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Hi Friends, I'm afraid that I've been fighting getting sick the last few days - but I honestly think I would be much worse right now if it weren't for all of the natural remedies I've been trying. That being said, when I was voice texting @anomadsoul earlier today about @steemonboarding stuff - he said I sounded like a grandpa. #accurate. So instead of filming a vlog today and subjecting you all to that - I thought I'd share all the different things I've been trying to keep this sickness from progressing any further. At work, nearly the entire office (about 100 people) have been out sick at some point the last few weeks, and I thought I had narrowly escaped it - but going to work is like walking into a petri dish, so I'm not overly surprised. I'm almost glad that I got sick over the weekend, so that I can take it easy and really spend time cycling through all of these different remedies. Here's a list of my natural remedy routine for when I start feeling sick. ___ ## Fire Cider aka Witch's Brew
![fireciderf.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeqdDeV3xoQB537CV2Ndep1ZzVPWpXod6Ho5XcWcuyy49/fireciderf.jpg) I have friends that make this homemade concoction that they gift out to friends when they start feeling sick. It is not for the faint of heart! They basically take a mixture of ingredients like raw garlic, onion, habanero peppers and who knows what else and let it soak in apple cider vinegar for a few weeks before straining and bottling it up. They recommend taking a spoonful of it daily, but to up that to every few hours if you are sick. I've been taking shots of this stuff every few hours today, and I honestly think it's helping to knock this out. If you are already starting to feel sick, this remedy won't help you because it takes a few weeks to prepare. Since we are in flu season though - it might be worth getting a batch going in case you do get sick! It lasts for quite a while in the cupboard. ___ ## Tea and Honey
![teahoney.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPqPE5hV19mZ6RBxkGiFqzrB37Wdhpe8xrf6ynTRuFKSp/teahoney.jpg) I personally love the Yogi Throat Coat tea when I have inflammation of my throat or congestion. Add a little extra honey to make it even more soothing. This honey was actually made from my uncle's bees! I drive up to Whiterock, BC to have dinner with him a few weeks ago and he sent me home with a jar from their harvest last summer. It's pretty wild because they live in home that is on a cliff side - so not a lot of room for bees. He actually installed the hives on the roof of the house! ___ ## Detox Baths
![detoxbath.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmV6fUdAgrq1wr1gUYTRy5oJVqSag5zHUQn7iAeNT4PQGX/detoxbath.jpg) Depending on what you are sick with - a quick google search should help show you which ingredients will be beneficial for that particular illness. For me, I went with an epsom salt, baking soda and eucalyptus soak. ___ ## Homeopathy
![homeopathy.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd2oniAe5JiwN1SkHonEFX7HLccD1dsadpb5pUhQzYUm1/homeopathy.jpg) Hitting illness early with homeopathy can make a huge difference. I'm lucky to live close to a health foods store where the employee working the wellness counter can usually help guide me to which items will help address my symptoms best. I've been taking this congestion relief throughout the day and it seems to be helping. I usually like to take Zinc as well when I'm getting sick - regardless of the illness. ___ ## Take a Nap
![nap.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQe9QMYG788Tv4UHT2hzrYsJZrCSt7QCwqx1P1Sy8yT4P/nap.jpg) Few things can ease the healing process more than sleep. So I enjoyed a nice nap on the couch today and will be getting to bed early to make sure I get lots of rest. In fact, many people I know say they get sick when they have been overworking themselves and it's almost like their bodies way of telling them to slow down and get some rest! ___ ## Vitamin C Packets
![vitc.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTAutdeJLLajbo6JWr5Fw3FUscpbhZV1TbWv2jcB8eZGc/vitc.jpg) Nothing helps zap an illness in it's steps like a hefty dose of vitamin c. You have to be careful not to overdose, but usually 1-2 of these packets a day won't be too bad. Vitamin c is one of those remedies that you can try no matter what you are coming down with. I always bring some with me when I travel, and they actually came in handy at Steemfest! My roommate @jayna was starting to feel sick and so I gave her one. After taking that - she felt totally fine and as far as I know - didn't end up getting sick! ___ ## Gargle Warm Salt Water (For Sore Throats)
![salt.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTDmXYCLkqZfXsSiZNXhJgtBuVhcmJDa8AvAdrz12a4nP/salt.jpg) Although I *detest* this one because it makes me want to gag, I do really feel like it helps. If you have a soar throat or congestion - research has shown that it can reduce swelling in the throat and help flush out bacteria and irritants. ___ ## Go For a Walk
![walk.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmP3d9RjEE4Ki1frJnAczBDjJgz6UUrfiNQ3YZXK6gCrmG/walk.jpg) Although all I feel like doing is laying on the couch... forcing myself to get outside and walk actually felt really good. Although I'm not totally sure if there is science supporting this - but I feel like the combination of getting some fresh air and getting the blood circulating can only help. ___ ## Don't Forget the Whiskey
![IMG_3863.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaFR2GRa44UjacH1MXxmdxX2JTv1jpZjEk54itNA7LDuj/IMG_3863.jpg) Although I've heard conflicting reports on the effectiveness of hot toddy's for congestion/sore throats - I also have friends that *swear* by it. I'm not ruling out any potential home remedies - and so it's what I'm sipping while I write this post! ___ ## Cheers to Health
I hope you are all staying nice and healthy wherever you are! On the chance that you get sick though - I hope that you find some of these tips helpful! I've literally been doing *all* of these things today in an effort to keep this thing from progressing. Wish me luck! What do you guys think? What other remedies would you add to the list? Xo, Lea