Yes you read that right! I've been feeling out of sorts for the most part of the week. Very mild cough and colds but it's really irritating..like fever that's about to come on, but is hesitating. I don't know what this is, slight fever, malaise, mild flu? Waaah..with two kids and a busy hubby, all I know is I have to get rid of this pronto!
I've taken my daily dose of vitamins and even added paracetamol to the mix, to no avail. I even went back to my online research (aka online shopping haha) on which gadget would benefit our family the most.
Essential oils & ultrasonic diffuser seems really promising but I can't fully commit right now because we have a baby. From what I gathered, there are some limitations on using it for kids below 2 years old. Not sure if that includes diffusing or only for topical application, but when in doubt...well I have to research more and also ask our pedias advise.
Humidifier...I've been asking hubby if we should be getting one, especially since Miss Z has allergies. I also read that it helps relieve congestion for people with colds & cough. What's stopping me from investing in this are the diverse opinions online. Some would say that t isn't really helpful for allergies, better to get a vacuum cleaner (and clean up!) and an air purifier (which we already have). Also based on reviews, it looks cumbersome to clean and with two kiddos, I don't exactly have much time to baby another machine. They also warn that if the humidifier is not cleaned properly, it could potentially have molds and bacteria build-up as part of the mist it produces...yikes!
Last on my gadget list would be the vaporizer. They say there's less chance of it having bacteria in the vapor since there's a warming element. However, hubby thinks this is just similar to a nebulizer. So, no dice.
Maybe it's because I'm sick that I'm also indecisive about these machines. Or, maybe when we're sick, our brain's research and shopping mode are automatically shut off too! Hahahaha..well, you'll definitely know in a few week's time.
So what to do? Lucky I guess that I stumbled upon a "cure" that can be concocted with things that are already in the pantry! Yeah, the shopping mode is really turned off now. Lol :D
What's in that, you say? Look closely and you'll see everyday kitchen ingredients that have medicinal properties.
How to make Honey Onion Syrup
[I got this from https://www.bulkherbstore.com/blog/calm-that-cough-with-a-honey-onion-syrup/ and modified to my liking]
1. Slice one red onion into half rings
Onions are said to act like an expectorant when ingested. It helps to thin out the mucus inside the airways of the lungs.
2. Add few cloves of crushed garlic
Garlic has anti-bacterial property
3. Add peeled & sliced ginger
Ginger has always been my go-to whenever I have sore throat, so it's a no-brainier here hehe
4. Add lemon or calamansi juice (I used 5 calamansi)
Makes for better flavor and also adds Vitamin C to the mix
5. Add honey, just enough to cover the other ingredients
Honey coats the throat, therefore giving relief when sore
6. Let it simmer on low fire for 30 minutes.
7. Let it cool for a bit before transferring to a jar or container.
Praying for everybody's wellness! :)
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