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Gentle Alternative's for Treating Health Problems.
Many of our modern drugs have harsh side-affects and cost the “earth”,
so the next time you come down with a cold or the flu, why not try a
gentle alternative that costs next to nothing?
Instead of immediately forking over large amounts of money for
over-the-counter drugs, go to the kitchen cupboard and see what you can
find to relieve your symptoms.
Here are some helpful hints…
A simple hot compress applied to the face is very soothing to those
throbbing aches and pains of a blocked sinus, while a few drops of
eucalyptus oil on a handkerchief can provide welcome relief for similar
conditions. While supplements of vitamin C, D and zinc will shorten the
lifespan of a common cold, a hot lemon drink is also extremely good.
And be sure to cuddle-up in bed when you have a cold, as it will make
the body sweat out the germs.
Cool lemon juice and honey are a great soother for a sore throat
and gives the body much-needed vitamin C at the same time The juice of
one lemon in a glass of water is sufficient. Melt the honey in a little
hot water for ease of mixing.
A smear of Vaseline or petroleum jelly will do wonders for those sore lips and nose that often accompany a cold.
A 'streaming cold' where the nose and eyes water profusely, can
respond to drinking onion water. Simply dip a slice of onion into a
glass of hot water for two seconds, then sip the cooled water
throughout the day. Half an onion on the bedside table also alleviates
cold symptoms because its odor is inhaled while you sleep.
People prone to catarrh may find that chewing the buds from a pine
or larch throughout the day will clear up their condition in just a few
days.
Do you suffer from sore eyes? If your eyes are sore from lengthy
exposure to the sun, try beating the white of an egg and then spread it
over a cloth and bandage the eyes with it. Leave the preparation on
overnight. Soft cheese (quark) is also a good remedy for this
condition.
For those unpleasant times when you suffer from diarrhea, two
tablespoons of brown vinegar will usually fix the problem. Vinegar can
be rather horrible to take, but who cares! The problem is more
horrible. Vinegar can usually be found in most people's cupboards, so
you don't need to worry about finding someone to run to the shop for
you in an emergency.
Sleepless? Instead of reaching for sleeping pills, which can
quickly become addictive, try this: Drink only caffeine free tea or
coffee starting late in the afternoon.. Go to bed earlier rather than
later, as being overtired tends to keep people awake. Make sure the
bedroom is dark and quiet. Use only pure wool or cotton sheets and
blankets. Polyester materials can cause sweat and make you thirsty (if
your child constantly asks for water throughout the night, this could
be the reason).
And don't watch those scary movies just before retiring! If you
still can't sleep, make a tea of lemongrass or drink a nightcap of
herbal tea containing chamomile. It's easy to grow lemongrass in your
garden or start a flower pot on the balcony for ease of picking. Simply
steep a handful in boiling water for five minutes. Honey may be added
for a sweetener.
Of course there will be times when you do need modern drugs, so if
these simple remedies don't have the required affect, be sure to see a
health care professional.
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