My Travelling Medicine Chest
Over the last few years I have needed to travel to many of the remote and undeveloped areas in Malawi. Here the local people live with depleted immune systems and in a constant battle for health and survival in the face of the vagaries of malnutrition and starvation, lack of potable water, lack of sanitation, primitive shelter and the threats of disease. The only doctors on hand are the local witch doctors. Qualified medical services do not exist outside the major cities.
This short video , embedded from Youtube, offers a typical indication of village life conditions, except for the advantage it has over many settlements in being able to pump water from its village well.
Travelling and often living in these conditions, I considered it sensible to carry with me my own ‘travelling medicine cabinet’ so that I was able to treat myself at least, should the need arise. Following discussion with several Europeans who had travelled such paths before me, in which the most likely threats to my health were identified, I finalised upon the following four natural treatments and remedies to carry around with me. I record too my experiences in using them to deal with malaria, stomach/bowel infection, diarrhoea and skin/eye complaints and minor cuts in the hope that this may be helpful to others.
1. Mineral Miracle Solution
Only a very few drops are needed and must be very heavily diluted as instructed.
Having noted that, MMS is brilliant for dealing with bacteria and parasites. It is very valuable in washing out toxins.
Mineral Miracle Solution is a water purifier, but used in minute drops, diluted with water, it has pathogenic properties that can deal with many health issues. Sadly, because of misunderstandings, refusals to undertake ‘clinical testings’ and also through blind dismissal by many, its practical benefits have been sidelined by the western medical world, albeit embraced by medics in eastern Europe.
So, MMS has become incredibly contentious.
However I am personally delighted to have become aware of it while on a trip to Africa and to have used it to solve initially some health issues of my own before seeing successful outcomes among native Malawians too..
For me personally, MMS dealt with an early on attack of malaria in a matter of hours . Encouraged by what MMS achieved for me, and subsequently seeing the distress of several natives in advanced stages of malaria, I administered it to them. Even though these Africans were in advanced stages of malaria, they too were better within hours.
So, through personal experience I have come to know the effectiveness of MMS in relation to malaria.
I find it disappointing that the ‘medical authorities’ seem ‘blind’ to acknowledging the health benefits of MMS.
But it will remain an essential treatment in my travelling medicine chest.
2. Carbon
This can deal with a number of stomach problems but my own experience was successfully using it for diarrhoea in place of a medicinal product.
Picking up a parasite bug is an extremely unpleasant experience leading to diarrhoea, sickness and volumes of gas. Living alongside native africans in remote situations can be a challenge for which the average europeans immune system is unpepared, and upset stomach disorders are not uncommon.
Fortunately carrying MMS with me I was able to deal with the parasite and most of the gas within 24 hours.
However I was left with diarrhoea. The side effects of medicinal drugs always cause me to look elsewhere if at all possible. Consequently I was thrilled when someone gave me some Carbon tablets which I found speedily dealt with the problem.
Carbon has now become the latest natural product to be added to my ‘travelling’ medicine cabinet!
Word of mouth recommendation proved once again to be the reliable form of advertising! Spread the news.
3. Aloe Vera
The product in my medicine cabinet for the longest period of time has been Aloe Vera- which has anti-bacterial and healing properties. Taken as a drink, it is an energy booster as well as helping to rectify a number of complaints – in particular skin and digestive system complaints. Carrying a tube of pure Aloe Vera jelly is essential. It is an ideal immediate first aid for a wide range of health and injury problems. I have used it on skin problems, burns, bruises, cuts, stings – and for those who have not yet used it – I would point out that it does sting when you put it on open cuts!
One of the most dramatic results was when I got an eye infection and proposed to put it in my eye. Someone knowing that it can sting was shocked to think I would apply it to my eye, and yes it did sting but only very mildly. The stinging went in a very few minutes and the pain related to the infection went over night as I slept. It took another few days or so for the infection to completely clear up, my using the jelly every 3 – 4 hours.
4. Propolis
My last product in the Medicine Cabinet is Propolis. This is a powerful, but natural, pro-biotic, sourced courtesy of bees who manufacture and use it to sterilise their hive. So it is sometimes known as Bee Propolis. I use it constantly- in tablet form – but there are capsules for those who prefer – and also in its liquid form. As a liquid, propolis is usually supplied with a pipette ‘dropper’ to facilitate application. I have personally seen positive result when dealing with some skin problems and in particular a fungus below the nails – fingers and toes.
An additional advantage of the liquid form is that a couple of drops can be added to orange juice to disguise the taste and it is then often more acceptable than a tablet to small children.
Being a pro-biotic means it works to remove infections – but if taken daily I have have found it a first class and effective preventative against colds, flu and other infections.
So, that is it – the contents of my Travelling Medicine Chest and some of my experiences in using its natural remedy and treatment contents.
P Shellswell