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    So as the wife and I are both laid up today with liquids coming out of both ends, I figured it would be a good time to ask how you guys plan to treat things like this. Especially considering both our kids have it too.

    I know that electrolyte packets, ibuprofen, and bismuth takes are all available now to store and have good shelf lives. Anybody got other ideas?

    I pulled out our OTC bins last night and today when she started complaining that I needed to go to the store for the stuff. I showed her that I already had everything to treat it, even if it wasn't what she was used to using.

    I think she understands that aspect a bit more now after how bad our night was with the kids. I just keep hoping she understands I may be a pack rat but it has a purpose some days.

    Any natural or easy to replicate things after the normal supplies run it would be welcome too.
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    1 bottle of whiskey and two aspirin. Save the aspirin for the morning you might need it.

    That said for over the counter we use a lot of Pepto Bismol it settles the stomach and diarrhea. Once we get that under control we use a lot of Day-quill and Ni-quill.

    Hope you feel better
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    Dayquil and Nyquil for the flu? Never thought of that.
    Quote Originally Posted by Gunfixr View Post
    Welcome to the internet.
    One of us types in our heart and soul, and then puts it up for the world.
    Then, the rest get to interpret it.
    It is literal, or figurative?
    Sad, or happy?
    Angry, or calm?
    Just black and white words on a screen.
    Not like a conversation in person, with facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.

    Still, we here pretty much slide along without issues.
    Imagine how well we could get along in person.

    Or, we would just think each other is a bunch of assholes

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    Plantain seeds. Not the fruit, the weed. Pick the spikes and dry them. Remove the seeds and grind them. Excellent for the bottom end of your problem. The psyllium is a great binding agent, if you know what I mean. The rest of the plant has beautiful medicinal properties as well.

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    I knew if you boil the leaves into a salve it's called knit quick. We used to use it when I was little.
    Quote Originally Posted by Gunfixr View Post
    Welcome to the internet.
    One of us types in our heart and soul, and then puts it up for the world.
    Then, the rest get to interpret it.
    It is literal, or figurative?
    Sad, or happy?
    Angry, or calm?
    Just black and white words on a screen.
    Not like a conversation in person, with facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.

    Still, we here pretty much slide along without issues.
    Imagine how well we could get along in person.

    Or, we would just think each other is a bunch of assholes

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    The leaves and juice can be used as a topical in poultices and lotions for treating sunburns, stings, insect bites, snakebites, poison ivy breakouts, rashes, burns, blisters, and cuts.

    The leaves can also be heated and applied to swollen joints, sore muscles, sprains, and sore feet.

    Traditionally It has also been used for treating sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and mouth sores.

    Studies have shown that plantain has anti-inflammatory effects, and it is also rich in tannin (which helps draw tissues together to stop bleeding) and allantoin (a compound that promotes healing of injured skin cells).

    Plantain may also reduce blood pressure, and that the seeds of the plant may reduce blood cholesterol levels. Plantain seeds were also widely used as a natural laxative, given their high source of fibre. Teas made from the plant can also be used to treat diarrhea, dysentery, intestinal worms, and bleeding mucous membranes.

    The roots can be used for relieving toothaches and headaches as well as healing poor gums.

    Plantain tea can also be used as a hair rinse for preventing dandruff.

    The rather strong fibres within the leaves can also be used for making thread, fishing line and even cloth.

    It is the wonder plant!

    I can do a little digging around the forum, but do we have a section dedicated to wildcrafting of plants for medicines? It might be a good section to have.

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    Do NOT mess with him while he's pumping gas.

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    My mom had lots of Ostomy patients that were old, and didn't have a lot of money, and needed electrolyte replacement but couldn't afford sports drinks, and pedialyte etc. she always told them to make their own... The store brand limeade concentrate, baking soda, and salt. I'm sure the recipe is out there somewhere, I can't remember what she told me, but it was basically homemade Gatorade.
    Common sense is so rare these days, it should be re-classified as a super power.

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    Baking soda?
    Quote Originally Posted by Gunfixr View Post
    Welcome to the internet.
    One of us types in our heart and soul, and then puts it up for the world.
    Then, the rest get to interpret it.
    It is literal, or figurative?
    Sad, or happy?
    Angry, or calm?
    Just black and white words on a screen.
    Not like a conversation in person, with facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.

    Still, we here pretty much slide along without issues.
    Imagine how well we could get along in person.

    Or, we would just think each other is a bunch of assholes

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamesneuen View Post
    Baking soda?
    Sodium bicarbonate. That was my response when she told me that too.
    Common sense is so rare these days, it should be re-classified as a super power.

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    Weird. I'll have to look it up and see if I can make my own
    Quote Originally Posted by Gunfixr View Post
    Welcome to the internet.
    One of us types in our heart and soul, and then puts it up for the world.
    Then, the rest get to interpret it.
    It is literal, or figurative?
    Sad, or happy?
    Angry, or calm?
    Just black and white words on a screen.
    Not like a conversation in person, with facial expressions, body language, tone of voice.

    Still, we here pretty much slide along without issues.
    Imagine how well we could get along in person.

    Or, we would just think each other is a bunch of assholes

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