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Friday, August 5, 2011
The Healing power of Breastmilk
The other day I noticed a pimple beginning to appear, so I rubbed a little bit of my milk on it and the next day it was gone. When I told my daughter, she was completely grossed out, yet I pointed out to her that she is not afraid to put a chemical manufactured at some strange location on her precious skin. Also, I had to point out that the milk that came from my body nourished and enabled her to grow and be the healthy person she has been for the last (almost) 15 years. Of course, she argued that she drank my milk as a baby (until she was 1 y/o and thought she was too big for it) and that food has helped her for the rest of the time. Without a strong foundation and nourishing beginning, she wouldn't have the immune system that (until we got mold in us) kept her healthier than most kids I know - no common illnesses, not even flu, no allergies, or any other health problems!
Breast milk has so many healing properties and is used for a variety of ailments:
Eye infections / Conjuctivitis ("Pink Eye"): Squirt into the eye. Do this as frequently as possible until healed. If the baby/child doesn’t allow you to squirt breastmilk into his eye, then do it while they are sleeping. Squirt around the crease of closed eyes, then gently lift the lids to allow the breastmilk to seep into the eye.
Sore/cracked nipples: Rub into nipples after feedings and air dry.
Scratches/Scrapes/Cuts: Squirt & clean wound first with the breastmilk; then apply some more on wound and air dry. This is really great when on outings where no ready water supply is available. If the cut is on the lips or mouth area, healing will be easy for a breastfeeding baby or child.
Mosquito bites / Ant bites: Squirt on bite and rub in. Helps to stop the itching.
Ear infections: Squirt or pour into sore ear
Acne / Eczema / Diaper rash: Wash skin with water, then apply breastmilk all over. Air Dry.
Facial Cleanser: Apply breastmilk on face & wipe clean.
Sore throats/Mouth Sores: A baby/child that is still breastfeeding can benefit by directly nursing. If not, drinking a cup of expressed breastmilk will help.
Stuffy noses: Squirt into nose and suction or squeeze out as you would with saline.
If you have an older child/spouse who is sick, give them some breastmilk. It's a great immunity booster!
Any other uses you have tried?
Breast milk has so many healing properties and is used for a variety of ailments:
Eye infections / Conjuctivitis ("Pink Eye"): Squirt into the eye. Do this as frequently as possible until healed. If the baby/child doesn’t allow you to squirt breastmilk into his eye, then do it while they are sleeping. Squirt around the crease of closed eyes, then gently lift the lids to allow the breastmilk to seep into the eye.
Sore/cracked nipples: Rub into nipples after feedings and air dry.
Scratches/Scrapes/Cuts: Squirt & clean wound first with the breastmilk; then apply some more on wound and air dry. This is really great when on outings where no ready water supply is available. If the cut is on the lips or mouth area, healing will be easy for a breastfeeding baby or child.
Mosquito bites / Ant bites: Squirt on bite and rub in. Helps to stop the itching.
Ear infections: Squirt or pour into sore ear
Acne / Eczema / Diaper rash: Wash skin with water, then apply breastmilk all over. Air Dry.
Facial Cleanser: Apply breastmilk on face & wipe clean.
Sore throats/Mouth Sores: A baby/child that is still breastfeeding can benefit by directly nursing. If not, drinking a cup of expressed breastmilk will help.
Stuffy noses: Squirt into nose and suction or squeeze out as you would with saline.
If you have an older child/spouse who is sick, give them some breastmilk. It's a great immunity booster!
Any other uses you have tried?
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Recipes
Any good ones out there that I can try/share with vegetarian options.... Let me know. Also, If you need any ideas, I may have a few...
Feng Shui
I have been getting a lot of requests for information on Feng Shui lately - for health, conception, finances, etc... so I will add links as I find them and research through personal resources when requested...
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Hypothyroidism and the Nursing Mother
I have Hypothyroid and am nursing and not a big fan of taking any chemicals - especially when I am nursing.
Although I am still fighting the mold illness, I do feel like my thyroid is down right now and am going to nutrition smart to get the alternative therapies for Hypo.
I know what all the reports say about the prescription meds - safe to use when nursing; trace amounts that do not affect the baby - ummm, any amount will affect the baby! My second daughter's thyroid was messed up and had to be tested every couple of weeks for the first six months of her life b/c of MY meds!!!
I don't want to suffer the side effects in my health, either. Lately I have been far more tired, sluggish and delayed - but that could be Mold Illness, too!!!
So, my question to all of you is....
What would you do?
Risk the chance of causing harm to your child's endocrine system for life, or cause an imbalance in you that may result in something - or nothing, depending on what you do to naturally remedy the situation?
Although I am still fighting the mold illness, I do feel like my thyroid is down right now and am going to nutrition smart to get the alternative therapies for Hypo.
I know what all the reports say about the prescription meds - safe to use when nursing; trace amounts that do not affect the baby - ummm, any amount will affect the baby! My second daughter's thyroid was messed up and had to be tested every couple of weeks for the first six months of her life b/c of MY meds!!!
I don't want to suffer the side effects in my health, either. Lately I have been far more tired, sluggish and delayed - but that could be Mold Illness, too!!!
So, my question to all of you is....
What would you do?
Risk the chance of causing harm to your child's endocrine system for life, or cause an imbalance in you that may result in something - or nothing, depending on what you do to naturally remedy the situation?
Friday, July 1, 2011
Couponing
Yes, I coupon and I am proud to say it. I like to save and use coupons on anything I can. I am a FAN, but I am not a "Swiper". I like to keep it fair and get what we need and share my coupons with others who truly need them - Especially families!!
Here are a few links I like to use that help me and I really hope will help some of you, too....
Addicted To Saving - Facebook
Southern Savers
Coupon Divas
There are TONS more, I know, but these will help get you started and help get some freebies. Also, All You is a great place to get free stuff. They have a daily give away and if you sign up, they will send you an e- reminder everyday.
I will add these to my resource list and more, but go ahead, get started on those savings now!!!
Here are a few links I like to use that help me and I really hope will help some of you, too....
Addicted To Saving - Facebook
Southern Savers
Coupon Divas
There are TONS more, I know, but these will help get you started and help get some freebies. Also, All You is a great place to get free stuff. They have a daily give away and if you sign up, they will send you an e- reminder everyday.
I will add these to my resource list and more, but go ahead, get started on those savings now!!!
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