Natural quick fixes for common problems
Out of medicines? Try these remedies for headaches, fungal infection and indigestion
PICTURE THIS scenario. You are in the middle of your vacation. Away from home, you are nowhere near your medicine cabinet. The emergency travel medical kit you brought along is empty. That’s because you shared it with your travel companions while failing to keep some for yourself. What do you do?
Here are some common everyday remedies to ease your discomfort.
Headaches
This could be caused by lack of sleep, menstrual problems, emotional and mental stress, indigestion, nutritional deficiency and food allergies or toxicity. Any condition of the nose/sinuses, ears, eyes, and teeth, as well as stroke, high blood pressure, and head injuries, could cause headaches.
As you can see, a headache is a symptom of many diseases. But let’s rule out one basic cause: dehydration.
1. Take 2 glasses of water right away. Chances are, you may just be dehydrated.
2. Maybe your sodium level is down. Try taking ¼ tsp of sea (rock) salt. Its natural sodium and minerals can neutralize a headache. Melt on your tongue, and then follow with two glasses of clean water.
3. If you suspect it’s your sinusitis acting up again, get amedium syringe (minus the needle, of course). In a cup of lukewarm water, add a pinch of sea salt. Do a nasal flush by filling up the syringe with the saline solution, then gently push the liquid in one nostril and out the other. Repeat with the other nostril.
Salt is a disinfectant, and the solution will flush out any hidden toxins in your nasal passages. The result? Unclogged sinuses. In addition, protect your eyes from glaring lights, as your sensitivity is heightened when experiencing a sinusitis attack.
Drink:
•Celery tea—Grate a stalk of fresh celery, add to hot water, and strain. Celery is a relaxant.
•Peppermint tea—For headaches due to indigestion, take one cup.
•Ginger tea—Especially good for menstrual problems. Grate a portion of fresh ginger, mix with hot water, strain, and sip slowly.
Fungus
Any yeast or mold in your body will multiply when you drink too much wine or beer (yeast abounds in the wine-making process), wear tight underwear in very hot weather, overload with sugar, are highly stressed, eat too much mushrooms, or have a diet high in refined carbohydrates (like cakes, pastries, etc.).
A fungal infection is a sign that your immune system is not functioning at its best.
What to do:
1. Drink garlic capsules (two to three times daily) or add more garlic to your diet. If the fungal infection is on your skin, apply sliced garlic directly on the affected area, but only after you have applied a thin film of oil (olive, coconut, sesame, vegetable). Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse.
2. Combine the infection fighters—onion, potato and cabbage. Mince a portion of these vegetables and make into a poultice. Add garlic if you wish. Wrap with a handkerchief and leave overnight. Don’t forget to add a little bit of oil on the skin.
3. If you have vaginitis, which can be caused by a fungal or bacterial infection or hormonal imbalance (due to menopause), mix ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar and two cups of warm water. With a needle-less syringe, gently lace the mixture into your vagina. This becomes a vaginal implant. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. You will experience relief almost instantly. The apple cider restores the natural acidic environment within and removes any toxins. Do this until the itching stops.
Indigestion
Gas, bloating and pain are all part of abdominal discomforts. You could be suffering from heartburn and indigestion due to stomach acids coming back up into the esophagus. The burning sensation in the chest may even travel to your neck and face.
1. Do not lie down. This will worsen the situation.
2. Eat nothing for two hours. Lessen your intake of anything oily and hard to digest, like meats and innards. If the problem persists and the pain continues, see a doctor immediately.
•Potato antacid—Blend one whole potato in a blender, and mix with ¼ cup of water. Drink slowly, or eat a large chunk of raw potato.
•Chamomile mint tea—This calms the stomach. Sip slowly and relax.
•Baking soda—Mix ¼ tsp in a cup of warm water. Sip slowly.
•Beauty mask: Mash half a ripe avocado. Add 2 tbsp milk and ¼ tsp honey. Apply to the face for a rich, moisturizing antibacterial mask. Leave on for 10 minutes. Whatever is left, you can eat as a nutrient-rich snack!
Affirm today: “My life is more victorious each day!”
When in Cebu City, please visit gregmelep.com for your real estate and retirement needs.
