Home Remedies of our Ancestors

Can you remember an ‘Old Wives Tale’ or a silly remedy that your Mum always made you take when you started getting a cough? I think home remedies or natural remedies these days are something the general public are "suspicious" about.  Our mothers and grandmothers coped very well with lots of children taking such things as cider vinegar, onion syrup and castor oil.


As we now have a crisis in anti-biotic resistance to bacteria and anti-biotic resistance to very strong strains of staph infections, these old remedies are now becoming relevant to what we need to support our health and wellness.  The pharmaceutical companies have successfully seduced us into believing only THEY have the answers to sickness.  However, we are now in an age where we have been dosed up and doped up so much, we are reliant upon our pills to keep us well.   I believe drugs are an "easy" way for us to treat our symptoms as natural remedies generally involve preparation and sometimes unpleasant smells or application.
Popping a pill that is full of synthetics and chemicals which generally include an extensive list of harmful side effects (which we all skim over and cross our fingers that we are not going to experience any) is generally the accepted way of our world.

It dawns on me we have to take control of our own health and start to allow the body to heal itself.  I cannot remember a time when a local doctor actually healed me.  He/she only shows me how to manage the symptoms and suggests the current drug to combat the symptom.  The body has been created to heal itself, and if given the right chemical balance and nourishment, it will do that beautifully.  To fill ourselves with drugs is just causing chemical imbalance in our bodies and so the cycle continues.

Now I've got that off my chest, I am going to to door to take possession of my Inversion Table.  But that's another story....

Hydrogen Peroxide - The Wonder Cure

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (H202)
I recommend you do your homework and study this out.  I have a link to a free pdf entitled "The One Minute Cure".  see links at the right of this page.

It seems living in a world more and more poor of oxygen, our body is negatively affected by this.
Food, water and the atmosphere are more and more lacking in this element which it is so important for the health of all living beings.
The lack of oxygen encourages harmful microorganisms, which cause diseases to proliferate.
By increasing the quantity of oxygen, we can strengthen our body cells (aerobic cells which use oxygen to produce energy). We can give more vitality to our immune defense system, with the consequence of attacking the anaerobic cells (cells which are the cause of unhealthy environments).
Reported below are the two ways to administrate hydrogen peroxide by inhalation.

NEBULISER:
Put about 3 ml of the 3% solution into a beaker and inhale it breathing deeply. You may try holding your breath for 5 or 10 seconds; this can increase your lungs elasticity and help to reduce breathlessness.
Remember that, once that hydrogen peroxide has been inhaled in your lungs, it can cause an “Alka Seltzer” effect. It removes catarrh which might be accumulated in the respiratory system. Eventually we have a  strong expulsion of catarrh. This might be just for a short period of time until the catarrh has been completely removed.
Using regularly a vaporizer to inhale hydrogen peroxide can avoid the formation of new catarrh and consequently, prevent from respiratory disorders or any disease whatsoever.

NASAL SPRAY
At the chemist’s or pharmacy it may be possible to buy a spray bottle with a dispenser, specific for throat or nasal sprays.  I buy mine from Ebay (search: Empty Nasal spray bottles – and I buy the largest in a lot of 8)  Using 3% hydrogen peroxide diluted to half strength many times a day can help relief a stuffy nose or disinfect your mouth.
Doing this regularly is very useful. Since this intake system is energetic, it is better not to do it before bedtime.
It can help to soothe pain in case of headaches or dizziness because we have an immediate increase of oxygen
when using the nasal spray.

Practical User Guide:

How to use food grade hydrogen peroxide
SHOWER – After having had your shower you can:
· Spray 3% hydrogen peroxide directly on your body.
· Pour some on your hand and pass it over your body.
PERSONAL HYGIENE – 3% hydrogen peroxide when in contact with a person’s genitals has always proved to be a cure-all.  If you spray hydrogen peroxide directly on your genitals, not only it cleans better than whatever soap can do but it immediately gives great relief. A constant administration may prevent from irritation, reddening and itching.

INSIDE YOUR EARS – It is not necessary to clean your ears before putting 8/10 drops of hydrogen peroxide in your ear cavity. Do this leaning the other side of your head on the table and wait a minute or two. You may hear a bubbling noise in your ear. This is caused by the effect of oxygen on the harmful cells which nestle in your ears. The microorganisms will be eliminated leaving your ears clean and disinfected. Taking care regularly of your ears in this way helps eliminating the overproduction of ear wax. Another important benefit you may have is to prevent flu, colds and inner ear infections.
Putting 8/10 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in your children’s ears may help prevent colds and flu and other typical children disorders such as diarrhea, bellyaches or headaches.
YOUR ARMPITS - After having washed and dried out well your armpits, spray on them 3 hydrogen peroxide (3%). It can considerably reduce the bad smell when sweating. This habit may prevent armpit infections from bacteria, fungi and viruses.

The Many Uses of Eucalyptus Oil

Uses for Eucalyptus oil around the house

Aside from medicinal uses, eucalyptus oil can be used around your home to replace many environmentally harsh synthetic chemicals.

Penny, a professional cleaner, gives these tips:

"I make a spray and wipe with water, eucalyptus oil and some washing up liquid. The idea comes from a hospital cleaner and works well. Proportions are not rocket science. Fill bottle mostly with water - add a slurp of dishwashing liquid and then a capful or thereabouts of 100% eucalyptus. Shake gently to mix. Works well on all surfaces. I use it diluted again in a little water in a bucket and it is great for all those finger marks that are hard to move from laminex finishes."

- You can also make a general disinfectant for toilets etc and again, it's a very simple recipe. mix 50 ml (1.6 oz) of eucalyptus oil with a litre (quart) of water. That's it - you can store it as you would a normal disinfectant.

- Eucalyptus oil can be used neat in order to remove sticker/decal residue from glass

- Add 1-2 teaspoonfuls of eucalyptus oil to your load of washing for a fresh scent along with the anti-microbial benefits

- Use the oil neat to help remove paint, grease and ink from clothes

- If you have a hanging car air freshener that's almost dead, reinvigorate it by adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil

- Half a teaspoon mixed with half a litre (half quart) of water makes for a good bug repellent for plants

- Use it as a stainless steel cleaner

- To use as a room air freshener, Mix a quarter of a teaspoon or 15 drops of eucalyptus oil with a half teaspoon of vodka, place in an atomizer/spray bottle and add 2 cups of water. This should be quite subtle, so you may need to add more.

How to Take It:

Adult

Eucalyptus oil (for topical application): add ½ - 1 mL (15 - 30 drops) of oil to 1/2 cup of carrier oil (sesame, almond, olive, etc.). For inhalation, add 5 - 10 drops of oil to 2 cups boiling water. Place towel over head and inhale steam.

Precautions:

Individuals with inflammation of the kidneys or gastrointestinal tract, bile duct inflammatory disease, liver disease, or low or high blood pressure should not use eucalyptus leaf extract. Tannins in the leaves may cause stomach upset or kidney and liver damage if leaf preparations are ingested in large amounts.

People with asthma should use eucalyptus oil with caution due to the herbs potential to tigger an asthma attack.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use eucalyptus.

When used externally, eucalyptus oil is nontoxic. When taken internally, however, eucalyptus oil is toxic.