Home Remedies for your Children

November 28, 2008

To every parent their child’s health is the most important thing. Some parents still believe in using home remedies for their children, because they feel it is healthier for them. One of the simplest natural remedies that we don’t even think about is when a child suffers a bee sting we grab some mud and slap it on the sting. This helps sooth the pain and pulls the stinger out.

A good home cough and cold remedy for children is adding lemon juice to a glass of warm water with a teaspoon of honey for taste. Lemon juice has a lot of vitamin C in it which will help fight the cold. The many recipes that are available will amaze you. If you are using a natural herbal remedy on a child and you are unsure of any of the ingredients make sure you do the proper research. Some herbs and plants are able to be ingested, while others are not. There are books available that can help guide you in your journey.

 

Treating Colds and Flu the Natural Way

November 12, 2008

When you’re sick, it seems like there’s nothing you can do except wait it out. However there are many natural remedies to prevent coughs, colds and flu and all the other common ailments. These same remedies can also help get you over illnesses faster as they help build your immune system. So lets take a look at some of the best natural remedies.

Ginger is perhaps the most prized fighter when it comes to being sick. Ginger is loaded with several different kinds of anti-virals, and can help with nausea, so drink a cup of ginger tea a few times a day when sick. Vitamin C is an immune system booster, so load up on fresh oranges or their juice.  Chamomile tea will also help you relax and get the rest you need, so try to work a cup or two into your day, especially at bedtime.  Garlic has been used for centuries as a natural antiseptic and infection fighter, so adding some into your chicken soup is a good idea. Of course, the big gun in everyone’s arsenal is echinacea, which has been shown to reduce both the duration and severity of colds and flu. You can use this many different ways, but it appears to work best in tea form. The most important thing you can do is rest and try to have a positive attitude.