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| Four Seasons Hemet Herald | April 2015 | 10 Health Matters BEREAVEMENT GROUP: An eight week bereavement group will be April 14 through June 2 in the Lodge Conference Room. Classes will be 10 to 11:30 am and are free to everyone. The group is open to all who have experienced the death of a loved one regardless of when the death occurred. Classes will be facilitated by Linda Caricato Capps, MS Certified Grief Counselor of the Hemet Hospice Volunteers For more information and to register, call (951) 766-9629, ext. 3087. Inland Empire Hospice soon to be… What to Eat and Drink When You're Sick: Certain foods can irritate a sore throat, and other foods can cause an upset stomach. But it's important to eat foods that will keep the immune system strong so it can continue to fight off the flu virus. Here are the best foods to eat when you have the flu: Chicken noodle soup. Yes, mom's homemade chicken soup can actually help your body fight off the flu. Studies have shown that hot chicken soup can thin the mucus that lies in the mouth and throat, particularly if the soup is loaded with spices like pepper and garlic. The movement of white blood cells can also increase after eating a bowl of chicken soup. Garlic: This pungent spice can boost the immune system and relieve congestion. Chili peppers: Adding a slice or two of chili pepper to your meal can open up your nasal passages and help you breathe better. Ginger: Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and helps the body produce interferon, a virus fighter. When you're not eating, suck on cough drops or throat lozenges, it's a good way to relieve a sore throat. If you don't have either of those handy, a piece of hard candy will work just as well. Keeping the throat moist is also important and drinking plenty of fluids can do just that. Juice, hot tea, water and sports drinks are all flu-friendly, but stay away from drinks that contain caffeine. They can act as a diuretic and dehydrate you. Home Remedies for Symptom Relief Eating and drinking foods that boost your immune system are the first steps to getting your body back on track, but they aren't the only things you can do. Here's a list of other home remedies that you can use to relieve your flu symptoms: To relieve a stuffy nose, try inhaling an aromatic steam. To make an aromatic steam, add two teaspoons of chopped ginger to a pot of steaming water. You can drape a towel around your head while leaning over the steam to really get the steam flowing through your nasal passages. Inhaling steam from a hot shower can also open up the nasal passages. Read more at www.symptomfind. com/health/home-remedies-for-the-flu. For any questions or a needs assessment visit please contact Jennifer Trebler at (951) 663-1060. Current Financials: The total assets balance is $4,964,067.76. This includes reserve assets of $3,645,414.07. Total liabilities at this time are $127,246.77. The total equity of $1,191,406.92 is a surplus balance. Financial Report