Tippy Tuesday: Therapeutic Tea

A while back, my lil' Sis told me she likes to put cough drops in her tea when she isn't feeling up to par.  I don't really prefer cough drops, so I tried what I do love: Ricola (original flavor).  Oh my goodness!

Not only does it make for a great tasting tea, but it soothes everything it touches.  And to breathe in the steam from a Ricola cup of tea is just amazing to my sinuses and well-being.  I've found that Lipton tea is a great backdrop, and I let the Ricola drop melt about half-way.  It's easy to adjust the flavor of both tea and Ricola by simply removing each when you desire.  Try it!

Tippy Tuesday

Today's tip is short and sweet. And will give part of the reason I haven't posted in a bit. Holidays and then ill health. Yum.

Things I've found that dramatically help a really sore throat:

-Campbells old fashioned chicken noodle soup (not the new chunky kind) and saltine crackers. Oh, the warmth and the salt!
-Chamomile tea. Feels so warm and soothing going down, almost like it lubricates your throat. Too bad I ran out of my high quality straight-from-England tea bags. Matt said he can get me more soon... ;-)
-Ricola's honey herb cough drops. Tasty and quite soothing, also a lubricating feeling.

Turns out, the natural ways do work. Chicken noodle soup, hot tea (esp herbal), and honey/herbs. God knew what He was creating back in the day! But if I do end up needing meds, I'm thankful He gave man the knowledge to come up with them. :-)