In message >, Phil C.
> writes
>
>Same here when my son was young. A locum suggested the Coke. Our usual
>doctor was mystified. OTTOMH I'd have thought that the sugar in the
>Coke would feed the bacteria like any other food - and be no better
>than any other sugary drink. It's hard to think of anything in Coke
>that can't be found elsewhere. Perhaps some doctors had a contract
>with the company. Hmmm... or perhaps we misunderstood what they meant
>by "coke"...
I believe that in the early days it did contain cocaine , or at least
coca (sp?) leaves. May be a myth.
--
June Hughes

Steve wrote:

> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?

Tea and toast: There's a very wide selection of teas available, and I can
recommend one called "The People's Green Tea" from Republic of Tea.

Porridge made from chicken broth with a little bit of rice or barley
simmered for at least an hour (so that the starch in the grains thickens the
broth)

Ramen (I often poach an egg with the noodles and add chile-garlic sauce, but
I don't know if your wife could tolerate that.)

Bob

Jaqy wrote:

> if I ever have a mild upset (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe
> it or not, it works. I've recommended it to others before and they've
> said it worked, too. I would definitely *not* recommend it for a severe
> case but for a mild case it certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps
> the thinking behind it is that it provides sugar for energy and calories
> but doesn't provide anything for bacteria to live on. Or is there some
> other 'magic' ingredient? I don't know but it's worth a try )

If you look at the active ingredients in most over-the-counter nausea
medicines, you'll see phosphoric acid and glucose. Coke contains both.

Bob

MC_Emily wrote:

>
> >Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
> husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
> Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
> use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand.

> My husband
> went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
> on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
> for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
> honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
> attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
> useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!!

That's probably what a doctor would have recommended.

> Anyway, I
> drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
> and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
> starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
> (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
> recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
> definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
> certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
> it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
> bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
> know but it's worth a try )
>

Alpen bitters is pretty effective for an upset stomach, and once you get used to
the taste and mix it with the right proportion of water, it's pretty good.

I have a wacko sister in law who went through a stage of fanaticism with health
foods (one of many fanatical stages over the years). She recommended a shot of
apple cider vinegar. I had a case of stomach flu, or gastroenteritis or whatever
you want to call it. I tried a number of things. She kept insisting on the apple
cider vinegar. I kept resisting. I was desperate enough to try it. I took a
hearty swig of the stuff. It almost came right back up, but within 10 minutes I
was starting to feel better.

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:18:56 -0500, Dave Smith
> scribbled some thoughts:

NOTE: Best viewed in a fixed pitch font

>MC_Emily wrote:
>
>>
>> >Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>> husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>> Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>> use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand.
>
>> My husband
>> went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>> on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>> for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>> honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>> attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>> useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!!
>
>That's probably what a doctor would have recommended.
>
>> Anyway, I
>> drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>> and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>> starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>> (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>> recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>> definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>> certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>> it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>> bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>> know but it's worth a try )
>>
>
>Alpen bitters is pretty effective for an upset stomach, and once you get used to
>the taste and mix it with the right proportion of water, it's pretty good.
>
>I have a wacko sister in law who went through a stage of fanaticism with health
>foods (one of many fanatical stages over the years). She recommended a shot of
>apple cider vinegar. I had a case of stomach flu, or gastroenteritis or whatever
>you want to call it. I tried a number of things. She kept insisting on the apple
>cider vinegar. I kept resisting. I was desperate enough to try it. I took a
>hearty swig of the stuff. It almost came right back up, but within 10 minutes I
>was starting to feel better.
>


Apple cider vinegar works. Think of it as a strong "bitter"
sipping whiskey.

--
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| ------ooo--(_)--ooo------
Andrew H. Carter | /// \\\
d(-_-)b |

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 13:18:56 -0500, Dave Smith
> scribbled some thoughts:

NOTE: Best viewed in a fixed pitch font

>MC_Emily wrote:
>
>>
>> >Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>> husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>> Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>> use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand.
>
>> My husband
>> went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>> on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>> for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>> honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>> attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>> useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!!
>
>That's probably what a doctor would have recommended.
>
>> Anyway, I
>> drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>> and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>> starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>> (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>> recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>> definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>> certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>> it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>> bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>> know but it's worth a try )
>>
>
>Alpen bitters is pretty effective for an upset stomach, and once you get used to
>the taste and mix it with the right proportion of water, it's pretty good.
>
>I have a wacko sister in law who went through a stage of fanaticism with health
>foods (one of many fanatical stages over the years). She recommended a shot of
>apple cider vinegar. I had a case of stomach flu, or gastroenteritis or whatever
>you want to call it. I tried a number of things. She kept insisting on the apple
>cider vinegar. I kept resisting. I was desperate enough to try it. I took a
>hearty swig of the stuff. It almost came right back up, but within 10 minutes I
>was starting to feel better.
>


Apple cider vinegar works. Think of it as a strong "bitter"
sipping whiskey.

