Wednesday, December 10, 2003


how i fight colds

every year i get a flu shot, and this year was no exception. being sick's a drag, not the least because then it's just about impossible to taste your coffee. . .

but with my wacky yoga sadhana or practice in mind, i also want to remind newer readers that the flu shot doesn't prevent or shorten the duration of any common cold virus-thing you may catch floating around town. or using a rented yoga mat at your favorite yoga studio!

so scoff if you like, but experience has proven to me that ayurvedic rasayanas -- traditional herbal jams -- seem to help fight colds. i eat a teaspoon in the morning and another in the afternoon.

while my co-workers and mr. right suffer all sorts of little cold bugs, they mostly pass me by. but if a nasty one does latch onto me, the rasayana does seem to shorten the duration from the usual 9 days or so to only 5 or 6.

look, you don't have to believe me or take my word on it. in fact, i'd rather you didn't! like all things yoga related, you should ignore what i say and go with your personal experience. be skeptical; i always am.

if the idea interests you, buy the rasayana that's correct for your constitution and try it out for 30 days.

like many people, i have a blended constitution: i'm a mix of the kapha person and pitta person, but probably more towards the pitta type.

so i buy the pitta rejuv chyavan prash. and i have to say, it does work for me. but your mileage may vary. you just have to check it out and see.

also on the yoga front, i love this kd dance clothing for yoga. like all dance clothes, the designers assume you are some petite soul.

be aware: the clothing is sized small! it does stretch some, however, and it's nicely form-fitting.

but it looks great -- flattering stuff for the most part-- and is very comfy for yoga, casual, and even office wear. i've taken to living in these clothes, when i'm not wearing blumarine.

if you know someone who does yoga, these clothes would make great gifts, particularly the sweaters and tops. . . they are a tad pricey, which is why i sometimes buy their offerings on discount dance. (search for KD to find them there.)

the selection is limited, but the prices are a little better!

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