Carla Burke

Nynke Muller wrote:I think that is a big YES for tea making. Maybe we should call it an "infusion" or "herbal tea" because it will be different than regular tea.
Or am I wrong? Do I misunderstand the scientific information, maybe there is something I have missed, because I am not a native english speaker?

I have such a bush as well, and I have never thought of trying it. If it is really a bad idea, please let me know.

For medicinal use, the term you may be looking for is tisane? Tea and herbal infusion are also correct, though 'infusion' is an umbrella term, that includes oils, vinegars, liniments, honey, and alcohols...  'Tea' is commonly used for black, green or white teas, but those are also herbs, so there is that.

And, shifting back on topic...

Agreed. If the foot was the only thing, then the massage might have helped it. But, this is, too me, an indication there was much more wrong. I'm glad at least, that the poor thing had a peaceful, relatively comfortable death.

I like to put some in combinations that I like, others are eaten individually. So, on the rare occasions when I have them, I might put peanut with strawberry, rootbeer with buttered popcorn,  mango with jalapeño, etc. But, for perspective, I probably only have one of those really small packets once every two or three years.

The only (natural) thing I can think of that retains/ expands in water, anywhere close to that well is coconut coir. It can then be left in place to allow the water to disperse, slowly. It's fantastic in potted plants, as mulch or as an amendment to garden soil. But, I'm pretty sure it's not going to help with the things Pearl was dreaming about.

Megan Palmer wrote:I would be concerned for your children so would not give the rooster another chance.

Agreed! 1,000%! I was responding from my current perspective - we don't even get young kids visiting, here. With littles around, it would be one & done.

I typically have a '3 strikes and they're out' policy, but on a case by case basis. There are also times when there are no 2nd chances.

Personally, I would gently massage it into the correct position, as often as possible. I *might* straighten out on its own, but that's not been my experience.

Mary Haasch wrote:I wanted to address the use of tools built for large hands and strong forearms and wrists as my take on not being strong enough to handle a tool safely. I have invested in battery operated tools and have found them to be so much more suited to my +70 yo frame. I have inherited my Dad's tools, still fully functional although corded and they are really heavy metal tools. Those tools with cords and weight are the reason I've gone to battery operated. I've been really impressed with the educational videos and that the tool designs seemingly have thought of everything. Still I'm completely daunted by the prospect of taking a precut and installed on site 2-story shed and making it much needed living space.

Here ya go! A whole thread (started by our very own Pearl Sutton), about exactly this:

https://permies.com/t/57572/Tool-thoughts-women#486343

Timothy Norton wrote:I have this mental block when it comes to utilizing cloth hankies because I worry about the cloth being a vector for passing nasties onto my hands. Maybe I am just being overly risk adverse?

I'd love to have something reusable instead of single use however. Maybe I am missing something?  

Hands are even more easily washed than laundry, and if you're using paper tissues without washing your hands, you're carrying those germs around on your hands, anyway, because the moisture & germs go right through the paper.

Thanks, Joylynn! (Now I don't have to track it down, lol).

So, I'll echo what the others have said about the cure depending on the pain. Muscle (including tension & sinus headaches), joint pain, strains, sprains, breaks, and bruises are all well served, by my DEEP. It helps all those deep tissue issues - just don't ingest it, or use it on open wounds. This might sound odd, but gently massaging a bit into your outer ears (not inside - only your elbow goes in there), the lobes, ridges, and vallies, is a very quick way to ease muscle tension and bring relaxation, too.

To keep migraines at bay (best as a preventative) a cup of strong feverfew tea per day can cut migraine occurrences drastically, and my son has told me that (when he finally listened to his mama🙄) and started taking it, his migraines have decreased by about 80% and aren't nearly as intense, and are much shorter duration.

If it's too late, and you already have a headache, I swear by willowbark powder. I'm not a fan of super bitter stuff, so I don't drink it as a tea/decoction, but prefer it as an electuary (made into a loose paste with raw honey). Don't that way, I can just add hot water to make it thin enough to drink or even just take a teaspoonful. If you're on blood thinners, be careful with this willowbark, as it is also a blood thinner.

If it's the all over achy yuck that comes with the flu or a cold, a 20 minute soak in a very warm Epsom salts bath with a few drops of eucalyptus, or lemon eucalyptus essential oil will do wonders.