So yesterday was a good and bad day. I spent a lot of time at the nearby nature park. Went horseback riding with friends and just, in general, had a great time. Bad news… I got a decent-sized splinter . I have been trying to get it out and came upon this as an idea for a thread.
So to post, just list what it treats and then what ingredients you use to fix it like:
Gargling with hot salt water and taking zinc supplements (50mg 2x/day) at the slightest indication of a scratchy or sore throat has prevented my kid from getting sick his entire four years at boarding school.
Not exactly scientific but no else in the family that follows the same protocol has been sick in over 10 years. However, less vigilant family members have had multiple illnesses.
Cough: honey with a little lemon, works better than any cough medicine I’ve ever used. As a swimming family, we always keep alcohol/white vinegar (1:1) mix on hand to prevent swimmer’s ear.
Chicken soup or chicken broth for sore throat or symptoms of cold or flu. This stuff is like a miracle drug. Very thankful that it does not require a prescription.
. I have been trying to get it out and came upon this as an idea for a thread.