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I have lost count of how much blood work I have endured since 2019. I have been poked and prodded and it gets old. But today? Well today is an exciting day because with my most recent results, I can actually see the improvements in black and white.

Not only do I have to battle RA but years ago I was diagnosed with a fatty liver. I am not morbidly obese but menopausal years have not been good to me.  I have that extra around the middle. When you feel like mud, it is hard to exercise and it also hurts. Who wants to add to the pain? Not me for sure.

So though I have been happy with my work with my nutritionist, I was having to also battle my liver becoming toxic last year. My liver enzymes really starting climbing so I was referred to a gastroenterologist. (My husband says he can not keep up with all of my 'ologist!) I had a liver biopsy and have to follow with her every 6 months. I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, possibly as a result of methotrexate usage, possibly not. No one really knows. But because of that I was taken off the MTX last year. My enzymes continued to climb. I was also diagnosed with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. So basically I just had an ugly fatty liver that was angry. There are no medications to treat this. The diagnosis, left untreated to progress, can shorten your lifespan and result in cirrhosis of the liver. When I say my body is a walking time bomb I am not lying. Not fun at all. With my liver enzymes you would think I was a real alcoholic but I promise you I am not. Since alcohol causes inflammation, I have stayed away from it.

So I started researching again on ways to detox my liver. I discovered Castor Oil Packs. Now I will tell you that if you just go to the science medical side of research, you won't get good information. Why? Because Big Pharma does not get paid for this. However if you research holistic medicine, there are soooo many uses for castor oil and castor oil packs. The Packs can increase circulation, support healthy movement of the lymphatic system, calm IBS and other digestive issues, reduce swelling and inflammation, shrinks cysts, growths, and warts.  Castor Oil Packs can also shrink fibroids on the uterus, as well as ease pain associated with endometriosis. They can also be used externally for external injuries. I also used lemon essential oil and rosemary essential oil on my side on the nights I was not using the castor oil packs. Warning: Only use pure grade essential oils when using them for medicinal purposes.

How to use a castor oil pack:

  1. Apply a generous amount of Castor Oil to a flannel or wool cloth that’s big enough to cover the area you want to heal.

  2. Put a heat source like a warm water bottle or heating pad on the Castor Oil-soaked cloth on your body.

  3. Cover the area with a large towel to trap the heat and rest for 30-60 minutes.

  4. When you’re done, wipe the excess Castor Oil off your body and store the cloth in a resealable bag in the refrigerator so that it can be re-used.

  5. Repeat the treatment as often as possible (ideally, at least 3x per week, but more is better) for at least a month.

  6. Be careful not to get Castor Oil on your clothes, sheets, or furniture. It will stain.

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I have been using the castor oil packs for about 2 months. Other than that I had not changed anything since my last labs in June of this year. I had recent lab work on 11/11/22 and the decrease in my liver enzymes was just short of amazing. I have reversed the fatty liver! I have an ultrasound scheduled next month and we will see if it worked to reduce the gallstones that I had, but I am sooo excited. I cannot wait to see my gastro next month and see her reaction. 





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