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Wasabi and Nasal Congestion
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=1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again By Alison McCook NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the opposite. (*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City [...] Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." -- Sent by xanadoog from yahoo in area com This is a spam protected message. Please answer with reference header. Posted via http://www.usenet-replayer.com |
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Ann I. Sakis wrote:
> Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." Not suprised.. my wife always seems to get more congested when we eat sushi. I don't have any problems though. -- Dan |
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"Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in message du... > http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e > =1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc > > Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again > By Alison McCook > > NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi > seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented > this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the opposite. > > (*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck > Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City > > [...] > > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served historically as a decongestant. I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. |
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Musashi wrote:
> > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served historically > as a decongestant. > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? -- Dan |
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"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... > Musashi wrote: > > > > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served historically > > as a decongestant. > > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > > What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? > > -- > Dan > Hmmm...never tried it. It should work, but wasabi is not in the same category as black, red pepper so I'm not sure if birds can taste it or not. |
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"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... > Musashi wrote: > > > > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served historically > > as a decongestant. > > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > > What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? > > -- > Dan > Hmmm...never tried it. It should work, but wasabi is not in the same category as black, red pepper so I'm not sure if birds can taste it or not. |
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Musashi wrote:
> "Dan Logcher" > wrote in message > ... > >>Musashi wrote: >> >> >>>This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served >>> > historically > >>>as a decongestant. >>>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. >>>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. >>> >>What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? >> >>-- >>Dan >> >> > > Hmmm...never tried it. It should work, but wasabi is not in the same > category as > black, red pepper so I'm not sure if birds can taste it or not. Red pepper is probably cheaper anyways.. -- Dan |
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"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... > Musashi wrote: > > > "Dan Logcher" > wrote in message > > ... > > > >>Musashi wrote: > >> > >> > >>>This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served > >>> > > historically > > > >>>as a decongestant. > >>>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > >>>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > >>> > >>What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? > >> > >>-- > >>Dan > >> > >> > > > > Hmmm...never tried it. It should work, but wasabi is not in the same > > category as > > black, red pepper so I'm not sure if birds can taste it or not. > > Red pepper is probably cheaper anyways.. > Oh yes certainly. Maybe Black pepper is even cheaper, although I am quite certain that the squirrels in my backyard have become imune to black pepper. |
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Musashi wrote:
> "Dan Logcher" > wrote in message > ... > >>Musashi wrote: >> >> >>>"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... >>> >>> >>>>Musashi wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served >>>>> >>>>> >>>historically >>> >>> >>>>>as a decongestant. >>>>>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. >>>>>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? >>>> >>>>-- >>>>Dan >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>Hmmm...never tried it. It should work, but wasabi is not in the same >>>category as >>>black, red pepper so I'm not sure if birds can taste it or not. >>> >>Red pepper is probably cheaper anyways.. >> >> > > Oh yes certainly. Maybe Black pepper is even cheaper, although I am quite > certain that the squirrels in my backyard have become imune to black pepper. Heh! Then maybe some habenos will do the trick. If not, then wasabi. -- Dan |
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Musashi wrote:
> "Dan Logcher" > wrote in message > ... > >>Musashi wrote: >> >> >>>"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... >>> >>> >>>>Musashi wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>>This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served >>>>> >>>>> >>>historically >>> >>> >>>>>as a decongestant. >>>>>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. >>>>>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>What about bird seed in a feeder? Would it prevent squirrels? >>>> >>>>-- >>>>Dan >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>Hmmm...never tried it. It should work, but wasabi is not in the same >>>category as >>>black, red pepper so I'm not sure if birds can taste it or not. >>> >>Red pepper is probably cheaper anyways.. >> >> > > Oh yes certainly. Maybe Black pepper is even cheaper, although I am quite > certain that the squirrels in my backyard have become imune to black pepper. Heh! Then maybe some habenos will do the trick. If not, then wasabi. -- Dan |
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"Musashi" > wrote in message m... > > "Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in message > du... > > http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e > > =1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc > > > > Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again > > By Alison McCook > > > > NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi > > seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented > > this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the opposite. > > > > (*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck > > Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City > > > > [...] > > > > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." > > > > > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served historically > as a decongestant. > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. -- James V. Silverton Potomac, Maryland, USA |
