Head Cold

[Serial_Apologist]

So you think I should take up smoking, then?

No way!

That said, I do sometimes wonder, given the infrequency of my suffering colds etc when I did smoke, and the frequency since giving up, if the germs that came along took one look inside me and told themselves, no way are we going in there!

[Bryn]

When I did the Bushmills Distillery tour in the 1980s, the chap in the hospitality room at the end demonstrated his recipe for hot whiskey. He made it in a small teapot. Generous measure of whiskey, topped up with hot water, teaspoon of demerara, two cloves and a pinch of cinnamon (or place a cinnamon stick in it). Allow to stand for a minute or two. In pubs, if you ask for a "hot half'un", it tends to come with a slice of lemon with cloves stuck through it, but the Bushmills guy did not believe in lemon.

Looks like I'll have to get in a bottle of standard Bushmills then. I'm not using my 10 year for that. Oh, hang on though, I haven't got the sniffles. I will wait until I have.

[Dave2002]

No way!

That said, I do sometimes wonder, given the infrequency of my suffering colds etc when I did smoke, and the frequency since giving up, if the germs that came along took one look inside me and told themselves, no way are we going in there!

I do wonder whether showering every day is a good thing though - http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-we...need-to-shower That, and similar articles, suggest that there might be more skin problems with over frequent showering - and I'm now wondering whether taking baths and showers can have other disadvantaged healthwise. I'm not suggesting reverting to the "one bath a year - only if necessary days" - but possibly we do manage to upset some forms of natural balance by too much attention to cleanliness

There is evidence - apparently - that children who get exposed to more dirt are much less likely to suffer from allergies.

[EdgeleyRob]

No way!

That said, I do sometimes wonder, given the infrequency of my suffering colds etc when I did smoke, and the frequency since giving up, if the germs that came along took one look inside me and told themselves, no way are we going in there!

Since I gave up smoking a few years ago I have developed asthma and seem to have been suffering from a continuous chest infection.

[Pulcinella]

I seem to recall reading somewhere that in Victorian times it was noticed that those London dockers who off-loaded cinnamon from the ships never got colds. Interested in testing this one out: how does one take the cinnamon, as powder or as sticks? And in what way? Anyone know?

That apart, keep the cold away from the ears at all costs. I had a really miserable time trying to shift it when it got badly into mine and it took about 4 months for normality to return.

I remember Beecham's Powder having a distinctive spice flavour, though whether cinnamon or clove I cannot recall, and this list of ingredients does not help:

http://www.boots.com/en/Beechams-Powders-20-powders_11589/

[Dave2002]

Since I gave up smoking a few years ago I have developed asthma and seem to have been suffering from a continuous chest infection.

This could be a case of post hoc ergo propter hoc. What other things might have changed - moved house, internal decorations, carpets, given up work, taking walks in the country etc.? You have my sympathy anyway. I don't think I have asthma myself, but I've seen what it can do to others in my family, and one friend died of it. I've also become much more sensitive to some allergens myself.

Take care!

[Anastasius]

Never had flu in my life and the last cold I had was...well, TBH, I cant remember it was so many years ago. Mind you, my hands are red raw from all that hand-washing.

Me and my big mouth. Only gone and got a damn sniffle trying very hard to become a full-on cold. Did someone say Karma?

[Anastasius]

I do wonder whether showering every day is a good thing though - http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-we...need-to-shower That, and similar articles, suggest that there might be more skin problems with over frequent showering - and I'm now wondering whether taking baths and showers can have other disadvantaged healthwise. I'm not suggesting reverting to the "one bath a year - only if necessary days" - but possibly we do manage to upset some forms of natural balance by too much attention to cleanliness

There is evidence - apparently - that children who get exposed to more dirt are much less likely to suffer from allergies.

No it isn't but only because the majority of body shower gels contain huge quantities of SLS which strip the skin of all natural oils.

[Pulcinella]

Here's hoping teamsaint is fit enough to go to and enjoy tonight's concert!

[teamsaint]

Here's hoping teamsaint is fit enough to go to and enjoy tonight's concert!

Thanks for the thought, Pulcers.
Passed a late fitness test , ( coughing all stopped now !!)and raring to go. Really looking forward to it.

[Dave2002]

No it isn't but only because the majority of body shower gels contain huge quantities of SLS which strip the skin of all natural oils.

SLS = Sodium Laurel Sulphate.

[EdgeleyRob]

This could be a case of post hoc ergo propter hoc. What other things might have changed - moved house, internal decorations, carpets, given up work, taking walks in the country etc.? You have my sympathy anyway. I don't think I have asthma myself, but I've seen what it can do to others in my family, and one friend died of it. I've also become much more sensitive to some allergens myself.

Take care!

Thanks Dave.

All self inflicted unfortunately.
If I'd given up the ciggies earlier,when I was TOLD to,then all might be different.
Still health problems are manageable and under control,could be worse.

[Bryn]

SLS = Sodium Laurel Sulphate.

Lauryl, surely?

[Petrushka]

It's that time of year again and, like clockwork, the usual cough and cold has arrived. It's been going round the workplace like wildfire so it was inevitable, I suppose. The cinnamon powder didn't do much good then!

This particular nasty started, not as a sore throat, but as an evil chesty cough - good job no concerts to go to - and, rather strangely, moved upwards. Currently fighting a desperate rear-guard action to prevent ear blockage, so far with success.

Anyone else blighted by bugs?

[Beef Oven!]

It's that time of year again and, like clockwork, the usual cough and cold has arrived. It's been going round the workplace like wildfire so it was inevitable, I suppose. The cinnamon powder didn't do much good then!

This particular nasty started, not as a sore throat, but as an evil chesty cough - good job no concerts to go to - and, rather strangely, moved upwards. Currently fighting a desperate rear-guard action to prevent ear blockage, so far with success.

Anyone else blighted by bugs?

Don't you get 'flu jabs?