--
Sincerely, | (©) (©)
| ------ooo--(_)--ooo------
Andrew H. Carter | /// \\\
d(-_-)b |

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 10:39:16 -0000, "MC_Emily" > wrote:

>Anyway, I
>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>starving the bacteria that I'd got.

The ER doc I saw recently for food poisoning also recommended yogurt, for
reinforcing the good bacteria.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

>Anyway, I
> drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
> and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
> starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
> (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
> recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
> definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
> certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
> it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
> bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
> know but it's worth a try )
>
> Jaqy
>
>When I was young (back when there were only 48 states) I know my
parents would give me "Coke Syrup" from the drug store.

I think its the base that is then mixed with soda nowadays....

Some of us "fogeys" would remember that.

Cindy

P.S. I won't be 50 for 3 more years

In message >, CindyThe
Tax Lady > writes
>>Anyway, I
>> drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>> and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>> starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>> (which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>> recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>> definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>> certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>> it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>> bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>> know but it's worth a try )
>>
>> Jaqy
>>
>>When I was young (back when there were only 48 states) I know my
>parents would give me "Coke Syrup" from the drug store.
>
>I think its the base that is then mixed with soda nowadays....
>
>Some of us "fogeys" would remember that.
>
>Cindy
>
>P.S. I won't be 50 for 3 more years
You're no' but a kid!

PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).
--
June Hughes

Carol wrote:

> The ER doc I saw recently for food poisoning also recommended yogurt, for
> reinforcing the good bacteria.

I've done that too, but found that I couldn't handle full-strength yogurt,
so I made yogurt lassi, which worked just fine. I'd guess that some kind of
buttermilk smoothie would also be good at repopulating bacteria.

Three years ago, I asked here about a breakfast drink I'd had on several
British Airways flights. It was called an "Energizer," and in my query I
described it thusly: "It seems to be yogurt-based, mildly effervescent, and
berry-flavored." While I'm still in the dark about that particular drink, it
seemed quite easy to digest, and might be tolerable for sick people. My
local supermarket has "drinkable yogurt," so I *could* try to duplicate that
drink by mixing seltzer with liquid yogurt, but I haven't been motivated to
try.

At the fringes of my mind, I think there's also a sweet yogurt drink which
contains long-simmered wheat berries. Maybe it was some kind of relation to
the Italian cheesecakes which contain cooked wheat berries, but my memory
isn't what it used to be. Nonetheless, such a drink might be a good way to
introduce more substantial food to someone on the road to recovery.

Bob

Bob wrote:

> Three years ago, I asked here about a breakfast drink I'd had on several
> British Airways flights. It was called an "Energizer," and in my query I
> described it thusly: "It seems to be yogurt-based, mildly effervescent, and
> berry-flavored." While I'm still in the dark about that particular drink, it
> seemed quite easy to digest, and might be tolerable for sick people. My
> local supermarket has "drinkable yogurt," so I *could* try to duplicate that
> drink by mixing seltzer with liquid yogurt, but I haven't been motivated to
> try.

You might be thinking about Kefir. It is a bit like yogurt, but different. It is
made by fermenting milk with a combination of yeast and bacteria. Due to the
fermentation it is slightly effervescent. I first tried it a few months ago
when my wife brought it home from the grocery store thinking that it was yogurt.
I don't recommend smelling it, but I can tell you that it tastes a lot better
than it smells.

Some claim it to be a wonder food. It is supposed to be good for restoring the
bacterial flora in your intestines. The bacteria eats up all the lactose in the
milk, so it is safe for those of us who are lactose intolerant. I gave some to
my sister in law when she was suffering from colitis and she was impressed.

