#echinacea pills

[thecolorsfucked]

and thats only cuz the coasts have doctors

Reblog with where you're from (USAmericans if you're willing to specify state too that would be great)

I need to know if my suffering is just because my school district hates students or if it's a common thing

[breelandwalker]

Simple Spell - Full Moon Wish Jar

Intent: To harness the power of the lunar cycle for the manifestation and fulfillment of wishes.

Materials:

Small Jar with tight-fitting lid

Chime candle & fire source

Oil for sealing

Herbs and Items representing your wish

Ideal Timing: Waxing or Full Moon

Find a clear space to work. Make sure it’s free of fire hazards. If possible, try to work near a window through which you can see the moon. (If you don’t have one, that’s all right too, since you’ll be setting the jar out for the moonlight when finished.) Light your candle, focus your intentions, and get to work.

Select herbs and trinkets which fit inside the jar to represent your wish. For example, if your wish is for money or prosperity, you might include coins or small craft gems. If your wish is for health, you might include vitamin pills or a charm representing medicine. Check your books for herbs or crystals that correspond to your wish as well. This is your wish - make the spell your own. The contents of the jar can be whatever you want.

Use the materials that resonate best with you, but remember that your focused intention is the most important component of all. If desired, you can write your wish on a dried leaf or a piece of paper to give the spell a clear direction to work in.

Some common plants associated with wish-making include:

Bamboo

Bay Leaf

Blue Violet

Dandelion Seeds

Dogwood Petals

Nutmeg

Peppermint

Sage Leaf (any color)

Sunflower Petals or Seeds

Once your jar is complete, drip three drops of wax from the candle into the jar and circle the mouth of the jar three times with the oil to seal the charm. Then cap the jar and seal it with wax. Leave your thumbprint in wax on top of the lid. Place the jar somewhere that it will be touched by the light of the full moon and leave it overnight.

The jar should work for about a month, or slightly longer if you’re working with a supermoon. When the next full moon rolls around, you can recharge the jar by leaving it out overnight again, or make a new jar with a new wish.

Recipe suggestions under the cut. (And if you like this spell, you'll love my books!)

Happy Witching! 🌕💜

Health, Wealth, & Happiness

Lavender

Rosemary

Rice

Bay Leaf

Juniper Berries

Apple Wood Chip or Apple Seeds

Seal with Breath

Protection

Rosemary

Basil

Sea Salt or Table Salt

Holly Leaf

Juniper Berries

Seal with Sage or Dragon's Blood Oil

Healing

Basil

Echinacea

Horehound

Lavender

Hyssop

Seal with Basil Oil

Luck & Success

Clover Blossom

Galangal Root

Rosemary

Sassafras

Allspice Berries

Seal with Amber Oil

Money-Draw

Rice

Allspice

Orange Peel

Juniper Berries

Rosemary

Seal with Orange Oil

Love

Rose Petals

Apple Wood Chip

Lavender

Basil

Cherry Blossoms or Cherry Stones

Seal with Rose Oil

Jinx Remover

Sea Salt or Table Salt

Coffee Grounds

Rosemary

Sage (any type)

Black Peppercorns

Seal with Vinegar

[pedrito-friskito]

I'm back with another!! Fluff prompt #1 for Frankie, please 😇💜 (sorry I'm on mobile so I can't copy and paste it 😬)

yay fluff!! this was actually the same request as the one I got for Joel from @iamskyereads - but this one took a very different turn!

(prompt was: “Should I stop talking?” “Don’t, your voice is very soothing.”)

this was VERY self-indulgent, and it got a little (a lot) spicy, but I would truly do anything for Frankie Morales so so here we go!

eventual smut under the cut!

requests are open until saturday midnight!

the cold

(word count 1.7k)

Frankie is a suck when he’s sick. Like, man-cold to the nth degree. He’s a baby, in every sense of the word. But you can’t help it, taking care of him every way you can.

Flu season is a bit of a write-off in your house. While you fill your body with antioxidant teas and immune-boosting vitamins, Frankie thinks it’s all bullshit, waving off your offers with a mumbled, “I don’t get sick.”

Except, he does.

It starts fine; it always does. A bit of a cough, clearing his throat repeatedly, rubbing at his nose and making that scrunched-up expression you secretly love (more so when it’s not the first sign of impending sickness…). He asks for soup for dinner, grumbles at you that his throat is sore, takes longer, hotter showers than normal. But he powers through, refuses to call into work cuz, “It’s just a bit of a cold, baby. I’m fine.”

Except, he’s very quickly not fine.

His truck is in the driveway when you get home from work, which is your first clue. Frankie’s almost never home before you, and as you pass his truck on your way to the door, you can see wads of tissues scattered on the bench seat, lozenge wrappers decorating the dashboard. You sigh as you fish your keys out of your pocket, unlocking the door and stepping inside. He whines as soon as he hears your shoes on the tile.

“Baby, I’m sick.”

You have to stifle your giggle, unloading your work bag and purse from your arms, toeing off your shoes and locking the door behind you. “You don’t say, Francisco.”

He’s sprawled out on the couch, wrapped in the flannel blanket that usually lives on the back of the sofa. He doesn’t look well, to start; his skin is pale, his forehead shining with a thin sheen of sweat, his eyes bloodshot. You step to the back of the couch, leaning over and touching the back of your hand to his forehead. He’s warm, too, and holds your hand to his skin with something like a whimper on his lips.

“Your hands are so soft, baby.”

You chuckle, rolling your eyes as you head for the kitchen. “Have you taken anything?” you ask, beelining for the cupboard where you keep the meds, fishing out a package of cold and flu, along with another baggie of lozenges and one of the echinacea teabags you’ve been hoarding since he first started coughing. “Fish?”

