Day 49 - May 14, 2008

Oregano

So for over a week now, I have been dealing with (I'm diagnosing myself...) a sinus infection that has been affecting my ears as well. It hasn't really gotten much better, and had pretty left me exhausted, unable to leave my bed for several days. I was still struggling with energy and the ability to function yesterday, but needed to go back to work. I was talking with other co-workers yesterday who were telling me that a bad cold and sinus infection has been going around. Also that other co-workers have been put on antibiotics for their sinus problems, and it has not helped it at all... good to know. Also that there sinus problems have been affecting them for over a month... not good to know. Feeling a little saddened by this thought, and not wanting to deal with this pain for a month, I went to my local health food store. While I was there I saw "Oil of Oregano." A few years ago I had a friend who's family swore by the power of Oregano. It was able to help them with their asthma and other breathing problems. I was talking to the store helper, and they were telling me that they have read that this is just as effective as an antibiotic. I sometimes have a hard time believing the store clerks, not knowing where they have received this knowledge, but remembering how this family loved this stuff, and desperate to get some relief, I bought a bottle of liquid oregano. I tried it out today. It said to put 2 drops under your tongue, or in a glass of water or juice. I was wanting results fast, so just put it under my tongue as I knew it would get in my system faster. Yea... this stuff tastes NASTY... plus you smell like oregano afterwards... have gum in stock. (FYI - I read that the "oregano" we buy at the store as a spice is not pure, or true oregano). But I was amazed how much better I was feeling after I took it. I felt like I could function. It lasted for couple of hours, and then I had to put a few more drops, and it was almost an instant relief. I was amazed how much I was able to do at work today. I'm still not where I want to be, but now I see some hope for my future :-)