Natural Family Today

Still Time to Respond to TIME

Rita Brhel — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:33:53 +0000

I have to admit, I was a little shocked when I first saw the cover of TIME magazine last week. My first thought was not that there is anything wrong with breastfeeding a three or four year old, because there isn’t, but given the climate in mainstream America, that brazen of a photo would turn off people not familiar with Attachment Parenting.

It’s sad that there are so many people in our country that are so flat-out against breastfeeding as a whole, not to mention breastfeeding an older child. And it’s sad that TIME took advantage of a perfectly natural, biological bonding moment between mother and child — to mock this approach to parenting with that headline — to sell magazines!

The articles inside TIME do bring attention to Attachment Parenting, but there are large gaps in what they’re presenting as the basis and essence of AP. More focus is on the techniques – especially those that they portray as odd – than why parents do them in the first place. Oh, except for that part where the author said that parents do AP for themselves, to heal themselves, and that there is comparatively less benefit for the child. (Paraphrased, not direct quote.)

Parents who AP do enjoy the secure attachment relationship with their children, but the majority of AP parents aren’t trying to “heal” themselves. They may be trying to do things differently than how they were raised, or the same, but that’s true for whatever philosophy a parent adopts for their family.

Mainstream parents also say the usual allegations – AP doesn’t work for dual-income families, AP kids will never learn independence, AP is the same as permissive parenting, AP moms can’t let go of their kids. Sometimes, it feels like we’re fighting a battle that can’t be won, like we’re salmon swimming upstream with bears on both sides.

It’s easy to want to tuck away within our families and just go on with life, without speaking out for AP. I have that same temptation. It seems like this whole debate is just too much to handle for the AP community, especially as we traditionally are parents who promote nonviolence and cooperation, and that getting involved in a “Mommy war” seems counter-intuitive.

But there’s a time for assertiveness, and this is it. It is time to educate the public on what AP is. This is a point in history where we’ll look back and say, either AP made great strides or suffered a great setback. It’s an opportunity for us to show that AP isn’t weird or off or harmful for families – that loving our children shouldn’t be considered weird.

There’s still time to respond to TIME. API is working to dispel the myths and educate parents on what TIME magazine missed in its coverage, and we need your help. Advocate for AP by submitting a comment here: http://ideas.time.com/submit-a-letter-to-the-editor/. Need some inspiration? Visit Attachment Parenting International (www.attachmentparenting.org) for resources and answers to questions on Attachment Parenting.

Old School Marigolds: A Virtual Workhorse For The Diverse Gardener

Pamela Kimsey — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:56 +0000

There are so many times I find a gem, such as the Marigold, become so misunderstood through the ages. Much of the confusion is derived from the loss of natural beneficial qualities the Marigold obtained before man decided to improve upon it.

The old school Marigolds were esteemed as being powerful and even magical by the Aztec Indians. It is said that the early Spanish Explorers in the 16th century took the native Marigold seeds from the Aztecs and carried them off to Spain and they were then cultivated in Monastery gardens. From Spain the seeds went to France (thus the French varieties) and to Northern Africa (thus the tall African varieties). It wasn’t until a few hundred years had passed before the seeds found their way to North American, shortly after the Revolutionary War.

In every culture and through the ages the Marigold played an important role and leaving many ole wives’ tales along the way. Many of them reflect on the garden and the warding off of pests. Sorting it all out can be quite the task, but the simple truth is the old fashion varieties were very pungent and fragrant. They obtained a natural chemistry of toxins put out through their root systems and into the soil.

I have to wonder what wisdom ancient cultures discovered by growing Marigolds in their gardens and what information got lost along the way.`Our own Grandmothers told of planting Marigolds throughout their gardens. Some say to keep rabbits from eating garden vegetables, some say that planting them with your beans will keep the Mexican Beetle away, and why have so many generations found it important to plant Marigolds with tomatoes?

After research from science and agriculture departments from universities such as Louisiana State, we know that the toxins in the older varieties help reduce Root Knot Nematodes that can sometimes plague the southern gardener. The results of Root Knot Nematodes are sick and diseased plants, a major decrease of fruit and vegetable production and eventually death of the stunted plants. Marigolds can work as a virtual workhorse in the garden, but they must be used properly.

