That seems odd. I think that some recent double blind studies debunked the idea that mega doses of vitamin C do any good. The placebo effect must have been really strong. ;-)
-----Original Message----- From: VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Coffin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: OT: Cough Syrups Not Effective TRUE STORY: I've had a REALLY bad cold for TWO MONTHS now, and can't (couldn't) shake it. It developed into bronchitous twice during that time. I'm getting plenty of rest, etc. etc. - but I simply could not shake this cold. A friend had told me about Airborne, which is basically MEGA-Doses of Vitamins, in particular Vitamin C. You take it 3-4 times per day and it gives your immune system a "jump start". I tried it. Guess what - IT WORKED!!! I still have some 'lingering effects' of the cold, but I feel SO much better now. PART II: I had to visit a client in Washington, D.C. this week. My computer operator came into my office with a very recognizable hacking cough. I asked her if she had heard of Airborne. She said that she had, and had tried it - and it didn't help. I asked her if she took it 3-4 times per day as instructed and she said "No, just once per day". I told her to try it again, following the instructions this time. She immediately ran out to the drug store, bought some more, and took 2-3 doses inside of 4-5 hours. She came to me at the end of the day - nose, throat and lungs were MUCH better. I talked to her first thing today and the cold is all but gone. They say if you take this at the first signs of a cold, it will prevent the cold from "taking hold". Hey, particularly where we just learned that cough medicine doesn't work - you may want to give this a try (and no, I have no financial interest in the company). :) PS: This stuff is also available in less expensive "generic" packaging, for example I use 'Wal-Borne' which is Walgreen's version of it. :) Michael Coffin, President MC Consulting Company, Inc. PMB 123 289 Park Street Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072 Voice: (781) 344-9837 FAX: (781) 344-7683 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.mccci.com We employ aggressive SPAM filters. If you cannot reply or send email to mccci.com go to www.mccci.com/spamblockremove.php -----Original Message----- From: VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward M. Martin Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 11:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: OT: Cough Syrups Not Effective I agree this is one of the best home remedies. Works wonders!!! Ed Martin Aultman Health Foundation 330-588-4723 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ext. 40441 >> -----Original Message----- >> From: VM/ESA and z/VM Discussions [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Adam Thornton >> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 10:41 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: OT: Cough Syrups Not Effective >> >> On Jan 10, 2006, at 8:52 AM, Dave Jones wrote: >> >> > This news doesn't sound too good for our Adam Thornton.....;-) >> >> I guess it's back to Hot Toddies, then: >> >> In a tall mug: >> >> 1 Tbsp honey >> Juice of 1/2 lemon >> 1.5 oz scotch >> >> Fill with boiling water. Stir until honey dissolves. Drink. >> >> Several of these and you'll either stop coughing or stop caring. >> >> Adam
