If there is one thing that the military has taught
me it is how to get sick. I know it sounds crazy, but let me explain. Year
after year since the day I was born I have moved from one Air Force Base to
another. At 18 I joined the military and became a nurse and was given the
opportunity to see a million versions of me in and out of the clinic everyday,
all adjusting to the climates and conditions of their new duty station. Now as
a mother of 3, and a military wife, I am faced with taking my children in and
out of the clinic every time we get a new duty station. To be honest I
am sick and tired of being sick and tired. So, I decided to see what other
options are out there. Here's what I found:
Problem: I am having allergy attacks from my new duty
station, how can I acclimate without more meds?
Believe it or not, there is an answer to your prayers
it's as simple as Honey. Yes, you heard me correctly, you can actually sweet
tooth your way to a better breathing you. Locally farmed honey will offer you
a helping serving of those histamines your body isn't used to. This helps your
body adjust to the new pollens quicker. You simply add a couple tablespoons of
honey to your diet every day for about 2 weeks and I promise you will see a
difference. So, top your toast with honey, add a teaspoon to your hot tea, or
drizzle it over some warm French toast. Just enjoy your LOCALLY farmed honey
and feel better.
The Overseas Chest Crud:
So, your suffering from the I've moved overseas crud. You
probably feel like death warmed over, and unfortunately it can last for a few
weeks. What can you do that won't make sleeping or staying awake any harder?
Enjoy a cup of tea and clean your sheets with Eucalyptus essential oil. Start
your day with a cup of tea instead of coffee and end your day in clean sheets
tainted with eucalyptus essential oil. This will help break up your chest
congestion and resolve that sore throat. For severe cough attacks and severe
sore throats try the "Cough Shot" and most importantly do not smoke, if you do
smoke stop! If you can't stop right now make sure to smoke American
cigarette's. Cigarette's from other country's often contain charcoal filters
and different by products, even those familiar brands you are used to at home.
If you have to smoke, smoke American until you can kick the habit.
Chest Crud Tea;
1 packet pure peppermint tea
2 tablespoons pure honey
1 tsp. kosher salt
add to one cup boiling water, steep 2-3 minutes and enjoy.
Chest Crud Shot; (I have had this remedy many a time from
my Mexican grandmother who swears by it, I promise it will stop that cough
immediately)
1 heaping Tbs. or honey
1 pinch salt
1 tsp or squeeze of fresh lemon
1 pinch chili powder
Mix it up and swallow it down. It has a refreshing burn to
it. I recommend sucking the lemon afterwards. What can I say? It works!
Laundry wash: wash your clothes as normal and on rinse
cycle add 1 tsp. of eucalyptus oil. A nice bottle good sized will run about 12
dollars and will last forever. ** This can also be used in your humidifier in
place of Vicks or other unnatural chemicals.
Problem: The "Oh my gosh I have been cooped up in a c-130
jump seat for 14 hours ache";
The remedy for traveling space A, is simple: Epsom
Salts. They are dirt cheap you can find them at any wal-mart of overseas
grocer. Every BX/PX and commissary carries them. Dump the entire package of
that stuff in the bottom of your nice warm bath tub and soak for at least 15
minutes. Your skin with thank you as you become soft and silky. Your husband
will thank you for getting rid of those rough feet and your back will thank
you for remembering that no woman with child-bearing hips was meant to fit
into a jump seat of a c-130.
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