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Health–full Sink
This month cold, congestion, and flu remedies can be found floating in the sink. Some of these remedies may be a bit messy, not to mention odiferous. Be sure to let the other members of your household what you’ll be doing so they don’t grow concerned when they find you resting on the sofa, smothered in a smelly, healing concoction!
Ancient “Secret” Chinese Chest Congestion Remedy
Slice and roast several large onions, pour enough vegetable oil over the onions to cover them, and allow them to steep in the oven for 30 minutes. Put the onion mixture on a flannel cloth. Grease chest with olive and oil and apply the onion poultice to the chest. Cover to keep the poultice warm. Remove after 30 minutes.
Mustard Mask Makes You Feel Better
Add enough water to 1/2 cup of dry mustard top make a paste. Beat 1-2 egg whites and fold them into the mustard paste. Spread a thin layer of this mixture onto a warm and damp flannel cloth. Rub the chest area with olive oil and apply the plaster. Cover to keep the area warm. Remove when skin starts to redden.
Banish a Bad Cold’s Bad Breath
Sweeten breath during colds and flu. Chew fresh parsley during a cold or flu. This not only freshens the breath during a cold, but rids the mouth of any bad odor anytime. Parsley also gives us the extra vitamins needed while suffering through a cold or flu.
Sweet and Simple Congestion Remedy
Mix 1 cup warm almond oil with 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint oil. Massage the chest and back to relieve chest congestion. Keep warm and give plenty of peppermint tea to produce sweating. Remedy formulator Jude Williams says, “This works very well. My sister uses this recipe to treat her children when they have chest congestion.”
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