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I found these natural home remedies on Yahoo news today. A couple I have heard of but many I have not. How about you? Have you heard of them? Do you have any home remedies to add of your own? BellaOnline ALERT: Raw URLs are not allowed in these forums for security reasons. Please use UBB code. If you don't know how to do UBB code just post here for help - we will help out!
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Thanks so much for posting these! Very good info.
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That is really good information Vance. I have just started to use honey and cinnamon mixtures for several ailments such as upset stomachs and sore throats but this mixture can help with several problems here is the link:
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We use honey for coughs; but everyone in the household is well over the age of 1 now. Honey can be a danger to children under a year of age or even to the elderly (if the immune system is compromised). There's always the danger of botulism.
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Good point, it does say that in the page Vance referred to. I have heard of a remedy for bee stings though I have never tried it. Tape a real copper penny to the bite for 15 minutes this supposedly removes all signs of the bite - of course it won't work if someone is allergic. Has anyone ever tried it?
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Haven't tried that one. Meat tenderizer (the powdered stuff from McCormick or any other brand) works in a pinch... if you have nothing else handy.
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I have read that flaxseed oil may cause a thyroid problem. I also have understood that flaxseed is supposed to be helpful for people suffering from prostate cancers due to the lignans that are believed to help remove testosterone from the body, they supposedly assist in suppressing the growth of prostate cancer cells especially in the early stages. Sue Early Childhood, do you have a link for information stating that this info may be incorrect?
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I found this information at MayoClinic.com. The link is below. As I said the jury isn't really in on this one, but if you think about it, too much of anything these days can cause some kind of health problem.
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Nature's Inventory Wellness oils offers some safe, natural remedies for babies and children. I've tried the ones for teething and tummy troubles and they work great. They are gentle essential oils made esp for babies and then there is a broader selection for older kids.
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Thank you for the information Green1
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If you try any, I'd love to hear your opinion. I really like the way they work and I like using natural stuff for the kids.
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Teething: Dip your finger in whiskey and rub it on the gums. Works like a charm, doesn't get'em drunk, promise.
Upset tummy: Blackberry tea or blackberry wine. Try to get the real thing, not blackberry flavored. Children can have it in small amounts (see-tiny). Tea is best for kids.
Arthritis: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon mixed with honey each morning. Scientists have proven that cinnamon aids the ailment, will try to find the link again.
Constipation: Olive oil. Dip wheat bread into olive oil and oregano and enjoy. Much like the Italian treat of herbed olive oil and bread. 1/4 cup of oil.
Alternative constipation remedy:When I worked in the nursing home near us, this was a favorite remedy...1/2 cup apple juice, 1/2 cup prune juice. Warm in the microwave until it is warm to the touch, not hot. Drink. Normally works in a few hours, but can upset sensitive stomachs or be too strong for children.
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2 remedies for bee, wasp, hornet stings and fire ant bites.
Baking Soda Make a paste with baking soda and cover the bite thickly. Leave it on until it dries. The baking soda neutralizes the poisons in the bites. If needed, re-apply. It will relieve the pain in a few minutes and reduces swelling and itching as well.
For fire ant bites, baking soda will eleviate pain, swelling, and itching if applied several hours after the bite, or even the next day. Baking soda also relieves the severe pain of a centipede bite.
Tobacco - an Oldie! For bee, wasp, and hornet stings, place a small amount of shredded tobacco from a cigarette or cigar in the palm of your hand and spit on it. Work the spit in and place the wad over the sting. It sounds nasty, but it works!
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Teething: Dip your finger in whiskey and rub it on the gums. Works like a charm, doesn't get'em drunk, promise. That does work. We used to use Southern Comfort because of the fruity taste
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Teething: Dip your finger in whiskey and rub it on the gums. Works like a charm, doesn't get'em drunk, promise. That does work. We used to use Southern Comfort because of the fruity taste
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Here's one I always wanted to try, but my children would NEVER let me. I'm waiting for my husband to get a bad cough - I'll try it on him.
For incessant coughing: You need - a cheesecloth, a small yellow onion and an oven. Make thin slices with the onion and place in the cheesecloth. Wrap it up to make a self-contained package. Place in an oven set at 200 for a few minutes to warm up. Place on the chest and hold in place with surgical tape.
The author says her children have stopped coughing before she's out the door.
The book I read this in is Gentle Healing for Baby and Child by Andrea Candee with David Andrusia
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