Comments on: The Friday Feedback Forum

By: Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:55:46 +0000

Sayward- I’m totally with you. But I sooo want to be a believer! I was reading a book about it just yesterday and I was like, ehhhh…it all sounds kind of hokey! But I don’t know if that is just because we’ve been “trained” to believe all the conventional medicinal schtuff- or in your case, the science just makes no sense.

However, I have also been reading about herbs and the healing properties of foods. Onions! Raw garlic! Cayenne! Probiotics, of course. Apple cider vinegar teas, etc, etc, etc. Obviously that’s much easier to get on board with. So I’m studying up but don’t know much…. yet.

Also, do you use chiropractic care? if so, for Waits as well? That’s another thing that I just don’t know about. I swear by chiropractic care for myself but it’s for things like dislocated hips or shoulders. That seems like a given. But for headaches? Allergies? Asthma? I don’t know… and then for the babes, well, it just didn’t seem to me that Owen’s chiro was really DOING anything, you know? Just a few taps here and there….

So anyway- all that to say that I am really curious about more natural remedies and thought you might be able to help :)

Enjoy your Saturday!

By: Sayward

Sayward — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:15:46 +0000

@ Jacquelyn – I have . . . mixed feelings about the things you’ve listed. I guess I should say that I am a huge believer in holistic and traditional healing. But *in my mind*, not all methods are created equal. S for example, herbs as medicine gets a big ‘hells yeah’ from me. I use herbs all the time (alfalfa, chamomile, RRL, oatstraw, etc) in teas and tinctures. I’m also a huge proponent of Chinese Medicine and the herbs they use (though as a veg*n, eek! watch out).

On the other hand [and this is just my own personal opinion!!] homeopathy is just something I can’t swallow. After reading about what it actually is (dilutions on the magnitude of millionths), the scientist in me just won’t let me go there. Of course having said that, I got some homeopathic teething relief for Waits at the raving recommendation of a friend. They do seem to help, so who knows? I sort of wish I didn’t know the process of homeopathy – I’d be much more likely to believe in it! =D

As for more specific info, I don’t have a ton of experience but I think it’s a great idea for an article! It’s going on the list . . .

By: Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 18:39:23 +0000

I’m a little late to the party but I’ve had this idea brewing for a while and kept forgetting to comment here. First, here’s a little love list:
1. Portland (hey, I’m still new :))
2. going no-poo again after a terrible dye-tastrophe.
3. essential oils and experimenting with all-natural cosmetics.

Now for the question: do you have any experience with homeopathic remedies? It’s cold and flu season (it hit hard in our house this week! BOOO!) and besides prevention, i.e. awesome nutrition and general self-care, I am wondering about treatments once the yuckies set in. I know all the usuals- humidifiers, steam, rest, fluids, saline drops, neti pot, etc…. But I’m wondering specifically about herbs and tinctures, ESPECIALLY for the wee-ones. If you do know about this stuff, perhaps a series on that would be helpful! I know I would certainly appreciate it!

By: saundra

saundra — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:08:53 +0000

chip* man i wish i payed attention to what i type lol

By: saundra

saundra — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:08:15 +0000

little late this weekend.. but my list is

1: my whole wheat oatmeal cranberry chocolate chop cookies.. (everyone says best cookie ever lol)
2: the lovely vendors i have met at the farmers market this year :)
3: my really pretty bouquet i got from farmers market for $1 with zinnias and basil.
4: realizing that my husbands aunt is my second best friend..
5: and my crazy monsters who run around the house screaming and playing until i go crazy and the cute little night night kisses i get when they’re exhausted :)

By: windycityvegan

windycityvegan — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:11:52 +0000

I was wondering the same thing – I guess those of us who know our areas pretty well could give a shout out – and if there are more than one of us who know an area really well, we can collaborate!

I am very familiar with the vegan scene in Chicago, and am getting to know my new ‘hood (Chapel Hill/surrounding) pretty well.

By: Sayward

Sayward — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:06:53 +0000

I <3 reading these love lists so SO much! Seriously, brightens my days and I’m so glad we do this each week. =)

@ Cedar – Oh man, I started reading your comment and thought “ooh! Sugar wa . . . oh” haha. Other that the homemade hair removers like that, I don’t know of much. I think Sara’s idea of a safety razor is probably your best bet. Luck!

@ Melisa – Yay, work it girl!

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I’m really glad you guys are into the “My Vegan City” idea! Thanks again to Sara for coming up with it. But now, who’s going to write them, hmmmm??? =D

By: Melissa C.

Melissa C. — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:45:50 +0000

Hey Sayward!

I love the new badges!!

I think your (Sara’s?) “My Vegan City” idea is absolutely WONDERFUL. I would definitely love a guide to where I can get some tasty grub in my area.

By: Lenn

Lenn — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:04:33 +0000

-Finally cool enough to cook soups!
-Fall cleaning!! Can organize without swimming in my own sweat.
-Kitteh gets #3, she is happy to be able to sit in her windowsill again without baking to death.

By: Melisa

Melisa — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:02:14 +0000

Been meaning to thank you, and your ‘playing dress-up’ pieces for giving me the gumption to finally go out of the house in a couple cute, quirky second-hand dresses that I have owned for YEARS and never had the courage to wear out.
1-Lily Allen’s “F*** You”–Great song!
2-My awesome hubs who has babied my poor, migraine-ridden self.
3-Halloween stuff EVERYWHERE!!!