For many years now I’ve used natural help for things like sore muscles, rashes and the onset of flu. My favorite for sore muscles is birch oil. Lavender oil works well for rashes and also works very well mixed with birch oil for deep healing. And nothing beats Echinacea tea when the flu or a cold is on its way.
Does anyone else have favorites that help them?
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Like Almost Famous, I like Tiger Balm (the red one), clorophyll tablets for fresh breath, valerian or skullcap herb for relaxing or for sleeplessness and of course, aloe vera for burns, cuts or dry skin. I'm also fond of olive oil for dry skin, soft cuticles and strong fingernails. I use a lot in cooking too and it keeps my hair and skin nice too. I have used it as a conditioning treatment but it just makes my hair greasy if used that way so I stick to cooking with it.
Vinegar makes a good hair rinse, cuts any leftover suds, as does lemon juice and both make a good facial astringent. Avocado is good for dry nails and cuticles and dry skin.
Vinegar makes a good hair rinse, cuts any leftover suds, as does lemon juice and both make a good facial astringent. Avocado is good for dry nails and cuticles and dry skin.
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I have a very knowledgable friend, who is a physician. She mixes me up potions with essential oils. One she calls " Ouch" for sore joints. It has things like Rosemay, Lavender, Tea Tree etc... Another one is " Out" a remedy for ulcers, boils etc... She originally made it for an abcess on her cat. My son used it on his arm. It draws poisons out. My favorite natural remedy is Hot Water. Ive spent many a night running to the tub, where as someone else would have run to the doctor. Cramps, stomachache, sore muscles or joints.
I have used valerian root for sleeplessness. Ive taken plant statins to lower cholesterol.
I have used valerian root for sleeplessness. Ive taken plant statins to lower cholesterol.
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almostfamous;535590 wrote: wellllll, i'm an herbal junkie :-6
but a few of my faves are:
-1600 mg of echinacea a day (4 capsules) - it's really good to keep your immune system pumped up. i've never tried the tea but i'll have to check it out tho.
-B12 supplement and the shots once a month ..the shots are really cool, you get a little buzz about 30 minutes later. i turn into a cleanin' fool :wah:
-eucalyptus incense is really good for the sinuses
-and tiger balm is really good for sore muscles, walgreens has the patches too..good stuff. (it's not herbal but it really helps the pain in my neck )
I've been told echinacea doesn't work if you take it continuously. I've understood that to get the best out of it you only take it when you think you have something going on the immune system needs a boost for. Is it working the way you use it?
but a few of my faves are:
-1600 mg of echinacea a day (4 capsules) - it's really good to keep your immune system pumped up. i've never tried the tea but i'll have to check it out tho.
-B12 supplement and the shots once a month ..the shots are really cool, you get a little buzz about 30 minutes later. i turn into a cleanin' fool :wah:
-eucalyptus incense is really good for the sinuses
-and tiger balm is really good for sore muscles, walgreens has the patches too..good stuff. (it's not herbal but it really helps the pain in my neck )
I've been told echinacea doesn't work if you take it continuously. I've understood that to get the best out of it you only take it when you think you have something going on the immune system needs a boost for. Is it working the way you use it?
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weeder;535684 wrote: I have a very knowledgable friend, who is a physician. She mixes me up potions with essential oils. One she calls " Ouch" for sore joints. It has things like Rosemay, Lavender, Tea Tree etc... Another one is " Out" a remedy for ulcers, boils etc... She originally made it for an abcess on her cat. My son used it on his arm. It draws poisons out. My favorite natural remedy is Hot Water. Ive spent many a night running to the tub, where as someone else would have run to the doctor. Cramps, stomachache, sore muscles or joints.
I have used valerian root for sleeplessness. Ive taken plant statins to lower cholesterol.
Yes, a nice Hot bath helps to sooth many of my ailments, sometimes with various oils a baths salts. I can not start my day without them and when I am wound up at night they are just what I needed to unwind. (and maybe an asprin)
I use to take them every night too, but they became less effective for me when really needed.
I have used valerian root for sleeplessness. Ive taken plant statins to lower cholesterol.
Yes, a nice Hot bath helps to sooth many of my ailments, sometimes with various oils a baths salts. I can not start my day without them and when I am wound up at night they are just what I needed to unwind. (and maybe an asprin)
I use to take them every night too, but they became less effective for me when really needed.
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Have you heard that putting a bar of soap under the bottom sheet on your bed can help prevent leg cramps? It's been mentioned in many "ask the doctor" columns in newspapers, etc.
