Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
that don't take any effort. ha ha.
Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try to
clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm quickly
finding that eating nothing isn't any better.

This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last Thursday),
and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural thermometer.
Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how
cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal either.
My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas?? The
stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.

Yours humbly and with thanks,
kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her

"Nexis" > wrote in message
news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
> Yours humbly and with thanks,
> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of
> her

You need to get your Mum in!

On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:43:41 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

>Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try to
>clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm quickly
>finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>
>This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last Thursday),
>and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural thermometer.
>Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how
>cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal either.
>My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas?? The
>stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.
>
>Yours humbly and with thanks,
>kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her
>
I was about to suggest you call your mum, then read the last line. You
need your mum. Give her a ring. That's what mothers are for.

On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:43:41 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

>Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try to
>clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm quickly
>finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>
>This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last Thursday),
>and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural thermometer.
>Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how
>cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal either.
>My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas?? The
>stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.
>
>Yours humbly and with thanks,
>kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her

Seriously, call your mom. Since you're both sick, you'll have a
terrible time trying to take care of yourselves.

For the nausea, make a packet of jello, but use only hot water. Once
the powder is dissolved, drink the hot jello like you would broth or
tea. It's very soothing on the stomach, and if you do toss it back
up, it'll taste better than bile would have. It's between you and
your doctor whether you use regular or sugar-free.

Have you tried jook? Here's Ariane's recipe. The carb level is
listed after the recipe.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chinese Rice Porridge (Jook) With Chicken And Scallions

Recipe By :Ariane Jenkins
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : comfort foods main dishes


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 cup long-grain white rice
6 cups water or broth -- or more if needed
1 cup cooked chicken
3 scallions -- chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
soy sauce -- to taste
black or white pepper

In a crockpot, combine rice and water and cook on HIGH for about three
hours, or until rice grains have fully expanded and blended with the
water. When done, stir in cooked chicken, scallions, sesame oil, and
season to taste with soy sauce and pepper. This will give a thicker
consistency, add more water in the beginning if you want it more
soupy. Jook keeps very well in the crockpot if you keep it on LOW,
and can be refrigerated for several days, although it does thicken
when chilled.

Serves 4


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 243 Calories; 3g Fat (11.6%
calories from fat); 14g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber;
30mg Cholesterol; 31mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2
Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

NOTES : "Jook" or "congee" is a rice porridge traditionally eaten in
China as breakfast. The texture can be watery and soup-like, or
thicker, like oatmeal, and the ingredients vary from all kinds of
meats and vegetables to Thousand Year Old Egg, and it can be served
with fried bread and pickled vegetables on the side. It's very
comforting, especially in cold weather or if you're not feeling well.



Here's a recipe that Victor posted at one point. Nutritional info is
based on the entire recipe.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Garlic Broth

Recipe By :Victor Sack
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : cheese soups/chowders


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
15 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
2 sage sprigs
5 tablespoons olive oil -- good quality
4 slices stale bread -- crumbled
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese -- good quality
1 quart water
salt -- to taste

Cut each garlic clove in half lengthwise, removing the green 'sprout',
if you prefer it that way. Pour the water into a saucepan, add salt
and the garlic. Bring to the boil and cook for 10 minutes. Add the
bay leaves, sage and 2 tablespoon of oil. Cook for a few minutes
more, then take from the heat and cover. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Mix the soup in a food processor, then put it back in the pan and heat
through. Meanwhile, put the crumbled bread in plates, sprinkle with
the cheese and pour over the rest of the oil. Pour over the hot broth
and serve.

Description:
"Simple garlic broth of the kind that is popular in Provence."
Cuisine:
"French"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1205 Calories; 89g Fat (66.2%
calories from fat); 36g Protein; 67g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
48mg Cholesterol; 1691mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3
1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 15 1/2 Fat.



This one from Jill sounds both easy and delicious, as well. Again,
nutritional information is based on the whole recipe.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mince

Recipe By :Jill McQuown
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : beef

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1 pound ground beef
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
hot mashed potatoes

Season beef with salt & pepper and cook in a skillet until browned.
Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat; stir in Worcestershire and water.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes. The "gravy" will be clear. Spoon over
hot mashed potatoes.

Description:
"It's simple, and because of its simplicity you won't expect a
wonderful flavor that will absolutely knock your socks off!"

