A Day in Bed...

So... I am stuck at home as I have a bladder infection. BOO!!!!

I am just resting for the day, while Jospeh is up at his mother's chopping wood. I am drinking lots of water and, of course, after assessing what herbs I need, have taken up a schedule of olive leaf, cinnamon and U (a combo blend I brought over) tinctures to get rid of this imbalance. It may take a week or so....but I would rather do it naturally. I will let you know if it works (it will) :o)

I find it ironic that I have made homemade versions of the two tinctures I actually need! God provides!

We made our first tinctures over a month ago (March 21st) with 100 proof vodka and fresh olive leaves from John's trees (Joseph's brother).  In a month's time of brewing, this homemade tincture has out performed the Good Herbs, Inc. tincture I brought with me.  Yippee! It tests well over 50 % more potent- very exciting for us! More bang for your buck is what I see!

Olive Leaves and Vodka

100 Proof vodka is hard to find here and a bottle like the one above is $50- way expensive. We may begin to use brandy (most are usually under 80 proof) as our medium for the tinctures.  For the cinammon, I used apple cider vinegar to see if it would be as potent as an alcohol tincture if brewed longer.  I am taking it now due to the bladder imbalance and it tests fine.  I will have to purchase some from the herbalist here to compare it through muscle testing.  I hope it does just as good as it has been brewing for some time....

Brewing is basically just sitting in a sterilized jar for 3 weeks or so with a shake each day. The chosen liquid leeches out the medicinal values of the leaves, roots, blossoms, etc.

Well, I will end here for the day...

 Know that Jospeh and I are doing splendiferously. I am still slowly looking for work while we work on recognizing my education credentials... I am currently looking for my wedding dress (I found one, but very pricey, so still looking). The food and reception are booked and the invites are ordered...flowers are being looked at....things are coming together slowly.....but surely.

God bless from Down Under!