"Kitchen herbalism" for colds and flu

[Beekissed]

Same principle....whatever gets the job done, huh?

 

[claud]

Ok, I'm one of those skeptical people that doesn't believe anything unless there is SOME kind of evidence.
I DO believe in some herbal remedies but not until I research them.

If you are in the mood for some heavy reading and have a little bit of knowledge about research studies check out this link for colds/flu...

http://www.monvalleyhospital.com/healthlibrary.asp

Oops - I see that's a general link. Go to Natural and Alternative Treatments on that page and then conditions and pick colds/flu or whatever else you need.

 

[Dace]

Ok, I'm one of those skeptical people that doesn't believe anything unless there is SOME kind of evidence.
I DO believe in some herbal remedies but not until I research them.

If you are in the mood for some heavy reading and have a little bit of knowledge about research studies check out this link for colds/flu...

http://www.monvalleyhospital.com/healthlibrary.asp

Oops - I see that's a general link. Go to Natural and Alternative Treatments on that page and then conditions and pick colds/flu or whatever else you need.

Ok Wifey....you have your assignment. :bun

 

[Mackay]

I'm astounded that that hospital has advice for the use of Homeopathy!

 

[claud]

I'm astounded that that hospital has advice for the use of Homeopathy!

Our hospital used to have that exact same page on their site but they dropped it - I think they had to pay something to have it.

I refer to it often to see what the latest is on natural remedies.

 

[Jamsoundsgood]

Part of why people get sick in winter is the lack of vit D. There's been a lot of research in the last 10 years to show that vit D is a supporter of the immune system. So either go outside or take those supplements. I think the reccomendation is something like 2000 iu's a day. It's helped keep me healthy. Now, if anyone can find a way to get rid of my migraines that I haven't already tried, I'll be eternally grateful.

 

[leenie]

Ginger is a favorite remedy in our home. I also like hot lemonade with or without the ginger added and plenty of local, organic honey. Amazing how effective ginger is! I've made these items into a bath for young children and babies although you need to go light on the ginger with them since they are so responsive. I put too much into a bath for my daughter when she was young and she got overly agitated and too warm. Good stuff!

Also, MorelCabin, I love that turnip idea. I detest turnips (The only vegetable I don't like!??!) but my husband loves them. I want to try this.

Thanks!

 

[freemotion]

Vitamin A is also lacking, although the medical community seems to be only aware of D right now. You can't get REAL, natural, oil-soluble Vitamin A in supplement form unless through wild cod-liver oil or high-vitamin butter oil from cows pastured on rapidly growing grass.

This is one of the reasons I have pastured hens....the yolks are loaded with A & D! I long for butter from pastured cows, but will settle for full-fat goat's milk from pastured goats.

What is listed on supplements as vitamin A is a precursor, and not the same thing at all. Vitamin A got a bad rap as being dangerous with a synthetic version was on the market, which was quite poisonous.

 

[big brown horse]

Ginger is a favorite remedy in our home. I also like hot lemonade with or without the ginger added and plenty of local, organic honey. Amazing how effective ginger is! I've made these items into a bath for young children and babies although you need to go light on the ginger with them since they are so responsive. I put too much into a bath for my daughter when she was young and she got overly agitated and too warm. Good stuff!

Also, MorelCabin, I love that turnip idea. I detest turnips (The only vegetable I don't like!??!) but my husband loves them. I want to try this.

Thanks!

Hey Leenie!! Welcome to sufficientself!!

 

[Jamsoundsgood]

Vitamin A is also lacking, although the medical community seems to be only aware of D right now. You can't get REAL, natural, oil-soluble Vitamin A in supplement form unless through wild cod-liver oil or high-vitamin butter oil from cows pastured on rapidly growing grass.

This is one of the reasons I have pastured hens....the yolks are loaded with A & D! I long for butter from pastured cows, but will settle for full-fat goat's milk from pastured goats.

What is listed on supplements as vitamin A is a precursor, and not the same thing at all. Vitamin A got a bad rap as being dangerous with a synthetic version was on the market, which was quite poisonous.

I didn't know this about vit A. We do pasture our hens. But man, everywhere I look lately it seems that there are signs that I need to get a dairy cow. Anyone know where I could get a good devon heifer on the cheap?