The news of the day is that I finally used a Neti pot.

Thanks to John, who encouraged me to get one today when he heard that I had a cold. I went to Whole Foods after work and got one, and when I got home from picking up my CSA delivery (I know, Michael already scoffed at my granola-ness) I irrigated my nasal passages. John, you're right. Instant relief! It sort of feels like that weird stinging you get when water goes up your nose while swimming, but then it sort of goes away and it's just a pleasant stream of warmth. I have to admit, I did it once more just a few minutes ago, since it felt so good. It really does clear out the sinuses, at least temporarily. Now I can breathe easy.

I know that Ayurvedic medicine recommends using this all winter to prevent colds. Even though I don't get many colds anymore, I may try it.

Just in case anyone was wondering, my magical ingredient that keeps most colds at bay is called chlorpheneramine (not exactly sure of spelling), and it's found in certain nighttime cold medicines. I swear that if you take one the first night that you just start to think you might be getting a cold, you will wake up with no symptoms. If you can't take it right away, it still helps cut the amount of time your cold will last. Oh, and I never ever drink or eat from anyone else's drinks or food.

That's your health tip of the day!