My Top 6 Natural Remedies for Cold or Virus

The last two weeks I have been battling an upper respiratory bug which included fever, cough, nasal congestion and fatigue.  It has not been fun and the cough still lingers on.  This is what I always do when I have one of these viruses (which doesn't happen very often):

1.  Start drinking my hot toddies (hot water, wedge of lemon and teaspoon of honey).  It always soothes my throat and cough and works as an astringent to clear the bugs (plus Vitamin C).

2.  Eat chicken soup, preferably homemade.  Great for healing and sinuses.

3.  Use a saline solution for nasal congestion in drops or spray.  I use "Little Noses" which my daughter used when my grandchildren were babies.  Works great!

4.  Apply Lourdes holy water on my throat, neck, nose and anywear else that needs healing.  It was given to me by a dear friend who got it from her aunt who visited the Lourdes healing site in France.  I also pray for healing.  Read about Lourdes here  http://www.awakening-healing.com/LourdesFR.htm

5.  I snuggle in with a good book.  This time I read "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand" by Helen Simonson.  Such a great story - I didn't want to put it down.  Enjoyable, easy reading plus a love story.  Loved it!

6.  Last but not least - REST.  I didn't exercise for a week, which really bugged and worried me, but breathing hard when you have upper respiratory symptoms isn't smart.  Just makes you cough.  I am back to walking again - use good judgement with this.  Fresh air and sunshine are good for you, so some gentle strolls won't hurt if you are up for it.  But not in really cold air.

So those are my natural remedies for surviving the winter cough and cold bug.  Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

      

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P.S.  I do take Tylenol or Ibuprophen for fever or aches