betsy Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 Politics is stressful enough for politicians,what more when it comes to campaigning before an election. Their schedule is gruelling, and due to stress most if not all, lack sleep. They're surrounded by people, shaking hundreds of hands and hugging and kissing lots of children! But, I've yet to see a candidate suffering from severe colds or the sniffles! They've got to be taking something. What's the secret? Quote
Michael Hardner Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 What's the secret? The secret is: they're crazy. They have such unbelievable ambition, IMO, that they can override illness to an unbelievable degree. I recommend the Means of Ascent by Robert Caro as an example: Lyndon Johnson in campaigning for a Senate seat was so focused on the campaign that he ignored painful kidney stones that eventually required treatment. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Bonam Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 Yeah that and drugs that treat the symptoms. I mean if I have a cold but have to go do something there's certainly products out there that will eliminate "sniffles" for the day... Quote
The_Squid Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 But, I've yet to see a candidate suffering from severe colds or the sniffles! cold medication? Quote
BubberMiley Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 cold medication? Science! Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Topaz Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 I think its called coldfx, hockey players have been know to take it for colds and I've taken and it works IFyou take it when the cold is just starting. One take 3 tablets, 3x a day and I've only had to therm it for one day and it was gone. BTW, it is expensive, around 12-20.00 but it works. Quote
WWWTT Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 Politics is stressful enough for politicians,what more when it comes to campaigning before an election. Hi Betsy! I have never seen you comment or start a thread outside of religion?Or maybe you have and I forgotten? Are you going to anytime soon? WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
Sleipnir Posted November 6, 2012 Report Posted November 6, 2012 Politics is stressful enough for politicians,what more when it comes to campaigning before an election. Their schedule is gruelling, and due to stress most if not all, lack sleep. They're surrounded by people, shaking hundreds of hands and hugging and kissing lots of children! But, I've yet to see a candidate suffering from severe colds or the sniffles! They've got to be taking something. What's the secret? I never actually took the time to think about that...that is a really good question! Quote "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure." - Mark Twain
Mighty AC Posted November 7, 2012 Report Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) My guess is ambition, adrenaline, drugs and makeup. It would be interesting to know if most of them show signs of illness over the days following an election. Probably... Edited November 7, 2012 by Mighty AC Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
BubberMiley Posted November 7, 2012 Report Posted November 7, 2012 The trick is to wash your hands. I haven't had a cold in years. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
wyly Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 The trick is to wash your hands. I haven't had a cold in years. and never touch your face with your hands...you do get fewer colds as you age apparently or when you do get one they tend not to be as severe...I think it has to do with immunity you've caught most of the cold viruses and variants of them in your youth Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
betsy Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Posted November 8, 2012 Hi Betsy! I have never seen you comment or start a thread outside of religion?Or maybe you have and I forgotten? Are you going to anytime soon? WWWTT I used to be active in federal politics, but this past few years, I've been mostly into religion. Every now and then I comment in other sections. Quote
GostHacked Posted November 8, 2012 Report Posted November 8, 2012 Politics is stressful enough for politicians,what more when it comes to campaigning before an election. Their schedule is gruelling, and due to stress most if not all, lack sleep. They're surrounded by people, shaking hundreds of hands and hugging and kissing lots of children! But, I've yet to see a candidate suffering from severe colds or the sniffles! They've got to be taking something. What's the secret? They eat organic foods. Quote
The_Squid Posted November 10, 2012 Report Posted November 10, 2012 Lots and lots of prayer..... I hear the religious get WAY less colds. Once you do get a cold, then the medication gets stronger.... Exorcism. Quote
betsy Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Lots and lots of prayer..... I hear the religious get WAY less colds. Once you do get a cold, then the medication gets stronger.... Exorcism. My views on religion getting to you that bad....you're losin' it and spilling even in other non-religion topics? My. I didn't realize I've got dah power! Kidding aside, let's get back on topic, shall we? Edited November 11, 2012 by betsy Quote
BubberMiley Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 Kidding aside, let's get back on topic, shall we? Don't diminish the power of prayer. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
Michael Hardner Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 Don't diminish the power of prayer. See: "The Romney Mega Prayer" or, alternately... This study on Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC61046/ Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
cybercoma Posted November 12, 2012 Report Posted November 12, 2012 See: "The Romney Mega Prayer" or, alternately... This study on Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study http://www.ncbi.nlm....icles/PMC61046/ I had to quote this to read it because the font that you copied was way too small to see. Pro Tip: Select the text in your post (CTRL+A or CMD+A) and in the header of the message editor box click the second button that looks like a red and white eraser (next to the toggle switch and above the italics button). If you hover over it with your cursor, it tells you that this is the "Remove Format" button. It makes text that you copy and paste the same as the rest of the text you type. Quote
betsy Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) Don't diminish the power of prayer. Yep, you've got a point I must say. So I say Squid got that right too. Especially if the politician believes in his faith (and had decided to accept humbly whatever outcome - win or lose), and looks at it that God knows what He's doing, and the outcome is as planned. Stress level considerably drops when in that mindset. And stress is the # 1 thing that can lower your immunity. Edited November 14, 2012 by betsy Quote
wyly Posted November 15, 2012 Report Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Yep, you've got a point I must say. So I say Squid got that right too. Especially if the politician believes in his faith (and had decided to accept humbly whatever outcome - win or lose), and looks at it that God knows what He's doing, and the outcome is as planned. Stress level considerably drops when in that mindset. And stress is the # 1 thing that can lower your immunity. so the 100,000 or so killed in the haiti earthquake and the 2-300,000 killed in the boxing day tsunami were outcomes planned by god because he/she/it obviously knows what it's doing, correct? Edited November 17, 2012 by wyly Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
betsy Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Posted November 17, 2012 The secret is: they're crazy. They have such unbelievable ambition, IMO, that they can override illness to an unbelievable degree. I recommend the Means of Ascent by Robert Caro as an example: Lyndon Johnson in campaigning for a Senate seat was so focused on the campaign that he ignored painful kidney stones that eventually required treatment. I tend to believe that. I know this couple who are really really into the AMWAY business, and they are driven by the prospect of making it big as Amway dealers. They're always on the go, go, go.... doing presentations at night, after their day jobs. They talk nothing but Amway! They both take Euchanicea pills for their immunity system! Quote
wyly Posted November 17, 2012 Report Posted November 17, 2012 and Betty has no answer once again ...true blind faith demonstrated once again... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
betsy Posted November 17, 2012 Author Report Posted November 17, 2012 and Betty has no answer once again ...true blind faith demonstrated once again... Create a thread for your question and I'll respond. Not only is that going to lead to an out-of-topic discussion....but it's also not the right section for it. Your question belongs in Religion. I'll wait for your thread with bated breath! Don't take too long. Quote
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