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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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