So Far So good
It’s been 2.5 months since my last cold. Happy about that! I think it’s the echinacea and mushroom blend I’ve been taking.
My motto is, "If you can sit upright, you can blog!" Share your cold story, remedies and self-care. How are you making this a "Cold Lyte" instead of a cold that takes weeks to get over? Get better soon!
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13 Sep 10
4 Jul 10
Can you catch a cold in your eye?
I’ve been reading that conjunctivitis can be caused by a virus, and I simultaneously caught yet another cold. Are the two related?
29 Mar 10
Just heard about this herb, might try it.
It’s called Pang Da Hai (Boat Sterculia Seed). Steep for 30 minutes then drink.
26 Mar 10
It’s spring and I’m sick again! How much of my life has been spent battling colds? Here to read some of my own advice.
21 Feb 10
When I feel a cold coming on, I tend to reach for some herbs that can stave it off. But, if I really am sick, what then? Some remedies are tonics, and have a tendency to build and make you stronger, but when you are already weak, you want to purge what’s making you sick.
Therefore, it’s considered not helpful to take “tonic” remedies, like mushrooms or astragalus, when already sick.
7 Feb 10
My Favorite Site for Getting the Lowdown on the Latest Fads
Dr. Weil keeps up with research, but knows a lot about alternative methods. He’s also willing to be corrected when new research shows up.
27 Jan 10
You can find fritillaria syrup at places that sell Chinese medicine and remedies. It’s wonderful for coughs, and usually contains honey—no refined sugars or fake sugars!
25 Jan 10
21 Jan 10
Partners in Health
If you don’t know where to donate for Haiti earthquake releif, try Partners in Health. They were already on the ground in Haiti pre-earthquake and they’re leaner and faster than other organizations.
A beautiful Reishi mushroom (Ling Zhi in Chinese). Don’t try to eat one, they taste really sour and bitter!
