Day 5
Just a quick update...
Little Man is still coughing. He woke up last night at 4 or so saying he couldn't stop coughing. We rubbed the frankincense, rosemary and eucalyptus blend on his chest (after applying a layer of coconut oil), behind his ears, wrists and feet. Then I tucked him into bed. He coughed a few more times, but that was it. I love that I didn't have to give him medicine! You know that struggle...you want him to stop coughing, but know he'll be exhausted when he has to get up and go to school? I am loving these oils!
Dear Lord, I am so thankful that these oils are working. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I pray they will continue to work, and that Little Man will be totally better soon. In Jesus Name I pray– Amen
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Double Challenge - Essential Oils vs. Head Cold Part II
If you want to read part one, click here. :) Another disclaimer...I am not an expert on anything, but a mom and helpmeet doing what she thinks is good for her family.
Little Man stayed home from school Friday. Good thing too, as he had a 100 degree temp by late afternoon. We applied essential oils (see part one) all day, he took two epsom salt baths and basically laid around all day long. He never needed anything for the temp, but did take two short naps.
Day Two Feeling better! Energy is back, no temp. Cough is setting in, lots of congestion. Time to add new oils to our regimen. Little Man has had success in the past with a mixture of Frankincense, Rosemary and Eucalyptus (equal parts mixed together) when he has a cough. Last year, he had a cough that would just not go away, and Hubby was ready to take him to Urgent Care for antibiotics. We used these oils for one or two nights, and it was gone. So, we rubbed this mixture on his feet, wrists and behind his ears throughout the day. We also rubbed it on his chest and then applied a warm washcloth one time. The On Gaurd oils were also used.
Day Three Much better! Cough sounds like a tickle, and isn't bad at all. Nose is VERY runny, but I'll take that over congestion. Gave him benedryl at night to dry it all up. He slept all night. We kept alternating the oils throughout the day.
Day Four Little Man is back at school. We rubbed the oils on his feet before he left, and we'll do it again when we get home. He will be at football practice this evening. Sweet victory appears to be ours. :)
Dear Lord, I thank You for these natural wonders. I pray for wisdom as we use them in our lives. Thank You for always watching over us. In Jesus name I pray--Amen
Little Man stayed home from school Friday. Good thing too, as he had a 100 degree temp by late afternoon. We applied essential oils (see part one) all day, he took two epsom salt baths and basically laid around all day long. He never needed anything for the temp, but did take two short naps.
Day Two Feeling better! Energy is back, no temp. Cough is setting in, lots of congestion. Time to add new oils to our regimen. Little Man has had success in the past with a mixture of Frankincense, Rosemary and Eucalyptus (equal parts mixed together) when he has a cough. Last year, he had a cough that would just not go away, and Hubby was ready to take him to Urgent Care for antibiotics. We used these oils for one or two nights, and it was gone. So, we rubbed this mixture on his feet, wrists and behind his ears throughout the day. We also rubbed it on his chest and then applied a warm washcloth one time. The On Gaurd oils were also used.
Day Three Much better! Cough sounds like a tickle, and isn't bad at all. Nose is VERY runny, but I'll take that over congestion. Gave him benedryl at night to dry it all up. He slept all night. We kept alternating the oils throughout the day.
Day Four Little Man is back at school. We rubbed the oils on his feet before he left, and we'll do it again when we get home. He will be at football practice this evening. Sweet victory appears to be ours. :)
Dear Lord, I thank You for these natural wonders. I pray for wisdom as we use them in our lives. Thank You for always watching over us. In Jesus name I pray--Amen
Friday, August 1, 2014
Double Challenge
**DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert, just a Mom and Helpmeet. Here is a great site that I go to for expert help: everythingessential.me.
My little man is home sick today. Yesterday he was complaining of a sore throat, and was obviously congested. Add to that an hour of football practice in the rain followed by an hour of football practice in the cold. This morning he awakes miserable and tired. This all leads to a challenging conversation with Hubby. Challenging because we do not see eye to eye. I could say annoying instead of challenging, but when I think of it, he is probably annoyed with me as well.
