Sikkie Germs

So, anybody that knows me knows that I'm not a big proponent of taking pills to fix what ails me. It's not that I don't believe in it. There are those times when I have overdone it at the gym or tweaked my back or something of that nature and I bow to the pharmacological gods in the form of a Naproxen or two or three. And I faithfully take my Claritin every day. (yes, I've tried all the homeopathic allergy remedies and this is the only thing that alleviates 95% of what irritates my sensibilities!)

Okay, I'm rambling...the point of this is, I don't like to take pills. I would prefer to find a home remedy and power thru most ailments. I believe our bodies were designed to heal themselves and I believe we were endowed with all of the ingredients and resources to do so. I also believe that the body can only really heal itself while we sleep. So the first prescription for any illness should be plenty of rest.

I think people are so worried about their jobs, their incomes, their schedules, that our society has become obsessed with treating symptoms and not with treating the causes. So on the rare occasion that I get sick beyond some sniffles and a sore throat, I will generally take a sick day and make it my #1 priority to beat the germs out of myself!

So last week I got hit with a really bad allergic reaction combined with an oncoming cold or virus of some sort which when combined had me nearly out for the count and then I got tummy symptoms. So I retreated to my boudoir for 72 hours, gargled with salt water, drank herbal detox tea, slathered myself in Vick's Vapor Rub, and eventually gave in and popped a couple of NyQuil tabs.

I was able to get back on my feet after a day and a half of dizziness, nausea, and a hot, burning feeling in my throat that wouldn't end. With the aid of Cepacol throat spray I was able to attend a seminar and a few meetings. Friday night I did the steam room at the gym. Saturday I went to Yoga and really opened everything up. But I still had this tight band around my chest, and I couldn't take a really deep breath in. Every once in a while I would cough up some of the congestion from deep in my lungs. I retreated back to my room and wrapped up in a snugglie and slathered on the Vick's.

By Sunday I could tell I was at 85%. I went to church and out to eat afterward. I still had a terrible tickle in my throat and new that I must have a bit left to expectorate. Now, I'm not sissy, but that is one of my least favorite things to do. I had a coupon for Mucinex from the Costco store so since I had to pick up a few things I figured I would check it out. Man! Did I have sticker shock! That stuff is not cheap! But I figured I'd give it a shot.

I am a convert! Within 10 minutes of taking one 12 hour tablet I could already feel my lungs expanding. By the time I was getting ready for bed I realized I hadn't used the throat spray all day! That stuff is worth EVERY penny!

What's even better - I woke up this morning and barely had any residual congestion. I took one additional tablet just to make sure I got all of the yuckies out of my chest, and I think I'm definitely going to try to make it to my kick-boxing class tonight!

I highly recommend keeping a box in the house.

Mucinex In - Mucus Out