If you know me well, you will know that I am not one to run to the doc at the first sign of something weird. I thrive on finding any possible natural remedy or health fix I possibly can. It began in my childhood...I swear, blame my Mom! She was bound and determined to make sure us kids ate well and that she used every ounce of her food storage, no matter how old it was! She will never live down her lentil pizza. I remember drinking apple cider vinegar when we had a sour stomach and eating garlic when we had a cold. We were not a pill popping family. If we were sick, there was a way to feel better instead of putting a band-aid on the problem. Well...I married Dan and was introduced to things like (no laughing) ibprofin and tylenol and Tums! Geez, that stuff saved my life when I was preggo with Hailey! Well, now that I've gotten a little older, I'm reverting back to my childhood ways and thinking my Mom was pretty dang smart.
I have caught the cold from HELL! I haven't been sick in years! It settled in right in time for the in-laws...LOL. I LOVE my in-laws, so don't take that statement the wrong way;) I was down in bed and felt like my entire mouth was full of cavities. I could not get out of bed! So, all the old remedies began to go off like a series of beautiful light bulbs. Also, I read the best remedy on one of my favorite sites! So, out came the carrot juice (because it's sweet) and 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger (finely chopped, helps settle the stomach and offset the power of the garlic), and a couple of garlic cloves (chopped finely) and blended them all together and took them on an empty stomach, with 2 probiotics and then 20 minutes later I ate my breakfast. I did that for two days. I've found that cutting down on breads, and dairy while sick really helps! Go ahead and think I'm crazy but you know what? I don't care! It worked! Two days later I feel like a new woman!!! I'm still a little on the runny nose side of things but all that pressure is gone! Dan was so sick, and one week later had to get meds. I'm thinking a nasty drink is worth it!
Oh I have plenty more funky things that I swear by, but unless you really want to know, I'll spare you!
I have caught the cold from HELL! I haven't been sick in years! It settled in right in time for the in-laws...LOL. I LOVE my in-laws, so don't take that statement the wrong way;) I was down in bed and felt like my entire mouth was full of cavities. I could not get out of bed! So, all the old remedies began to go off like a series of beautiful light bulbs. Also, I read the best remedy on one of my favorite sites! So, out came the carrot juice (because it's sweet) and 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger (finely chopped, helps settle the stomach and offset the power of the garlic), and a couple of garlic cloves (chopped finely) and blended them all together and took them on an empty stomach, with 2 probiotics and then 20 minutes later I ate my breakfast. I did that for two days. I've found that cutting down on breads, and dairy while sick really helps! Go ahead and think I'm crazy but you know what? I don't care! It worked! Two days later I feel like a new woman!!! I'm still a little on the runny nose side of things but all that pressure is gone! Dan was so sick, and one week later had to get meds. I'm thinking a nasty drink is worth it!
Oh I have plenty more funky things that I swear by, but unless you really want to know, I'll spare you!
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My dad did and does take garlic. He never got sick. It def. does do amazing things. too bad it's so stinky. =)
So I seriously have not been on in forever! Just saw your fabulously Hot hair post! I had so much fun doing your hair that day. And it was so good to finally meet you! We need to play more! I love your own remedies they sound a lot better tham what is actually out there. I seriously heart your face!
Oh and I forget to mention that your frickin' BANGIN'!!!
i am so glad you are feeling better!! you were so nice to let us stay with you. i always have a hard time imposing on people and with our growing family it is even harder because we are so big and overwhelming!! we almost did not come so many times... and we were going to stay at linda's but then mom and dad said they would stay with linda and then we all ended up at your house. you were so kind and nice even when you were feeling so awful. and i get so onry my last month of pregnancy and i had a huge goal to NOT be onry like i was when i was prego with mary and we went to logan and it was so hot. it was a quick trip but i just kept feeling how grateful i was to you for all you did and how kind you were even when you felt awful. thanks again. ok...i am done now
OK, yah, all that stuff is weird, but I believe it works too. I'm just not one to go figure it out and make it for myself, but if you showed up at my door with one of your aweful drinks when I was sick I would be soooooooo greatful and gulp it down without a second thought! You're awesome to research that stuff and take care of yourself--it's just so easy to pop a pill. . .
LOL! your momma is awesome! I had NEVER heard of any of that stuff till i started dating matthew!
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