With Christmas around the corner, this is the time that many people will go down with either a cold or flu and in some cases man flu.

I thought it would be interesting to start a topic on what you reach for at the first sign of the sniffles and perhaps pass on afew new tips to each oter.

My first port of call is the Lemsip, Happinose Balm and the lip salve. Each night before retiring to bed, honey, brandy and hot water.

By the way if you have't already of guessed, I have it and I have lost my voice and my parents are rejoicing as they won't have to put up with me joining in the Christmas songs that are played on the TV or Radio.

My Mother used to say:-

http://www.howtobefit.com/old-fashioned-cold-remedies.htm


I know I have tried some of these remedies and they have woked.

Haven't heard from you lately Alison, hope you are feeling 100% now.

Hi Shanon. Nearly better, still trying to shake of the cough that I have. It's been nearly month since I went down with it. Plenty of rest and relaxation.

Hi Alison I have a bit of the sniffles today. There is a lot of stuff going around right now, glad to hear that you are feeling better.

Thanks Shanon, I have never felt as bad as what I did. Normally these things don't stop me but this knocked me for six.

You keep warm and take care.

The strains of flu and cold this season seem to be the worst ever. A lot of people here have had some very bad bouts that seem to last for weeks. Thanks..I will.

A lot of my family have had one strain or another over the past few week, luckily Oz and I have kept clear of it..I am touching wood as I type this..lol..I hope I am not tempting fate. You take care Shanon...