Remedies: First Aid

Sunburn - apply undiluted vinegar to the burn. Also applying fresh aloe vera directly to the burn will assist in relieving the burn.
Upset stomach - take two teaspoons apple cider vinegar in water.
Mosquito bites - apply vinegar onto the mosquito bite. Sometimes aloe vera can assist in relieving the itch as well.
Ear infection - use a cotton bud to aply vinegar onto the affected area.
Warts - apply half apple cider vinegar and half glycerin onto waters daily.
Dandruff - massage vinegar into your hair, wait a few minutes then wash it out. After a few days you should have little or no dandruff.
Too much chilli - dab some vinegar on your tongue.
Body odour - use vinegar.

Remedies: Asthma

Introduction
I have never had asthma. So I can testify that I do not know personally what works and what doesn't. All information here is based on a testimony of a friend, a testimony on the Internet, based on a scientific study, published in a newspaper, noted by a trusted doctor in alternate health, or other means not listed above. Always research therapies before you try them.

Possible Solutions
Wild cherry bark tea. It has been reported that some have completely stopped experiencing asthma attacks after taking this daily. It is supposedly also good for coughs and bronchitis.

Go on a preservative free diet. A preservative - antioxidant 320 or BHA has been noted on the website http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info to be a cause of asthma in many people. They note testimonies from individuals who removed this additive from their diet and had the asthma symptoms also disappear. Note that this is based on the failsafe diet which can be tricky to follow. According to the website if you make just one mistake and take a preservative that was not intended, you may not receive an improvement.

Note: The fail-safe diet is a low-chemical elimination diet recommended by the Australian Royal Prince Alfred Hospital - free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers - for health, behaviour and learning problems.

Remedies: Washing vegetables and fruit

Use lemon juice with salt and water. This creates HCL which will assist in washing off pesticides and such.

Remedies: Stomach acid reflux and heartburn

Introduction
I have not to my knowledge had an issue with stomach acid levels. I also do not consider myself an authority on the subject.

So what is acid reflux and heart burn
An authority on the subject however is Jonathan V. Wright MD who has written some books on the subject. Read http://www.tahomaclinic.com/heartburn.shtml for some information on the subject. Also read the book that Jonathan has written on the subject called "Your Stomach -What is really making you miserable and what to do about it".

A suggested remedy from the Internet
If you are suffering low stomach acid levels, take a HCL supplement, or create your own HCL by mixing lemon/lime juice/or apple cider vinegar with magnesium chloride/salt, and a protein meal. The food acid reacts with the magnesium chloride to form hydrochloric acid and magnesium citrate. This helps activate digestive enzymes and provide acidity in the stomach. Use one teaspoon of lemon or lime juice (or less of cider vinegar) to half a teaspoon of magnesium chloride in cold water.

Further stimulate the digestion by taking bitters following a meal.

Remedies: Teeth and Gums

Introduction
A good place to start is by reading at http://mizar5.com http://mizar5.com/3things.html http://mizar5.com/mothring.htm and http://mizar5.com/keyes.html

Overnight
Over a night time, bacteria can become active and multiple in the oral region. To prevent the bacteria from causing damage over this 8 hour period, Rinse xylatol around your mouth each night before going to bed. Rinsing xylatol through the mouth and teeth can also help ro relieve a toothache.

Cleaning protocol
Floss. Seriously. This gets rid of items that may get stuck between teeth which may cause disease in the gums. Flossing around the gums can also decrease plaque buildup around the base of the teeth.

Take a toothpick and chew a bit on one of the pointed ends until it's soft and no longer sharp. Then take that point and trace around all your gums so that you gently push back the gums as you trace them. Do this once a day. This helps remove excess bacteria from just under the gums at the base of the teeth.

Gingivitus and gum problems
If you have receding gums or gingivitus try opening a capsule of CoQ10 each day and brushing your teeth with it.

Mouthwash
Try gargling with 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide and some water. 