“No,” he calls back, clearing his throat, which sends him into a coughing fit. You pop two of the pills out of the blister back, fill a glass of water, returning to the living room and perching on the coffee table as he stops, offering the water.

“Drink,” you command, and he listens, clammy fingers brushing yours as he takes the glass. “And take these, too.”

He makes a face as he takes the pills from you, wincing as he swallows. “I hate being sick.”

You shake your head at the big suck he’s turned into, reaching out to brush his hair from his forehead. “I know, baby.”

The rest of the evening is spent waiting on Frankie, and you go full nurse-mode on him. A box of tissues is left on the coffee table, along with more lozenges, a bottle of water, and a cup of tea with honey. When he starts coughing again, you find a tub of vapour-rub, and order his shirt off, perching on the coffee table again so you can smear the stuff on his chest. It helps some; you can feel his breathing even out a bit beneath your hands, his lungs less rattle-y against his ribs.

He whines when you take your hands off of him, and you settle onto the couch instead, pulling his head into your lap while you find something to watch on Netflix. One hand still rubs at his chest, the vapour-rub long absorbed, but every time you try and stop, he nudges at your arm, makes some unintelligible noise, begging you to continue.

“How was your day?” he asks, his voice a little nasally, sniffing loudly as you hand him a tissue.

You tell him about your day at work, launching into a story about your coworkers. You ramble a bit; usually you two have a big, long chat over dinner, which usually cascades out onto the couch after you’re finished tidying up, so you have lots to say. And you keep rubbing at his chest, his skin hot against your palm, his head rising and falling with your breaths.

You’ve been talking for nearly twenty minutes, and you realize he hasn’t said a word. He started out with quiet affirmations he was listening, uh-huhs and oh reallys interjected every so often, but it’s a been a while since you heard one.

“Frankie?” you say softly, not wanting to wake him if he’s asleep. “Honey, should I stop talking? Why don’t we get you to bed, hmm?”

“Don’t,” he rasps, turning over onto his stomach, burying his face in your lap. Your hand moves to his hair, curls sliding around your knuckles. “Your voice is very soothing.”

“Oh, is it?” you ask, smiling as you move your hand through his hair, making a little moan fall out of him. “I’m sure it would be even more soothing in bed.”

He shakes his head against you. “Don’t wanna move.”

“How about the shower?” you ask, and his head perks up instantly, sleepy eyes blinking at you.

“You gonna join me?” he asks, and you laugh.

“Yes, Fish,” you reply, ruffling his hair. “Don’t trust you to stay upright without me.”

It’s the fastest he’s moved all evening, kicking off the blanket and waiting for you to stand up. He wobbles a bit as he gets to his feet, and you fit yourself under his arm, leading him down the hall to the bathroom.

He looks dead on his feet as you shuffle him into the shower, the spray nearly as hot as it’ll go, filling the bathroom with steam. You strip yourself quickly, pulling the curtain back into place. Frankie slips his arms around your waist as soon as you’re within reach, leaning his head into your chest, his back pressed to the cold tile.

“Comfortable?” you ask, angling yourself so he’s not getting sprayed directly in the face. He nods into your collar, and you sigh as you feel his hands slip lower, palming your ass as he pulls you a little closer. “Frankie.”

“Huh?” he mumbles, kissing at your collarbone. “What, baby?”

“You’re sick,” you say, coming your fingers through his wet hair, slicking it back over his head.

“But I need you,” he almost whines, head moving up so he can suck at the skin of your neck. “Always need you, even when I feel like shit.” He pauses, wrenches his head up and coughs towards the wall. “Especially when I feel like shit.”

“Breathe deep,” you tell him, rubbing your other hand up and down his back. “The steam will help.”

He fits his face back against your neck, hands roaming your body again, and you can’t help but lean into his touch a little. He knows your body better than you do, knows where to squeeze and caress in just the right way, sending sparks of heat to your core.

You feel him twitch against your thigh, and you can’t help yourself, moving your and around from his back, down his arms, over his stomach. He groans in your ear as you skim your fingers along his waist, over the curve of his stomach, and he twitches again, cock filling at your attention.

He squeezes your ass again, his other hand reaching between your legs, but you push him away. “Baby—” he starts to protest, nose still buried in your throat.

“I’m taking care of you, remember?” you mumble against his hair, kissing the crown of his head. “Let me.”

“What about you?”

“I’ll take care of myself later,” you say, revelling in the gasp that slips from his throat as your fingers close around his cock. “I’ll let you watch.”

He groans into your throat, arm going tight as anything around your waist. You stroke him slow, bringing your hand to your mouth after a moment and licking a stripe up your palm. He groans louder when you touch him again, your spit and the water easing your movements, making him pulse in your hand. You curl your fingers tight, thumb riding the thick vein along the underside of him, and he whimpers into your neck, clawing tighter at your waist, pushing his hips into your hand.

You know his body just as well as he knows yours.

You move your other hand to the base of his neck, fingers still knotted in your hair and tug lightly, just enough that you can press your lips to his forehead. “You gonna cum for me, Frankie?”

“Uh-huh,” he breathes out, nearly stuttering the response as you push him back slightly, until his back is flush against the tile again. You pump him fast and hard, just like he likes, thumb swiping against his sensitive head on every upstroke. “Fuck, baby, please.”

“Take it, Fish,” you whisper, holding him close, your hand moving faster on his cock. “C’mon, baby, wanna make you feel good.”

“Feels so good,” he groans out and pushes his head back as he cums, ropes of white spurting onto your stomach, over your knuckles, dripping onto his thighs. He stutters out your name as he goes, head tipped back against the tile, eyes rolling back in his head. You stroke him through it, savouring every sound he makes, the heat and pressure between your own legs pulsing in time to your heartbeat. Later.

