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debilana
01-01-2009, 02:04 PM
:mad:

it's no way to spend my week of vacation=(

any hints on decongestion? I can barely breathe:(
Amberly
01-01-2009, 02:09 PM
cup of lemon juice followed by orange juice. Fresh of course. Repeat as needed, but the first cup will make a world of difference. Like within minutes.


My dad woke up with a terrible cold yesterday. I gave him the juice and he was ready to go. Worked for me. Worked for mum. Worked for Greta Garbo. :)
MelissaO
01-01-2009, 02:16 PM
Yes lemons are wonderfull to break up mucus. I am not sure if you are away on vacation or at home with time off - if you are home then a nasal rinse does wonders as well.

http://i542.photobucket.com/albums/gg432/Iammelissao/200.jpg

Hope you feel better soon
michigan roman
01-01-2009, 02:16 PM
oil pulling , www.oilpulling.com . to me it draws up mucous / congestion so can more quickly evacuate .

plus ive read many recommend no solids , it'll feed the germs . thusly juice fast .

my fave herb in the matter is echinacea , tea form . celestial seasonings make a good one flavored with mint .
michigan roman
01-01-2009, 02:17 PM
and an additional vote for lemon juice :) , i drink it in ice water .
Marin Mom
01-01-2009, 02:31 PM
I use a Neti Pot (or did, haven't been sick since going raw). Similar to the nasal rinse.
RawKnitster
01-01-2009, 02:46 PM
I tried to search for a remedy I have seen on RFT using chopped garlic and cayenne, but I couldn't find it. The poster said it cleared her head for 6 hours at a time.

I did find this tomato juice remedy which uses garlic and cayenne. Looks interesting. http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/sinus_congestion.html

The mucus busting ingredients most talked about are ACV, lemon, honey, garlic, cayenne, and onion. How about making a spoonful of medicine with those, or a salad dressing.

Red onions make me watery. If you can't handle onions, try apples.
RawKnitster
01-01-2009, 02:51 PM
Sorry you've got that virus. I know several people that had it, including my husband. His congestion went into his ears and gave him an ear infection. He was practically deaf. btw: no one would take my advice and eat garlic and onions, so I don't know if it really works.

Hope you feel better SOON!