{"id":1298,"date":"2014-09-29T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2014-09-29T22:00:27","modified_gmt":"2014-09-30T02:00:27","slug":"a-cold-be-gone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/safaraf.com\/?p=1298","title":{"rendered":"A Cold Be Gone"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Hello fellow bloggers and readers…due forgive the day late blog….a cold had me delayed.\u00a0 Tis the season and with which its an opportunity to find myself here, sharing with you about the old time yearly reoccurrence.<\/p>\n

Yes colds come and colds go and we never know when or where.\u00a0 But I have found some ways to manage colds that have made their way to creating a bit of relief and in my opinion shortened the duration.<\/p>\n

With the season upon us and my own personal experience with it this weekend let me share what I have learned.\u00a0 Though I don’t claim to have the cure, I due know some remedies.<\/p>\n

Bath time: The healing power of the bath can not be underrated.\u00a0 I have found myself drawn to water whenever I have felt ill; under various conditions.\u00a0 I find water in itself soothing but I also have experienced how well it helps to soothe me when I add a little of this and that to it.\u00a0 Hot water in general\u00a0relaxes the body but when you add oils and\u00a0salts it can turn into a real therapeutic application.<\/p>\n

The two oils I use most readily are lavender and eucalyptus.\u00a0 Lavender is a calming herb.\u00a0 It is often found in bath products for this as well as its fragrance which is somewhat sweet yet not overpowering.\u00a0 Eucalyptus on the other hand has a very strong smell.\u00a0 Simply placing it up to your nose within a few distance can open up your sinuses.\u00a0 Eucalyptus also helps the body sweat which can be particularly good for a cold running a fever or chill.<\/p>\n

Combine 10 drops lavender with 10 drops eucalyptus.\u00a0 Add to 1 to 2 cups Epson salt.\u00a0 Add to bath water.\u00a0 In addition to this you can add a half a cup of baking soda.\u00a0 This these are well worth adding to a bath.\u00a0 The baking soda itself is also a detoxifier along with the Epson salt.<\/p>\n

Meal time:\u00a0 I’m sure we have all heard the saying “Feed a cold, starve a fever.”\u00a0 Though I don’t entirely agree with this in its simplicity, I would however say that I find myself gravitating to this naturally when I do experience these symptoms.\u00a0 When I follow this lead it really seems to help.\u00a0 I don’t “starve” but I do lighten up my meals.\u00a0 Going for more soupy meals, pureed and blended.<\/p>\n

My belly tends to need such assistance anyway as any food seems to make my intestines feel uncomfortable causing bloating and upset.\u00a0 Being more gentle with our bodies overall with food during this time I think is especially important.\u00a0 You know you are feeling better when the appetite meets up with your physical stamina.<\/p>\n

Exercise time:\u00a0 Creating little opportunities to stretch and keep you limber are a good way to make sure your blood flows and your joints keep lubricated.\u00a0 Even as the couch may be your most comfortable place to be a few stretches and\u00a0can be done.\u00a0 While sitting stretch out your legs, your arms overhead and do a few leg raises.<\/p>\n

Put on a light dvd for gentle yoga.\u00a0 If you feel up to it a nice short walk outside in the sun, it\u00a0can give you the Vitamin D as well as give you a little cardiovascular workout.<\/p>\n

Herbs you might research for intake are Echinacea and Elderberry and vitamins like Vitamin C and Zinc.\u00a0 Roots like ginger and garlic too can be helpful.<\/p>\n

May we give the season of wellness a good\u00a0starting point\u00a0even as we may find ourselves with a cold upon us.<\/p>\n

In health,<\/p>\n

Safara<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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