Lively Women

October 20th, 2007

Natural Relief for Cold and Flu Symptoms

WebMD lays out 9 easy ways to treat discomfort from cold and flu this season:

Blow your nose frequently and correctly.
Get lots of rest.
Gargle.
Drink hot liquids.
Take a hot shower.
Put a menthol salve on/under your nose.
Use hot/cold packs for sinus pressure.
Prop up with an extra pillow at bedtime.
Avoid flying unless it’s absolutely necessary.

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By Kristen King -- 1 comment

September 5th, 2007

The Sickie Returns! And Some Tips for Other Sickies

Phew, I’m glad that bout of illness is mostly over with. I say mostly because I still have a nasty cough, but my stomach is back to normal, I have a real appetite again, and no fever or headache for DAYS! Woo! Now I just have to swallow the sick feeling I have when I […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

August 15th, 2007

Home Remedies for Burns

You can tell what kind of day I’ve had when I post about injuries, can’t you? Snake bites the other day, now burns…
It all started when I had the bright idea to make myself a BLT for dinner. It sounds simple enough, but now I’ve got three small first- or second-degree burns on my right […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments