Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:17:53 GMT, "Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan"
> > wrote:
>
>> Just got over the worst case of the flu I've had in years. Yep, I had a
>> flu shot but got some odd strain of it anyway. The only thing I've been
>> able to keep down is chicken ramen and chicken broth. The salt in the
>> ramen dehydrates one but I kept pumping liquids, Gatorade and Pedialyte. I
>> feel better today, my fever is gone and I kept a scrambled egg down this
>> morning. Life is grand. I may actually eat a burger tonight
>>
>> I hope none of you get this stuff. It is really nasty but the ramen helped
>> a lot.
>
> Kimberly will testify to the soothing effects of hot Jell-O. She was
> able to finally eat after drinking it. And if you *do* upchuck, at
> least it tastes better than bile. Always keep Jell-O packets on hand.
>
> Glad you're feeling better!
> Carol

The WHO (world health org) uses a cheap salted sugar water to extend the
lives of children under 5 in the third world. The salt helps you keep
hydrated and the sugar calms the cilia in the large intestine. This
saves children who have dysentry like dieases from death...So Jello
could work just as well.