Colds and Coughs - magic cure

[Fondueset]

Article On Ototoxicity (ear poisoning)

 

[portinfer]

I was just reading about ginger tea and all that - I am a fan of sage tea - I grab a bunch at the end of the summer from my folks garden and dry it - stash it in a tin and then use it either by itself or with green tea or will all three !

I find winter bugs tend to go for my throat and the sage really helps - also I think it clears my head - that and a snort of rosemary oil and the sinuses are good for a dive - I haven't tried 'olbas oil' (wintergreen/cajput/eucalyptus blend etc) before a dive as I think it would be a bit harsh but good for after diving...

Ed

 

[naiad]

I am now on long-term antibiotics (many weeks) to clear up my chest. No side effects so far... I hope it stays that way.

This is a very good thread. Now I have to try everything possible to avoid more colds and flu. I had the flu vaccine today (my arm hurts, but if it stops me getting flu it's well worth it). Ginger tea too, and I'll try and find the sage!

 

[portinfer]

Also read a short article on 'black seed' or nigella sativa at the weekend.

Seems like it cures everything ! But more specifically you can crush it and inhale the smell or crush it and mix with olive oil etc etc - meant to be an ancient cure-all for everything '...except death'. For headaches / severe colds etc

I haven't used it or even seen it but if anyone knows more about it let me know...good luck with the flu Naiad.

Ed

 

[samdive]

mmm... these grow in my mums garden... I will be trying it!!

 

[portinfer]

Do all parents grow sage ?!

 

[seaman]

Try a Huge Tequila Shot, with a Jalapeño pepper inside, some salt in the right hand and a sip of lemon afterwards ... It has nothing to do with the flu but at least if you dont heal you will forget about it :duh

 

[naiad]

One bit of good news - I am less prone to middle ear infections since I started learning to equalise. I think it has made the eustachian tubes easier to open. I used to get terrible earache most times that I had flu.