The Lady Macbeth procedure: Wash your hands often to the point of obsession. "Out damn'd spot. Out, I say!"Rather than milady's imagined blood stains, you're targeting germs. Use soap, any type. The antibacterial soap thing is an advertising ploy. However, you must work the lather for at least 1 minute. Count 1-Mississippi, etc. or sing Happy Birthday twice. The latter produces interesting looks in a public restroom. When not within reach of a sink, a small container of hand-sanitizer helps. Also, bring a bottle of 99% Isopropyl alcohol to the workplace and regularly wipe down the phone, computer keyboard and other surfaces. Be sure it's 99%. There is a 70% version, aka rubbing alcohol, that is not strong enough to kill germs.
Jewish Penicillin: Scientists now acknowledge this age-old cure as a viable option. When cooked, chicken releases an amino acid that acts like acetylcyseine, a drug used for colds and bronchitis. The warm broth clears the nasal passages. The added garlic and pepper keep the congestion flowing.
Drink plenty of fluids, take vitamin C and get plenty of sleep. You should limit smoking and alcohol consumption to aid your immune system. However, a little medicinal toddy never hurts. My family recipe is 2 parts Irish Whisky, 1 part boiling water, 2 tbsp. honey, a cinnamon stick. Sip this wrapped in a comforter or thick sweater. Repeat as needed. Gin is also a helpful anodyne. The botanicals blended with the alcohol can be very therapeutic. But in moderation - as ever - BB
I like to have a martini, two at the very most. Three I'm under the table, four I'm under the host." - Dorothy Parker
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