Here’s How to Make Marigolds Work for You!

1. Marigolds must be planted with diversity in mind. By this I mean no chemicals or pesticides should ever be used anywhere in the garden. Even organic chemicals can have devastating results if not used properly and actually there is really not much need for any of them when beneficial predators are in place.

Marigolds as well as other flowers and plants can have problems with pests such as aphids and spider mites. But there are many natural predators to take care of the pests. Small lady beetles, predatory mites, minute pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs and predatory thrips will maintain and keep things in check.

2. Soil rich in organic matter and a well mulched garden will also keep all plants vigorous and healthy. Leaving bare dusty and sandy soil, especially during dry and drought periods will increase pests such as the spider mites. Healthy soil will also help keep plants free from various virus’ as well as many diseases.

3. Planting in wide rows and inter-cropping allows for much more diversity throughout the garden. One of the biggest problems in the garden is straight row mono-cropping. It is good to have Marigolds planted all throughout the garden. They will not help with just nematode problems but they will feed and attract many beneficial pollinators to the garden as well.

4. Cover cropping with Marigolds in areas where fruit and vegetables are prone to Root Knot Nematode problems. Plants such as tomatoes, strawberries and even corn can be effected by harmful nematodes. For instance, if you are making plans to rotate your tomato plants next year, plant a thick patch of Marigolds in the spot they are to go this year. The Marigolds will help choke out weeds in the new planned area too!

Luckily we still have access to some varieties that possess some of the qualities of the old school Marigolds. The older the better I say, as many heirlooms can be found and grown from seed that date well back into the early 1700 and 1800′s through a hand full of heirloom seed companies. D. Landreth Seed Company, Seeds of Change, Bakers Creek Heirloom Seeds or Seed Savers Exchange might be good places to begin your search.

According to Louisiana State University some of the recommended varieties are the Bonita Mixed, Gypsy Sunshine, Scarlet Sophia, Single Gold, Petite harmony, Petite Gold, Tangerine, Crackerjack and Flor De Muerto. It will serve you and your garden well if you make sure the seeds you purchase were grown organically and purchased from a trusted source.

Underestimated Flat Diapers

Laura Weirich — Thu, 17 May 2012 06:21:36 +0000

I love flat diapers. Don’t get me wrong. I also love the modern cloth diapers we have today, but there is a special place in my heart for flat cloth diapers. Flats were the only diapers I was wrapped in as a baby. Beyond that flats, as it turns out, have their place in modern society too.

Flats are economical. Anyone can afford a flat cloth diaper with a handful of diaper covers. A single modern pocket cloth diaper can cost upwards of 20 USD or more depending on how fancy the materials are. For that much money, one can easily purchase a dozen flat diapers.

Flats can be made from anything. One need not be great at sewing to create their own flat diaper. Flats are a single layer of absorbent material. That material could be hemp, bamboo, birds eye cotton, terry cloth, flannel, and jersey knit. You can use old t-shirts, old flannel sheets, dish towels, flannel receiving blankets, or flour sack towels to create your own set of diapers.

Flats are easier to wash. Because flats are a single layer, they clean far easier than an all-in-one diaper, which has multiple layers. Parents don’t have to worry if the material is getting clean enough to be reused as long as the water is hot. There’s also less need for stripping flats because they are thoroughly cleaned each time.

Flats are easy to dry. My prefolds are still damp after a cycle in the dryer. This isn’t the case with flats. They also dry faster when line dried which makes them great for taking on camping trips.

You can make flats work over the course of child’s growth. I have two sizes of prefolds. Because flats are a single layer, they can be folded to fit any sized child easily.

Speaking of folds, there are numerous ways to fold a flat. There’s the traditional triangle fold, but also the origami fold, kite fold, diaper bag fold, and the simple pad fold. These different folds make it easy to use a flat with any child, boy or girl, exclusively breastfed baby or toddler, chunky or skinny. Again, I can’t say the same for my prefolds. I use an origami fold with exclusively breastfed 5 month old. For my toddler, I pad fold a flat and put it in a cover. He wiggles too much for me to use any of the other folds.

Flats have a modern twist too. My in-laws and my parents diapered us in vinyl covers using safety pins. You can still use pins (although I’d skip the vinyl), but you can also use snappis or boingos instead. Any diaper cover will work with flats, but you can also pad fold a flat and use it in a pocket diaper too.

Flats may be old-fashioned, but they are very versatile. When deciding to cloth diaper a baby, consider flats. You never know how well they may end up working for you.

Gathering Plants in the Wild Garden

Laura of Wildenblue Farm — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:40 +0000

When winter finally releases its icy fingers from the land and allows spring to meander in, we in the North Country long for something fresh and green from the gardens.

In an attempt to recover from cabin fever, we push plump pea seeds into the still-cold earth, sow spinach and lettuces with abandon, and plant onions and leeks, kale and collards, carrots and chard in anticipation of Mother Earth’s bounty. Each warm day is spent walking through the small orchard, trying to spot out the first plum, cherry, apple and pear blossoms. We check the asparagus patch and the rows of rhubarb, looking for the first few harvestable spikes. We watch with anticipation as the garlic and Welsh onions spear the soil with their first blades of greenery.

Then, we patiently have to sit back and wait as another blast of cold air whisks in nightfall, and wonder if this late frost will spare the fragile buds and blossoms. We breathe a sigh of relief come early morning when the hoary-white coating of a tell-tale frost has not settled on the rooftop or gardens.

Being in Zone 4/5, the chance of a killing frost can come any time until the end of May, so one must wait till Memorial Day to set out warm-weather crops, flowers, and herbs. It can be an antagonizing wait!

Yet if one knows where to look, there are many things that can be harvested in the fields and woods long before anything is ready in the garden.

Gathering in the Wild Garden

Many folks harvest the furled green fiddleheads of ferns, wild ramps, and wild onions. Nettle leaves, dandelion greens, and wild violet leaves may be picked and stir-fried or steamed. Wild asparagus may be found by seeking out the dried fronds of last year’s plants. Even the early spears of common milkweed or bamboo may now be gathered and cooked like asparagus. Wild orange daylily tubers may be dug up and boiled too!

For medicinal purposes, many plants and roots are ideally harvested in spring, including plantain leaves, comfrey root, wild red raspberry leaves, dandelion root, and sassafras root and bark. These all may be dried now, and set aside in the pantry till you are ready to make tinctures, teas and salves, or use them in herbal remedies. Ah, the magic of spring tonics to restore one’s soul!

Identifying Wild Plants

As a precaution, it is best to make certain of the identification of the wild plants you are harvesting, as this time of year they can all look quite similar.

Find a friend who is familiar with wild-gathered plants, and tag along with them the first few times you go foraging.
Consult a field-guide to wild edibles in your area, or take a class if one is offered through the county extension office in your area.
Also, steer clear of plants that grow alongside the road or in a well-maintained lawn, as they can be contaminated.

Nettle Tea and Wild Violet Jelly

Of all the wild edibles, my favorite things to gather are nettles for tea, and wild blue violets for jelly!

For Nettle Tea, I gather the whole tips of the Nettle plant as it emerges from the ground and has a few sets of leaves. I simply pinch the top off (yes, it stings a little bit!) and make sure I have a few pairs of leaves along with the top.

When you’ve gathered all you want, take them home, rinse them off and drain well. Pat them dry and lay out on your dehydrator trays and dry till crisp. Then carefully crumble the leaves off from the stems… do not powder them, just leave them as whole as possible… then store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

I like to combine the Nettles with a bit of dried Mint and Wild Raspberry Leaves… it’s become my favorite (free) tea and is also good iced! I fill a single-serving size wire-mesh tea ball or a pinch-style “tea” spoon loosely and steep for about 10 minutes for a delicious cupful. Sweeten with agave, honey or stevia if desired.

To make Violet Jelly, gather about 2 cups of packed Violet petals. (Make certain that they are not gathered from a lawn that has been fertilized or treated with herbicides). Rinse the flowers well, drain, and then cover with 2 cups of boiling water. Cover tightly and let sit overnight.

The next day, strain out and discard the violets, reserving the liquid. Add 4 cups of sugar and ¼ cup lime (or lemon) juice plus the reserved Violet water in a stainless pot, and bring to a boil, stirring well. Add a box of powdered pectin, stirring well, and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil; continue boiling for one minute, then remove from heat and pour into clean, sterilized jelly jars. Top with lids, wiping rim if necessary, and place in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

This is lovely on toasted English Muffins or used in Thumbprint cookies!

Not only is it frugal to harvest the bounty of Mother Earth; it is also fun to learn and appreciate the foods our fore-bearers gathered… often as a necessity to supplement their everyday diet or medicine cabinet. There are so many books and online articles pertaining to wild foods; I encourage you to seek them out and experience a less- common form of gardening!

Getting Down and Dirty While Camping

Aadel Bussinger — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:02:27 +0000

We now no longer camp as for a night, but have settled down on earth and forgotten heaven. ~Henry David Thoreau

Camping brings families together. There is just something about experiencing the rawness of nature, the warmth of the fire, and the closeness of a tent or RV that bonds hearts and minds.

If you have never camped with your kids, I highly recommend it. You don’t necessarily have to “rough it” for it to count. You can rent cabins with full amenities and kitchenettes. We owned an RV with a generator so we knew we would never be without a warm bed and electricity.

The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping With Kids

If you are looking for a great guide that literally walks you through the steps on how to camp with kids, Helen Olsson has created The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping With Kids to do just that.

Learn the basics of family camping, from choosing a destination and packing gear to setting up a campsite and keeping little ones safe. Create the perfect camp menu with simple and tasty recipe ideas. Discover foolproof tips and tactics for keeping kids happy and entertained while hiking. Explore nature through clever and creative camp arts and craft projects.

Although this book handles a lot of the topics you would need for tent camping and hiking rather than covering other options for getting back to nature, it still has a lot of application.

Starting with the basics which include seasons and locations for camping, the guide covers most of what you will need to know.

You will want to have this book handy for:

planning your trip
making packing lists
shopping for and preparing meals
entertaining and overcoming boredom
safety issues

Why the Down and Dirty Guide is great

I love the author of this book because she is a mother herself, as well as a very organized one! This guide is very basic- she takes no information for granted. It makes a perfect book for your kids to browse and learn from!

The illustrations in the book are clean and simple and they fit with the whole “retro” theme of the book.

Perhaps the most appealing parts of the entire book are the numerous checklists. Olssen makes it easy for busy moms and dads to plan, pack, and execute an amazing camping weekend.

The checklists are interspersed throughout the text, but they are also located altogether at the back of the book for easy copying.

Making Camping Educational

I think my favorite part of the book is the chapter that deals with boredom and camping crafts.

Unlike some camping activity books I have seen, this guide integrates art and science into your camping weekend. There are lessons and craft plans that let you plan ahead as well as do things spur of the moment.

This allows you to not only connect with your kids, but make the camping experience fun and educational.

Where to Buy the Guide

You can get the Down and Dirty Guide to Camping With Kids from Roost Books or at Amazon (click the picture above).

Disclaimer: I received a free e-version of this book, however, it was not contingent upon this review.

6 Beginner’s Tips for Biking with Children

Nancy Sathre-Vogel — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:07:20 +0000

You want to take your family for a Sunday afternoon bike ride, but are not sure where to start? This is for you.

1) Start young.

If you get your children on bikes from a young age, they’ll grow up with the idea and won’t challenge it.

2) Tailor the vehicle to the developmental level of your child.

Babies will need to be in a trailer, but once the child hits the age of two there are plenty of options. Pay attention to each individual child and figure out what will work for that child. Options include: trailers, trail-a-bike, tandem, coupler to attach a child bike to an adult bike, or having the child ride his/her own bike.

3) Sandwich your child.

Until your child develops the skills to ride safely in traffic on his/her own, create a sandwich with adults in front and behind. The one in front sets the example for the child to follow, but the rear adult is there to keep an eye on her.

4) Keep mileage low and take plenty of breaks.

Just because you are rarin’ to go for a century ride, your child most likely isn’t. Enjoy a slow, leisurely ride with your family and do your training ride another day.

5) Take snacks.

You may be able to go several hours without eating, but your child most likely can’t. A hungry child is a cranky child.

6) Trust your child.

Kids are capable of way more than most parents give them credit for. Let them fly.

Biking is great for the entire family and will provide memories for years to come. As you spend a few hours of dedicated time together without all the distractions of modern society, you’re forming a bond with your child that will last for years to come.

