In my world as a municipal affairs reporter, the busy time is generally when council debates its multi-million dollar budget for the next year. It started this week and could last up to 10 days. I have to be especially spot on with my reporting.
But when you’re dealing with a runny nose, a headache and dry eyes, it’s not that simple. Yes I could stay home but I am dedicated and I don’t want to miss any of “the action.” (Plus it’s always fun to hear my coworkers bellow “Stay away from me. I don’t want to get sick.) So I have been going to work and immediately to bed after I filed my copy.
I haven’t run or WODed all week. I have done zero exercise since Sunday. Zip. I feel awful in every sense but I know the best thing is to rest and to take in copious amounts of fluids. Despite my best efforts I am not getting any better.
Erin, a follow reporter, suggested a homemade remedy to ward off a sore throat. It consists of hot water, lemon, honey and apple cider vinegar. It worked wonders but it did nothing for my headache, dry eyes and runny nose.
I broke down on Thursday and headed to the drugstore. I bought a few different types of drugs. I took a handful and I am likely high as I write this post. If anything, I will sleep well tonight.
Have you had a cold or the flu this season?
Do you take home remedies or store-bought drugs?
It's definitely the time of year for that. I hate taking cold medicine because it makes me super loopy so I usually just struggle through my cold. Get better fast!
Thanks so much!
honey and cinnamon – Chai Tea is my goto remedy for any ailments and is my finish line reward.
Thanks! I will add this to my list! I love hearing about new remedies!
LOL – love that you said you're likely high as you write this. Too funny.
I'm an all natural kind of gal. For sinus, I try a net-pot first, with a drop of eucalyptus oil added to it. I also ramp up garlic and lemon intake. I've been known to juice a lemon, add a diced up garlic clove and a pinch of salt and drink it straight. Suppose to be a natural antibiotic.
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar in 3/4 cup warm water and chug – suppose to kill mucous production.
I use essential oils non-stop.
Lots of fresh juices and homemade chicken soup.
and my new favourite thing – Emercen-C. It's a drink powder, not all natural but I swear it helped knock out my last cold.
Good luck feeling better.
Thanks Bex! I am writing these down right now. I love apple cider vinegar. It is definitely a cure all! It does kill the mucous. I tried it with some lemon and a tad bit of honey. Worked wonders!
When I have a cold, Nyquil is my go-to medicine for getting some rest. I hope you feel better!
Thank you! I am feeling much better today!
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Whenever i had such condition in winter i also feels the same. I have made a little effort that might help all us , you must try and share your feedback please.
home remedies for flu and sore throat