Something about home health care
This compress must be used with precaution and only if prescribed. The ginger can burn the skin of fair haired persons and in some people
We cough for numerous reasons, and therefore there are numerous treatments. Some of the reasons for coughing include: when the body is trying to release
A cloth that is layered with melted beeswax is warmed and applied to the chest to create a soothing, calming effect, especially on the breathing.
The various articles provided on this site are to support people in providing treatments for themselves and their family at home based on the prescriptions
Arnica lotions 10% (tinctures /essence) can be applied over bruises and impacted body parts as a compress to help recover from the trauma. It can
Molluscum is a common and contagious skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus that is spread by skin-to-skin contact. It is generally harmless, though I
A lemon footbath is a bowl of hot water into which a lemon is cut, and the feet placed in the lemon water for 10
Please take care and only use compresses when they have been prescribed. These notes accompany instructions provided in consultation or at a workshop; they do
A yarrow liver compress is the application of yarrow tea (leaf and young stalk) in a hot, dry cloth, compressed over the liver with a
Onion Ear Compress Earaches that are caused by a swollen eardrum and fluid are often helped by an onion ear compress. Make a little parcel
School sores are a skin lesion caused by a staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria that can naturally occur on the skin and upper respiratory system, but can get out of
An alternate footbath involves the use of two bowls of water (one hot, one cold) into which the patient’s feet are placed alternatively. The experience
I was pleased to be introduced to Dr David Martin website and video series “Warm up to Fever” that treats fever in the same way
A quark chest compress is the application of quark cheese warmed to body temperature, spread on a cloth that is then folded over the cheese
Short, regular, massage applications of a protective lotion provide an experience of the body as well as a buffer to preserve the forces needed for