Notice that the glidingBird has a custom method called glideTo which accepts two arguments: what (an object) and stopAt (a number). 3. Open the glideTo method for editing. Notice that the first parameter, what, specifies the object the bird will glide to.
Drinking peppermint tea can effectively thin out mucus, especially if it is hot and you inhale the aroma as well. According to herbalist Michael Tierra in The Way of Herbs, herbs such as black pepper, red pepper, cinnamon, sage and ginger can help thin out and break up mucus as well as relieve congestion. He suggests making a powder mixture of equal parts ground black pepper, ground ginger and ground anise.
Use a saline-based nasal spray to relieve congestion. A saline spray can help loosen the mucus in your nose or throat, which may decrease your cough. You can purchase commercial saline sprays or make your own. 1  To make your own saline solution, combine 2 teaspoons table salt with 4 cups of warm water. Studies have shown that warm fluids help loosen mucus secretions and can help relieve coughs, as well as other common symptoms that co-occur such as sneezing, sore throat, and runny nose. 2  Drink some warm broth, hot tea, or even coffee.