Random tip of the Day # 133

"Always remember to close the other nostril, when you blow your nose."

This way the fluid goes out and not IN to your sinuses. Thank me when you don't die of pneumonia.

Comments

Kat said…

Thanks for the advice lol, thanks for the shout, and visit to my blog you rock!!!

August 13, 2008 at 7:46 PM

13thRandom said…

Thanks a lot for your encouraging comment...I will hope to read more interesting stuff on your blog. Let's keep in touch.

August 14, 2008 at 9:33 AM

Anonymous said…

Isn't it kinda difficult to blow your nose with both at the same time, anyway?
Love the horse pic (that is a horse, right?)

August 14, 2008 at 10:17 AM

13thRandom said…

Well it is possible to blow your nose at the same time especially when you are frustrated with all that blockage. But the trick here is not Hold the other nostril closed shut...so no air rushes back!

Oh yea...that is a horse! (I think)

August 14, 2008 at 10:26 AM

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