Biking is also good in that it gets both of you out into Mother Nature’s handiwork. As you explore the out-of-doors, your child will see things you would miss – like the delicate shell of a cicada or the underside of leaves. Be open to the possibilities and they’ll come to you.

With our dependence on technological gadgets, the time outdoors on the bikes without cell phones beeping and brightly colored screen flashing, your brain will be freed up for more creative thought processes. Head on out and pick up some pine cones or have a sword fight with sticks during your breaks!

Natural Pregnancy Basics

Vanessa Pruitt — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:44:39 +0000

Product Review: Grass-Fed Beef from Tropical Traditions

Jennifer Needham — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:46:32 +0000

We all know Mother Nature never intended for cows to eat corn. Cows were meant to graze on fresh, green grass, not to live in feedlots. The nutritional profile of grass-fed beef can be dramatically different than that of grain-fed beef, and of course it’s the grain-fed meats that dominate our grocery store meat departments. So if your supermarket doesn’t carry it, where should you look for grass-fed beef?

Tropical Traditions is a company that sells grass-fed beef, among other products, and will ship it to you packed in dry ice to keep it cool. They shipped me 6 lbs of grass-fed ground beef for free, in exchange for my honest review of their product.

If you’ve never had grass-fed beef before, you don’t know what you’re missing! I think cows have been fed grain for so long now that many of us have forgotten what beef used to taste like. But this is it! I was very impressed with the beef Tropical Traditions sent me, because it tastes like beef used to taste back when I was a kid. I made hamburgers for my family with their beef, and got compliments all around. My husband, and even a couple of my older kids, ate 2 burgers each! This was some of the best ground beef I’ve had in a while. It tasted wonderful!

Hubby is the self-proclaimed grill expert in the family, and he liked the product because it was very lean and yet had enough fat to stick together so the burgers weren’t crumbly. I read somewhere that you can add a spoonful of coconut oil to ground beef when you cook it if there’s not enough fat present to cook the way you like it, but we didn’t need to go to such lengths; this meat was perfect the way it was.

For the past few years, I’ve been buying my beef from local farmers, sometimes a few pounds at a time but more often by the half or whole cow. I’ve gotten to know the handful of farmers I deal with fairly well and I know the beef I buy is grass-fed, without chemicals or hormones used, and from small family farms near where I live. So this isn’t my first experience with grass-fed beef, but I have to say the Tropical Traditions beef was very close to the top of the list in taste and quality. I was very impressed.

First and foremost, I advocate buying from local farmers. It’s a bit cheaper than buying online, it reduces the carbon footprint from all that packing and shipping, and it also supports local folks in your own community and is really the best way to build a network of healthy food-producers in your own area. If you don’t live in an area where this is possible, or you just prefer the convenience of shopping online and having your meat delivered, Tropical Traditions may be for you. Isn’t Isn’t it amazing that we live in a day and age where you can shop for perishable things like meat from your computer?

I’ve tried their product, and I highly recommend Tropical Traditions. They are wonderful to deal with, they have fast shipping and packaging that keeps the meat cold until it gets to your door, and their healthy grass-fed meats taste fantastic!

If you order by clicking on any of my links and have never ordered from Tropical Traditions in the past, you will receive a free book on Virgin Coconut Oil, and I will receive a discount coupon for referring you.

Breastfeeding For Pain Relief

Laura Weirich — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:15:24 +0000

Editor’s Note: This post is not meant to be a discussion about vaccinations. The focus of this post is about educating our health care professionals about nursing during painful procedures.

My oldest son has nursed during vaccinations. Our first two pediatricians were perfectly fine with it. In fact they were encouraging of it. Several research experiments published in the Journal of Pediatrics and British Medical Journal have shown that breastfeeding during painful procedures such as blood draws and vaccinations is the best method of pain relief compared to using pacifiers (dummies) or other comfort measures. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Le Leche League both recommend breastfeeding a child for pain management.

Unfortunately despite the mounting knowledge and support for nursing as a form of pain management, not all pediatricians share my first two pediatricians’ view about nursing during procedures. My most recent pediatrician and I have come to a head to head on this issue. Her physicians group does not allow nursing during vaccinations. I didn’t realize this until I brought my second son to her for a routine well-check and vaccination visit.

I was completely taken by surprise and asked both my pediatrician and the nurse who administers the vaccines why this was so. The nurse simply explained that it was “dangerous” to breastfeed during a vaccination because the child could move and flail during the injection. I also asked the pediatrician who confirmed her story and said it was the practice’s policy. Since I was completely unprepared, I took their word on face value feeling somehow they were misinformed. When I went home, I began searching for answers and discovered that they were completely incorrect.

Armed with my new information, for our next well-check visit I went determined. If they would not allow me to nurse my second son, then I would go elsewhere. I mentioned that we had discussed it last time, and I wanted to know what evidence she had about it being dangerous to breastfeed. She didn’t have any. She stated again that it was the policy of the practice and that babies often kick during vaccinations so holding them down is for their benefit.

Problem: If a child is nursed during a vaccination they are better able to control themselves and thus less kicking and less chance of injury. Where do I get this idea? Logic. If I can manage my pain in healthy ways while giving birth and still move around as asked, well then an infant is also able to control themselves better too. There are no studies to suggest that it’s harmful to nurse during vaccinations. If there are injuries, it’s because the person administering the vaccine is doing something wrong.

Then I suggested to my pediatrician that if this was a problem that we could skip the vaccinations and go elsewhere. She said that I would have a hard time finding anyone who would allow me to breastfeed during the vaccination. Completely wrong. I told her she’s the third pediatrician I’ve had and the previous two had no problems with me breastfeeding my oldest. What I didn’t tell her is that all outside laboratory administrators, including the heel stick tests I had for my youngest, also allowed breastfeeding during procedures.

“Oh,” she responded. She said she’d have to bring it up to the board. I asked her if she wanted my evidence and gave her all the abstracts I found online by doing a simple search through google.

So what happened?

Well, she went and asked the nurse if she was willing to try. The nurse had never vaccinated a child while breastfeeding. I told her we used to do it while sitting in a chair but if she preferred I’d sit with him on the examination table. She said the examination table would be better. During the procedure, he cried less and didn’t bleed as much as before. He also calmed down much quicker than before.

It’s a shame that this happened to me, but I’ve discovered that this happens all too often for parents. Our natural inclination is to comfort our children and to help manage their pain, yet some medical professionals do not allow breastfeeding during procedures despite it being what’s recommended. I am hoping that more information will be disseminated through the medical community so that breastfeeding before, during, and after for pain management becomes standard care in all physicians’ offices.

Chicken Soup Helps Treat Bronchitis

Rebecca Graf — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:15:55 +0000

by RedWordSmith at the English language Wikipedia

Each passing day proves Grandma right. Scientists around the world are conducting experiments that have surprising results. Well, surprising for them. For those that have looked to natural home remedies, the results are not too surprising. Guess what? Chicken soup might be a solution for bronchitis.

When we’re sick, we tend to look to chicken soup to cure our ills. Scientifically, it does help on a variety of levels. There are 4 specific areas where chicken soup helps you fight bronchitis.

1. The Chicken – Protein is important in your overall health. It keeps your body strong. You need protein when you’re sick though typically you don’t want it. Chicken is different. When cooked in soup, it has a much softer texture which is appealing when you are sick. There has been research that suggests chicken contains something called cysteine that helps break up mucus. But just chicken alone won’t do the trick.

2. Garlic – This herb has been looked at for centuries for its medicinal powers. It is nature’s antibiotic and helps battle against any infection including bronchial infections. Eating chicken soup with garlic gives your body extra fighting power. But….you need more.

3. The Broth – You need the chicken. You need the garlic. You also need the broth. You need lots of liquids when you are fighting bronchitis. You can get healthy liquid just from chicken broth. It takes good and delivers what your body needs.

4. Comfort – The final thing is the just the comfort you derive from eating chicken soup. There is something about it that makes you think of home and love. Even when you’re home alone eating it, the mental images it conjures up can do more good for you than anything. Mental health is important. When you eat the soup and want to get better, your body responds. It’s amazing how powerful the mind can be.

When you feel a bit under the weather and you’re suspicious of getting sick in the lungs, don’t wait. Get some chicken soup and start eating. Enjoy it. Rest. Let the chicken soup Grandma always said would help do its job and help you get better.

Thanks, Grandma! Anything else, you scientists want to know about?

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