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For not much more than a dollar a bottle, the 3% hydrogen peroxide you keep around (or will after reading this article) is a true medical home remedy, natural cure, and immunity boosting alternative to seasonal flu vaccination, flu treatment, and prevention. Did you know that throughout the world hydrogen peroxide is used instead of chlorine as a safer and eco-friendly municipal water purifier? Some use H2O2 in pools and spas. The science behind using peroxide is actually pretty cool and experimentally verifiable. Your body makes hydrogen peroxide to fight infection which must be present for our immune system to function correctly. White blood cells are known as Leukocytes. A sub-class of Leukocytes called Neutrophils produce hydrogen peroxide as the first line of defense against toxins, parasites, bacteria, viruses and yeast. Hydrogen Peroxide is described as an effective anti-viral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal, and can be used for anthrax decontamination…which sort of shows how it could probably do some sort of good against a cold and flu virus, don’t you think? Bacteria, viruses, and fungus (even those linked to tumors and arthritis) have been known to be effectively dealt with by peroxide since the early 1900’s. Europeans still use peroxide in many treatments. We in North America, however, seem to be a bit more controlled by pharmaceutical interests and tend to have more faith in antibiotics than simple cures. Peroxide works because it helps oxygenate the blood and tissues. Here are a few ideas for you to use your own bottle of peroxide around the house to boost your immunity and that of your family. With talks of pandemics and debates over seasonal flu vaccines and h1n1, what do you have to lose? Give peroxide a try.
Gargle with hydrogen peroxide, put drops in the ear and nose to end colds, flu, chronic sinusitis (including polyps], and infections.
Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with a 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.
Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.
Sound good to you? There are many more uses of hydrogen peroxide and you can check out some of the materials I put together for you here to get a better idea. If you don’t want to drink it, industrial grade (35%) peroxide can also be purchased. Use it in your bath and experience skin healing and infections subsiding, and even internal inflammation. You can even boost the power of peroxide by adding the healing power of silver to it (another blog post to come).
For now, however, take out your bottle of peroxide and start healing. Instead of a flu shot, get oxygenated.
You can’t be alive today without hearing daily accounts and scary stories regarding the H1N1 flu “pandemic” that is supposedly pouring down upon us. To hear governments and media, this is the worst plague on humanity since the bubonic plague.
OK. Catch a breath here and pay attention. This H1N1 swine flu is not worse than any other seasonal flu virus that could strike in any other season. In fact, there is a lot of research indicating that it is indeed a milder form than most. So what is the big deal? Someone wants you to be afraid.
Seriously. If people are afraid, people will do things they normally wouldn’t in the name of supposedly protecting their own lives and the lives of their family. If the government (someone they think they should trust) says that they can be safe if they take a vaccine, they should take a vaccine. Vaccines are safe, aren’t they? Look at the lives they’ve saved!
Look, let me turn you over to an expert on this topic. You want a natural, medical home remedy for the flu? Wash your hands. Stay home if you are sick. Get rest when you need it. Boost your immune system with lots of vitamin C, vitamin D, good food, an low stress. DO NOT TAKE THE FLU SHOT EITHER FOR H1N1 OR FOR THE SEASONAL FLU. Just say no. Watch this video and let me know what you think. Comment and do your own research and make an educated decision for yourself and your family. Don’t just take the easy way out. It is your life.
It is hard to imagine anyone who has not at some time or another suffered through a bout of acne. Some people suffer more than others, and there are countless medications marketed for acne sufferers. While medications are useful and needed,they can be costly. Many people could benefit from home remedies for acne. These treatments are natural and healthful ways to improve skin health and many times prevent further outbreaks.
Many branches of alternative medicine deal with the treatment of acne, and here are some of the ideas they contribute. Not all are for a home remedy that uses ingredients you would just have sitting around, but are valuable ideas for those seeking for new ideas.
