Cold symptoms related to constipation

I thought I would share with you all about the relation between constipation and cold symptoms. I was reminded of this today with my daughter.

Last night, my daughter was complaining of a sore throat and a headache. I rubbed peppermint oil on her throat (making sure to rub around her glands) and on her forehead. A little while later, her head stopped hurting but her throat still hurt. I figured she would go to sleep and I would see how she felt in the morning.

This morning, when my daughter woke up, I asked her how she felt. She said, her head felt fine but she still had a sore throat. As I was thinking of what my normal coarse of action is on a sore throat, it dawned on me to ask her if she was constipated. She said, she was and she had noticed it last night after dinner.

Without having to tell her (she knows the routine), she went to the refrigerator and poured herself some apple juice. She drank another glass before lunch. After lunch, she said, "I think I need to go to the bathroom." As soon as she walked out of the bathroom, she said, "Mom, my throat feels better already!"

When someone experiences constipation it is common to get cold like symptoms. Since the intestines are blocked up with toxins and can't eliminate, it will tax the other eliminating organs. Sometimes a person will get a headache, sore throat, lower back pain, skin eruptions, etc.

So, the next time you feel like your coming down with a cold, try to go to the bathroom and see if that doesn't help relieve the symptoms.



Dana

*Thanks to my friend Kim, who has taught me a lot on this issue and many others.

Natural Health Alternative to blackheads & boils

Disclaimer: I am not a health care professional, just a mom who has seen, heard, touched and smelled quite a number of health conditions to which I have been intrigued to find the causes and treatments of. This is knowledge of personal research and on the job training in my home. Please seek the advice of a true health care professional.

Since I am interested in natural health and home remedies I received a request to blog about this topic. I was asked for advice on the natural treatment of blackheads and boils.
Blackheads are caused from oil and dirt clogging the pores. I like to use tea tree oil for blackheads. Tea tree oil is a natural antibiotic and antiseptic. You can dab a tea tree oil soaked cotton ball on the area three times a day. This will keep the area clean and the oil at bay. Zinc is a good supplement to take because it is also a natural antibiotic and it is good for the oil producing glands. It is recommended to take between 30-80 mg daily but not to exceed 100 mg. You can also rub apple cider vinegar on the area which will help keep the area clean and the pH of your skin balanced.
Boils are infections that usually form in a hair follicle or oil gland. They are contagious and the pus that drains from them can contaminate the skin around it. I would use a similar treatment plan as for the blackheads. I would also apply colloidal silver (a natural antibiotic) to the boil. I would also recommend doing Epsom salts baths.
Drinking plenty of water and eating lots of fruits and vegetables are always recommended since these cleanse the body of toxins. Sweating is also a natural way to cleanse the pores. So, go get on your tennis shoes and break a sweat!

To your health,
Dana