You only slow when he starts to whine, one hand pushing at your own. You tug him beneath the water again, letting the hot spray wash you both clean, and he fits himself against you, hand roaming your body once more.

“You’re so good to me, baby,” he mumbles into your neck. “So fucking good to me.”

[seashellcosmos]

You mentioned it before so now I must know: Which bug has Gonta assigned each of his friends to and for what reason?

OKAY HERE WE GO BABY

Shuichi- blue noctuid moth! Shuichi has big moth vibes, and (according to research the author has done) this moth is sometimes associated with death :) but it is very pretty

Kirumi- orb weaver spider! Spiders are arachnids, not insects, but Gonta still likes them- and orb weavers are very delicate and organized spiders, often observed tearing down and rebuilding their web daily (i have seen this with my own eyes it rocks)

Korekiyo- praying mantis! Tall and thin, can come across as unsettling, but is sorta just minding its own business. Stares at you for too long.

Himiko- ladybug! Small and cute and round, with a similar color scheme and habit of just hanging out wherever they feel like. Also fall asleep like…. As soon as they are somewhere cold or dark. Which is endearing

Ryoma- June Bug! (June beetle) a small, round, endearing beetle in the scarab family. Are very small and resilient (despite their clumsy and self destructive flight patterns)often used to symbolize transformation? Apparently? Christmas beetle would also work for him tbh.

Kaito- firefly! (Lightning bug, fire bug, etc) while not as flashy as Kaito tends to be at first glance, these little show stoppers quite literally light up the night sky like little stars in lonely rural eras

Angie- painted lady butterfly! Maybe a little obvious, but this tiny butterfly has splattered oranges and white and black across its wings to make a vibrant pattern! They also fly around very excitedly, and are attracted to bright colored flowers like echinacea or sunflowers

Rantaro- Atlas Moth! A large, striking moth found in many parts of Asia, with beautiful eye markings and wings that bare a strange resemblance to cobra heads as well. Often used to symbolize travel and wandering

Miu- primrose moth! partially for her signature pink and yellow color scheme, partially for their pickiness when it comes to host plants, and partially because these little critters are often active day and night once they pupate and reach adulthood.

Kiibo- Pill bug! (Rolly Polly, Armadillo Bug, etc) a tiny isopod that’s more related to shrimp and crustaceans than true insects, with slate gray armored backs they have a tendency to hide behind if startled

Kokichi- Emperor Moth Caterpillar (and the moth itself) a very flashy little creature with eye designs and frills along its body to trick predators, known for that one metaphor that symbolizes life’s struggles

Kaede- Monarch Butterfly! A delicate but incredibly resilient butterfly with very vibrant colors!! Often used to symbolize strength and endurance

Tenko- Grasshopper! A high energy insect found all over the world, known for their high jumps and cute little chirps

Maki- Glasswing Butterfly! Small, delicate butterflies with translucent wings they used to blend in with their surroundings. Pollinate and lay their eggs on plants in the poisonous nightshade family

Tsumugi- Leaf Cutter Bee! While a little more plain looking than other bee species (heh heh) these bees are very unique! They cut parts of leaves to make their home, stitching together little nests for winter.

Gonta sees himself as a rhino beetle, big and silly and strong enough to protect his friends!!

[invisibleraven]

I would love prompt “I have never been this sick before I'm sorry did I, haha this is so weird, but did I confess my love for you? f- four times? yeah? haha oh” for willex please! 💕

When Alex awoke Thursday morning with a familiar tickle in the back of his throat, he swore a blue streak. He knew that feeling, it had preceded every cold and flu he'd ever had. Which meant he was going to be smothered by sickness by day's end.

Right at the worst possible time.

It was bad enough he had his economics final looming, a class he utterly loathed, but he also had the big art history project due. And the last thing he wanted or needed was for Willie to see him sick.

Willie who was so cool and drop dead gorgeous, who had Alex's unwitting heart in his hand since the first hair flip and crinkle eyed smile he'd offered him after they quite literally ran into each other on the way to class. Willie who was counting on Alex to do the written portion of their project since Alex's skills with a paintbrush were less than stellar.

So he couldn't be sick.

Alex threw back some Echinacea, took a multivitamin, and prayed for the best. But grabbed the box of cold meds on his way out the door as a last resort.

By second period, he had a sneezing attack, by third his voice was a froggy croak. He sucked back a large tea for lunch, but he could barely register the flavour and the warmth of the beverage did little to abate the chills racking his body.

Finally he could barely function so he tossed back two of the pills before trudging towards the library where he was supposed to meet Willie. Willie who looked so soft and cuddly in his oversized white hoodie, his hair in a rare ponytail. He kind of looked like a giant white cloud, calling out to Alex to be slept on...

The next thing Alex knew, he was sitting up in his own bed, groggy and disoriented. He peered through his bleary eyes around the room, not sure how he got there. He let out a series of racking coughs, groping for the water bottle that lived on his bedside table, gulping back half of it once the coughs had abated.

"Hey hot dog," a voice came from the doorway. Alex turned and saw Willie, waving at him, his hands still stuck in the sleeve of his sweater.

"Hey," Alex rasped. "Whatcha doin' here?" He had flashes of memory, but also dreams, so he wasn't sure what was reality or not any more.

"You pretty much passed out on me at the library, so I brought you back here. You seem pretty ill."

"Thanks," Alex said with a loud sniffle. "Blech, I have never been this sick before."

"Yeah, sounds pretty nasty," Willie remarked. "Thank goodness I got my flu shot this year and I have a pretty hearty immune system."

Alex tried to laugh, but the result was a croak that lead to another series of coughs. Finally he could breathe once more, and he looked at Willie again, another flash of daydreams coming to him, and well, he had to know. "I'm sorry did I, haha this is so weird, but did I confess my love for you?"

