Well now, here in Feisty Pantslandia (The Democractic
Republic of Feist? First Imperial Feistopia? Pantsgri-la? anywhoo, I'll stop
now...) we have been battling colds since school started, or time began, I
don't remember which now. It seems like we just get over one bout of sneezing
and aching and complaining and right away, here comes one of the first ones to
have had it all snotty and wheezing and achy, again. Sigh. I blame all you
touchy feely, happy, affectionate wierdos out there. Honestly, I am going
install a high tech airlock that sprays everyone with purell and lavender oil on
my front door any day now. May not work but everyone will least at smell
great. You're welcome.
But until I win the lottery or figure out to diy my own
biosphere, I guess we will have to continue battling the season of colds and
flu. (The flu, especially, is said to be bad here in NYS this season.) So I
thought I would write down a few self care tips to help anyone else stuck in
this snotty handkerchief of a January. Anything to make us all a little more
comfortable right now.
1) Ginger, ginger, ginger.- Seriously. Ginger tea with lemon and honey is
really good for throat and sinuses. It soothes and coats the throat and is also
great for troubled tummies. (The reason why everyone drinks ginger ale when
they're sick is for the ginger.) Candied ginger especially is proof that the
Universe loves us as far as I am concerned. It's warming, soothing, helps with
coughs. There is even some evidence that ginger will boost your immune
system.
2) Homemade vapor rub- Vicks or Dr Unker's are fine but this is all
natural and you can adjust the scent to your liking.
You will need:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 2 TBS grated beeswax
5-10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
5-10 drops peppermint essential oil
5-10 drops tea tree oil
10 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
Melt the olive oil and beeswax in a glass jar (I stick things like this in
a small glass jar and put the jar in hot water) Stir in essential oils.
extra tip- My mother and aunts swore by slathering this on your feet
last thing at night, putting on thick socks and going to bed at the first sign
of a cold. Can't say it works for sure, but it's an old wives tale sworn to by
a bunch of old wives.
3)Try putting a few drops of peppermint oil or eucalyptus oil in the tub.
You could even throw in a half cup or so of epsom salts to make it even more
soothing. (The magnesium is great for the muscles) Soak, relax, let the steam
open your kid's sinuses (or yours).
4) Don't forget the chicken soup! Or bone broth. Or veggie broth for the
veg heads like Hippie Pants. Hot broth with a touch of protein and fat works
wonders in healing and soothing.
So there ya go. Just rest and take it easy. I'm sure we
will all better in no time. If you need me or Feisty Pants, just text us. I'm
not touching any of you germy buggers until I'm sure you don't have the
plague.
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