Garlic Oil for Earaches
A few nights ago, our son, who was already battling a cold, walked into the room holding both of his ears and crying in pain. His situation quickly got worse from there. He became inconsolable, spiked a fever, and was unable to relax. It was after six o’clock, we’re in a new city, and we don’t have a regular doctor yet. Until we could contact someone in the morning, we needed to get this boy through the night. I’ve used garlic for treating colds in the past, so I knew of its anti-inflammatory properties. I also knew that garlic oil is supposedly good at relieving ear...
Read MorePrepare for Winter Colds with Homemade Remedies
These natural cold & flu remedies have worked wonderfully for my family, but, like most healthy pursuits, they take a bit of time and preparation in order to be effective. Don’t get caught without them! Please Pin this post! Click the name of each remedy below to be taken to the recipe: Elderberry Syrup –a preventative syrup that helps strengthen the immune system. Can be used to treat a minor cough/cold, too. Cold & Flu Remedy –entails a waiting period of a number of weeks before this tonic is at its full, effective potency. It’s worth the wait!...
Read MoreElderberry Syrup–for cold and flu season
Elderberries have long been touted for their ability to boost the immune system, among other healthful benefits such as lowering cholesterol and helping with vision. Elderberry remedies have shown success in treating influenza as well. Increase your body’s flu-fighting superpowers by taking 2 teaspoons (10ml) of elderberry syrup daily. Children over the age of 1 may consume 1 teaspoon (5 ml). As with any medical practice, consult a health professional before starting a new treatment. Elderberry Syrup: 1/2 c. dried elderberries (use 1 c. fresh if available) 3 c. water 1 c. local...
Read MoreHomemade Cold Remedy–Vlog post!
I posted a Homemade Cold Remedy that has been getting a number of views on Pinterest. I was getting a lot of questions about the taste, so when I woke up feeling a little “off,” I thought I’d show you my reaction to tasting the stuff for the first time: Get email updates from Healthful Mama! I promise I won’t spam you, and you’ll get monthly post round-ups, recipes, healthy tips, special deals, and giveaway news straight to your...
Read MoreHomemade Cold Remedy
A family member recently emailed me a recipe for a tonic she used with success last cold and flu season: Hair Raising Cider from Rosemary Gladstar’s book, Vibrant Health. I read the recipe, and, not being one to shy away from a good home remedy (read my posts about Allergy Relief or Sore Throat remedies), I thought, “I’ll have to try something like that!” Of course, that was weeks ago. This morning, Hubs and I woke up with the cold that Little Bear must have caught from my mother, who works with pre-schoolers. (Those germs just spread and spread and spread,...
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