My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! - Page 4

03-10-2009, 09:57 AM

I must agree with the mama who mentioned breastmilk! My youngest hasn't been sick yet and all the rest of us have had the gunk in one form or another...it is just amazing!

03-10-2009, 10:19 AM

So far this season DD1 and DH had the flu. Me and DD2 have not. Then a few weeks ago DD1, DH and myself all had the stomach bug, but DD2 did not get sick at all. I attribute that to her getting immunities toward it in my breastmilk. Same for when the other two caught the flu and we didn't.

musiclady · 03-18-2009, 05:26 PM

breast milk. My kids had the tummy but, and I know my 2 yo would have been in the hospital if it wasn't for the constant feeding around the clock.

CrunchySeaSalt · 03-27-2009, 06:52 AM

I ordered THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Enzymatic Therapy Esberitox -- 200 Chewable Tablets
Hyland's Calms Forte 4 Kids -- 125 Quick Disolving (for our trip)
Hyland's ClearAc -- 50 Tablets (teens)
Hyland's PMS -- 100 Tablets (teens again)

Hyland's C-Plus Cold Tablets -- 125 Tablets

Now I need to find Vitamix!!!

Ajani · 11-06-2009, 08:05 AM

I'm a bit late in the season, but I just added some dried elderberries to some bourbon (it's what I had on hand). I'll let it steep for a good month or more before straining it and adding honey.

Currently the kids are taking EFA's, vitamin C (Natural Factors chewables- no artificial junk in them, which was harder to find than I thought it would be), a multi chewable from Sisu and vitamin D drops. I need to get some astragalus, too.

I just took some wild oregano oil in water and put a dab in each ear, since my ears are feeling a bit itchy and congested, and I'm noticing a little congestion in my chest and nose. I also took a Zicam. And we have occilloccinum on hand, too. As well as ColdFX.

In the event of sore throats and coughs, I made up some slippery elm lozenges, and have more of the powder on hand for adding to warm cider or apple juice. It soothes the throat and calms coughs.

09-16-2010, 10:05 AM

bumping for the season

easygoinmomma · 01-24-2011, 12:58 PM

I just wanted to say thank you for this thread.

04-11-2011, 09:44 PM

Thanks for sharing ... looks like a great plan! Have you ever heard of immunical? (sp?!) My father's been using if for three years now ... it's an immune system booster he found out about from a nutritional doctor who's helping him fight cancer. It's really working for him, he's truly a walking miracle ... she reports that she too takes it as well as gives it to her young children. Not sure of their ages, but I think elementary aged children. I've not tried it because it's pretty expensive, but thought I'd throw out an immune system builder that maybe you hadn't heard of before. Best!

04-11-2011, 10:30 PM

I use prayer and positive thinking.

mummy2boys · 04-11-2011, 10:40 PM

I am glad I saw this today. We are coming into winter here in Australia and this is very timely for me.

Printing all 11 pages out for me to read later tonight

10-11-2011, 08:05 PM

What a great list

happyhousewife · 03-18-2012, 01:16 PM

This is a wonderful list. I have 3 right now that are coughing and we are going to get started asap!

Elora · 10-13-2012, 10:10 AM

thank you for taking the time to put this thread together

thanks to those who were bumping it and linking it. it has been very helpful to me!

Ms_Dahl · 10-14-2012, 09:52 AM

This thread is so informative!!

I was wondering how these 2 compare:

Echinacea and Astragulas vs Echinacea and Goldenseal

Why choose one over the other? Is there anything that combines all 3?

Reva · 01-19-2015, 02:08 PM

I logged on today just to find this thread.

Bumping b/c it's good stuff.

03-10-2009, 09:57 AM	#46
happyfamily Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I must agree with the mama who mentioned breastmilk! My youngest hasn't been sick yet and all the rest of us have had the gunk in one form or another...it is just amazing!

03-10-2009, 10:19 AM	#47
Raspberries Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! So far this season DD1 and DH had the flu. Me and DD2 have not. Then a few weeks ago DD1, DH and myself all had the stomach bug, but DD2 did not get sick at all. I attribute that to her getting immunities toward it in my breastmilk. Same for when the other two caught the flu and we didn't.