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1415 Calories; 121g Fat (77.7%
calories from fat); 76g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber;
386mg Cholesterol; 1431mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 11 Lean
Meat; 18 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : "My grandmother made a ground beef recipe and due to its
simplicity it appeared to be born of lean times when ground meat could
be had. She simply called it "Mince". (Mince is the word for ground
beef in the British Isles, and she was from Scotland.) I found out
later this is a fairly common way to prepare and serve it in
Scotland." ~Jill~
--

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

"Nexis" > wrote in message
news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
> that don't take any effort. ha ha.
> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try
> to clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm
> quickly finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>
> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
> chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
> isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last
> Thursday), and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural
> thermometer. Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you
> can see how cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't
> appeal either. My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too.
> Any ideas?? The stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are
> welcome.
>
> Yours humbly and with thanks,
> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her
When I'm in regular grocery stores, I see all the baskets loaded with boxes
upon boxes. Surely there's prepared foods/dinners in them. If you have a
freezer, have your mom choose a dozen or so boxes and put them in the
freezer. Open the freezer door, close your eyes, and choose one for the
day, stick it in the oven; if you're both sick, then one will be enough to
share.
DH and I had the flu twice, once in 1988 and once in 1993. I still remember
it well. It lasted 6 weeks (the last two weeks was better than the first 4
weeks), but nothing we did helped, so make it easy on yourself.
Dee Dee

Ophelia wrote:
> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
>> of her
>
> You need to get your Mum in!

Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't do much
about the flu, either.

A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For dinner
make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.

Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if you
don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam will help your
sinuses.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Ophelia wrote:
> > "Nexis" > wrote in message
> > news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
> >> Yours humbly and with thanks,
> >> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
> >> of her
> >
> > You need to get your Mum in!
>
> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't do
much
> about the flu, either.
>
> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For dinner
> make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>
> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if you
> don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam will help
your
> sinuses.
>
> Jill
>
>

Jill, you're actually quite right. Sometimes when you least feel like
taking a shower, it's the best thing for you. My mom is about 2 days away,
so she wouldn't be much good to me and if I called my MIL in, GAWD! That's
death itself! :~)

kili

"kilikini" > wrote in message
...
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Ophelia wrote:
>> > "Nexis" > wrote in message
>> > news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>> >> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> >> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take
>> >> care
>> >> of her
>> >
>> > You need to get your Mum in!
>>
>> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't
>> do
> much
>> about the flu, either.
>>
>> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For
>> dinner
>> make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>>
>> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if
>> you
>> don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam will
>> help
> your
>> sinuses.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>>
>
> Jill, you're actually quite right. Sometimes when you least feel like
> taking a shower, it's the best thing for you. My mom is about 2 days
> away,
> so she wouldn't be much good to me and if I called my MIL in, GAWD!
> That's
> death itself! :~)

When my daughter is sick all she wants to do is come home and have Mum
take care of her Not that it happens much, she is in Germany and I am
in Scotland

In article >,
(Kathy in NZ) wrote:

> On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:43:41 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:

> >Yours humbly and with thanks,
> >kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her
> >
> I was about to suggest you call your mum, then read the last line. You
> need your mum. Give her a ring. That's what mothers are for.

Ezzackly! Then SHE can be sick and you can go to her house and take
care of HER. '-)
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 12-4-05, Skyline Aglow

In article <Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05>, "Nexis" >
wrote:

> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
> that don't take any effort. ha ha.
> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try to
> clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm quickly
> finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>
> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
> chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
> isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last Thursday),
> and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural thermometer.
> Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how
> cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal either.
> My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas?? The
> stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.
>
> Yours humbly and with thanks,
> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her
>
>

Want some colloidal silver?
We make it. I'll send you some for free.

Seriously.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

On Tue, 6 Dec 2005 08:11:34 -0600, "jmcquown" >
wrote:

>Ophelia wrote:
>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
>>> of her
>>
>> You need to get your Mum in!
>
>Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't do much
>about the flu, either.

Kimberly is the one who brought that option up. The distance between
you and your mother is irrelevant to her situation. I hope her mom
will be able to help her out.

Carol
--

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

On 2005-12-06, Nexis > wrote:
> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
> really screwing with my BG levels....

