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Home Remedies Anyone?

April 16, 2013 @ 13:36 By Gavin Webber 24 Comments

Dear readers.

I have been poorly again. It never seems to end. The result of my last issue, where I thought it was heart issues, then shingles, really turned out to be Parotitis (inflammation of the parotid gland). Oh, the parrot and pirate jokes keep coming from friends and work colleagues!

Two weeks of antibiotics, a couple of days of bedrest where I had to take more sick leave the week after Easter.  I managed to get back to work all last week.

So why am I asking for a home remedy? Well, because my immune system is a bit low, I managed to catch a chest infection over the weekend, as well as loosing my voice. Maybe i shouldn’t have been so quick with my cheese podcast announcement 🙁

More time off work, and lots of bed rest, which is where I am now. More antibiotics.

I need a big boost to my immune system, so hoping that you can help with suggestions of natural ways to achieve this.  I have been making thyme tea to clear the throat, but the chest the real problem.  I don’t want to catch anything else.

I need to have a voice by tomorrow evening, as I am presenting “Save Money on Your Power Bills” for the sustainable living group. I do have a backup speaker, but I would really like to do it myself.

Over to you! Hope you can help out.

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Herbal Remedy for Laryngitis

April 27, 2012 @ 19:45 By Gavin Webber 15 Comments

If you just listened to my last post, you won’t believe what you are about to read!

Yesterday, I lost my voice.  The virus that Kim had been carrying around for two weeks had finally won and I was suffering greatly in the vocal chord department.  When I woke in the morning, I could whisper and talk slightly, and had a painful cough.

I felt horrible all day, couldn’t function very well in meetings and the like, and my boss suggested I go home at 4pm.  So I did, coughing and spluttering all the way home.  After a lovely dinner cooked by Kim, I hit the hay at 8.30pm and slept all the way through till 8am.

My chest felt on fire!  All I could do was croak and grunt, and when I coughed it felt like someone was rubbing sandpaper in my throat.  I called in sick and spent a few more hours in bed.

At 10am, I hit upon the idea of seeing if there were any natural remedy’s for laryngitis.  I consulted a book titled “Nature’s Medicines”, published by Readers Digest, which we picked up second hand off of eBay.  There were a few remedies for sore throats and laryngitis, so I chose upon the simplest one.  A Thyme infusion.  I knew I dried all those herbs for a reason.

I put a couple of tablespoons of dried thyme into my tea mug, added boiling water and let it infuse for 10 minutes.  A wonderfully fragrant and savoury tasting tea resulted.  I drank it down, and still feeling knackered had another sleep for a couple of hours.

I awoke at about 2pm, and something wonderful had happened.  I could talk again, albeit in a deep gruff voice, and it wasn’t painful any more when I spoke.  The congestion around my vocal chords had been shifted.  However it still hurt a lot when I coughed.

The book suggested 3 cups per day, and I have had a second cup now, and it has improved a little more.  As for the sore throat, I have been using the juice of one lemon, 1 heaped teaspoon of honey and topped it up with boiling water.  This helps to sooth the throat and make it tolerable.

With another cup of thyme tea before bed, my voice should be nearly back to normal tomorrow.  Fingers crossed!

Does anyone else have a remedy for laryngitis that they would like to share, or even a sore throat for that matter?  Comments appreciated.

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Still Not Right

April 18, 2010 @ 22:09 By Gavin Webber 15 Comments

Sorry for not posting for a while, but my condition has been taking its toll.

The relief that I found after my hospital visit was short lived, with the abdominal pain returning about 3 days after discharge.  It got so bad that on Wednesday, I called my Gastroenterologist and asked what else could be done.  He said that he could do nothing further except recommend a Colorectal Surgeon to further treat this condition.  Wonderful, I thought.

So back to my GP, who I told my story to from the beginning, told him that the pain had returned and that I would like a referral and some pain relief.  My doctor even gave me some more anti-biotics, two types in fact to try and settle down the pain.  This would now be the 6th course of antibiotics that I have been on in five weeks.  That can’t be healthy in itself.  On my way out of the clinic I gave him a jar of fig jam and told him it came from the fig tree out the front of the building.  He was well impressed and started showing the other doctors.

Anyway, I managed to get an appointment with the Surgeon for the 22nd April, so hope to get a few more answers from him.  I met him when I was in hospital, and he has a great bedside manner and explained everything the the nth degree.  At least I will be in good hands.

So, as expected, the antibiotics have not worked at all, but the pain relief has been welcome.  I have been feeling horrible all week, and have not done as much gardening this weekend as I had hoped.  I have found that I have had to have a rest in the afternoon, or I just don’t make it through the day.  At least I managed to get some snow peas and two types of cabbages in the ground where the old pumpkin patch had once been.  I had lots of help from the chooks and Ben, who as promised helped me remove the old bean stalks, and planted the seeds and seedlings.  He is so looking forward to helping himself to the snow peas, as are all of us.

Hopefully, this week will shed some more light on the road to recovery.  I can definitely say that I am well over diverticulitis!  At least I can still manage a podcast each week, which keeps the creative juices flowing.  Oh, and of course there is my day job.  Who could forget that.

