First, Umcka. It's homeopathic and John just shakes his head, but I think it works for me. It's a root extract of Pelargonium sidoides (African geranium) that is supposed to lessen the duration and intensity of colds and flu. I've used it for several years, and even if it's due to the placebo effect, I think it's worthwhile.
Second is ibuprofen for fever, chills, body aches, and headache. I've got 'em all and this helps.
Lastly, pseudoephedrine and guaifenesin. It's really Mucinex-D, but Walgreen's couldn't come up with a very pleasant name for their generic brand. This stuff helps me breathe easier, and breathing is important.
And because it's so obvious that I didn't even count it in my list of three things, there is tea, lots and lots of tea.
I hope you're all staying healthy, and have your own treatments to help you feel better if you should happen to get sick. Head on over to Carole's for more Three on Thursday.
Feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh ugh Bonny! Sending you some get well soon mojo! REST!! (And, like Carole said to me - I hope this does not turn into pneumonia!!)
ReplyDeleteOh yuck, with everything you have going on you need to feel WELL. Trusting all those remedies get you better soon.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon...colds can be so miserable! I drink gallons of tea and orange juice, sometimes mixed together for variety. Stay warm, and let's hope it doesn't morph into pneumonia!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just mixed my morning tea with orange juice and will be drinking plenty more today. I really hope to avoid pneumonia!
DeleteYuck! So sorry you are not feeling well. Hope your "cold fixings" work quickly and that you are soon back to normal. No snow shoveling this weekend!!!! stay warm.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're feeling better soon! I've had similar items at my disposal on the regular lately, but thankfully on the downhill slide now (almost to the bottom!).
ReplyDeleteOh no! I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. It's just a cold, but it's always an unwelcome surprise when you get a reminder how a virus can disrupt things so much.
DeleteAs so many have already expressed . . . UGH. I had a cold at Christmastime, and . . . UGH. I use Umcka, too. I usually think it helps. This last time? Not so much. Here's hoping it does the trick for you, and you begin feeling better soon! XOXO
ReplyDeleteI had pneumonia over Christmas and essential oils saved me - I inhaled eucalyptus and peppermint constantly and it was the only thing that opened up my stuffy nose. I hope you're feeling so much better really really soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope you're better soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that you have succumbed to a virus. BUMMER! To echo everyone else, you need to rest. Take good care, and I hope you are feeling top notch very soon.
ReplyDeletefeel better Bonny! never heard of the umcka but I believe you that it works and so I will get some.
ReplyDeleteSending healthy thoughts your way, Bonny!!
ReplyDeleteTake good care and feel better. I never heard of umcka but if it works for you - three cheers. Personally I am all for the placebo effect.
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