Saturday, March 9, 2013

nest notes{current fave health products}


 

   
last year it seemed we were sick every single week.
SO FAR, this year we have been fortunate enough to maintain our health for most of this cold & flu season.
a couple of weeks ago we had our 1st sniffles of the season, nothing to bad though other than a mild sore throat &nasal yucks.
we got a jump start on the season with these products
(& healthy foods!)
1. yogi echinacea immune support tea (Fresh & Easy) & tons of hot liquids.
 
2. emergen-c (Costco size jumbo pack)at least one pack a day.
 
3. clean well warm vanilla hand sani spray. (Fresh & Easy) cleans hands & kills germs without all the yuckie ingredients. (actually smells more like thyme)
 
4. fisherman's friend lozenges(Amazon)these concentrated tablets are amazing at clearing nasal passage ways & soothing sore throats.
 
5. LOTS of raw garlic thrown into everything possible (paired with (olive)oil or fat to prevent stomach upset).
i even used both of these both of these raw garlic methods to cure an ear ache. within 20 minutes of using the whole clove in my ear the pain subsided & with the garlic oil it was almost completely gone the next day. super happy about this one since i get a earache with my hormone induced migraine every month.
 
other tips:
*decreased sugar consumption
*warm brothy soups with raw garlic added last, ginger & fresh herbs
*hot liquids i even drink mugs of warmed water, lemon water, ginger water or combination
*plenty of rest
*layering & bundling up
*sunlight & fresh air (open windows for a few chilly minutes, or go for a walk in the sunshine & fresh cool air).
 
fave winter beauty products here

Sunday, March 3, 2013

...these became part of that child








 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 






3.2.2013 Buccaneer Beach Oceanside
 
the schooners, the waves, the clouds,
the flying sea crow, the fragrance
of salt marshes and mud, the horizon's edge.
these became part of that child who went forth everyday
and who now goes and will always go forth everyday.
 
Leaves of Grass - Walt Whitman