Willie grinned, wide and bright. "Four times, yeah."

"F- four times? Yeah? Haha oh,” Alex mumbled, cursing under his breath.

"I dunno what cold meds you took, but they made you pretty loopy, you were going on about some other weird stuff too-killer hot dogs and the like," Willie said.

Alex scrambled for the bag next to his bed, pulling out the box of medicine. "Fuck, these are Reggie's pills. They have some weird ingredients in them because you basically have to knock that boy out to get him to stay in bed when he's sick."

"Because you totally should have gotten up this morning," Willie remarked.

"We have to get our project done," Alex retorted, sneezing once more just to destroy his emphasis.

"We have time," Willie said. "Now, how about I make you some tea and then we can talk about where you wanna go for our first date after you're no longer contagious."

"D-date?"

Willie grinned once more. "Well yeah, you did confess your love to me, least I can do is take you out at least once to see if I could one day reciprocate. Just-not while you're sick. Rather not get a raging case of whatever you have to ruin our first kiss."

"I'd like that too," Alex replied.

"Be right back with your tea, and maybe some less lethal meds then," Willie replied, dashing off. Alex snuggled further into his bedsheets, and smiled.

Sure, he was miserable and he didn't even wan to think about how far behind this would put all his school work, but maybe getting sick would work out for the best.

Especially if he got a date out of it.

[chathurang011]

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[healthylifestyle4you]

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[jencsi]

Aftermath

August 2016

Dark purple balloons sway in the gentle breeze, tied down with silver ribbon to patio chairs, the metal fencing that surrounds the yard, random stakes placed throughout the yard. The garden is in full bloom, lavish shrubs, flowering pots, roses pink and red, towering wildflowers, daisies, echinacea, black eyed Susan’s, swaying along with the balloons, freshly cut grass, greenery around every corner, Barbara’s pride and joy. 

A long table sits under a small white canopy tent, purple cloth draped over it, matching the balloons. Here, wrapped gifts, colorful bags, donned with ribbons and bows are set down with care. Large boxes of pizza covered with cheese and dripping in grease occupy another table. At the final table rests a large rectangle layered cake with purple and pink frosting and two number one candles placed delicately on top. “Aunt Julie sit by me, Aunt Julie watch me jump in the pool, look at the new books I got from grandpa, wow sunglasses, just like yours! Cool!" Finn soaks up the party atmosphere with joy, happily catching Katie when she hugs her, turning her just in time to blow out the candles on her cake. Finn didn’t know what triggered it, but there it was, sudden, familiar and terrifying, the dull ache in her head, just above her left eye. She winced once and that motion triggered her nerves to shoot more pain to the same spot. Her stomach lurched in fear and panic, not today, please not today, she begged silently to her wounded body.  She muttered her curse words under her breath for the sake of Katie and her friends as she turned, marching back towards the house where her bag resided in the closet, yanking it by the strap in frustration, she dug around for her saving grace, the painkiller that would put it in its place, hopefully, the negative thought crept into her brain, for she spent half a dozen nights and days taking more than one of this horse tranquilizer type medications, only to be left with the same pain for hours on end. 

She struggled to unscrew the medicine bottle cap, hands shaking with rage and fear of the pain that lay ahead of her unless this magic pill stopped it in a reasonable amount of time to where she could still enjoy the party. 

She stumbled into the kitchen, barefoot on the polished wood floor, shoes lost in the chaos of the party, the hem of her dress swaying as she moved, it was a new dress she picked out specifically for this party, a floral pattern that made her feel clean and fresh like spring and summer should be rather than dark and dingy like the headaches made her feel and forced her to retreat to cool dark spaces alone like some recluse. 

In the kitchen, she ripped a piece of bread off the loaf on the counter, enough to quickly chew and swallow with some difficulty, before shakily reaching for a glass, filling it with water from the tap, popping the pill and chugging the water, the sooner it hit her bloodstream the better right? She tried to convince herself it was going to be fine but the ache persisted and seemed to grow in intensity with each passing second she wasted. 

She felt the bread and water churn unpleasantly in her stomach and she braces her hands on the marble countertop, breathe, just breathe, it’s gonna work, give it a chance. 

But a wave of nausea hits her hard and she stifles the urge to cry. Maybe more water? She was never drinking enough, that’s how she ended up in this situation half the time. But no, her brain taunts her, water can’t fix it, it’s all his fault. And the negative side of her mind is right after all, she wouldn’t be forced to take prescribed painkillers, be forced into constricting MRI’s a few times a year, relearn her entire existence one fumbled step at a time. He took so much from her and with each side effect that her body threw at her as a result of his violence, he continued to ruin days like today and rob her of the life she fought so hard to get back. 

She can feel her heart beating faster, sweat gathering on her forehead and neck as panic over the pain overwhelms her. 

“The girls are having a blast,” Barbara Russell’s voice floats from behind her as she enters the kitchen. “It’s cooling down so DB’s gonna set up a bonfire for them to make s’mores.”

Her words register but Finn feels a haze over her as she nods, trying to to turn around too quickly at the risk of throwing up. 

“Sounds great,” Finn mutters, her voice cracked with emotions, struggling to maintain composure and keep her insides from churning and spilling out onto the floor or counter. 

Barbara senses the sudden change in her mood and behavior and immediately rushes to her side properly. 

“What’s wrong?” She demands to know softly but stern.

“Nothing,” Finn tries to deter her but the ache in her head is pounding, she can’t let go of the counter, a flush overcomes her and she feels her knees buckle. 

