Re: Oil of Oregano?

[Guest guest]

You might consider taking the supplement N-A-C. It is an antioxidant

and helps protect the lining of the lungs from viral invasions during a cold or

flu. It worked wonders for my dh when he had the H1N1 virus.

I don’t know about the OoO. I don’t think it would

hurt to take it. What about coconut oil?

Hope you feel better.

Carol

From: BTVC-SCD

[mailto:BTVC-SCD ] On Behalf Of Alyssa Luck

I think I have a cold, since my sinuses felt

all clogged yesterday and

I woke up with a horrid sore throat this morning. I don't really want

it to turn into anything, so my question is: do you think I should

take oil of oregano to help fight it off? I've never taken it before,

and I wasn't sure how it would work with me being on an

immunosuppressant. Does it help fight viruses/bacteria by

strengthening your immune system (which would be counterproductive, it

seems like) or by actually killing the bacteria/virus/fungus itself?

_,_._,___

[Guest guest]

Do you use a Netti-pot? I think it is helpful.

PJ

>

> I think I have a cold, since my sinuses felt all clogged yesterday and

> I woke up with a horrid sore throat this morning. I don't really want

> it to turn into anything, so my question is: do you think I should

> take oil of oregano to help fight it off? I've never taken it before,

> and I wasn't sure how it would work with me being on an

> immunosuppressant. Does it help fight viruses/bacteria by

> strengthening your immune system (which would be counterproductive, it

> seems like) or by actually killing the bacteria/virus/fungus itself?

>

> Any other advice on how to get rid of a cold/sore throat is

> appreciated! Since I'm in school I can't go on full intro foods, but I

> drink a big mug of broth every day. Any other tips?

> THanks!

>

> Peace =)

> Alyssa 15 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 40 mg 1x per day

>

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,I think oil of oregano or grapefruit seed extract are both good options. The chicken broth, epsom salt baths, and plenty of rest will help too. If you are too stuffy, put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a hanky or tissue and smell it periodically -- it is like breathing vicks or halls throat lozenges only without the calories or stickiness (got that from I think Mara). I think the ooo just takes care of the virus/bacteria and isn't necessarily boosting the immune system like say echinacea does. Get plenty of vitamin C as well.Take care!AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 11:06:29 AMSubject: Oil of Oregano?

I think I have a cold, since my sinuses felt all clogged yesterday and

I woke up with a horrid sore throat this morning. I don't really want

it to turn into anything, so my question is: do you think I should

take oil of oregano to help fight it off? I've never taken it before,

and I wasn't sure how it would work with me being on an

immunosuppressant. Does it help fight viruses/bacteria by

strengthening your immune system (which would be counterproductive, it

seems like) or by actually killing the bacteria/virus/ fungus itself?

Any other advice on how to get rid of a cold/sore throat is

appreciated! Since I'm in school I can't go on full intro foods, but I

drink a big mug of broth every day. Any other tips?

THanks!

Peace =)

Alyssa 15 yo

UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

SCD June 2009 (restarted)

Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per day

Prednisone 40 mg 1x per day

[Guest guest]

Alyssa,Warm lemon and honey tea will help with the sore throat as well.AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 11:06:29 AMSubject: Oil of Oregano?

I think I have a cold, since my sinuses felt all clogged yesterday and

I woke up with a horrid sore throat this morning. I don't really want

it to turn into anything, so my question is: do you think I should

take oil of oregano to help fight it off? I've never taken it before,

and I wasn't sure how it would work with me being on an

immunosuppressant. Does it help fight viruses/bacteria by

strengthening your immune system (which would be counterproductive, it

seems like) or by actually killing the bacteria/virus/ fungus itself?

Any other advice on how to get rid of a cold/sore throat is

appreciated! Since I'm in school I can't go on full intro foods, but I

drink a big mug of broth every day. Any other tips?

THanks!

Peace =)

Alyssa 15 yo

UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

SCD June 2009 (restarted)

Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per day

Prednisone 40 mg 1x per day

[Guest guest]

Getting that serious a cold days after going on an immunosuppressant

isn't great news.

Call your doctor and find out whether you should drop the immunosuppressant

until you recover from the cold.

I would try garlic, personally. But you could try oil of oregano.

Mara

> I think I have a cold, since my sinuses felt all clogged yesterday and

> I woke up with a horrid sore throat this morning. I don't really want

> it to turn into anything, so my question is: do you think I should

> take oil of oregano to help fight it off? I've never taken it before,

> and I wasn't sure how it would work with me being on an

> immunosuppressant. Does it help fight viruses/bacteria by

> strengthening your immune system (which would be counterproductive, it

> seems like) or by actually killing the bacteria/virus/fungus itself?

>

> Any other advice on how to get rid of a cold/sore throat is

> appreciated! Since I'm in school I can't go on full intro foods, but I

> drink a big mug of broth every day. Any other tips?

> THanks!

>

> Peace =)

> Alyssa 15 yo

> UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008

> SCD June 2009 (restarted)

> Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per day

> Prednisone 40 mg 1x per day

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

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[Guest guest]

Alyssa-

I hope Imuran kicks in for you. As I said, I had a great time while on Imuran

with apparently no noticeable side-effects.

It should be very helpful for you since you're careful about diet etc, which I

wasn't.

These should together get you back on track.

-Andy.

[Guest guest]

One thing I always do is use normal saline solution for my nose. You

mix up 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1/2 cup water or same proportions to

other amounts of water. You need a bit hotter than lukewarm for it

to dissolve, but lukewarm to use. A neti pot is probably the best but

I've spend years just holding some in my hand. Do one nostril several

times, and the other. Done several times a day and particularly at

bedtime can really help clear the nose, and I read recently that the

salt is therapeutic as well.

[Guest guest]

Do you use a Netti-pot? I think it is helpful.I did it last night. It felt horrible, but that's probably because my sinuses were already clogged/inflamed. I'm not sure if it helped; hopefully it did!! Peace =)Alyssa 15 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 50 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 40 mg 1x per day

[Guest guest]

Getting that serious a cold days after going on an immunosuppressantisn't great news. Yeah, I thought the same thing. I'll have to email/call her today.Maybe keep track of it in a calendar or journal - just in case this turns into a pattern and youwant to be able to show it to her to get off of them.Just a thought.Mara

[Guest guest]

Me, too, Claire. I use the Redmond Real Salt, not ugly old Mortons. If

the salt is good and the proportions are correct it shouldn't

burn.

I just wanted to mention that when I did this the first time, regular

salt burned me. But when I used sea salt, it worked just fine. Just a tip

FYI

Claire

Re: Oil of Oregano?

One thing I always do is use normal saline solution for my nose. You mix up 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1/2 cup water or same proportions to other amounts of water. You need a bit hotter than lukewarm for it to dissolve, but lukewarm to use. A neti pot is probably the best but I've spend years just holding some in my hand. Do one nostril several times, and the other. Done several times a day and particularly at bedtime can really help clear the nose, and I read recently that the salt is therapeutic as well.