Re: Using compresses; eczema vs. psoriasis

[Guest guest]

Suzi,

Hello to you all too.

What's difference between eczema and psoriasis? Daughter's friend

is on steroid cream and believe it is psorais as diagnosis. It's so

bad she scratches and bleeds ALL over. Imaging that? Just like

hubby. Just heard today and not sure if she wants to change

either. My daughter is telling her about candida cleanse he is

doing, the ion cleanses and als the naet with acupuncture

treatments.

Wonder about stress related? Of coruse I believe diet? No

kids/husband, but good job, 36ish.

hugs,

carolg

-- In health , Suzanne

<suziesgoats@...> wrote:

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> Heal Yourself Using Plants from Your Own Garden - How to Make

Compresses by Kolbjørn Borseth of Aromantic

> Your back garden is a treasure trove of

healing herbs and flowers which can be used at little expense to

make a range of healing products and health remedies. Using your own

plants also provides you with the assurance of using fresh, organic

and uncontaminated materials. You can never know the history behind

herbs and vegetable oils. They could for example have been grown

next to a motorway, absorbing potentially harmful toxins. They could

also have been stored indefinitely, reducing the potency of the

ingredients. In this article we show you how to use your own garden

products to make compresses, tinctures and healing oils.

> These remedies are tried and tested over history, so why not

have a go? It's amazingly simple and safe to make many of these

remedies and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are

using your garden not only for food and pleasure but for healing

your family. It's like having your own family health centre in your

back garden and you don't need to rely on drug companies to deal

with all of your health problems.

> Making Compresses Compresses are an excellent way to apply a

treatment externally to a specific part of the body. This reduces

the necessity for internal medication. There are two types of

compress, those without heat and those with heat. Compresses without

heat are used on wounds, eczema, psoriasis and similar problems

where the skin is broken (not inflamed). NB: Never use warming

compresses on broken skin.

> Compress with heat are used when the skin is not broken, for

example with rheumatism, sprains, inflammations, accidents, pains

and swellings (but not with shingles). With pain you can also use a

heating pillow, outside the hot compress. A hot water bottle would

also suffice. Cover the compress with wool or other insulating

materials.

> When garlic and onion is used, it is important that it does not

come into direct contact with the skin, and should therefore be

placed on a cotton cloth. Never use hot compresses on wounds as the

ingredients will be absorbed into the body. As a rule, compresses

should be left on the person overnight, but not for more than 8 - 10

hours at a time. (This doesn't apply to burns). Don't put the same

compress on two nights in a row. An exception is dry chamomile

compress, which you can use for more than one night in a row. You

can use this compress with or without heating.

> How to Make a Compress You will need:

> A cotton cloth 30 x 50 cm for compress to throat, knee or

elbow.

> Clingfilm, surgical tape or freezer tape (never use tape or

Clingfilm directly on the skin).

> Elastic Bandage.

> Woolen cloth.

> Method:

> Take a cotton cloth 50 x 30 cm, spread about 200ml of the

recommended content evenly in the middle of the cotton cloth. Then

cover with Clingfilm.

> Fold each side of the cloth over the content.

> Lastly tape everything so the content is secure.

> Place the compress on the area to be treated with the cloth

side towards the skin. The Clingfilm is facing outside, so the

healing content goes into the body/skin. Wrap around with an elastic

bandage and secure with tape.

> Compresses on a wounded surface can first appear much worse.

This is because the compress draws out puss and impurities through

the wound. Change the compress often, wash and clean the area with a

strong chamomile infusion. You will soon see a big improvement and

the wound will heal.

> Arnica Compress Use on sprains, bruises, swollen skin, pains,

burns and herpes blisters.

> 50 ml warm water and 1 - 2 teaspoons Arnica tincture.

> Put a cotton cloth in hot Arnica water, squeeze the cloth and

put it over the area to be treated. Put Clingfilm over and then a

stretchy bandage. With a hot compress, put the woolen cloth over the

Clingfilm and then the stretchy bandage. Using Arnica on burns

increases the bleeding through and reduces the scar formation.

