tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post8770007775509032418..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: Natural Cold and Flu RemediesBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-82554980323589330832012-02-28T03:05:41.969-08:002012-02-28T03:05:41.969-08:00Generally, a common cold is accompanied by difficu...Generally, a common cold is accompanied by difficulty in breathing, headaches, pains in the sinus, sore throat, and nasal congestion. It usually goes away naturally in a week or two. However, learning how to get rid of a cold can certainly aid your body to alleviate the discomfort of experiencing the common cold. It can also help your body flush out the phlegm faster compared to just waiting for your cold to pass.Jhell@How To Get Rid Of A Cold Fasthttp://www.howtogetridofacoldfast.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-11449844182270473702011-11-15T15:11:47.730-08:002011-11-15T15:11:47.730-08:00I have recently been making a cough suppressant th...I have recently been making a cough suppressant that my kids like and I think helps a little: water/cold green tea, cayenne pepper, honey, acv. I give it whenever they start coughing. _We also drink garlic tea with honey and use a lot of saline spray. Thanks for the list.Michelle @ Changed By The Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110093588160143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-16202903265158872292011-11-15T10:37:59.152-08:002011-11-15T10:37:59.152-08:00Great list! We find the probiotics in kefir to b...Great list! We find the probiotics in kefir to be immune-strengthening as well. This year we're also trying elderberry syrup.Aiming4Simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109113147823332056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-57663475319918916752011-11-14T19:32:14.630-08:002011-11-14T19:32:14.630-08:00My girls love that I treat their coughs with honey...My girls love that I treat their coughs with honey. It's like a play on "a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down" They don't object to taking their medicine!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139515861524961006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-45839523665632954302011-11-13T18:28:02.098-08:002011-11-13T18:28:02.098-08:00I second the honey motion! You can never have too ...I second the honey motion! You can never have too much, either in tea or on a spoon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734855277540478735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-41138201465455930502011-11-10T12:38:45.446-08:002011-11-10T12:38:45.446-08:00Hi! We're big fans of the Neti, which helps to...Hi! We're big fans of the Neti, which helps to prevent secondary infections. My 6yo and 8yo do it too (when I urge them to.) <br /><br />S.Julia's Child / Sarah P.http://www.sarahpinneo.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-46538919712433368382011-11-08T20:41:01.695-08:002011-11-08T20:41:01.695-08:00I wish I didn't need these tips this week, but...I wish I didn't need these tips this week, but I do. Thanks for posting! <br /><br />My son won't eat honey by the spoonful, but he will eat honey candy and it has really helped with his cough the last week. We found it when we were searching for dye-free Halloween candy! Just in time :) We bought GoNaturally Organic Candy - they sell both honey and honey lemon drops at http://www.naturalcandystore.com/SustainaMomhttp://www.greenphonebooth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-87261215015366536212011-11-08T20:28:35.031-08:002011-11-08T20:28:35.031-08:00Rachael, I've never used one personally, but I...Rachael, I've never used one personally, but I know many folks who swear by the neti pot. I've heard they are great for allergies as well. Thanks for the detailed explanation!Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-67643314826381059872011-11-08T20:17:29.778-08:002011-11-08T20:17:29.778-08:00Neti pot. As soon as you start feeling something--...Neti pot. As soon as you start feeling something--or even as soon as you know you've been exposed--start your nasal cleansing regimen. The salt water makes an environment inhospitable to the cold and flu germs, which need a period of time to incubate in the nose and throat area before you start feeling sick. It also helps clear out the gunk that becomes congestion, which makes you that much more comfortable--lots of relief. It's supposed to be the best thing for sinusitis and other sinus infections. The only caution I've heard (besides not using the wrong salt or too much salt) is to not make it part of your daily routine when you're healthy. Also, this is fairly obvious once you've seen a demo, but it doesn't work so well with young kids.Rachaelnoreply@blogger.com