Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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It's rare that i go online to post reviews and things like this but i felt the need to share my story because i feel this fruit is definitely something that can help people. I have been suffering from an inflammatory eye condition called episcleritis--a condition with normally unknown causes which makes your eye all red and sore. It's not the most serious condition but it is recurring and ... Show Full Comment

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It's rare that i go online to post reviews and things like this but i felt the need to share my story because i feel this fruit is definitely something that can help people. I have been suffering from an inflammatory eye condition called episcleritis--a condition with normally unknown causes which makes your eye all red and sore. It's not the most serious condition but it is recurring and very annoying/uncomfortable--and people always think you have pink eye (or worse). The only available treatments are NSAIDS like ibuprofen or steroid eye drops, neither of which are good for you in the long run, not to mention they don't always work well. Being Mexican I'm familiar with prickly pears (we call them tunas) but only ate them once in a long while. Recently I was looking up anti-inflammatory foods online, trying to find some kind of food or supplement to take besides ibuprofen.I came across some websites that mentioned prickly pears' anti-inflammatory properties and since I'm familiar with the fruit I decided to eat some when my eye started flaring up. Lo and behold the inflammation subsided and I was back to normal within a day or two. I thought maybe it was a coincidence but the next two times my eye started flaring up I ate three or four of the fruits per day and again, the same positive result. It doesn't completely stop me from getting it but it has turned something that would irritate me and make me look like Darth Maul for a week or more to something that is manageable and I can nip it in the bud within a couple of days. So if any other people out there have this condition I suggest you give prickly pears a try. Best to buy them at Mexican markets because I hear some health food stores charge outrageous prices for them. I get them for 99 cents for 2 lbs.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I had a severe gastrointestinal problem. Was unable to eat a full meal in 10 months. after eating the actual leaf itself, I ate my first meal just 2 days later. I purchased the leaves from a Farmer's Market.

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I had a severe gastrointestinal problem. Was unable to eat a full meal in 10 months. after eating the actual leaf itself, I ate my first meal just 2 days later. I purchased the leaves from a Farmer's Market.
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Reviewer: snarlydog, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have both RA & Osteoarthritis. I noticed less stiffness and more energy after only 2 weeks. I am hoping it will lower my cholesterol. I drink 4-5 ounces of pure prickly pear juice (nopal 100) mixed with my morning juice. I am so happy with it!!!!

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I have both RA & Osteoarthritis. I noticed less stiffness and more energy after only 2 weeks. I am hoping it will lower my cholesterol. I drink 4-5 ounces of pure prickly pear juice (nopal 100) mixed with my morning juice. I am so happy with it!!!!
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Reviewer: Red Riding Hood, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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It was recommended to me to stabilize my blood sugar. It didn't seem to be affective for that. It did lower my cholesterol dramatically. Enough so, my doctor stopped nagging me about it.

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It was recommended to me to stabilize my blood sugar. It didn't seem to be affective for that. It did lower my cholesterol dramatically. Enough so, my doctor stopped nagging me about it.
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Reviewer: Cassie, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I have fibromyalgia,reheumatoid arthritis, and herniated disc in my lower back which causes a lot of pain and inflammation. Since I have taken the Prickly Pear Cactus or Nopal or Opuntia I have no pain or any stiffness in my body. I'm so happy right now. In addition, I have more energy now it use to be I was tired and exhausted. I'm able to get things done at work and around my house. ... Show Full Comment

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I have fibromyalgia,reheumatoid arthritis, and herniated disc in my lower back which causes a lot of pain and inflammation. Since I have taken the Prickly Pear Cactus or Nopal or Opuntia I have no pain or any stiffness in my body. I'm so happy right now. In addition, I have more energy now it use to be I was tired and exhausted. I'm able to get things done at work and around my house. I'm also sleeping better now. I take one 500 mg pill twice a day. You do have to be carefully because it can stop the absorption of your another medications. You have to wait two hours after you have taken the prickly pear before you can take your other medications or wait two hours after you take your other medications. The name brand that I take is Solaray, it cost around $11.00 for 100 Capsules. I'm still take my medications for the fibromyalgia,reheumatoid arthritis, and herniated disc in my lower back. I just use the Prickly Pear as a supplement. The Prickly Pear is suppose to reduce the inflammation in your body. I hope this helps somebody.
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