Saturday, April 18, 2009

Home Remedies

Well I managed to get myself really sick this time and still don't know exactly what it is. I tried regular over the counter drugs like I have used in the past and they all didn't work...in fact they aggravated the problem, which has never happened before!!! So I went to the doctor yesterday for a hip shot and some antibiotics. I hate medicine and doctors unless the problem wont go away.... and after 7 nights of no sleep because of coughing and hacking and gagging....I decide I don't want to go into the weekend without help....Course that hip shot should have been the quick fix before night time and it wasn't sooooo I was up all night again. I am so dizzy and exhausted. My stomach muscles and back muscles are way sore from the strain and strength of my coughs.
Today I decided to try non medicinal ways to help me.
I thought I would share two of these remedies in case you find yourself needing it.
The first one is for severe coughs and can be taken one teaspoon at a time whenever another coughing fit attacks.
COUGH BAND-AID RECIPE
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 T honey
1 T apple cider vinegar
2 T of water (opt.)
Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and antihistamine
The same ingredient that makes cayenne hot suppresses pain signal to the brain so that 'itch' doesn't set you off on another attack
Honey dries pus and draws out poisons from wounds
Apple cider vinegar has so many useful uses but in this case it is a great ulcer preventative, great for digestion and pain.
Water is just to dilute it but I like it straight up!
The other recipe is a virgin hot toddy!
VIRGIN HOT TODDY
2-3 oz. apple cider vinegar
1 oz. honey
1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Warm all the ingredients in a small saucepan until the honey has dissolved and the drink is hot, but not boiling. Pour into your mug and sip away slowly!

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