What’s In Your Cabinet?

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Sure, you’ve got aspirin and a few bandaids in your medicine chest but it’s best to be prepared for the worst. Do you really want to go shopping when you’re sick?

Heart Attack/Stroke

  • Cayenne Pepper(Capsicum) can save your life on the way to the hospital. 5 to 10 dropperfuls of the liquid extract or heaping spoonfuls (mixed with water) if all you have is the powdered spice.

Food Poisoning

  • Bentonite Clay acts like a magnet to attract the nasties that are causing the purging. Most people think they have stomach flu when they’ve really been eating tainted food. Seafood restaurants are the worst offenders so if you’re going out for fish that might be past it’s prime, take 1 tablespoon of Bentonite before you leave the house. Also effective for salmonella and e.coli bacteria.

Hangover

  • Activated Charcoal works wonders for a hangover along with some Ginger or Peppermint for the nausea. Charcoal is used in hospitals for drug overdose patients and works nearly as well as Bentonite. Ginger and Peppermint are also good for morning sickness. See how getting drunk and pregnancy go together?

Bug, Spider Bites, Burns, Sprains/Wounds

  • Bentonite Clay is also good externally as a mud pack. Just mix it into a paste with a little water and apply it on the bite, sprain, burn or wound. Wrap a damp towel around it to keep the pack moist for about 30 minutes. Repeat with a new pack if necessary. It’s amazing how the clay takes the pain away.

Toothache

  • Clove Oil can really help with the pain until you can get an appointment with the dentist. The oil is best but you can also use the cloves from your spice rack. It’s anti-bacterial properties fight the infection and provide some relief. Just soak with a cotton ball and apply to the affected area. Repeat as needed.

Indigestion/Acid Reflux

  • Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking Soda neutralize the acid. Mix 2 tablespoons of ACV and 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with water in a tall glass. You’ll need room for all the bubbles this concoction produces.

Lice, Pinworms and
other Creepy Crawlers

  • Tea Tree Oil is best for head lice but you can also use the Clove Oil you already have on hand. Combine 1 teaspoon of the tea tree oil with 4 tablespoons of Olive Oil. Alternatively, add 10 drops of oil to a dollop of shampoo. Leave either mixture on the hair and scalp for 20 – 30 minutes, then comb out the nits. You’ll also need Diatomaceous Earth to sprinkle on your mattresses and to take internally for extra protection. One tablespoon of organic food grade DE daily for adults ( 1 teaspoon for kids) will also kill pinworms. Also good for pets!