{"id":2555,"date":"2008-12-21T10:25:16","date_gmt":"2008-12-21T14:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.virushead.net\/vhrandom\/?p=2555"},"modified":"2008-12-21T10:28:05","modified_gmt":"2008-12-21T14:28:05","slug":"tip-for-the-sniff-snuffle-cough-wheeze-cough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virushead.net\/vhrandom\/2008\/12\/tip-for-the-sniff-snuffle-cough-wheeze-cough\/","title":{"rendered":"Tip for the sniff snuffle cough wheeze COUGH"},"content":{"rendered":"

It appears as though my “get sick for Christmas” tradition is active again this year. Can’t blame the tree, since it started before I got it. I’ve got to work tomorrow, but that’s my last day. I’m hoping to get ecards out – at least – before Christmas. I managed to send out a box to my mom and grandma – who are adjusting to sharing a house again after all these years – but that’s about it. So today the plan is to putter around very slowly, and catch up on some work that needs to be done around the house. <\/p>\n

I think I still have some Swiss Kriss – my secret weapon – around here somewhere. This stuff is the only thing I know about that might help, since I’ve started wheezing now. Swiss Kriss is a laxative tea. I’ve never actually tasted it, but the combination of herbs is powerful.<\/p>\n

\"Swiss<\/p>\n

Here’s what to do: <\/p>\n

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  1. Prepare a space on the counter, and grab a big towel.<\/li>\n
  2. Get a nice wide pot and boil some water in it.<\/li>\n
  3. Throw in a bunch of the Swiss Kriss tea. <\/li>\n
  4. Turn the heat down to a simmer.<\/li>\n
  5. Make it at least double the strength of tea that you’d drink, steeping for at least five minutes.<\/li>\n
  6. Carefully transfer the pot onto the counter.<\/li>\n
  7. Drape the towel over the back of your head like a parachute, to catch as much of the steam as you can.<\/li>\n
  8. Be careful not to burn yourself. Gradually move into the steam.<\/li>\n
  9. Take regular, deep breaths through your nose and mouth.<\/li>\n
  10. Almost immediately, your sinuses will drain.<\/li>\n
  11. Then your face will sweat, and you’ll start coughing.<\/li>\n
  12. Continue to breathe in the herbal steam for at least 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This clears out all the gunk in your sinuses and in your lungs, and it’s even good for your skin. I usually follow up with a nice long shower to amplify the effect.<\/p>\n

    I’m really sensitive to decongestants and antihistamines and I try to avoid both. This more mechanical method has always been a lot more effective for me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    It appears as though my “get sick for Christmas” tradition is active again this year. Can’t blame the tree, since it started before I got it. I’ve got to work tomorrow, but that’s my last day. I’m hoping to get ecards out – at least – before Christmas. I managed to send out a box to my mom and grandma – who are adjusting to sharing a house again after all these years – but that’s about it. So today…<\/p>\n

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