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 Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 9:57 pm
Nurse_lady Nemone I don't know about the cactus juice thing, I was reading a desert survival book (which is now with my husband in iraq) and a lot of kinds of cactus are pretty crappy for you and will actually cause diarrhea or dehydrate you more... I think that the inside of the pads of prickly pears and their fruit, barrel cactus (not saguaro), and the stalks (and only that part) of ... agave plants I believe they're called are a few of the only ones that are good for you if you need water in the desert. And I think that its in the sahara that they have these gourd things, I don't remember what they're called, and they have water in them you can drink. There's also some kind of tree in some of the deserts that you can get water from the roots, I don't remember what it was though. Aloe pulp is actually bad for you too, it can cause diarrhea. Once I get the book back I'll have to read that section again and give you guys the low-down on where to get water if you're lost in the desert. Hi, here in Canada you can purchase catus juice that is organic and food grade & apparently good for you. Aloe gives some people diarrhea for a few weeks when they first start taking it because it actually detoxifies the bowels, of course you need to be sure you are taking certified organic aloe juice or gel that is food grade , not the stuff you get at the drug store for sunburns. We use it all the time. we also apply it externally for soft skin. if your skin is really sensitive it can make it pink the first few times as it heals. It's a fantastic herb. Cool, I hadn't heard of that. Maybe when I'm not pregnant I'll try it. Maybe it will help clear all the drugs I know they're going to give me out of my body. I really despise taking drugs. They make me feel dirty on the inside.
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 10:41 pm
Do you think aloe would help excema? My best friend has it on his hands, and has tried everything, including homemade soaps, bergemot oil, and others...
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:45 am
Malkut Do you think aloe would help excema? My best friend has it on his hands, and has tried everything, including homemade soaps, bergemot oil, and others... Worth a shot. Also, try Gold Bond Medicated Lotion. (Like the powder, only lotion!) I have... something... that makes my hands peel every season-change (spring and fall) and they itch like there's no tomorrow, making me scratch them raw. It stops the itching and whatnot- so its worth a shot. Its sort of expensive, though, like six bucks a bottle or something.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:55 am
Taking oil from evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) also known as evening star, can sometimes help eczema. They sell it in pills.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:37 pm
Malkut Do you think aloe would help excema? My best friend has it on his hands, and has tried everything, including homemade soaps, bergemot oil, and others... My hubby gets an exema type rash in the winter. we get pure organic aloe gel ( not the cheap junk you get in drug stores for sunburns) but rather a good one from a health food store. we use Lil of the desert brand , and he puts it on every day. It takes the rash right away and I'd definately give it a try for excema too.
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:51 pm
Kyoki Marie Zero_2005 again, that is why i don''t recomend it...and why i don''t use it enless it''s unbearible...
(And you can buy willow-bark at any store that sells herbs... I don''t recommend getting your own, just because you can kill the tree if you do it wrong, and you can also get the wrong willow tree and poison yourself. Never collect your own herbs unless you -know- what you''re picking and how to pick it.)
And Zero, I know what EMS and an EMT are, I was just surprised. I didn''t know you were a professional! ^-^ (*has a deep and abiding respect for all EMT''s, especially since her accident.)ASA is acetylsalicylic acid, which comes from refining willow bark. any type of asprin can cause stomach irritationand should not be used by anyone under 20 with a fever as it can cause Reyes syndrome ( bad!) Ibuprofen ( brand names like advil etc) work the best for me when I''m desperate enough to take any painkillers. It should not be taken by people who are already on blood thinners, as it can increase the effects and increase clotting time. A normal healthy person would probably not bleed to death but a person on blood thinners who cut themself badly could lose too much blood. The other choice is acetaminophen ( like Tylenol) which can cause itching in some people. Zero, you are an EMT ? that''s cool, and surprising as your bio says you are only 17. In Canada EMTs and first responders must be 19. I know this as my fellow is a first responder / volunteer fire fighter in his spare time. Must be different in the US ?