But Barbara sees right through the facade, the way she’s tensing up in obvious pain and discomfort. It’s a headache, a bad one, one brought to fruition at the hands of someone else. Now it’s her turn to feel a rush of rage towards the man, the monster she corrects herself, responsible for this. Before she can make a move or think of what to do next, Russell enters the kitchen, laughing about Charlie telling Katie and her friends a ghost story. 

“What’s up?” he asks of the tension in the kitchen, his smile fading when he sees Finn holding on to the counter oddly and Barbara next to her looking worried.

“Headache,” Finn manages to choke out, pressing the palm of her hand to her forehead which is now hot to the touch and aching terribly. The spare bedroom she is forced into is dark, blackout curtains pulled across the windows, deflecting any sunlight from entering. It’s chilly, just like the rest of the house as the air conditioner hums, the gentle rattling of the vents on the wall seems ten times louder in the moment of agony, the light from the small lamp Barbara turns on by the bedside practically blinds her and she squints, the rest of her senses taking a beating as her head throbs. 

The motion of laying down overwhelms her and she doesn’t fight Barbara who turns down the covers to allow her to settle in bed. The sheets are cool and comforting against her body, her head landing softly on the pillow changes the feeling of her pain but doesn’t alleviate it.  She hears whispers above her, but the words are jumbled, and her brain can only process a few at a time "ice, no, heat, peppermint oil, that's too strong, remember last month?" Far from comforting her in the moment, Finn can hear them fussing over her care fading in and out of her laboring subconscious, the familiarity they have with her pain creates a feeling of embarrassment and heat flush to her cheeks.

She turns her head and presses her entire forehead into the cold pillow, begging for relief, a calming of the churning in her stomach, a break from the pain, from the odd flashes of light above her eyes, annoying her already overstimulated mind and body.

“Honey don’t do that,” Barbara scolds her suddenly, patting her back, making her turn back on her side causing her to protest with another soft cry, the shift causing more pain. 

She squeezes her eyes shut tight, creating more tension in her head which she knows is wrong to do but she can’t help the involuntary reaction in the moment. The light from the bedside lamp blinds her even with her eyes closed.

 The sense of something cold on her burning forehead a moment later brings a shock to her system but within seconds, the pain seems to melt away, a few aching throbs at a time. The battle isn’t over that easily she knows, but the intermittent moment of relief gives her a few seconds to collect her breathing and feel, for just a few seconds, normal, if that’s a possibility in her world now, an illusion, a dream. 

Tiny multi-colored stars twinkle in her lines of sight, grouped together in front of the black landscape of her eyelids. The distinct scent of smoke enters her olfactory range, along with a singular girlish shriek piercing her auditory system. She attempts to lift her immobilized arm, wanting to make sure all her limbs are still functioning in her moment of peril. Somehow, her hand makes contact with her face, she’s alive, numb, but still feeling. The cold on her forehead that brought her relief has gone lukewarm. A soft voice far away speaks unintelligibly, then she feels the lukewarm feeling fade, replaced once again by something icy cold. Lather, rinse, repeat.

An hour, or four, she didn’t know and wouldn’t know unless she opened her eyes, but that task seemed monumental. What started out as an explosive pounding in her skull has now lessened. The sensation of her hair being brushed back makes her sigh, a light tickling on the back of her neck makes her shiver under the covers.

The feel of someone or something warm beside her startles her out of her half-conscious, half-asleep state. More whispers and the sensation of warmth starts to move away from her. "Let her stay," Finn says weakly, all her strength zapped with just the simple act of checking to see that Katie had indeed abandoned her own birthday party in search of Finn, finding her and not leaving her side. Finn had missed S’mores and ghost stories and Uncle Charlie dancing silly. Just like she missed the picnic last month to Gig Harbor, the zoo, the fifth-grade graduation in May for her school, the amusement park, planting the garden with her mom and grandma, each time the same, Aunt Julie has a headache. Aunt Julie doesn't feel well. She'll be better soon, don't worry.

What a strange concept adults tried to emulate, don't worry. Worry was always there, Katie saw it in her grandparents faces and voices, her mother's looks and whispered conversations, her aunt Julie promising her everything would be okay more times than she could count.

"I'm not stupid!" Katie had yelled when she questioned Finn's whereabouts hours ago, ignoring the pleas of her family and seeking out her favorite person, the one she trusted the most, who listened to her and didn't dismiss her concerns as just childish or tell her she was too young to understand. She understood plenty. She understood pain, heartbreak, anger, watching Finn be hurt enough times, watching her grandpa fall apart, watching her mother and grandmother hover worriedly over everyone, she hated secrets and lies, being told its okay when it's not. Enough was enough, she decided, I'm grown up, if they won't tell me, I'll find out on my own! And with that headstrong guidance, she finds the nerve to ignore her mother and grandparents and seek Finn out, finding her locked away, crippled by another headache, something she dealt with too much lately. It makes sense, they all agree, watching Katie snuggle closer to Finn, they spend so much time together, they adore each other, she respects the hell out of her, she wants to be just like her, she had declared multiple times in her life thus far. A tall and dangerous order for an eleven-year-old, following in the footsteps of one Julie Finlay, but really, no one could blame her.

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Healing from the Ground Up: Discover the Power of These 10 Medicinal Plants

Welcome to "Healing from the Ground Up: Discover the Power of These 10 Medicinal Plants" - a journey where you will learn the secrets of nature's medicine chest, and how to grow your own backyard pharmacy. Imagine having the ability to heal yourself and your loved ones with natural remedies that are easy to grow, safe and effective. Imagine having a bountiful herb garden that not only beautifies your backyard but also serves as a source of natural medicine. With this guide, you will learn how to do just that. From aches to zits, from digestion to mental health, these 10 medicinal plants will help you take charge of your health in a natural way. Join us as we discover the power of these healing plants and how to grow and use them to heal from the ground up.

