I think the whole of my Twitter timeline including me caught a cold last week. I thought I might share some tips on how I manage the germs as I rarely reach for Lemsip or Beecham. In recent years off the shelf cold remedies have been making me feel a little fuzzy headed and I can't deal with that and going to work.
Sore Rudolph noses are best treated with a natural balm like Balmology. Don't get out the Vaseline for reasons which I explain in another blog post. If you have to go to work and feel a plonker with a shiny nose I find applying a generous layer of balm overnight will often see me through to the next day and repairs damage from day before. Often breathing through your mouth dries out lips so have a natural lip salve to hand. My current favourites are Crazy Rumors Amaretto and Badger Balm Madagascar Vanilla. I do not purchase Balsam Tissues because I tried them once and ended up with my face covered in eczema. I very rarely have eczema on my face and I certainly didn't have any prior to using the tissues.
Usually at the first sign of illness I start taking Echinacea. It might not cure you but I am convinced it lessens the severity of my cold. Studies into Echinacea have not drawn any firm conclusions about its effectiveness so I guess it's a personal choice to take it. Echinacea is easy to find at Boots, Supermarkets and Holland & Barrett.
Stuffy noses can often be eased with Eucalyptus oil. You can add a few drops to a bowl of warm water, cover head with a towel over the bowl and take deep breaths or add drops to a tissue. Most shops have Aromatherapy sections where you will find essential oils. I also recommend Olbas Oil it's a family favourite and my Mum always used this on us when we were little. I have also found aromatherapy benefits with my Mint Thé Refreshing Bath & Shower Therapy. The peppermint helps open up a blocked nose whilst showering.
I see no reason to subject yourself to the vial taste of Lemsip. Aside from the paracetamol I do not feel they offer any more benefit than having a hot drink. The key to any illness is taking in plenty of fluids. It helps soothe a dry throat, replenish body fluids and flush out germs. Taking paracetamol and having warm drinks in my opinion does the same job.
Remember to be a polite sick person. Cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough. Wash your hands regularly and throw away your snotty tissues into a bin. Please feel free to share any natural remedy tips of your own in the comment section below.
I see no reason to subject yourself to the vial taste of Lemsip. Aside from the paracetamol I do not feel they offer any more benefit than having a hot drink. The key to any illness is taking in plenty of fluids. It helps soothe a dry throat, replenish body fluids and flush out germs. Taking paracetamol and having warm drinks in my opinion does the same job.
Remember to be a polite sick person. Cover your mouth when you sneeze and cough. Wash your hands regularly and throw away your snotty tissues into a bin. Please feel free to share any natural remedy tips of your own in the comment section below.
Sarah x
Disclaimer - this post is not intended to replace medical advice, read medication labels carefully for guidance on correct doseage & allergy advice, *GWP from O.N.G
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