Geez ...seventeen days! I went twelve days once, but that was because
I purposely refused antibiotics. Since you mention a doc, I assume
you are taking antibiotics, yes? If I were you, I'd kick the doc and
the biotics and start taking some vitamin C and B complex. No
preaching on this one, just a suggestion. See if your library has an
old copy of How to Live Longer and Feel Better by Linux Pauling. Read
it a make up your own mind. (beats watching Regis)

nb

"Nexis" > wrote in message news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat that
> don't take any effort. ha ha.
> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try to
> clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm quickly
> finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>
> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both chest
> and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this isn't fun
> enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last Thursday), and fevers
> ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural thermometer. Aching and
> chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how cooking isn't a
> priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal either. My husband cooked
> for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas?? The stomach upset rules
> out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.
>
> Yours humbly and with thanks,
> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her

1. Do call MOM!

2. If calling mom fails ask non-sick friends and/or neighbors to prepare a
home cooked meal like a pot roast or a pot of chili or spaghetti sauce - tell
them you'll return the favor when they get sick ;-) You can start a "too sick
to cook co-op" Offer o pay for the food if necessary - What the hell wouldn't
you be honored to help a friend in that manner?

3. If plan # 1 & 2 fail Send him to TJ"s with a list like the cioppino sauce
and frozen cioppino fish or their pasta sauce, or Frozen enchaladas.

Feel Better.

Dimitri

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> Ophelia wrote:
>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
>>> of her
>>
>> You need to get your Mum in!
>
> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't do
> much
> about the flu, either.
>
> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For dinner
> make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>
> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if you
> don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam will help
> your
> sinuses.
>
> Jill
>

Heh...spent so much time in hot showers, my skin's drying out! The steam
helps for a bit, that's true, and we have *good* water pressure so it's
almost like a massage. I wish we had a bathtub meant for people over 3 feet
tall....*sigh*

thanks,
kimberly

Old family remedies:

onion and garlic (fresh) simmered in clear broth. I prefer beef, but
chicken is also fine. The preparation of the onions and garlic will
help clear the sinus, the steam helps, and the soup is soothing. Avoid
dairy products.

Mix a hot toddy simple variation: fresh lemon juice, hot water, and a
"shot" of whatever distilled liquor you have (rum or bourbon) sweetened
with honey. Or hot orange juice with gin or vodka and a dash of
cinnamon. (This is not recreational and should be limited to one,
maybe two, AND use caution if using any medication.)

Drink the toddy while in the bath or before the shower.

Take the hot shower or bath. If you wash your hair, avoid getting
water in your ears, eyes, and nose, unless you are deliberately using
the spray to "wash your sinuses".

Bundle yourself in warm blankets or slumber bags.

Replace your tooth brush or disinfect it and change your pillow case
daily. If you have a better time of day, try going outside for some
fresh air or ventilating your apartment or house.

Call your mom. If she can't come to you, at least you will have an
opportunity to talk and ask her advice, and plan for when you feel
better.

If Chinese delivery is available, try the hot sour soup or other clear
soups.

Best wishes,

Nancy G.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> (Kathy in NZ) wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:43:41 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>> >Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> >kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of
>> >her
>> >
>> I was about to suggest you call your mum, then read the last line. You
>> need your mum. Give her a ring. That's what mothers are for.
>
> Ezzackly! Then SHE can be sick and you can go to her house and take
> care of HER. '-)
> --
> http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 12-4-05, Skyline Aglow

lol!
That's the biggest reason I've not begged her to come down to sandy eggo. I
don't want to get her or Dad sick...then they'd get Jim's kids sick, and
they'd pass it back to my kids...and it would all be one big vicious
cycle....


kimberly
>

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
...
> In article <Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05>, "Nexis" >
> wrote:
>
>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>> that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try
>> to
>> clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm
>> quickly
>> finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>>
>> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>> chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>> isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last
>> Thursday),
>> and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural
>> thermometer.
>> Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how
>> cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal
>> either.
>> My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas??
>> The
>> stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.
>>
>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of
>> her
>>
>>
>
> Want some colloidal silver?
> We make it. I'll send you some for free.
>
> Seriously.
> --
> Om.
>
> "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack
> Nicholson

What does it do?

kimberly

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2005-12-06, Nexis > wrote:
>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>> really screwing with my BG levels....
>
> Geez ...seventeen days! I went twelve days once, but that was because
> I purposely refused antibiotics. Since you mention a doc, I assume
> you are taking antibiotics, yes? If I were you, I'd kick the doc and
> the biotics and start taking some vitamin C and B complex. No
> preaching on this one, just a suggestion. See if your library has an
> old copy of How to Live Longer and Feel Better by Linux Pauling. Read
> it a make up your own mind. (beats watching Regis)
>
> nb

