Virual Values

As I sit in bed for the 2nd day in a row with a head cold I thought I could make good use of my time by helping others that may find themselves in the same place now or in the near future. Being sick is really a pain in the you know what but if your stocked up on the things you may need it makes it a little more bearable. First its important to know what is wrong with you, do you have a cold or the flu? Here are the common guidelines to help tell the difference. WebMD says: “Cold symptoms usually begin with a sore throat, which usually goes away after a day or two. Nasal symptoms, runny nose, and congestion follow, along with a cough by the fourth and fifth days. Fever is uncommon in adults, but a slight fever is possible. Children are more likely to have a fever with a cold. Flu symptoms are usually more severe than cold symptoms and come on quickly. Symptoms of swine flu and seasonal flu include sore throat, fever, headache, muscle aches and soreness, congestion, and cough. Swine flu in particular is also associated with vomiting and diarrhea.” For the full article go to WebMD, there is a ton of info on their site.

There are a few coupons available to stock up now before you have to go out while you are sick and make yourself miserable.

$2.00 off of Theraflu
Sign up at the Robitussin web site and get a coupon for $2.00
You can request a $1.00 coupon from Puffs for their new Ultra Strong and Soft Tissues.
$2.00 off any Tylenol cold product as well as coupons for their other products.
Looking for a tasty way to be pro-active in guarding against getting sick? You can try free samples of Emergen-C (I like the strawberry Vitamin C)
And finally for all your aches and pains $1.00 off of Advil

So for those of you that are still feeling well and have read this far, how about a toast to your health? Arbor Mist just came out with a new sparkling wine that I am really looking forward to trying. $1.00 coupon and a toast to all of you who read and enjoy this obsession of mine!

Have a great weekend!!

C.Q.