Tonics?

faithcecilia

I feel a real old lady asking this:o but does anyone use a tonic when recovering from illness? I usually bounce back pretty well but am struggling getting over pneumonia and my energy levels are rock bottom so any suggestions would be appreciated.

The illness itself is being monitored by the doctor, of course, so I stress I am not after advice re a medical condition, just feeling shattered while recovering. Thanks.

ERICS_MUM

Great question, I'd like to know this too. My sister and hubby have had nasty flu/colds/chest infections since mid-Nov amd just can't shake them off. They are now very rundown and need a "pick-me-up".

Bronnie

I always get Minadex tonic for my DD if she's a bit run down after illness etc. I never used to believe in tonics, but my mum bought it for her once when she was little and the boost it gave her was amazing and quick.

She's 22 now and still takes it from time to time even now if she needs a pick-me-up. I don't know whether it's the iron content that helps or what, but it's well worth the money for occasional short-term use. You can probably get just adult versions, I think Seven Seas make one, but she finds the flavour of Minadex palatable and the adult dose is 10ml x 3 times a day so it hits the spot rapidly.

http://www.boots.com/en/Minadex-Tonic-200ml_2323/?CAWELAID=334479077&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engines-_-Google%20Base-_---_-Minadex%20Tonic%20%20200ml

There's this one too, although it's for adults and kids too and the dose is still 30ml per day for adults, so wouldn't be much cheaper.

http://www.boots.com/en/Metatone-Original-Flavour-Tonic-500ml_2321/

All on 3 for 2 in Boots anyway.


ETA There's always the OS pick me up drink of a raw egg beaten in a glass of sherry.......anyone??!

Hope you feel better soon, take it easy!

glowgirl_2

ETA There's always the OS pick me up drink of a raw egg beaten in a glass of sherry.......anyone??!

Good advice Bronnie, I might pick some of that up tomorrow for dd:) is the above really real? My mother used to make me have this each morning before school:eek:I just though she was mad dont tell me she was right:rotfl:

faithcecilia

I think I might stick with a bought tonic rather than the egg one thanks!:eek:

Savvy_Sue

chocolate? apparently it's good for a persistent cough.

sofababe

glowgirl wrote: »

Good advice Bronnie, I might pick some of that up tomorrow for dd:) is the above really real? My mother used to make me have this each morning before school:eek:I just though she was mad dont tell me she was right:rotfl:

Your Mum sent you off to school with a glass of sherry inside you?!?!?! I love that!!! :rotfl:

j.e.j.

Have you tried Floradix? I used to take it when I was feeling run down. You can get it in Holland and Barrett or health food shops.

glowgirl_2

sofababe wrote: »

Your Mum sent you off to school with a glass of sherry inside you?!?!?! I love that!!! :rotfl:

lol, sometimes it was ginger wine:rotfl:

faithcecilia

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

chocolate? apparently it's good for a persistent cough.

Really?? I'm so desperate I'll try anything!:rotfl:

faithcecilia

glowgirl wrote: »

lol, sometimes it was ginger wine:rotfl:

Now that definately sounds one to try too...but no raw egg!