waterlilybarb

A little something to help you feel better Sinéad.

studiojek

Mmm, all I can see there is that "Chicken noodle" book! Now I want some chicken noodle, the way mom makes it! =)

shinny

Oh that's so cute. I wish I could have that delivered, lol. Thanks Barb!

Thanks Studio, feeling a little better in the last hour or so. I ventured out today to get a few bits in. I took a spin down in the car, got a few bits and I'm back home now with a nice fire blazing!!

I bought some apple cider vinegar when I was out as i heard it's good for chest colds. I mixed it with warm water so it wasn't too hard to drink. I think it may have helped, not sure yet though!!!

shinny

Haha I know, me too!

waterlilybarb

I was wishing it was the real thing too.

My friend started taking apple cider vinegar (in water) a while ago for her acid reflux problem.  She's been on meds for quite a while, and hasn't really had much relief.  She was telling me how shocked she was at how much better her gut has been feeling since starting it, so I know it does have medicinal properties.  Funny thing is, she had put off trying it because it sounded counter-intuitive since vinegar is acidic.  It's amazing how folk remedies can really help.  Too many people laugh at them as old fashioned, but if it's not something that's harmful, then why not give it a try?  I don't know exactly how it works in the body. but I hope it gives you some relief too.

A nice fire sounds lovely.  My apartment has electric heat, which is my least favourite, but beggars can't be choosers.  Grateful not to be freezing (especially since I bought a decent space heater).

studiojek

YES, a fire sounds splendid!

Apple cider vinegar, huh? For BOTH acid reflux AND the flu? Sounds too good to be true! I'll be sure to try it out next time I get sick, which hopefully will be NEVER, but I guess i have to be realistic!

sanggye

I agree that there are many folk remedies that are good, but "buyer beware" there are also many that are not and can be harmful.  In this day of information that is readily available, please do research on a new "old" thing.  I am a firm believer in natural health remedies, but there is a lot of "snake oil" out there too.

Lately, I have been suffering, and fighting hard at my new job to get my health insurance (which was suppose to have started the 1st of January) But the HMO has no record of me.  Ugh, I dislike aging.  Though as a great teacher once said, "All human beings go through Birth, Aging, Sickness, and Death"  I just don't always like the aging and sickness part alot of times, and as I am typing, the fourth one hasn't happen (Wonder if Zombies feel sickness )

Peace and health to all

shinny

Well I had to take a trip to the Dr this morning because I woke up this morning feeling worse when I should have turned the corner and be on the mend. I was more worried it might be swine flu or something! But, it's just a good old fashioned chest infection. I had to go on antibiotics much to my dismay. I hate to take them but the Dr said I had an infection in my left lung that I wasn't going to get rid of myself. I'm not sure if they are making me feel worse or not but I feel really lousy at the moment! I'll be grand in another few days I'd say.

Lol Sanggye, I'd say they don't nor vampires, lol!!

studiojek

Oh no, sorry to hear it Shinny! My father-in-law had something similar happen today - he was feeling really weak (after a week of a cough) and it turns out he has pneumonia. He'd been on antibiotics for his sickness, but they were the wrong ones. They caught it in time so he's going to be ok, just has to take some stronger antibiotics and rest (though his Dr. recommended staying inside, but not in bed as that will make him feel weaker).

Get well soon Shinny!!

waterlilybarb

Now I REALLY wish the gift basket was real.  Get well soon.

sanggye

Get better soon and take them antibiotics

shinny

Thanks everyone, woke this morning feeling a little better so the antibiotics have kicked in. I did feel awful after taking them inititally, but I know that's normal. I'd say I'll be fighting fit in a few more days!!

studiojek

My doctor always suggests I take something to help the tummy while I'm on antibiotics, like a product called "Enterogermina," that helps your "intestinal flora." (that sounds ridiculous, but it does help!) Ha!

shinny

Thanks for that Studio. Will try and see if I can get something tomorrow

waterlilybarb

Natural yogurt with active culture is also effective in keeping the good bacteria at the proper levels.  I always take that or acidophilus when I'm on antibiotics as they tend to cause me to get yeast infections when things get out of balance.  Glad to hear the meds are doing they're job.

studiojek

Yes, that would work just as well - and probably be much tastier!

waterlilybarb

OK, on the marmite/vegemite issue.  I am watching Oprah, and she just had her first taste of vegemite.  She really liked it, so I definitely think it's a love or hate thing.  Hugh Jackman DID tell her not to smell it first, which no one warned me.  He also showed her (like Shinny's pics) how much to spread.  I don't think there's a vast difference between the two, and will not be trying it again (unless I get stranded somewhere and that's the only thing to eat ).  Just thought I'd share.

studiojek

I strongly hope that you (or anyone!) never gets stranded somewhere and only has marmite//vegemite to eat!! LOL, leave it up to Oprah to discover the underlying mysteries of a marmite sandwich!

waterlilybarb

BLECH!  I agree whole-heartedly.  What a thought, eh?

themegababe

Hey everyone!  Just realized I haven't been here in FOREVER!  so vegemite, huh?  I haven't tried it.  but I have smelled it.  Maybe I should have tried it and not smelled it, as you guys said!! haha