1. Say Goodbye to Pain with Chicory: The Must-Have Plant for Your Backyard Pharmacy :  

Get ready to ditch the painkillers and say hello to the natural power of Chicory. This versatile plant, known for its medicinal properties, is a must-have for your backyard pharmacy. Whether it's soothing sore muscles or reducing inflammation, Chicory is a game-changer when it comes to pain relief. Say goodbye to aches and pains and hello to a life free of discomfort with Chicory by your side.

2.  Fix Your Wounds in a Flash with Yarrow: The Backyard's Best-Kept Secret for Healing :

Meet Yarrow, the backyard's best-kept secret for healing. This wonder plant is a natural wound healer that will fix your cuts, scrapes and bruises in a flash. With its powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, Yarrow is a must-have in your backyard pharmacy. Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to natural healing with Yarrow.

3. Say Goodbye to Sleeping Pills with California Poppy: The Natural Sleep Aid:

Achieve a peaceful slumber with California Poppy, the natural sleep aid that's better than sleeping pills. Say goodbye to grogginess and hello to a refreshed morning with this backyard must-have.

4. Digestive Bliss with Marshmallow: The Ultimate Plant for a Healthy Gut:

Marshmallow is the ultimate plant for a healthy gut. Its natural mucilage properties help soothe the digestive tract and promote a healthy digestive system.

5. Nature's Antibiotic: The Healing Powers of Chamomile:

Nature's antibiotic, Chamomile is a versatile healing herb that's great for soothing minor aches, reducing inflammation and promoting relaxation."

6. Glowing Skin and Calm Nerves with Evening Primrose: The Natural Remedy:

Evening Primrose is a natural remedy that promotes healthy skin and calm nerves. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help relieve eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

7. Lavender: The Perennial Herb That Fights Inflammation:

Lavender is a perennial herb that fights inflammation and promotes relaxation. Its soothing aroma and medicinal properties make it a must-have in your backyard pharmacy.

8. Echinacea: The Immunity-Boosting Plant You Need in Your Backyard:

Echinacea is the immunity-boosting plant you need in your backyard. It's known to help boost the immune system and fight off colds and flu.

9. Calendula: The Herb of Healing for Dark Times:

Calendula is the herb of healing for dark times. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it effective for treating wounds, burns, and other skin conditions.

10. Feverfew: Nature's Aspirin for Fevers and Migraines:

Nature's aspirin, Feverfew is a powerful herb that can help relieve headaches, fever and migraines. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it a must-have in your backyard pharmacy.

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Prince's ex Charlene Friend reveals Prince and his half-brother had 'cocaine diet'

For Charlene Friend, reports that prescription pills found hidden in an Aleve bottle at Prince's Paisley Park estate could have been counterfeit drugs containing the powerful narcotic Fentanyl, is yet another painful reminder of how the late singer hid his drug use from those around him.

The 44-year-old interior designer says she met Prince in 1989 and dated him for two years and that she was an 18-year-old virgin when she met Prince.

Prince's ex-girlfriend, 44, has insisted she had never seen Prince do drugs. But in the decades that have elapsed since their split, she says she's begun to understand just how much of his life he kept hidden.

"He would sometimes stay up for five days at a time without sleep, food, or even water, going nonstop back and forth to the studio," recalls Friend. "I had to sneak in catnaps to keep from passing out from exhaustion. The first time that happened, I asked him, 'How do you do this?'"

Prince, says Friend, just smiled, stared deep into her eyes and said: "Angel food. Food of the spirit, not of the flesh."

When he finally did allow himself to sleep, Friend recalls that he would cover the windows with aluminum foil, crank the heat up to 80 degrees or higher and make sure the room was pitch-black.

"He would be shaking all through the night," says Friend.

Several years after their split, Friend was speaking with Prince's half-brother Duane Nelson, who had spent time working as head of security at Paisley Park, about how the singer was able to stay awake for days at a time.

She says Nelson, who died in 2013, told her that Prince's stamina had nothing to do with "angel food" and everything to do with narcotics. '"We call it the cocaine diet,'" Friend says Nelson told her.

"It was shocking to me to hear that," she says. "He hid it so carefully. I never saw him take even an aspirin. He seemed so health conscious, always taking vitamins like echinacea and goldenseal."

She added, "There were no gray areas. One day he would be in a good mood, and the next day he would be in this very deep, dark mood. Part of that was just his personality, but I now realize that the drugs enhanced that."

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Things nobody tells you when you get diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency so I'm gonna tell you:

Invest in a blood pressure monitor and a blood sugar checker. This has made it way easier for me to discern if I need to take more medication or not, or if I'm starting to go into an adrenal crisis. If my blood pressure and blood sugar are low, I know i need more Hydrocortisone. A thermometer is also a good thing to keep around.

Speaking of which, your blood sugar may be low in the morning until you take your meds. It's absolutely okay to start ur day with something sugary.

The time between waking up and taking ur meds is going to really suck. Cortisol used to wake you up, it won't anymore. Your meds will.

You absolutely should be put on omeprazole (other some other ppi) once you're put on Hydrocortisone. Otherwise the pills cause ur stomach to produce too much acid and it causes problems (I know... for reasons).

Avoid stress as much as possible. Avoid too much heat, people who are sick, too much exertion. Get enough sleep. Stay hydrated. Eat enough. Anything that can stress ur body out will cause you to need more cortisol (or in this case, hydrocortisone) to deal with it.

Do not. ReUse towels multiple times before washing them. Thank me later when you're not constantly dealing with skin infections (acne, boils, etc). Don't use other people's towels.

