What Ails You?
I am someone who suffers from allergies, and no, I’m not talking seasonal (although, I do have an occasional postnasal drip in the spring, but nothing so serious that it requires the intervention of medications… Thank God!).
My vulnerabilities welcome unconventional methods to the rescue. I speak of nothing extreme, just a pinch of this, a dash of that, a splash of something else, etc. My cure-alls are the stuff old wives' tales are made of – natural ingredients… You know, home remedies. Some of you might just prefer the term homeopathic.
It’s worth mentioning that so many Americans go straight for the pill bottle, when they could be looking in their refrigerators and cupboards for relief of what ails them. However, consultation with your primary care physician or nutritionist must be your guide, especially if you are challenged by disease and are currently taking prescription drugs.
My attempt is not to circumvent the pharmaceutical companies. I am a proponent of drugs, because they do help us live longer. However, we must do all we can that is natural (herbal supplements, vitamins, exercise, etc.) first, before attempting to incorporate chemical therapies, which at times can be toxic.
The following restoratives have been tried and tested by me. Do consider them your first line of defense because they just might put that pep back in your step. Be healthy; stay healthy by using intelligent, quality, non-toxic intervention first. Here’s to good health. Cheers! – paerki
Indigestion (Ginger & Salt): prevent or treat indigestion by taking ginger and salt before a meal. (Grate an inch of peeled, fresh ginger. Take a pinch or two and mix with a pinch or two of sea salt to make a paste. Chew on the mixture for a minute or two, and then swallow. Wash it down with two warm glasses of water.
IBS (Asparagus): The Greeks and Romans used asparagus for toothaches and bee stings, but it works best for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Eat several spears of lightly steamed or grilled asparagus twice a day for 3 to 5 days.)
Toothache (Clove): Cloves will immediately numb the gum. It will also help fight a minor infection too. (Add a few drops of water to 1/8-teaspoon ground cloves to make a thick paste. Pack on the sore gum for 5 to 10 minutes, then spit out. Repeat as needed.)
Sore Throat (Honey, Lemon & Cayenne): The lemon contracts inflamed tissue and provides vitamin C, the honey soothes and disinfects, and the cayenne stimulates circulation and encourages healing. (Fill a tablespoon halfway with honey, and then squeeze a lemon to fill the spoon with juice. Sprinkle on 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, put the spoon in your mouth, and suck on it slowly. Repeat as needed.)
Check out the following: Coconut for Crohn’s Disease and Black Pepper for cuts.
(The photos in this post are from a hike on the Jones Falls Trail.)
My vulnerabilities welcome unconventional methods to the rescue. I speak of nothing extreme, just a pinch of this, a dash of that, a splash of something else, etc. My cure-alls are the stuff old wives' tales are made of – natural ingredients… You know, home remedies. Some of you might just prefer the term homeopathic.
It’s worth mentioning that so many Americans go straight for the pill bottle, when they could be looking in their refrigerators and cupboards for relief of what ails them. However, consultation with your primary care physician or nutritionist must be your guide, especially if you are challenged by disease and are currently taking prescription drugs.
My attempt is not to circumvent the pharmaceutical companies. I am a proponent of drugs, because they do help us live longer. However, we must do all we can that is natural (herbal supplements, vitamins, exercise, etc.) first, before attempting to incorporate chemical therapies, which at times can be toxic.
The following restoratives have been tried and tested by me. Do consider them your first line of defense because they just might put that pep back in your step. Be healthy; stay healthy by using intelligent, quality, non-toxic intervention first. Here’s to good health. Cheers! – paerki
Indigestion (Ginger & Salt): prevent or treat indigestion by taking ginger and salt before a meal. (Grate an inch of peeled, fresh ginger. Take a pinch or two and mix with a pinch or two of sea salt to make a paste. Chew on the mixture for a minute or two, and then swallow. Wash it down with two warm glasses of water.
IBS (Asparagus): The Greeks and Romans used asparagus for toothaches and bee stings, but it works best for symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (Eat several spears of lightly steamed or grilled asparagus twice a day for 3 to 5 days.)
Toothache (Clove): Cloves will immediately numb the gum. It will also help fight a minor infection too. (Add a few drops of water to 1/8-teaspoon ground cloves to make a thick paste. Pack on the sore gum for 5 to 10 minutes, then spit out. Repeat as needed.)
Sore Throat (Honey, Lemon & Cayenne): The lemon contracts inflamed tissue and provides vitamin C, the honey soothes and disinfects, and the cayenne stimulates circulation and encourages healing. (Fill a tablespoon halfway with honey, and then squeeze a lemon to fill the spoon with juice. Sprinkle on 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, put the spoon in your mouth, and suck on it slowly. Repeat as needed.)
Check out the following: Coconut for Crohn’s Disease and Black Pepper for cuts.
(The photos in this post are from a hike on the Jones Falls Trail.)
