Just Say NO

Two days ago when I was still unable to get my hands on my allergy nasal spray, I surfed the net for "natural remedies" in a desperate attempt to ease up my worsening condition.

I got the nasal spray eventually. I've used it ever since, along with my pills, and have been showing considerable improvement Alhamdillah. But the all too familiar irritated, burning and dried up sensation in my nose, throat and lungs- although much better- was still there when I woke up this Friday morning.

I suddenly remembered one of the sites recommending "Apple Cider Vinegar" as a allergy wonder drug. They seemed to know what they were talking about. There were well above a 100 reviews from people who tried it and said it worked like a charm.

So I tried it today. The instructions were simple and straightforward. Pour 1/8 of a cup vinegar and drink it in one go or dilute it with water and sip it throughout the day.
I went with the all-at-once option (well not really, I'm so finicky about drinking liquids besides water, milk and fresh juices. And I'm a disaster when it comes to liquid medicines, I just refuse them upfront forcing the Dr. to find me a pill alternative, while he mumbles something about me being a big baby!)

Now I do realise that vinegar is hardly similar to a drug, but it still tastes so strong and stings the throat and so I kept taking minute sips and choking on it and was (apparently) enjoying the drama because my mom eventually had enough and yelled something about me getting a life and gulping it up and getting it over with:P)

I did. And boy do I wish I didn't.

IT'S SO STRONG. I think major parts of my throat/oesophagus and intestines have disintegrated- honest!! I worry about the wellbeing of my digestive system.

I quickly tried to change the taste. I first drank water, but I was still in agony. So I went ahead and gobbled up milk, dates, nuts and a banana.

Now I'm stuffed and nauseous- and the vinegar aftertaste is still alive and strong.

When I first surfed the "natural remedies" site, and saw the multitude of natural alternatives available, I wondered how come more people don't give up pharmaceutical drugs and turn to home remedies.

Oh well, now I know why:P

Here's to my tasteless allergy pills and my odorless nasal spray! I love you guys.