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  • Always inspiring and entertaining!
    August 4, 2016 by floriographer from Australia

    I've crowed about Gavin's podcast before but I just have to recommend it once again - I love that he shares his learning as well as his successes - it helps the rest of us try try try again! Thanks Gavin!

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    July 22, 2016 by Ketaea12 from New Zealand

    I really enjoy listening to Gavin, he has a kind lovely voice. He covers some great relevant topics for the everyday greenie. With lots of tips or how to or what not to do. Thanks Gavin, love it!!

  • Well worth your time to tune in
    October 23, 2015 by A Vision Splendid from Australia

    I can highly recommend Gavin’s podcast ! I have followed Gavin’s blog since the very beginning and have loved to see his journey unfold. Gavin has a lovely speaking voice so this podcast is always very easy to listen to. Gavin has a very authentic approach to his green living lifestyle. He shares the ups and downs but always provides motivation and practical steps that we can all implement.

  • very good
    June 28, 2015 by Scared pax from United Kingdom

    This is a great podcast if you want to improve your life in so many aspects and become a more sustainable person. I love the soothing voice, the good pace, and it contains lots of useful information. Recommended!

  • opened my eyes
    May 25, 2015 by Gorn4lyfe from Australia

    A wonderful show!

  • Inspiring
    April 30, 2015 by Alan Whelan from Ireland

    This is a great podcast if you're looking for practical info on saving money by living more sustainably from someone who's made that journey over the last few years. Told in a nice, easy conversational style

  • Green Living, inspiring and practical
    January 8, 2015 by EliseMac from Australia

    Thanks Gav for sharing what has (and hasn't) worked along your journey for living a greener lifestyle. Inspiring and achievable for anyone, I look forward to this podcast weekly.

  • Local food equals less waste
    December 27, 2014 by allotmentadventureswithjean from Australia

    Another brilliant podcast from Gavin Webber encouraging us, and showing us how, to cut down on food miles, growing our own food, and cutting down on food waste. Gavin is a really interesting speaker, showing us how to eat better, growing our own food and how to live more sustainably.

  • Honestly australian
    December 15, 2014 by HodgepodgeOz from Australia

    Fantastic podcast, with a wide variety of well thought and researched topics. Gavin is a honest, forthright pod aster with a genuine interest in helping others get green. Like a day alongside is a day wasted, so too is a week without listening to Gavin. Highly recommended for people starting out, or those in the midst of their new lifestyle. Keep it up Gavin, wish there were more great reviews! Kimberley

  • Morning motivation
    December 8, 2014 by Bunnyworm from Australia

    Gavin has a great passion for living this greener lifestyle that motivates others to do the same. The podcasts are always interesting and informative. :)

  • Passionate Advocate
    October 18, 2014 by BoomOpGirl from Australia

    Gavin's enthusiasm and passion for creating a more sustainable world is nothing short of contagious. Thanks Gav, you are my weekly source of motivation for living a sustainable life! :)

  • Gavin speaks from the heart
    October 13, 2014 by Green gavin from Australia

    Gavin's podcasts are required listening for anyone planning to live a more sustainable life. He doesn't preach, but tells you his story from the heart. You'll laugh, smile, share in his concerns and along the way you'll pick up some great tips on living a simple life.

  • Green thoughts, so well iterated
    October 9, 2014 by Kwasikwami from Australia

    This is a wonderful podcast. Not only does Gavin talk knowledgeably on a range of sustainability topics from gardening tips all the way to the issues facing humanity as a whole, but he does so in such a wonderful voice, it's like listening to my Dad, love it!!

  • Easy listening inspiration on being green
    September 24, 2014 by Broomedy from Australia

    Gav knows how to share his journey to a more sustainable life in a manner that shows just how easy it really is. Not to mention healthier, economically beneficial and generally rewarding. The podcasts are an easy way to absorb Gav's great lifestyle. I recommend to anyone.

  • Thanks Gavin!
    August 31, 2014 by Honeywoodmilk from Australia

    Great practical advice for a greener lifestyle. This podcast is for anybody interested in growing their own food in suburbia, saving electricity, brewing beer, making cheese, all that wonderful business and most of all, saving money! Thanks Gavin, love the podcast mate!

  • Enjoyed those ideas for staying warm
    August 15, 2014 by enduringdragon from United States

    Like you we are having winter here in Chile—brrr! Every bit we can save on heating we will.

  • Green Podcasts
    July 26, 2014 by Carneu from Australia

    Excellent podcasts, which are full of information to help get started on a sustainable lifestyle.

  • Practical ideas and inspiration
    July 19, 2014 by HeathrowHeath from Australia

    I highly recommend Gavin's podcast and blog. Down to earth, entertaining and inspirational. Thank you.

  • Interesting & easy to listen to
    April 27, 2014 by Velocity3 from New Zealand

    Gavin & his guests make this green journey lots of fun.

  • Great green listen
    April 18, 2014 by Obscurenickname from Australia

    Gavin is a great down to earth, tell it like it is aussie with a passion for sustainability and growing food and making cheese

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