As you know, I was sick in November. I did go to the DR and started getting better almost immediately. I was told that it could take 2-4 months to actually completely get over bronchitis.
!!!! I finished the cough syrup 2 weeks ago - the hard coughing is back, but don't think budget will stand up to another scrip of that...
Now, I've got the start of my "normal" sinus stuff. A cold, if u will, for now. I started trying OTC meds - but since can no longer get pseudoephedrine easily, and the stuff I was using seemed to be making me "worse" (side effects), I've stopped. For the sinus headache - a hot, dry compress. Blowing my nose. Steam via shower, hot water to drink, hot broth/soups. Vicks on chest, hot compress on lower back when can't get warm (no fever according to thermometer).
I don't have all the ingredients to do some different "natural" concoctions and Larry is NOT thrilled I'm even looking at some of these different recipes. Currently drinking LOTs of water (both iced and hot) - sometimes flavored w/ honey, cinnamon & lemon juice (or lemon wedges). Craving oranges, lemons & tomatoes and glad we have access - for the first time we ordered a case of oranges and the whole thing is actually gone BEFORE Christmas (mostly by me!) - none to chickens or compost. Very unusual...
So anyone use/make Elderberry syrup, Master Tonic, Fire Tonic, Onion poultice? What about essential oils? Other brews, tonics that you would suggest a "newby" start with before going "hard-core homesteader" products? What has worked for you - in the sinus department and in the chest department. I'm tired of the debilitating headache (close to but not a migraine) and passing out from hard coughing...
I do realize that just like other drugs, there are different reactions or non-reactions. Just looking to know if anyone I "know" has used any of this type of product and how it has worked for you.
Seriously looking into getting the ingredients for Master Tonic right now and making it up. For best results it has to sit for at least two weeks, but could puree part of the mix and use it right away...
Larry doesn't support my interest in essential oils or these "new" recipes and these days that really undermines my confidence- especially when I'm not feeling well. So looking for how it works and pointers... It would be soooo nice to have this god-awful cough at least a little quiet again for Christmas Eve. I will have to drive myself to our daughter's like I did at Thanksgiving and don't want to drive off the road again like I did then. Scared the be-jeebers out of me.