Bob wrote:
> Carol wrote:
>
>
>>The ER doc I saw recently for food poisoning also recommended yogurt, for
>>reinforcing the good bacteria.
>
>
> I've done that too, but found that I couldn't handle full-strength yogurt,
> so I made yogurt lassi, which worked just fine. I'd guess that some kind of
> buttermilk smoothie would also be good at repopulating bacteria.

Only if the buttermilk has live cultures, which
I've never heard of? I could of course have missed it?
Yogurt with live cultures and lactobacillus
acidophilus milk help restore the normal flora
that illness or antibiotic use kill off.
Goomba

Bob wrote:
> Carol wrote:
>
>
>>The ER doc I saw recently for food poisoning also recommended yogurt, for
>>reinforcing the good bacteria.
>
>
> I've done that too, but found that I couldn't handle full-strength yogurt,
> so I made yogurt lassi, which worked just fine. I'd guess that some kind of
> buttermilk smoothie would also be good at repopulating bacteria.

Only if the buttermilk has live cultures, which
I've never heard of? I could of course have missed it?
Yogurt with live cultures and lactobacillus
acidophilus milk help restore the normal flora
that illness or antibiotic use kill off.
Goomba

pennyaline > writes:
>"SteveR" wrote:
>> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>> better, but she still isn't right.
>
><snip>
>
>How long has it been like this? Can she drink plain water? Has she seen a
>doctor?

If she eats or drinks stuff, it stays down, but it's affecting her
appetite, as she *feels* off if she eats the wrong thing. Sometimes
(seems to be better now) she was having minor episodes of the runs. As
far as I can see, it's just a bug she's picked up somewhere that's
caused this, but it does seem to be getting better.

>Never mind the consommé and mashed potatoes. She just needs to keep hydrated
>right now, no matter how she thinks it *tastes*.
>
>Give her whatever will stay down (or let her get it herself), and get her an
>appointment for a medical work up.

Thanks. She's getting better now, so it looks like we can leave the
doctors alone on this one. I just wanted some suggestions for things
that were edible without being either over-harsh or over-bland.

--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Richard Periut > writes:
>What you need to do is take her to a professional, a.k.a. in this case,
>a friggin physician.
>
>Unless it's been a two day thing, anything more than than warrants
>blood and stool tests, along with a good history and physical.

The diarrhoea was only about a day and a half - now she's just on the
uneasy stomach thing, and definitely seems to be mending.

--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Goomba replied:

>> I'd guess that some kind of buttermilk smoothie would also be good
>> at repopulating bacteria.
>
> Only if the buttermilk has live cultures, which I've never heard of? I
> could of course have missed it?
> Yogurt with live cultures and lactobacillus acidophilus milk help restore
> the normal flora that illness or antibiotic use kill off.
> Goomba

It's called "active buttermilk." It's fairly common.

Bob

CJB > writes:
>previously in rfc, SteveR > wrote:
>
>> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild

[snip]

>> Thanks in advance,
>
>
>I'd make a pot of plain white rice and serve it in a mug of hot canned
>chicken stock or even in a cup of chicken boullion made from the cube or
>chicken base. She can eat as much or as little of the soup as she wants,
>and remain hydrated at the same time and there's always more where that
>came from. If she starts to feel a little better you can add an egg to the
>broth and rice for some protein, and if she feels even better, a squeeze of
>lemon for an on the fly avgolemono.
>
>Hope she feels better soon.

Yes, she is, thanks. Not all the way yet, but much improved.
Rice-in-chicken stock went down well, in both senses.

Thanks again,
--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Dawn > writes:
>SteveR wrote:
>
>> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>>this?
>
>white rice
>cream of wheat
>ramen noodles with light seasoning
>toast with honey
>jello
>
>Try clear liquids like apple juice or ginger ale instead of orange
>juice. Even on a good day OJ can be hard on the stomach.

Yes, apple juice was much easier for her to drink. Thanks, I should
have thought of it.

--
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Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Tess > writes:
>
>"SteveR" > wrote in message
...
>> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild

[snip]

>> this?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> --
>> SteveR
>
>Bless her heart : ( I get that fairly often, myself. Here's what my husband
>does for me :
>
>- Silk Folks' Soup -
>
>Dissolve a couple of chicken boullion cubes in 2-3 cups of water, and boil.
>In another pot, boil up about a handful of rice. ( saffron is nice ). In the
>event that you have very big hands, about a half-cup. Combine. Let simmer a
>while. Add a little butter, and maybe a touch of pepper. You can put in a
>little minced onion and celery, too. Really does the trick, it's pleasant,
>and she gets a little *oomph* from the rice. Sorry to be so technical, there
>: )

This sounds like it could be good anyway. Is that a handful *before*
cooking or *after*? Something rather like this (as suggested by many
posters) went down and stayed down, and was approved of as something she
could eat without feeling like I had served third-hand dishwater.

