Favorite Remedies
For Flu and Colds to Headaches and Back Pain
No we’re not talking Tums, aspirin or ibuprofen. We’re not looking for remedies to mask the pain or to delete health in areas not experiencing pain. If we’ve got the flu or a weeping wound we want to support our body’s return to wholeness. With the cost of health care skyrocketing we are not interested in encouraging long-term disability. Are you really ready to take responsibility for your health as much as possible? Then try using preventative medicine that can actively support wellness such as minerals and antioxidants; immune stimulants; homeopathics and flower essences to work on the subtle energy body; acupuncture, energy medicine, and chiropractic adjustments to bring balance to all systems; and colonics for when your rain-barrel of toxin load appears over-flowing.
For the “Home Health Tool Box” we keep on hand numerous supportive remedies. As a Wise Woman Herbalist and mother who has used holistic medicine the entire time of raising a family, we have built quite a list of favorites. The following is a sample of our first choice selections:
Emergencies:
Rescue Remedy, Flower Essence drops to calm and bring consciousness
Arnica, Homeopathic remedy to reduce swelling and bruising
Ruta Grav, Homeopathic remedy for strains, sprains, and tendon injuries
Raw Honey (see Post on Honey…) Ginger Vitamin C
Bee Stings and Bug Bites:
Vitamin C, a natural antihistamine.
Apis Mel, Homeopathic
Plantain leaf, readily available in the Pacific NW, chew leaf to make paste and press on sting.
Rescue Remedy, calms to prevent spreading the poison
SSSStingStop, a soothing gel that really works by Boericke & Tafel
General Infection and inflammation fighters and Immune building:
Beta-1, 3-D Glucan, attacks bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Olive Leaf extract, strong enough to tackle Staph infections
Oil of Oregano, (can tackle most anything from fungus on up)
Echinacea tincture enhances infection fighting ability
Super Lysine+, by Quantum Health
Astragalus, Chinese herb supports adaptive response to stress
Natural Cellular Defense, zeolite minerals pull toxins from system
Colds and Flu and sore throat:
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids
Vitamin C powder, for times when a Vit. C flush is needed for the bowels
MOXY, Cold & Flu formula (Herbotic Silver – natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial)
Vitamin A, tackles infection, especially good for sore throat
Zinc, soothes while it heals throat problems
Hot water with juice of fresh lemon and honey
Hot baths with Epsom salts, wrap up warmly under covers after and sweat!
Black Elderberry cough syrup
Ferrum Phox. 6X, or Gelsemium, Homeopathic remedies
Sleep Aids:
Magnesium, Natural Calm by Natural Vitality (use ½ rec. dose)
Valerian Tincture, 1 dropper-full in water, (can cause excitability in some)
Hot bath in Epsom Salts
Vitamin B complex, (Thorne B-complex #5 excellent)
Revitalizing Sleep formula, by Enzymatic
GABA, to calm the nerves and release the tension
Heart Burn and Stomach Upset:
Nux Vomica, Homeopathic, (absolute favorite!)
Epsom Salts in warm water
Digestive Aids and Intestinal Assistance:
BIO-GEST, by Thorne Research, builds proper stomach acids.
HLC High Potency Capsules, a combination of Acidophilus/bifidum, re-cultures
Intestines for proper assimilation. By – Pharmax
Ginger or ginger tea, Papaya Juice, Peppermint tea
Toothache or Infection:
Oregano Oil or Clove Oil
Rinse with warm salt water
Headache:
Lavendar Essential Oil, use on temples
Natrum Mur. 6X, Homeopathic (also for water retention)
Magnesium, Natural Calm …
Pure clean water
Back Pain:
Magnesium, (a mineral shortage) Natural Calm or Cal-Mag Plus, Natural Vitality
Hot baths in Epsom salts
Tiger Balm localized rub down, or Arnica Oil by Weleda for full massage
Water (Check on bladder/kidney infection)
Skin Salves:
EagleSong’s Fabulous Salve (www.ravencroftgarden.com)
Calendula Cream by Boiron, for burns, scrapes, & skin irritation
Lavendar Essential Oil spray for burns
Aloe Vera for burns, with Coconut Oil for sunburn
Nerve injury or nervousness:
Hypericum Perf. 6X by Hyland’s, homeopathic
General Daily Vitamins:
Use a brand that is taken twice daily to fulfill the body’s nutritional needs 24/7. Usana Health Sciences is a good example – “Essentials” multi vitamins and minerals. Also add Usana BIOmega-3, concentrated fish oils. For Teens: Usana Body-Rox, multi-vitamins and minerals.
The key to our “Home Health Tool Box” is that we have on hand that which can support returning to a healthy state when needed. It is empowering to have the support at our fingertips and to use the western medical model when absolutely needed. By not over using such tools as antibiotics our bodies can be more responsive to allowing them to work at critical moments. By eating raw-fresh foods and including lots of mineral rich broths we take the load off our digestive systems and give it time to heal.