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Since we are in the country for a few days, I will share my mother in-law’s country cure, from her childhood in rural Indiana. Mix castor oil and orange juice and take a few teaspoons once a week… This is a laxative, and apparently all the country folk in Indiana used to do this when she was growing up. She said it ruined her for orange juice for years, so you may not want to do this to your kids. How many kids need a laxative, anyway?
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From Michelle in Facebook:
For allergies – regular nasal cleanse (daily during pollen season) – neti pot w/ warm salt solution or natural salt spray for nose
- during a stuffy time > pot of steaming water add 4 drops of eucalyptus oil, cover head with towel and inhale steam for 5 minutes
Thank you for your amazing work!!
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It si Spring allergy season so neti pots are a hot topic these days.
There are a variety of styles of neti pots available today ranging from plastic squeeze bottles to traditional “tea pot” shapes to the ergonomically designed Rhino Horn and in materials ranging from stainless steel to plastic to ceramic. Choose what suits your needs best!
Issues for neti users to consider in selecting the best one are :
1) Where the neti pot will be used?
A bathroom, shower or kitchen area with hard surfaces could result in a ceramic neti pot shattering when dropped.
Does the neti pot fit comfortably against the nose and provide a good seal so that water does not drip out where it should not? Are there extra parts that can be misplaced?
2) Consider the design of the tip of the neti pot, a nipple shape tip accommodates a wide variety of nostril shapes and sizes compared to a straight tip with a hole at the end. Does the neti pot fit comfortably in hand and is designed so that when in use water does not inadvertently spill where it should not?
A large metal neti pot may be difficult to hold when full of water.
3) How much liquid does the neti pot hold?
Some only hold 6 oz of liquid while others hold 8 oz (one cup).
We are the USA distributors of the Rhino Horn neti pot made in Norway from recyclable BPA free plastic. For instructions and a video on how to use a neti pot, as well as medical studies on the benefits of the use of a neti pot see our website
http://www.rhinohorn.net
http://localnourishment.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/owie-syrup/
Twisted ankles, sprained wrists, fat lips. All these can take place over the course of a normal life. But next time, instead of reaching for a pill to take that inflammation down, try my delicious syrup on toast, porridge, ice cream or pancakes.
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I second Michelle’s advice. Ever since I started using a neti pot, I’ve not suffered from seasonal allergies. During the pollen season, I may have to cleanse several times a day. But it works!
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I third the neti
And my own submission is a remedy for diarrhea:
1 cup water
1/2 umeboshi plum
1 heaping tsp. kuzu, diluted in 1/4 cup water
a few drops shoyu
Bring water and plum to boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Add diluted kuzu, stirring to avoid lumps. Bring back to boiling. Add shoyu and simmer 4 minutes more. Drink when it’s at a temperature you can handle, warmer is better.
This is from Jessica Porter’s book The Hip Chick’s Guide to Macrobiotics. But I can tell you – it works!!
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A few drops of raw cows milk or mama’s breast milk are great for pink eye, eye infections and styes!
I also make this natural antibiotic every winter: http://thechroniclesofsunukjia.blogspot.com/2008/12/missionary-medicine.html
Hope that helps!
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Our body pH is a critical factor to monitor when trying to shore up the immune system – yet most people don’t know anything about it.
Keeping your body’s pH balanced will enable you to fend off germs and disease with ease.
Learn all about body pH balance and other ways to boost your immune system naturally with this free guide:
http://www.how-to-boost-your-immune-system.com
Wishing everyone the best of health!
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