Home Cures and Treatmentsfor common ailments

In this day and time when many people cannot afford medical care, there are alternative treatments that can be formulated from home and used to treat and fight off illnesses. This article from the Natural Health and Longevity Resource Center gives information on an old/new treatment.

Colloidal Silver -
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Colloidal silver appears to be a powerful, natural antibiotic and preventative against infections. Acting as a catalyst, it reportedly disables the enzyme that one-celled bacteria, viruses and fungi need for their oxygen metabolism. They suffocate without corresponding harm occurring to human enzymes or parts of the human body chemistry. The result is the destruction of disease-causing organisms in the body and in the food.

Colloidal silver was in common use until 1938. Many remember their grandparents putting silver dollars in milk to prolong its freshness at room temperature. At the turn of the century, scientists had discovered that the body’s most important fluids are colloidal in nature: suspended ultra-fine particles. Blood, for example, carries nutrition and oxygen to the body cells. This led to studies with colloidal silver. Prior to 1938, colloidal silver was used by physicians as a mainstream antibiotic treatment and was considered quite “high-tech.” Production methods, however, were costly. The pharmaceutical industry moved in, causing colloidal research to be set aside in favor of fast working and financially lucrative drugs.

Ingesting Colloidal Silver

Taken orally, the silver solution is absorbed from the mouth into the bloodstream, then transported quickly to the body cells. Swishing the solution under the tongue briefly before swallowing may result in faster absorption. In three to four days the silver may accumulate in the tissues sufficiently for benefits to begin. Colloidal silver is eliminated by the kidneys, lymph system and bowel after several weeks. If routinely exposed to dangerous pathogenic germs, some recommend a regular daily intake as a protection. In cases of minor burns, an accumulation of colloidal silver may hasten healing, reducing the possibility of scar tissue and infection. It is believed by many in the natural healing arts that the lives of millions of people who are susceptible to chronic low-grade infections can be enhanced by this preventative health measure.

Topical Uses

Some have used colloidal silver in a nasal spray mister - to reach the sinuses and nasal passages. Spray bottles have been used for topical use on kitchen and bathroom surfaces, skin, sore throat, eyes, burns, etc. Colloidal silver is painless on cuts, abrasions, in open wounds, in the nostrils for a stuffy nose, and even in a baby’s eyes because, unlike some antiseptics, it does not destroy tissue cells. It’s excellent as an underarm deodorant, since most underarm odor is caused by bacteria breaking down substances released by the sweat glands!

Some Common Uses of Colloidal Silver

Natural health practitioners have for years recommended taking one tablespoon daily, for four days, to establish a level, then one teaspoon daily for maintenance (proportional to body weight for children). After six weeks, a pause of several weeks has also been recommended by some natural healing arts doctors. Also, colloidal silver can be applied directly to cuts, scrapes, and open sores, or on a bandage for warts. It can be applied on eczema, itches, acne or bug bites. To purify water, add one tablespoon per gallon, shake well and wait six minutes. Mixed this way, it’s tasteless. It is not an allopathic poison.

RLS sufferers generally have more leg discomfort when sitting or lying down than when standing. Leg discomfort is especially bad at night, making it hard to fall asleep. It can strike at any age, but most cases occur after age 40.

One third to one half of all cases of RLS seem to be inherited, but it can be caused by nerve damage in the legs — typically the result of diabetes, kidney disease or a pinched nerve in the back.

Some sufferers gain relief from iron supplements, but check with your Dr. first to make sure it is right for you. Others swear by supplements of vitamin E and B-12 and folate, however generally people do not benefit from vitamin supplements.

You can revise your sleep schedule. Try to sleep when your symptoms are least pronounced. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. And a home remedy that has been successful, is to place a BAR of SOAP under the bottom sheet on your bed, where your feet will touch it as you sleep. The bar will have to be exchanged for a new one about every 3 months or use it at the lavatory a few days and put it back. It seems to refresh whatever the compound that is in the soap that relaxes the nerves. GO AHEAD, TRY IT !!! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE, BUT RESTLESS LEGS.

