Monday, March 29, 2010

What to do for hemorrhoids

Eat for the health of it.

No one wants to talk about hemorrhoids but when you have them you can't help but think about them, then you will be willing to ask for help or read until you find something that really works.

If they are really sore, I have used peroxide on them, I have saturated gauze with colloidal silver and I have used the over the counter hemorrhoid ointment and this works too. I have read about using a 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a glass of warm lemon water and drink twice a day. And to stop the bleeding, mix a few ounces cranberry juice and pomegranate juice and drink between meals.

Another procedure you can try is elderberry root, found at the healthfood store. Make a paste with warm water and the elderberry root and spread the paste on a piece of gauze and place on the hemorrhoids and keep it there for awhile twice a day.

You should add fiber to your diet. I take omega-3 fish oil, and eat fresh fruits and vegetables. You can do a sitz bath with warm water and a cup of witch hazel. You can also buy witch hazel gel from the health food store. Place some on a gauze and tuck it up there for a while.

One of the reasons that people get constipated is from taking certain drugs. I learned this when I had surgery a couple months ago. I was on Oxycodone and I nearly needed blasting powder.

If all of these helpful hints fail, you better get medical help.

If you learn to eat all natural foods, I am sure this will help. Now and then if you eat something that is not as easily digested, you can get bound up. I have trouble with chocolate and I really like chocolate so I have to be careful not to eat too much or remember to take at least three fishoil caps a day and drink plenty of water.

GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK by Teresa Thompson ISBN# 0-8059-6286-7 is available at: www.dorrancepublishing.com or phone # 1-800-788-7654 or at: Amazonbooks.com

I would like to recommend a very good novel 'Under Obligation' by Trishianna Rose Roberts ISBN# 1-58736-601-0. Available at: www.wheatmark.com or at: Abebooks.com or at: Amazonbooks.com

Laughter is healthy:

An old couple,Sally and Andy, celebrating their 60th. wedding anniversary decided to visit the old school where they had met and were childhood sweethearts. They walked around the school reminiscing about the good old days. As they were walking back to their house they came accross a bag of money that apparently fell from an armored car. Andy said, "We have to give this money back." Sally said,"Finders, keepers."

When they got home they counted the money and there was $50,000 in the bag. Again, Andy said, " We have to give the money back."

Sally decided to take the money and hide it in the attic.

The next day the police went into the neighborhood and went door to door asking if anyone had found a bag with money in it.

Sally said, "NO"

Andy felt quilty and said,"She's lying, she hid it in the attic."

Sally said, "Don't believe him, he is senile."

The officer turned to Andy and said, "Tell us your story from the beginning."

Ande said,"Well, when Sally and I were walking home from school yesterday...

The officers looked at each other and said, "Let's get out of here."

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Sour stomach relief

Eat for the health of it.

If you are bothered with a burning in your stomach, I know it's awful, (been there, done that)I started out taking precription Zantac and Tagament. I didn't like taking the drugs all the time so I decided to try Tums. A lot cheaper but then I was hearing that you shouldn't use them a lot but they were on my grocery list regularly.

A friend wanted me to try papaya and mix it with a little unbleached sugar and I also bought the juice in the healthfood store. I also tried the aloe vera, I mixed it with a little orange juice.I also ate a lot of licorice.These worked too. Eating early is a good idea too.

These did work for me but what I like using the best is radishes with my meals and I also drink apple cider vinegar. You can mix it with water or as I use it is with my health drink in my all natural cookbook, it is equal parts of all natural apple juice, all natural white grape juice, (I use the 64 ounce bottle of each and a 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, mix, and drink a half glass after your meal or more if you want to. It won't hurt you and it may even lower your cholesterol, I think that is what lowered mine and it stays down. I really like it and I drink it all the time.

