I had to call in sick to work today. I’m really upset about it. I woke up with a fever and feeling miserable. Harper wondered into our room after Scott left for work– also running a fever. Two hours later Addi woke up and was ghost white. She felt like she was going to be sick.
Because I’m a mom, I don’t get to just lay around and rest. I keep sitting and taking breaks in between dishes, laundry, cooking, etc. because I’m really struggling to breathe. I snapped a quick picture of all of my arsenal that I pull out when I’m sick. Most of it also gets used for the kids. I figured I’d share while I’m sitting and eating.
First of all, I’ll share what’s not pictured–
I took a detox bath to help with the body aches. I used lavender epsom salts and Indian healing clay in the bath tub. It’s important to drink a lot of water when you do any sort of detox. I also take a multivitamin every day along with prebiotics and probiotics.
Amazing Grass Green Superfood– these effervescent tablets dissolve in water. It’s an easy way to pack in more greens and nutrients to help fight off illness.
Nuun Hydration– These are a REALLY good alternative to gatorade. It’s not full of garbage ingredients. Liquid IV is another one I really love. It really helps with hydration.
Sambucol elderberry syrup— this is our go-to when we feel anything coming on. All of the kids take this without any issues. Some of them don’t love the sugar free kind. There are also gummies if your kiddos would prefer those.
Oscillococcinum– All of us use this also. It’s good for kids ages 2 and up. I haven’t used this a ton (thanks to not being sick very often anymore), but so far I’m a fan. It is supposed to help with aches, fever, chills, and fatigue. Between the detox bath and this, I’m feeling quite a bit better than I was this morning. And, that is without tylenol or motrin!
Congaplex– This is the only thing that only I do. This is something that you can take when you feel something coming on. I felt off all week, and am kicking myself for not taking this right away. This help support your immune system.
Essential Oils– Thieves oil is ALWAYS my go-to for supporting our immune systems. I have it diffusing in every single room right now. I also have a roller bottle of thieves, oregano, and lemon that we roll on our feet and spines. Tummygize is awesome for little upset tummies. Addi put some on her belly this morning, and she started feeling much better. Snifflease is another favorite. It helps unclog stuffy noses and support their respiratory systems. The girls know that these oils help and will ask for specific things.
Obviously, I do take and give fever reducers if they are needed. But, I always try to support our bodies the way that God made them as often as possible.
What are some tricks that you keep up your sleeve? Is there anything that I am missing?