So you have made it through this awful Flu Season without becoming sick? Huzzah for you! Your amazing, you rock and you have a strong immune system! Sadly, for me I didn't make it through this season without catching the flu. Needless to say it was a rough week and a half, and at times I felt very overwhelmed!
I was reminded of all the home remedies that I grew up using as a child, and they were very effective being put to use while I was sick. Growing up in Ohio, Vernors Pop was a major treat, especially when one was sick. It was sugary, gingery, and had tons of carbonation, the perfect drink while fighting off a vicious sickness. Now in later life, I knew that the high fructose corn syrup would not be good for my immune system, not to mention the preservatives that are in the pop.
So I created my own sick fighting drink. Perrier or Pellegrino water with a twist of lemon on ice. It was refreshing, vitamin c boosting, with extra benefits from the lemons to help refresh and soothe. Later on I would make ginger tea, cutting up ginger roots and adding it to hot water. (Disclaimer at this time most of the "work" I am writing about such as cutting/slicing/creating were being done by my sweet husband and caring mother.)
Another remedy that always works when I am sick is using essential oils. I rub them on my neck, feet, under my arms and my lymph nodes. Usually using peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, lime, orange. These all uplift the spirits and give my body an extra boost of immunity. Warm baths with dried lavender is always helpful when sick. It helps with congestion, relaxes your body, smells amazing and help you sleep at night.
This time I also used a special blend of oils from the company GOODS, I used the So fresh oil which has a unique blend mixture of cedarwood, bergamot , and other oils that took me away to a blissful sleep.
Finally after about a week of rest I was able to make a homemade soup which really helped throw me over the hurdle towards wellness. I created a wonderful seafood noodle soup, with carrots, mushrooms, onions, garlic, that was refreshing, comforting and filling.
I have learned that it takes a lot of homeopathic remedies to feel better quickly when you catch a cold/flu. But with quick actions, help and love from friends and family, you can quickly overcome illness and be back to your healthy amazing self!
I hope you enjoyed this article, and now feel empowered even when you are under the weather! XOXO
P.S. I was very thankful for all the calls, cards, and love send from families and friends! Thank you! XOXXO
