Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

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Tue 17 Jun 2008

COLDS, CHEST COMPLAINTS AND ASTHMA part 2

Posted by arlene under Acne , Bath , Comedo , Feet , Flowers , Flowers , Fragrance , Fruits , Herbs , Massage , Relax , Skin Care , Tooth
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SWEETEN BREATH DURING COLDS: Chew fresh parsley during a cold. This not only freshens the breath during a cold, but rids the mouth of any bad odors anytime. Parsley also gives you the extra vitamins you need while suffering through a cold.

FEVER WITH COLDS: Take 1 ounce of elder flowers or white yarrow and add 1 ounce of peppermint leaves. Simmer the leaves in 1 pint of water for 30 minutes. Strain and drink by the 1/2 cupful during the day, as long as fever is present.

COLDS WITH FLU SYMPTOMS: Mix 1 cup each of plantain, black elder flowers, juniper berries, rosemary, Irish moss and peppermint. Steep 1 teaspoon of the herb mix in 1 cup boiling water for 15 minutes. Strain, reheat and sweeten. Drink twice daily. (more…)

 

Tue 17 Jun 2008

COLDS, CHEST COMPLAINTS AND ASTHMA part 1

Posted by arlene under Bath , Diet , Flowers , Flowers , Fragrance , Health , Herbs , Leaves , Leaves , Moisturizer , Roots , Tea
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While we all get colds at one time or another, we can minimize the severity and length of the illness by the condition we keep our system in.

Diaphoretics cause the patient to perspire and increase blood circulation, thus helping the system to get rid of accumulated poisons and toxins in the body.

Expectorants can and do help the body in dispelling mucus from the system.

Demulcents soothe irritated and inflamed areas, thus allowing the body to heal.

Put the patient on a light diet during the illness and while recuperating. If the patient is in a weakened condition, do not use a strong stimulant. Give clear broths and tonics to build the strength back up. (more…)

 

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