Like I said the recipe is in my cookbook: GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK by Teresa Thompson ISBN#0-8059-6286-7 It is available at: www.dorrancepublishing.com or at: 1-800-788-7654 or at: Amazonbooks.com

If you are looking for a good interesting novel, may I suggest, 'Under Obligation' by Trishianna Rose Roberts. Available at www.wheatmark.com or at: Abebooks.com or at: Amazonbooks.com


Laughter is healthy:

A drunk goes into the restroom at a bar and after a few minutes a blood curtling scream comes from that direction, before the bartender could get to the door of the restroom another scream came from there. He opened the door and asked , "What's wrong? Your screaming is scaring my customers."

"Everytime I flush the toilet something comes up and squeezes my privates."

The bartender opens the door and takes a look and tells him, "You idiot, you're sitting on the mop bucket."

Saturday, March 27, 2010

before aspirin, was the willow

Eat for the health of it.

Before the aspirin was introduced for pain, the medicine man dispensed the bark of the white willow tree which contained salicin. Salicin is also an ingredient in aspirin. The ingredient SALICIN in the white willow tree bark is better because it does not upset the stomach like so in aspirin. You can find white willow tea or the liquid extract at the health food store. Never use white willow with alcohol.

Chamomile tea is relaxing and can calm headaches and quesainess.

Caffeine constricts blood vessels. If you drink caffeinated beverages regularly your blood vessels can overdilate when the caffeine wears off.

Other problems with caffeinated beverages is that it can cause lumps in your breasts. I had three lumps removed from my breasts and I was told not to drink caffeine in anything.

Stinging nettle tea is good for headaches; triggered by allergies that makes the sinuses swell and can cause pain. Use one heaping teaspoon of the stinging nettle (found in the health food store.)in a cup of boiling water, strain and drink.

Don't forget to eat healthy: You can do that by following recipes in my all natural cookbook, GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK by Teresa Thompson ISBN# 0-8059-6286-7 Available at: www.dorrancepublishing.com or call at: 1-800-788-7654 Or at: Amazonbooks.com

I also highly recommend a very good novel: 'Under Obligation' 1-58736-601-0 Available at: www.wheatmark.com or at: Abebooks.com or at: Amazonbooks.com This is truly a very interesting book to read. It will keep you interested to the very end.

Laughter is healthy: How do you pick your kids names?

A psychiatrist, conducting a group therapy session of 4 young mothers and their small children. He called attention by saying,"You all have obsessions."

To the first mother he said," I can tell that you are obsessed with eating, you even named your first child CANDY."

To the second mother he said, "I know you are obsessed with money. You have even named your child PENNY."

To the third mother he said, "You are obsessed with alcohol- you named your child BRANDY."

At this point the fourth mother took her son by the hand and said, "Come on Dick, this guy doesn't know what he is talking about. Let's pick up PETER and WILLY at school."

Headches are no fun

Eat for the health of it.

Are you bothered with headaches? Truthfully, I am not, but I have a friend that has them all the time. She takes so many pills, I think she really depends on them now. Some people get headaches when they are stressed, some maybe just riding in a car, especially in the mountains. Taking feverfew that contains parthenolides, the constituant that is in feverfew, helps. It appears to affect serotonin levels. Follow the directions on the label.

Just for the record, I am wondering if feverfew would also help a person with Bipolar dissorder. I know that Bipolar dissorder has something to do with low levels of serotonin. I will have to check this out. I know someone with bipolar dissorder.

Another suggestion for headaches is peppermint. Take peppermint oil and an equal amount of rubbing alcohol,mix together, use only one or two drops on your forehead and temples,wait for 15 minutes then massage the area for three minutes. Repeat three times a day.

If you take the time to figure it all out, you may discover that your main problem is eating foods with additives like MSG,HFCS, Aspartame, Splenda, Chlorine and other food additives, these are all chemicals and your body does not want them in there.

You may have to keep a record of what you eat and when you get these headaches. Unfortunately some people are allergic to natural foods too, like wheat, peanuts, eggs and soy products. But most of the time the allergies are related to chemicals that are added to food.

