Colds and Flu --what do you do to get well?

[whatevergirl]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for the great ideas! Tea, garlic…hmm…now why didn’t I think of that?!

Yes, I agree that keeping warm and extra sleep would help.

Oranges and lemons are very good ideas. In my country, these are mainly imported from other (colder) countries like China and are more expensive than our local citrus fruits like “kalamansi” and “dalandan”. But I guess, any citrus fruits would be good because of the Vitamin C.

I think oranges taste great–especially in fresh juices (not concentrate).Those of you who who live in areas with fresh oranges readily available and inexpensive, are very lucky, I think.

I remember my sister once bought a big jug of frsh orange juice from the imported section of the supermarket—I really loved it! I thought, if I had this available all the time, this would definitely cure me from drinking my favorite beverage: diet coca cola.

Yep, fresh fruits are a nice way to get well from colds and flu.

I know–I never would have thought garlic either…but a friend of mine got me hooked on it a few years ago…and if you do a little research on it, the info is unreal–it used to be society’s anti biotic back in the 1800’s!

 

[Ma.Eugenia]

Hello!

Thanks for your replies.

I’ve been very busy with school work these past few days. Almost sleepless for 2 days because of my thesis! I feel a bit tired and a cold about to start.

Now that the hard schoolwork and stress is over, I think I will apply what I learned here and take care of myself for the next few days.

I’ll start with what’s available in the house first. Its going to be chicken soup with lots of garlic, fruits (pineapple and kalamansi), tea, and Vitamin C for me today…and lots and lots of rest…before I go back to school on Saturday.

Thanks for all your help.