This morning I woke up to an awful dry, scratchy feeling, at the back of my throat, and nothing is helping… I’m miserable.
I hate being sick. I mean, who doesn’t? But it feels like I’ve been sick nonstop since the New Year.
The first step in fighting off a cold… Hydration!
You don’t need me to tell you why being dehydrated is bad for you, but when you’re sick your body needs all the help it can get to fight the infection.
So today, I’ve equipped myself with a liter of water, and a warm Echinacea Tea.
Echinacea Tea is known to have many benefits, including the following:
- Prevents colds and flu
- Boosts immune system
- Fight viral bacterial infections
- Anti-inflammatory
- Treats sore throats
You can see by the list mentioned above, why Echinacea Tea is the perfect remedy for my symptoms.
If you want to kick it up a notch, try this recipe by Thank Your Body for a Flu Fighting Tea Recipe.
Let me know if you have any go-to tips or tricks to help fight off these annoying colds!
Good tip! I highly recommend Eucalyptus essential oil for congestion and coughing, or Galbanum for just coughing.
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Oh cool, I’ve never thought of that. I actually have some Eucalyptus oil, that’s great – thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Have you tried gargling sea salt in warm water? It usually helps or gargling baking soda in warm water. Are you feeling any better now?
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I’ve definitely done sea salt and warm water, doesn’t taste the best, but it seems to help! I will try some of that tonight, my throat is still really sore.
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I know sea salt isn’t the best taste. Hopefully, Baking soda in warm water and gargling it would help at least with the soreness on your throat. If that doesn’t help try sipping a spoon full of honey and lemon. Not a hand full but just enough to make it a bit better.
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Oh good old honey and lemon combo! That I can definitely do 🙂 thanks Charlie
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You’re welcome. Hope you feel better and take care of yourself. 🙂
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Honig und Zitrone ,,,, engel
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I finally got over my cold last week, but this tea would have been helpful 🙂
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I’m glad you’re feeling better!! 🙂 xo
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hahah 🙂 Me too
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