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“Today I’m going again with the hot toddy,” she explained as she poured the whisky, before continuing: “Someone’s told me to add turmeric (which I don’t like much!) Any other remedies gratefully received.”<\/p>\n
Lemon is believed by many to be a natural cold and flu remedy, as it is said to ease nasal congestion and sore throats, while the Vitamin C it contains can also treat symptoms.<\/p>\n
Cinnamon-infused water is also believed to have many of the same properties and is packed with cold-busting antioxidants.<\/p>\n
Further footage displayed the star pouring her homemade remedy into a cup as she sat alongside “Nurse Maggie” in bed.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Doctor Amir Khan was among those showing sympathy for Ruth’s predicament, taking to the comments section to say he hopes she gets well soon.<\/p>\n @lizella62 added: “Old fashioned bone broth soup is the best remedy for a cold or flu. Full of anti inflammatory goodness. Grandma really did know best!”<\/p>\n Ruth had been able to drag herself out of bed for long enough to act on recommendations to prepare exactly that, and she shared a video of herself creating it.<\/p>\n However, one fan, @binglemac, quipped: “Could Eamonn not have made you this, darling?”<\/p>\n Meanwhile, others suggested she try “ginger and lemon tea with a sliver of ginger” and “steam inhalations with eucalyptus oil” to get her decongested and back to the world of TV in no time.<\/p>\n @townietocountry wrote: “I hope you\u2019re better soon. Homemade chicken soup is one of the best things you can have!”<\/p>\n @rebecca_barnes_forbes playfully joked: “Get better soon Ruth\u2026 is that an Irish Hot Toddy? See you when you wake in a couple of days then!”<\/p>\n
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