No, no antibiotics. Doc says it's viral, so they'd be of no help. He
considered giving me a prescription for one of the flu meds, but said
because I'd already had it for nearly a week, it wouldn't be much help
either.
I'll look for the book, thanks! I'm always open to alternatives to
pharmaceuticals...I take enough meds as it is. More than I'd like to anyway.

kimberly

"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:43:41 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>>Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>>really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>>that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>>Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>>tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try
>>to
>>clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm quickly
>>finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>>
>>This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>>chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>>isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last
>>Thursday),
>>and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural thermometer.
>>Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you can see how
>>cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't appeal
>>either.
>>My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too. Any ideas?? The
>>stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are welcome.
>>
>>Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of her
>
> Seriously, call your mom. Since you're both sick, you'll have a
> terrible time trying to take care of yourselves.
>
> For the nausea, make a packet of jello, but use only hot water. Once
> the powder is dissolved, drink the hot jello like you would broth or
> tea. It's very soothing on the stomach, and if you do toss it back
> up, it'll taste better than bile would have. It's between you and
> your doctor whether you use regular or sugar-free.
>
> Have you tried jook? Here's Ariane's recipe. The carb level is
> listed after the recipe.
<snip recipes>

I could've used the jell-o trick when I was pregnant I'll try that today.

Thanks for the recipes. I've never tried jook, but my husband said he'd had
it once when his mom was in an adventurous phase (which was always, near as
I can tell, but that's another story for another time!)

I'd be happy to just get rid of this feeling that my brain's coming out my
eye sockets every time I cough! lol

thanks again,
kimberly

"Dimitri" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>> that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try
>> to clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm
>> quickly finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>>
>> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>> chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>> isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last
>> Thursday), and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural
>> thermometer. Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you
>> can see how cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't
>> appeal either. My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too.
>> Any ideas?? The stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are
>> welcome.
>>
>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of
>> her
>
> 1. Do call MOM!
>
> 2. If calling mom fails ask non-sick friends and/or neighbors to
> prepare a home cooked meal like a pot roast or a pot of chili or spaghetti
> sauce - tell them you'll return the favor when they get sick ;-) You can
> start a "too sick to cook co-op" Offer o pay for the food if necessary -
> What the hell wouldn't you be honored to help a friend in that manner?
>
> 3. If plan # 1 & 2 fail Send him to TJ"s with a list like the cioppino
> sauce and frozen cioppino fish or their pasta sauce, or Frozen enchaladas.
>
> Feel Better.
>
> Dimitri

I've called her, but I don't want to get her sick too
I did get a call from my friend this morning and she's offered to bring some
beef soup with dumplings later this afternoon, and I happily accepted.

Thanks

kimberly

"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Nexis" > wrote in message
> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because it's
>> really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for things to eat
>> that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>> Made a huge pot of soup, that's been used for both chicken & noodles and
>> tortilla, with the last bit of stock used for a spicy wonton soup to try
>> to clear my head. Most foods are not the least bit appealing, but I'm
>> quickly finding that eating nothing isn't any better.
>>
>> This flu thing goes a little like this: In the morning, congestion, both
>> chest and sinus. Soon after, nausea and sinus draining. As if all of this
>> isn't fun enough, there's round the clock coughing (started last
>> Thursday), and fevers ranging from 101 to 105.8*f according to the aural
>> thermometer. Aching and chills too, oh joy! So, I'm sure any one of you
>> can see how cooking isn't a priority at the moment, yet take out doesn't
>> appeal either. My husband cooked for a few days, but now he's got it too.
>> Any ideas?? The stomach upset rules out alot of things, but any ideas are
>> welcome.
>>
>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care of
>> her
> When I'm in regular grocery stores, I see all the baskets loaded with
> boxes upon boxes. Surely there's prepared foods/dinners in them. If you
> have a freezer, have your mom choose a dozen or so boxes and put them in
> the freezer. Open the freezer door, close your eyes, and choose one for
> the day, stick it in the oven; if you're both sick, then one will be
> enough to share.
> DH and I had the flu twice, once in 1988 and once in 1993. I still
> remember it well. It lasted 6 weeks (the last two weeks was better than
> the first 4 weeks), but nothing we did helped, so make it easy on
> yourself.
> Dee Dee

6 weeks?! Ugh. That's awful.
I'm hoping it's on it's way out, but it's hard to tell because there's been
several times it feels like it's going away only to come back with a
vengeance later the same day or next morning.

