Tummy Upset
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Bed Rest and No Food by Mouth
Fasting when the tummy is upset is commonly practiced. Our bodies tell us it must first empty what is there to make it feel better. Over-exerting during a stomach upset can cause symptoms to worsen. Always stay hydrated with water to prevent dehydration.
Water Therapy:
Natural remedies must be understood well. Remedies are but ‘aids’. The bulk of the fighting is being done by our own immune system. Water Therapy or Hydrothermal Therapy can promote circulation in the body. It can stimulate or it can relax.
Hot FOOT BATH :
Prepare
water as hot as you can take in bucket or pale
Method
Lie or sit in relaxed position
Dip feet
Begin Tummy Compresses
— Traditional Hydrotherapy
Tummy COMPRESSES:
Prepare
bucket of hot water & several larger towels (or thermofore moist heat pad)
bucket of ice water & two medium or small towels
Method
If need to stimulate:
Hot Moist Heat: Towel or Moist Heat Compress(Thermofore) - 3min over back and tummy
If use towel, can layer plastic, then another towel to trap heat.
Change to Cold Towel or Compress briskly
Wipe Dry !
Repeat 3x
REST, Hydrate with water
If need to relax or calm:
Warm Moist Heat: Towel or Moist Heat Compress(Thermofore) - 6-10min over back and tummy
If use towel, can layer plastic, then another towel to trap heat.
No cold, just cool off naturally after taking off the compress if want to repeat.
Wipe Dry !
Can repeat 3x-7x as needed.
REST, Hydrate with water
— Traditional Hydrotherapy
On the Head:
Prepare (when no tub)
use the cold bucket and small towel
Method
keep heat cool
can place cool towel over sinus and neck as well
— Traditional Hydrotherapy
Healing Drinks
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Detox Activated Charcoal Drink
1 tsp-tbsp activated coconut or hardwood charcoal powder
1 tsp-tbsp ginger powder (helps reduce constipation from charcoal, adds zinc)
1 cup warm water or room temperature
Mix: drink in empty stomach if possible!
up to 3x/day if sick
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Soothing Onion Broth
1 peeled Onion
*Pre-crushed Garlic 2-6 cloves
Dash of Pure Salt (celtic)
-3-5cups WaterBring to boil, simmer on med-low for 15-20mins before your first cup!
Drink in empty stomach. If evening time, ~2hrs prior sleeping.
Anti-inflammatory Essential Oils
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Oregano Oil
Spicy and Strong (must be pure)
Methods:
STEAM INHALATION
2 drops EO on spoon or in boiling water
If Spoon, Dip into boiled water and inhale over the spoon
If In Water, inhale over the boiling water (1-2cups) : best if cover over head and steam with a sheet
Inhale gently the infused steam for 5-10mins
*Prevention 1-2x/day
*When Sick, every 2 hours
*pregnancy, use whole leaves only
Very strong, best to avoid oral consumption
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Eucalyptus Oil
Refreshing Scent
Methods:
STEAM INHALATION
2 drops EO on spoon or in boiling water
If Spoon, Dip into boiled water and inhale over the spoon
If In Water, inhale over the boiling water (1-2cups) : best if cover over head and steam with a sheet
Inhale gently the infused steam for 5-10mins
*Prevention 1-2x/day
*When Sick, every 2 hours
*pregnancy, use whole leaves only
Consume with Olive Oil & Charcoal
semi-full one tablespoon of olive oil, mix a little activated charcoal, 1 drop of Eucalyptus oil
*pregnancy, use whole leaves only
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Thyme Oil
Spicy and Soothing
Methods:
STEAM INHALATION
2 drops EO on spoon or in boiling water
If Spoon, Dip into boiled water and inhale over the spoon
If In Water, inhale over the boiling water (1-2cups) : best if cover over head and steam with a sheet
Inhale gently the infused steam for 5-10mins
*Prevention 1-2x/day
*When Sick, every 2 hours
*pregnancy, use whole leaves only
Very strong, best to avoid oral consumption
*pregnancy, use whole leaves only
Natural Anti-Viral & Nutritional Supplementing
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Black Cumin Seed
With Food. Avoid while fasting if irritates your stomach.
