Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, so, a few hours ago, I noticed I'm suddenly snorting and snarfling and blowing my nose nonstop. So, now it's 2:22 am and I've just finished some chicken and rice soup and am having my 2nd glass of milk since the milk is coating my throat and making my sinuses feel a bit better. Darn my luck, my netti pot is in my brother's bathroom and he's asleep right now. ARGH! Anyhow, no real point to this other than me being in need of a cyber hug or two and being told I'll feel better soon. Ugh.
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon Awwwww (((((((Labuda))))))) I really really do hope you feel better! But what is a netti pot? I've heard of it several times but have no clue what it is. I love Lipton hot tea with LOTS of honey and lemon in it. It just makes me feel all warm and snuggly when I have a bad cold. And everyone knows that chicken soup is good for what ails you. So that's good you're having that. I hope you can stay home from work and sleep in and feel much better. Take care my friend!
Originally Posted By SleepingBeauty82 I discovered Mucinex D last time I had real bad sinus pressure stuffiness. It's wonderful! Also, it might be too late to prevent getting sick but try Zicam tablets. They taste gross but they'll speed up the recovery process. (((hugs))) Feel better!
Originally Posted By disney pete ann i am in the same boat thats why my FB status says i hate this time of year ive had lots of lemon hot drinks and kristines nans special leaf tea feel a bit better here's hoping yours doesnt last to long. get well soon hun
Originally Posted By Labuda Tink - a netti pot is a wonderful if somewhat icky device that helps you clear your sinuses. Basically, you pour warm salt water in one nostril and let it run up through your sinuses then let it come out the other nostril. After that, you will be clear for a while - for me, it's usually about 2.5-3 hours. SB - thanks for being the smart one who pointed out Mucinex. I'v got some and will be taking one before I head in to the office this morning. Oh, and don't worry, y'all - I'm going to put on a mask so I don't breathe on others. Pete - poor you. Sorry you're not feeling well, either. (((Pete)))
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Get well wish and positive healing vibes to Labuda and Pete. I wish I could make you each a pot of some homemade chicken soup.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin I was just reminded the other day...one of the ways a netti pot is good is that it of course clears the sinus and wash out bacteria...the same way drinking hot fluids flushes bacteria down into the gut and then every thing "down there" is coated with mucous so that the bad things can't get back in the body...the human body is amazing! So lots of hot tea, hot soup, hot coffee, hot chocolate, hot toddies...
Originally Posted By dshyates Ann, after you get home a nice Hot Toddy or 3 should help you feel better. Hot Toddy: 1 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey juice of 1/2 lemon and drop peel in glass 3/4 oz honey 1 clove 4 oz hot water
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE lotsa rest, lots of fluids, keep warm, hope you get lots of TLC .. coming your way..they say roses add a sense of healing as does lemon fragrances.. hugs from Snowhite and the Tink-Mobile oxox