> Warning: The skin should not be in contact with Arnica for more

than 6 hours per day, too long at a time can create skin irritation.

Never take arnica tincture internally.

> Chamomile Compress Useful for: sore throats, pain, prostate

problems, psoriasis, eczema, earache.

> Use about 20 gr. of chamomile flowers on the middle of the

compress. Fold and tape. Put the Clingfilm on the top. You can use

this chamomile compress up to 30 times if it's not wet after use.

You have to put it in a sealed plastic bag between uses.

> Onion Compress Useful for: throat infections, hoarseness,

earache, eye problems, muscle and acute joint inflammations, good

for sinusitis. With eye problems, it aches for 1 minute after you

put on the compress.

> All you need is one onion, finely chopped and placed in a piece

of cotton cloth. Use a rolling pin to flatten the package and

squeeze out the juices. Cover with Clingfilm and then fold into a

cotton cloth. Fold and tape together and place cotton side down on

the affected area with the Clingfilm on the outside. Wrap with a

woolen cloth and stretch bandage.

> Warning: The first time you use onion compress, use it only for

1 hour to see if you have a positive reaction.

> Green Cabbage or Savoy Compress Useful for: eczema, psoriasis,

menstrual cramps, pains, swelling, infections in the skin, joint

pain.

> Use the green outer leaves from organically grown plants. Cut

away the thick stalks and use a rolling pin or bottle to press flat.

Place and layer the inside of the leaves (the smooth side) around

the entire area of the skin, root side down. Bind to body with

cotton or lint free cloth. Then hold together with cling film and

cover with a stretch bandage. Leave on overnight. (Cabbage contains

a senaps oil that increases the blood circulation. It also includes

the wound healing substance U Vitamin).

> Potato Compress Useful for: eczema or swelling under the eyes.

> Use 3 peeled grated raw organic potatoes. Spread the potatoes on

the cotton cloth and fold it together. When used on the eyes, put

the grated raw potato in a small piece of gauze. Let it work for 30

minutes with closed eyes.

> Compresses for Rheumatism Night 1: Onion Compress.

> Night 2 Dry Chamomile Compress.

> Night 3: Arnica Compress.

> Compresses Leg Wounds Night 1: Cabbage Compress.

> Night 2 Chamomile Herbal Tea Compress.

> Night 3: Onion Compress.

> Macerated Vegetable Oils for Skin Healing - Calendula Flowers in

Oil Making your own macerated oil is very easy. Take fresh flowers

from your garden, chop up the flower buds and fill up a jar with

vegetable oil. (Choose virgin olive oil which does not go rancid.)

Pack the flower buds into the jar, seal and sit in the sun for 2 - 3

days then leave it in a dark cupboard for 2 - 3 weeks, shaking it

every day. Strain the mixture through muslin and store in a dark

jar. It will keep for around 2 years if stored in a dark cool place.

> Make your own Tinctures Tinctures are alcohol-based solutions

which draw out the healing ingredients from herbs and flowers. You

can make tinctures using wild flowers or flowers from your garden.

Simply use chopped flowers and pack it in a jar half filled with the

strongest vodka. Use 100 - 150 gr. fresh flowers or herbs to 150ml

alcohol. If you use dried herbs or flowers use only 10 - 15 gr. in

150ml alcohol. Seal the jar and leave it in on a sunny window sill

for 2 - 3 days. Then store in a dark place at room temperature for

2 - 3 weeks, shaking it every day. Strain through muslin cloth and

store in a dark bottle. The tincture will keep for 2 - 3 years.

> For both Macerated oils and tinctures, St 's Wort and

Marigold flowers are excellent for treating sunburn and skin sores.

Using Arnica on swollen skin will reduce the swelling overnight. An

onion compress for earache will dramatically reduce the pain

overnight also.

> Kolbjorn Borseth has been working with alternative medicine for

25 years. Originally from Norway, he moved to Sweden and for ten

years he worked with the leading lady of complimentary medicine,

Lily Johansen. Her complimentary health care clinic treated over

30,000 patients. At that time we picked all of our fresh herbs and

ingredients to be used fresh in the treatments each day. The above

recipes come from this hospital.

