Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 4:52:01 AM US Mountain Standard Time, ladyguinevere writes: My son has developed a cough over the last few days...it is very phlegmy (if that is a word..lol). I boosted his TT and started him on Echinacea the day I started hearing the cough coming from his bedroom in the morning...Friday I believe it was...but the cough seems to have gotten worse and worse and today he said he is feeling achy all over. Any ideas on what else I can do for him?? Caroline If I remember he is willing to do herbs... Keep up echinacea and total nutrition. Give him total tonic and cayenne. Also give him a ginger bath (have him protect his genitals with vaseline so it won't get too hot) daily for a few days, lots of liquids... Do you have deep tissue rub...rub some on his chest and keep him in a few days, wait like an hour after the bath before applying. Also fresh juices... and hot and cold shower (hydrotherapy) I am half awake right now but that's a good start. Hope he feels better quick... God Bless, Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 5:43:23 AM US Mountain Standard Time, SpareRibOfAz writes: I am half awake right now but that's a good start. Hope he feels better quick... God Bless, Jamie in Az Also for the cough you can 1/4 a lemon and have him a little bit at a time squeeze a few drops in the back of his throat, this will also help ease the cough.. do this as needed. God Bless, JAmie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 My son has developed a cough over the last few days...it is very phlegmy (if that is a word..lol). I boosted his TT and started him on Echinacea the day I started hearing the cough coming from his bedroom in the morning...Friday I believe it was...but the cough seems to have gotten worse and worse and today he said he is feeling achy all over. Any ideas on what else I can do for him?? Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Instead of doing the ginger bath, you can just do a ginger footbath and that works great for the phlegm in the lungs. Also, make a mixture of a good salve with raw garlic and apply it to the bottom of his feet, wrap them and leave it on for a while. This will help with the mucous also. Bonnie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Bonnie, These sound like something he would tolerate! Now, help the ignorant...how do I do both of these things?? lol Thanks! Caroline - Bonnie Rogers herbal remedies Tuesday, May 25, 2004 10:14 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - My son has a cough Instead of doing the ginger bath, you can just do a ginger footbath and that works great for the phlegm in the lungs. Also, make a mixture of a good salve with raw garlic and apply it to the bottom of his feet, wrap them and leave it on for a while. This will help with the mucous also. Bonnie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Now, help the ignorant...how do I do both of these things?? for the ginger foot bath, I suggest taking a few inches of fresh ginger, chopping them up, bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. Let it cool down to a temperature that he can tolerate and put it in a bowl and stick his feet in it for a half hour. you can repeat it again later. for the garlic mash, take garlic mash it up and then put it in a good salve that you may have or you can use vaseline (i don't love using it as it has a petroleum base, but it will hold the garlic where you want it and not slide off. then cover the entire area with some gauze and stick a sock on him and leave it on for a half hour to an hour. Just let him read or do something where he's sitting still. He may mention that he tastes the garlic and yup, it can happen, even though its just on his feet. Bonnie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Excellent...thank you so much Bonnie...I will definitely give it a try! Caroline - Bonnie Rogers herbal remedies Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:39 AM Re: Herbal Remedies - My son has a cough Now, help the ignorant...how do I do both of these things?? for the ginger foot bath, I suggest taking a few inches of fresh ginger, chopping them up, bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. Let it cool down to a temperature that he can tolerate and put it in a bowl and stick his feet in it for a half hour. you can repeat it again later. for the garlic mash, take garlic mash it up and then put it in a good salve that you may have or you can use vaseline (i don't love using it as it has a petroleum base, but it will hold the garlic where you want it and not slide off. then cover the entire area with some gauze and stick a sock on him and leave it on for a half hour to an hour. Just let him read or do something where he's sitting still. He may mention that he tastes the garlic and yup, it can happen, even though its just on his feet. Bonnie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 1:53:25 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ladyguinevere writes: I just wanted to thank all of you... Caroline He should be feeling much better tomorrow... Your a fabulous Mommy God Bless, Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Lobelia Tincture! When i had that bad cold a few weeks back, I also did a Lavender steam in the shower. Mullien and Slippery Elm tea are also great! Sylvia herbal remedies , SpareRibOfAz@a... wrote: > In a message dated 5/25/2004 4:52:01 AM US Mountain Standard Time, > ladyguinevere@e... writes: > My son has developed a cough over the last few days...it is very phlegmy (if > that is a word..lol). I boosted his TT and started him on Echinacea the day I > started hearing the cough coming from his bedroom in the morning...Friday I > believe it was...but the cough seems to have gotten worse and worse and today > he said he is feeling achy all over. Any ideas on what else I can do for him?? > > Caroline > If I remember he is willing to do herbs... > > Keep up echinacea and total nutrition. Give him total tonic and cayenne. Also > give him a ginger bath (have him protect his genitals with