[jyl]

Art, you reminded me, the feel-better of last resort for me in flu periods is a hot bath. No matter how terrible I feel, soaking in a hot bath makes me feel better, long enough to get into bed and fall asleep. Hot shower is okay but sometimes just standing up is too achy and dizzy.

Otherwise, I also drink gallons of water and, if I have the energy to make it, hot tea and broth-like soup. I never seem to have Theraflu around when I need it, so make do with whatever we have - Tylenol and so on.

On the "breaking a fever" thing, sounds like others do it too.

Now, what about the "starve a cold, feed a fever" saying, or is it the other way around?

I don't get this one. Colds and flus don't affect my appetite all that much, I still want to eat, although nothing too challenging. Sushi not welcome.