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MoiraWolf Posts: 3410
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The topic about the alkaline water got me thinking about those home cures that we all know at least one or two of, and thought I'd start a thread. THIS IS NOT MEANT TO SUPPLIMENT OR REPLACE A DOCTOR'S CARE. USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING AT YOUR OWN RISK! Now that the disclaimer's out of the way... thought I'd toss out a few of my own. For "@$$ pissing" or runaway diarrhea... blackberry juice. Buy frozen blackberries in the freezer section (whole frozen berries, not pie filling with sugar). Boil in a bit of water on the stove, strain, and drink about half a cup several times a day. Gaurenteed to stop the diarrhea. For acid indigestion in adults and colic in babies, catnip tea. Any mint will do, but catnip's best. For adults, I like it with honey, but you NEVER EVER give honey to an infant under the age of 1 year, so sweeten it with a bit of sugar. For OMG I'M GOING TO DIE heartburn, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon baking soda in a cup of water. Within 30 seconds to 1 minute, you'll let out a huge belch and feel much better. For a cold, hot toddy: 1 cup hot water, a shot of whiskey, juice of half a lemon, sugar to sweeten. For diaper rash, small cuts and scrapes, anything to do with skin, Sayman Salve http://www.amazon.com/SAYMANS-SALVE-Size-4-OZ/dp/B000GCKDUY Before there was neosporin or other antibiotic ointments (and I'm old enough to remember when neosporin was prescription only) we used other salves and creams for wound treatment. This is what my grandparents used. When my grandfather had a leg amputation, this is what he used to keep from getting pressure sores and blisters on his stump where his artificial leg attached. I've cured diaper rashes with this ointment that doctors with prescription stuff couldn't cure. I'm sure I'll think of more! I am not a medical doctor and any medical opinion I give is based on personal experience and/or research. It is not intended to suppliment or replace your doctor. Follow at your own risk.
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Carbidopa/Levadopa 25/100mg
Fish Oil Omega 3 - 1400mg
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Dx: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, degnerative joint disease, hypertension, diabetes type II, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, reactive airway disease, chronic allergies, hashimoto's disease, TMJ, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder
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Mo, How I remember all of those. It was once called salve, now it is ointment. hehe. Ya!! you remember asfitted (sp) to keep germs away. I remember coming home and my Mom had one of those thing with a string that was made from the hem of something stuck through it. It was around his little neck. Anyways I was play with him and just kissing all over my little one. I was trying to figure out why he stunk. Well after undress him to give him a bath I saw it and smell it, boii does it stink. Oh another one, a red onion with a little sugar to make a juice for colds. Oh ya I remember all that. Some I still use. |
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MoiraWolf Posts: 3410
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Asefetida... or asafedity as the old timers used to call it. Yep, I remember that stuff. Stinks to high heaven. It'd definately keep colds and stuff away, because no one would get close enough to anyone wearing it to give them germs!!  Half a teaspoon of honey with a few drops of lemon juice as a cough drop. I still use this one! Eating garlic to keep the skeeters away. We ALL of us have these little home remedies. Taking a bath in epsom salt for strained muscles, which we use for Fibro pain is one. The Sock buddy is another. Bag of frozen peas for icing down a sprain. Hot water bottle to the belly for menstrual cramps. Peanut butter smeared on gum stuck in the hair (this one REALLY works well, it's amazing). I am not a medical doctor and any medical opinion I give is based on personal experience and/or research. It is not intended to suppliment or replace your doctor. Follow at your own risk.
Gabapentin 600mg, tid
Tramadol 50mg, bid
Enalapril 10mg
Metoprolol ER 50mg
Citalopram 40mg
Levothyroid 125mcg
Cyclobenzaprine 10mg
Hydroxyzine 25mg
Carbidopa/Levadopa 25/100mg
Fish Oil Omega 3 - 1400mg
multi-vitamin pack
Vitamin C 500mg
Vitamin D3 50,000units, once a week
Dx: Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, degnerative joint disease, hypertension, diabetes type II, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, reactive airway disease, chronic allergies, hashimoto's disease, TMJ, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, seasonal affective disorder
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ALSO MY AUNT WAS A FIRM BELIVER THAT TAKING A TEA SPOON OF BAKING SODA WILL STOP A COLD YOU FEEL COMING ON. NO I AM NOT SCREEMING MY FINGER WON'T MOVE TO HIT THE CAP KEY. |
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Herblady Posts: 816
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Ginger for nausea, sea/car sickness....works great peppermint tea for indigestion or IBS pure lavender oil for scrapes, bug bites, poisen ivy, red wounds... tea tree oil for any and all fungus/yeast topically of course... the list goes on... Debi |
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starkeeper Posts: 145
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Mineral Oil for constipation I know I have more I'm just brain foggy Conditions: Type 1 Diabetic, Purchers Retinopathy, Legally Blind 07’, Chronic Pancreatitis 07’ with Malabsorbtion, Herniated Disc at C-7 07’, 3 fractures in spine upper, middle, lower, Fibromyalgia, and Cutaneous Lupus, Chronic Sinusitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Migraine Headaches, Anxiety Disorder, Severe Social Phobia, Seizures, Stroke 08’, Not all mental health issues listed.
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DanaW Posts: 2222
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I was just reading about onions earlier. They used to put a cut onion in the room of a sick person...sick with like a cold or flu..the onion absorbs the germs in the air like a vacuum. Also, never store and eat a cut onion...their ability to suck up germs and bacteria make them potent delivery agents if you eat one after it has been cut and stored...even if stored in plastic baggies. They said that getting sick after eating room temp potato salad is usually blamed on the mayo..but commercial mayo doesn't even need to be refrigerated but the onions and potatos are germ parties! I am not a doctor but I play one on TV
Seriously, I am not a medical professional, my posts are not meant to be a susbstitute any medical advice or treatment. Never take chances when it comes to your health! |
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ChemGeek Posts: 42
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Rosemary is great for aching muscles. I use pure peppermint oil for headaches, including migraines, and I also apply peppermint oil straight up to sores spots on my body. CAUTION: pure peppermint oil is not for everyone, so feel free to dilute in lotion or coconut oil. I use garlic for anything and everything. If you are sick, eat it! It can also be used for yeast infections, minced up or cut and rub directly on the area. I dilute tea tree oil to combat pimples. Tart cherry juice is great to combat inflammation, including headaches. Lemons! I squeeze half a lemon into two liters of water and drink it every day. Lemons assist in getting the ickies out of your body (important for those on medications) Limonene, a component found in lemon peels, is good for constipation (among other things). Lemon oil is good for lifting moods (I use it for seasonal depression). ...and many more... xo,
Mandy, 31 years young!
~*The greatest power in the universe is the power of decision*~
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maryandjimmie Posts: 1849
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Chemgeek I heard alot about the peppermint oil can you tell me where you can buy it at? Also how do you use rosemary for the aching muscles. Thank you Mary My mom use to say God dont like ugly and he aint to fond of pretty. Wow that speaks loudly to me.
What we go through in life dont dictate who we are going to be or who we are only we have the control over our lives to do that. Never give up and always follow your dreams.
I am not a doctor and my advice is purely from my own experiences. I will always be here for you all if you need me just pm me anytime. |
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