The great flu-like virus that is hitting my little corner of the world has struck me down.

Yuck.

What’s a girl to do?

Beauty takes a way-back seat when I’m ill, as I’m sure it does for many people.

Yet, a little self care is in order:

·        First—sleep and rest

·        Stay warm and ward off those chills! I don my fuzzy robe, cuddle duds, socks, slippers and a warm blanket

·        Liquids—lots of liquids: I avoid coffee on these days since my stomach has been rocky. Herbal tea is soothing. I also recommend my latest health concoction of hot water, half a lemon’s worth of juice, a little Himalayan salt and a spoon of honey. This seems to soothe my sore throat and help calm the cough.

·        Ibuprofen and/or Tylenol every 4 hours or so to relieve the headache and body pains

·        Light meals—Mrs. Grass chicken soup, toast or bagel with a bit of jam or light butter; applesauce and Greek yogurt; seltzer water

·        A hot shower to steam and warm oneself

·        Moisturizer to calm the face after loads of nose blowing

That is my recipe for getting through this nasty virus!

Today I was feeling about 85% whole—enough to get some quick errands done and then I came home and sat.

And that is that.

Stay healthy!