Last year, my neighbor Dave caught the flu and refused to drink anything but iced cola. He ended up in bed for two extra days, miserable and crampy. Meanwhile, I sipped my lemon-honey water and watched three seasons of a bad reality show. I wasn’t perfectly fine, but I felt way less wrecked.
The point isn’t that my drink made me a superhero. The point is that small choices—like what you put in your mug—can make a bad day a little less terrible. And when you’re sick, “less terrible” is a huge win.
So next time the flu knocks on your door (or sneezes on your face), grab some warm water, lemon, and honey. Sip it slowly. Let it settle into your chest. You’re not just drinking something—you’re telling your body, “Hey, I’ve got your back.”
And honestly? That’s the best thing anyone can drink.