The problem with prepared foods is there are very few that will fit in with
my dietary needs that are worth eating. I know, I know, beggars can't be
choosers and all that...but somehow, I still am. Choosy, that is

kimberly

Nexis wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Ophelia wrote:
>>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
>>>> of her
>>>
>>> You need to get your Mum in!
>>
>> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't
>> do much
>> about the flu, either.
>>
>> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For
>> dinner make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>>
>> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if
>> you don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam
>> will help your
>> sinuses.
>>
>> Jill
>>
>
> Heh...spent so much time in hot showers, my skin's drying out! The
> steam helps for a bit, that's true, and we have *good* water pressure
> so it's almost like a massage. I wish we had a bathtub meant for
> people over 3 feet tall....*sigh*
>
> thanks,
> kimberly

I hate modern bathtubs! I'm only 5'3" and can't even stretch out! Give me
a big old fashioned claw-foot tub any day!

Hope you feel better soon.

Jill

In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
wrote:

> > Want some colloidal silver?
> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
> >
> > Seriously.
> > --
> > Om.
>
>
> What does it do?
>
> kimberly

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver

Let me know.

I'll post my private e-mail... :-)

It's very cheap to make.
I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
...
> In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
> wrote:
>
>> > Want some colloidal silver?
>> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
>> >
>> > Seriously.
>> > --
>> > Om.
>>
>>
>> What does it do?
>>
>> kimberly
>
> http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
>
> Let me know.
>
> I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
>
> It's very cheap to make.
> I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
>
> Cheers!

You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and antibacterial have
no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start feeding it to the Chickens in
Asia.


Dimitri

In article >,
"Dimitri" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
> ...
> > In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> > Want some colloidal silver?
> >> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
> >> >
> >> > Seriously.
> >> > --
> >> > Om.
> >>
> >>
> >> What does it do?
> >>
> >> kimberly
> >
> > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
> >
> > Let me know.
> >
> > I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
> >
> > It's very cheap to make.
> > I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
> >
> > Cheers!
>
> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and antibacterial
> have
> no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start feeding it to the Chickens in
> Asia.
>
>
> Dimitri
>
>
>
>

Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

On Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:20:22p, OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> In article >,
> "Dimitri" > wrote:
>
>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> > Want some colloidal silver?
>> >> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
>> >> >
>> >> > Seriously.
>> >> > --
>> >> > Om.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> What does it do?
>> >>
>> >> kimberly
>> >
>> > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
>> >
>> > Let me know.
>> >
>> > I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
>> >
>> > It's very cheap to make.
>> > I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
>> >
>> > Cheers!
>>
>> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and
>> antibacterial have no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start
>> feeding it to the Chickens in Asia.
>>
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
>
> Cheers!

I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about it.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message news:Omelet-7
>>
>> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and antibacterial
>> have
>> no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start feeding it to the Chickens in
>> Asia.
>>
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
> Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
>
> Cheers!
> --
> Om.
>

WOW!

Just How many HIV patients has it cured?

I just love this crap!

Dimitri

"Nexis" > wrote in message
news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing.

Boy I hear you I'm not having a good year myself. Got sick end of September
no doubt from the kids being back in school. Turned to Pneumonia. Got meds
for that. Got sick before the flu vaccines were out. Doc wouldn't let me
have one until I was well. Since being sick my immunity is low, so I keep
catching every little thing that comes down the pike. It's December now and
I'm STILL sick. I'm just trying to eat healthy, take my vitamins and
sometime in 2006 I'll not feel the need to carry a box of tissues around
with me.

Lynne

Nexis wrote:
> "notbob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 2005-12-06, Nexis > wrote:
>>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because
>>> it's really screwing with my BG levels....
>>
>> Geez ...seventeen days! I went twelve days once, but that was
>> because
>> I purposely refused antibiotics. Since you mention a doc, I assume
>> you are taking antibiotics, yes? If I were you, I'd kick the doc and
>> the biotics and start taking some vitamin C and B complex. No
>> preaching on this one, just a suggestion. See if your library has an
>> old copy of How to Live Longer and Feel Better by Linux Pauling.
>> Read
>> it a make up your own mind. (beats watching Regis)
>>
>> nb
>
> No, no antibiotics. Doc says it's viral, so they'd be of no help. He
> considered giving me a prescription for one of the flu meds, but said
> because I'd already had it for nearly a week, it wouldn't be much help
> either.
> I'll look for the book, thanks! I'm always open to alternatives to
> pharmaceuticals...I take enough meds as it is. More than I'd like to
> anyway.
>
> kimberly

Kimberly, your doctor is absolutely right. Antibiotics have no affect
whatsoever on the flu virus (regardless of the strain). So many patients
insist on getting a/b's when they have the flu sometimes docs prescribe them
anyway just to shut them up. I think it has a placebo effect; if they take
a pill they think they feel better.