I laughed my head off when I heard that. BUT...since I've been getting cramps in the leg with the new knee, I finally decided to try it.
Guess what? No more cramping. Placebo effect? Maybe...but who cares, if it works?
I laughed my head off when I heard that. BUT...since I've been getting cramps in the leg with the new knee, I finally decided to try it.
Guess what? No more cramping. Placebo effect? Maybe...but who cares, if it works?
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warm salt water.
I gargle with it when my throat is feeling raw, squeeze it from a cotton ball into my nose and sniff to clear my sinuses when I've been in a polluted environment (doesn't feel great but damn it works) and I do the same thing to my daughters nose when she has a cold. Cuts through all the crap so she can breathe while the medicines are kicking in.
I gargle with it when my throat is feeling raw, squeeze it from a cotton ball into my nose and sniff to clear my sinuses when I've been in a polluted environment (doesn't feel great but damn it works) and I do the same thing to my daughters nose when she has a cold. Cuts through all the crap so she can breathe while the medicines are kicking in.
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A few monts ago... suffering from pain in my hands and feet, I did some research. Added a vitamin to my diet that had the elements suggested for the condition. Now just the other day, I spoke with someone who raved about the benefits of salmon oil. I am taking 4000 units a day. Its for heart health, but also for circulation, cholesterol and joints. If nothing else everything Im taking aids in elimination. Elimination is the biggest topic talked about by health professionals the past couple of years. And it makes great sense. If your body is warehousing poisons, you are a host for all kinds of potential malades and illness. Its like not changing the oil in your car. The other issue is drinking water. It is very difficult for me to get water down my rhroat, unless I am very thirsty. But without water, crystals form around joints ( similar to gout) and this causes pain.
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Magenta flame;536796 wrote: Oh I forgot 'cork' helps with arthritus, don't ask me why it just does .
cork? Do you eat it or....
cork? Do you eat it or....
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Yes...I had the same question....what DO you do with it? :sneaky: Of course...one could pull a cork when opening a wine bottle...is it physical therapy, perchance? 
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Clint;535586 wrote: For many years now I’ve used natural help for things like sore muscles, rashes and the onset of flu. My favorite for sore muscles is birch oil. Lavender oil works well for rashes and also works very well mixed with birch oil for deep healing. And nothing beats Echinacea tea when the flu or a cold is on its way.
Does anyone else have favorites that help them?
Please give me your sore muscle remedy - is it just straight birch oil? I know a great herbal shop here.
I used St. John's Wort for headaches but found it only specific to migraines and only if you weren't taking specific pharmacolgical drugs - interaction was not cool.
Does anyone else have favorites that help them?
Please give me your sore muscle remedy - is it just straight birch oil? I know a great herbal shop here.
I used St. John's Wort for headaches but found it only specific to migraines and only if you weren't taking specific pharmacolgical drugs - interaction was not cool.
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nvalleyvee;537964 wrote: Please give me your sore muscle remedy - is it just straight birch oil? I know a great herbal shop here.
I used St. John's Wort for headaches but found it only specific to migraines and only if you weren't taking specific pharmacolgical drugs - interaction was not cool.
I don't actually mix them. I just apply birch oil neet directly to where the muscles are sore. If you find it burns too much mix it with olive oil. It really works well if you take a hot bath then apply it while your body is cooling. It pulls the oil in and you can feel it going deep to do its thing. If you want you can apply lavender oil with the birch oil.
I've actully seen bruses start and go away before they turned dark when birch and lavender were applied together right after the injury.
I used St. John's Wort for headaches but found it only specific to migraines and only if you weren't taking specific pharmacolgical drugs - interaction was not cool.
I don't actually mix them. I just apply birch oil neet directly to where the muscles are sore. If you find it burns too much mix it with olive oil. It really works well if you take a hot bath then apply it while your body is cooling. It pulls the oil in and you can feel it going deep to do its thing. If you want you can apply lavender oil with the birch oil.
I've actully seen bruses start and go away before they turned dark when birch and lavender were applied together right after the injury.
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CRAPPOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Ortho found nothing wrong with the knee I cannot walk on today. He did say I might have micro tears in the miniscus but I have to wait another month........I doubt he believed it and so I do not either. He injected a cocktail of numbing and cortizone at 3:30. My knee ....I can't even freaking stand on it now.........I am really upset.
