Yes, your herbalist gets sick too....

Hi all! I am currently getting over bronchitis. Everyone around me is coughing and hacking and sniffling and whatnot!!! I was bound to catch something! The only difference is, I healed myself naturally...
As soon as I felt the jaws of illness close in on me I went to bed. All I did was rest and drink water with lots of lemon, hot tea with lots of honey and my own bone broth. I did that for two days and then on day three I started to eat - very little. Drink is more important than food when ill so don't ever push the food. I started light with soups only. I took long, hot showers with eucalyptus oil sprinkled in so the vapors cleared my nose and lungs so I cold get out as much junk as possible while in the shower. 
Little by little I got better, added more foods, kept up with some fire cider and echinacea tincture.
I am feeling great now with only a residual cough.
Point being, you know you. I know I hate any OTC medicines and feel I do not need them. I took care of myself while I was sick and got over it much faster than most others dealing with winter illnesses.

Tips and hints when sick with cold/flu/bronchial issues:
1. Lots of fluids! Water with lemon, teas with honey and broth.
2. Lots of rest! It does a body good to not over do it when you are trying to heal. Let your body do its thing.
3. Keep boosting the immune system! Take extra elderberry or echinacea tinctures and also your fire cider. Lots of extra Vit. C and avoid sugar and dairy at all costs!
4. Hot showers! The steam is invaluable for bronchial issues, feeling free to add some drops or rosemary, mint, tea tree or eucalyptus oils to your shower (being careful not to put drops where you walk or stand so you do not slip).

Feel better!!!