If you have a cavity and teeth hurting
Use colloidal silver or xylatol to kill the bacteria.  I found making sure you swish xylatol around you mouth before you go to bed sets you up for the night, and you may wake up in the morning with the hurtin gone.

Remineralisation
Add mineral and nutrient dense foods to your diet.  Also add silica and MSM.

Whitening
Dip your brush into some 3% hydrogen peroxide and brush your teeth. Over time this will remove the stains and whiten your teeth.

A toothpaste recipe
1/2 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate.
A few drops of 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide.
1/2 teaspoon xylatol

I am still trying to find a substitute for sodium bicarbonate.

Freshen the mouth
Chew gum leaves! These have a pleasant aroma and also provide antibacterial properties.\

The Toothbrush Tree
This is a natural tree that is popular in South Africa for cleaning teeth. It is recognised for having a number of properties that may help protecting teeth. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvadora_persica for more details.

Remedies: Energy

Try taking bee pollen. This provides great energy as well as 'prowess'.

Remedies: kidney stones

Asparugus is known as a kidney stone remedy from a long time back. Just boil asparagus in water and eat!

Remedies: Pain and aches and suffering

Almonds
Almonds are known as the aspirin nut. They contain salicylates which is the same pain relieving ingredient in aspirin. Take 10 or 15 almonds if you are in pain and they may help you feel better!

Tart Cherries
Cherries - these are well known for their pain reducing abilities and I believe there are studies supporting it too. They contain a strong anti-inflammatory.

Raisins and Gin
Soaking sulphured raisins in gin.  This really didn't do anything noticeable for me.

Green Lipped Mussel Powder
Green-lipped mussel powder is a great anti-inflammatory ground from the green lipped mussels of New Zealand.   If taken consistently over a number of months. I recommend this for long term pain such as neck and back pain. This works very well for me personally when taken consistently (every single day) for a very long period of time.

Digestive enzymes
Enzymes - when taken apart from food - act as an anti-inflammatory.  I take one of these capsules every single day.  When you take with food, it will also assist with digestion.

Lemon rind
If you have a headache then rub lemon rind on your temples and tie a cloth on your head.

Thyme and Rosemary Oil
Thyme and rosemary oil may be rubbed on the temples if you are getting a headache.

Ginger
Ginger is used in Asia to treat joint pain, cols, indigestion, and muscle pain including osteoarthritis. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory. Use a ginger compress on painful areas, or make ginger tea, or even just eat it raw. Note that ginger is a blood thinner.

Fish oil
Omega 3 is an anti-inflammatory of sorts.  Take squid which is very high in DHA and combine with krill oil which is great at getting into your cells.

Chamomile
Use chamomile tea topically to assist in wound healing, and also relieve itching and rashes.

Remedies: Cholesterol

Here are some remedies for cholesterol.

Avocado - can lower your cholesterol by up to 42%. This is due to the content of Omega-9 fatty acids and a compound called beta-sitosterol.

Dr. Mercola's view on cholesterol is at the link below.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/10/making-sense-of-your-cholesterol-numbers.aspx

Cures and remedies for constipation and diarhea

Ever had a pain in the stomach or somewhere around that region? Often it is because your body needs to pass junk out of the system, but it lacks the fiber and the enzymes to do it.

Nopal Cactus Powder
Nopal cactus powder is my number 1 go to when I have constipation.  It is very high in fiber and works when nothing else does.  I will take anywhere from 1 to 2 teaspoons in water or a smoothie depending on the severity.

Psyllium Husks
Phsyllium husks are my number 2 go to.  If you don't have nopal cactus, mix a tablespoon of psyllium husks in a full cup of water and drink.

Green powders (spirulina, chlorella, barley greens, marine algaes, etc)
Take a cup of water with a teaspoon of green powder. It tastes disgusting but within 30 minutes you will hopefully feel the need to go.

Water
Drink plenty of water.

