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Cold and flu season
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items This season has started crazy. Everyone got so sick and its the worst when it goes like a domino effect. It takes every single one out. I am going to list everything I been using and got better in 3 days. I am only here to share personal tips since n...
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Medicine
Tea
Hydration
Comfort
Medicine
I was drinking DayQuil, obviously be careful as it can cause liver damage and even burn your stomach. Drink 1x in the morning.
Vicks DayQuil, Non-Drowsy
NyQuil I was drinking every 4hours 15mL the first day. Obviously every body is different and I know my limits and what my body can handle. The second day I drank only 2x afternoon to night. I do have to admit it makes you real sleepy so maybe ask for...
Vicks NyQuil Severe Cough Cold and Flu
Te duele el corazón? Echate vaporu. Te duele el pie? Echate vaporu. Besides the jokes, I was using Vicks day and night to help me breathe better. I had terribke bodyaches this season. I rubbed in my back, root of my foot, and chest. I made sure to co...
Vicks VapoRub
Kids version, is so much softer. It works exactly the same but it doesn’t feel as harsh as the other one. I used this on my kid when she was a baby but then again every parent knows whats best for their child. I use the other one now but if you are n...
Vicks VapoRub Baby
I dont know who needs to hear this but this is a life saver for headaches. Thats it, thats all. I didnt drink this often so just take one pill on the day you get a real bad headache. Dont depend on them so pick wisely, there is also other ways to get...
Ibuprofen
Tea
I was drinking hot chamomile tea. This is no caffeine so it works great for kids as well. You can add a bit of milk and honey but for an adult just add honey. I drank this two days straight real hot and it helped soothe my throat. I am the type of pe...
Chamomile Tea
Go to your local store or farmers market and stock up on honey. I swear by honey and it was used as natural remedies. Get an affordable version don’t go buying manuka honey, its honestly not that different and I’m saying it as a person who has tried ...
Honey
Hydration
If you can afford to juice your own oranges go ahead. I don’t have the money to afford a juicer so we are going with same same but diffferenttt. Get some natural orange juice and warm it up just a tad. Drink this in the morning and at night before be...
H‑E‑B 100% Orange Juice - No Pulp
You need to take care of yourself before you need to take care of others. I swear i eat sopita even when im not sick but i love me some good homemade sopita. If you don’t know how to make it search up a recipe my love. This will help you keep electro...
La Moderna Alphabet-Shaped Pasta
I drink milk when im sick. It helps my body with sugar levels as I often need to care and attend to my own needs. Some days when im sick i dont have the energy to cook, get up to make me a meal. Milk usually gets me full so this is what i drink. Its ...
LALA Low Fat Shelf-Stable
Comfort
You will need socks. I hate socks but i swear i hate even more having uncomfortable socks. I love comfortable socks, and when I am sick I use long socks. I put VapoRub and then my sock, this will help keep air out and the cold out. Cold enters throug...
Socks
Im leaving the name so yall can find it🤣😅. I am not a fan of tight spaces when im sick, so i bet you might not be either. Get a relaxed fit, having short sleeve helps fight the fever as it will balance your body temp. I also used long sleeve for th...
Lazeform Casual Loose Relaxed Soft
Please please, pleaseeee make sure to change your bed sheets as soon as you have the energy. The bed is a place where everything is left off, everything you carry, and all the sickness. Switch it so you are not reabsorbing that nasty negative energy....
Bed Sheets
Comfort is your best friend and so is rest. I know not everyone can afford to get fired with this economy so take my advice so you can get better. Snuggle in a blanket similar to this, it definitely makes your sleep 10x dreamier in a hard time. You w...
Throw Blankets