We lived in Slovenia and Germany, together for almost seven years. One of the most interesting experiences for my kids was attending school in the recently communist village school in Log Dragomer, Slovenia. (Slovenia became a democratic republic just six years before we arrived) In school the children learned more than the usual reading, writing and arithmetic. They had field trips in the forest hills behind the school to learn which plants have healing properties, which mushrooms are edible (and which will kill the whole family at Sunday dinner) I have kept some of the home cures in mind since coming home.
Last night I wanted sleep but my stomach had other plans. Most nights around ten I drink a cup of hot water with ginger, lemon and honey. This special “tea” largely keeps the angriest of stomachs under control. It is particularly good for a budding ulcer. I was tired and lazy; neglecting to drink my nightly tea I had a little burning sensation in my gut. I thought nothing of it, but that turned out to be foolish.
Waking up with only four hours of sleep, I made a grumbling reflection on the food items I had added to my diet to keep me out of trouble. I have also been neglecting my morning bowl of oatmeal with fruit and coconut oil. (This has nothing to do with my husband calling it “prison food”) For my last several breakfasts I broke the monotony by making some combination of fried eggs, sausage, pancakes, and French toast. My stomach sent me a message. It doesn’t care if my mouth is bored, I had better get back on my program…or else!
On the way home from school my husband and I stopped at the “Mediterranean Island,” a local international food store. I had to stock up on my ginger, and I also bought some more genuine licorice tea from the Middle East. I actually like the taste, no matter what my husband says. Regardless, they both work wonders in taming an angry gut.
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