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Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Nancy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:40:33 -0000

There are a lot of great ideas here! :)
Personally I have done the Sleep, water, herbal teas, a bit of daily stretching to avoid kinks, garlic, onions, Aloe for almost any skin problem including acne (works too!) Oh gosh, I know I have done more... I love anything natural.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Nancy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:31:32 -0000

Sleep is deffo one of my natural remedies. My Mother taught me to get plenty of "beauty sleep" and it works for me! On the rare occaision I become sleep deprived, I almost always get sick. Not to mention, cranky and dull in feeling.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Shannon Fitzgerald — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:58:20 -0000

1. Vitamins and supplements. 2 weeks ago, I had a holistic doctor test me recently to see what organs need help and where I am lacking. He gave me supplements to help boost those areas and I already feel better!
2. Chiropractor. Not a remedy exactly but I go habitually to one that combines traditional practices with holistic approaches/elements and it has enhanced my life ten fold. It's also good for things outside of back, joint problems. If you have the right person, you almost don't need a GP. Who knew?
3. Water.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Julia — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:48:48 -0000

Along with Tiger Balm, I find Vick's VapoRub another underappreciated remedy. That heavy salve with its strong eucalyptus healing powers makes me feel better everytime I have a bad cold! I put it all over my chest and right under my nose....complete relief!

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Shug — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:12:05 -0000

Big fan of Tiger Balm, here, too. My boyfriend, unfortunately, really dislikes the aroma. I think it's brilliant.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Shug — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:08:40 -0000

I use a drop of tea tree oil on my toothbrush every now and again, if I accidentally bit the inside of my cheeks or food/drink acid is irritating them. I do it at night and by morning, all is well. (I add a drop or two directly on the bristles then run the brush briefly under water before putting it in my mouth; then rinse thoroughly)

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Shug — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:03:21 -0000

I used to send sprigs of rosemary to my daughter when she was in college, to aid with memory . . . and isn't there something about rosemary taking one's mind off of sex? (thought that would be appropriate at the time, too)

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Shug — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:56:36 -0000

my mother would often place a few slices of raw onion next to the bed when any of us had a cold. supposedly, onions draw bacteria (which is also why, she says, it's best not to eat onions once they've been sitting out for a while (like at picnics, on buffets, etc.)

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Shug — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:52:48 -0000

I met a woman who, at 103 years old, said that was her trick, too. I'd been doing the hot water, lemon and honey thing for years prior to that; now I add the whiskey :)

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Jane — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:59:59 -0000

Carrie...sorry to hear about your dog bite! That sounds awful. My favorite remedies are water and sleep.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

JoeM — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:40:20 -0000

Earl Gray Tea, a hot tub, incense, low light, reduce stress, extra sleep, and knowing everyday I'm going to feel a lot better than I did the day before.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

LolaBloom — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:12:58 -0000

Raw Foods, plain and simple.

When I stick to a high raw food diet I will not have any asthma symptoms nor attacks, my allergies and stuffiness go away, I sleep better, my tummy and digestive tract are pain, cramp and bloating free, my pms symptoms disappear, my mental focus and clarity are at their peak and I have loads of energy!! For me it has relieved me of so many medical symptoms and issues that years of poking, prodding and pill after pill could not. I'm a happy camper!

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Keiko — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:09:26 -0000

My go-to response for most complaints is "drink some water". I also have a live aloe plant to soothe burns or any other irritations. In Trinidad, if you get stung by a bee or brush up on stinging nettle, you find 3 soft leaves, crush them in your fingers and rub on the spot -- instant soothing. If you get stung by a jelly fish, pee on it. I found this out the hard way...

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

andrea — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:15:56 -0000

migraines
At the first sign of a migraine there are a few things that I do that seem to help:
1) shot or two of espresso
2) warm head, cool feet (this will draw the blood from your head to your feet, to warm them up, and relieve the pressure in your head)

skin
I swear I have tried every skin product available and the best thing that I have ever found is called black soap. It is a soap originally made in West Africa. The African name for this soap is Ose Dudu and you can find out more about it at http://www.bellaonline.com/...

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Dolly Hopkins — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:53:38 -0000

Hi in my house hold home remedie kit is Lavander oil and yes I second what Danielle has to say about it ...also good for burns put on right away and oh yes bug bites. The other remedie is Tea Tree oil so goood for infections and sores. I also use it for pimples/acne.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

anactoria — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:53:07 -0000

It is! I love the balm, the patches, the 'white' version... I need a whole series: bath salts, lotions, bath & shower wash, and maybe a t-shirt. ^_^

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Julia — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:49:54 -0000

Tiger balm is totally magical, isn't it!?

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Julia — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:46:01 -0000

It will cure what ails you! Good luck! Treat yourself.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Julia — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:44:41 -0000

Why doesn't our culture value sleep??? I am a mess when I don't get enough quality sleep. I'm cranky, teary, unable to concentrate and generally out of sync. Think I'll turn in early tonight after hot bath!

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

MarieLeona — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:43:34 -0000

When I feel I'm coming down with a cold and/or sore throat, I drink loads and loads of orange juice. In a day or so, it's all cleared up.
Omega 3 capsules for my achy joints (fingers).
Molasses and ginger for a nagging cough (especially the night time kind of cough).

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Mary L — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:33:01 -0000

I use tea tree oil for everything, and I can't believe I hadn't thought of that sinus remedy. I 'll definitely give that a try!

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

katie — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:32:46 -0000

Glass of greens plus in the morning before my coffee.....my lover thanx me. also take Vitamin d, iron and omegas to kick start the body. Love peppermint tea anytime i am feeling overdone.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Brenda — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:29:47 -0000

1. Noni for energy.
2. Pancakes for, shall we say, regularity.
3. French onion soup for nasal congestion.

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Mary L — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:26:58 -0000

And if you live in an apt. in the city?

Re: What are your favourite natural remedies?

Colette — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:16:13 -0000

You mean Chickweed is good for something? Tell me more! Seriously! I can use a fat emulsifier that I get from "weeding" my garden. How did you get into herbology? (sounds like I talking Harry Potter-ese lol)