[tubebender]

Got a cold/virus that I am battling and the weather is just awesome here on the upper California coast but we have only has 30% of our normal rainfall since July 1st. We did get out yesterday and cleanup some of our perennials and Lady Bender did a little today but I slept until 9am.

[greeneyes]

Sorry about your cold. I was watching Dr. Oz today, and he had Dr. Low Dog on. She is not only a Medical Doctor, but an outstanding herbalist. And she was talking about colds.

Something called Unka Biloba (not sure of spelling) for colds.

Thyme Tea with lemon and honey for cough - honey is a top cough suppressant.

Sage Tea to gargle for sore throat

Steep the leaves for 10 minutes, strain and add 1/4 tsp salt. Gargle several times daily. This has tested in lab to be as good as lidocaine.

Marcella, I thought you might be interested in this too.

Here’s a link for more info on Dr. Low Dog. I attended a seminar on health where she was a featured speaker, sponsored by a hospital in St. Louis.

http://www.drlowdog.com/about.html

[rightly_dividing]

Sorry to hear about your illness. Take care of yourself, the gardening can wait a few days.

[JRandomFreeper]

Prayers up. The crud is going around here, I've had it for a week.

/johnny