Thanks,
--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Tess > writes:
>
>"SteveR" > wrote in message
...
>> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild

[snip]

>> this?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>> --
>> SteveR
>
>Bless her heart : ( I get that fairly often, myself. Here's what my husband
>does for me :
>
>- Silk Folks' Soup -
>
>Dissolve a couple of chicken boullion cubes in 2-3 cups of water, and boil.
>In another pot, boil up about a handful of rice. ( saffron is nice ). In the
>event that you have very big hands, about a half-cup. Combine. Let simmer a
>while. Add a little butter, and maybe a touch of pepper. You can put in a
>little minced onion and celery, too. Really does the trick, it's pleasant,
>and she gets a little *oomph* from the rice. Sorry to be so technical, there
>: )

This sounds like it could be good anyway. Is that a handful *before*
cooking or *after*? Something rather like this (as suggested by many
posters) went down and stayed down, and was approved of as something she
could eat without feeling like I had served third-hand dishwater.

Thanks,
--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

Thanks to all who took the time to answer my question. My wife's
feeling much better now (not 100% yet, but definitely improved) - the
rice in chicken stock seems to have done the job.

Thanks again,
--
SteveR
(throw away the dustbin, send to stever@... instead)

Humans are way too stupid to be dumb animals.
http://www.accidentalcreditor.org.uk/

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 21:49:27 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>The diarrhoea was only about a day and a half - now she's just on the
>uneasy stomach thing, and definitely seems to be mending.

I'm happy to hear that, Steve. Thanks for the update!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 21:49:27 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>The diarrhoea was only about a day and a half - now she's just on the
>uneasy stomach thing, and definitely seems to be mending.

I'm happy to hear that, Steve. Thanks for the update!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

SteveR wrote:
> Richard Periut > writes:
>
>> What you need to do is take her to a professional, a.k.a. in this
>> case, a friggin physician.
>>
>> Unless it's been a two day thing, anything more than than warrants
>> blood and stool tests, along with a good history and physical.
>
>
> The diarrhoea was only about a day and a half - now she's just on the
> uneasy stomach thing, and definitely seems to be mending.
>
All the best.

Rich

--
"Dum Spiro, Spero."

As long as I breath, I hope.

Cicero (Ancient Rome)





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><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸. ><((((º> ·´¯`·. , .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

Let there be fish!!!

SteveR wrote:
> Richard Periut > writes:
>
>> What you need to do is take her to a professional, a.k.a. in this
>> case, a friggin physician.
>>
>> Unless it's been a two day thing, anything more than than warrants
>> blood and stool tests, along with a good history and physical.
>
>
> The diarrhoea was only about a day and a half - now she's just on the
> uneasy stomach thing, and definitely seems to be mending.
>
All the best.

Rich

--
"Dum Spiro, Spero."

As long as I breath, I hope.

Cicero (Ancient Rome)





ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø,¸¸¸,ø¤° `°¤ø,¸¸,ø¤°`°¤ø
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.¸. ><((((º> ·´¯`·. , .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

Let there be fish!!!

> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).

I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
Lady....

I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
not much this year...

Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
time.(probably was sometime between January and April)

> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).

I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
Lady....

I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
not much this year...

Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
time.(probably was sometime between January and April)

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:04:33 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>better, but she still isn't right.
>
>The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
>I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
>than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
>words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>

Chicken soup you have to make yourself. You should always keep
home-made chicken stock in the freezer. Then the soup is easy when you
need it.

But, when I am feeling queasy, fresh gray sole slides down real easy,
and stays down.


>Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
>batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
>Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
>juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>this?
>
>Thanks in advance,


Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"WooWooism lives" Anon grafitto on the base of the Cuttyhunk breakwater light

On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 21:04:33 +0000, SteveR
> wrote:

>My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
>bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
>better, but she still isn't right.
>
>The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
>I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
>than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
>words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>

Chicken soup you have to make yourself. You should always keep
home-made chicken stock in the freezer. Then the soup is easy when you
need it.

But, when I am feeling queasy, fresh gray sole slides down real easy,
and stays down.


>Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
>batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
>Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
>juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
>Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
>heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
>this?
>
>Thanks in advance,


Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a

"WooWooism lives" Anon grafitto on the base of the Cuttyhunk breakwater light

SteveR wrote:

> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,


Boil a cut-up small chicken or a couple of turkey wings in a quart of
water until the meat starts falling off. Remove the meat and set aside
for another use (you'll add a little of the meat back after the soup is
done.) Slice a small onion, some celery, and a carrot into the broth;
add a bay leaf and a little fresh-ground black pepper. Simmer until the
vegetables are soft. If you have some dried parsley flakes in the spice
cabinet, add a generous pinch of them. Add a package of chicken
flavored ramen noodles, with the flavor packet, and a little diced or
torn chicken meat. Cook until the noodles are done. You might have to
add a little more water.

I always keep some cut-up chicken or turkey in the freezer in case
someone gets sick. The soup can be made without thawing the meat first.

Best regards,
Bob

SteveR wrote:

> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,


Boil a cut-up small chicken or a couple of turkey wings in a quart of
water until the meat starts falling off. Remove the meat and set aside
for another use (you'll add a little of the meat back after the soup is
done.) Slice a small onion, some celery, and a carrot into the broth;
add a bay leaf and a little fresh-ground black pepper. Simmer until the
vegetables are soft. If you have some dried parsley flakes in the spice
cabinet, add a generous pinch of them. Add a package of chicken
flavored ramen noodles, with the flavor packet, and a little diced or
torn chicken meat. Cook until the noodles are done. You might have to
add a little more water.

I always keep some cut-up chicken or turkey in the freezer in case
someone gets sick. The soup can be made without thawing the meat first.

Best regards,
Bob

SteveR wrote:

> My wife has a slight "comes-and-goes" temperature, and occasional mild
> bouts of the runs, together with a faintly queasy stomach. It's getting
> better, but she still isn't right.
>
> The "classic" thing for this is chicken soup, but all the chicken soups
> I can buy in the supermarkets are "cream of" types, with far more dairy
> than chicken, except for Campbell's 99% Fat Free, which tasted, in her
> words, "like tepid dishwater," and I agree.
>
> Baxter's Luxury Beef Consommé is a bit strong for her, she says, and a
> batch of mashed potatoes "sat like a lump" in her stomach.
>
> Bananas made her feel more queasy, and even a simple glass of orange
> juice (good quality, no less) leaves her feeling full after a few sips.
>
> Any suggestions for something easy-to-prepare (preferably at the
> heat-and-eat level) that wouldn't be too hard on a queasy stomach like
> this?
>
> Thanks in advance,


Boil a cut-up small chicken or a couple of turkey wings in a quart of
water until the meat starts falling off. Remove the meat and set aside
for another use (you'll add a little of the meat back after the soup is
done.) Slice a small onion, some celery, and a carrot into the broth;
add a bay leaf and a little fresh-ground black pepper. Simmer until the
vegetables are soft. If you have some dried parsley flakes in the spice
cabinet, add a generous pinch of them. Add a package of chicken
flavored ramen noodles, with the flavor packet, and a little diced or
torn chicken meat. Cook until the noodles are done. You might have to
add a little more water.

I always keep some cut-up chicken or turkey in the freezer in case
someone gets sick. The soup can be made without thawing the meat first.

Best regards,
Bob

In message > , CindyThe
Tax Lady > writes
>> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).
>
>I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
>and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
>people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
>will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
>Lady....
>
>I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
>not much this year...
>
>Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
>Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
>time.(probably was sometime between January and April)

Thanks. I should have taken this to email really but was interested, as
I deal with tax here in the UK.
--
June Hughes

In message > , CindyThe
Tax Lady > writes
>> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).
>
>I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
>and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
>people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
>will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
>Lady....
>
>I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
>not much this year...
>
>Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
>Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
>time.(probably was sometime between January and April)

Thanks. I should have taken this to email really but was interested, as
I deal with tax here in the UK.
--
June Hughes

In message >, June Hughes
> writes
>In message > , CindyThe
>Tax Lady > writes
>>> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).
>>
>>I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
>>and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
>>people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
>>will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
>>Lady....
>>
>>I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
>>not much this year...
>>
>>Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
>>Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
>>time.(probably was sometime between January and April)
>
>Thanks. I should have taken this to email really but was interested,
>as I deal with tax here in the UK.
Sorry about the comma - shouldn't be there. Must read up on Eats,
Shoots and Leaves.
--
June Hughes

