ok so gargling warm salt water has done wonders for my sore throats in the past! i just microwave or heat up some water in the kettle and then take my salt shaker and shake a lil bit in the cup, then stir. make sure to "close off your throat" before gargling (sounds dumb, but the first time i gargled warm water i choked and it was kinda painful haha).
this next thing is really nasty but i swear i have never had a cold that this method couldn't beat. and it works SO QUICKLY. swallowing chopped up, raw, garlic. by the spoonful. I KNOW ITS SO BAD IM SORRY but it works so well (i think bc the garlic is so nasty it just creates a hostile environment in your throat that the virus doesn't like). it helps a lot if you do this before a meal, since then the garlic taste will be gone from your mouth before too long. i usually just take a spoonful or too with water, or pinch my nose while taking it to spare myself the taste.
feel better <3
Jun 20, 2024
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Burn all the bacteria (or viruses) away while at the same time soothing your throat! Currently also sick and just gargled some salt water too. The worst part for me is choking on phlegm and junk in my chest. I have tried every medicine out there and still struggle!! Going to try a spoonful of honey before bed because two people told me to do that today. 🤞
Oct 28, 2024
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for colds:
- the Persians say 'bookhoor' - it is basically a facial steam with essential oils. Take your kettle. boil water. Water in bowl, covered with towel. Pop in eucalyptus, tea tree and lavender essentials (or really anything for an easy breathe). 3 to 5 drops. Don't go wild now, this steam has a bbite. Put your face under the towel for 10 minutes and breathe in the steam. Do it daily until you're recovered.
- as the Chinese do, I would avoid eating anything that is cold (e.g. ice cream) or drinking cold drinks with ice (sorry you can't have your iced matcha today)
- if you have a sore throat, honey lemon will do you a delight! put some honey into some warm water and dissolve (make sure it's not boiling because it kills the antibodies), squeeze some lemon juice into the water and drink! if you're feeling extra ethnic, add turmeric and garlic to the mix prior to other ingredient. This occurs through a boiling process on the stovetop.
- don't go out! also don't go near toxic people! because they will rain on your parade and rain is to be avoided when you are susceptible to getting sick3r
- healing prayers <3
if you have the flu pls get your yearly flu shot! make sure you get it significantly way before the colder months arrive wherever you reside, especially.
Nov 7, 2024
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i hate being sick so much and this method hasn’t really failed me yet but legit drink 3-4 cups minimum of ginger and/or elderberry tea. make it strong. anytime i’ve felt something coming on, i've been fine the next morning. if you still get sick, your symptoms will at least be less severe and go away quicker.
make sure to get plenty of rest, avoid caffeine and do not try to exercise and sweat out like some people say. sometimes steaming your face over minty or gingery water will help as well. best of luck!
Oct 17, 2024
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acts tough until one of the robbers threatens me then looses it, but spends the entire robbery making sardonic and slightly innapropriate comments
Jun 20, 2024
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Volcano - Jungle: tbh anything by jungle has been my fav recently, they deserve a lot more love, my fav song is "I've Been In Love ft. Chanel Tres" off of Volcano
Glow - Alice Phoebe Lou: she just really has such a lovely voice, and there is a song on this album for every mood! my fav song is "Velvet Mood", it is so beautiful and has been on repeat!
KAYTRAMINE - KAYTRAMINE, Amine, KAYTRANADA: this album has such a dancey/groovy vibe and it is one of my favs to listen to when i'm doing chores or anything i don't want to do because it makes it a lot more bearable! fav song is "4EVA ft. Pharrell Williams"
EVERYTHING IS LOVE- The Carters: i love, love, love The Carters ahhhh i wish Beyonce and Jay-Z made more music together under this name because every song they made SLAPS! the flow is just incredible and the production on all of the songs is masterful! my fav song is def "NICE".
BUBBA - KAYTRANADA: by now you can probably figure out that i like KAYTRANADA haha but this album is so good and i love all the features! KAYTRANADA's sound is really dancey and feel-good in general... my fav song off of this album is def "Midsection ft. Pharrell Williams"
i hope you love these recs i could literally talk about music all day! lemme know what you think if you take a listen :)
Jun 20, 2024
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(i find this kind of stuff unreasonably funny... like those videos where people translate rap songs into old english... )
1. occasionally, a person must take it upon themselves to assert their dominance against others in public
2. every once in a while it is necessary to exemplify superiority against people who lack the skills you possess
3. upon a whim, one feels obligated to remind others who are beneath your intelligence that you are simply excelling at what they are unable to replicate
enjoy lol 💋
Jun 21, 2024