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[@belindawest3558]

Put you some comfrey salve on your wrist

[@RowesRising]

Thanks!! I do have some and I would be the first to think of it for others- but my brain goes blank for myself. I appreciate the reminder- we gotta stick together in this tribe. I don’t know what I would do without you all keeping me on my toes.🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@RowesRising]

@belindawest3558 I applied a comfrey poultice yesterday all day and I have no pain today!! It’s amazing! Thank you so much for recommending and reminding me to use it!! I wrapped my wrist with a surgical pad soaked in comfrey tea, then put all the comfrey pulp in the bandage too and wrapped it with an ace bandage. I’m amazed. Herbs are amazing. 🌿

[@belindawest3558]

@@RowesRising I have a whole crock pot full of dried comfrey and I’m getting ready to infuse olive oil into it for about 4 to 5 hours. Then I’ll make salve. I gotta make sure I have some vitamin E to put in it to preserve it in the tins. Yes comfrey is a miracle herb

[@RowesRising]

I have some vitamin e and olive oil. I’ll make a salve too. What else do you use? I have shea butter and coconut oil.

[@belindawest3558]

@@RowesRising I just add 1/4 cup bees wax with 1 cup of infused oil and break open a capsule of E in the batch

[@MaryBornforHealth]

Katie, I've been an herbalist and traditional naturopath for over 40 years. Generally, Echinacea is not recommended for people with autoimmune conditions. What you want on a daily basis is immune-modulating herbs. Elderberry is only mildly stimulating and is acceptable for everyday use. I like to recommend Astragalus and lemon balm to support balancing immune response. Save the echinacea for your children when they first show symptoms of cold or flu. Hope this helps. Mary Born, ND

[@RowesRising]

Thank you for keeping me on my toes. I appreciate you Mary!! I will keep it for my kiddos. See, that’s what I meant when I said research you herbs- clearly I need more info😅 I do take elderberry daily. And I only take echinacea for a week at a time. But I reckon I should stick to the herbs you mention, which I do have!! I don’t make immunoglobulin to fight ENT infections so I’ve been finding ways to boost my immune system. Surprisingly, I haven’t gotten sick with an infection since I started colostrum!! Knock on wood that my body is starting to produce immunoglobulin with my current protocol which is herb heavy. I do use herbs to treat infections with really good success. Thankfully I found this path. I have a lot to learn!!

[@MaryBornforHealth]

So much of herbalism depends on an individual's response. Being aware of how your body is responding is a huge part of healing. God bless you and your healing path. @@RowesRising

[@JustMeeee2]

Whats good for fibromyalgia pain? Please let me know Thank you

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

​@@JustMeeee2if I may answer, you need to figure out the cause of the fibromyalgia, whether it's physically or mentally. I used to have it and chronic fatigue syndrome at the same time. After doing my own research, seeing the doctor for it, and taking prescription meds for a short while, I found that they both are basically a group of problems nobody knows what to do with aka fibromyalgia and CFS. I found that the cause of mine was just stress and being overweight. I actually started exercising in a way that I enjoy, relieved ALOT of my stress, did calming exercises, and BAM, over about 4-6 mths, I fixed it and it hasn't come back! If you can't figure out the cause then I would suggest calming herbs, like lemon balm or chamomile to ease your mind and calm your body down. I never thought I was stressed, but my body told me otherwise. Just figure out what your cause is and fix that, as you would with any other health problems that YOU can fix! Good luck, prayers for you!

[@klevesque]

I agree! No echinacea with an autoimmune disease. No dairy or grains either.

[@heathergeyer1780]

Good morning Katie dear. Loved the video as always. Just know you are not alone in this season of life. We’re here for you. Much love and blessings.

[@RowesRising]

Thank you Heather🌺

[@ColleenH38]

Good evening Katie. I know it must be stressful right now but I believe you have prepared well and everything is going to be okay. You got this!!!

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Hi Katie. Just a few minutes in but I am praying for y’all. I know there are so many ways for the Lord to provide for y’all. I have an online store and three times a day I have to do something to it that requires the computer to stay awake for about 45 mins each time. I put on one of your longer videos and let it play in entirety each time. I’ve been doing this with your videos since I found out about Aaron retiring months ago. It helps me and I hope it helps you. Maybe others can just leave open a window and let your videos play.

[@RowesRising]

Thank you so much Mel- it is so very helpful!! This channel is making ends meet in the meantime. We are thankful🌻🌻🌻

[@Mel-vu9ss]

@@RowesRising I’m glad it helps. Hang in there. God is going to provide.

