For motion sickness
Ginger works well to ease motion-induced nausea, plus it tastes great and is easy to take—and to take with you. I love Ginger Honey Tonic from New Chapter. Add a few spoonfuls to club soda before your long car ride and you should be able to ward off “the queasies.” Bring along a bag of Reed’s Crystallized Ginger Candy to nibble along the way. They’re both available at health-food stores.
For fighting infection
Echinacea, a virus and bacterial killer that also eases sore throat and minor wound pain, is my first-aid kit in a bottle. I generally spritz my throat two or three times during long flights to prevent cold viruses from catching me, and I also use it to zap bug bites or boo-boos to prevent infection. Get echinacea spray at VitalBotanicals.com.
For digestive problems—and to soothe stress
Chamomile tea fights the post-dinner distress that occurs when I eat (and drink) too much of everything at Jake’s house. (What’s a holiday for if you can’t eat everything in sight?) Also, a strong brew acts as a gentle all-purpose tranquilizer. Its mild sedative action counters stress-related responses that tense your digestive muscles—and it has compounds that ease stomach cramps, indigestion, diarrhea, gas, and colic. Use a good organic tea such as Traditional Medicinals or Celestial Seasonings, and use two tea bags per 8-ounce cup. Let it steep, covered, for 10 minutes to maximize the relaxation.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Don’t forget to count your blessings as you join your family and friends; gratitude in itself is a great stress reliever.
Related links:
Previous posts by Sara Altshul:
Comments (5)
I love lavender essential oil for sleeping. It works really well for us and our kids.
We also use an essential oil blend called On Guard that supports healthy immune function. Whenever I feel a cold coming on I use it and have had great success.
There are many essential oils you can use for stress relief and digestive issues. In fact there are countless uses for essential oils for many different health issues.
We really love doTERRA essential oils. You can find more info here: http://www.mydoterra.com/doterrahealth/
Or check out our blog for more info at: http://www.doterrahealth.com/
My favorite is Oil of Oregano (capsule or oil). For the past 15 years, it has never failed to stop sore throats in their track as well as clear up infections including strep and staph. There is a book out about it – The Cure is in the Cupboard. I always keep this natural remedy on hand whether I’m at home or traveling.
For a good snooze, try Legatrim(Legatrin?).
Made for restless leg syndrome, it will knock you right out and it’s all natural, too.
I’ll have to try the lavender essential oil on our next family trip. My wife and I usually have a problem with insomnia for the first few days of our trips. Thanks for the advise!
Seth
http://fun-dad.blogspot.com/
We’re global nomads and are traveling and living all over the globe. I don’t travel without Badger Lavender balm. It really calms my twins down in a relaxed and slow way.
http://funkydoodledonkey.blogspot.com