Like many people I know over the past month or two, both my Mother and I caught rather nasty colds last week. Our preferred non prescription medicine to help alleviate the symptoms over the years has been "Lemsip". As the weather has been bitterly cold the past couple of weeks and the store is relatively far away from us, as I travel by cycle and carry the shopping in a rucksack on my back while cycling, I decided to buy two packets of "Lemsip".
"Oh dear!" Exclaimed the nice young lady at the checkout. I'm afraid I can only let you have one packet. Noticing the look of puzzlement spreading across my face she added, "it's because it contains, erm, paracetamol." "And that means" I asked, in the hope of some enlightenment. "Well, it's just that, company policy, we've been told." "Ah! I interjected, do you mean in case of possible overdose?" "Yes" she replied, smile beaming, it's against the law. "Do you get many cases of suicide by Lemsip" I wondered out loud. "I'm not sure" she replied hesitantly, then, as if a switch had been flicked, her lovely smile returned, "would you like a hand packing?"
For those suffering from what appears to me to be a Cold or Flu pandemic, here's my patented 99.4% guaranteed remedy.
For a drink, mix one or two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar with hot water that has boiled and cooled. Add honey to taste. Either just before, after or during the drink eat a clove of garlic. I like to peel a clove and keep it on my tongue for a few minutes before slowly nibbling into it, taking the occasional sip of the mixture. If the garlic burns, so much the better it will only last a few seconds. Repeat at least twice a day and perhaps an extra clove or two of garlic to be eaten during the day as well. Your "innereds" will love you for it.
Personally, I also find laying down in a darken room and moaning gently with head in hands a slight comfort too.
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