Remedy????? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
The Ortho found nothing wrong with the knee I cannot walk on today. He did say I might have micro tears in the miniscus but I have to wait another month........I doubt he believed it and so I do not either. He injected a cocktail of numbing and cortizone at 3:30. My knee ....I can't even freaking stand on it now.........I am really upset.
Remedy????? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
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N'Vy....the cortisone pain WILL wear off! Unfortunately, so will the effects! What happened to your knee?
OH...edited because I forgot to add I've been using a homeopathic preparation called ScarGo on my surgical scar and I think it's great! Don't know if you can buy it in your area, but if you can....get it & use it right away on scars. Everyone who sees my knee comments on how quickly the scar has faded and how flexible it is.
OH...edited because I forgot to add I've been using a homeopathic preparation called ScarGo on my surgical scar and I think it's great! Don't know if you can buy it in your area, but if you can....get it & use it right away on scars. Everyone who sees my knee comments on how quickly the scar has faded and how flexible it is.
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Lulu2;538000 wrote: N'Vy....the cortisone pain WILL wear off! Unfortunately, so will the effects! What happened to your knee?
OH...edited because I forgot to add I've been using a homeopathic preparation called ScarGo on my surgical scar and I think it's great! Don't know if you can buy it in your area, but if you can....get it & use it right away on scars. Everyone who sees my knee comments on how quickly the scar has faded and how flexible it is.
The cortisone shot has done nothing but make my entire knee inoperable...I can barely walk now....I hope it will be better in the morning.
Does the scar gone go into the joint area?
OH...edited because I forgot to add I've been using a homeopathic preparation called ScarGo on my surgical scar and I think it's great! Don't know if you can buy it in your area, but if you can....get it & use it right away on scars. Everyone who sees my knee comments on how quickly the scar has faded and how flexible it is.
The cortisone shot has done nothing but make my entire knee inoperable...I can barely walk now....I hope it will be better in the morning.
Does the scar gone go into the joint area?
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DAMN...........my knee really hurts now.....it is freaking throbbing where it never used to hurt.....in more areas it ever did. Give the cortisone time to work????
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5ppm true ionic silver works well for almost all problems relating to the immune system. Stronger ppm(parts per million) is not necessary.
Great for colds, flu, cuts, acne, infections,etc - quite a universal remedy.
Ionic silver works better than colloidal silver because of the small particle size.
Good for pets too.:-6
Great for colds, flu, cuts, acne, infections,etc - quite a universal remedy.
Ionic silver works better than colloidal silver because of the small particle size.
Good for pets too.:-6
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StillSexy;539466 wrote: 5ppm true ionic silver works well for almost all problems relating to the immune system. Stronger ppm(parts per million) is not necessary.
Great for colds, flu, cuts, acne, infections,etc - quite a universal remedy.
Why isn't it generally well known and available as a mainstream remedy, then?
Great for colds, flu, cuts, acne, infections,etc - quite a universal remedy.
Why isn't it generally well known and available as a mainstream remedy, then?
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Bill Sikes;539481 wrote: Why isn't it generally well known and available as a mainstream remedy, then?
Because mainstream is too preoccupied with the 'business' and 'politics' of medicine as opposed to healing. Actually, it was well known before the first chemical anitbiotic was developed in 1939 and coincidentally, before the FDA was established -about the same time!!
Another reason is that they have created laws that prohibit mainstream medical professionals from using 'natural' or non-pharmaceutical cures. So much so that it is illegal to say that a natural substance can 'cure'.Even though it can.
Ionic silver is classified as natural and medical laws prohibit natural medicines from being patented - therefore no big pharmaceutical company is interested in dumping in $$$ because at the end of the day, they wont be able to patent it, and if they can't patent it, they can't make $$.
The knock-on effect is that the public are unaware of this because natural medicine is only propagated by small-timers who are prohibited by law to make any health claims in any ads.
And when the big pharma and the FDA learn of a 'natural cure' that can be a potential threat to patented drugs that generate billions of $$$, they would naturally find means to discredit these real 'life-savers' as quackery!:-3
So there you go...welcome to the world of medicine or should I say the "Industry of Medicine" !!!
Because mainstream is too preoccupied with the 'business' and 'politics' of medicine as opposed to healing. Actually, it was well known before the first chemical anitbiotic was developed in 1939 and coincidentally, before the FDA was established -about the same time!!
Another reason is that they have created laws that prohibit mainstream medical professionals from using 'natural' or non-pharmaceutical cures. So much so that it is illegal to say that a natural substance can 'cure'.Even though it can.