Herbal Medicine experts suggest black currant seed oil or evening primrose oil. They may also recommend echinacea, clendula, tea tree oil, and goldenseal. Drinking a tea of nettles and cleavers tincture can work well too. Stress that triggers acne can be treated with lavender or chamomile tea. If you visit a Chinese herbalist, they might prescribe cnidium seed and honeysuckle flower.
Although most doctors don’t think acne is a food related problem, some recommend that acne sufferers eat foods high in beta carotene, like carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, or other yellow-orange fruits and vegetables.
Acne help might be as easy as vitamin supplementation. Nutritionists recommend zinc, as it may help contribute to reducing inflammation and heal damaged skin. Chromium supplements help the body’s ability to break down glucose. Vitamin A reduces sebum and keratin production. Vitamin E is a helpful antioxidant and Vitamin B6 aids in the metabolism of hormones.
These days homeopathic products are increasingly available in local drugstores or natural food markets. If you want homeopathic products for acne, consider the following. For itchy acne, try taking Kali bromatum 6X three times daily until you notice an improvement. If you sweat profusely, and have rough, hard skin, and you frequently suffer ffrom constipation, take 6X Sulfur 3 times daily. If you have pus filled pimples take a 6X dose of Antimonium tartaricum, 3 times daily until you see an improvement.
For the most “home friendly” treatments, consider the following:
1. Apply a single drop of tea tree oil directly to the blemish after cleansing. Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. it is gentle to the skin and speeds the healing of blemishes.
2. Use a blend of one part beet juice, three parts carrot juice and two parts water to stimulate the liver and to cleanse the system.
3. If you do yoga, a series of five poses can help increase blood flwo toyour face, flusing away toxins and providing nutrients to your skin. Each day try: standing sun, knee squeeze, seated sun, baby, and cobra.
Not all of these medical home remedies are suited for everyone, and they may or may not work for you. However, the same could be said of expensive and toxic medications. If this is a topic that interested you, these ideas could be of great value. A lot of this information was gathered from a really great website I found on this topic, http://holisticonline.com/Remedies/Acne.htm#HerbalMedicine: Be sure to check them out too.
There are countless diseases and conditions that can be treated by some type of home remedy–from the common cold to arthritis. While medical home remedies should not be used as exclusively or without trained supervision or professional advice, many remedies can be used to complement other treatments.
Fibromyalgia is a condition I never knew much about–until I was diagnosed with it a little over a year ago. There is a lot of debate about what causes a chronic pain and fatigue syndrome like fibromyalgia. Some medical experts even argue whether or not the condition is even real at all, but for those who suffer with pain and muscle weakness and stiffness and never seem to have a break, all the debates seem sort of irrelevant.
The best results with fibromyalgia treatments are normally reached with a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Some patients respond well to medications, some to physio, massage, accupuncture, or any combination of things. Each patient has choices to make in their day to day lifestyle as well.
- Eat a well-balanced diet of 50% raw foods and fresh juices to renew energy and build immunity.
-Eat 4-5 small meals to keep a steady supply of protein and carbs available for proper muscle function.
- Drink plenty of liquids to help flush out toxins.
- Avoid or limit the consumption of green peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and white potatoes. These foods contain an ingredient that interferes with enzymes in the muscles,a may cause pain and discomfort.
- Do not eat meat, dairy products, or any other foods that are high in saturated fats. Saturated fats raise cholesterol levels and interfere with circulation. They also promote the inflammatory response and increase pain. Also avoid fried foods, processed foods, shellfish, and white flour products such as bread and pasta.
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and sugar. Sugar promotes fatigue, increases pain, and disturbs sleep. If you were taking these as a regular part of your diet, you may experience some discomfort initially for a short period as a result of the withdrawal effect, but after that, you should experience a noticeable improvement in your condition.
- Avoid wheat and brewer’s yeast until your symptoms improve.
- Mild daily exercise can be immensely helpful in reducing symptoms of fibromyalgia. A daily walk followed by some gentle stretching exercises is good. If you are new to exercises, start slowly. Do not overexert. If you overexert, it can aggravate your symptoms. Maintain some amount of daily exercise rather than strenuous workout two or three times a week. Once your body is accustomed to regular exercise, your symptoms will improve.
