Quick Fixes for Common Ailments

The signals our bodies use to tell us we need to cleanse ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally are multifaceted and often mirror symptoms we associate with illness. If we heed these signs, we not only feel better quickly but also stave off poor health before it can start. These quick fixes for common ailments can get you started.

1. Apply Acupressure.

Applying pressure to the acupressure point between the thumb and forefinger can release blockages causing pain, tension, and fatigue. You can relieve a headache naturally by squeezing for 20 seconds and releasing for 10 seconds, without letting go, four times.

2. Irrigate your Nasal Passages with a Saline Flush.

To breathe freely, irrigate your nasal passages with a saline flush. You can buy sterile saline spray in drugstores or make your own with baking soda, distilled water, and iodine-free salt. If making your own, you must use distilled water, filtered water, or water that has been boiled, as other sources may contain harmful bacteria. As you clear and soothe the sinuses, congestion associated with allergies or infection will gradually disappear.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar Bath.

Apple cider vinegar is a powerful purifying and detoxifying agent. Soaking for 20 minutes in a warm bath infused with two cups of apple cider vinegar pulls toxins from the body and can clear blocked energy.

4. Complex Carbohydrates to Boost Your Mood.

The foods you eat can have a profound impact on your outlook and mood. Eating a small yet satisfying meal rich in complex carbohydrates can lift your spirit and help you let go of feelings of anger, irritability, and depression.

5. Conscious Breathing to Dissipate Anxiety and Fear.

Anxiety and fear dissipate quickly when countered with conscious breathing. Concentrating on the breath enables you to refocus your attention inward. 5 deep inhales and 5 deep exhales can shift you from “fight or flight” mode to a “rest and digest” state.

6. Tune Out.

Though tuning out can seem counterproductive, a few minutes spent lost in daydreams or listening to soothing music can help you see your circumstances from a new angle when you feel frustrated.

7. Feel Ill Health Coming On.

If you feel ill health coming on, brew a wellness elixir. Simmer three sliced lemons, one teaspoon freshly grated ginger, one clove freshly minced garlic, and one quarter teaspoon cayenne pepper in five cups water until the lemons are soft and pale. Strain a portion into a mug and add raw organic honey by tablespoons until you can tolerate the taste. Drinking this potent mixture of antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal ingredients three times each day can ensure your symptoms never progress into a full-blown illness.