"Bird Flu": 9 Natural Ways to Heal your Coop

Tis the season to be sneezin'...Coughing, Aching, Stuffy-Head, Fever, and I WISH I could Rest...so here are a few items I use to get through Cold & Flu Season....Naturally.

  1. Manuka Honey

Manuka Honey: Medicinal Uses, Benefits - WebMD

2. NutriBullet & Dr. Schulze's SuperFood: When its hard to even think about eating, a cold smoothie can always do the trick. Not to mention pack a powerful punch of Vitamin C & Nutrient Dense Foods-while still being delicious & easy on the throat. Stay away from dairy (creates more mucus) instead try: almond, rice or soy milk! 

Dr. Schulze: SuperFood, Detox & Cleansing Herbal Remedies

3. Homemade Chicken Veggie Soup: Another way to Soothe the Throat... warm bowls of yumminess (and nutrients). Chicken Veggie Soup II Recipe - Allrecipes.com

4. Lemon Elixir: My Go-to-Cold-Remedy

Juice of 2 Organic lemons

2 Cloves Crushed Garlic

Gypsy Cold Care Tea

Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

Organic Agave or Honey

Drink HOT

(Sometimes, I like to add Bourbon)

5. The Honest Company: Breathe Easy Rub, helps to naturally loosen congestion The Honest Company

6. Dr. Schulze's Air Detox: Made from 100% Pure Essential Oils that disinfect & purify the air

7. Over-the-Counter Natural Remedies: For the Kids & for you, to help get you through DAY & NIGHT (*always remember to read labels, as some medicines aren't appropriate for every age)

8. Feeling Cooped-up: Make Blanket Tents & Pillow FortsThe Kids can rest their bodies, while imaginations soar...

Blanket Tents

9. And finally...REST!!!!!

*I am not a doctor, just a Mama who likes to choose a Holistic approach as my first course of action. As always, please consult with your family doctor first * ...Here's to your Good Health!