Vegetable Smoothies
Blend up a number of raw green vegetables along with apple. The combination of fiber and enzymes from the raw food will greatly assist your body in doing what it needs to do. The best recommendation is to make a habit of doing this every day.

Stay away from processed foods. To me this means minimising bread, food in tins, and anything that is not in its most natural form. Processed foods lack the enzymes your body needs to pass it through and out of the system.

Chewing
Make sure you chew your food properly, this makes it easier for your digestive systems to do their work.

Mango Peel
Mango peel is high in pectin which can assist in getting the system moving again.

Resistant Starches
Resistant starches can be found in whole grains, beans, peas, and room temperature pasta (hot pasta does not contain resistant starches).

Guava leaves
Guava leaves in hot water make a tea that is good for relieving constipation.

Fresh Green Coconuts
If you have constipation for longer than 24 hours, you should be concerned about losing electrolytes quicker than you can replace them.  This can actually be dangerous.  As you drink water you are quickly diluting your body of the electrolytes and the sugars that it needs to function properly.  To prevent this, you can make a solution of water, sugar and salt according to some correct instructions (I don't provide these instructions) or buy a heap of fresh green coconuts and drink these several times a day - according to your state of dehydration.

Constipation can be relieved by taking more soluble fiber.  A bit of pshyllium husks can help out here but go easy as you don't want to interfere with your systems while you have diahrea. 

If you have diahrea for more than 24 hours or if you have other symptoms such as feeling faint you must go to your doctor to have this checked out. 

Remedies: Immune support plus cold and flu

Flu prevention
At the very first sign of cold or flu, even if you only suspect you might be coming down with something, mix up two cloves of chopped garlic with a tablespoon of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon. You can even add some pollen to this mixture if you don't have allergies to such things.

At the very first sign of cold of flu, try gargling and supplementing with grapefuit seed extract.

Also at the first sign of infection, put three drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in each ear.

Throughout the flu and supporting the immune system

Immune system can be supported in a number of ways including: -

Taking Epicor
Taking selenium (2 brazil nuts a day gives you your selenium requirement)
Take echinacea
Take garlic with cinnamon and honey
Take olive leaf extract
Take Quercetin -a flavanoid that lowers histamine levels and assists in reducing symptoms. Quercitin can be found in dark green leafys, and red onions, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, grapes, apples and chia seeds.
Take vitamin D if your reserves are low (most likely the case in Winter)
Take zinc acetate supplemented. Zinc Acetate is 100% usable by the body and can almost halve the period of a flu. All other forms of zinc are practically useless.
Take soaked cinnamon (strain it and take only the liquid)
Throughout the day, sip water with lemon juice in it. The water should be filtered. Noone wants to drink heavy metals and chlorine while they are sick!



Sore throats
To alleviate the sore throat that may follow, suck on Ginger or steep ginger in hot water to make ginger tea. This can be flavoured with lemon or honey to taste.

Add two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a cup of warm water . Gargle a mouthful and spit it out. Swallow a mouthful. Repeat this process until it is all gone.

You can also try putting two teaspoons of vinegar into a humidifer.

Blocked nose
If you suffer from a blocked nose, put a teaspoon of salt in a small amount of water. Rub it around the inside of your nostrils, then sniff it in. This can often clear up the most stubborn of blocked noses! In fact, this is the only remedy that has worked for me 100% of the time so far.

Coughing
Combine Wild Cherry Bark with Coltsfoot and horehound to combat whooping cough. Take Wild Cherry Bark tea to assist with coughs and bronchitis, as well as asthma.

Wheezing can also sometimes be controlled by heating up some peppermint oil and water in an essential oils burner.

Try mixing half cup apple cider vineger, half cup of water, a teaspoon cayenne pepper and 4 teaspoons of honey. Take a tablespoon before bed and whenever you have coughing fits.

Antihistamines
When your immune system finds something that it thinks should not belong in your body, it releases chemicals including one called histamine. This can cause real symptoms such as itching, coughing, and sneezing. Histamines however are required for your brain to function correctly and you to get a good nights sleep. Antihistamines can therefore be a bad idea to be taking all the time.

