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Airborne Lawsuit & Zicam Homeopathic Cold Remedies?
03.13.08 (9:58 pm)   [edit]

I am sure you have heard about the lawsuit surrounding Airborne, the effervescent dietary supplement that you drink after dissolving in water and that supposedly boosts your immune system enough to fight germs including the common cold. AirborneIf not, here is a link to an article detailing the situation and another link which includes a video.

I was very disappointed to hear about these findings because I have used Airborne in the past. Honestly, I had never really noticed any specific results from taking it, but I always felt that it definitely couldn't hurt. I try to avoid taking any over-the-counter drugs whenever possible, so this all natural homeopathic product appealed to me. Unfortunately, as it is in most situations, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Though I had never noticed specific results from taking Airborne, there is another homeopathic product which has caused me to experience the desired result. Zicam Cold Remedy claims to reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms and I have found this to be true if, and only if, I begin using it at the first sign of a cold.

I know with the recent findings regarding Airborne that you may be skeptical of a product like ZicamZicam, but I am here to tell you that I have experienced the benefits and it can work. It does not prevent or cure the common cold and it does not claim to.  I do attest that it can actually reduce the duration and severity of a cold.  I prefer to use the "no drip nasal gel" which has an active ingredient of Zincum Gluconicum. If I do not begin using it soon enough when the cold just begins, I have found that it really does not seem to help at all. If I am able to begin at the first signs of a cold coming on, it has definitely made a difference.

I am only sharing this with you because of the Airborne news and because if it works for me, it might just work for you, too. I am not promising that it will work for everybody, but I am promising you that it has worked for me. Zicam does offer some other products, so if you want additional information I would recommend going to their website, www.zicam.com.

That's all I have for this issue of Kickin' it. It is Old School's version of a Public Service Announcement. Hope you found it helpful. Remember those great PSA's from the 80s like this one? Mine was not quite as snappy, but it still does the job.  I loved watching Saturday morning cartoons back in the day. Thanks for reading and be sure to click on the Archive buttons in the upper left hand column to make sure you have not missed any Kickin' it Old School. Peace and much love.

Check this out: I want to thank tblog's own Inkspector for bringing this one to my attention. I admit it is quite strange, but I feel it is also quite brilliant. Here is a link to watch a video which takes place in New York's famous Grand Central Station. Another similar recommendation will come in a future issue.

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A Winner's Creed - Author Unknown
"If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don't;
If you'd like to win, but think you can't, it's almost a cinch you won't.
If you think you'll lose, you're lost;
For out in the world we find
Success begins with a person's will.
It's all in the state of mind.
Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster hand;
But sooner or later,
The person who wins is the one who thinks ‘I can'."

Download this: "Comfortable" by John Mayer - One of my very favorite songs from his debut 1999 album titled Inside Wants Out

 

 


posted by: nightbreed (reply)
post date: 03.14.08 (10:25 am)

it's all mind over matter.... if you take a clove of garlic, break off a peice every day (peel it of course) and eat it (perferable with food or it will burn like lightening).. your ricks for colds and such decrease.
i know because that is what i do and i havent had a cold in a year..and i have massive allergies and upper respitory problems. havent been sick in a year from any of them...



posted by: squirrelzone (reply)
post date: 03.14.08 (3:53 pm)

I've never used either one of these two cold remedies. I'm old fashioned so all I do is drink plenty of fluids, take my vitamins and get plenty of rest.


Inkspector ROCKS!



posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 03.14.08 (9:13 pm)

Reply to: nightbreed

What I have heard about garlic lessening you getting sick is that it makes you smell so bad that people don't get close enough to you to catch their germs ... if it works, however it works, keep taking it. :)



posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 03.14.08 (9:20 pm)

I have used Zicam before and it has helped but you MUST take it right away ~ I believe it has a boost of zinc and that is a good thing to help reduce colds ~ so if one would take extra zinc during the cold/flu season I suppose that would help, also.

I think the Airborne is also helpful (however I've not taken it) because it is homeopathic, but the claims were not proven that were stated so they still sell it but w/o those claims ~ at least that is how I understood what I heard.

But one of the best things is to wash hands frequently, use tissue or paper towel to open doors of public restrooms, etc. Also, clean hands with sanitary wipe when unable to wash hands. ... And keep them away from the eyes, nose, mouth, etc.

Obsessive/Compulsive ~ yep, that's me!

Have a good day ~ and wash your hands!

:)



posted by: nightbreed (reply)
post date: 03.15.08 (11:08 am)

Reply to: auntconi
unless you you use the capsules... but what fun is that

my "holier then thou" aunt started picking on me when she found out i was eating it.. but that was only after she found out..ive been doing it for years..lol
as long as it is one clove and not the whole thing you wont smell any worse then after you eat a pizza or spagettie. me... i love the smell and taste so yeah when i sweat, fart, burp, or poop..it smells like garlic..




posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 03.15.08 (3:29 pm)

Reply to: nightbreed

So are you saying your cologne is named 'eau de garlique'
hehehe?





posted by: nightbreed (reply)
post date: 03.15.08 (3:48 pm)

Reply to: auntconi
muwahahahaha! why yes it is..lol that and lemon sugar..
keeps the skeeters away


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