Enjoying a day off today. Ask me anything.

[Aristus]

10. You're not an old wife, are you?

No, a cold is a cold is a cold. An acute viral illness. Medications for a cold are meant to treat the symptoms, not cure the illness. Your body will cure itself over time, anywhere from 7-10 days usually, more if one is immunocompromised somehow.

Outdoor farmwork can have an effect on the duration of the illness. If your body is devoting resources to keeping you upright and working, instead of curing your viral infection, recovery time may be increased. That's why I recommend bed-rest for my patients with viral illnesses. Your body has nothing else to do but get you better.

I'm just enjoying some coffee at the local family-owned coffee shop not far from my house. Later, I'm going to get in a good workout, and then go for a massage. I'm hoping to be able to convince my supervising physician to prescribe massage for stress-relief. Then I can get my insurance to pay for it.

It's not a trip to Paris or anything, but I hope you enjoy it all vicariously...