Powder: 1 spoon honey + powder, chew and swallow slowly up to 3x/day
*if taking frequently, dilute honey into water to reduce.
Oil: 1tsp-tbsp every 3x/day
Capsules with Oil: as instructed on bottle
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Oregano
Overall potent anti-viral & anti-inflammatory.
Tea Leaves: steep in hot/warm water and sip
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Cayenne
Stomach ache and pepper does not seem to go well together. But Cayenne is different. It has the ability to heal stomach ulcers per research due to its ability to inhibit acid secretion.
It can help with ulcers, upset stomachs, cough and even potentially stop diarrhea. ”Capsaicin” in cayenne is the helper of healing.
Cayenne Tincture: purchase a type with vegetable glycerin to avoid alcohol. Take several drops
Cayenne Powder + Olive Oil: mix and take a small amount
*alcohol tinctures, let the alcohol evaporate before use. this is not ideal for an emergency situation
An Opportunity for Lifestyle Change
Diet: Anti-inflammatory
Meat and Dairy: avoid, indefinitely
Grains: avoid, temporarily
Nuts: avoid, temporarily
Oils: avoid, indefinitely
Processed foods: avoid, indefinitely
Pseudograins
soak or soak & sprout
Quinoa, Kaniwa, Amaranth, Buckwheat, Teff, Sorghum
♥ Cook with onion, garlic, a little pure salt and water.
Seeds
soak or soak & sprout
Chia, Flax, Sunflower, Pumpkin
♥ Turn into butter in food processor to add to meals, or sprinkle over your meals
Whole-Plant
eat whole, not processed
Raw Veges: Lettuce, parsley, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers
♥ Red onions, lemon juice, pure salt: mix and let sit for a little bit. Use as salad dressing.
♥ Adding chopped parsley, both regular and Italian variety, makes the salad refreshing
Cooked Veges: spinach, kale, chard, broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, carrot, squash
Herbs: all sorts
Fruit: berries, grapes, coconut, lemon, lime, passionfruit, papaya, kiwi, pineapple, banana, orange
More than Physical Health
Sunshine, Fresh Air, and Exercise
Outdoor Time
♥ Get at least 1-hr of outdoor time a day
♥ Doing a walk outdoors is the best way to get all three done in one go.
♥ Weekends go out in nature. Hike in the forest. Walk by the coast.
♥ If you can, live in the country closer to nature.
Hug
♥ Hug your loved ones 10 times per day. This increases the blood oxytocin levels.
Chew
♥ Chew your food, think 100 times, for better digestion, better absorption.
Breath
♥ Sitting or standing, goal is relax shoulders so it doesn't go against nasal breathing
♥ Legs slightly apart
♥ Relax the whole entire body especially shoulders
♥ Then breathe into the nose only with lips sealed
♥ Nasal breath down deep to the toes, to relax and expand the whole body
♥ Any time of day same breathing exercise if get anxious or feeling stressed
♥ Feels great to do it when waking up, before getting out of bed, lying down
♥ Nasal breathing allows for the full lung to be utilized
♥ Nasal breathing promotes healthy stimulation to the limbic system
**Why are we not breathing normally? Our lifestyle and diet choices (less to no breastfeeding, mashed baby food vs natural whole hard foods)have inhibited the airway development (childhood) which caused compensatory/bad breathing habits to develop. Other reasons can be circumstantial mental emotional stress.
Pray and Read the Bible
♥ When God commanded us to rest once a week (Sabbath) and have our daily manna (Scripture Prayer), it was for our sake.
♥ I personally witness around me people who are anxious and cannot have peace. Fear overcomes them due to worldly expectations that is so hard to meet, and at current, the pandemic is causing irrational fear.
♥ I had my moments of uncertainty in the beginning of this pandemic. As a result, I was doing devotions in Scripture and prayer, twice as long as usual or more, and was reassured by God that He is the One who is in control.
♥ I would love it, besides all of the wonderful remedies God has provided for us, if all of you could experience this same peace and confidence.
♥ See www.fnlforchrist.com for encouraging daily devotionals that has given me courage, confidence, and health in Christ.