Old fashioned pick me up

So I’m coming at this from a different angle for your old fashioned tonic. It’s not supplements, vitamins or meds.

Here in my country - especially my state - there is an alcoholic drink that is very good and popular - called an Old Fashioned. (I’m not much of an alcohol consumer but I’ve tried this. 👍🏼)

It can be made with bourbon, whisky or brandy. And it’s a sweeter drink you can customize to your tastes:
• 2 tsp simple syrup (or can use sugar cubes)
• dash of orange bitters (to taste)
• 2 oz (shots) of bourbon
• lots of ice in the glass
• one orange peel
• one whole maraschino or cocktail cherry
Stir it all up and sip. That is if you like a good cocktail now and then.

Be careful if you are still on pain meds, you probably don’t want alcohol - but people enjoy drinking anyway.🤷🏼‍♀️ This is totally up to you as you may not drink at all!

But it made me laugh when I saw the original post - “this lady needs an Old Fashioned!”
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I'd just suggest that you take one of the A-Z vitamin and mineral tablets every day and also a Boots Max strength omega oil capsule (fish oils and similar). Possibly better to take them all the time rather than take a tonic to give you a boost?

how about this for a double good thing? This is a definite pick me up in this house and also uses up food in a good way and does not waste it. What is it? Right take one banana that is going a bit brown, peel and I use a corn on the cob bowl but anything will do. cut a line down the length of banana, add a little orange juice - fine from a carton - and a little brown sugar . (I dont keep sugar but bring home the little packs you are given with your coffee. Depending on the size 1 or two sugars spread along the banana) Then look in the cupboard and take your pick. A little rum, or brandy or the last drops of some liqueur. Pour over banana and put in the microwave for about a minute. well just look at it and see if it needs a little longer. They go mad if you want with a small amount of cream to give you the most cheering little treat whilst using up odd things. Very warming . I dont keep a lot of sweet stuff in as am diabetic but if I have unexpected visitors they make a great dessert. (You might need to try out one or two to check that you have the right recipe! After all you wont be driving. Cheers !

I was put on to Sambuccol after a nasty bout of Covid - found it a brilliant pick-me-up. Boots sometimes have it on offer (3 for the price of 2). I'd highly recommend it.

Best wishes. Glass of sherry and some quality chocs. Take care and best wishes for a good recovery

I am taking Vogel's Echinaforce echinacea drops which support the immune system.
I can remember asking my GP to recommend a tonic but he didn't. My mother years ago used to take Sanatogen. Don't know if still available.

To be honest, Lesley60, in a situation like this I think you need a two pronged attack to support your mental and physical health.

Taking a supplement should be okay but if you are on any medication you should really check with your GP before taking anything - even vitamins and minerals can react with medication.

Try to think of things that you can do that will bring you pleasure to support your mental health - a big mug of hot chocolate by the fire, a good book or film, music, send yourself a bunch of your favourite flowers, a nook in the garden where you can sit amongst the flowers, a hobby, a phone call to a friend. Plan a little something for each day to look forward to. Not being able to move around easily gets depressing and saps your strength eventually

Hope your foot is better soon.

It might seem slightly off topic but when I injured one if my toes badly *by dropping a full tube of shower gel on my bare foot) the pharmacist suggested I take strong Vitamin C tablets as they increase blood flow to the extremities and take inflammation away promoting healing. They might be worth a try. Good luck.

My mum used to swear by Metatone. Hope you find something to help.