I haz it.
Loud, mouthbreathing, chest hurting, cracking lips and nose... UGH.
I really haven't had a cold in a looooooong time. I think I got one because I was just saying that I haven't had one in years. I'm loading on C and Zinc . . . I even drank this super bitter grapefruit seed extract this morning. It was horrible, but I think it might have helped! Then I took a shower with a eucalyptus shower tablet and that helped open my sinuses a little bit. I bought a Neti pot yesterday but I didn't realize we didn't have any regular table salt at home (we always use sea salt) and i've been feeling too cruddy to go out and get some. I've been wanting to try it out though!
When I was kid and we got the crud, as my dad always called it, I stayed home from school and he made a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup and we would watch People's Court and Love Connection ("back in two-and-two"). We laughed when Judge Wapner would put the smack down on people (the original cranksta judge) and when people on Love Connection went on horrible dates.
Then my mom would come home after she was done at work and I would look forward to the moment when she'd put her cool hands on my forehead to see if I had a fever. Even if I didn't, I still loved that moment. Just the other day I was throwing myself a pity party and I said, "Mom, will you feel sorry for me for a few minutes and pet my head?" She did. It still has the same curative power.
At least now I don't have to chew those awful grape children's Tylenols.
I need to get better! I have next week off and hope to hang with Pamcakes and her babies but I can't if I have the sniffles.
What are your favorite home remedies?
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My mom would make me chicken noodle soup and it was the best. It was really just a can of campbell's but to this day, that's what I can eat to make myself feel better.
And grape tylenol tasted like if a robot had spit in my mouth. Ugh. Awful.
I have the crud too! Home sick Wednesday and Thursday. Still feeling foggy and weak today, but there's work to be done.
I'm just thankful it's not the flu. I don't need that right now.
Do you think we gave it to each other last weekend? Anyone else from that group sick?
Romy used to take me to Mickey's Diner after going to visit Dr. Kubic.
You should try Sudafed 12-hour non-drowsy relief. It will take down the inflammation and stop the runny nose. It's my favorite.
My only home remedy is the obvious: SLEEP! When I'm sick I don't want to do anything. I try to move as little as possible, sleep as much as I can and take the occasional medicine to relieve some symptoms. I hope you feel better soon.
I was sick for almost 3 weeks....it sucks. I'd suggest tea, miso soup, and steaming hot showers.
My recommendation? Lots and lots of back rubs from William!!!
I hated chewy grape Tylenol too! I used to hide it in the couch cusions when my mom gave it to me!
Remedy: I wish you could have come to the beach with me this weekend. No ailments there, just paradise...
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