Posted on 03/19/2019 5:52:42 PM PDT by little jeremiah
Many FReepers have knowledge to share about improving and maintaining health and would like to share it and learn from others; and others may not know much yet but want to learn. Some of us don't have much money for good insurance or doctors, some want to try other methods besides prescription meds, and some have experience in treating and solving health problems.
More and more "regular" doctors have accepted treatment methods such as the benefits of acupuncture, massage for many conditions, better diet, use of herbs and so on. There are limits, and often side effects, to some standard medical efforts.
My field is Ayurvedic herbalism and related measures, and have a lot of information I can post when I have time. I have seen herbs and sometimes dietary changes help people (including myself) with issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, high BP, gallstones, kidneystones, repeated boils, UTIs, prostate problems, insomnia, allergies, urinary incontinence, and many more. I hope to learn a lot from others with their knowledge and experience.
There are many "old fashioned" home care methods that were in common use a few generations ago that actually work and are cheap, such as castor oil packs, fomentations using alternating hot and cold water, and the like, which are easy to do. I am sure there is a lot of knowledge here on Free Republic that can be shared.
I would like this thread to stay civil without distruption, so my request is that people who think natural health methods are bunkum, make your own thread.
Body Talk doesn’t “treat” for specific conditions; it balances and makes connections that are missing, and in my experience healing takes place whether the practitioner has specifics of the conditions or not. Sort of fixes what needs to be fixed. It’s not magic; but it can do almost miraculous things. When I got treated and that horrible illness stopped cold, practitioner had discovered via the method, that I had microparasites in the gall bladder. I was vomiting bile. It was the most hellish illness I ever had.
You can find if there are any BT practitioners near you and ask them.
Thank you
Thanks for an interesting ping!
Thanx a lot
Prayers you get well soon
I favor oregano oil over eucalyptus, and not just because it makes me think of furniture polish. Oregano oil is an unfriendly pathogen genocider. I've never seen a better silver bullet for prevention except maybe Xlear. And I've certainly never seen anything that will nip an already acquired respiratory infection in the bud like oregano oil.
Now, when LJ says steam inhalation I gather it's something close to "huffing". What you do is get a barely simmering pot with about 1/4 inch of water in it that your face will sort of fit over. I like a 4 cup sauce pan. Barely simmering means just when you start to see tiny bubbles in the pot or right when you can start to see wisps of steam. You do not want this real hot because 1) you waste your oil to evaporation fast, and B) said quick evaporation will cause discomfort. These oils are harsh when breathed into your throat and sinuses.
Now that you have a pot of water simmering, place 2 or 3 drops in the water. Put your face over the steam and SLOWLY breathe in. Alternate between sinus and tracheal breathing. Oregano is harsh, so go slow and learn how YOU can pull in as much evaporating oil into your respiratory tract as you can. You'll get good at it, but you WILL cough when learning. Like I said, it's harsh but worth it. Repeat will more drops of oil once you can't smell the oil in the pot.
You want to do the above protocol once you KNOW you have something to lessen the duration, or when you SUSPECT you might have something to nip it in the bud. Everyone knows their trigger symptoms that they may have caught something. For me it's a scratchy throat and watery ears. Better safe than sorry I say.
LJ I've tried other oils to lessen the harness of the oregano oil to no avail. Any tips?
Numberonepal, you are more scientific than I am. :-D I just sort of muddle along, usually a heavy stainless steel bowl (so it keeps the heat), bring water to almost boil, put on kitchen table, and sprinkle in EOs.
I’ve tried using oregano oil and it is... too tough for me straight. I use it in small amounts in blends. I mix with others that help respiratory function and usually prefer blends for many purposes.
Hot moist compresses on upper back and chest (alternating) with a small bit of eos in the water can be very good for breaking up lung/bronchial congestion.
Body Talk really is an amazing method. Sounded totally woo and “back away slowly” to me when I heard about it but I got treated and it worked amazingly. Here’s a lot of info and a link to find practitioners in one’s area.
https://freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3735908/posts?page=1556#1556
ACK ACK
too many windows. I thought I was replying to Bob!!!
Thank you, LJ!!
One time when DH was practicing BT more (he’s rusty now and he doesn’t know all the “new advanced” techniques but it’s still great) he was touching a place on lower back, and TNJ spot (chronically bad TMJ) and the TMj was instantly okay. It was so bad it was locked and I was afraid I’d break the jaw. It did come back but never that bad, plus no treatments in years. :-D
It’s very interesting stuff.
I wanted to let y’all know that I tried oregano oil and eucalyptus oil together for a huff. The eucalyptus tempered the harshness of the oregano. The wife has a sniffle, so I thought I’d give it a try. It worked.
Thanks for the result. I will keep that in mind.
Pinging the list - herbs for the liver. I’ve posted herbs for liver health earlier; and I may repost that list again, that list was mostly Ayurvedic herbs. This list are herbs more commonly available.
Here are some herbs that help strength, detoxify and/or rejuvenate the liver. As many herbs have multi-uses, some or most in this list likely have other benefits. I won’t list them now due to time.
Aloe Vera gel
Usually purchased as juice or gel, it is often difficult to find one without preservatives. I found an organic brand without preservatives, and DH used for a long time for helping cure very bad acid reflex. Do NOT get “whole leaf”, just the inner gel.
Lakewood Aloe Gel
https://www.amazon.com/Lakewood-Organic-Pure-Aloe-Ounce/dp/B000GA95TQ
Barberry
Barberry root is well known as one of the best herbs for rejuvenating the liver and clearing it of toxins. It is very bitter, often herbs for the liver are. It does have many uses.
Bhringaraj and Bhumyamalaki
Two Ayurvedic herbs that are excellent for liver function. Since Ayurveda is become quite popular, these herbs are getting much easier to find.
They both remove toxins from the liver (and gall bladder, herbs for liver generally help the GB too). Liver clearing herbs also help detoxify blood.
Burdock
Burdock is an herb I am never without. It has so many uses and does not taste very awful. It is deeply cleansing to the liver, and as usual, gall bladder and blood. Many of these liver herbs help with inflammatory skin conditions as well as excess heat or inflammation anywhere in the body.
Nettle
Nettle tea helps with liver function. It is not as liver cleansing as the herbs above but is a decent herb tea to drink, and also provides many nutrients, and calms the nerve. I have on hand to use and I think I’ll makes some now. :-D
Dandelion
Dandelion root is often used as a beverage especially if the roots are roasted as it is said to have a coffee like taste. I have not used this herb (I have used all of the herbs above), but the unroasted root has a good reputation for helping with liver function. The root and the leaves have many uses, tender young leaves can be eaten in the spring.
Everything giving you a headache, check this out, my Holistic friend says it works.
https://www.powerofpositivity.com/putting-ice-back-neck-benefits-health/
https://www.startofhappiness.com/feng-fu/
increases your energy, enhances the quality of your sleep, relieves pain and reduces symptoms of certain diseases?
Thank you, lj, always very informative and helpful.
Thankyou for this!
If nettles grew around here, I’d harvest them (WITH GLOVES ON) and dry for tea, plus cook the new ones. I’ve eaten them before many years ago and they weren’t bad at all with a bit of salt and butter. Extremely nutritious.
I’ve been watching Barbara O’Neil’s YT videos on natural remedies. Very interesting and helpful. Especially, the use of poultices.
https://youtu.be/O2Wn9CGERlQ
Thanks for posting! Good way to learn, by watching. I plan to post hopefully today more about dealing with stress, and I’ll ping this too.
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