> In 1985, Kolbjorn started a Natural skin care factory in Sweden

using local herbs. In one season he picked around 4,000 kg of herbs

for drying and for making natural medicines and treatments.

> About the Author: Kolbjørn Borseth of Aromantic specializes in

empowering people of all levels in making their own highly effective

natural skin care products. Through his web site customers are able

to access many free resources as well as being able to order all the

raw materials, equipment and know-how required to make aromatherapy

products, creams, shampoos, soaps and cosmetics.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Use Colloidal Silver.

-- In health , " SV " <shavig@...> wrote:

>

> Psoriasis is also related to a toxic liver. My husband has been

dealing with it under his finger and toenails for about 30 years. He

followed an elimination diet very strictly for one full year with no

results. He has tried prescription vitamin d cream, injections under

his nails, creams, the gamet and nothing has worked. Not even going

100% raw 100% of the time for a term of six months.

>

> He read something on at www.rense.com (can't tell you what it was

and he's not home right now) but it was something about turmeric

helping psoriasis. He's been taking turmeric capsules for a couple

weeks and he swears things are better. Of course he's thought that

with almost everything he's tried, but we'll see.

>

> Shari

>

[Guest guest]

How is colloidal silver used? Never used it. Thanks.

==

Shari, you are too funny about hubby!

carolg

> >

> > Psoriasis is also related to a toxic liver. My husband has been

> dealing with it under his finger and toenails for about 30 years.

He

> followed an elimination diet very strictly for one full year with

no

> results. He has tried prescription vitamin d cream, injections

under

> his nails, creams, the gamet and nothing has worked. Not even

going

> 100% raw 100% of the time for a term of six months.

> >

> > He read something on at www.rense.com (can't tell you what it

was

> and he's not home right now) but it was something about turmeric

> helping psoriasis. He's been taking turmeric capsules for a

couple

> weeks and he swears things are better. Of course he's thought

that

> with almost everything he's tried, but we'll see.

> >

> > Shari

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Suzi,

Awesome.

You know what is so frustrating: you give people information and

they are slow to change, but quick and desperate for drugs like that

steroid cream this girl is using. My daughter is super slow to

change too even with her Crohn's. She desperately needs counseling

and stress management, but not taking any action to get either.

She's not even exercising. I can only give the information out but

can't make the choice for her. What a relief! I can sleep.

hugs,

carolg

Suzi,

> Hello to you all too.

>

> What's difference between eczema and psoriasis? Daughter's friend

> is on steroid cream and believe it is psorais as diagnosis. It's

so

> bad she scratches and bleeds ALL over. Imaging that? Just like

> hubby. Just heard today and not sure if she wants to change

> either. My daughter is telling her about candida cleanse he is

> doing, the ion cleanses and als the naet with acupuncture

> treatments.

>

> Wonder about stress related? Of coruse I believe diet? No

> kids/husband, but good job, 36ish.

>

> hugs,

> carolg

>

[Guest guest]

Use it topically.

-- In health , " cgiambri "

<cgiambri@...> wrote:

>

> How is colloidal silver used? Never used it. Thanks.

>

> ==

> Shari, you are too funny about hubby!

> carolg

>

>

> > >

> > > Psoriasis is also related to a toxic liver. My husband has

been

> > dealing with it under his finger and toenails for about 30

years.

> He

> > followed an elimination diet very strictly for one full year with

> no

> > results. He has tried prescription vitamin d cream, injections

> under

> > his nails, creams, the gamet and nothing has worked. Not even

> going

> > 100% raw 100% of the time for a term of six months.

> > >

> > > He read something on at www.rense.com (can't tell you what it

> was

> > and he's not home right now) but it was something about turmeric

> > helping psoriasis. He's been taking turmeric capsules for a

> couple

> > weeks and he swears things are better. Of course he's thought

> that

> > with almost everything he's tried, but we'll see.

> > >

> > > Shari

> > >

> >

>