Getting Sick

I'm sick today.  Had to take the day off from work and am trying to get some rest after a fitful night of little sleep.

I don't get sick often.  This is just a cold.  Note, I've never had the flu.  The flu is something you don't forget if you've ever had it.  No, just a cold.  Snivles, sneezing, coughing, wheezing.  yuck.

I'm not offering any medical advice here.  Just telling you what works for me.

1)  Stay healthy to begin with.  Eat healthy and exercise.  Keep your immune system strong.
2)  Wash your hands frequently.  Especially if you are in public places.  Just touching a door knob can transfer a cold virus if you then rub your eyes.  So, try not to rub your eyes also!
3)  If I have the slightest feeling that I am getting sick I take mega doses of Vitamin C.  Thats 5000 to even 10000 mg two to three times a day.
4)  If I DO get a cold I drink ginger tea.  The ginger chemicals get into your system and make you sweat.  So I take it three times a day.  Morning, noon, and bedtime.  It tastes pretty awful.  But the sweating I am convinced helps your body get rid of the cold virus.
5)  And of course I drink lots of water besides the tea.  That water goes right through me and also helps to rid my body of the virus.

Ginger Tea Recipe

water, 4 cups

2-inch piece of fresh ginger root (I'll sometimes double this)

optional: honey and lemon slice

Also optional, add some cayenne pepper to the mix - REALLY makes you sweat.

Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste.
Note: Keep in mind that if you are making ginger tea as a home remedy during cold and flu season, sweeteners are not recommended.