Tuesday December 30, 2008
Not feeling so great today, all gummed up and icky. Graham says if I’m not better tomorrow I’m to go see the doctor.
Hey ho. At least he’s getting through it, slow but sure. If a little on the grumpy side.
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Mary Lee // December 30, 2008 at 8:26 pm |
Oh, you two! Both of you languishing instead heading immediately to the dispensary. I think if you had, you’d both be well on the mend. Old fashioned stuff does work, no question, but modern meds are truly so very much faster. And who likes feelin “gummed up and icky”? My deepest sympathies and all the spells I can cast for quick recoveries heading your way. Sounds, though, as if Graham is much improved since he’s threatening you!
Kate & Jim // December 30, 2008 at 9:08 pm |
Grumpiness usually means you’re getting better.
If you don’t go to the Dr’s you’ll still be sick. If you decide to go and make the appointment, you’ll feel better by the time you get there. Guaranteed!
*Can’t you just visualize Mary Lee dancing around her apartment, turning in circles, casting good mojo spells, your way!
Kate // December 30, 2008 at 9:33 pm |
Influenza Rub
15 drops Lavender
10 ml Massage Oil
Fill a bath with comfortably hot water. Use the above mixture and rub the mixture into your body, paying particular attention to the chest area and back of the neck, then jump into the bath and soak for about 10 minutes or so. Dry quickly and go straight to bed. This treatment will usually lessen the severity of the attack, and in some cases it clears up the symptoms overnight. The Lavender is being pushed into the body by the heat of the bathwater, where it will begin to kill the invading organisms, and at the same time to boost the immune system to produce more antibodies and white blood cells. Several other essential oils will fight a cold virus, and these are Sandalwood, Tea Tree and Lemon. Either singly or in combination, these essences should be employed in a night-time bath.
This recipe is from “Aromatherapy for Women” by Maggie Tisserand; Worth a try! Get well soon. At least you each have the other to wrap you in a blanket and bring you hot tea, as I would do if I was there, you poor fellas.
marty // December 30, 2008 at 10:14 pm |
Um, have Graham listen to your breathing by placing an ear against your back. If it sounds a bit raspy, get to a doctor NOW.
Anne Gibert // December 31, 2008 at 12:00 am |
The doctor sounds like a good idea. My dr. here in the northwest USA feels that when Older Persons like us have a cold/cough that lasts more than 10 days an anti-biotic is in order. Last year I actually got a bit of pneumonia which an anti-biotic fixed quickly.
CBG Dee // December 31, 2008 at 12:02 am |
This is no way to start the New Year, fellas. But at least you know we’re all nagging and fussing because we love you. (smile) Fortunately, with mojo, the more you send, the more you *have* to send. So you’re getting lots. And hugs.
Rhubarb (aka Sarah) // December 31, 2008 at 12:28 am |
If there’s a fever, or you’re unusually sleepy, hie thee to a physicial, stat.
Rhubarb (aka Sarah) // December 31, 2008 at 12:29 am |
um…that be “physician”…
bonnie // December 31, 2008 at 12:48 am |
Well now after listening to Coral for the last hour tell me the benefits of your medical care and suggesting I move there, I can’t imagine why you have not trotted to the learned white coats.
Margery // December 31, 2008 at 2:43 am |
Does the lavender help the grumpiness?
Happy New Year, all!
Andrew Duffin // December 31, 2008 at 9:14 am |
Most of these cold/flu type thingies are caused by viruses and the medical profession can’t do anything about them.
If pressed, they may give you antibiotics against the secondary infections, but you don’t want to go there because you’ll just develop resistant strains so that when you REALLY need antibiotics they won’t work for you.
Just put up with it. “This too will pass”.
Happy New Year when it comes!
Mage Bailey // December 31, 2008 at 2:33 pm |
Fill your head with steam, and know we all care.
oldgreypoet // December 31, 2008 at 3:39 pm |
With a balance of paracetamol and a selection of our favoured folk remedies I had a fevered night which broke at first light. Feeling much better today and it could easily be that I’m pulling through. Graham says I’m excused doctors today…
Thanks for the good wishes, and the mojo!
lainey // December 31, 2008 at 5:54 pm |
, I am no doctor but my advice is to really take it easy for a few days. Get in enough food, no work at all for Graham and just ‘baby’ yourselves.
~ Sil in Corea // December 31, 2008 at 7:37 pm |
Here’s hoping you are blessed with good health and lots of creative juices in the coming year.
Lots of Love from Corea,
~ Sil
Kate & Jim // December 31, 2008 at 8:41 pm |
Paracetamol = Tylenol in the U.S.
Glad you’re feeling better. Take it easy.