Love and light!
PICTURE THIS scenario. You are in the middle of your vacation. Away from home, you are nowhere near your medicine cabinet. The emergency travel medical kit you brought along is empty. That’s because you shared it with your travel companions while failing to keep some for yourself. What do you do?
Here are some common everyday remedies to ease your discomfort.
Headaches
This could be caused by lack of sleep, menstrual problems, emotional and mental stress, indigestion, nutritional deficiency and food allergies or toxicity. Any condition of the nose/sinuses, ears, eyes, and teeth, as well as stroke, high blood pressure, and head injuries, could cause headaches.
As you can see, a headache is a symptom of many diseases. But let’s rule out one basic cause: dehydration.
1. Take 2 glasses of water right away. Chances are, you may just be dehydrated.
2. Maybe your sodium level is down. Try taking ¼ tsp of sea (rock) salt. Its natural sodium and minerals can neutralize a headache. Melt on your tongue, and then follow with two glasses of clean water.
3. If you suspect it’s your sinusitis acting up again, get amedium syringe (minus the needle, of course). In a cup of lukewarm water, add a pinch of sea salt. Do a nasal flush by filling up the syringe with the saline solution, then gently push the liquid in one nostril and out the other. Repeat with the other nostril.
Salt is a disinfectant, and the solution will flush out any hidden toxins in your nasal passages. The result? Unclogged sinuses. In addition, protect your eyes from glaring lights, as your sensitivity is heightened when experiencing a sinusitis attack.
Drink:
•Celery tea—Grate a stalk of fresh celery, add to hot water, and strain. Celery is a relaxant.
•Peppermint tea—For headaches due to indigestion, take one cup.
•Ginger tea—Especially good for menstrual problems. Grate a portion of fresh ginger, mix with hot water, strain, and sip slowly.
Fungus
Any yeast or mold in your body will multiply when you drink too much wine or beer (yeast abounds in the wine-making process), wear tight underwear in very hot weather, overload with sugar, are highly stressed, eat too much mushrooms, or have a diet high in refined carbohydrates (like cakes, pastries, etc.).
A fungal infection is a sign that your immune system is not functioning at its best.
What to do:
1. Drink garlic capsules (two to three times daily) or add more garlic to your diet. If the fungal infection is on your skin, apply sliced garlic directly on the affected area, but only after you have applied a thin film of oil (olive, coconut, sesame, vegetable). Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse.
2. Combine the infection fighters—onion, potato and cabbage. Mince a portion of these vegetables and make into a poultice. Add garlic if you wish. Wrap with a handkerchief and leave overnight. Don’t forget to add a little bit of oil on the skin.
3. If you have vaginitis, which can be caused by a fungal or bacterial infection or hormonal imbalance (due to menopause), mix ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar and two cups of warm water. With a needle-less syringe, gently lace the mixture into your vagina. This becomes a vaginal implant. Leave on for 20-30 minutes. You will experience relief almost instantly. The apple cider restores the natural acidic environment within and removes any toxins. Do this until the itching stops.
Indigestion
Gas, bloating and pain are all part of abdominal discomforts. You could be suffering from heartburn and indigestion due to stomach acids coming back up into the esophagus. The burning sensation in the chest may even travel to your neck and face.
1. Do not lie down. This will worsen the situation.
2. Eat nothing for two hours. Lessen your intake of anything oily and hard to digest, like meats and innards. If the problem persists and the pain continues, see a doctor immediately.
•Potato antacid—Blend one whole potato in a blender, and mix with ¼ cup of water. Drink slowly, or eat a large chunk of raw potato.
•Chamomile mint tea—This calms the stomach. Sip slowly and relax.
•Baking soda—Mix ¼ tsp in a cup of warm water. Sip slowly.
•Beauty mask: Mash half a ripe avocado. Add 2 tbsp milk and ¼ tsp honey. Apply to the face for a rich, moisturizing antibacterial mask. Leave on for 10 minutes. Whatever is left, you can eat as a nutrient-rich snack!
Affirm today: “My life is more victorious each day!”
When in Cebu City, please visit gregmelep.com for your real estate and retirement needs.
Love and light!
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