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Well, today I had a good day over all. Testing started okay. I left the office in time to go to my dentist appointment. I did a little shopping after that and treated myself to really yummy food... The only bad parts of the day were hitting some traffic on my way to the dentist's office, which at 10:15 in the morning should not be happening. Then the dental hygienist kept poking and catching my gums with the instruments. She kept apologizing every time she saw me flinch, and asked me if I had sensitive teeth. Umm... No, I always flinch when someone gouges my mouth with sharp, pointy instruments. In general, I have been blessed with my father's high tolerance for pain, but this was ridiculous. My mouth throbbed for an hour afterward. That is why I treated myself to yummy food. I went to a place called Taste Unlimited. I love the food there, but it tends to be a bit pricey for every day food. However, I felt that I deserved it today. I got a portobello bistro sandwich. It had portobello mushrooms, havarti cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and creamy caeser dressing all on Italian flat bread. Nom nom! I also went to my favorite health food store (Heritage) to browse. I got sesame noodles there, which I had for my dinner. I also got cherry, almond oolong tea and regular oolong tea. You can buy it in bulk there. I also got some Oil of Oregano at the suggestion of

waqaychay for sinus issues. They were out of the actual oil, but I did get the capsules. I took one, and my sinuses have already opened up. Unfortunately, that means that my nose has been running almost uncontrollably for a couple of hours. Oh well, I would rather have that than have it sit in my sinus cavity, causing headaches and infections. Oh, I also got Spicy Apple Ginger Chews! I love Ginger Chews, so when I saw Spicy Apple flavor, it had to come home with me. I came home and had a nap, and have been just relaxing ever since. The best news is that I am going to have lunch with my little sister from my sorority, who I haven't seen in years. She is coming to meet me tomorrow. I can't wait to see her! She lives around here, but she usually travels with her job. She happens to be home and wants to get together. I am so happy! Yay! That's about it. Oh, my father has stopped using a walker and is using a crutch right now. He is going to switch to his cane next week. He still has the catheter, but he is still in a good mood.

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I agree with you about the hygienists - my gums always ache afterwards too. I'm glad you had yummy food, I'm starting to get hungry just reading about that sandwich.

I hadn't heard about oil of oregano before, I think I'll try it next time I get a sinus blockage (I hate taking pseudoephedrine, it makes me feel weird).

The oregano oil comes in the oil form and in capsule form. Meg has actually used the oil but inhaling it. I would be willing to do it, but they were out of the oil form, so I got the capsules, which seem to be working fine. If you get it, you want to make sure that it has a good percentage of Carvacol in it, according to the people at the Heritage store. The good thing is that it is completely natural, so you could take it all of the time that you are sick. I guess that you could take it every day, but I am not big on taking something daily if it isn't necessary. It is a strong anti-viral and a strong anti-fungal. I would be worried about taking it every day since it would probably kill off the beneficial bacteria in my body, knowing my luck. I just know that in the past couple of months, I have taken everything for a cold and none of it helped that much. I am willing to try anything that would possibly help me fight off colds and stay healthy.

yay for good days! :D

did you actually ingest the oregano oil? i just put a little up my nose, but if it works that way, i'd much rather do that.

i'm so happy your dad is improving! that's great, love! :D

The oregano oil comes in capsules and it says to take one a day with food. It didn't taste funny and I didn't smell Italian food afterward, not that it's a bad thing. you just want to make sure that there is a good percentage of Carvacrol in it. At least that is what the guy at the Heritage store said, and the people who work there are very knowledgeable about all of it.

okay, i tried drinking a bit of the oil mixed with water after dinner the other night, and OMG THE HEART BURN. it was horrible. and that was just a drop or two, not even close to what a capsule would hold. not even the children's benedryl worked (thanks for that, btw! usually works great!). i think i'll have to stick with putting it up my nose, unfortunately. :(

Sorry that it caused heartburn for you. I doubt that the capsules would be any better for you. After all they dissolve in the stomach and would still cause heartburn for you. Too bad. I am glad that the benedryl helps you. Mom lives by it. She has it in almost every room in the house, some at work, and some in her purse. It's kinds funny.