This blog is a way of sharing the information and resources that have helped me to recover my son Roo from an Autism Spectrum Disorder. What I have learned is to view our symptoms as the results of underlying biological cause, which can be identified and healed. I say "our symptoms" because I also have a neuro-immune disorder called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

And, of course, I am not a doctor (although I have been known to impersonate one while doing imaginative play with my son)- this is just our story and information that has been helpful or interesting to us. I hope it is helpful and interesting to you!


Saturday, March 18, 2017

D.I.Y. Home Remedies

Making our own versions of commercial products such as personal care products, cleaning products, and OTC medications and treatments is one way to significantly lower our exposure to the harmful ingredients that are commonly in the commercial versions of these products.  Homemade products are often less expensive and may also provide more options for addressing our health needs.

GENERAL SOURCES

Body care recipes from Mountain Rose Herbs


HOME TREATMENTS

How to never have a serious poison ivy rash again

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) works better than antibiotics in many infections because it can penetrate biofilms to get at the pathogen easily, whereas antibiotics don't get through easily and therefore must be given in higher doses to address this.  Also, hydrogen peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen, and oxygen is a very powerful antimicrobial agent.  (From this video)  Keep in mind, oxygen can also increase oxidative stress.

According to Dr Berg, hydrogen peroxide also works well as a mouthwash.  Hydrogen peroxide is made by our white blood cells to fight off pathogens by destroying their cell walls and by oxidation. 

To gargle with hydrogen peroxide mix one part H2O2 with 4 parts water and swish or gargle it for 30 seconds.  It can also be used to clean cuts and scrapes, to remove stains from fabric, and even to wash vegetables (ratio of 1 part H2O2 to 4 parts water, soak veggies for a few minutes before rinsing them).

REPLACEMENTS FOR PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS


Baking soda and vinegar can be used as shampoo and conditioner.

DIY Herbal Soap Making From Scratch + Recipe

How to make your own lipstick

How to make bug repellent

How to make rose oil (or other flower oil)

How to make your own deodorant

How to make sunscreen

This is a recipe to make herbal lip balm

How to make your own hairspray

REPLACEMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND CLEANING PRODUCTS

A piece of aluminum foil can replace a dryer sheet for stopping static cling.

5 Ways to Green Clean with Lemon Essential Oil

Safe alternatives for cleaning the bathroom

REPLACEMENTS FOR OTC HEALTH AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS

 Recipe for homemade electrolyte drink

How to make calcium supplements from eggshells

How to make your own Vick's-style vapor rub
(For more on the harmful effects of Vick's VapoRub and why you would want to make your own, read this article)

 IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT

Using honey and mead to treat infections

Probiotics can be used to fight a sinus infection

This post describes how one person used ACV (apple cider vinegar) to remove a mole

This tonic made from garlic, raw honey and ACV is a general immune booster


NATURAL TREATMENTS

 How to use ear candles

Vaginal steaming to support the female reproductive system

 CLEAN AIR

This post has a link that shows you how to make a HEPA air filter out of inexpensive parts available at the hardware store.

NASA guide to plants that clean the air

15 House Plants You Can Use As Air Purifiers

Smudging eliminates harmful bacteria from indoor spaces

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