Jane G. Goldberg, PhD wrote a very understandable article about rebounding and how it positively affects your body.
Rebounding is unique as an aerobic exercise because it stimulates, strengthens, and cleanses every cell in the body. This because it uses vertical motion, rather than the horizontal motion that is used in all other forms of exercise. When you bounce up and down, your entire body goes through repetitive vertical acceleration and deceleration, working against gravity. At the bottom of every bounce, your entire body stops for a split second. At this moment, the force of gravity shoves down on every cell in our body. Then your body shoots back upward, again you are stopping for just a split instant. This your moment in space; for this instant, you are weightless and gravity-less. Because of the repetitive pushing and pulling on all your cells, the tissues and fibers and muscles in your body all grow stronger. Also, flushing out metabolic waste is increased by 300 percent by rebounding. The compression/decompression of cell membranes that occurs in rebounding significantly boosts the diffusion of fluid into and out of the cells, carrying in fresh oxygen and nutrients and flushing out the toxins. Rebounding can also substantially boost the immune system by increasing the activity of lymphocytes within the bloodstream. There is literally no other form of exercise that has the same capacity for total cellular cleansing.

How acidic is your diet or lifestyle? If you’re getting to much acid, it can be very dangerous to your health.

Ideally, you want a pH that’s balanced between acidic and alkaline. Most people are too acidic.

Your body can be too acidic if you are 1) taking prescription drugs 2) Eat meat or eggs 3) Have food chemical in what you eat 4) eat fish 5) eat most dairy products 6) consume refined sugars 7) have poultry in your diet or eat most grains.

Alkaline-producing examples are: Fruits, cereal grasses, vegetables, sprouts or herbs.

Now you can see WHY our bodies are usually too acidic… To balance your body, you can eat more of the last examples or find supplements that can help do that balancing act. In either case, everyone needs to balance the acid/alkaline in their bodies for good health.

One remedy for this is to drink 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water each morning before breakfast. Done on a regular basis, this has been known to help with many problems including weight gain. If you cannot do this, then the options below will assist you in getting a more balanced pH in your body.

Psoriasis is a condition that can be challenging to treat with either conventional or natural methods.

One study showed that a 0.5% aloe vera cream used for four weeks was significantly effective in relieving the lesions.

Psoriasis lesions tend to be very dry and flaky. I supposed aloe’s emollient and anti-inflammatory effects were the reason why it was helpful. Not everyone finds aloe helpful, but a surprising number of people do.

Often a trip to the seashore will help, but the next best thing is to dissolve 1/2 cup of sea salt in 1 gallon of water. Soak the psoriasis patches in the salty water several time a day.

A leading authority on herbs, James A. Duke explains in his book, “Several plant oils are chemically similar to fish oils, which have reputation for helping to relieve psoriasis. Flax seed oil contains beneficial compounds that help. Used in a smoothie, added to fat-free yogurt along with a minced clove of garlic is delicious. Or flax seed oil can be used in homemade salad dressings. You will need to start taking 2 tablespoons a day, one in the morning and one at night and after a couple of months, regulate the daily dosage to 1 tablespoon for every 100 lbs of body weight.

If you take the drug methotrexate for psoriasis, put even more fruit, veggies, and whole grains on your place each day, advises the National Psoriasis Foundation. This drug can inhibit folate, an important b vitamins. Each more chicory, asparagus, and other dark green vegetables, dried beans and peas, grapefruit and orange juice, cantaloupe, chicken livers and other organ meats.

Walking may be the ultimate form of exercise. It puts more muscle mass to work and you can quickly derive benefits–better fat metabolism, improved glucose tolerance, a lower resting heart rate and reduced stress.

Prior to your walk, do some stretching exercises to warm up your muscles. After getting used to a daily routine of walking, you must increase your pace to put more muscle mass to work. BOOST YOUR SPEED - SWING YOUR HIPS - STAND UP STRAIGHTER and last but NOT least, get yourself a good pair of shoes.

A pair with moderate cushioning.. a low beveled heel..roominess in the toe box…flexibility…an “Achilles notch” at the back of the collar (to allow space for your Achilles tendon). Have a sales person check the wear pattern on your old shoes before he/she recommends a new pair.

Forget about the so-called experts who all say that everyone should run or everyone should walk, or do aerobics, or lift weights, or whatever the fad exercise du jour is. Each of us has a unique mind and body and we need to pick exercises that fit our mental and physical characteristics. When we do that, we become motivated and enthusiastic about making exercise a part of our lives.

Ayurveda recognizes each person’s unique traits and chooses the best health plan based on those traits. Derived from the three dosha (mind-body types) three basic exercise groups have been identified.

ENERGETIC TYPES have high bursts of energy, but low endurance when it comes to exercise. If you are that type you might be thin or boney, have a hard time gaining weight, have dry, rough skin that chaps easily and have course, dry or curly hair. Emotionally, you are full of joy and enthusiasm when things are going well and become fearful and anxious when things go badly. You enjoy being physically active especially in gardening or hiking.

