Unfortunately, tis’ the season for the cold and flu bug! So our manic managed mom, Rachel Harris gets us prepared with how to stock up with the right remedies. If illness strikes, be ready to strike back with Rachel’s recommendations. To learn more please visit managedmoms.com
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00:00 All right, while the exact timeframe for cold and flu season may vary each year, December
00:06 to February is when flu activity really peaks.
00:09 Yeah, back in October, Manic Manage Mom, that's a mouthful, Rachel Harris, shared some tips
00:14 to keep your health in check.
00:16 And we're bringing those tips here again to remind you to stay healthy.
00:22 Cold and flu season can be brutal if you are not prepared with the right healthy habits.
00:27 So Manic Manage Mom, Rachel Harris is here to tell us about some unique items you need
00:33 to help protect your sickness and of course being sick.
00:38 But the Manic Manage Mom, Rachel Harris, or just you can say Ma.
00:44 You can say Ma.
00:45 And I know it's a tongue twister, but I love it.
00:48 Manic Manage.
00:49 Okay, so we're going to start with, you know, it's cold and flu season.
00:50 And if you have these things on hand, if illness strikes you, you can strike back.
00:55 You don't have to run to the store.
00:56 So this is what I do.
00:57 And I just got sick about a month ago with a bad sinus infection.
00:59 So I was reminded why I do this segment every year.
01:02 So let's start with my mantra.
01:04 I call it the dream routine.
01:06 It is D for de-stress, R for get your rest, E for eat well, you are what you eat, A for
01:12 stay active, you've got to exercise, and M for MD, get that annual physical.
01:16 When I follow this, most of the time, knock on wood, I stay pretty well.
01:19 So that's what I follow.
01:20 I love that.
01:21 That's a good way to remember.
01:22 That's so smart.
01:23 And what a great acronym.
01:24 Yeah, that's great.
01:25 Okay, so we're in the next thing.
01:26 So those tissues, smell those.
01:27 Why would I bring Kleenex or tissues?
01:31 Because they actually have vicks in them.
01:33 And I just discovered that when I had the sinus infection, so I added that.
01:36 Okay, chicken noodle soup.
01:37 Yes.
01:38 Mom was right.
01:39 You guys, I brought soup for the whole crew today.
01:41 So the thing about chicken noodle soup is there's properties in the chicken noodle that
01:46 helps to fend the nasal passages, which helps to break the mucus up out of the throat and
01:52 nose, right?
01:53 And also when you're sick, you don't feel hungry, but chicken noodle soup always tastes
01:56 good.
01:57 And I told, and I said, Rachel, I said, Rachel, Lexi needs to learn how to make chicken noodle
02:02 soup because of you.
02:03 Yes, because I'm a mom now.
02:04 So I need your, I need your recipe.
02:05 And if you make the perfect chicken noodle soup, your child will stay underneath your
02:09 finger for the rest of your life.
02:10 There you go.
02:11 See, very good tip.
02:12 All right, let's talk about sinus soothers.
02:14 Here's another thing I'd like you to smell.
02:16 So I found this years ago, it's K'Nep, but it's eucalyptus.
02:19 You can put it in your bath.
02:20 They have bath oil.
02:21 Oh, that smells so nice.
02:22 Just smelling it, you feel your sinuses open up straight.
02:25 And yes.
02:26 And again, I am a big fan of homeopathic medicine.
02:29 My mom raised me that way.
02:30 My favorite brand is Boron.
02:32 This is sinus calm.
02:34 And what I love about that, it relieves sinus pressure, nasal congestion, sinus headache,
02:39 but it's non-drowsy and it's a melt away tablet.
02:42 I brought these little tablets so you don't even need water.
02:45 So it's great for travel as well.
02:46 And you can get those at CVS, natural grocers, Whole Foods and Sprouts.
02:51 Great.
02:52 Yeah.
02:53 Okay.
02:54 Let's talk about sore throat solutions.
02:55 Boron also has a new product.
02:57 This is their Throat Calm Spray.
02:59 And I love that because it's made with plant-based ingredients, including echinacea.
03:04 It will not numb you and has a nice mint herbal flavor.
03:08 No artificial flavors, colors, or dyes.
03:10 You can get that at Amazon or at boronusa.com because it's so new, it hasn't even hit the
03:15 store shelves yet.
03:16 So we love that.
03:17 Oh, wow.
03:18 Okay.
03:19 Now being hosts, you're a singer, throat coat is the tea I always use.
03:22 I don't like how it tastes.
03:23 I don't either.
03:24 But it works.
03:25 It does work.
03:26 I'll admit.
03:27 Yeah.
03:28 If you're in a voice-demanding job.
03:29 Now, Manuka Honey.
03:30 And let me tell you something as a new mom.
03:32 Never give a baby, you might know this as a parent, a baby a year or under, never give
03:36 honey because it could cause botulism.
03:37 Wow.
03:38 I didn't know that.
03:39 New mom tip.
03:40 Thank you.
03:41 Yeah.
03:42 I'm so glad my kids are 30 and 26 now.
03:43 I know.
03:44 It gives so much easier, doesn't it?
03:45 Oh my goodness.
03:46 But Manuka Honey is going to cost you more.
03:48 But even my pediatrician knew about it for the older kids.
03:51 A spoonful of it if you start to feel bad or put it in that tea as well.
03:55 You will pay more but I do recommend Manuka Honey.
03:57 Interesting.
03:58 Okay.
03:59 Alright.
04:00 Skin smoothers because in the dry climate in the winter, our skin gets rough.
04:03 So I love this stuff.
04:05 It's called Calendula by Boron.
04:07 And it's a first aid ointment that promotes healing.
04:10 But I also use it for chapped lips.
04:13 And also if you're suffering from eczema, oatmeal packets, throw it in your bath.
04:17 And also some good old olive oil to smooth on your skin and your cuticles.
04:20 There it is.
04:21 Oh my goodness.
04:22 That's so smart.
04:23 I love that.
04:24 I love it.
04:25 And also the other part that I love that moms do.
04:28 Can you feel my forehead, mom?
04:29 Can you just feel my forehead?
04:30 Yeah.
04:31 And we do it like this.
04:32 See?
04:33 Lexi is now in the mom club.
04:34 The back of the hand.
04:35 The back of the hand.
04:36 Alright.
04:37 Rachel, where can people find all the information?
04:38 I've got all the links at managedmoms.com on my blog.
04:40 Thanks for having me and you guys be well.
04:41 Tis the season, unfortunately.
04:42 Ma, can I get some more soup?
04:43 Ma!
04:44 We need some more chicken noodle soup, mom.
04:45 Alright.
04:46 Stick around.
04:47 We'll be right back after this.
04:48 This is really good, though.
04:49 This is really good.
04:50 This is really good.
04:51 This is really good.
04:51 I'm going to get some more.
04:52 I'm going to get some more.
04:53 I'm going to get some more.
04:54 I'm going to get some more.
04:55 I'm going to get some more.
04:56 I'm going to get some more.
04:57 I'm going to get some more.