Hubby's point of view is this (as I see it): Little Man is sick. Little Man is in football. Little Man needs to miss as few practices as possible so he can play in the game. Get Little Man to Urgent Care for antibiotics.
My reaction tends to be: Are you kidding?!
This of course gets me nowhere good. So I choose to not say that out loud. :) I agree about not missing practices. I disagree about antibiotics. It is my view that antibiotics are way over used, and we are headed down a dangerous road toward super-bugs and drug-resistant bacteria. Our bodies are stronger than people think. We just want immediate results, and hate to be sick.
So, I have a challenge before me. A couple actually. 1. Don't be a jerk to my Hubby just because he has a different point of view. 2. Be very diligent in my care of Little Man so he will get better quickly!
So, here is the plan:
1. Lots of liquids!
2. Two Epsom salt baths combined with essential oils.
3. Essential Oil application all day long.
4. REST.
Last year we started using essential oils, and discovered that they work. Today I will be using a blend based on doterra's On Guard product. You can buy doterra oils on Amazon, or you can sign up with their company and order every month. I don't buy doterra oils because we just can't afford them. I buy other oils from Amazon because they are less expensive, but are still 100% essential oils with no fillers. I figure I need to honor God by staying within my budget. I trust that He will take care of us with the resources He's given us. I have bought the ingredients for this blend and just combined them to make my own.
Anyway, I am rubbing this blend (orange oil, clove oil, cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil and rosemary oil) on Little Man's feet, wrists and behind his ears pretty much any time I think of it. I want to get a good dose into his system. I will also rub his back several times today using the doterra Aroma Touch technique. This link will take you to a short video showing you how to do this. There are many other videos explaining the hows and whys.
This conversation with Hubby and the looming football practices and games are actually helping me to step up my game as we attack this cold so I guess I shouldn't be irritated by it. Instead I welcome the challenge. Hopefully I will be writing a victory post soon!
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom an guidance as I attempt to nurse Little Man back to health. I pray for grace and respect as I interact with my husband. Please bring us to the same page in our thinking. May we kick this sickness without the need for doctors and antibiotics. In Jesus Name I pray-Amen
My little man is home sick today. Yesterday he was complaining of a sore throat, and was obviously congested. Add to that an hour of football practice in the rain followed by an hour of football practice in the cold. This morning he awakes miserable and tired. This all leads to a challenging conversation with Hubby. Challenging because we do not see eye to eye. I could say annoying instead of challenging, but when I think of it, he is probably annoyed with me as well.
Hubby's point of view is this (as I see it): Little Man is sick. Little Man is in football. Little Man needs to miss as few practices as possible so he can play in the game. Get Little Man to Urgent Care for antibiotics.
My reaction tends to be: Are you kidding?!
This of course gets me nowhere good. So I choose to not say that out loud. :) I agree about not missing practices. I disagree about antibiotics. It is my view that antibiotics are way over used, and we are headed down a dangerous road toward super-bugs and drug-resistant bacteria. Our bodies are stronger than people think. We just want immediate results, and hate to be sick.
So, I have a challenge before me. A couple actually. 1. Don't be a jerk to my Hubby just because he has a different point of view. 2. Be very diligent in my care of Little Man so he will get better quickly!
So, here is the plan:
1. Lots of liquids!
2. Two Epsom salt baths combined with essential oils.
3. Essential Oil application all day long.
4. REST.
Last year we started using essential oils, and discovered that they work. Today I will be using a blend based on doterra's On Guard product. You can buy doterra oils on Amazon, or you can sign up with their company and order every month. I don't buy doterra oils because we just can't afford them. I buy other oils from Amazon because they are less expensive, but are still 100% essential oils with no fillers. I figure I need to honor God by staying within my budget. I trust that He will take care of us with the resources He's given us. I have bought the ingredients for this blend and just combined them to make my own.
Anyway, I am rubbing this blend (orange oil, clove oil, cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil and rosemary oil) on Little Man's feet, wrists and behind his ears pretty much any time I think of it. I want to get a good dose into his system. I will also rub his back several times today using the doterra Aroma Touch technique. This link will take you to a short video showing you how to do this. There are many other videos explaining the hows and whys.
