It's no fun to spend a weekend coughing, sniffling and watching bad movies...which is what I did a few days ago. While I'm definitely glad that my cold is over with before Christmas, I would have loved to do more to prevent getting sick in the first place. In between coughs, I logged on the 'net in an effort to find reliable information (I know) about some good preventative cold-fighting measures, especially in light of the fact that flu season is just beginning. In my virtual travels, I discovered the weekly blog of "The Gourmet Nutritionist", Tina Ruggiero, MS, RD.
One of her most recent posts talks about ways to fight the flu naturally, though a strategic diet plan. Check out that entry -- and loads of other great info -- at The Voice of Reason.
I'm glad you're feeling better.