Ionic silver is classified as natural and medical laws prohibit natural medicines from being patented - therefore no big pharmaceutical company is interested in dumping in $$$ because at the end of the day, they wont be able to patent it, and if they can't patent it, they can't make $$.
The knock-on effect is that the public are unaware of this because natural medicine is only propagated by small-timers who are prohibited by law to make any health claims in any ads.
And when the big pharma and the FDA learn of a 'natural cure' that can be a potential threat to patented drugs that generate billions of $$$, they would naturally find means to discredit these real 'life-savers' as quackery!:-3
So there you go...welcome to the world of medicine or should I say the "Industry of Medicine" !!!
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StillSexy;539930 wrote: Because mainstream is too preoccupied with the 'business' and 'politics' of medicine as opposed to healing. Actually, it was well known before the first chemical anitbiotic was developed in 1939 and coincidentally, before the FDA was established -about the same time!!
Another reason is that they have created laws that prohibit mainstream medical professionals from using 'natural' or non-pharmaceutical cures. So much so that it is illegal to say that a natural substance can 'cure'.Even though it can.
Ionic silver is classified as natural and medical laws prohibit natural medicines from being patented - therefore no big pharmaceutical company is interested in dumping in $$$ because at the end of the day, they wont be able to patent it, and if they can't patent it, they can't make $$.
The knock-on effect is that the public are unaware of this because natural medicine is only propagated by small-timers who are prohibited by law to make any health claims in any ads.
And when the big pharma and the FDA learn of a 'natural cure' that can be a potential threat to patented drugs that generate billions of $$$, they would naturally find means to discredit these real 'life-savers' as quackery!:-3
So there you go...welcome to the world of medicine or should I say the "Industry of Medicine" !!!
Excellent! Welcome to ForumGarden. I hope you will stick around.
Another reason is that they have created laws that prohibit mainstream medical professionals from using 'natural' or non-pharmaceutical cures. So much so that it is illegal to say that a natural substance can 'cure'.Even though it can.
Ionic silver is classified as natural and medical laws prohibit natural medicines from being patented - therefore no big pharmaceutical company is interested in dumping in $$$ because at the end of the day, they wont be able to patent it, and if they can't patent it, they can't make $$.
The knock-on effect is that the public are unaware of this because natural medicine is only propagated by small-timers who are prohibited by law to make any health claims in any ads.
And when the big pharma and the FDA learn of a 'natural cure' that can be a potential threat to patented drugs that generate billions of $$$, they would naturally find means to discredit these real 'life-savers' as quackery!:-3
So there you go...welcome to the world of medicine or should I say the "Industry of Medicine" !!!
Excellent! Welcome to ForumGarden. I hope you will stick around.
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StillSexy;539930 wrote: Because mainstream is too preoccupied with the 'business' and 'politics' of medicine as opposed to healing. Actually, it was well known before the first chemical anitbiotic was developed in 1939 and coincidentally, before the FDA was established -about the same time!!
Another reason is that they have created laws that prohibit mainstream medical professionals from using 'natural' or non-pharmaceutical cures. So much so that it is illegal to say that a natural substance can 'cure'.Even though it can.
Ionic silver is classified as natural and medical laws prohibit natural medicines from being patented - therefore no big pharmaceutical company is interested in dumping in $$$ because at the end of the day, they wont be able to patent it, and if they can't patent it, they can't make $$.
The knock-on effect is that the public are unaware of this because natural medicine is only propagated by small-timers who are prohibited by law to make any health claims in any ads.
And when the big pharma and the FDA learn of a 'natural cure' that can be a potential threat to patented drugs that generate billions of $$$, they would naturally find means to discredit these real 'life-savers' as quackery!:-3
So there you go...welcome to the world of medicine or should I say the "Industry of Medicine" !!!
That is, quite literally, fantastic. I would not *quite* go so far as to say lunatic!
Another reason is that they have created laws that prohibit mainstream medical professionals from using 'natural' or non-pharmaceutical cures. So much so that it is illegal to say that a natural substance can 'cure'.Even though it can.
Ionic silver is classified as natural and medical laws prohibit natural medicines from being patented - therefore no big pharmaceutical company is interested in dumping in $$$ because at the end of the day, they wont be able to patent it, and if they can't patent it, they can't make $$.
The knock-on effect is that the public are unaware of this because natural medicine is only propagated by small-timers who are prohibited by law to make any health claims in any ads.