vaseline so it > won't get too hot) daily for a few days, lots of liquids... Do you have deep > tissue rub...rub some on his chest and keep him in a few days, wait like an hour > after the bath before applying. Also fresh juices... and hot and cold shower > (hydrotherapy) > > I am half awake right now but that's a good start. Hope he feels better > quick... > > God Bless, > Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 I actually started him on my huff n puff that I pressed yesterday with his morning TT and Echinacea...and will do so again tonight before he goes to bed. I will definitely do the ginger soak...I have garlic but not any petrolium jelly...does anyone know of any other substance I can use to put the garlic in? I have some oils...but I know that was said that the garlic will absorb more...maybe if I put just a little garlic into the oil...and followed the same procedure? Any ideas? Caroline - Sylvia herbal remedies Tuesday, May 25, 2004 2:32 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - My son has a cough Lobelia Tincture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 2:11:45 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ladyguinevere writes: Jamie, Thank you so much...I often worry...being that I'm all he has...that I am doing the best for him...it is nice to hear sometimes! Caroline I mean it Caroline, your a fabulous Mom! Do your best and don't beat yourself up... Trust me your doing more than most parents to care for your son... Your love for him comes through very clear! God Bless, Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 I just wanted to thank all of you...he is currently soaking his feet in the ginger bath...I am putting together his garlic salve...I found some vaseline...which I had thought I had...but couldn't find it...so he will get his feet slathered with garlic salve a little later...and then another ginger bath before he goes to bed...along with another good dose of TT with Echinacea and Huff n Puff...hopefully he will wake up a new person tomorrow!! Caroline Who will probably keep him in her bed tonight if he doesn't smell too bad!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 Jamie, Thank you so much...I often worry...being that I'm all he has...that I am doing the best for him...it is nice to hear sometimes! Caroline - SpareRibOfAz herbal remedies Tuesday, May 25, 2004 4:58 PM Re: Herbal Remedies - My son has a cough In a message dated 5/25/2004 1:53:25 PM US Mountain Standard Time, ladyguinevere writes: I just wanted to thank all of you... Caroline He should be feeling much better tomorrow... Your a fabulous Mommy God Bless, Jamie in AzFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 Gelatin will do the job in place of vaseline, and it is water soluble, better absorbed by the skin. -- In herbal remedies , " Bonnie Rogers " <bonnie@c...> wrote: > Now, help the ignorant...how do I do both of these things?? > > for the ginger foot bath, I suggest taking a few inches of fresh ginger, chopping them up, bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. Let it cool down to a temperature that he can tolerate and put it in a bowl and stick his feet in it for a half hour. you can repeat it again later. > > for the garlic mash, take garlic mash it up and then put it in a good salve that you may have or you can use vaseline (i don't love using it as it has a petroleum base, but it will hold the garlic where you want it and not slide off. then cover the entire area with some gauze and stick a sock on him and leave it on for a half hour to an hour. Just let him read or do something where he's sitting still. He may mention that he tastes the garlic and yup, it can happen, even though its just on his feet. > > Bonnie Rogers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 A ginger bath? I've never heard of this, but sounds great! What sort of experiences have you had with this??? JohnSpareRibOfAz wrote: If I remember he is willing to do herbs... Keep up echinacea and total nutrition. Give him total tonic and cayenne. Also give him a ginger bath (have him protect his genitals with vaseline so it won't get too hot) daily for a few days, lots of liquids... Do you have deep tissue rub...rub some on his chest and keep him in a few days, wait like an hour after the bath before applying. Also fresh juices... and hot and cold shower (hydrotherapy) I am half awake right now but that's a good start. Hope he feels better quick... God Bless, Jamie in Az Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 I was wondering if a balm/salve of garlic and cayenne would be appropriate???? JohnBonnie Rogers <bonnie wrote: Instead of doing the ginger bath, you can just do a ginger footbath and that works great for the phlegm in the lungs. Also, make a mixture of a good salve with raw garlic and apply it to the bottom of his feet, wrap them and leave it on for a while. This will help with the mucous also. Bonnie Rogers Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 In a message dated 5/25/2004 12:16:16 PM US Mountain Standard Time, h10feet writes: When i had that bad cold a few weeks back, I also did a Lavender steam in the shower Sylvia how did you do this lavender steam? Thanks & God Bless, Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 I put some lavender Essential oil in a little dish and then put it near the hot water, but not where it could get water on it. The steam activated the oil. I think someone posted that not long ago for relaxation too. Works awesome if you have a headache or migraine! Sylvia herbal remedies , SpareRibOfAz@a... wrote: > > Sylvia how did you do this lavender steam? > > Thanks & God Bless, > Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 In a message dated 5/27/2004 9:42:12 AM US Mountain Standard Time, h10feet writes: I put some lavender Essential oil in a little dish and then put it near the hot water, but not where it could get water on it. The steam activated the oil. Thanks Sylvia! God Bless, JAmie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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