This conversation with Hubby and the looming football practices and games are actually helping me to step up my game as we attack this cold so I guess I shouldn't be irritated by it. Instead I welcome the challenge. Hopefully I will be writing a victory post soon!
Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom an guidance as I attempt to nurse Little Man back to health. I pray for grace and respect as I interact with my husband. Please bring us to the same page in our thinking. May we kick this sickness without the need for doctors and antibiotics. In Jesus Name I pray-Amen
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
WAR
Do you ever wonder when you'll see the big pay-off for radically changing your diet? Sure, I've seen changes, but my youngest is in kindergarten, and let me tell you, it's been one sickness after another. All last week he was coming down with a cold. And now, bam, 104 temp. Sigh. I am working with preschoolers this year, as well as teaching K-3 music, and I have had my share of colds too. I am currently recovering from a doosie.
The change I have seen is that we don't seem to get things as bad as everyone else. But right now, I feel like I am at war:
WASH YOUR HANDS!
DRINK THIS BODY BUILDER!
EAT THIS RAW HONEY AND GARLIC!
Hahahaha. I wish they would do the latter. After feeling a sore throat this afternoon, I did. Oh well. I can't even get them to eat cinnamin and honey.
By the way, I downloaded a more recent version of posting, and I can't find the spell check. So, my apologies for all mispellings. :)
Also, if anyone reading this has helpful hints, please share!
Now I have to GO TO BED!
The change I have seen is that we don't seem to get things as bad as everyone else. But right now, I feel like I am at war:
WASH YOUR HANDS!
DRINK THIS BODY BUILDER!
EAT THIS RAW HONEY AND GARLIC!
Hahahaha. I wish they would do the latter. After feeling a sore throat this afternoon, I did. Oh well. I can't even get them to eat cinnamin and honey.
By the way, I downloaded a more recent version of posting, and I can't find the spell check. So, my apologies for all mispellings. :)
Also, if anyone reading this has helpful hints, please share!
Now I have to GO TO BED!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Addendum
I just wanted to clarify that I use the goldenseal, but I don't use it on the kids. I don't use anything that is not recommended by the website I mentioned in the previous post.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Goldenseal
Well, since the family has its first cold I thought I'd share some info on my favorite herbs. Last year, when I started working with preschoolers, I battled sinus infections during May. Blech. I visited my local herb store, Garden of Eden, and told the "practitioner" that I could feel a sinus infection...like someone had punched me in the cheek. She told me to use my neti-pot with herbal tea - thyme, oregano, echinacea are some good ones...anti-bacterial and anti-viral. Then, she sold me some goldenseal powder. I mixed 1/16 of a tsp with very little water and stuck it up my nose with a q-tip. No joke. :) I started at lunch time - neti-pot and goldenseal - , again after school, and by dinner time the pain was gone. I was also taking an herbal tincture she had for allergies. This goldenseal works wonders.
This time round with the cold, I did the goldenseal, but would stop when I started to feel better. However, it is important to keep doing it until you actually are better because it will come back. Kind of like taking your entire bottle of antibiotics even though you feel better. You just gotta wipe out those suckers!
Some good preventative herbs are astragalus root and echinacea. I alternate these with my kids. We just started yesterday with astragalus, and will alternate every month with echinacea.
A great website is: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ I check this site before giving any herbs to my kids.
Will has entered into the germ pool of Kindergarten. This year will be a good test for our new healthy eating habits and preventative herbs. Here's to our health!
This time round with the cold, I did the goldenseal, but would stop when I started to feel better. However, it is important to keep doing it until you actually are better because it will come back. Kind of like taking your entire bottle of antibiotics even though you feel better. You just gotta wipe out those suckers!
Some good preventative herbs are astragalus root and echinacea. I alternate these with my kids. We just started yesterday with astragalus, and will alternate every month with echinacea.
A great website is: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ I check this site before giving any herbs to my kids.
Will has entered into the germ pool of Kindergarten. This year will be a good test for our new healthy eating habits and preventative herbs. Here's to our health!
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