Magic Bullets....For Colds, Bugs & Flu

I've done a lot of research over the years on garlic - but it's not that I want to mention. It's the fact that I have taken oodles of garlic in one form or another to cure any infection, inflammation, upset, issue, problem or what have you....

I love this stuff!

This week the cold I had ended up moving into my sinuses and staying put. Of course for the first couple of days or so, I was so busy with Solstice and Christmas preparations that I was in a bit of denial about it all.

Then on my third day of feeling tired and headachy I knew I had to do something because it was now an infection in my sinuses. So, what does a Medical Intuitive do with a sinus infection? Mostly, I keep going, I did not change my Yoga habit or my holiday cheer (eating lots!) although I did alter the types of exercise I was doing.

And since I have long been steering clear of any type of medication or antibiotic (because I know these don't work and are the scourge of the earth, doing far more harm then good) - my medicine is always herbs, food, exercise, fresh air and rest when needed. 

With this is mind. I add raw garlic to the mix - over the years I have found it easiest to get it into me in guacamole on small crackers. And I have been known to take up to 28 cloves in a single day (tooth abscess) but usually 5 to 7 will do the trick.

My method is simple, take the garlic (must be raw, crushed, allowed to stand for 10 minutes) a few cloves (this week about 7 each day) and blend these into the guacamole. Eat this throughout the day (until I am tired of it!) and then sleep.

Within a few hours of starting this 'medicine' - my head starts to clear, and I feel better. But, I don't stop yet because 72 hours are key for the first round. Once I have done the first 72 hours then I take a break of a day or two and go right back for another 72 hours of garlic.

What I have found over the years (I have taken only garlic for everything from a uterine infection to kidney infection) is that the garlic has an intelligence of it's own. It has been shown to target the site of inflammation directly and starts working immediately.

Garlic is also a herb with powerful anti bacterial, anti viral and anti fungal properties. Yet, because it is a food your body treats it like that and it only goes after the 'problem' while not disturbing your internal balance of beneficial bacteria.

To accompany this I also increase and find ways to put more herbs in my diet - I might make a tea with lemon balm and this past week I added elderberry to the turkey stuffing, sage, thyme, rosemary, and fresh parsley to nearly everything....breads, rices, meats, fish and so forth. 

Each of these herbs (and foods) boost immune function and support the work of the body during the inflammatory process. 

There is always a better, safer and healthier way to heal your body while removing the source of the inflammation - instead of pushing it into the tissues (which is what modern medicine is known to do). Like any other dark energy (energy vampire), you want to draw it up and out while rendering it harmless in the process and there is not one thing that does this better then garlic.

April

Garlic Guacamole 

Food Tips Learned Along the Way

I am always thinking about food and of course have been around it for so very long, lots of time I have these things in my head and I never ever write them down. I just started to do that this week and so far here is a little list I have on the go right now....

Tips for Food and Eating

Don’t throw away anything – get a dog or a cat and feed your leftover food to them.

Food left to sit for awhile, usually tastes better, especially bean dishes, soups, stews and even porridge.

Every chance you get, sit to eat your meal - set the table, light a candle and appreciate your abundance. 

Be inventive and creative with your meals, don’t get into a rut and make the same meals again and again you can always use different vegetables, various beans, lentils, peas or types of fish and meat.

Buy as much food in bulk, organic and directly from the producers as you can. Be a regular at farmers markets. 

Anything you can grow, make or cook yourself, do so. It tastes better and you control the ingredients.

Don't make meat the central point of every meal, the majority of your food should come from plants. 

When travelling, take your own water, snacks and prepared meals with you, that way you won’t have to buy anything dodgy.

If you eat too much one day, fast the next day – you’ll feel better and give your system a chance to digest and recover.

In a spice mill or coffee grinder, you can make your own oat flour, ground spices, ground seeds, nuts and much more.

When using different types of flours such as oat, spelt, barley – you may have to adjust the amount of liquid as each flour absorbs differently. 

Eating and choosing organic foods are always best, of course when you can grown your own, you know all the goodness of the plant is not interfered with.

Add dried herbs at the beginning of cooking (I add turmeric, cinnamon to rice), but add your fresh herbs at the end.

Don't forget to add seaweed to your soup stock, for any beans and lentils you cook and even to rice. In place of salt this makes a nice flavour which will not toughen the food as salt can. 

Use herb scissors or a very fine knife for chopping fresh herbs – even distribution throughout the meal is better.

Use only fresh well or spring water in all your cooking and meal preparation – you will taste the difference. 

Include green leaves at least twice a week in your meals - there are bacteria in your gut who need these in order to thrive.

Plan your meals, carefully consider what you are eating and then notice how you feel after your meals. 

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We are fortunate in ways we will never fully understand - especially when it comes to food, learn to choose the best, eat for health and use your food as medicine for the body, mind and soul.

April

One of my favourite dishes - Roasted Stuffed Onions with feta cheese