Share your natural remedies

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I thread for me leads to other thoughts for topics. The older I get the more I want to get away from horrible drugs that make me sick. For years I have watched and read the books of Dr. Andrew Weil on natural healing.

I came across this recently on FB, where a cousin across the US said this remedy cured her leg cramps, so I thought I would start with this post. Please share your recommendations too!

"I have fibromyalgia and lupus and for 25 years I have suffered with leg cramps [not at all related to the fibro] and when I get cold it is worse. I heard about the mustard and wow, it works within minutes. Thankyou thankyou thankyou. This has allowed me to live a little more normal a life. YES I carry mustard packs with me every where. I can't stress my muscles at all though or a spasm WILL occur ; so no walking or running for me Gods speed for the knowledge of this to get out there. Oh I also get them in my back stomach and throat the throat is really scary when that one happens. THANK GOD FOR MUSTARD!!!!

m.b. | May 7, 2014 1:35 AM | Reply

A friend told me she takes a spoonful of mustard for muscle cramps. I thought it sounded goofy. Last night I got a really awful cramp in my leg. I tried massaging it, walking around, which usually works, but nothing helped. I went to the fridge in desperation and squeezed out a small spoonful of ordinary mustard (not even dijon) from the 99cent store. In seconds the pain vanished, almost before I finished swallowing. I am still dumbfounded by the experience. It makes no sense to me. But it worked.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Mustard contains turmeric which is an anti-inflammatory.

http://authoritynutrition.com/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric/

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I just read that. Thanks! Tumeric and Curamin are my new best friends and part of my daily diet, mainly part of the cure for my gout.

[Bandista 7,466]

Turmeric can be mixed with honey -- great for inflammation.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I just started a regimen of Bragg's vinegar every day. Mix 1-2 Tbsp. with 1/2 cup organic apple juice, Water and 1 tsp. honey. (alkaline to protect the stomach from too much acid). I have been interested in the vinegar (not regular vinegar) for man years. Finally bought the book.