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:09 pm
I have tons of long thick hair too, I seriously suggest as soon as you feel hot and sick, rinse your hands off with cool water, then put a damp paper towel on the back of your neck.. those two places will keep you much cooler. If you end up with a migrane anyway, take your hair down, and smell pepermint, and lavender.. those two will cure queesyness, and headaches.. keep your eyes off the computer for a few minutes too
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:12 pm
MadGoddessDagan I have tons of long thick hair too, I seriously suggest as soon as you feel hot and sick, rinse your hands off with cool water, then put a damp paper towel on the back of your neck.. those two places will keep you much cooler. If you end up with a migrane anyway, take your hair down, and smell pepermint, and lavender.. those two will cure queesyness, and headaches.. keep your eyes off the computer for a few minutes too smelling peppermint oil is great for headaches, I forgot all about that one - thanks !
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:13 pm
Tammy: Wow, good thing you're here. heart I wish I knew what you know. *will be going to school for nursing once she gets home*
Jeri: ^-^ You made it! heart
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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:37 am
Low blood pressure plus easily overheating indicates a need for salt. I know salt is evil... but it is also necessary for the body to function. You need to add some salt to your daily intake in the summer along with lots of water. Iced tea (home made notthe comercial stuff) is good to add a small amount of salt to, and ALTERNATE with plain or lemoned water. The tannins in the tea are good. Take 2 plain tea bags, 4 cups of water, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and some lemon slices, put togeter in a large glass jar and set in a sunny place for at least 2 hours. Mix well and chill.
Putting your hiar off the nape of your neck in a bun is also a good suggestion as well as wearing 100% coton clothing (it "breathes" better than synthetics) Also in the evening if you are feeling nausious, a cup or two of hot tea can help, once you are in a cool place. (again the tannin in orange peako tea is useful.)
Throughout the day make sure you have at least some salt in you snack, add a sprinkle of salt to some veggie sticks, have cheese and crackers, or a sports drink like power aid or propell. You have low electorlyte levels and need the soduim to make your brain work right. It sounds odd butthis was given to me by my doctor (western medicine not alternative) to help prevent me from fainting from low blood pressure all the time. My every day BP is 100/70, and can drop as low as 90/50... I have gotten so good at predicting it from how I feel I tend to surprise nurses and EMT's with how accurate I am.
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 7:02 am
Thanks for all the suggestions. whee
A few days ago I actually got my hair cut; although it's still longed, it was thinned some so much of the weight is gone.
I've been drinking more water lately as well, and using the lemon juice idea.
But I think I'll try to incorporate more salt into my diet.
I live with my parents right now, and we don't have much salt with our food because they both have high blood pressure.
So I got used to not eating much salt.
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Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2005 12:52 pm
Dark Shamaness Thanks for all the suggestions. whee
A few days ago I actually got my hair cut; although it's still longed, it was thinned some so much of the weight is gone.
I've been drinking more water lately as well, and using the lemon juice idea.
But I think I'll try to incorporate more salt into my diet.
I live with my parents right now, and we don't have much salt with our food because they both have high blood pressure.
So I got used to not eating much salt. If they have high blood pressure, then try just tapping a little salt onto your food before you eat it. (just a little, of course).
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Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 10:42 pm
I would begin with one teaspoon and see if that is enoug salt. I would pre measure the extra salt I needed each day and use that rather than just go with a shaker as I did not know exactally how much I was getting, unless I measured every time. I found that helpful.
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Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2005 9:47 am
Krystlanna I would begin with one teaspoon and see if that is enoug salt. I would pre measure the extra salt I needed each day and use that rather than just go with a shaker as I did not know exactally how much I was getting, unless I measured every time. I found that helpful.
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Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:58 pm
You can try alternating water with fruit juice (100%, no sugar). Much healthier than gatorade. If you take ibuprophen or any other painkiller, eat food with it because they can cause stomach problems over the long run and food will buffer the effects.
If you have regular migraines, you could look into feverfew. It can prevent them.
Don't increase your salt intake if you have high blood pressure.
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