Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever?

Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever?

What to Eat When Sick with Colds and Fevers

According to doctors and other medical authorities, feeding a cold is fine, but starving a fever is a bad idea.

“Feed a cold, starve a fever” dates back to a sixteenth century dictionary maker who recommended fasting as a fever remedy. At that time, many people believed that colds were caused by cold temperatures, and thus required “fueling up,” whereas it was thought that fevers could be cooled down by depriving them of fuel. Given the state of medicine at the time, the majority of “cures” recommended during the 1500s are unlikely to be effective.

So we are thinking about this and thankful sitting in the sun dries us out a bit. Silvia says tea with limon and honey. I say chased with Tequila

La Gripa

Things that make her go hmmmmm ...

We went to the grande finale last night of the Señor Monte celebration in Jocotepec. Were waiting outside the church to see them bring out the Christ that would be paraded around town. These two were in close proximity to each other and right next to us. This does not look like approval

... except that at her age. Too funny!!

Retire Mexico on $150 a month

Retire Mexico on $150 a month - found in a 1958 copy of Desert Magazine

CASE HISTORY No. 1. Bob Thayer, whose address is simply, Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Jal., Mexico, has an absolute "natural" when it comes to excellent income with little expenditure of time or effort. Possibly you have seen his ads which he runs in the American magazines. These will differ slightly according to the magazine but here is a typical one:

RETIRE IN MEXICO ON $150 A MONTH

or less in a resort area, 365 days of sun a year; dry temperature. 68-80 degrees. Or maintain lux. villa; servants; ALL expenses $200-250 a mo. Am.-Eng. colony on lake 60 mi. long. 30 min. to city of 1/2 million, medical center. Schools, arts, sports. Few hours by air. Train, bus; PAVED roads all the way. Full time servants, maids, cooks, $7 to $15 a mo., filet mignon .45 lb., coffee .40, gas .17 gal. Gin, rum, brandy, .75-.90 fth. whiskey $2.50 qt. Houses $10 mo. up. No fog, smog, confusion, jitters. Serene living among world's most considerate people. For EXACTLY how Americans are living on $50-$90-$150-$250 a mo. Airmail $2.00 for COMPLETE current information, photos, prices, roads, hotels, hunting, fishing, vacationing and living conditions from A. viewpoint. (Pers. Chk. OK) to Bob Thayer, Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Jal. Mexico. (Allow 2 weeks for delivery—Money back Guarantee.)

Guadalajara Family - 1958

Playing up modernity just like the US was in the 1950's

Photographed by Willard C. Hahn. Another Hoefler production, focusing on an upper-class family, military school, garden parties, etc. They enjoy themselves and the rustic beauty at a pristine lake nearby, where father intends to build a development.

Well - I wonder what Lake and what development

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Sunshine on Laundry

This is what it looks like. After over two weeks of overcast and cold and nearly a week with not enough street water to fill the washing machine ... I will have clean clothes tomorrow.

A crazy rumor is that they have diverted the electricty from the Jocotepec water system to the Señor Monte celebration. I guess it's possible with all the carnival rides and concession stands around the plaza. The fiesta is over this Sunday and I have enough clothes to last