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Low grade infection echinacea not helping

Posted By Gillian (Andalusa, Spain) on 10/02/2013

I have a low grade infection, not mono, feel exhausted and achey, taking echinacia, it's not helping, feel hot and very tired any ideas? Thanks Gillian

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 10/02/2013

Dear Gillian,

Since Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is a great anti-viral, I would consider trying that. As much as one Tablespoon three times a day. But if you are not used to it, you might want to start with less and see how you do.

Vitamin C to bowel tolerance - Take it until you get loose bowels and cut back a bit. This gets rid of all kinds of sicknesses. 1 teaspoon ascorbic acid plus 1/2 t. baking soda in a glass of water (5 grams of Vitamin C in this) taken several times a day.

Vinegar Tea - 2 Tablespoons each of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 Tablespoons Honey in a mug. Add hot water. Drink several times a day. My teens ask for it because they know it helps them.

If your stomach can tolerate it, 1 clove of garlic crushed up, taken several time a day is a great antibiotic and it is also antiviral. You can take it in honey, or in hot water like a broth.

Again, if stomach permits, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper in some water or broth a couple of times a day.

I gave a lot of options so perhaps you will have a couple of things on hand you can try. With my family, I just keep trying stuff until they get better.

Hope you are feeling better soon!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Lloyd (Charlotte, NC) on 10/02/2013

Hello Gillian,

Low grade infection you say and echinacea didn't help... OK... Try colloidal silver. A tablespoon twice daily on empty stomach. If in sinus you must irrigate with the silver solution.

Replied by Toourlady89 (Hayward, Ca) on 10/03/2013

Another natural cure that I found very effective for viruses is Oil of Oregano in capsule form. Take 1 capsule twice a day with food. It helps much faster than Echinecea. Viruses are under control within 3 days if you start taking it early. Only take it to a max of 3 weeks and only if needed, not as a continuous preventative.

Replied by Gillian (Andalusa, Spain) on 10/04/2013

Hi, I was told oregano oil is extremely hard on the stomache, so I did not take it. I have all kinds of gastric/digestive trouble. I feel completely exhausted and my stomache feels sickish too, loose stools kind of achey. I got an immune spray with schisandra, ginger etc. Too soon to tell if it is working. I used magnesium on my skin, sprayed a solution of half mag oil and half water all over my body, esp neck and shouldres also belly etc. The pain got worse and digestion is worse. My sleep is awful. Any ideas? Thanks, Gillian

Replied by Mike (Denver, Colorado) on 10/04/2013

Gillian: You can try a probiotic. Home made water kefir is best.

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 10/05/2013

Dear Gillian,

So sorry you are still feeling poorly.

Whenever my family has any digestive distress, charcoal is our "go to" remedy. It helps settle the stomach, helps with loose stools and diarrhea. If you have some type of virus or bacteria in the gut, it should help.

You can mix one or two teaspoons of activated charcoal powder in a glass of water and sip it over the course of an hour. (I use a straw and stir eveyr so often.) Or you can take 4 charcoal tablets or capsules several times a day. Charcoal should always be taken with plenty of water as it can be constipating, but that is generally not a concern when you have loose stools.

Please keep us posted.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 10/05/2013

Gillian,

I forgot to mention peppermint essential oil. It is cooling to the body. (You mentioned feeling hot. ) You can rub a drop or two onto the bottom of your feet. I have seen it help reduce fevers. (Lemongrass works well for fevers, too. ) I also like to rub peppermint essential oil on the back of my neck when it feels still and it cools me off. (But some like to dilute it some before using it on the head. )

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Gillian (Andalusa Spain) on 10/18/2013

The low grade infections seems to have gone. However, I am still utterly exhausted and in terrible pain in neck and shoulders. I am still have lots of stomach distress. I tried charcoal and it gave me loose bowels. I am taking vitamin B and D and probiotics and have started magnesium glycinate and a supplement for my adrenals, but so far no relief from the pain and still very bad insomnia. I tried Mag oil on the part that hurts and it made it worse. The worst part is the pain. Any ideas? Gillian

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/19/2013

Gillian, maybe you can try Blackstrap Molasses. The really black stuff, not the brown, runny one. In Spain the company is called "El Granero" that makes the good stuff. It's very thick and black.

START SMALL!!! Take maybe 1/2 teaspoon in a hot drink to melt it down (just keep stirring). After a few days of one drink a day, try 2 a day, and later a whole teaspoon each time.

If it helps, you will feel it probably in less than a week, and if nothing changed in about 2-3 weeks, than try something else. But it cannot hurt so it's worth a try.

Replied by Mike 62 (Denver, Colorado) on 10/19/2013

Gillian: Enzymes have more electons than protons. Cooking denatures enzymes. When people eat cooked food all the cells of the body give up electrons so the organs can make digestive enzymes. This lowers the electrical energy and overworks the organs. Organic and grass fed food have more nutrients and less pollutants than regular food. The best thing that you can do is eat raw organic produce, raw grass fed animal products, soaked raw organic nuts and seeds, and raw ferments. For pain take herbal extracts that contain cox-2 inhibitors. For insomnia take vanilla bean.

Replied by Cheryl Donelon (Cleveland, Ohio) on 05/09/2014

Vitamin C daily 1000 mg. Preventative. More needed during cold season 1000mg 2-3xday. Garlic is great back up if it does not interfere with currant meds.. (blood thinners)
The best... Grapefruit seed extract (natural antibacterial, antifungal, anti parasitic, antiviral) (I like tablets) Online amazon.com Taken at first sign of any oncoming illness (sneezes, throat tickle, cough, congestion. ) Will kick it out. And lessen duration and severity. (Always go to Dr.If symptons worsen, never self diagnose) Take for full week after feeling better. I havent need so much as otc meds. Best when taken at first sign.. But will still help.. Just takes longer. Homalayan salt pipe.. Daily salt therapy (google benefits ) prevents many airborne, respiratory illness. I have chronic bronchitis.. And have used these with much success. No appointments, no prescriptions. There is no reason to get TB or pneumonia.. Salt therapy disinfects respiratory system at the source. However.. If illness sets in rapidly, I repeat.. Go to doctor. C can help boist immune system while on prescrptions also.. Help them work better. You would have to check on interfence with the othe remedies.

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