As I was driving this morning I started to think about all of negativity going on in this world. Children dying, people fighting, and basically nothing getting done. So, I decided to take charge and form my own party...The CoolAide Party...not to be confused with or connected to or even used in the same sentence as the Tea Party. Different objectives and different agendas.
The CoolAide Party was founded this morning on my beliefs...my belief that to succeed in this world we need love and we need to share. A party designed to uplift, inform, motivate, enrich, encourage, and enlighten us all. Regardless of our politics, our religion, our race, or our gender we all need love. A party designed to keep us informed with the latest information to improve our physical, mental, and spiritual health. The idea is that we as a people need to help raise each other up and not constantly keep each other down. If I can motivate, then I will. My goal is to share as many positive vibes and helpful hints as I can and in return gain some positive mojo myself.
This in mind, my first topic of discussion for The CoolAide Party is... Ear Infections, well actually home remedies. I heard on the radio that "80% of uncomplicated ear infections will resolve within 4 to 7 days without antibiotics."
That made me think about growing up. I don't remember going to the doctor UNLESS I was bleeding EXCESSIVELY, a different color, like BLUE, or pretty much on the verge of death. Now, it seems we are headed for the doctor for EVERYTHING.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the national average ER wait time is one hour. I don't know what ER they've been in, but the ERs I been in...let's say I've pulled all-nighters. And with this nation having ISSUES on Health care (keeping it positive, so I'll stop there) it seems anything to keep me AWAY from the hospital and keep money in my pocket...I'm up for trying.
I'm on a quest for old-school remedies, the one's we grew up with to keep my family safe, healthy, and out of the doctor's office and of course to share with The CoolAide Party members. (Technically, there aren't any CoolAide Party members, so basically the remedies are for me and I'll share them with anyone who wants them.)
Earaches
My mom always used baby oil or mineral oil. She'd run the oil under warm water, put a few drops in my ear and follow it up with a cotton ball. She'd give me an aspirin or pain pill of some kind and call it a day. If 80% of ear infections heal within a few days, this maybe a wise first option than running to the doctor's office for antibiotics.
Stomachaches
The thought of pepto bismal makes me puke, every school nurse gave you a spoonful of the dreaded pink stuff just for visiting, so it's not an option in my house for upset stomachs. My mom gave us peppermint tea or gingerale. Either of those two work great for upset stomachs and are a lot cheaper and better tasting than that pink stuff. Other than lemonade, cotton candy, and bubble gum...pink shouldn't be a color of food...or medicine.
Cold/Flu/Aches Pains and Whatever Else ails you
When in doubt nothing shakes the crud out of you like a good old fashion Hot Toddy. Hot Tea, honey, lemon and a healthy shot of whiskey. Yep, that'll sweat all the germs right out of your system. And, by far my favorite of the healthy home remedies...
That's basically all I have...I'm looking for more to share.
Sending you a CoolAide Smile!
