Affirmation for March 29, 2011: Feeling Under The Weather

To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's roses, one has to have just escaped from the claws of this vulture which we call sickness.- Henri Frederic AmielThought of the day:Have you ever woken up from bed with a sore throat, a splitting headache, and a runny congested nose? Feeling sick is one of the worst feelings, and nothing makes you appreciate good health more. One simple natural remedy to try for a sore throat is to gargle water mixed with a teaspoon of salt. Some suggest adding a tiny bit of cayenne pepper to the mix. Others try a combination of Listerine and hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria and soothe the soreness.Lee Trask has written on the wonders of the Neti Pot for congested nasal passages. Many members have agreed that this remedy is a wonderful natural treatment for post-nasal drip on a regular basis, as well as finding relief when you're sick.Chicken soup, a ubiquitous symbol for comfort and warmth during illness, has been covered by Dr. Georgianna Donadio for its truly healing properties.
For more suggestions, try the Colds and Flu Support Group.
Does anyone else have any natural remedies for sickness? For everyone who is feeling under the weather out there, get well soon!TeamDS
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