so are you a "yarb" granny??
I admit it, I will always try herbs first, and my last doctor (I miss him so bad, too bad he didnt move with us ROFL) would often suggest things to try first when he thought something could be treated that way.
I have had trouble for the past 10 years with infections and sinus drainage trying to settle into my chest. I nearly get pneumonia it seems nearly every year (have thought about the pneumonia vaccine, not convinced yet though) Anyways years ago, the first year I was back in AR from having lived in MS I was sick from Christmas until the middle of March, I had the flu, then it all settled in my chest and was probably pneumonia. Finally I stopped in this little health food store and lo and behold there was my answer. A product called LNG, it is a combination of Fenugreek and Slippery Elm Bark and it is for your lungs, that stuff is wonderful, however I havent seen any in a long time. So this week I am battling sinus drainage into my chest and finally thought to look online for LNG...*ding ding ding* we have a winner I found it online at Amazon.com. And a bottle is on its way to me...YES now here is hoping it works as well for me as it used to.
So what are some herbal/natural things you do when you start feeling sick?? Here the first thing is we start on extra vitamin C tabs, and drinking OJ, then we also start on Echanacia, and also on garlic tablets. I often throw in Vitamin E too..
Please share.......OHH for what it is worth I do go to doctors and am currently under the care of a dr for blood pressure issues. But I know that sometimes you have to do that, I just prefer more natural treatment
Yep, I'm a "yarb" granny. Been one for about 14 years. Been blessed and haven't had to visit the doctor since, with a few exceptions. I will see a doctor if I need to though.
ReplyDeletePrayer is the first thing when we start feeling sick. Then vitamin C, and then some some OTC if needed. We do burn incenses like eucalyptus, and use essential oils like lavender, lemon, peppermint, etc. as aromatherapy. We drink hot lemon & honey tea, and use a few other herbal remedies if needed. I usually have a hard time thinking about things we do, because I always pray and ask for guidance about what to do.
Pray! And then we start drinking pure cranberry juice, and upping the C a bit. Extra rest, no exertion if you can help it, and drink TONS of water. Drown it. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI used to take nothing at all, but now I'm a big fan of Dayquill and Ny quill. I know, awful but it gets me through the day and through the night. I don't give it to my kids, but you know us moms, we can't be sick. So i mask the symptoms and pray pray pray.
Cindy, you were so lucky to have a doctor that was 'open' to natural cures! Wish I could find one.
ReplyDeleteWe are big on Vit. C and garlic, too. I also use a Neti pot for my sinuses and use baking soda mixed in the water instead of salt~it really does make a difference! I also drink one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water everyday to control by eczema. It's the best treatment for it that I've found. I hope you'll share some more of these when you find them!