Natural Home Remedies I
How to boost your Immune System… Naturally
by Monika Schneider Stone
Natural Home Remedies
It is wintertime and everybody seems to have a running nose, a cough or worse. Advertisements for flu shots (even made mandatory in some states) are seen everywhere, promising that you will never get sick if you take them, and eventually comes with a free meal . And if you still get sick, well, there is definitely a pill to cure you over night. We seem to live in a time, when people have given the sovereignty and responsibility for their health into the hands of medical “ authorities” who seem to know better what is going on inside of you. Humans have mostly lost the connection to their body and even to Nature itself. Meanwhile Healthcare has turned almost completely into a Disease Management, designed to distribute medication that is inefficient.
This is a trend that has to be reversed, for the harm and toxification it causes in the long term is disastrous. In times of the Internet and in the age of Information i ignorance is not bliss, but a choice. We have to do our own research to find cures that really help. We would love to encourage you to educate yourself and choose wisely and taking your Health back into your own hands. Consider that this might be the most exciting journey you have ever been on. To understand the basic principles of Life you will soon discover that everything we need for our healing we can find in ourselves and in Nature.
Homeostasis
The body has an innate intelligence with amazing Self Healing abilities. It is able to self regulate, regenerate and rejuvenate. This process is called Homeostasis. Basically you can say that that all infections and illnesses are mainly caused by Pathogens such as Viruses, Bacteria or Fungus. They are all around us and in our body and that is totally o.k. They only do harm if our immune system and tissue in the body is weakened. This is the first misunderstanding about disease: We were taught that we get sick from the Virus and that we have to fight a war against this evil Virus or Cancer or whatever. This is a totally wrong direction. Hardly anything in medical industry is designed to strengthen the immune system. And we have to understand that disease is not our enemy, but can be our friend and catalyst for a positive life change, if we realize it’s the body’s way to tell us that we are out of balance. Doctors are fast in prescribing Antibiotics for every infection.
ANTI— which means against and BIOS meaning life makes it clear that this kind of medication is not designed to build you up. They are well known to destroy the gut flora, which is making 80% of our immune system. It is also known that Antibiotics actually are causing allergies and other inflammatory reactions in the body. What you will need then is PRO BIOTIC ( healthy bacteria) which means FOR LIFE to rebuild the natural balance of healthy bacteria in your intestine.
If we understand these principals why would we not use them? First we need to restore the balance in your body. Starting with a healthy alkaline-acidic relation in your blood, scratch off your menu any processed and denaturalized foods and substitute them with healthy wholesome, organic, fresh and raw produce.Eliminate refined sugar and wheat from your diet. Your diet should contain supplements with digestive enzymes,Veggie juices with carrots, green celery, apples and spinach which contain essential vitamins C, A, B- Complex and Vitamin E and chlorophyll. Develop new habits that are fun and healthy and bring you vitality and endurance.
Mother Nature Knows Best
Rediscover Natural Home remedies. Our Ancestors intuitively knew how to restore and maintain health with simple, affordable plant based remedies!
Here is an introduction for you to some basic Home remedies.
These remedies all have one thing in common: They strengthen the immune system, and nourish the body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements. They have no negative side effects and they are designed by Mother Nature to really bring release and healing.
Lung infections or infections of the Respiratory System … Since these infections are caused by viruses, bacteria or mold, they all die by higher temperature. So we have to heat up the lungs and work with hot water.
1. Warm Air Humidifier : It fills the air with warm moisture which helps eliminate the sputum from the body through coughing.
2. Hot Steam Bath : Heat up 1 litre of water, add some Sea salt and Essential oils that have antibacterial effects such as: Eucalyptus Oil,Peppermint Oil, Oregano Oil, or Thyme Oil in a bowl and cover your head with a towel and inhale the hot steam.
3. Drink plenty of warm liquids; Hot Vegetable based Soups, Herbal Teas 4. Licorice: chewing licorice roots will increase immunity 5. Garlic: A clove of garlic can be crushed and eaten raw followed by a glass of warm water, best before bed or simply prepare a tea with it and drink it hot. 6. Spices: Cloves, Ginger and Pepper should be consumed daily as a natural cure for lung infection Herbal tea from Thyme, Sage or Ribwort are also precious gifts from Nature.
Best Hot Immune Booster: Lemon, Ginger, Honey, & Cayenne Pepper
Fresh grated ginger, Juice of a pressed Lemon, Honey, and Cayenne Pepper added to hot water. Drink slowly. You have the Vitamin C with the lemon and it alkalizes the blood. Ginger is highly antiviral and heat generating. Raw Honey is antibacterial. Cayenne Pepper opens up the blood vessels and cleans the arteries. Important Tip: Rest and allow the body to heal, sleep and take good care of yourself, laugh and love a lot! This increases the healing process. Stay positive and nurture your mind with prayer, meditation and a good thoughts. Remember that what you focus on will grow, so focus on healing. Envision yourself as healthy, happy and fulfilled. This makes all the difference.
Sharpen your intuition and try to understand the language of your body. It is talking to you all the time. All you have to do is listen.
Learn more in my next blog article which will feature simple home remedies for skin infections and how to make your own natural pain killers.