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"Musashi" > wrote in message m... > > "Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in message > du... > > http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e > > =1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc > > > > Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again > > By Alison McCook > > > > NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi > > seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented > > this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the opposite. > > > > (*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck > > Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City > > > > [...] > > > > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." > > > > > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served historically > as a decongestant. > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. -- James V. Silverton Potomac, Maryland, USA |
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"James Silverton" > wrote in message ... > > "Musashi" > wrote in message > m... > > > > "Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in > message > > du... > > > http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e > > > =1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc > > > > > > Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again > > > By Alison McCook > > > > > > NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi > > > seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented > > > this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the > opposite. > > > > > > (*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck > > > Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City > > > > > > [...] > > > > > > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > > > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > > > > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > > > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." > > > > > > > > > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served > historically > > as a decongestant. > > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > > What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like > something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat > everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. > I sprinkle the powder (the cheap stuff) on the leaves of specific plants that I want to protect and that they have already nibbled on. Once the wasabi powder is on they won't eat it anymore. No doubt the smell and/or reaction on a deers nose must be significant. Also if they happen to munch and that powder mixes with the saliva, well we all know what its like. The drawback as I said is that a little rain and its all gone very quickly. I have also experimented with tabasco and various Pecante sauces thinned in water and using a balled-up paper towel to soak it. The smell of this peppery vinegar mix definitely keeps deer away but again, a little rain and its all gone. The thing with deer is that they may avoid a certain plant for several years then suddenly decide to eat it. This is the first year that I've had deer chew on my green shiso, which, because of the strong smell I had always believed was deer-resistant. My herb garden has also been hit, with deer eating parsely and even spearmint. |
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"James Silverton" > wrote in message ... > > "Musashi" > wrote in message > m... > > > > "Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in > message > > du... > > > http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e > > > =1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc > > > > > > Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again > > > By Alison McCook > > > > > > NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi > > > seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented > > > this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the > opposite. > > > > > > (*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck > > > Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City > > > > > > [...] > > > > > > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > > > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > > > > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > > > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." > > > > > > > > > > This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served > historically > > as a decongestant. > > I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > > The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > > What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like > something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat > everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. > I sprinkle the powder (the cheap stuff) on the leaves of specific plants that I want to protect and that they have already nibbled on. Once the wasabi powder is on they won't eat it anymore. No doubt the smell and/or reaction on a deers nose must be significant. Also if they happen to munch and that powder mixes with the saliva, well we all know what its like. The drawback as I said is that a little rain and its all gone very quickly. I have also experimented with tabasco and various Pecante sauces thinned in water and using a balled-up paper towel to soak it. The smell of this peppery vinegar mix definitely keeps deer away but again, a little rain and its all gone. The thing with deer is that they may avoid a certain plant for several years then suddenly decide to eat it. This is the first year that I've had deer chew on my green shiso, which, because of the strong smell I had always believed was deer-resistant. My herb garden has also been hit, with deer eating parsely and even spearmint. |
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James Silverton wrote:
> "Musashi" > wrote in message > m... > >>"Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in >> > message > .edu... >> >>>http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e >>>=1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc >>> >>>Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again >>>By Alison McCook >>> >>>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi >>>seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented >>>this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the >>> > opposite. > >>>(*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck >>>Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City >>> >>>[...] >>> >>>Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal >>>passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. >>> >>>"If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you >>>want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." >>> >>> >>> >>This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served >> > historically > >>as a decongestant. >>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. >>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. >> > > What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like > something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat > everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. The sell Lion wiz to keep deer away. We bought fox wiz to keep skunks, squirrels, raccoons, and opossum away. Maybe human wiz would work too. -- Dan |
