How to Survive Your Cold

By: Sadisha E.

Hand Sanitizer

 It helps to keep hand sanitizer and even Clorox Wipes nearby. Use these to combat the spread of germs throughout.  Of course it is impossible to destroy all of the germs. However, you have some options. Merely wiping down door handles, facet handles is a great start. Periodically use the hand sanitizer on your hands. Don’t neglect to wipe anything you touch: anything with knobs, keyboards, electronic devices, and switches.

Every couple of days you should change your pillow cases. It will become a breeding playground for microorganisms. If it is in your budget wash those comforters and sheets at least once during your illness. Repeat at the end of the cold as well!

Create a healthier environment to get well in.  Best bet would be to minimize spreading the cold. The last thing anyone wants is to finally get better. Then catch the same cold from their family. By the way would have been your fault they caught it in the first place.

Most importantly blow your nose to remove the mucus.  Keep  a disposable bag near you to toss out used tissues. Then tie it up and throw away. Drink tea and add honey and lemon juice. The 2 are natural antiseptics. These will heal you from the inside and build up your immunity. Flush it out by staying hydrated. Rest as much as you can. The more sleep you get the faster you’ll recover. Stay home for a few days if possible.

I can’t stress it enough: drink plenty of clear fluids. Eat soup; the steam will help you breathe better. Or simply let the shower steam and inhale deeply until you get out. You can even soak for 20 minutes in a tub and add Epsom Salt to the water. Epsom is designed to remove toxins from your body. Simultaneously the soak will help your skin absorb much needed magnesium. Did I mention this soak will also relieve aches and pains?

In the event you develop a sore throat gargle with salt water. The iodine is also an antiseptic which kills germs.

Keep a vaporizer in the room to moisturize the air you breathe. Mist loosens congestion by making the mucus thinner.

Prepare for future colds: (keep handy) cold medicine, vaporizer, tissue, small plasic bags, hand sanitizer, Chlorox Wipes or disinfectiant spray, Epsom Salt, Honey, Tea, Soup, Orange juice or Vitamin C, and salt.

If you have read this I hope it puts you on the path to a speedy recovery! Get well soon!


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Natural Remedies Made Easy

By: Sadisha E.



When in a pinch use only baking soda to brush your teeth. The gritty texture removes the food particles. At the same time it polishes your enamel. Plus baking soda removes odors as well.

I used 4 teaspoons of basil to freshen my breath. I mixed it in a glass of water, and swished. Treat this mixture like regular mouthwash which you wouldn't swallow.

The same maybe done with any of the following: mint leaves, thyme, parsley or even fennel seeds.



Mint

  

Originally I thought the basil wouldn't work because it has a musky odor.

Mix a tablespoon of either salt or sugar with olive oil. Scrub your hands to make them incredibly soft.

Next create your own cuticle/nail oil. Simply use 1 Vitamin E capsule. 1 teaspoon each of almond and jojoba oil. Massage your nail areas.

Jojoba Oil

After a enjoying time in the swimming pool you have to get the chlorine out of your hair. Mix 1/4 lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of baking soda with your shampoo.

Hair gel can be made with a teaspoon of gelatin and 1 cup of water. You can ad almond oil extract for scent.

Hope my tips today were helpful to you! Let me know how I'm doing!

Stress, Things Aren't Working Well Between Us. So, I'm Breaking Up with You!

By: Sadisha E.

Have you ever felt your heart racing while you merely stood in place? Or the muscles in your upper back are all in knots?  Depending on the severity of it you may even feel as if you’re going to throw up. When it has gone on long enough you may notices hair loss. Any time you can’t sleep for more than a week it could be that you are unable to let your mind rest.  Insomnia will put you into a depressed state. You will soon become cranky.  In women your period may skip a month or you’ll start spotting. Allergies will become activated easily.  These symptoms are potentially hazardous if you have high blood pressure as well.  These are stress symptoms. Stress can have unpleasant side effects on your body. Basically stress turns your own body against you!  Have hope; relief and preventative measures are available to you all.

Drink Ginseng to re-energize.  Keep in mind your whole body will feel completely drained.  Coffee is like putting a Band-Aid on bridge. It simply won’t hold. As a matter of fact coffee will worsen the effects. Not to mention it dehydrates you. Once the caffeine wears off you will feel bad.

Ginseng

 Lavender and chamomile is also an alternative drink. Tea will have a calming effect. Plus the scent from these two items provides aromatherapy. Also try inhaling lemon, cinnamon, ylang ylang, jasmine, rose or even peppermint essential oils.

Make it a spa day. Rub scented oils on your body to put you into a relaxed state of mind. For example: lemongrass, ginger, eucalyptus and spearmint.   Bath and Body Works sell this for $16 (aromatherapy massage oil Stress Relief – Eucalyptus Spearmint).  http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11669903

The Body Shop has stress relief aids such as Deep Sleep Dreamy Pillow & Body Mist $16. http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/body-products/aromatherapy/deep-sleep-dreamy-pillow-body-mist.aspx

Perhaps your bedroom is just not dark enough. Try this lovely sleep mask NapForm Memory Foam Eye Mask $34.99 at Brookstone.  http://www.brookstone.com/NapForm-Eye-Mask?bkiid=SearchResults|CategoryProductList|616730p

 

Melatonin is a great way to get a deep sleep naturally. Melatonin won’t have you feeling groggy in the morning as a side effect. You’ll feel refreshed! Our body produces melatonin, but stress depletes it.  GNC Melatonin 10 sells for $16.99 http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11726395

 

Vitamins B and C is good for what ails you! Eat foods with Vitamin C such as: Broccoli, strawberries, walnuts, apples, fish and green peppers. You’ll find Vitamin B in: Tuna, blueberries, asparagus, cantaloupe, dried apricot, spinach, and milk.

Honey makes for a sedative while simultaneously boosting your immune system. A Spoonful should do the trick.

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