Sunday, October 20, 2019

Toxic Headache From the Chimney Cleaning


the daily hikes are rejuvenating to the spirit


This morning I woke up with a nagging headache.  When I went to light a fire last night, I didn't realize that the flue was closed from the cleaning.  I think some smoke got into the house until I quickly opened it.  It's amazing what smoke and fumes can do to our lungs in a short time.  I aired out the cabin today.

Lula and I hiked portions of both of these trails over the weekend

I wasn't sure if the smoke caused my ill feelings, or if I was fighting off a bug.  I took a hot shower, washed my hair, and then soaked in a hot bath with epsom salts and baking soda.  That's a powerful and healthy  way to clear the aura.  I had taken a sauna last night, so I probably should have washed my hair.  I didn't want to go to bed with it still wet, and was exhausted from all of the hiking and walking.  I felt slightly weak.   I am very sensitive to energy.  If you sweat like mad, you probably should shampoo.  I was too lazy, so I just took a cold shower.  My scalp felt yucky.

I love the feeling of the earth beneath my feet

I ingested a couple of cloves of fresh garlic, (which I chopped up into tiny pieces and swallowed like pills,) and laid out on the chaise lounge in the sunshine.  I relaxed and listened to the birds out there.  At night when I take Lula out to go potty, I can hear an owl's soft song, "Who, who." It sounds like she is right above me, and wish I could see her.  I adore owls.  A considerate neighbor is quietly sawing wood to prepare for the winter.  The birds seem to hide during the day.  It's as if they are not used to being seen by people.  I can hear them chattering, so I sit very still and try to find them.  Sometimes I stand on the wraparound deck bench and lean against the Jeffrey pine.  It's a challenge to locate their silhouettes.  I can feel the movement of the trunk of the tree behind my back.  We sway together.  How is your health today?

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9 comments:

  1. I'm glad you didn't get any carbon monoxide poisoning from the flue being closed! Or, do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Those look like steep trails to me! I'd be out of breath if I walked more than a few yards on one of them! It's been rather windy, today, and the dust has been blowing as a result; I've been having a bit of trouble with my asthma, as a result.

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    1. I think I was developing some of the symptoms. I opened it right away, though. I have a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. That trail is a steep one. I'm enjoying it while I still can.

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  2. Smoke is very damaging, I hope you feel better now. We have a local owl to and on certain evenings the hoot is incredibly loud. Are you living in the cabin permanently?

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  3. Hi Frugal in Essex, Yes, it is. I feel healthy and back to normal today. Hope all is well.

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  4. You always seem to have a good grasp on your health and body responses. I agree about the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. Glad to read that you are feeling better. Is there a burn ban up there because of the dry and gusty winds this week?

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    1. Hi Anita, I was suspicious when it felt difficult to carry a small pizza, book, and my purse home. All is well now, though. I don't think they have burn bans up in Wrightwood. Sometimes they call us and let us know that they may be turning off the power, if it's windy. That's when the fire danger is high.

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  5. I'm glad you have a carbon monoxide detector. It sounds like carbon monoxide poisoning.

    I get headaches if I don't change the AC filter regularly. So if I wake up with a headache, the first thing I do is to check the filter to see if it needs replacing. :)

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    1. Yes, that's what it felt like, Nil. The coals were too hot to vacuum, and I left them for a few days. I think that's why. All that gunk came down from the chimney screen. That's interesting about your AC and headaches. I air out the house every day, too. It's warm enough here, and makes a big difference.

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  6. I hope you feel better now. You certainly have an abundance of fresh mountain air with which to clear your lungs. X

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