ANTS! Neti pot

I got bit twice last night and then five times this morning. Had a mild allergic reaction this morning. Couldn't breathe,felt lightheaded. Had no idea I was allergic, guess it takes 7 bites.

Had a dream I woke up with flu symptoms, coughing, feeling icky. UGH! Thank GAWD! it was only a mild nightmare. I can't stand upper respiratory illnesses. I don't catch them much. I attribute this to my love of fruit juices (Odwalla RULZ) and the neti pot. Told people years ago that salt water through the nose wards off illness. My mom has been doing it since the 70s after a neighbor told her it was good for you. I didn't start until college and then only when I was already ill. It offered relief but it's better used as a preventative. After NPR came out about it seems like they are flying off the shelves. That's good, less illness floating around.

Neti pot couldn't help with the ant bites, Benydryl did that, but it helps keep you healthy if you use it once or twice a day.

If you do get ill: Take a half an onion,rub the cut half in sugar and put it into a pot with just enough water to cover the bottom and cover pot then bring to a boil then steep then drink what it is in the pot. It offers great relief because it acts like an expectorant, better than any over the counter one. The sugar makes it tolerable. The effects last.