CrazySingleMom

Good point ... everyone should do their own research on the pros and cons of each choice they make. ~R

Thanks ... unfortunately my stove here is GE ... Starting to think maybe I should put off canning for awhile ... *sigh* I am hoping to move this coming spring, but am not at all sure I will be. ~R

A good bottle of some Vit D3 ... and some good Vit C will serve much better then any drug. I also keep Garlic, Echinachea, Olive leaf, Elderberry... and a few others around at all times. Personally I would drop that Thera-Flu it just has too many risks for me. I also keep a variety of teas, mostly formulated for colds & respiratory issues, as well as chamomile and peppermint. As for electrolytes, some good unrefined salt (such as Celtic salt) is what I use for that. Distilled (white) vinegar will clean as well as any "disinfectant spray" and is totally safe to have around (as well as cheaper). Don't really have a "kit" just for flu, but would take large doses of the Vit D3 and treat symptoms. Up to 10,000 units per day will kill off ANY flu much better then any drug on the market. It can also be used (at 2,000-5,000 units per day) as prevention. Its fairly cheap, and your body needs it for many functions. ~R

Ok ... I know this is a really old thread, however I just wanted to say THANK YOU!! .. I was going to post asking what kind/brand of pressure canner would be good to get but I think from reading this thread I can safely go shopping However I do have have one question ... I have an electric stove, since I am renting and it came with the house I don't really want to put $$ into an element unless its really needed. If I do get a canning element are they made to fit ANY stove? As in can it easily be taken with me and used on some other brand/model when I move next? And would a canning element be NEEDED for doing WB canning? Thanks! ~R

<br /><br /><br /> Thanks! ... guess I should go over and properly introduce myself ... in the proper place .. been reading for a few days now, forgot I hadn't posted yet *grin* ~R

Wow ... just reading this thread is inspiring!! Not canned anything ... ever ... but thinking I may start soon. ~R