Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Dabbling in Natural Remedies, Yippeee

It's been a really long time since I've blogged something remotely serious. It's so easy to post a music video and feel moderately productive ;) But alas, I'm back and will try to be much much better at filling the internet with my non-sense.

Today I was given some pretty terrible news; because of lame insurance rules, I am on a one-year waiting period for my "pre-existing condition". I get that this is their way of avoiding paying for my doctors visits and meds, but seriously? However, rather than pouting, crying, and shouting at the far-off insurance company, I'm doing what any sensible person would do -- researching natural supplements and yoga styles that will have to suffice. I'm really quite hopeful and excited too; if I can somehow find something that can work that doesn't involve pumping my body full of junk, I'd be thrilled.

My new found herbal-remedy hobby has been quite amusing, really. When researching herbs I found this little gem: It works as a natural aid for many nasty conditions we'd like to be rid of.

Lavender oil - immune system stimulant

  • Abscesses
  • acne
  • antibiotic
  • Arthritic pain
  • balding
  • bed wetting
  • bites [insect]
  • blisters
  • bruises
  • burns
  • chestiness [dry cough]
  • chilblains
  • cuts
  • cystitis
  • dermatitis
  • earache
  • eczema
  • exhaustion
  • headaches
  • hot flushes
  • insomnia
  • migraines
  • stiff neck
  • overwork
  • PMT
  • burns [dry , itchy, weeping]
  • sprains
  • stings
  • sunburn
  • Throat [sore]
  • tinnitus
  • travel sickness with restlessness
Sounds excellent, right? But I somehow think the side effects over-weigh the potential good it can do...
  • Fears of fright, meeting people, failure, stage fright
  • hysteria
  • hyperactivity
  • impatience
  • insomnia
  • insecurity
  • irrationality
  • moodiness
  • negative thinking
  • worry
  • overwork
  • paranoia
  • relaxation
  • restlessness
  • panic attacks
  • stage fright
Oh my. I think that is one herb I'll be skipping.


Wednesday, July 14, 2010