Comments on: How the Non-Toxic Avenger Ruined My Relationship with Ibuprofen (and other drugs) http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/ Learn to live life with less plastic... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. I don't buy new plastic. Join me on my plastic-free journey. Thu, 17 May 2012 05:01:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Erika http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-40268 Erika Fri, 04 May 2012 05:01:15 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-40268 I only stop by this blog occasionally so I'm catching up on old posts , but I had to chime in on this one.  I was not willing to give up ibuprofen (nothing works as well for me when I have a cold) so I use compounded asprin and ibuprofen.  I get them made at a compounding pharmacy and it's just the compound with a binder (I have them use lactose as I'm allergic to cornstarch) and a gelatin capsule on the outside.  Three ingredients, no plastic in the medicine.  The bottle of course...sigh.  In California you have to get a prescription to use a compounding pharmacy but if you are willing to deal with the shipping (you may be able to request minimal packaging) you can get them from out of state without a prescription.  I only stop by this blog occasionally so I’m catching up on old posts , but I had to chime in on this one.  I was not willing to give up ibuprofen (nothing works as well for me when I have a cold) so I use compounded asprin and ibuprofen.  I get them made at a compounding pharmacy and it’s just the compound with a binder (I have them use lactose as I’m allergic to cornstarch) and a gelatin capsule on the outside.  Three ingredients, no plastic in the medicine.  The bottle of course…sigh.  In California you have to get a prescription to use a compounding pharmacy but if you are willing to deal with the shipping (you may be able to request minimal packaging) you can get them from out of state without a prescription. 

]]> By: Erika http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-40266 Erika Fri, 04 May 2012 04:47:03 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-40266 Candied ginger from the bulk bin definitely works for nausea.   Candied ginger from the bulk bin definitely works for nausea.  

]]> By: Greg http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39502 Greg Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:20:46 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39502 Hi Got to say your other responders have the right notion, herbs and tinctures. We have used the astralagus based tinctures to fortify our immune system we great success along with goldenseal or echincea. But you should know when you can't stop coughing, a low amount of lobelia will let you get to sleep coughless. If you get the mix wrong well lobelia won't let you, it will make you vomit, so pay attention. All of these things come in bottles with little amounts of plastic. I will be contacting you to do an interview on my Radio show Toxic Trespass in Northern Calif. I like your approach and drive. Greg Hi
Got to say your other responders have the right notion, herbs and tinctures. We have used the astralagus based tinctures to fortify our immune system we great success along with goldenseal or echincea. But you should know when you can’t stop coughing, a low amount of lobelia will let you get to sleep coughless. If you get the mix wrong well lobelia won’t let you, it will make you vomit, so pay attention.
All of these things come in bottles with little amounts of plastic.
I will be contacting you to do an interview on my Radio show Toxic Trespass in Northern Calif. I like your approach and drive.
Greg

]]> By: Natural Cosmetics: Truth, Lies, and, Advocacy | A green living, green parenting blog http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39376 Natural Cosmetics: Truth, Lies, and, Advocacy | A green living, green parenting blog Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:59:11 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39376 [...] understanding ingredients. I believe that we all deserve to know exactly what is in our cosmetics, vitamins and other medicine, soil, air and then, and only then, can we make educated decisions based on that knowledge. Too [...] [...] understanding ingredients. I believe that we all deserve to know exactly what is in our cosmetics, vitamins and other medicine, soil, air and then, and only then, can we make educated decisions based on that knowledge. Too [...]

]]> By: Melody http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39310 Melody Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:47:50 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39310 I think your statement that "we" can live without plastic is just fine. Not as individuals, though. Our society has to change, but we can do it. Also, a lot of the ingredient in those drugs that I had to look up were related to them being tablets: agents to bind them together, then more to make sure they break up. Could you buy cough syrup to avoid those? And skip the Advil so your fever can heal you. Sometimes you have to suppress a cough so you can sleep and if honey didn't work (too bad. It gives my kids several hours cough free) then you need something else. I think your statement that “we” can live without plastic is just fine. Not as individuals, though. Our society has to change, but we can do it.

