On falling sick...
22 days, I kept tab. It was a full 3 weeks where everyone (almost) took turn to fall sick. The last was me. I am actually quite impressed I could last that long before succumbing to the super duper bug. First was Jarrett, then Wx, then my father-in-law, next was my mother in law and even Wx's bro and then finally, me. I took so many days off during the 1st 2 weeks cos obviously everyone else was not able to care for the one super duper cranky toddler who refused to eat! Darn..i tell u, each time i manage to fatten up the kiddo, some virus will surface and wiped off the weight. We tried coaxing him to eat and drink with various method, at one point, we were even tempted to force feed, but of cos we didn't. The poor fellow (or was it us?) was brawling the whole house down (poor neighbours), that we just didn't have the heart to force him to do anything else.
On natural food therapy
In my quest to get the little one well, I adopted a pot of oregano. I wanted to use a more natural way to help J heal from the viral infection besides all those vile medicine. I am one who believe God has provided us with cures and solutions aplenty in nature, it's just up to us to discover, believe and make use of what is given. But of cos, He also provides us with doctors, so we still go see Dr. Yap lah...
Anway, this is what Oregano can do:
Has antibacterial properties and helps relieve chest infections, coughs and catarrh.
I have been adding a few leaves to the veg stock or J's porridge, together with a clove of garlic.
Garlic:
Has antibacterial, antiviral and anti fungal properties.
Also, Shiitake mushroom:
Has antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic properties and is a natural source of interferon, which provides protection against viruses. also a good source of germanium, an element that enhances immunity.
Prior to getting the fresh oregano, I would add a pinch of dried french mix herbs to the stock. Boy...I never knew how that one pinch can add so much flavour to veg stock. I am so in love with my french herbs. It has a permanent shelf space in my kitchen now.
So J's fully recovered, I don't know how much the oregano and garlic helped but I am definitely sticking to the way of using food to help boost my baby's immune system. Not only is it more healthy, it also adds more flavour to the food which helps to whet the little one's appetite..so it's one stone killing 3 birds! I think I am one of those fanatic mama who beams with pleasure whenever the kiddo finishes his meal.....
ok...too tired to continue, so this is one abrupt ending...I'm off to bed..
7 comments:
What's oregon?
it's a kind of herb. u can buy it from the supermart.
u noe this morning when i woke up, my pot of oregon like half dead!
I am sure you meant "oregano".
AHAHAHA....yes u r rite...oopss....see..exhausted mummy...and i was thinking of shopping in US, using VPost in oregon.
See Oregano here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano
Adding herbs and garlic to the food...interesting. Would the taste be too strong for baby's liking? Would like to try too... just have to add this oregano leaves to the porridge/stock is it? What other tips do you have? Leanne never finishes her bowl of food and it always ends up in my tummy instead!!!
Hi,
Hope Leanne's all ok now..read about her measles episode, poor little thing..
She's abt 8mths+ now rite? Try the garlic...the taste and smell is not too overwhelming. I was abit worried at first, but Jarrett gobbled up his porridge with no issues, even when i accidentally mash it up and serve to him. What I usually do is to drop a clove into the porridge. I use a thermal/magic cooker which u can get from Tiger or other brands, so I will bring to boil, and keep the porridge in the cooker for abt 2hrs. B4 serving, i'll fish out the garlic, puree the porride and serve. Same with the oregano except i puree that together with the porridge. J has more teeth nw, so it's jus coarsely pureed. The thermal cooker cannot achieve the slow cooker kind of congee texture, and J's still not tat great with chewing food unless it's biscuits and bread (haiz.....very selective chewing), hence the need to puree.
U can try adding the herbs to boost the immune system. Just remember the 4 days rule.
For more flavour, I'll prepare stocks, veg or chicken. It really does make a difference to the taste (ahem..i always try J's food). and say if i cook mee sua for him, i'll saute the onions and garlic before adding the stock. I was initially worried abt the strong taste, but J again, seem to like it, more in fact. But u may want to wait a little b4 using oil, cos Leanne's still young. But i understand ang moh usually start their kiddos on stir fired food much younger. so it's up to u. Jus choose a good olive oil, but not extra virgin for cooking. Extra virgin will turn into hydrogenated fats when u heat it up too much. am i sounding too...lor sor...LOL
Wow...you sure sound like you can start a baby cooking class! For an amateur like me, it's alot to learn! Lucky Jarette with a chef mum like you... will try the garlic in porridge and see how Leanne takes it. She's turning 10mths next week...can chew pretty well now. Hee...Tks for the tips.
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