You need to call your doctor if you have headaches a lot, or if you have severe headaches or vomiting, stiffness, double vision or any sudden severe pain.

Eat all natural as much as you can. Natural foods are more satisfying and nutritious.
Try my all natural cookbook, GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK ISBN #0-8059-6286-7 Avaiable at: www.dorrancepublishing.com or you may order at: 1-800-788-7654 or at: Amazonbooks.com These are very good and easy recipes.

A good novel that is very interesting is: 'Under Obligation' by Trishianna Rose Roberts ISBN# 1-58736-601-0 Available at: www.wheatmark.com or at: Abebooks.com or at: Amazonbooks.com This book is based on a true story, the names have been changed to protect the innocent.



Laughter is healthy:

Four friends always spent a few days together- shopping, casino, massages etc.. After all the planning, two days before they were to leave, Margie, breaks the news that her husband did not want her to go.
2 days later the other three arrive at the Hotel and there sitting at the bar was, Margie, having had a few drinks, the other three asked, "How long have you been here?".

Margie answered,"Since last night. Yesterday my husband led me to the bedroom where he had scented candles all over the room, rose petals spread throughout the bedroom and on the bed and he had a pair of handcuffs and a rope. He told me to tie and handcuff him to the bed, so I did, and then he told me to do whatever I wanted to do, so here I am."

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Recipe for a hangover

Eat for the health of it.

This recipe was recommended for a hangover and they say it works. Just take a cup of hot water and add some honey to it; stir and drink it. Honey is high in fructose and sugar speeds the body's metabolism. Also dates are high in fructose. High in fructose means it is high in sugar not (high fructose corn syrup)(the bad stuff).

Ginko seeds are another way to speed the body's metabolism of alchohol. Maybe try a bloody Mary, that's tomato juice, vodka and Tabasko sause, Worcestershire sauce and a bit of red pepper. Also try some black strong coffee or a bag of ice or frozen peas on your head. It's important to eat, before and after. Try dandalion drops from the health food store, 30 to 60 drops three times a day.

Don't forget to try my all natural cookbook, GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK ISBN# 0-8059-6286-7 Available at: www.dorrancepublishing.com or at: 1-800-788-7654 or at: Amazonbooks.com

If you are looking for a good interesting novel, please try, 'Under Obligation' by Trishianna Rose Roberts ISBN# 1-58736-601-0 Available at: www.wheatmark.com or at: Abebooks.com or at: Amazonbooks.com This is truly an interesting book to the very end.

Laughter is healthy:

Last night as we sat watching TV, I told my children I did not want to live in a vegatative state, depending on a machine and fluid from a bottle.If that ever happens just pull the plug.

They got up, pulled the plug on the TV and threw out my glass of wine. BRATS!!

Are you losing your hair?

Eat for the health of it.

If you have a thick head of hair, you are so lucky. Although you could start losing it like a lot of other people. You could use products on the market but they may only cling to your hair, making it look thicker. Why waste your money? Try massaging your locks and then using your finger tips, tap your head all over for a few minutes now and then to wake up those hair follicles. Tap your scalp until it gets a little rosey indicating blood coming to the surface. You may have to get someone else to check it, I know I can't see on my head. I was worried a bit about my hair thinning because I had stopped using a multi vitamin and herb supplement but because of the herbs in it and I had to have surgery, I quit using it. I am going to start using it again now that I am on the mend and I am not taking all those drugs they want you to take. I am still going to try this massage using safflower oil. (massage for 20 minutes.)

Some helpful hints: You can use sage tea bags from the health food store. Make a tea with 2 tea bags in a cup of hot water, let it cool then poor on your hair after shampooing it. Rinse after five minutes. It is best to use it every day but at least 3 times a week. Take a good multi-vitamin, omega-3, eat cold water fish.

Shampoo with a product that contains polysorbate ( this will cut through the oiliness in your hair and will remove the buildup of hair sprays etc.)I will always remind you to eat all natural.