Also, a lot of the ingredient in those drugs that I had to look up were related to them being tablets: agents to bind them together, then more to make sure they break up. Could you buy cough syrup to avoid those? And skip the Advil so your fever can heal you. Sometimes you have to suppress a cough so you can sleep and if honey didn’t work (too bad. It gives my kids several hours cough free) then you need something else.

]]> By: M Johnson http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39296 M Johnson Sat, 10 Mar 2012 01:21:11 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39296 Organique by Himalaya makes amazing herbal, all-natural balms/rubs that work just as good or better than Vicks and they come in glass with a plastic lid. You could also make your own balm with beeswax and essential oils. http://www.ishopindian.com/himalaya-organique-i-e-balm-inhale-exhale-pr-24675.html Organique by Himalaya makes amazing herbal, all-natural balms/rubs that work just as good or better than Vicks and they come in glass with a plastic lid. You could also make your own balm with beeswax and essential oils.

http://www.ishopindian.com/himalaya-organique-i-e-balm-inhale-exhale-pr-24675.html

]]> By: Jo http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39270 Jo Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:55:39 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39270 When half the family had whooping cough a few years ago, nothing worked, until my husband's German work colleague put him onto killepitch, a german herbal digestive liquer. Worked like a dream, a teaspoon for each child before sleep. Have used it for dry coughs ever since. I figure it is a lot less harmful for the children to have a teaspoon of alcohol than the horrible ingredients in pharmacy cough mixtures. When half the family had whooping cough a few years ago, nothing worked, until my husband’s German work colleague put him onto killepitch, a german herbal digestive liquer. Worked like a dream, a teaspoon for each child before sleep. Have used it for dry coughs ever since. I figure it is a lot less harmful for the children to have a teaspoon of alcohol than the horrible ingredients in pharmacy cough mixtures.

]]> By: Cheryl http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39229 Cheryl Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:48:53 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39229 Yes the nasty things in medicine... For colds we drink elderflower tea with local honey and for a fever - yarrow and plenty of rest. It is more difficult while traveling and to be honest we aren't quite sure how we are going to solve it, maybe by putting together a little herbal first aid kit. Yes the nasty things in medicine…
For colds we drink elderflower tea with local honey and for a fever – yarrow and plenty of rest. It is more difficult while traveling and to be honest we aren’t quite sure how we are going to solve it, maybe by putting together a little herbal first aid kit.

]]> By: HG http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39224 HG Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:28:02 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39224 Dark Chocolate - 70% caco or higher content. I can get Dove Dark (but they come in a big plastic bag) bites - 1.5 oz = about 5 pcs. I usually just try two, chewed quickly and at the same time just before I lay down to sleep for the night. On very bad nights I'll take up to four. Dark Chocolate – 70% caco or higher content. I can get Dove Dark (but they come in a big plastic bag) bites – 1.5 oz = about 5 pcs. I usually just try two, chewed quickly and at the same time just before I lay down to sleep for the night. On very bad nights I’ll take up to four.

]]> By: Maureen http://myplasticfreelife.com/2012/02/how-the-non-toxic-avenger-ruined-my-relationship-with-ibuprofen-and-other-drugs/comment-page-1/#comment-39205 Maureen Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:02:35 +0000 http://myplasticfreelife.com/?p=5847#comment-39205 My new recommendation for sickness: Read Super Immunity by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Lots of great information for preventing illness (from colds to more serious stuff later in life). He debunks a lot of cold/flu myths and offers suggestions for simpler/non-toxic remedies that are actually backed up by clinical studies. Zinc, Vitamin D, and elderberry extract (glass bottles) are a good place to start. He also includes some really good recipes. I'll definitely be looking into Deanna's book as well! My new recommendation for sickness: Read Super Immunity by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Lots of great information for preventing illness (from colds to more serious stuff later in life). He debunks a lot of cold/flu myths and offers suggestions for simpler/non-toxic remedies that are actually backed up by clinical studies. Zinc, Vitamin D, and elderberry extract (glass bottles) are a good place to start. He also includes some really good recipes. I’ll definitely be looking into Deanna’s book as well!

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