The Healthiest Winter I've Ever Had!
For the past at least 8 years and possibly longer every winter I get two really bad illnesses, usually one in June and then around Aug/Sept; they would wipe me out for 2 weeks of work each time and then at least another two to fully recover.
This winter was the first time that didn’t happen. I did catch one cold around exam time in June (which was stress induced) but with my new protocols I managed to skip days in bed, the runny nose and it just turned into a little cough.
The kids would usually tag team being sick for DAYS/WEEKS on end for the entirety of winter and this year all we had was 2 fevers which were resolved in 24 hours and one singular vomit.
There’s no one thing I did differently however I do think that a combination of the below played a part in us getting through winter unscathed.
Homeopathics:
I had never used homeopathics until this year and OH MY GOSH they were life changing. I purchased a Homeopathic First Aid kit and rewired my brain to not be dependent on pharmaceuticals as soon as anyone has any symptoms- which is hard to do initially! I now couldn’t live without it and I even took my entire kit with me on our family holiday.
I used homeopathics this winter to support coughs, colds, sore throats, croup, fevers, green snot and we used the flu support blend prophylactically to help prevent catching the flu.
Our most used remedies this winter were the cough trio from Healing Home and Body along with the flu support as a flu preventative.
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Vaccinations:
This was the first year our entire family didn’t get the flu vax, and it was the healthiest we have ever been…. Despite the “worst flu season on record”- Don’t they say that every year?
If you would like to read more about it you can download my free flu guide here:
My husband and I also did homeopathic covid vax detoxes and the kids did a homoepathic detox of the full childhood immunisation schedule they had received.
Herbal Medicine:
In autumn I stocked our medicine cabinet with homemade oxymels and I give them to the kids and myself as soon as we feel anything coming on.
I had a general cough and immunity liquid herbal mix made by a naturopath up for the kids and I also gave them that when any symptoms arose.
Other options that are great are the Kiwi health range and Rare Earth oils chest rub on chests or feet to help with fevers, coughs and congestion.
Nutrition:
I focused a lot on fueling our bodies with the highest quality food we could afford and tried to buy organic and pesticide free options where possible. If you would like to learn more about Eating Organic on a budget you can download my free guide here:
I hope you found these tips helpful and if you are in a cycle of non stop illness just know there are things you can do to break the cycle!
