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cold remedies

I've about decided that the subject of colds is parallel to the subject of fishing: everyone THINKS they are an expert.

For whatever bizarre, unnamed reason, I am now fighting my second, nasty cold for 2008. And the unsolicited, repetitious advice keeps coming. For example:

#1: An allergy doctor recommended to a person that they should take 1,000mg of Vitamin C along with an alfalfa tablet every day. I have tried this on occasions when I have an allergy flare-up, and it does help. But for the common cold -nada.

#2: Every night before going to bed, place Vicks-vapor-rub on your feet, along with cotton socks. If you do this every single night, you will not catch a cold. I'll refrain from commenting on this one.

#3: You should take 500mg of Vitamin C every single day to boost your immune system. If you do this, you too will go without a cold for two years. I'll do without, but thanks.

#4: You should wash your hands (or use anti-bacterial gel) every time you touch a door handle, another person's telephone or computer mouse, after touching anything in public, etc. Should I mention this person has had colds this year?

I normally don't mind hearing home remedies, but when I've heard it from the same person every time I get sick it gets a little old. My brother would say, "You're a slow lerner, ain't ya?" and Bobby would smile and say "Well, quit being so hard headed!"

I think I'm feeling well enough now that I can smile instead of cutting my eyes.

Comments

Jennifer said…
I love your writing. You are very talented. There seems to be a lot going around. I've heard the flu shots are not protecting people either. I am glad you feel better!

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