Filipina Soul

I have a very bad houseguest that overstayed it’s welcome but won’t leave just yet. Mr. Cough and Mrs. Colds decided to play tricks on my family and now we’re hacking, snorting and sneezing.

Since my kids can’t take cold medicines yet, I’m trying the Filipino approach to cold remedies that I remember my mom doing when I got sick as a child. Vicks vapor rub always soothes at night, and a gurgle of salt and warm water does wonder for the sore throat. Chicken arroz caldo (rice soup recipe) is loved as much as the chicken sopas (noodle soup). Now if only I can find a hilot (masseuse; Filipino healing spa massage) I think we’ll be on our way to wellness.

So, pardon the inconsistent posting while I attend to my family and get us back in better health. Meantime, maybe you want to share your family’s secrets to better health, the comments are waiting.