Not sure when Dr M will pop in Fiona.
My grandmother always used to say ‘feed a cold, starve a fever’ which is more or less what your body tells you.
So long as fluids are taken ++ the body usually sorts itself out of minor problems doesn’t it. Of course for major illnesses some medical/surgical intervention will be needed.
Overall I think you are right though 🙂

Hope you begin to feel better sylvestra–and along those lines my great granny was a chicken soup guru and wow now I see research is showing scientific evidence that in fact chicken soup is a great cure and restorative.We are in summertime down this way (so no colds) but regardless have decided to make up some batches for the freezer–then always have dinner on a fast night if I am caught short, there are no excuses to reach for’ not so wise’ choices. Have put different flavouring in each batch–curry, herbs, mint–so it doesn’t get too boring. And come winter will make it a regular lunch. Love my slow cooker it is my fast day friend.
go well and treat yourself kindly–like snuggle up with a good book

It takes top shelf malt whisky–so hope you are treating yourself there!! I knew my straight whiskys were serving a purpose, they are not recreational at all.
I like your granny–such a wise woman