tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978199031385906859.post7844823734479863833..comments2009-11-24T09:17:53.306-05:00Matthew Schmookler, TTMD, LMThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04266589544809700920noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978199031385906859.post-12411527743085791502009-11-24T09:17:53.306-05:002009-11-24T09:17:53.306-05:00Hi Emiliano,<br /><br />Thank you for your comments and question. I am happy you enjoyed the post.<br /><br /><br />I personally never learned that it would be counter productive after 24 hours. The stanza from the text is very simple, however it does say rim gsar which means &#39;new contagen&#39;. I do think the real trick is to getting it at the first sign of symptoms. At the same time, I don&#39;t see any harm at drinking a moderate amount of hot water during the cold and flu. In fact I still think it has some benefit as opposed to drinking cold or iced water etc.... It cleans the phlegm, calms the wind and can also help any hidden or immature heat mature. It also keeps your kidneys function strong so your body is able to fight off the sickness. The only exception to this is if you have a fully developed fever. If your skin is hot, you do not have the chills anymore, you are sweating, but feel very warm and have a high temperature, then it would not be good to drink the hot water anymore. At this time it is more beneficial to allow the boiled water to cool down, even refrigerating it and then drinking it. This is the best water for bile or heat nature conditions. But make sure to drink any boiled water within 24 hours as it is said to become too heavy for digestion at that point. Happy Menpahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04266589544809700920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978199031385906859.post-51946026833318517582009-11-23T11:31:28.238-05:002009-11-23T11:31:28.238-05:00Hi Matthew,<br /> <br />Congratulations first of all your qualification in Tibetan Medicine!!<br /> <br />I really enjoyed your post. Can I ask if there are any guidelines regarding the advice on hot water? I remember reading somewhere that if 24hours have already passed since the first signs of developing symptoms, the therapy can be counter productive. Does this comply with what you have learnt?<br /> <br />Many thanks for your help!<br /> <br />EmilianoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com