Wednesday, March 26, 2008

The Power of Suggestion

I think I might be becoming a hypochondriac. You know one of those persons who hear about a disease or disorder and suddenly they have it. Well, my neurosis raised its evil head again today – 2 days in a row!

Yesterday, I was reading the news and saw an article about a man who reached into his suitcase after returning from a trip, only to find that a rattlesnake had gotten in the bag. The snake ended up biting the man's hand and the he had to go to the hospital (but will make a full recovery). Yeah, this guy lives right up the street (figuratively) from me. That could have been my suitcase! So what happens? My left hand hurt all day yesterday.

This morning I wake up and turn on the television and an infomercial is on about “good colon health”. So I watch a few moments of people talking about how bloated and fat they were before taking the supplements. Once they took Dual Action Cleanse, all the mucus and backed up waste just flowed out of their innards into the best BM they’ve ever had. They are thinner, happier and by far “cleaner” than they’ve ever felt before.

So what happens? The logical side of my brain knows it is a hoax, but I still feel bloated and backed up today… damn you Dual Action Cleanse!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Zach, do NOT read this story then: http://www.advocate.com/exclusive_detail_ektid52947.asp

Anonymous said...

Actually, Zach, you might just be right. I know for a fact that you're typically full of poo. :)

Still love you lots, though!