Comments on: Getting Sick= Good Practice with Herbs! http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Maudehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-73881 Maude Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:02:01 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-73881 I’m a big believer in lots of fluids and chicken broth from a REAL chicken (not a can). Also, I try to think logically – boost the immune system so it can fight whatever is going on. Sounds like you’re on it. Hope you all feel better in a jiffy! +1 I’m a big believer in lots of fluids and chicken broth from a REAL chicken (not a can). Also, I try to think logically – boost the immune system so it can fight whatever is going on. Sounds like you’re on it. Hope you all feel better in a jiffy!
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]]> By: Jessicahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-49254 Jessica Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:08:37 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-49254 My dad used to make a pot of half ACV and water and boil it on the stove. Then we would set the timer and have us breath in the steam from the pot. I never liked it as a kid, and my roommates hated it in college (because it stunk up the apartment), but if you do it right it really can help. Last night at 2am I was not feeling good and having difficulty sleeping. I got up and started a pot and breathed the vapors for about 30 minutes, gargled with ACV and water and went back to sleep - it definitely helped. My dad used to make a pot of half ACV and water and boil it on the stove. Then we would set the timer and have us breath in the steam from the pot. I never liked it as a kid, and my roommates hated it in college (because it stunk up the apartment), but if you do it right it really can help. Last night at 2am I was not feeling good and having difficulty sleeping. I got up and started a pot and breathed the vapors for about 30 minutes, gargled with ACV and water and went back to sleep - it definitely helped.

]]> By: Cindyhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29791 Cindy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:51:13 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29791 Another thing that we use for coughs and colds is a chopped up onion in a bandana or old nylon sleeve wrapped around the neck at night...for little ones I tuck it inside their pjs so it doesn't move. My kids now ask for it when they have a cold or I use it on them when I hear the least bit of congestion....the symptoms are usually mostly gone by morning...keep using for a few more nights to make sure it doesn't come back again. It stinks like crazy, but don't wash the sheets until you are done...too much work. Cindy, mom of almost 7 kids!! Another thing that we use for coughs and colds is a chopped up onion in a bandana or old nylon sleeve wrapped around the neck at night...for little ones I tuck it inside their pjs so it doesn't move. My kids now ask for it when they have a cold or I use it on them when I hear the least bit of congestion....the symptoms are usually mostly gone by morning...keep using for a few more nights to make sure it doesn't come back again. It stinks like crazy, but don't wash the sheets until you are done...too much work.

Cindy, mom of almost 7 kids!!

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29785 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:58:02 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29785 <a href="#comment-29704" rel="nofollow">@Jen (Whats Cooking)</a>, Jen, the book where I got the idea for the ginger bath suggests starting with 2 Tbsp and working your way up. The author said she usually uses 4-6 Tbsp. I tried 3 the other night and thought it could have used a little more. It's just powdered ginger, like what you cook with and if you add it while the bath is still running it gets mixed in pretty well. @Jen (Whats Cooking), Jen, the book where I got the idea for the ginger bath suggests starting with 2 Tbsp and working your way up. The author said she usually uses 4-6 Tbsp. I tried 3 the other night and thought it could have used a little more. It's just powdered ginger, like what you cook with and if you add it while the bath is still running it gets mixed in pretty well.

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29784 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:56:59 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29784 <a href="#comment-29715" rel="nofollow">@Jena</a>, Oh good, I'm glad I'm still useful, lol! There is a soaked bread recipe: http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/10/beautiful-bread-recipes.html I've been making it again lately after a long sourdough stint, and we're really enjoying it. @Jena, Oh good, I'm glad I'm still useful, lol! There is a soaked bread recipe:
http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/10/beautiful-bread-recipes.html
I've been making it again lately after a long sourdough stint, and we're really enjoying it.

]]> By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Homehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29782 Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:54:45 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29782 <a href="#comment-29738" rel="nofollow">@Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod</a>, Goodness, everybody just loves this GOOT I keep reading comments about! :) I'm definitely going to have to try it! @Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod, Goodness, everybody just loves this GOOT I keep reading comments about! :) I'm definitely going to have to try it!

]]> By: Kimarie @ Cardamom's Podhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29738 Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:36:40 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29738 We LOVE LymphaRub from TriLight Herbs - if we don't have that, we make the garlic oil ointment treatment (GOOT). I have a post on how to make that at http://www.countryclan.net/mom/2009/07/wfmw-great-garlic/. I've done "sick baths" for the children with some lavender and tea tree oil in the bath, then I rub them with the GOOT afterward. Chamomile tea works great for mildly stimulating the immune system, too. I've really enjoyed the book ABC Herbal by Steve Horne. I keep telling every one that there is no cure for the common cold because the cold IS the cure - quit trying to suppress the symptoms - help them! :-) Blessings! .-= Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.countryclan.net/mom/2009/11/an-inside-tip-for-scheduling/" rel="nofollow">An Inside Tip for Scheduling</a> =-. We LOVE LymphaRub from TriLight Herbs - if we don't have that, we make the garlic oil ointment treatment (GOOT). I have a post on how to make that at http://www.countryclan.net/mom/2009/07/wfmw-great-garlic/. I've done "sick baths" for the children with some lavender and tea tree oil in the bath, then I rub them with the GOOT afterward. Chamomile tea works great for mildly stimulating the immune system, too. I've really enjoyed the book ABC Herbal by Steve Horne. I keep telling every one that there is no cure for the common cold because the cold IS the cure - quit trying to suppress the symptoms - help them! :-) Blessings!
.-= Kimarie @ Cardamom's Pod´s last blog ..An Inside Tip for Scheduling =-.

]]> By: Lenahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29737 Lena Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:55:18 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29737 Natural is the way to go....:), at the first signs of a cold, I like using a hot bath for my feet with dry mustard powder... it clears the nasal passages as well. Afterwards I put on nice warm socks... to seal in the heat... works wonderfully. Natural is the way to go....:), at the first signs of a cold, I like using a hot bath for my feet with dry mustard powder... it clears the nasal passages as well. Afterwards I put on nice warm socks... to seal in the heat... works wonderfully.

]]> By: Rishahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29735 Risha Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:34:57 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29735 Last night my throat was starting to feel sore, so I gargled with some salt water before going to bed. Today, no sore throat! I was thrilled, as this was the first time I'd done this. I still feel a little congested, but I'm happy not to be dealing with the pain of a sore throat. Last night my throat was starting to feel sore, so I gargled with some salt water before going to bed. Today, no sore throat! I was thrilled, as this was the first time I'd done this. I still feel a little congested, but I'm happy not to be dealing with the pain of a sore throat.

]]> By: Jessicahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/11/getting-sick-good-practice-with-herbs.html/comment-page-1#comment-29723 Jessica Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:36:10 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/?p=1602#comment-29723 Oh, I forgot to mention that I use the following tea for the three of us if we begin to come down with something, or if I feel like we've been exposed to something: http://www.morethanalive.com/Childrens-Composition. It's a little bitter, but has a hint of sweetness and you certainly can add a bit of honey. My 16 month old drinks it with no problem. My daughter and I are taking our fermented cod liver oil as well--she takes it better than I do! Oh, I forgot to mention that I use the following tea for the three of us if we begin to come down with something, or if I feel like we've been exposed to something: http://www.morethanalive.com/Childrens-Composition. It's a little bitter, but has a hint of sweetness and you certainly can add a bit of honey. My 16 month old drinks it with no problem. My daughter and I are taking our fermented cod liver oil as well--she takes it better than I do!

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