February 11, 2020-
Besides my regimen of essential oils, hemp-based CBD cream, hot tea and plenty of rest, there is another element that knocks the wind out of the ailments brought on by rapidly fluctuating temperatures: Chili peppers.
As it happens, Taco Tuesday often finds me at Taco Don’s, a Mom and Pop Mexican food establishment, which I favour over other such places in town. The salsa is made in house, so I can count on getting “Hot”, when I ask for it.
Any chili salsa is good for safeguarding health, and if one is up for it, eating the raw peppers is even better. I’m more the salsa-type person, so loading up on it, with tonight’s dinner, seems to have prevented any recurrence of whatever it was that kept me at a low energy level on Sunday.
Every culture has its cold and flu remedy. I’ve heard good things about sauerkraut, borscht and pepperoncini. I know that kimchi and Indian-style curry do the trick. Chili peppers, though, are what are most common here, and they have kept any illness I’ve encountered, short and bittersweet.
So, with a full regimen of healthy products, I was able to get some things done yesterday, and worked a complete day, today. The rest of the week should feel more normal, as well.
We employ a similar strategy – Japanese yellow curry. I can’t handle the “hot” but the “medium hot” is good enough. The hot recipe is a kill you or cure you experience…
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The “kill you” part is a deterrent to me eating whole chili peppers, seeds and all. I value the lining of my stomach.
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I’m glad you’re feeling better!
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Thank you, Janet!
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