I hope you and your husband get over this crap soon!

Jill

Nexis wrote:
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>> Ok, going on day 17 of this flu thing. My doc is up in arms because
>>> it's really screwing with my BG levels, and I'm out of ideas for
>>> things to eat that don't take any effort. ha ha.
>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
>>> of her
>>
>> 1. Do call MOM!
>>
>> 2. If calling mom fails ask non-sick friends and/or neighbors to
>> prepare a home cooked meal like a pot roast or a pot of chili or
>> spaghetti sauce - tell them you'll return the favor when they get
>> sick ;-) You can start a "too sick to cook co-op" Offer o pay for
>> the food if necessary - What the hell wouldn't you be honored to
>> help a friend in that manner?
>>
>> 3. If plan # 1 & 2 fail Send him to TJ"s with a list like the
>> cioppino sauce and frozen cioppino fish or their pasta sauce, or
>> Frozen enchaladas.
>>
>> Feel Better.
>>
>> Dimitri
>
> I've called her, but I don't want to get her sick too
> I did get a call from my friend this morning and she's offered to
> bring some beef soup with dumplings later this afternoon, and I
> happily accepted.
>
> Thanks
>
> kimberly

That's a good friend! Enjoy the soup

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
.. .
> Nexis wrote:
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>>>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take care
>>>>> of her
>>>>
>>>> You need to get your Mum in!
>>>
>>> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she couldn't
>>> do much
>>> about the flu, either.
>>>
>>> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For
>>> dinner make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>>>
>>> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if
>>> you don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam
>>> will help your
>>> sinuses.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>>
>> Heh...spent so much time in hot showers, my skin's drying out! The
>> steam helps for a bit, that's true, and we have *good* water pressure
>> so it's almost like a massage. I wish we had a bathtub meant for
>> people over 3 feet tall....*sigh*
>>
>> thanks,
>> kimberly
>
> I hate modern bathtubs! I'm only 5'3" and can't even stretch out! Give
> me
> a big old fashioned claw-foot tub any day!
>
> Hope you feel better soon.
>
> Jill
>
Those old fashioned claw-foot's -- how do you keep the water off the floor?
Now, the tubs in the Japanese business-man's hotel (in Japan), that I could
go for. Deep and short.
Dee Dee

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:20:22p, OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> In article >,
>> "Dimitri" > wrote:
>>
>>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>> > In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
>>> > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> > Want some colloidal silver?
>>> >> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Seriously.
>>> >> > --
>>> >> > Om.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> What does it do?
>>> >>
>>> >> kimberly
>>> >
>>> > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
>>> >
>>> > Let me know.
>>> >
>>> > I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
>>> >
>>> > It's very cheap to make.
>>> > I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
>>> >
>>> > Cheers!
>>>
>>> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and
>>> antibacterial have no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start
>>> feeding it to the Chickens in Asia.
>>>
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
>>
>> Cheers!
>
> I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about it.
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright *¿*

It didn't help my dear cousin who took it for cancer.
Dee Dee

On Tue 06 Dec 2005 01:12:32p, Dee Randall wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:20:22p, OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote in
rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> In article >,
>>> "Dimitri" > wrote:
>>>
>>>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>> > In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
>>>> > wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> >> > Want some colloidal silver?
>>>> >> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
>>>> >> >
>>>> >> > Seriously.
>>>> >> > --
>>>> >> > Om.
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>>> >> What does it do?
>>>> >>
>>>> >> kimberly
>>>> >
>>>> > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
>>>> >
>>>> > Let me know.
>>>> >
>>>> > I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
>>>> >
>>>> > It's very cheap to make.
>>>> > I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
>>>> >
>>>> > Cheers!
>>>>
>>>> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and
>>>> antibacterial have no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start
>>>> feeding it to the Chickens in Asia.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dimitri
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>>
>> I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about
it.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> It didn't help my dear cousin who took it for cancer.
> Dee Dee
>
>

I have also read and seen a story on television about people whose skin
turned gray after using colloidal silver. There were photographs and
interviews with several. It was eerie. The condition was said to be
irreversible.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