On that note, don't sit on directly on public toilet seats. Use the toilet seat protectors some places have and if they don't, use toilet paper to sit. This includes at your work. I get boils whenever I sit on a toilet that is used by too many people without doing this because my immune system is weakened.

Don't share drinks with other people. Your body can't fight off infections as easily, especially not once on Hydrocortisone.

You have to be cautious about being in large crowds. Wear a mask! And carry around hand sanitizer.

You might be infertile.

Use a nail brush to clean the sides and underneath parts of ur nails where dirt builds up. Be careful when trimming your nails. Again. Easily get infections. This will reduce that. Fingernail infections are like, my most frequent infection I get now. I've found releif with PRID salve from Hyland naturals (I'm not usually a natural remedies person, given the whole chronic illn3ss thing, but there's scientific evidence behind multiple of the ingredients in this). I also use hydrogen peroxide beforehand once they start draining (gross i know)

You probably should disinfect any wound you get, normal people don't need to use hibiclense, but I do. If I don't use it, it gets infected. Bacitracin is ur best friend.

You may need to invest in some decent non alcoholic mouthwash. I'll add my favourites here later (one of them is by natural dentist i think? My other fav is one sold at walmart in a solid green bottle). If you struggle with dry mouth biotene is a good option, it also has xylitol so thats a plus. Make sure you're taking care of your oral health. I've had a few oral infections just from minor irritation or accidents like biting my lip, having a good mouthwash has helped me reduce that.

Probiotics are a good idea if you can afford them. Kombucha and kefir are good if you can tolerate them. They have helped me fight off some infections.

DO NOT. TAKE ASHWAGHANDA. (Its in a surprising amount of stress receiving supplements, drinks, gummies, etc.)

There are three kinds of adrenal insufficiency. It's important to know which you have. Also. If you have GI issues or a family history of celiac. Get checked for celiac. Get your thyroid hormones checked as well if you haven't already.

I've had sommee success with Elderberry supplements, echinacea and goldenseal supplements, zinc, high dose vit c, vit d, oregano oil and also ginger and tumeric helping me while I've been sick. There's studies with evidence of these having a positive effect when fighting infection. I only take them short term or when I'm exposed to someone who is super sick (example, exposed to covid by accident). But talk to your doctor before you take anything, especially if ur on other medications.

Keep covid tests around. If you get covid, talk to your doctor right away, you may be able to get something like paxlovid. Which helped me a lot. (Though I personally wish the amount of time they prescribe it for was longer). The process is a little complicated but don't be afraid to ask for it. There's other options available too so, be sure to look into those. I may. Get around to linking information on those eventually lol.

Life isn't over just because you're sick. This all used to be so overwhelming to me but now its ingrained. You've got this!

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Nutritional Supplements: Essential Boost for Your Health

What Are Nutritional Supplements?

Nutritional supplements are products designed to augment your daily intake of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs. These supplements come in various forms such as pills, powders, and liquids, making them accessible and easy to consume.

Benefits of Nutritional Supplements

Incorporating nutritional supplements into your diet offers numerous health benefits:

Improved Nutrient Intake Nutritional supplements can help fill the gaps in your diet, ensuring you get essential vitamins and minerals that might be missing from your regular meals.

Enhanced Immune System Certain supplements, like Vitamin C and Zinc, are known to boost your immune system, helping you fight off illnesses more effectively.

Better Bone Health Calcium and Vitamin D supplements are crucial for maintaining strong bones and preventing conditions like osteoporosis.

Types of Nutritional Supplements

There is a wide variety of nutritional supplements available, each targeting different health needs:

Vitamins and Minerals These are the most common supplements, including Vitamin A, B-complex, C, D, E, and K, along with essential minerals like Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.

Herbal Supplements Herbal supplements such as Echinacea, Ginkgo Biloba, and St. John's Wort are used for their medicinal properties and health benefits.

Protein Supplements Popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, protein supplements help in muscle building and recovery.

How to Choose the Right Supplements

Choosing the right nutritional supplements can be daunting. Here are some tips:

Consult a Healthcare Professional Always talk to your doctor or a nutritionist before starting any supplement regimen. They can help you determine which supplements are suitable for your needs.

Read Labels Carefully Check the ingredients and recommended dosages on the supplement labels to ensure you're getting a high-quality product.

Consider Your Health Goals Select supplements that align with your specific health goals, whether it's boosting immunity, enhancing mental clarity, or supporting joint health.

Potential Risks and Side Effects

While nutritional supplements offer numerous benefits, they can also pose risks if not used correctly:

Overconsumption Taking too many supplements can lead to toxicities and adverse effects. For example, excessive Vitamin A can cause liver damage.

Interactions with Medications Some supplements can interact negatively with prescription medications, reducing their effectiveness or causing harmful side effects.

Conclusion

Nutritional supplements can play a vital role in supporting your overall health and well-being. By understanding their benefits, types, and how to choose the right ones, you can make informed decisions to enhance your nutrition. Always consult with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective use of supplements.

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Supercharging Your Immune System: Unleashing the Power of Echinacea

Echinacea is a potent herb that Native Americans have used for millennia due to its medicinal benefits. It contains a variety of chemicals that strengthen the immune system and aid in the battle against illnesses.

When ingested, Echinacea induces the synthesis of white blood cells and cytokines, which are required for immunological function. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, which help to reduce the severity and length of cold and flu symptoms while also guarding against respiratory infections.

There are various advantages of including Echinacea into your everyday regimen. It improves the immunological response by increasing the activity of immune cells that fight illness. It also shortens the duration of illness and relieves symptoms like congestion and sore throat. Echinacea can help prevent respiratory infections and reduce their effects on overall health. Its antioxidant qualities protect cells from free radical damage, which reduces the incidence of chronic diseases.

