Dianne-TX Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 at all times so you can be ready to start combating illness, colds, flu, stomach bugs, etc.? What natural supplements can I stock up on to have ready? What have you had success with? Here are some I keep: Oscill... (I don't know how to spell it without looking) Vit. C Oil of oregano capsules echinachea various homeopathic bottles from Hylands Young Living oils (but we ran out too often and then I don't have the ones I need and they aren't cheap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Oscillococcinum (there ya' go ;)) Sinusalia honey/lemon throat lozenges Vit C, D echinacea nose strips I will give them Mucinex if they are severely congested. I also always have chicken in the freezer so I can make soup. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Oscillococcinum by the boxes Emergen-C vitamin drink packets Mucinex I have various other herbal and homeopathic stuff around but that is the what I most rely on for flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Just fresh air, extra sleep, and non anti-bacterial (is that a double negative?) hand soap for us. We don't get the flu shot, but we've never come down with it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) normal tylenol/advil type things advil cold & sinus tablets some kind of adult cold/cough syrup some kind of kids cold/cough syrup [i forget what kinds are up there right now] kids and i take a multivitamin every day ~ dh refuses, mainly because he took some vitamin thing i had a few years ago and turned out allergic to something in it and never found out what. eta: hmmm. were you only looking for people who do herbal/etc type stuff? i read your question as sort of a two part and was answering the "What do you keep in your medicine cabinet at all times so you can be ready to start combating illness, colds, flu, stomach bugs, etc.?" part of it. Edited October 26, 2010 by Gwenhwyfar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Everyone takes a daily multivitamin plus additional vitamin D. (I take additional iron and, when I remember, cal/mag as well.) Otherwise... Sodium ascorbate (vitamin C) a homeopathic "kids' kit" various essential oils occasionally we will buy over the counter meds, but they usually expire before we use them. I do try to make sure we have benadryl liquid, non-expired, on hand, but I don't always succeed. I don't keep lozenges but will go buy them when needed. Same with Robitussin or Mucinex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Things I always have on hand: Oscillococcinum Raw Honey Oil of Oregano Echinacea Samboucal Garlic I will purchase over the counter meds when we need them. I don't stock too much because it tends to expire before we use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 - Elderberry syrup (homemade) - Elderberry capsules and melts (for the kids) - in case I don't have any fresh syrup on hand - Emergen-C -Viru-Chord by Energetix (it's a homeopath tincture) - Clear liquids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Vinegar and cotton Neti pot w/ saline Saline mist Raw honey (seasonal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 - Elderberry syrup (homemade)- Elderberry capsules and melts (for the kids) - in case I don't have any fresh syrup on hand - Emergen-C -Viru-Chord by Energetix (it's a homeopath tincture) - Clear liquids How do you make elderberry syrup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 I got the recipe from a friend. I'm not sure where she got it to be able to give credit to the creator. Elderberry Syrup 1/2 dried elderberries 1 cinnamon stick 5 whole cloves 1 Tbsp grated ginger 2 cups water Put all ingredients into a saucepan, cover and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, bring down the heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Remove from heat, strain and stir in 1 cup honey. Store syrup in a closed jar int he refrigerator. Just 1 tsp a day to prevent coughs and flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Thanks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Emerg-C dried elderberries to make "tea" vit D saline nose spray Xylitol nose spray Xylitol fish oil throat coat tea powdered gatorade apple sauce/ cinnamon crackers/ pretzels . . . musinx ibuprofen Tylenol general cold medicine decongestant nose spray hand gel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 Let's see... Vit C Vick's vaporub Nyquil Sudafed (adult and child's) Motrin (adult and children's) benadryl (adult and children's) claritin and zyrtec (adult, and children's zyrtec) tylenol PM, excedrin PM, and/or motrin PM tiger balm immodium AD assorted herbal teas benadryl cream steroid cream Not the most natural home pharmacy, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 We don't really do anything out of the ordinary. I've only had the "real" flu twice, once when I was 16 and again 2 or 3 years ago. Each of my older two kids has had it once. If dh has ever had it, it was before we were married. If we were more susceptible to the flu and other airborne illnesses, I'm sure we would take more precautions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.