03-18-2009, 05:26 PM	#48
musiclady Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 529	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! breast milk. My kids had the tummy but, and I know my 2 yo would have been in the hospital if it wasn't for the constant feeding around the clock. __________________ Mum to 5 yo, 9 yo and 12 yo

03-27-2009, 06:52 AM	#49
CrunchySeaSalt Rose Trellis Fighting APD and hoping to win soon! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,540	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I ordered THANKS!!!!!!!!!! Enzymatic Therapy Esberitox -- 200 Chewable Tablets Hyland's Calms Forte 4 Kids -- 125 Quick Disolving (for our trip) Hyland's ClearAc -- 50 Tablets (teens) Hyland's PMS -- 100 Tablets (teens again) Hyland's C-Plus Cold Tablets -- 125 Tablets Now I need to find Vitamix!!! __________________ Typos due to my thoughts going faster than my fingers. I am sure you get my gist though ESTP Mother to: L - 21 J - 19 S - 7 J -

11-06-2009, 08:05 AM	#50
Ajani Rose Trellis Learning what I'm called to believe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 3,153	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I'm a bit late in the season, but I just added some dried elderberries to some bourbon (it's what I had on hand). I'll let it steep for a good month or more before straining it and adding honey. Currently the kids are taking EFA's, vitamin C (Natural Factors chewables- no artificial junk in them, which was harder to find than I thought it would be), a multi chewable from Sisu and vitamin D drops. I need to get some astragalus, too. I just took some wild oregano oil in water and put a dab in each ear, since my ears are feeling a bit itchy and congested, and I'm noticing a little congestion in my chest and nose. I also took a Zicam. And we have occilloccinum on hand, too. As well as ColdFX. In the event of sore throats and coughs, I made up some slippery elm lozenges, and have more of the powder on hand for adding to warm cider or apple juice. It soothes the throat and calms coughs. __________________ ISFP (Fi Se)- The Artist Married to my high school sweetheart (possible ISTJ) The Boy - 04 (ETJ) Little Miss - 07(IFP) *My Edible Journey* Come share food with me. ~ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." ~

09-16-2010, 10:05 AM	#51
Raspberries Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! bumping for the season

01-24-2011, 12:58 PM	#52
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I just wanted to say thank you for this thread. __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

04-11-2011, 09:44 PM	#53
bethycoach Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! Thanks for sharing ... looks like a great plan! Have you ever heard of immunical? (sp?!) My father's been using if for three years now ... it's an immune system booster he found out about from a nutritional doctor who's helping him fight cancer. It's really working for him, he's truly a walking miracle ... she reports that she too takes it as well as gives it to her young children. Not sure of their ages, but I think elementary aged children. I've not tried it because it's pretty expensive, but thought I'd throw out an immune system builder that maybe you hadn't heard of before. Best!

04-11-2011, 10:30 PM	#54
Marrrg Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I use prayer and positive thinking.

04-11-2011, 10:40 PM	#55
mummy2boys Moderator in We'd Love to Meet You, Let's Talk, High Need/Spirited Children, Joyous Homekeeping, and The Cookbook Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 16,038	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I am glad I saw this today. We are coming into winter here in Australia and this is very timely for me. Printing all 11 pages out for me to read later tonight __________________ Alysia Married to the love of my life Mama to 2 wonderful boys Waiting to meet 3 in heaven 2/2005, 5/2007 & 8/2011 Striving, with God's help, to be a gentle mother each day

10-11-2011, 08:05 PM	#56
littlefirewise Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! What a great list

03-18-2012, 01:16 PM	#57
happyhousewife Rose Garden Constantly striving to be a gentle mother. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East TX(the Ark-La-Tex) Posts: 4,002	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! This is a wonderful list. I have 3 right now that are coughing and we are going to get started asap! __________________ Child of the King ISFP Married since 1994 Mama to DS1- 13, DS2- 9, DS3- 6

10-13-2012, 10:10 AM	#58
Elora Deactivated Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 16,426	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! thank you for taking the time to put this thread together thanks to those who were bumping it and linking it. it has been very helpful to me!

10-14-2012, 09:52 AM	#59
Ms_Dahl Rose Trellis Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,026	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! This thread is so informative!! I was wondering how these 2 compare: Echinacea and Astragulas vs Echinacea and Goldenseal Why choose one over the other? Is there anything that combines all 3?

01-19-2015, 02:08 PM	#60
Reva Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,458	Re: My cold/flu season secret weapons, please share yours! I logged on today just to find this thread. Bumping b/c it's good stuff.

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