I had an experience today that really upset me because I am very allergic to High Fructose Corn Syrup; I ordered coffee at this restaurant and I asked for honey as I usually do because they don't have unbleached sugar and I am allergic to the bleaching agent in white sugar. The waitress brought a bottle (the little honey bear bottle) and I used it and then after drinking two cups of coffee, I picked up the little bear and read the ingredients and I was shocked, it had High Fructose Corn Syrup in it.

That should never happen because they are misrepresenting what is in the little bear bottle. I had never seen that before. I looked at the honey bear and I assumed it had honey in it. I'll live but they don't know what happens to me when I eat that poison.

If you are allergic to chemicals in the food you eat,or just to eat healthy, you may want to try my all natural cookbook: GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK ISBN #0-8059-6286-7 by Teresa Thompson - Available at: www.dorrancepublishing.com or by phone at: 1-800-788-7654 - Also available at: Amazonbooks.com

I recommend a great novel 'Under Obligation' by Trishianna Rose Roberts ISBN#1-58736-601-0 Available at: www.wheatmark.com or at: Amazonbooks.com or at: Abebooks.com

Laughter is healthy:

Little Suzie told her mom that the boys keep wanting her to do cartwheels, during recess, because she was so good at it.

Her mom says,"Don't do that anymore, they just want to see your underpants."

Suzie says, " Well I fooled them there because I took them off and put them in my backpack."

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Chew your food or cause more gas

Eat for the health of it.

We are all in a hurry so we have to eat fast and therefore your food doesn't get chewed up enough and that moves the food quickly into your colon, missing out on the digestive enzymes, this can cause gas buildup, then your bloated like a balloon. In most cases, you will end up with a great amount of gas that can cause upset stomach or a burning sensation.

A lot of people will pop those antacids and I was also guilty of that. They were a weekly staple on my grocery list. When I started to read that these antacids really were not good for you to eat all the time I started checking around and I found out that radishes have a lot of enzymes and enzymes are important for digestion and I started eating radishes and I still eat them and I don't use antacids at all. Another thing that really works for me is my vinegar drink,(Health drink) in my cookbook.

Dr. Oz had a guest on his show recently and she said that vinegar would help with burning in the stomach. I don't know what kind she was using but they told her that it doesn't work, but let me tell you I have used it whenever I get that burning in my stomach and it goes away. I have done it time after time and I also try to eat radishes with my meals. If I run out of radishes all I do is drink a small glass of my health drink and it's gone. I make my drink using apple cider vinegar, she may have used white vinegar.

The recipe is in my all natural cookbook, GRANDMA'S BACK TO BASICS ALL NATURAL MORE THAN JUST A COOKBOOK ISBN#0-8059-6286-7 by Teresa Thompson - Available at: www.dorrancepublishing.com - by phone 1-800-788-7654 - Also available at: Amazonbooks.com

I also would like to recommend a very good novel 'Under Obligation' by Trishanna Rose Roberts ISBN# 1-58736-601-0 - Available at: www.wheatmark.com or Amazonbooks.com or at: Abebooks.com

Laughter is healthy:

A Montana Rancher went to a farm house in the country and knocked at the door, a young fellow answered the door. The rancher asked the boy,"Is your dad at home?"

The boy answered that his father went into town for some shopping.

The rancher then asked the boy, "Is your mom at home?"

The boy answered that his mom went to town with his father.

The rancher then asked, "Is your brother, Howard, home?"

The boy answer that his brother had gone into town with his mom and dad.

The boy then asked the rancher,"Is there anything I can help you with? I know where the tools are if you need to use them. Or can I take a message?"

The rancher answered seriously,"I want to talk to your dad about your brother, Howard, about getting my daughter pregnant."

The boy thought a moment and said," You will have to talk to dad about that. If it helps you any, I know he charges $500.00 for the bull and $50.00 for the bore hog, but I don't know what he charges for Howard."