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. If 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 Zicam, 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.

Quote of the day:
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