And when the big pharma and the FDA learn of a 'natural cure' that can be a potential threat to patented drugs that generate billions of $$$, they would naturally find means to discredit these real 'life-savers' as quackery!:-3
So there you go...welcome to the world of medicine or should I say the "Industry of Medicine" !!!
That is, quite literally, fantastic. I would not *quite* go so far as to say lunatic!
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Bill Sikes;540350 wrote: That is, quite literally, fantastic. I would not *quite* go so far as to say lunatic!
Bordering on lunacy perhaps!
But ignornce is bliss to a vast majority.
The truth, as with ALL medical discoveries, only surfaced after many gave their lives becoming martyrs themselves in their pursuit.
Here are some more little-known facts for you re. ionic silver
Test results at the UCLA Medical Labs at the UCLA School of Medicine in 1988 by Larry C. Ford, M.D and other researchers show that a small concentration of 5PPM true Ionic Silver killed every virus on which it was tested. They found that ionic Silver acts as a catalyst and disables the enzyme used to metabolize oxygen, causing all one-celled microorganisms to die. Because organisms can not build an immunity to Ionic Silver, their mutations are just as vulnerable to Ionic Silver's rapid action. Because Ionic Silver is neutralized by body acids in the stomach, the compound doesn't usually kill "friendly bacteria" unless too much is ingested. Ionic Silver is the only silver that can be safely used as a supplement because of its bio-availability and slow rate of absorption.
UCLA study: It is claimed that some years ago an independent research laboratory sent to the University of California in Los Angeles a sample of Ionic Silver to be tested against AIDS and anthrax. UCLA undertook the tests and proved conclusively that Ionic Silver was highly effective in remedial applications against both disease pathogens. The independent researcher has obtained the same results in his own laboratory, and sought confirmation from UCLA. When the UCLA laboratory director called to confirm those findings, the director of the independent laboratory asked to have as the test results on a letter bearing the UCLA letterhead. However he was advised that a payment of U$ 10,000 was required for this letter. The UCLA lab report confirming the effectiveness remains unofficial.
My point remains that small time natural health professionals all around the world, yours truly included, will remain ‘small time’ without the support of big pharma because let’s face it, I’m not going to fork out 10K of my hard earned $$ trying to obtain a little piece of paper, only to realize later that I have to spend millions more waging a losing one-sided battle against corrupt government organizations to get a health product legally recognized.:-5
I would rather share my knowledge and expertise in helping the few who are truly in search of natural answers to regain their health and wellbeing.
Wishing you a happy day,
StillSexy
Bordering on lunacy perhaps!
But ignornce is bliss to a vast majority.
The truth, as with ALL medical discoveries, only surfaced after many gave their lives becoming martyrs themselves in their pursuit.
Here are some more little-known facts for you re. ionic silver
Test results at the UCLA Medical Labs at the UCLA School of Medicine in 1988 by Larry C. Ford, M.D and other researchers show that a small concentration of 5PPM true Ionic Silver killed every virus on which it was tested. They found that ionic Silver acts as a catalyst and disables the enzyme used to metabolize oxygen, causing all one-celled microorganisms to die. Because organisms can not build an immunity to Ionic Silver, their mutations are just as vulnerable to Ionic Silver's rapid action. Because Ionic Silver is neutralized by body acids in the stomach, the compound doesn't usually kill "friendly bacteria" unless too much is ingested. Ionic Silver is the only silver that can be safely used as a supplement because of its bio-availability and slow rate of absorption.
UCLA study: It is claimed that some years ago an independent research laboratory sent to the University of California in Los Angeles a sample of Ionic Silver to be tested against AIDS and anthrax. UCLA undertook the tests and proved conclusively that Ionic Silver was highly effective in remedial applications against both disease pathogens. The independent researcher has obtained the same results in his own laboratory, and sought confirmation from UCLA. When the UCLA laboratory director called to confirm those findings, the director of the independent laboratory asked to have as the test results on a letter bearing the UCLA letterhead. However he was advised that a payment of U$ 10,000 was required for this letter. The UCLA lab report confirming the effectiveness remains unofficial.
My point remains that small time natural health professionals all around the world, yours truly included, will remain ‘small time’ without the support of big pharma because let’s face it, I’m not going to fork out 10K of my hard earned $$ trying to obtain a little piece of paper, only to realize later that I have to spend millions more waging a losing one-sided battle against corrupt government organizations to get a health product legally recognized.:-5
I would rather share my knowledge and expertise in helping the few who are truly in search of natural answers to regain their health and wellbeing.
Wishing you a happy day,
StillSexy