To receive these benefits, a variety of Echinacea supplements are available. Capsules and pills containing standardized extracts are handy and provide constant levels of active substances. Liquid extracts are highly concentrated and have a more immediate effect. Teas and tinctures offer a more natural method of consuming Echinacea.

Incorporating Echinacea into your daily routine can boost your immune system and enhance long-term immunity. Echinacea is a natural superhero for your immune system, since it has been shown to increase immunity and combat infections. Accept this botanical powerhouse to discover the path to a stronger, healthier self.

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 Immune C Supplements for Immune Boosting: Your Defense Against Illness

In today's fast-paced world, having a healthy immune system is more essential than ever. Vitamin C is a dietary powerhouse that is at the forefront of immune health because of its important function in strengthening the body's defenses.

The following explains why Immune C is essential for your general health:

Immune Support: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system, increasing its ability to fight infections and diseases.

Collagen Production: Collagen, the protein that keeps skin, bones, and connective tissues intact, is synthesized with the help of vitamin C. 

Wound Healing: Vitamins help the body heal wounds more quickly and assist tissue repair, both of which are essential for immune system function.

Antioxidant Defense: Apart from enhancing immunity, vitamin C functions as an effective antioxidant, eliminating dangerous free radicals and shielding cells from oxidative damage.

Stress Management: Vitamin C reduces the impacts of stress by maintaining adrenal gland function and regulating the body's stress response, which improves immunological resilience.

Dietary supplements designed specifically to strengthen and enhance the immune system are known as Immune C supplements. They frequently have high concentrations of vitamin C, which is well-known for enhancing immunity. Immune C supplements may also include other nutrients and antioxidants, such as zinc, vitamin D, elderberry extract, and echinacea, which are believed to enhance immune function and help the body fight off infections and illnesses.

These supplements are available in a variety of forms, including capsules, pills, gummies, powders, and effervescent tablets, making them accessible and simple to add to your daily routine. Immune C supplements are frequently used as a preventative approach to enhance general immune function or during periods of increased sensitivity to sickness, such as during the cold and flu season.

Immune C supplements can work more effectively when followed by a healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and other lifestyle factors.   

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Every Thing You Required To Learn About Herbal Products

Organic products have actually obtained astounding level of popularity lately, along with lots of folks relying on organic remedies for different health worries. These items, stemmed from vegetations as well as herbs, offer an even more holistic strategy to wellness and health.

Everything You Require To Learn About Natural Products:

Organic Elements

Herbal items are helped make from all-natural substances sourced coming from plants, herbs, roots, blooms, seeds, or fruit products. These active ingredients are actually typically minimally refined to maintain their organic homes as well as potency.

Standard Medicine

Organic solutions have been made use of for centuries in conventional medicine devices including Ayurveda, Typical Mandarin Medication (TCM), as well as Indigenous United States medication. They are felt to ensure wellness and also address a variety of ailments by repairing harmony within the physical body.

Large Variety of Uses

Natural items are actually readily available in numerous types, featuring teas, tinctures, pills, powders, and contemporary creams. They are actually made use of to take care of a large range of health and wellness concerns, including digestive function, rest conditions, worry, skin disease, as well as a lot more.

Health Rewards

Different herbs deliver different health benefits. For instance, ginger is recognized for its own anti-nausea and also gastrointestinal residential or commercial properties, while chamomile is prized for its own soothing impacts on the stressed unit. Turmeric is prized for its own anti-inflammatory buildings, as well as echinacea is strongly believed to enhance the body immune system.

Safety And Also Effectiveness

While marigold petals items are normally considered secure when made use of as guided, it is actually necessary to talk to a health care expert just before including all of them into your routine, particularly if you possess underlying health ailments or are actually taking medications. Some natural herbs might interact with medicines or result in allergic reactions in certain individuals.

Premium Matters

Not all natural items are actually created equivalent. It's essential to opt for high-quality items from respectable companies or providers to guarantee protection and efficacy. Try to find products that are natural, non-GMO, as well as devoid of additives, fillers, and also impurities.

Regulation and Specifications

Natural products are actually moderated in a different way in various nations. In the USA, diet supplements, featuring herbal items, are managed through the Fda (FDA). However, guidelines may be actually much less rigorous reviewed to pharmaceutical medicines. It's necessary to research the policies in your nation and select items that fulfill premium requirements.

Possible Adverse Effects

While carnation flowers items are actually commonly well-tolerated, some individuals may experience side impacts such as allergies, indigestion, or interactions with medicines. It is actually necessary to begin with little dosages as well as observe your physical body's action. Terminate usage as well as speak to a medical care qualified if you experience any unpleasant responses.

Holistic Strategy

Organic products are frequently considered as aspect of a holistic strategy to health and also health, together with proper health and nutrition, regular exercise, stress management, and various other lifestyle variables. They are certainly not meant to replace traditional clinical treatments however can easily enhance them by assisting the body system's natural recuperation devices.

Customized Technique

Every person's body system is actually distinct, as well as what help a single person might not help another. It may take some hit and miss to discover the appropriate combo of natural herbs and does that work well for you. Listen closely to your physical body's signals and adjust your routine accordingly.

Education and Study

Keep updated regarding the weeds you are actually utilizing as well as their prospective advantages and risks. Study research studies as well as medical trials may deliver important insights right into the efficacy as well as safety of bath products. Also, take into consideration speaking with a qualified herbalist or even healthcare expert for personalized support.

To conclude, herbal items give an organic as well as comprehensive method to health and wellness as well as well-being, with a wide variety of making use of and also potential advantages. Nevertheless, it's crucial to choose high-grade products, know possible negative effects, and also talk to a health care specialist for tailored support. Along with the right understanding and also technique, natural products may be useful allies in assisting overall welfare.