Walking for short periods of 10 min or less is one exercise that works well for energetic types. Walking is relaxing especially if it can be done outside. Other exercise that work well are aerobics, archery, badminton, baseball/softball, bowling, dancing, golf, swimming, Tai Chi, yoga.

ENDURANCE TYPES have the most overall energy and it is steady and enduring. Just the opposite of the energetic types. This type often dislikes exercise and have a hard time getting started. They do best with exercises that stimulate them physically and mentally at the start. Activities that require quick bursts of energy should be avoided and activities that take advantage of their stamina and strength should be used.

If your body frame is large or heavy set, you gain weight easily even if you eat very little and exercise regularly your skin tends to be thick, cool and prone to acne and your hair is thick shiny and lustrous you might be an endurance type.

Emotionally when things are going well you are stable, reliable, forgiving and nonjudgmental; when things are going poorly, you become overly attached, resistant, and depressed. When learning something new, you learn slowly, but rarely forget what you’ve learned. You tend to be less physically active, even lethargic, and don’t especially enjoy activity. You find it hard to get started, but can keep going when you do.

Walking especially for long distance is good for endurance types. Aerobics (low impact), basketball, bicycling (slow pace, long distance), calisthenics (slow pace), cross-country skiing, football, ice skating, jogging (slow pace, long distance) racquetball, rock climbing, rollerblading, rowing, shot-put and stair climbing.

ATHLETIC TYPES have equal amounts of burst energy and endurance. Whether in good or poor physical condition they have approximately equal amounts. They do best with exercise that engage their active minds and involve both burst energy and stamina. They thrive on competitive activities. Excessive competition brings out the worst in athletic types, so much that they may risk injury while competing.

You might be an athletic type if your body frame is medium or muscular, you are average weight, though you may gain being stagnant, your skin tends to be oily, warm and sensitive and your hair is thin, oily and/or has premature gray or hair loss. Emotionally, when things are going well, you are assertive and confident; when things are going poorly, you become aggressive, angry, or frustrated.
When learning something new, you enjoy challenges, tend to quickly grasp it, and remember it easily.

Swimming, especially timed laps in a pool work well for athletic types. Basketball, bicycling (moderate pace, long distance), field hockey, football, gymnastics, ice hockey, ice skating, kayaking, karate, mountain biking or climbing, rollerblading, soccer, tennis, water skiing, weight lifting or yoga are good for athletic types.

Exercise will create a surge in endorphins that will make you feel really good. Exercise is essentially some form of movement. This ranges from walking to jogging, from biking to playing tennis, to dancing and Tai Chi, and all other forms of movement you can think of.

Everyone needs to get motivated to exercise, not necessarily participate in painful exertion, but to exercise for your particular body.

When choosing your exercise program, focus on aerobic work first, anything that keeps you constantly moving.

The frequency of your exercise is very important and that depends on your health. Start with 10-15 minutes and work your way up to 30-40 minutes and do this 4 to 6 days a week. If you experience muscle soreness and doesn’t seem to be going away, cut down the frequency and the length of your exercise.

A Natural Physician will tell you that exercise aids Anxiety and Depression, Arthritis, Detoxification, Diabetes, Fatigue, Heart Disease, Hot Flashes, Immunity, Osteoporosis, PMS and Stress.

In today’s mad rush to succeed and provide for our families it is easy to forget that if we don’t have our health, we cannot do any of it. We catch fast food on the run and work without end until we are so tired we just drop. When youth is on our side, it doesn’t seem so important to “stop and smell the roses.” I have a news flash for you. YOU ARE NOT WORKING AT YOUR OPTIMAL BEST.

The older you get, the harder it is to keep the pace and then health problems set it. By then it may be impossible to gain that stamina again. The Time is NOW…Slow down. Choose your food carefully and take supplements to feed your body’s needs and enjoy the people and the things around you. You might be surprised at the joy you will feel when you decide to engage in something that brings you pleasure. Being happy is necessary if you are going to live a long and fruitful life. I guess the main thing most of us need to do is DE-STRESS. There are ways for everyone to do this. Choose what suits your lifestyle or your taste and just do it today. There is a link at the top of this page that will take you to information on whatever you choose do. Take time to explore the possibilities.

In cleaning out my flower beds, I came in contact with very sharps weeds. The thorns went through my gloves and into my hand with a much painful result. Being unable to retrieve the sticker, I began searching for something to help. Lo and Behold, there is a way!

No more tweezers, no more needles! A traditional drawing salve, is an all natural approach to healing boils, blisters, and for helping raise splinters, thorns, and ingrown hairs out from under the skin.

Apply the Drawing salve and cover with a band-aid and overnight. In the morning the offending thorn was out.