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Top 5 Must Have Comforts for Cold/Flu Season

Published: Jan 13, 2016 Updated: Feb 23, 2020 Joanna

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It's that time of the year when it seems that every corner you turn somebody is sneezing, sniffling, coughing, or complaining of a sore throat. We have been extremely lucky this year, because out of the four of us in our family, only Kayla has been sick.

Thankfully she was only sick for a very short period of time, and it didn't make the rounds through the house like it normally does. Even though we have been lucky this year when it comes to getting sick, we never let our guard down, because it is cold and flu season, and everyone is susceptible to germs.

Being sick is miserable, and I like to have several items on hand for when sickness hits. Besides medication, these are my Top 5 Must Have Comforts for Cold/Flu Season.

  • Bigelow Tea - to stay hydrated and to help sooth sore throats
  • Peppermint Essential Oil - to help clear nasal passages
  • Theives Essential Oil - to kill those germs
  • Tissues - for runny noses
  • Chicken Noodle Soup - for simple nutrition

Now, let me explain why these are my favorites! Bigelow Tea is nothing new to our family, we discovered it years ago when I was sick. A lady that I worked with told me to go and purchase Bigelow Tea, I think then it was green tea at the time.

However, she told me to add juice from a freshly squeezed lemon, shaved fresh ginger, and honey. You know what? It was so soothing on my sore throat, and I could only manage to swallow liquids, and the warmth made my throat at the moment feel so good.

We've been hooked ever since, and I always make sure to have it during cold and flu season! It's just one of those things that works double time, soothing a sore throat while keeping you hydrated.

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I love that Bigelow Tea is made with carefully selected ingredients so I know that our family is only getting the best. I love that with their lemon teas, (we really enjoy Lemon Ginger) they grow their lemons in the USA to ensure that it meets the FDA and USDA standards.  I love when ingredients are locally grown and resourced. It makes me feel good about what I'm giving my family.

The peppermint and thieves essential oils are another important part of our comforts during the cold and flu season. We use peppermint to clear nasal passages in a cinch. One whiff of the bottle and at times your sinuses will open right up! Or you can dilute it with your carrier oil and rub a bit on your chest to help you breath.

Thieves to kill those germs!  I like to diffuse it when one of us is sick, or we've been around someone that was sick. I have even been known, with strep or just a sore throat to place one drop in my Bigelow Tea. The cinnamon flavor goes perfectly with the hints of cinnamon and licorice in the Lemon Ginger Tea. (make sure that your essential oil can be ingested before trying this out!)

Tissues are self explanatory! They are also the  item that we usually forget to grab at the store, so I always make sure to keep a box on hand. And then we have chicken noodle soup, because it's full of chicken, vegetables, and nutrition. It's easy on the tummy, and usually when your not wanting to eat, it brings you back to childhood, and you can manage to take it in.

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There you have my Top 5 Must Have Comforts for Cold/Flu Season! Make sure to grab your Bigelow Tea the next time your in Walmart, because you never know when sickness is going to strike, and you want to be prepared. It's easily found on the aisle with the tea.

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I mentioned that one of our favorites was Lemon Ginger, but Bigelow Tea has lots of other tempting flavors that you can give a try! Head over and check them out; let us know which one is your favorite!

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Comments

  1. JanetGoingCrazy says

    January 14, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I haven't tried the Lemon Ginger yet, but I do love Bigelow tea. I bet this one doesn't disappoint either. These are all great items to have on hand for cold and flu season. [client]

    • Joanna says

      January 15, 2016 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Janet! The Lemon Ginger is so good, even when you aren't sick!

  2. Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    January 18, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    Oooh, I love those soothing cold/flu winter drinks! I love Bigelow tea but haven't tried this yet - will definitely have to, as it sounds like a powerhouse combo!

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

    • Joanna says

      January 19, 2016 at 11:50 am

      It's definitely a powerful combo!

  3. Debbie says

    January 20, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    This is so useful, especially this winter. Thanks for sharing!

    • Joanna says

      January 20, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Your welcome Debbie! I hope that you and your family stay well, and if not, I hope my list of comforts help!

  4. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    January 20, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    It wasn't until this pregnancy that I really got into decaffeinated/herbal tea. So tasty! The lemon ginger sounds amazing!

    • Joanna says

      January 21, 2016 at 8:50 am

      The lemon and ginger is such a great combo!

  5. Miz Helen says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    I love hot tea and have a cup of hot tea every afternoon. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    • Joanna says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:02 pm

      Hot tea is a perfect afternoon pick me up.

  6. Andresen says

    October 09, 2016 at 9:19 am

    This is so useful, my immune system is very weak, SO maybe this will cover it. Thanks for sharing!

    • Joanna says

      October 11, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Hope this works well for you!

  7. @Holistic Desk says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    The flu epidemic has been pretty bad this year in the US. So many kids had the flu, they shut down the school to disinfect the classrooms. I did not know Bigelow had tea with probiotics. That will help with both nausea and diarrhea. The is a very helpful post.

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