- Remember fibromyalgia is typical of overexertion and stress. Make it a point to give your body sufficient rest. Set aside at least eight hours for sleep each night.
- To help relieve morning stiffness, take a hot shower or bath upon awakening to stimulate circulation and loosen up stiff muscles. Recent research suggests that alternating hot and cold water in the shower may help relieve the pain associated with fibromyalgia.
I must admit, I haven’t tried all of these things myself yet, but as I learn more about medical home remedies, I want to take charge of my own health and see what results come of it.
What about you? Do you have any remedies for fibromyalgia or similar conditions that have worked for you and would like to share? Please feel free to comment.
As the most recent local cold and flu bug is sweeping through my community and attacking me and my two year old daughter, I am swiftly going through my regamin of medical home remedies that I usually grab for when trouble comes my way. Of course, if I had taken the proper precautions BEFORE the virus came searching, I likely wouldn’t be as affected, but here I am again with a cough and stuffy nose.
I think we all know the obvious treatments of plenty of rest and fluids to help our bodies get the strength to fight off the illness. Perhaps most of us know that chicken soup (or the fats and other mysterious chemical compounds found in chicken broth) actually does help our bodies fight disease. But are there any tried and true medical home remedies that also work?
For those who are fed up with being sick and have nothing else that seems to work for them, I really would caution you against seeking help with the drug Tamiflu. Consider this article from USA Today on December 1, 2007:
The FDA has been reviewing reports of abnormal behavior and other brain effects in more than 1,800 children who had taken the flu medicine Tamiflu.
The symptoms have included convulsions, delirium or delusions, and in Japan, five deaths have been reported in children under 16 as a result of neurological or psychiatric problems. Four were fatal falls, and one was a brain infection in a patient with leukemia.
There have also been nine deaths among older teens and adults, attributed to neuropsychiatric problems or brain infections.
Ok, then, I guess any home remedy might be better than this kind of risk. Let me tell you my favorites. First of all, I “megadose”on Vitamin C, as much as my stomach can handle. For me that is about 3,000 mg, maybe two times a day. My husband can handle a lot more. People like the DNA genious, Linus Pauling, did extensive research and recommendations that large doses of Vitamin C could do miraculous things to jump start a persons immune system. He even suggested that cancer could be treated and even cured in many cases with doses of Vitamin C.
Next, I take some coloidal silver. I do not make it myself (bad batches can lead to a conditions that turns your skin blue), but buy a standardized and tested for purity brand that I can get at the local health food store. The antiviral and antibacterial properties of coloidal silver have been known for decades. I use it for cuts, sore throats, or anything that needs healing. For a cold or flu it is normally suggested to take one teaspoon (for an adult) 1-2 times a day. Don’t worry, it has no taste. You can use smaller amounts for children. I have noticed that silver works especially well with my little girl. Even the worst cold gets knocked out in a couple of days with her when I use silver.
Finally, I use a few drops of hydrogen peroxide–the 3% stuff you buy in the drug store–in each ear. This is not as weird as it sounds. Naturopaths actually suggest this to patients. For some reason the peroxide in the ear migrates to where the cold virus sits, like in the back of the throat, and kills it off. It can be a weird experience and feel cold and even have you hear some pops and sizzles, but that is the peroxide doing its work. It makes me feel better right away, and helps shorten the time of symptoms.
You can, of course, use Vitamin C, silver, and peroxide as a preventive measure before symptoms show up during cold season. Along with these ideas, you can always find your best medical home remedies to be ones of prevention. It is suggested for maximum health to eliminate sugar from your diet. Get the right amount of sleep, eat foods like garlic, manage stress, wash your hands regularly, exercise, and boost immunity with things like cod liver oil and probiotics.
I know that I often get lazy in the area of prevention and pay for it later. I would love to hear from you about your ideas and your own medical home remedies. For now, however, I think I will try some more Vitamin C and get to bed early.