[@sharonswisher7274]

Very informative vlog Katie. I have that pain in my left thumb and wrist a lot but I have carpal tunnel, and I'm old and worked in an office for over 3 1/2 decades before retiring. Great vlog Katie.

[@RowesRising]

I wonder if comfrey would be helpful or arnica? Have you tried either? Another person recommended comfrey and I have it just didn’t think to use it. It’s recent like the past few days I can’t bear weight in my wrist. No injury so I don’t know why it’s acting up. In August I had a swollen and painful ankle with no injury. It’s so weird.

[@JustMeeee2]

I love your haul! Thank you for sharing🧡

[@RowesRising]

Thank you for watching!!

[@hollyann2606]

I always learn something new when watching your channel, thank you for sharing!

[@RowesRising]

Hi Holly!! I’m so glad 😀 Thank you for watching🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@kristasahlin]

Great idea for making your own night time tea!! I should start doing this, instead of buying from Natural Grocer. Can you link the tea bags you use? Thanks!!

[@RowesRising]

Here you go!! amzn.to/3Mxmqqn

[@RowesRising]

And Natural Grocers also has loose leaf teas that I get. In their bulk section. Love that store. They also sell wheat berries and other Whole Foods in the bulk section I like to get.

[@zoieangel1234]

Hi Katie. Just an FYI , the one time I added rose hips to my elderberry syrup it turned it into gel. It may have been a fluke but you may want to experiment if you haven’t tried it before. You’re a rock star so I know you got this new challenge.

[@RowesRising]

Yes that can happen! And it happens in tea- the rose hips get jelly like slimy. It’s happened to me with the addition of rose hips and without rose hips. I think it depends too on the berries and how ripe they are. If I get some under ripe berries in my syrup it gels more when it’s chilled- almost jelly like and that’s without rose hips. Most all of my fresh syrups get gelatinous when they are chilled. I’m not sure if it’s because I use less water to make it more concentrated, or if it’s just that the berries I have access to here, have more pectin. I’m curious- are you using fresh berries or dehydrated? I feel like when I use fresh frozen berries I get more jelly consistency. I’ve been making elderberry syrup for 12 years in two countries with different types of elderberry. These PNW berries seem like they have more pectin.

[@zoieangel1234]

@@RowesRisingI used dehydrated and I make it often.. that was the only time it gelled.. curious.

[@Itsjackiemiller]

I love your shirt! Where is that from?

[@RowesRising]

Thanks! It’s thrifted, Eddie Bauer brand :)

[@donnawisner1481]

Hi Katie. Is there a reason you use fabric tea bags instead of metal ones which would make it easier I think?

[@RowesRising]

I have both. I have 3 different metal ones 😅 Just showing an alternative tea bag option. I agree, my metal ones are easier to clean.

[@tiffanytunoa7240]

I am not taking as good of care of my autoimmune disease like you have been but I so know what you mean when you wake up and your hands hurt. Sometimes my whole arm hurts and goes clear across the back of my neck and to the other arm. I can barely squeeze anything. It’s horrible.

[@RowesRising]

It’s awful. I’m so sorry you have struggles with autoimmune disease. It’s maddening to me. I’m not this person, I’m a prisoner in this body. I have been so upset tonight- my hands are raw and so sore. I had to bandage a few areas and it just upset me. Having a limited diet, and it’s not working. I do get pain in my arms from my neck too- mostly my right side I get nerve pain all the way into my fingertips. It aches and burns. I also have pain like that in my legs- but that’s from an old back injury. 🌻🌻🌻

[@tiffanytunoa7240]

I’m sorry. Cooking for your family and constantly washing your hands doesn’t help either. Sometimes my hands get like that too. Praying for you and that you find something that helps

[@kmiller6002]

Great video Katie.... Do you or ANYONE have a Natural way to get rid of parasites... I don't want to go into details but I definitely have them!!! Katie I pray that you get better SOON 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Kendra... Thank for any advice in advance 🤗🤗🙏

[@RowesRising]

I would look into CellCore Bioscience as I’ve just talked to a dietician that recommends that brand for parasite cleanses.

[@kmiller6002]

@@RowesRising THANK You So much Katie 💚💚🤗🤗🙏🙏 Kendra

[@godsprecious6884]

I’m in Central Florida and the price for those eggs were $9 for 18

[@RowesRising]

Wow!! And the egg layers are slowing down here. 😅

[@antoinettemarie-stautertri4010]

#ballonabudget we only have about $500 a month after all our bills to feed, cloth, and bath my family of 4, and 2 cats. And while my 11 yo eats like me, small meals/snack through the day and a decent dinner, the husband and 3yo eat constantly. I miss the days of serious couponing😂 I am always scouring adds and doing what I can... fed is best even if I can't do the healthier options every shopping trip.

[@RowesRising]

I agree!! Times are hard for so many and I took for granted the income we had. I need to scour the sales and make the most of $400 this month. We are lost our main income and we have a few months before we have a solid income again. We have beans and rice to make ends meet. 🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@tiffanybenefield1980]

I wish yall could move to North Alabama. Everyone loves hiring veterans & are very family oriented & doesn't snow near as much.😇

[@RowesRising]

We have considered it and it’s still in our list!! Our friend Carol is there too. And my step mother had family there. Our good friends live on the coast down there too! So it’s been on the list- we are taking this year to chill and re group before we make a big move decision. Aaron will be level 1 in the PGA so he is able to go into the PGA portal and apply for golf teaching jobs all over the world! And he is in school starting January to get all his degrees in education. We are really set up to move anywhere- we just have to see how this all unfolds. 🌻🌻🌻

[@tiffanybenefield1980]

That's neat so many live here in the state. My brother is a real estate agent & he is a very extremely knowledgeable & has helped tons of military families from all over the continental U.S. find homes here. He is not pushy either like so many are but he does make sure you have all the info you can dream of for homes. I'm sure you'll be happy just getting to move somewhere & start fresh.

[@RowesRising]

@tiffanybenefield1980 I will definitely keep that in mind if we choose there.🥰

[@tiffanybenefield1980]

@@RowesRising Great!!!👌😇👍

[@Kathryn-o5f]

There was a family in my town that has 21 children ❤❤

[@RowesRising]

Wow!! We would love to have more. I need to be healthy first! 🌻🌻🌻

[@Kathryn-o5f]

@@RowesRising girl healthy or not that’s to many.

[@RowesRising]

21 is waaaaaaayyyyy too many oh my goodness I could not even imagine the chaos and depleted mother. 😅

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Hi Katie.

[@RowesRising]

Hi Carol!! How’s the weather down there? We were making crafts today and thinking of you. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@nancyfarkas3592]

I don’t know much about the military so I am curious if he gets a pension from his time in the military?

[@RowesRising]

Yes and it’s about a 90-120 day wait for that pay to kick in.

[@lovebug8720]

You should draw a book and do it in detail for people understand how? people with understand to use the herbs you would probably be really good at it.

[@RowesRising]

That’s a good idea!! I need to make some more hours in my day to accomplish that😅

[@hortenciawall-salas9831]

If you’re celiac I don’t think you should handle ( or smell ) gluten at all, at least thats what I heard from families who have someone in their household with that condition.

[@RowesRising]

Thank you. I am aware as I have celiacs friends as well I know one day it may come to that. I cannot handle wet wheat dough with my hands as they blister and peel. For now I only have gut pain and flares if I ingest it. Surely it will worsen over time and I won’t be able to have wheat around at all. But I’m not to that point, yet. 🌻🌻🌻

[@nicholefranklin513]

Katie, what all do you put in your elderberry kits? I have elderberries, but im not sure what to use to make the syrup.

[@RowesRising]

Mainly ginger, cinnamon, clove, sometimes star anise for coughs, sometimes mullein for coughs, and honey.

[@nicholefranklin513]

@RowesRising thank you! I feel like I've watched a video of yours where you show it, but I can't remember, lol I'll look

[@RowesRising]

@nicholefranklin513 there is a video. Look in the playlist below this video and there is a recipe you can follow. It’s really old from early in my channel so I have no idea the quality- but the recipe is written in that video description

[@donnac1902]

What condition do you have on your hands? I have something that makes my hands peel and hurt bad. My small town doc says its " dishpan hands" but I refuse to believe that is all it is.

[@RowesRising]

It’s dyshidrotic eczema, I can’t pronounce it proper enough to say in video. It gets better when I’m gluten free. I did have some gluten around 2 weeks ago for my daughters birthday (pumpkin pie) that I should not have eaten- I have been paying for it since with this nasty flare, part of which is the peeling hands, and lots of various pain.

[@c.Lo_Vee]

@@RowesRisingi have this too! I kept it at bay all summer but the second any cooler weather comes in it flares up so bad. I also have AS so i feel you with the autoimmune issues it’s awful. Im sticking with herbs as well and doing the best i can with my diet. Any processed grains wreak havoc on my joints

[@RowesRising]

@c.lo.v1381 same here. You know it does get way worse in winter. I live 4 seasons but it may be time for us to move south for milder weather😅

[@mardwella]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@RowesRising]

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