When you get sick . . .
Posted on February 25th, 2008 by TriathleteDad
Being sick really cramps the training schedule. Right now, I’m suffering from a head cold, that’s on it’s way down to my chest. I want to avoid antibiotics. My wife has come up with some remedies that help me kick the cold, and get back on the bike pretty quickly. Here they are:
- Apple Cider Vinegar: The best thing you can do with this is sip it throughout the day. This is by far, my strongest weapon to get rid of the congestion in my lungs, and head, and does keep me off antibiotics. I can literally feel it breaking down the congestion in my chest, my ears, and my throat. Everything gets broken up, and then there’s nothing left for an infection to feed on. All you need is a teaspoon every few hours. Especially at night when everything is draining down to your chest.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: This time, put some on a cotton ball, and rub it across your chest, your neck, up to your ears, and your throat. If you have a sinus headache, rub it on your forehead.
- Cool Mint & Eucalyptus Bath and Massage Oil
: I put this on top of the apple cider vinegar to deepen the effects. The Eucalyptus keeps me breathing without congestion.
- The SinuCleanse Neti Pot System
: I’m not lying. It hurts. Not always — it depends on how congested you are. I should do this everyday, even when I’m not sick. But, I don’t have time for it.
- Warm water with lemon. Drink this first thing in the morning.
So, bookmark this, and try this the next time you get sick.
Ditto on the neti pot. I’ve been using one for about 18 months straight and my allergies have disappeared. The key is to be consistent and do it every friggin’ day.
If it hurts, you need to change up your solution. Make sure you used NON-IODIZED sea salt. Although I believe that sea salt and table salt are still the same molecularly, the sea salt is more “gentle” on the sinus passages. If it burns when you use it, add more salt, not less.
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