It’s basically that time of year again when people get sick, when dry air indoors makes them extra sensitive, when allergens are absolutely everywhere, and people just accept that they’ll either get a cold soon or a full-blown fever. Even though during this season it’s almost inevitable and you might get sick, that doesn’t take away the fact that it should at least be manageable enough.
But think about it for a moment here, a decent health cupboard isn’t really about being overly organised or trying to turn into the sort of person who’s always prepared for absolutely everything. It’s more that horrible little moment when somebody’s throat starts feeling rough, the sniffles kick off, a headache turns up out of nowhere, well, you get the point, it’s just hard to manage, and paracetamol can only do so much.
So it’s really going to be best for you, and well, the whole family that you prepare, that theres some go-tos that are already in your home. But what exactly?
Herbal Tea
Tea absolutely earns its place here, honestly, it’s probably the most obvious of them all, too, right? Well, when somebody’s feeling tired, sniffly, scratchy-throated, or just plain worn down, a warm mug of something soothing tends to sound good before almost anything else. Most people tend to gravitate towards peppermint, chamomile, and ginger, but really, it’s whatever feels right for you. Most people like lemon in their tea when they’re sick, so a little hack for you would be to slice some up, have them in the freezer, so then, whenever someone is sick, you already have it on hand.
Honey
So, it’s not just lemon that goes in tea; most people will put some honey in it too. It’s just really nice when the throat feels irritated. It also helps that honey doesn’t feel medicinal in an off-putting way (as some people really just prefer that all-natural approach). It’s comforting, simple, and very easy to use without making a fuss. While honey doesn’t technically expire, it can crystallize, but you can usually put it in a stand mixer and whip it.
Propolis Drops
There’s even propolis spray if you’d rather have that. But it’s perfect to have on hand whenever your throat is starting to feel off, or you want just a little bit of extra support without immediately having to use medicine.
Tissues
Sure, you could use toilet paper, that’s just a little rougher compared to tissues. Plus, the more you use toilet paper when you have a runny nose, the more irritated the skin gets, and most tissues have softening agents (some even have lotion if you pay extra for it). So it’s handy, and it helps that it’s pretty cheap too.
Pain Relief
You can have all the honey and tea in the world, but it doesn’t really do much for pain or high fevers, or headaches, sore muscles, aches, well, you get the idea. So don’t think you can only go the holistic approach, you absolutely need to have some paracetamol and ibuprofen on hand.
