My Nightmare: The Summer Flu

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I apologize for being M.I.A. lately. So much has been going on!  I'm in Florida right now, I've been trying to cope with school, job hunting and a laundry list of other challenges.  To top it all off, I've been sick with the FLU. Yes, it's ninety degrees outside and I had the flu.  It's been years since I've had the flu and it really did a number on me. I'm glad to report that I am feeling a lot better everyday though.

I try to stay away from over-the-counter medications so, I think that my recovery has been a little more gradual than normal.  I have been drinking a honey and lemon mixture throughout the day.  I also eat fruits rich in antioxidants and vitamin C as much as possible.  My faves are grapefruits, raspberries and blueberries.  Also, some of my mom's homemade soup really helped when I had no appetite.

 I also had some echinacea tea almost every night.  Echinacea is a plant that promotes T-cell activation while it increases the activity of the immune system.  Essentially, it makes your body more ready to fight off illnesses and infection.  This stuff is the truth! I tell anyone I know who is sick or feels like they are getting sick, to pick up some echinacea tea. 

What natural remedies do you have for colds and flus?