Archive for January 31st, 2010

What I didn’t mention yesterday was that I’ve been fighting some kind of virus for the past week.  The Docs, as always, say the same thing.  It’s likely a virus and there are no meds except to treat the symptoms as it runs its course.  Just in case it is bacterial, they give you an antibiotic series, but tell you it likely won’t help much.  They prescribe lots of liquids and plenty of rest.  Well – - – I’ve found a better cure … my own home remedy.

Honey, Jack, and Lemon - The Honeydew

It’s simple.  A cup full of honey, a teaspoon full of lemon, and a generous shot of Jack Daniels, taken “as needed.”  The honey soothes the throat, and the Jack makes the tummy say, “Howdy!”  It is, in fact, a liquid in keeping with Doctor’s orders, and it does allow you to rest.  Better than Nyquil.

I call it “The Honeydew.”  It may not be on the Doctor’s prescribed medicine list, but it should be.  In any event, it works for me.  That’s my story and I’m stickin’ with it!  Sometimes I have a Honeydew when I’m not even sick  -   but don’t tell anyone.