Samhain 2016

And when the clock strikes 12 tonight

the witching hour will begin.

Today we celebrate this holly night

and feel the energies from within.

We cast our circles thrice about

in our sacred spaces.

We will give our offerings out

to protect our homes and places.

Tonight's  the night we dance and sing

praising all our dead.

And hope that good, the morning brings

For our long life ahead. 

Poem by me

And those are the pumpkins which I carved :)

I hope everyone has a blessed Samhain. <3

Cold and Flu Remedies

Nothing can really cure the cold or flu, its something that you have to ride out until it leaves your body. But here are some tips on dealing with the symptoms. Whatever you see posted here do NOT use instead of seeing a doctor. Be careful and use common sense. 

Mundane Remedies:

• Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse.
• Rest. Your body needs to heal.
• Soothe a sore throat. A saltwater gargle — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water — can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. Children younger than 6 years are unlikely to be able to gargle properly.
  You can also try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges or hard candy. Don't give lozenges or hard candy to children younger than 3 to 4 years old because they can choke on them.
• Combat stuffiness. Over-the-counter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion. In infants, experts recommend putting several saline drops into one nostril, then gently suctioning that nostril with a bulb syringe. To do this, squeeze the bulb, gently place the syringe tip in the nostril about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 12 millimeters) and slowly release the bulb. Saline nasal sprays may be used in older children.
• Relieve pain. For children 6 months or younger, give only acetaminophen. For children older than 6 months, give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Ask your child's doctor for the correct dose for your child's age and weight. Adults can take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.
  Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 3, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, in such children.
• Sip warm liquids. A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea, or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing mucus flow.
• Add moisture to the air.  A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion. Change the water daily, and clean the unit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Don't use steam, which hasn't been shown to help and may cause burns.
• Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications.For adults and children older than 5, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief. However, they won't prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects.
  Experts agree that these shouldn't be given to younger children. Overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious damage.
  Take medications only as directed. Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you're not taking too much of any medication.

Spiritual Remedies:

• Cleanse your chakras. If you are feeling ill that means one or more of your chakras are not how they are supposed to be. Ground yourself, meditate, be more concois of the nature around you.
• Place garlic into the room where you sleep. It contains anti bacterial properties and will help with decongestant. 
• Take a healing bath. Create a large hot tub of "tea" basically. Add the herbs which will be best for healing and let them stew in the hot water for a bit. Then submerge yourself in. Stay for as long as you can. When done with the bath, take a shower or wash yourself. Imagine everything negative, and bad for you going down the drain with the rest of the dirty water. After that make sure you bundle yourself up nice and warm. 
• Cleanse your home. Make sure that your home is physically clean and sanitized and spiritually clean so that no negative energies linger. 
• Surround the area where you are sleeping with healing crystals. 

I am very certain that there are many many other remedies. If you have anything to add, feel free to leave a comment. :)

Preventing Sickness During our Chilly Weather

Good day all. Since where I live flue season is creeping up on us, I figured I'll post a few things that might help you get through all the coughing and sneezing. Whatever is posted here, do NOT use instead of seeing an actual doctor. Take caution and use common sense.

Mundane Prevention:
     Make sure you eat your fruits and vegetables to make sure your body has the right vitamins. Get enough sun, drink lots of water and wash your hands. (I know, everyone says that but it works!)

Vitamins that are good for the immune system:

•      Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can even make you more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and broccoli. Daily intake of vitamin C is essential for good health because your body doesn’t produce or store it. The good news is that vitamin C is in so many foods that most people don’t need to take a vitamin C supplement unless a doctor advises it.
•      Vitamin B6 is vital to supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system.  Vitamin B6-rich foods include chicken and cold water fish such as salmon and tuna. Vitamin B6 also is found in green vegetables and in chick peas, which is the main ingredient in hummus.
•      Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight off infection. Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts, seeds and spinach.

Spiritual Prevention:

•      Make sure all of your chakras are clear and aligned well. This will help you not only in preventing a cold or the flu, but with a lot of aspects of your life.
•      Mind over matter. By having the correct thought process you can help prevent illness, stress, bad fortune. And another whole big list of things.
•      Meditation. This whill help in both the chakras and the mind set. 

Next time I will post the rest on what to do if you do end up getting ill. <3 Blessings!