Well, it seems Winter has hit. Did anyone else miss fall? And, with this new weather pattern, it seems everyone is sick, sick, sick, and antibiotics are flying around like monkey's in OZ.
Not that antibiotics are bad, really, but as a society we seem to pop them like pez candy, and that is what's no good.
Take it from me, the worlds most chronically ill child, who chugged the amoxicillian like it was water, less really is more- sometimes you just have to look for it! My problems turned out to be most likely allergies combined with living in a cold & dry climate, plus a highly processed diet, and repeated doses of antibiotics at high levels, thereby inviting other infections of resistant bacteria & virus' to set up shop.
There are several, so simple things that you can do in your home to boost your immune system---->
* Turn of the humidifier, no seriously. Unless you religiously scrub it and your house on a daily basis, as it emits the vapor it also blows dust and mold spores all over, aggravating allergies and asthma.
-instead, put out several, pretty bowls filled with water around the house to increase humidity
* Stop with all the perfume & air fresheners. They can be very irritating to dry noses and make it worse, then it won't matter because your nose is so inflamed you can't smell anything anyway!
-instead, place out half of an onion on a plate or in a jar or mug. The onion will naturally attract all odor causing muck and release a slightly oniony aroma. As an added bonus, it will also suck up any floating germies. Seriously, put one by your bed or the kids bed next time there is illness, and watch how quickly the onion turns funky. Change the onion when it looks nasty and put a in a fresh one, watch how much longer it will last in a healthy house!
* Just stop with the antibacterial everything. All it is, is a low dose antibiotic that you are smearing on the largest organ of your body!
-instead, rely on the naturally occurring products found in nature with antibacterial properties!
tee tree oil, coconut oil, raw honey, garlic...... cheap & easy!
*Clean out the fridge and pantry! If you can't pronounce the ingredients, it contains more than 5 or 6 ingredients, or doesn't look like anything found naturally, get rid of it!
and then, read this: what really causes heart disease
** I am not a doctor and this should not be taken as medical advice. I do encourage you to talk to your chosen medical professional and research what you think is right for yourself. These are just some of the changes we have made in our home to make it healthier***
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