In message >, June Hughes
> writes
>In message > , CindyThe
>Tax Lady > writes
>>> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).
>>
>>I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
>>and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
>>people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
>>will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
>>Lady....
>>
>>I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
>>not much this year...
>>
>>Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
>>Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
>>time.(probably was sometime between January and April)
>
>Thanks. I should have taken this to email really but was interested,
>as I deal with tax here in the UK.
Sorry about the comma - shouldn't be there. Must read up on Eats,
Shoots and Leaves.
--
June Hughes

In message >, June Hughes
> writes
>In message > , CindyThe
>Tax Lady > writes
>>> PS Why do you call yourself the tax lady? (Sorry to be nosey).
>>
>>I'm and Enrolled Agent/Tax geek.(only Enrolled Agents, Tax Attorneys
>>and CPAs can go in front of the IRS to argue a case). When I call
>>people at home (clients, not just random phone calls) usually kids
>>will ask who it is, so I have, easily, become known as the Tax
>>Lady....
>>
>>I used to answer questions on the Misc.tax.moderated forum a lot but
>>not much this year...
>>
>>Its OK to ask. I put that as my signature line whenever I signed onto
>>Google...had to think quick and it seemed logical at the
>>time.(probably was sometime between January and April)
>
>Thanks. I should have taken this to email really but was interested,
>as I deal with tax here in the UK.
Sorry about the comma - shouldn't be there. Must read up on Eats,
Shoots and Leaves.
--
June Hughes

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 10:39:16 -0000, "MC_Emily" >
wrote:
>
>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>know but it's worth a try )
>
>Jaqy
>
when i was a sprout (roughly when they started painting in caves)
there was a bottle of coca-cola syrup in the kitchen medicine chest
for use in the case of stomach upset. i don't recall whether it was
diluted or by the spoonful.

but, as i say, it was a while back. i seem also to recall a bottle of
paregoric.

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 10:39:16 -0000, "MC_Emily" >
wrote:
>
>Years ago, when I was on holiday at Butlins Minehead with my kids and then
>husband, I had what I now know to be a severe case of food poisoning.
>Without putting too fine a point on it, toilet and sink were in simultaneous
>use. I had to crawl on the floor, as I was too weak to stand. My husband
>went to see someone to try to get a doctor and ended up speaking to a nurse
>on site. She told him that I should drink flat Coke and have nothing else
>for 24 hours. He came back with some Coke and I did as instructed. To be
>honest, I was furious with him because I really wanted some professional
>attention but was too weak to do anything about it. He was just too damned
>useless to take care of me properly, hence the 'then husband'!!! Anyway, I
>drank flat Coke for the next 2 days, spending my time between the bathroom
>and bed and it seemed to work, taking away the queasy feeling and obviously
>starving the bacteria that I'd got. Since then, if I ever have a mild upset
>(which is rare) I have flat Coke and, believe it or not, it works. I've
>recommended it to others before and they've said it worked, too. I would
>definitely *not* recommend it for a severe case but for a mild case it
>certainly helps settle the stomach. Perhaps the thinking behind it is that
>it provides sugar for energy and calories but doesn't provide anything for
>bacteria to live on. Or is there some other 'magic' ingredient? I don't
>know but it's worth a try )
>
>Jaqy
>
when i was a sprout (roughly when they started painting in caves)
there was a bottle of coca-cola syrup in the kitchen medicine chest
for use in the case of stomach upset. i don't recall whether it was
diluted or by the spoonful.

but, as i say, it was a while back. i seem also to recall a bottle of
paregoric.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy > wrote in
:

> when i was a sprout (roughly when they started painting in caves)
> there was a bottle of coca-cola syrup in the kitchen medicine chest
> for use in the case of stomach upset. i don't recall whether it was
> diluted or by the spoonful.
>
> but, as i say, it was a while back. i seem also to recall a bottle of
> paregoric.
>
> your pal,
> blake
>

When I was a kid I remember other people talking about coca-cola syrup, but
we only had paregoric in the kitchen cabinet. A teaspoon or so was taken
in a bit of warm water. It worked wonders for an upset stomach.

Nowadays it's impossible to buy without prescription, and most doctors
won't write one for it. Too bad.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.