The written version of that sound was what I wanted to use as a title for this post. Oh, well. It's probably best I not try to figure it out. The reason behind my stuffy nose, as you have probably guessed, is a whopping bout of seasonal allergies. I go through this every year, yet am always surprised at just how completely icky I feel. Typically, I'm laid out flu-style for a couple of days (there now), and then the worst moseys on and my symptoms cooperate with my Allergiemittel. (The best remedy ever, in my opinion.) However, this is the second allergy smack-down I've suffered this season, and it's done its damndest thus far to outdo the first. Something's got to give - popping pills only provides temporary relief, and a girl can only stand so much steam and hot tea.
Here are some resources I've found helpful over yesterday and today:
The
Yoga for Allergies section in About-dot-com's yoga section.
Yoga Journal offers a
this article on modifying one's practice,
another on ayurvedic measures, and
a sequence to help bring relief, as well as
lots more.
And finally, Yogi Tea's
Breathe Deep has helped clear my stuffy head on more than one occasion. Just pay attention to any herbs you might be allergic to!
Confession: I've never tried a neti pot. They scare me, and I realize I'm being about five years old by saying that, but it's true.
Now, all of that said, I'm off to finish today's stuff so I can have my (allergy-appropriate) practice and play with my new guitar.
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