What’s in your medicine cabinet? I grew up with a medicine cabinet comprised of aspirin, Tylenol, robitussin, pepto bismol, cortisone cream – basically any anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-microbial pill, lotion or potion. That was what I knew to be ‘wellness’. I didn’t know that those medicines were treating the symptom and not the cause of the symptom. Only until about 7 years ago, did I think more in depth about how those pills, potions and lotions were affecting the body. Over the course of the last years, my wellness cabinet consists of:
Essential oils
- Lavender – soothing properties; relax your body and mind for sleep, soothes cuts, scrapes
- Peppermint – reduces motion sickness, reduces stomach pain/improves bowel function, energizes your mind and body, opens sinus passages and improves congestion
- Thieves/immune support – anti-viral, antiseptic properties help protect the body from the onset of flu, candida, cold, etc. It may also help with lung dysfunction, such as bronchitis, peneumonia, coughs, etc.
Vitamins and supplements
- Multivitamin and mineral supplements
- Fish oil
- Flax seed (oil or ground)
- Antioxidants – Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K
- Echinacea
The question to ask is, “Is this treatment or recommendation addressing the underlying cause of my problem?” If not, keep searching for answers through a holistic minded individual. If so, you’re on the right track!