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James Silverton wrote:
> "Musashi" > wrote in message > m... > >>"Ann I. Sakis" > wrote in >> > message > .edu... >> >>>http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=751&e >>>=1&u=/nm/20040920/hl_nm/wasabi_sinuses_dc >>> >>>Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again >>>By Alison McCook >>> >>>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many people believe the sushi >>>seasoner wasabi clears their sinuses, but new research presented >>>this week(*) suggests that the spicy green paste may do the >>> > opposite. > >>>(*) at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck >>>Surgery Foundation annual meeting in New York City >>> >>>[...] >>> >>>Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal >>>passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. >>> >>>"If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you >>>want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." >>> >>> >>> >>This is wise advice, considering that Wasabi was never served >> > historically > >>as a decongestant. >>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. >>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. >> > > What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like > something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat > everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. The sell Lion wiz to keep deer away. We bought fox wiz to keep skunks, squirrels, raccoons, and opossum away. Maybe human wiz would work too. -- Dan |
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"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... > James Silverton wrote: > > > "Musashi" > wrote in message > > m... > > > >>" > >>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > >>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > >> > > > > What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like > > something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat > > everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. > > The sell Lion wiz to keep deer away. We bought fox wiz to keep skunks, > squirrels, raccoons, and opossum away. Maybe human wiz would work too. > > -- > Dan It's straying from the original topic rather badly but one of my neighbors recommended hanging up a bar of "Irish Spring" deoderant soap and, by heaven, it seems to work. The odor is not totally unpleasant to me but I wouldn;t want to use it in the shower (g)! -- James V. Silverton Potomac, Maryland, USA > |
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"Dan Logcher" > wrote in message ... > James Silverton wrote: > > > "Musashi" > wrote in message > > m... > > > >>" > >>I would recommend it for your plants to keep deer and rabbits away. > >>The drawback is that a little rain and its gone very quickly. > >> > > > > What do you do for deer: spread it on the plants? I really would like > > something that deer are repelled by. In my experience they eat > > everything and I don't suppose that the radish leaves would work. > > The sell Lion wiz to keep deer away. We bought fox wiz to keep skunks, > squirrels, raccoons, and opossum away. Maybe human wiz would work too. > > -- > Dan It's straying from the original topic rather badly but one of my neighbors recommended hanging up a bar of "Irish Spring" deoderant soap and, by heaven, it seems to work. The odor is not totally unpleasant to me but I wouldn;t want to use it in the shower (g)! -- James V. Silverton Potomac, Maryland, USA > |
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James Silverton wrote:
> > It's straying from the original topic rather badly but one of my > neighbors recommended hanging up a bar of "Irish Spring" deoderant > soap and, by heaven, it seems to work. The odor is not totally > unpleasant to me but I wouldn;t want to use it in the shower (g)! This is what my parents do to protect their shrubs from the numerous deer. The soup will last thru several rains too. Back to wasabi. Does it have any beneficial properties? -- Dan |
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James Silverton wrote:
> > It's straying from the original topic rather badly but one of my > neighbors recommended hanging up a bar of "Irish Spring" deoderant > soap and, by heaven, it seems to work. The odor is not totally > unpleasant to me but I wouldn;t want to use it in the shower (g)! This is what my parents do to protect their shrubs from the numerous deer. The soup will last thru several rains too. Back to wasabi. Does it have any beneficial properties? -- Dan |
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>This is the first year that I've had deer chew on
>my green >shiso, which, because of the strong smell I had always believed was >deer-resistant. >My herb garden has also been hit, with deer eating parsely and even >spearmint. Maybe they just want to have fresh breath.  |
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>This is the first year that I've had deer chew on
>my green >shiso, which, because of the strong smell I had always believed was >deer-resistant. >My herb garden has also been hit, with deer eating parsely and even >spearmint. Maybe they just want to have fresh breath. |
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> Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again
> > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." I've never recommended wasabi as a decongestant. I can only relate my personal experiences with it as a decongestant. When I eat wasabi it first clogs up my sinuses (take a good hit and the sinuses get congested). Immediately (with in a few seconds) I grab a napkin and blow that nose congestion outta there! I don't know why, but eating wasabi and the ensuing "BIG" nose blowing seems to clear my sinuses like they've never been cleared before. Swallowing a good sized portion of wasabi always gives me clear breathing for a couple of hours. |
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> Think Wasabi Clears Your Sinuses? Think Again
> > Although people believed that wasabi helped open their nasal > passages, it actually appeared to increase congestion. > > "If you love wasabi, keep eating it," Cameron said. "But if you > want to recommend it as a decongestant, think twice." I've never recommended wasabi as a decongestant. I can only relate my personal experiences with it as a decongestant. When I eat wasabi it first clogs up my sinuses (take a good hit and the sinuses get congested). Immediately (with in a few seconds) I grab a napkin and blow that nose congestion outta there! I don't know why, but eating wasabi and the ensuing "BIG" nose blowing seems to clear my sinuses like they've never been cleared before. Swallowing a good sized portion of wasabi always gives me clear breathing for a couple of hours. |
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