Dee Randall wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> .. .
>> Nexis wrote:
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Ophelia wrote:
>>>>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>>>>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>>>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>>>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take
>>>>>> care of her
>>>>>
>>>>> You need to get your Mum in!
>>>>
>>>> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she
>>>> couldn't do much
>>>> about the flu, either.
>>>>
>>>> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For
>>>> dinner make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>>>>
>>>> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if
>>>> you don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam
>>>> will help your
>>>> sinuses.
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
>>>
>>> Heh...spent so much time in hot showers, my skin's drying out! The
>>> steam helps for a bit, that's true, and we have *good* water
>>> pressure so it's almost like a massage. I wish we had a bathtub
>>> meant for
>>> people over 3 feet tall....*sigh*
>>>
>>> thanks,
>>> kimberly
>>
>> I hate modern bathtubs! I'm only 5'3" and can't even stretch out!
>> Give me
>> a big old fashioned claw-foot tub any day!
>>
>> Hope you feel better soon.
>>
>> Jill
>>
> Those old fashioned claw-foot's -- how do you keep the water off the
> floor? Now, the tubs in the Japanese business-man's hotel (in Japan),
> that I could go for. Deep and short.
> Dee Dee

I've never been in a Japenese business-man's hotel. (??)

Not sure what you mean about how do you keep the water off the floor with
the claw-foot tubs. Simply don't over fill the tub? Use a bath mat?

Jill <--confused

>>> I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about
> it.
>>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*

>>
>> It didn't help my dear cousin who took it for cancer.
>> Dee Dee
>>
>>
>
> I have also read and seen a story on television about people whose skin
> turned gray after using colloidal silver. There were photographs and
> interviews with several. It was eerie. The condition was said to be
> irreversible.

> Wayne Boatwright *¿*

I saw that story, too, Wayne. I don't know how people get into using this.
I even referred my cousin to the notoriety of this product, but he wouldn't
hear it, and said it was not the same 'silver.'
Dee Dee

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
news
> Dee Randall wrote:
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> .. .
>>> Nexis wrote:
>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>> "Nexis" > wrote in message
>>>>>> news:Fiblf.11217$Wu.3229@fed1read05...
>>>>>>> Yours humbly and with thanks,
>>>>>>> kimberly...considering begging her mom to come to town to take
>>>>>>> care of her
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You need to get your Mum in!
>>>>>
>>>>> Not always practical... my "mum" is 13 hours away. And she
>>>>> couldn't do much
>>>>> about the flu, either.
>>>>>
>>>>> A few suggestions for Kimberly: Toast. Scramble some eggs. For
>>>>> dinner make mac & cheese, even from a box - easy and comfort food.
>>>>>
>>>>> Take a hot shower and wash your hair; you know you need one even if
>>>>> you don't feel like taking one - you'll feel better and the steam
>>>>> will help your
>>>>> sinuses.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jill
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Heh...spent so much time in hot showers, my skin's drying out! The
>>>> steam helps for a bit, that's true, and we have *good* water
>>>> pressure so it's almost like a massage. I wish we had a bathtub
>>>> meant for
>>>> people over 3 feet tall....*sigh*
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> kimberly
>>>
>>> I hate modern bathtubs! I'm only 5'3" and can't even stretch out!
>>> Give me
>>> a big old fashioned claw-foot tub any day!
>>>
>>> Hope you feel better soon.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>>
>> Those old fashioned claw-foot's -- how do you keep the water off the
>> floor? Now, the tubs in the Japanese business-man's hotel (in Japan),
>> that I could go for. Deep and short.
>> Dee Dee
>
> I've never been in a Japenese business-man's hotel. (??)
>
> Not sure what you mean about how do you keep the water off the floor with
> the claw-foot tubs. Simply don't over fill the tub? Use a bath mat?
>
> Jill <--confused

I was speaking to 'soaking.'
A claw-foot generally allows one to fill it up to stretch out and take a
long soak thereby if you move an inch or two, out goes the water - in my
experience.
In a Japanese bathtub (in a business-man's hotel) one can't stretch out,
but one can take a long soak (sitting up). Since it's deep, you can get a
good soak without it spilling over the top.

