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cold, cold season, getting sick, health, hot tea, oranges, staying healthy, Vitamin C
Like so many who stand in front of a class and teach getting sick is part of the course. After all when you are surrounded by pupils, no matter what the age, you’re bound to pick up a few bacteria and viruses, no matter how often you wash your hands.
Yesterday, as I was explaining how to create templates, I felt that unwelcome tickle at the back of my throat. As I took a sip of hot tea, my constant companion when I lecture is a flask filled with herbal tea, I had the sudden realisation that cold season is back.
Since I don’t have the time to get sick right now I decided to try and take it easy for the next few days, drink lots of fluids and make sure my vitamin C intake is high. After all we all know the best way to get rid of those pesky germs is to stay warm, hydrate and rest.
So as soon as I got home I put on a pair of woolly socks, cuddled up in my shawl and spent a few hours avoiding my desk while drinking honeyed tea and eating a few oranges. And I have to say I think it may have done the trick for now as today I feel so much better, the tickle is gone and I hope it stays away.
jensinewall 
I swear by ‘Emergen-C’ a powder you mix with water that has 1,000 unites of C, + 7 B vitamins, antionidants & electrolytes. Dr. told me about it more than 20 yrs ago. If you don’t have it in Ireland, let me know and I’ll send you a box of packets to try out. Comes in many flavors, my favorite is raspberry! Stay well . . .
thanks so much – I will just stocked up on vitamin c (oranges ) never heard of Emergen C – do they have lemon falvour?
PS was in touch with Laurence meeting him Monday. You stay well too!