I suppose most people like to pop a pill for their ailments but what do you think of natural remedies instead?

Do you believe no drugs should be used at all?

When you are sick, or your child is sick, do you take them to the doctor?

Does your family have a "family doctor?"

I have found out something by using hydrotherapy on my chilren when they were little. They LOVED the extra attention when they were not feeling well. The extra motherly touch, the good feeling from the treatment which left them relaxed and feeling secure.

I have books by Dr. Thomas with all hydrotherapy treatments listed in it. Also "Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss. Dr. Agatha Thrash has many good books out on hydrotherapy and other treatments that are natural.

If any one is interested on how to obtain these books, I would be happy to give names of books and addresses of where you can get them.

Hi Debbie,
This may sound abit silly, but do the hydrotherapy treatments require any specialized equipment? I know I am interested in natural remedies sinceI feel that taking antibiotics does harm to my body, and know that there is a way to make the immune system strong enough to resist todays bugs. Mind you I don't believe in taking flu shots either and prefer that my body defend itself with what God gave it vs what man has whipped together in a lab.
If you can send me some information on where I can get these books that would be great!
God Bless & Happy Sabbath,
-Will

Hi Will & Debbie,

Hydrotherapy is really benefical. One way to do hydrotherapy each and every day, is to do a hot shower and cool off with cold water. The shower should just be hot enough to stand and then cool off with cold water until it is cold enough to stand. Note: Going to cold or hot should be gradual.

I recall in boarding school two sisters believed in hydrotherapy and I don't recall that they were ever sick. They faithfully took their showers very hot then cooling off to cold water.

Will, if you need natures antibotics, pine needle tea is great. You take a nice hand full of pine needles, cut off those pieces that are not all needles. Then cut into about 1/2 to 1 inch pieces. Bring your cup of water to a boil, add the pine needles and "gently" simmer for 20 minutes.

Now using lemon water daily is a good way to keep your blood cleansed. It really helps your system. Suggest 3 tablespoons lemon juice to your total daily water (8 glasses), especially if you don't like the lemon.

Great post Debbie! Thank you for bringing up this topic.

Your Sister in Christ Jesus,
Cheri

An once of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Wash your hands and never touch your face with your hands unless they have just been washed. You will be amazed at the reduction in sickness.

Also, most antibiotics are natural, penicillin being the classic example.

Here is something I have been doing recently. I have been eating several cloves of garlic during the week.
However I have been roasting heads of garlic, and this is in order that the immune system be strong enough to resist colds,flus, increase strength, help with digestion etc.
The beauty of roasting it is that the garlic smell is not as strong and is actually pretty weak.
God Bless,
Will

I've said it before, and hopefully it bears repeating: since giving up all dairy products nearly three years ago, I just don't get sick any more. Ever. Giving up meat helped, yes, but it was getting away from the dairy that pushed things over the top.

I might have a bad day every now and then, when a 'bug' is evidently trying to elbow its way into the system; but a few hours of sleep and everything's all better. That's a whole different scenario than having a cold/cough/sneezy sniffles/sore throat for two weeks!

Cheri, I'm going to try that cooling off with cold water trick in the shower; have been doing the hot part for decades. The lemon water sounds like a good idea too -- and quite a bit cheaper than the "Willard Water" I use from time to time.

Debbie, about the only pill I pop is an ibuprofen for the occasional headache, when I'm in a hurry. But a better remedy for that is to pour a footpan of hot water, and put your feet in it. The blood rushes to the feet to try and carry away the extra heat; so blood moves away from the brain, and relieves the headache.

Yes it is. Penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum.

Ampicillin and amoxicillin are in the same class of antibiotics but are considered semi-synthetic because a few molecules have been modified.

Will, you can see by what John posted about the foot treatment how easy it is to do. And no, you really don't need any special equipment to practice hydrotherapy. A wool blanket, a pan to put your feet in, water, towels and washclothes, usually just household items. That is why hydrotherapy is so NICE

And Cheri, your shower "treatment" is excellent advice!! I get in a hurry at times and forget to do that--but you are right. If you want to stay well--and certainly have a clear mind--just try that cold water (and do a nice hopping dance in the shower while you are doing it)...just remember you don't need to stay under the cold water. I just rinse off as quickly as possible (brrr!!) and get OUT!!

I must second what John said about leaving off all dairy products. It is the best way to stay healthy and well!

Windsor said penicillin is a natural product. I would agree. I do know that Dr. Thrash has in her books natural remedies in the place of an antibiotic. What Cheri posted about the shower is one natural antibiotic...it keeps the blood circulating and the white blood cells in better health so they can do their job. I like to look at penicillin as something I can take should it get to the point that nothing else would work--as a last resort. Penicillin has saved many lives in the past and I'm thankful for it!!

Will, I will get the information for these books and post them just a bit later...

1. "Home Remedies" by Drs Agatha and Calvin Thrash. (Hydrotherapy, Massage, Charcoal and other Simple Treatments). Web-site with addresses is: www.ucheepines.org/contact_info.htm

2. "Water Seminar" by Charles S. Thomas, Ph.D. I'm not sure how to get this book as it was put out at a seminar I went to by Dr. Thomas. You might ask at your local ABC. This book covers the basics of hydrotherapy!!

3. "Back to Eden" by Jethro Kloss (SDA) (written in the 1800's and probably at your local library).

4. "Natural Remedies, A Manual" by Phylis Austin with Drs Agatha and Calvin Thrash (MDs). This is a smaller book as a continuation of the first book they put out (I listed above). There is a third one also out called "More Natural Remedies" by the same Uchee Pines group.

5. "God's Healing Leaves" A User's Guide to Herbology by Robert McClintock, ND. P. O. Box 7, Rice, Washington 99167. Dr. McClintock has been on 3ABN and is SDA. This book is more about the use of herbal treatments.

6. "Mad Cows and Milk Gate" by Virgil Hulse, M. D. is a good book telling the truth about the dairy industry. Published by Marble Mountian Publishing, P. O. Box 668, Phoenix, Oregon 97535. I am not sure but I believe Dr. Hulse is also SDA.

There are many more books out there. Mine are on the older side but very valuable to me.

I might add as an edit here: Dr. Thrash's website could probably help anyone get any of these books listed here. I'm thinking specifically of Dr. Thomas and Dr. Kloss's books!