Strep Throat?? No thank you!

        This week in my neighborhood everyone started getting strep. Having an immune deficiency makes me more likely to get sick so naturally I thought what are some ways I can prevent myself from getting sick? I searched the web and Pinterest and just about everything and really I don't have all of the skills and tools necessary to treat this but here are 5 home remedies that are easy and helpful!!

1) Wash, wash, wash! Seriously I cannot stress this enough. No matter what you do wash your hands. Before anything, after anything, just wash your hands. If you do end up getting sick make sure to throw out your toothbrush, and keep anything you put your mouth to separate from others to keep the germs from spreading.

2) Vicks works magic. Vicks is a wonderful thing and I don't know how or why it works but it does wonders! Every night before you go to bed, slather the stuff on. But some in your feet, neck, nose, and throat. If you can handle it wear it all day, loosing things up. Also bonus tip: if you have a candle warmer heat up some Vicks in there so you smell the goodness! 

3) gargle salt water. Morning and night even  if you don't have a sore throat, gargle! Okay maybe not morning and night. Once a day should suffice! Put in some nice sea salt in a cup of warm water. It will soothe your tonsils and kill bad bacteria!

4) have a hot drink. Another great way to soothe the throat is too have a nice warm drink. Have some herbal tea, or even hot chocolate {ooh or some apple cider!}. If you don't have any of those or you are looking for something stronger, heat up some warm water, add honey, and lemon. Once again it will soothe and kill the nasty bacteria.

5) drink some water! I know it's obvious but it really is so good for you! Drinking lots of water will flush out your system. No more bacteria and bad germs. You will benefit from the hydration too so you can go wrong!

        I hope no one gets sick during the cold months! If you have any more ideas comment below and let me know! Also if this was helpful please share! Stay healthy!!

xoxo, Sarah