Has the flu bug hit you for 2009 yet... Home remedies anyone...?
By tjades
@tjades (3591)
Jamaica
March 11, 2009 1:19am CST
I was beyond surprised when on Sunday night my throat started to ache.
We've been having a bit of a cold front here so the weather is a bit unstable I would say but I thought that with all the fruits and vitamins I have been having I was more than safe.
Uh.... wrong... the flu bug has hit me like a ten pound brick. I have been able to still go to work and get stuff done but it is so annoying. I was advised to eat a bit of garlic and I'd be fine and dandy by tomorrow.
I was told to also douse myself with some white rum from head to toe and then pad up with some clothes and socks to sweat it out. I should also make sure to sniff the rum as this does well at clearing the nasal passage. Well that will not be done as I have no rum and had not purchased any but Im told that is really a good remedy.
It wasnt easy but I did grate ansd swallow a piece of garlic. Hope it works.
So have the flu bug visited you for 2009 yet?
What are some of your home remedies?
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3 responses
@Canellita (12029)
• United States
11 Mar 09
I rarely get sick but for infections and viurses like the flu I take goldenseal, vitamin C and Zinc. Nothing beats those three for getting rid of these kinds of problems. I don't think I could douse myself with rum. I wouldn't be able to deal with the smell for one thing.
@tjades (3591)
• Jamaica
11 Mar 09
I am hoping to not have to take another tablet. I hate having to take them and usually just use water, certain teas and juices to get over a flu.
This is the first time I can remember takig so many flu tablets and I think thats it. Cant swallow another. I may take some liquid decongestant before retiring to bed and use that nasal spray agian.
Just wish this flu would go like yesterday. I hate being sick and havent been for quite some time now. I am not a sickly person. Guess I should also get some more sleep. That may be the reason I came down wit the bug.
Ok.... whooops... said so much
Thanks for your response Cane 
. Never taken goldenseal before but heard that it is good also.
. Never taken goldenseal before but heard that it is good also.
@orenji (39)
• Philippines
23 Mar 09
Big YES and I hate it :( My throat is sore and I'm coughing like crazy. My stomach and my chest is painful from it already. I thought too that I was safe from it since all from my household had it a couple of weeks back. But lo and behold, i was infected this weekend :( Good thing I can still breathe clearly, no nasal clogs or anything. My only problem is this wrenching cough. I've been getting up in the middle of the night for a couple of days now because of it. I've tried the lemon and honey mixture and it helped decreased it but not completely. Browsing leads me to some suggestions like putting Vicks Vapor Rub on your feet and covering it with sock. There's also putting wet, cold washcloth in your neck and covering it with dry cloth. I haven't tried both though. But I will tonight. Hope it works too. Hope you feel better now.
@3SnuggleBunnies (16374)
• United States
12 Mar 09
We've been hit with so many viruses from my kids' school it's not even funny. I swear we've only had say 2 weeks since feb 1st where no one was sick. They say you just have to let it run it's course unless you catch it early than you can try Tamaflu but by the time most of realize it's not just a cold it's too late. So in my opinion it seems silly to even use such a product if every time u get a sniffle u should run to the Dr so you can get the Tamaflu in time... know what I mean?