I looked hi and low for one of these type of tubs - before outdoor/indoor
spas were common, and couldn't find one here in the U.S. One thing nice
about the tubs was that it didn't take as much water to fill it up.
Dee Dee

On Tue 06 Dec 2005 02:06:43p, Dee Randall wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
>>>> I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
>>>
>>> It didn't help my dear cousin who took it for cancer.
>>> Dee Dee
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I have also read and seen a story on television about people whose skin
>> turned gray after using colloidal silver. There were photographs and
>> interviews with several. It was eerie. The condition was said to be
>> irreversible.
>
>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> I saw that story, too, Wayne. I don't know how people get into using
> this. I even referred my cousin to the notoriety of this product, but he
> wouldn't hear it, and said it was not the same 'silver.'
> Dee Dee

Well, understandably I think, Dee, people in desperate situations often do
desperate things. I could imagine if I were terminally ill, I might grasp
at any straw. OTOH, people who are not so desperate make me wonder why.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

In article >,
"Dimitri" > wrote:

> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message news:Omelet-7
> >>
> >> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and antibacterial
> >> have
> >> no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start feeding it to the Chickens
> >> in
> >> Asia.
> >>
> >>
> >> Dimitri
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
> >
> > Cheers!
> > --
> > Om.
> >
>
> WOW!
>
> Just How many HIV patients has it cured?
>
> I just love this crap!
>
> Dimitri
>
>

<lol> I would never go THAT far,
but I do know that it's helped both me and dad with colds and flu's.
It drastically shortens the duration if we use it at the first sign of a
sore throat. ;-)

Like any other "nutritional" treatment, it has it's limitations and many
websites make rather sensationalistic claims for it!

It's one reason we have no intention of ever jumping on the "sell it"
band. It's cheap to make, so we give it away to freinds. No charge.

Cheers!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
"Dee Randall" > wrote:

> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:20:22p, OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> >
> >> In article >,
> >> "Dimitri" > wrote:
> >>
> >>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>> > In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
> >>> > wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> > Want some colloidal silver?
> >>> >> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > Seriously.
> >>> >> > --
> >>> >> > Om.
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> What does it do?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> kimberly
> >>> >
> >>> > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
> >>> >
> >>> > Let me know.
> >>> >
> >>> > I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
> >>> >
> >>> > It's very cheap to make.
> >>> > I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
> >>> >
> >>> > Cheers!
> >>>
> >>> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and
> >>> antibacterial have no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start
> >>> feeding it to the Chickens in Asia.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Dimitri
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
> >>
> >> Cheers!
> >
> > I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about it.
> >
> > --
> > Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> It didn't help my dear cousin who took it for cancer.
> Dee Dee
>
>

Only a select few of cancers are caused by viruses. :-(
Unfortunately.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> On Tue 06 Dec 2005 01:12:32p, Dee Randall wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
> >
> > "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> On Tue 06 Dec 2005 12:20:22p, OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote in
> rec.food.cooking:
> >>
> >>> In article >,
> >>> "Dimitri" > wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> "OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
> >>>> ...
> >>>> > In article <Uiklf.33$6N2.28@fed1read06>, "Nexis" >
> >>>> > wrote:
> >>>> >
> >>>> >> > Want some colloidal silver?
> >>>> >> > We make it. I'll send you some for free.
> >>>> >> >
> >>>> >> > Seriously.
> >>>> >> > --
> >>>> >> > Om.
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> What does it do?
> >>>> >>
> >>>> >> kimberly
> >>>> >
> >>>> > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...lloidal+silver
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Let me know.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > I'll post my private e-mail... :-)
> >>>> >
> >>>> > It's very cheap to make.
> >>>> > I could send a concentrate that would need to be diluted.
> >>>> >
> >>>> > Cheers!
> >>>>
> >>>> You do know the Flu (aka Influenza) is a generally virus and
> >>>> antibacterial have no effect on Viruses - maybe they should start
> >>>> feeding it to the Chickens in Asia.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Dimitri
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Colloidal silver is also anti-viral...
> >>>
> >>> Cheers!
> >>
> >> I've read that it's poisonous, but I really don't know anything about
> it.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
> >
> > It didn't help my dear cousin who took it for cancer.
> > Dee Dee
> >
> >
>
> I have also read and seen a story on television about people whose skin
> turned gray after using colloidal silver. There were photographs and
> interviews with several. It was eerie. The condition was said to be
> irreversible.

Yes, it's called "Argyria" and occurs mostly with the nasal sprays that
DOCTORS have prescribed.

And it also occurs with chronic use.

I only use it when I'm sick, as does my housemate. We've used it only
periodically for about 4 years now and I'm not gray. ;-)

Thing is, like any supplement, it's bad if "abused".
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson