coconut oil pulls with oregano oil And also use a metal scraper and a brush I have even tried mushroom tinctures that are anti fungal. Purchased some Therabreath deep clean rinse and colloidal silver to use as a rinse today. I brush after each meal and use the rinse twice a day.
It seems to come and go with severity. I was doing pretty good the past two weeks and had a weekend with a good amount of drinking and an edible and now I have white spots on my tonsils again, rash is back and my mouth feels a little more angry today. I am curious if anyone has anything close to this.

I only have chemical sensitivity in the form of mental health. So if I use topical products like selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithion, tretinoin or retinol, mandelic acid or other aha and bha’s like salicylic acid, even oregano oil. I get MAJOR anxiety and depression but mainly the anxiety. It’s chronic and last for 9-14 days after stopping the product. I also get horrible mental health if I use antibiotics or antifungal meds. At this point I’m terrified to use anything and I’m trying to treat a topical fungal thing so I’m stuck. But I don’t get any other things like headaches or rashes or other physical issues. Anyone know what this is?

Male Single 31 6 ft tall 270lb Non smoker Haven’t drank in a month. No kidney pain history. Never had a stone. Not sexually active atm.
3 weeks ago had intense! flank pain lasted all night. Body chills, fever, cough, no appetite.
Went to urgent care. Had a butt shot and a weeks worth of antibiotics. Felt good after taking them.
Once they ran out 2 days later I felt a dull flank pain. Took D-mannose and oregano oil for a week. Felt a lil better.
Yesterday had STRONG flank pain same as week 1 but this time it only lasted 3 hours then died down.
Went to ER this morning. Took pee, blood and took a cat scan. No infection. No kidney stone.
Doctor said maybe spine issues. But idk how spine issue gave me infection symptoms week 1.
Any ideas?

Age/Sex: 27F
For awhile now (couple years at least) I’ve had an issue with my right sinus leaking fluid whenever I bend forward or tilt my head forward for a little bit. I thought this might be a minor CSF leak, as the fluid was always runny and clear (and I tested it using a glucose strip one day, which returned a result of 64mg/dL; I’ve dealt with pretty severe migraines ever since I was kid that I’m on imitrex for [oral and injectable] and had meningitis when I was 3, so the thought of a small hole in my dura leaking fluid didn’t seem out of the question), but today I was sitting at my desk breathing through my nose when I realized it felt like there was something lodged in my nasopharynx. After a few hard blows, I felt this sucker slither its way through my sinuses and out my right nostril. Did I just blow out a nasal polyp? I’ve always thought my nose felt difficult to breathe through because I inherited my father’s awfully deviated septum, but I can’t remember a time when I’ve been able to breathe and smell so well through my nose. Also, a polyp sounds more reasonable than a CSF leak! Thank you in advance!
Link to possible polyp

Male 32, Smoker, spend 5/6 hours working out. Currently diagnosed with Alopecia areata, Nasal polyps, Gerd in past, chronic throat clearing and allergies to mixed grass, mixed tree, silver birch, aspergillus and dog dander. CBC with thyroid, iron, folate ferritin all normal. I recently got a tickle or dryness feeling in my throat and sudden coughing fits that I was nearly out of breath and wanted to go outside just in case I get unconscious and it went itself. This was a month ago and then got one few days ago but was not bad just kept drinking water and lozenges. I am quite worried and not sure what is causing it and with already health anxiety my GP won’t take it seriously. I had the same last year few times I believe it was in summer and it made me vomit. I am just worried and not sure if it something or is it due to polyps, allergies or something I should worry about and try to annoy my GP getting it checked again or what should I do. Last time for the nasal issue my GP told me you need to wait for the ENT specialist as he can’t give me anything . Here are my CT scan that were done a few months ago.
FINDINGS Mild to moderate polypoidal changes of mucosal thickening is seen affecting ethmoid sinuses. These are continuous in the right nasal cavity adjacent to enlarged middle nasal turbinate as a sinonasal polyp measuring approximately 2.1 x 0.86 cm. Mildly enlarged bilateral inferior nasal turbinates seen. Left sided concha bullosa noted. Mild changes of mucosal thickening along the medial walls of bilateral maxillary sinuses. Mild changes of mucosal thickening in frontal and sphenoid sinuses. No air-fluid level seen. Partially obliterated right osteomeatal complex while left osteomeatal complex is patent. No air-fluid level seen. Prominent bilateral sphenoethmoidal recesses. No active bony lesion seen.
CONCLUSION Moderate changes of sinonasal polyposis, a sizeable polyp seen in the right nasal cavity as described.
Thank you for the help in advance.

About a year ago, I started experiencing random dizzy spells and had two severe panic attacks. Afterwards, I started dealing with anxiety over things that never used to bother me, like going to the store or being around people. A couple of months later, I started feeling a sensation like I needed to burp but couldn't. It felt like there was a bubble stuck in my throat or chest. My doctor prescribed me PPI medication for two months, but it seemed to make the discomfort worse. Eventually, I decided to stop taking the PPIs. I often feel the need to burp, especially within 1-3 hours after eating. Often times the gas gets stuck in my chest before I'm able to burp. I’ve also noticed that If I lie down for at least 10 minutes and then sit up, I almost always feel the gas come up and burp. Occasionally, I also experience burning in my chest and the bottom of my throat, which I assume is acid reflux, although my GERD symptoms mostly feel like gas (not acid) trying to come up. Sometimes, I even regurgitate food. This has been going on for 10 months, and it's frustrating because a year ago, I was perfectly fine. I've undergone multiple medical tests, including a colonoscopy, endoscopy, gastric emptying exam, barium swallow test, and ultrasound of the abdomen, but everything appears to be normal. The endoscopy report said, “mild gastritis” and “GERD”. The doctors keep attributing it to anxiety. In the process, I've lost 20 pounds due to a restricted diet, and I can't even work out anymore because I constantly feel unwell. I tested positive for methane in a SIBO test (14ppm). A stool test showed that I am negative for h.pylori and parasites but did find some yeast, although my doctor doesn't think it requires anti-fungal treatment. I tried supplements like oil of oregano, berberine, and alicin for two weeks, but they seemed to worsen my symptoms, so I stopped. My diet mainly consists of meat, eggs, potatoes, broccoli, and almond butter. I've found that drinking seltzer beverages helps me burp, while water seems to make my symptoms worse, so I've stopped drinking it.
Does anyone have any ideas or can relate to this experience?

Hey y'all -
For the past few years (About 3 years total now), I've been dealing with constant mucus in my throat, making life tough and speaking difficult (However, I have no issues with nasal congestion/blockage or troubles breathing. My only symptom is in my throat). I had been diagnosed with an allergy to dust mites, but whatever I do I still feel a constant drainage in my throat. Even when I'm in rooms filled with dustmites like attics, I still feel no change in severity whatsoever. It's beginning to make me question if my allergy to dustmites causes my throat problems. Alongside this, I've tried immunotherapy, taking allergy medications like Zyrtec (2 a day) and Claritin, nasal steriod sprays like Ryaltris, Flonase, and a few other OTC and prescribed sprays, and natural alternatives like acupuncture and neti pots/xylitol spray.
Looking over other people's post with similar symptoms like mine, I had seen a common reoccurrence of people mentioning Silent Reflux, so, I got tested for silent reflux and the test showed up negative. I had also got tested for deviated symtpom/nasal polyps/other nasal abnormalities and that showed up negative, and I got tested to see if it were a bacterial infection, which that also showed up as negative.
Do y'all have any advice or ideas as to what I can dealing with? This condition has definitely plagued my life, and any feedback would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much for reading this, and if you have any questions or need me to clarify anything, then please do say so!

I’m 6 months sugar-free and I’ve undergone a transformational experience. I’m sharing mine in hopes that it can help someone else.
I’m 32 and since age 5 I’ve always been sickly with a plugged up nose and many food sensitivities. Constant blowing, sneezing, snotting everywhere. Loads and loads of tissues. My mom was woke before it was trendy to eat healthfully; she knew about the dangers of sugar and processed foods and was strict on not having these in the house, but her efforts were sabotaged by my father who wanted us to have a “normal childhood” and would hide Lucky Charms in his car for us to eat after my she had left for work. Despite her best intentions and unwavering boundaries, my mom could not stop sugar from finding me. At school, friends’ houses, etc., sugar was everywhere and I became addicted like the majority of us. I knew of the importance of vegetables and whole foods and prioritized those, but man if there were cookies around I would eat the whole bag. I cannot self-moderate my sugar intake.
Besides the debilitating congestion, I’ve had various ailments develop in the last 10 years or so:
-red, itchy, flaky scalp (this turned out to be omega-3 deficiency, went away with fish oil supplementation) and dandruff (which is still present).
-belly fat: Historically my BMI has been at the upper end of the “normal” range: ~23.5-25. 5’6”, 145-155 lbs. From playing basketball, track and field, and being generally active I always had nice arms and legs but since puberty I’ve had a belly resembling the end of first trimester pregnancy. In the last few years I started looking heavier despite eating healthier, and could not drop the weight.
-When i was 28 I developed a lesion on my chest that kept growing bigger and bigger. Steroid creams made it go away, but it always returned intermittently.
-feeling exhausted and drained most hours of the day
-needing to eat every few hours and feeling constant hunger
-irritable, bitchy moods
-periodontitis, receding gumline
-persistently stinky underarms
The turning point came when I found a wonderful naturopath and I was at a point in my life where i was tired of being sick and tired and willing to make serious changes. For my allergic rhinitis we tested for IgG antibodies and the following foods came up: milk, cane sugar, tomatoes, corn, and some others, so she suggested I avoid those. In following this elimination diet, I had thought my previous diet was healthy but I didn’t realized how far I had drifted over time, and just how much sugar I was consuming.
The first three weeks were THE WORST. Constant cravings, yearning for sugar around the clock. Salivating when I saw my friend eat an ice cream sandwich. Wanting to give up, but moreso wanting to give the diet an honest chance b/c I knew if I continued eating like I had been, nothing would changed. I gorged on honey butter toast and apples to feed the craving. It took two weeks to notice any difference in my health, but then I noticed I wasn’t as congested and I could actually breathe through my nose for hours at a time. After three painstaking weeks of starting the diet, I started to notice the sugar cravings becoming weaker and more bearable.
2 months in, this is what I wrote in my journal:
-66% reduction in nasal congestion, snot, sneezing
-better face skin, less pink and inflamed
-better poops, less soiling
-Wetter sex and higher sex drive
-A lot less severity and frequency of the hangry
-lost 5-7 lbs
-cleaner feeling teeth
-brighter, happier mood
As I was able to breath normally more regularly and not sick all the time, I noticed honey, dried fruit, and coconut sugar all triggered my sneezing and congestion. Around the 3 month mark I decided to cut all sugars out besides fresh/frozen fruit. I still have cravings, and I don’t know if they will every fully disappear, but it’s fine if they don’t b/c they are MUCH weaker and easier to ignore. 3 months in my blood glucose tested at 80, I’ve never seen it that low, I usually have 87-95 levels.
I stumbled upon Dr. Robert Lustig’s work on Youtube, read his book Metabolical, and now I’m on Fat Chance. Studying his work has been life-changing for me… Sugar IS poison- this is not a hyperbole. I suspect I had insulin resistance which interfered with my leptin signaling which is why I felt hungry all the time, despite eating every few hours. After cutting sugar, there were several weeks where I felt full and satiated despite only consuming 1000 calories or less each day. The excess belly weight melted off (without exercise), likely due to my leptin signaling being restored. When I reached 140 lbs my hunger returned and I began to consume a normal amount of calories again. (TLDR for Dr. Lustig’s explanation: When you eat a lot of sugar, you develop insulin resistance, which causes leptin resistance (the hormone that tells your brain you’re full, you don’t need to eat, you have enough energy and the body can go into "burning” mode). If you’re brain can’t see your leptin, it doesn’t know you're fat and thinks you are starving and need to go into “energy storage" mode.)
85% of my diet now is meats (pasture-raised), fish, vegetables, nuts and seeds, sheep yogurt, avocados, avocado oil, ghee. I don’t count calories. I eat until I am full. I consume fats, saturated fats and proteins without abandon. I am mindful of my carbs, including starch. Sugar is a hard no with few exceptions, e.g. coconut aminos b/c it adds a ton of flavor to dishes and I don’t binge on it. Society loves to preach “everything in moderation” but the truth is most of us suck at moderation. For me personally, it’s easier to have clearly-defined rules and not have to endure decision fatigue deciding if you can afford to eat this or that b/c I always find some way to justify it and there goes another pint of Ben and Jerry’s. For the first time in my adult life, I feel good about my stomach and can see my ab lines forming. I weigh 137 lbs, less than what I weighed in the 8th grade.
My tips on what worked for me to beat this nasty addiction:
Motivation: Keep a food journal. Can be what you ate that day, your motivations for quitting, improvement in symptoms, successes, failures, your measurements, weight. Don’t feel obligated to write in it, only when you notice something worth documenting. When I have moments of weakness, I read my entries to remember I’ve been here before and I know how things will turn out if I eat sugar.
Strategy: Rather than an all-or-nothing approach, cut out different classes of sugars one at a time: e.g. all cane sugar, then coconut sugar, then honey and maple syrup. Tailor this to whatever your specific sugar-reduction goals are.
Mindset: Get the idea out of your mind that if you accidentally ate something with sugar or if you caved and intentionally ate sugar that your whole diet is ruined so you might as well throw in the towel. That is a sneaky mind trick to get you to return to your old ways. Falling off the horse does not cancel out all the prior wins you’ve achieved. As soon as you become mindful and/or have reestablished control of the craving, begin again.
For all of you with doubts if this is worth it. It unequivocally, absolutely was for me. I’m never going back. I’m not willing to be a slave to my cravings and not have energy and be a mouth-breather. Sugar may be derived from natural sources, but the end product is not natural; it is a highly concentrated and purified product that is dangerous independent of its calories- it wreaks havoc on our hormones that control weight, hunger and satiety.
IF YOU CAN GET THROUGH THE FIRST FEW WEEKS YOU WILL BEAT THIS.