On the Internet I have found some natural histamine suppressants that should not have as significant side effects as taking drugs.

Marshmallow Root – Used in traditional European cough medicines, it’s known to relieve irritation of mucous membranes and helps the body expel excess mucus.

Burdock – Both the seeds and the root help soothe the mucous membranes. It’s also used to treat colds and sore throats.

Acerola Cherry – Considered a “superfruit” because there is so much vitamin C in each one (8 times more than an orange), this cherry is excellent as a natural antihistamine.

Capsicum – While also loaded with vitamin C, capsicum has lots of quercetin, as well.

White Pine – Also known simply as pine bark, this herb eases congestion and stimulates circulation. It’s also a powerful antioxidant.

Strep Throat
Eliminate all dairy from the diet. This has been known to prevent strep throat!

Breaking down the mucus
There are a number of teas such as marshmallow root tea that can assist in breaking down mucus. Another option however is to take chicken soup. This contains an amino acid called cysteine which assists in thinning the mucus. So yes, chicken soup can be helpful when you have a cold!

Eucalyptus Oil and peppermint oil are great in a compress or inhaling in hot water and will assist in clearing congestion.

The below recipies I found somewhere on the Internet.

To rub into the chest when a child has a cough or bronchial infection.

1 drop lavender essential oils
1 drop tea tree essential oils
1 drop niaouli essential oils
1 drop sandalwood essential oils
25 ml of jojoba oil

For the start of a cold or flu: -

4 drops tea tree
2 drops sandalwood
4 drops lemon
20 ml sweet almond oil
Apply to the throat and chest area twice daily.



Immune Support
The below information is based on testimonies given by friends, on the Internet, by alternate health doctors who have personally acheived healing in a number patients, by scientific studies, and other means not listed above. I am providing this information as-is, and not as an authoritative source on the subject. I do however consider personal testimonies to be more powerful proof of remedies than scientific studies that are often poorly conducted and/or interpreted based in the desired outcome of the study.

Potential supports for the immune system
The following are some remedies for increasing the immune system.

Vitamin D - this is possibly the most crucial vitamin for the human body. Vitamin D is most easily synthesized by the body through exposure to the sun. Vitamin D is known to work in almost every organ of the body, and is indicated for immune support, as well as cancer prevention, and prevention of flu and cold. People usually fall sick during the winter due to low Vitamin D levels, and not due to the cold. Cancer is more proliferent as you move away from the equator, as there is less exposure to the sun.
Echinacea
Epicor - this is a proprietry extract with an interesting history. I have tried it on and off and it does appear to shorten the duration of colds. I plan to try this all through winter one year and see what the results are.
Beta Glucan - This is supposed to be a miracle substance for the immune system.


Cancer prevention?

This is Father Zago's recipe:

3-4 large aloe arborescens leaves
1.1 lbs. of pure honey—avoid honey labeled synthetic or refined. (The honey is the carrier for the aloe.)
2-3 Tablespoons of grappa, whisky, cognac (pure alcohol, wine, beer and liqueurs cannot be used). (This ingredient is considered a distillate responsible for accelerating the cleansing process and dissolving ingredients in the aloe that our bodies are unable to fully absorb.)


Take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day for 10 days.  Have 10 days off.  This apparently can assist with cancer and immune support.

Glutathione
This is produced within the body but can also be taken as a supplement.  Research has apparently shown that people with more of this live far longer lives than their counterparts.

To increase your glutathione:
1. Eat sulphur rich foods such as garlic, onions and cruciferous veges such as broccoli, cauliflower and kale.
2. Take whey protein - this is used by the body as the building blocks for glutathione.
3. Exercise.
4. Take N-acetyl-cysteine
5. Take ALA.
6. Take your B vitamins (eggs, meat, etc)
7. Take selenium.  A brazil nut a day should do it.