In the Military we all get Gas Chamber training in Boot Camp. The first time you encounter it you don't know what to expect. I also learned that I had to do it more than once.....in fact many more times. You see for troops trained in the field for CBR (Chemical, Biological and Nuclear) hazards, we had to go through it with all our MOPP (mission orientated protective posture) gear at least every 2 years as well as training in the field every year. The gas which was used was CS gas and believe me it was potent stuff. I can't say I enjoyed it but in over 21 years I did not fear it. I did notice one interesting thing about CS gas, It WILL cure a head cold or any other sinus problem you may have, that I PROMISE. Now it is not a fun cure but I assure you it will drain your sinus all the way to you toenails. You will blow more snot, flem and mucus out of your system than you thought possible and it wont take days to get over it. One good deep breath of gas and you whole system will feel like it will turn inside out, you will gag and cough till you think you spit your lungs out. It burns your eyes and they drip with tears, your nose will run and long drips will reach all the way to the ground, and it lasts about 15 minutes.
Many times I had gone through this training in the winter when I had a cold and or flu like symptoms and it worked miracles.
I thought about it this last week as I have been battling this cough and cold how I wish I could go through a gas chamber one more time, I know that sound extreme to some but (and maybe disturbing to others) but for about 15 minuets of distress and it would be over. I could have a cold shower clean off (never use hot water after doing this, another story) and feel 100% again. Trust me it works.
Maybe I will open up a resort one day to cure the cold and flu. Wonder how many people would trust me.

