Anything to help with a cold?

[Surasanji]

I've got a bit of a nasty flu/cold. Its been maybe 2-3 days.

Anyone have any 'Alternative' methods of healing? Herbs, teas, anything without too much in the way of un-natural chemicals.

I'll take all advice! I'm sick as a dog and its gotten to the point that I just want to be more comfortable.

So, my friends, who's got the cure for what ails me?!

 

[butterflyboogie]

home remedies

If you can get a lozenge with zinc in it, here in the US there is one called COLD EZE, it helps with the runny nose. Hot tea with lemon always helps.

 

[chayton]

I always do a hot rum toddy (or a couple) and go to bed. The combination of heat and alcohol seems to help somewhat, especially if you've got a bit of a fever/chills. Another thing is a long soak in a hot tub. Or you could combine the two and do a long soak in a hot rum toddy?

I hope you find something that works and start feeling better.

 

[azzagirt]

I can recommend a cup of green leaf tea with lemon and manuka honey twice a day.

And if a sore throat put a teaspoon of manuka honey in a cup and blend with a touch of hot water and gargle as often as you can. Also garlic tablets and Olive Leaf Extract ( for well being ). Works wonders for me. Manuka is expensive though. Ranges between $25. and $80.00 (depending on grading ) for a 500 gram jar..Well worth it for me though...

Good Luck..

 

[chuchu59]

I've got a bit of a nasty flu/cold. Its been maybe 2-3 days.

Anyone have any 'Alternative' methods of healing? Herbs, teas, anything without too much in the way of un-natural chemicals.

I'll take all advice! I'm sick as a dog and its gotten to the point that I just want to be more comfortable.

So, my friends, who's got the cure for what ails me?!

Ha! It's not exactly a cold for me but I have been ill for 2 months and I have lost part of my smell sense. The doc is unable to do anything so maybe I need to wait till the weather gets warmer. Ever been hospitalised in the summer of 2010 I hadnt been ill for a good year and a half so serves me right.

Usually pills work for me but not this time. Hope you get well soon buddy.

 

[taysh075]

Aghhh, how many millions would someone make if they found a cure for the dreaded cold. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of a cure. Best thing is keeping your fluids up and plenty of rest. If you don't rest, they tend to stick around for longer.

Like a couple of the posts above, I find hot water with some honey and lemon juice in it help soothe the throat and gets some fluid into you. If you have a temperature I do recommend some paracetamol as this reduces fever and helps with flu like body aches (it is a drug though and I know you were after natural remedies). If sore throat, also good to gargle warm salt water or warm water with dissolved aspirin. Eucalyptus or vapour rub is good for the chest and helps breathing easier. A hot shower can help loosen up the mucus in your lungs for coughing problems. No other solutions except riding it out unfortunately. Hope your feel better soon.

 

[ksech]

I know this sounds weird, but it really works! Put vapor rub on your feet and put socks on. Climb into bed. Off to sleep you go. Also, make sure you get plenty of fluids, especially if you are running a fever (you don't want to dehydrate). Homemade chicken noodle soup! If you smoke, extra vitamin C.

PM BingoT (he's a RT nurse, he may have some other suggestions )

 

[immortality]

orange juice with boiled water cooled but still warm, works every time

 

[butterflyboogie]

manuka

I have heard more and more good things about thus product. I recently saw a video on Dr Oz. What all do you use it for?

 

[butterflyboogie]

Mike and Molly

Have you ever saw the show Mike and Molly? Mike got the flu in one episode and his mom actually rubbed this on his feet...hmmm...that may actually work...thanks!!

 

[immortality]

I have heard more and more good things about thus product. I recently saw a video on Dr Oz. What all do you use it for?

My mum takes a glass of boiling water with 1 spoonful of manuka honey every day, she has bowel problems, but alas I don't think it's making a difference, maybe she should just take it with cold water, I wonder, does anyone know if boiling water makes the honey less potent?

 

[Perc]

Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I start taking one Vitamin C, two Garlic pills, and two Echinacea pills each day until the cold is gone. I also try to add garlic to everything I eat.

I do the same for a few days when others around me start getting sick. I've been doing that for a while now and I rarely get colds, when I do they are usually mild and don't last long.

 

[slotplayer]

Whenever I feel a cold coming on, I start taking one Vitamin C, two Garlic pills, and two Echinacea pills each day until the cold is gone. I also try to add garlic to everything I eat.

I do the same for a few days when others around me start getting sick. I've been doing that for a while now and I rarely get colds, when I do they are usually mild and don't last long.

Garlic is real good. I do the same but with onions, usually on pizza.

I know the post was after the fact but this is my preventive measure.
I immeadiately wash my hands whenever I comeback from the market or any store and I grab the stores door handle on the bottom or top with 2 fingers and I always use a coin to press ATM/debit buttons and I hardly get sick.

The 24 gas station up the street has a variety store and its quite small, in the winter months its a nesting ground for the bug but I've managed to not get sick doing it this way.

Of course now that I've said this, I'll be sick as a dog tomorrow.

 

[Jasminebed]

Lots of fluids, lots of rest.

Flat gingerale or tea made with ginger will soothe an upset tummy. Some petroleum jelly on your nose so you don't rub it raw from wiping it.

And watch a funny movie! Laughter is an immune booster.

 

[Richtree7]

Not herbal but I swear by 'Alka Seltzer Plus'....especially if you can take it before the cold takes hold.
Works for me every time. (knock on wood)

 

[BingoT]

Garlic because it contains allicin & it help prevent colds & Flu
And drink Vitamin C & just rest.
Cook with Garlic in everything you cook & make sure it's fresh garlic & not that fake crap lol
They do come in a tab form & you can take it daily if you like.
And if you have BingoT's Homemade chicken soup you will be on your feet in no time.

I make a great chicken soup
Chicken Soup for the Winter
Get a Perdue chicken roaster 7 to 8 pounds Clean it very good lol before you put it in the pot.
Fill a 5 to 6 Gal pot to the top with chicken in.
Boil and take the &%^%$ off the top of the pot (Maybe 2 times)
Cook it until the chicken is cooked.
Add a little water just to bring it almost to the top of the pot.
(After all the stuff is in the pot)
Take chicken out and if you want to let it cool that is fine or take the chicken apart if hot.
With all them juice's in the pot add your Veggies
Celery one good stock
Onions 3 to 4 mid size

Carrots I use a bag of them just use to your liking.
Some people add a little corn I do it sometimes.
Garlic to your liking because I use a lot lol
1 can of Tomato sauce 15 oz
2 cans of diced Tomato 30 oz total
1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese
A pinch of sea salt

As that cooks make your meatballs
In a pot of hot water add your meatballs
2 pounds of meat
Garlic
a pinch of sea salt
1 cup of bread crumbs
2 to 3 eggs
1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese
Mix and make bit size meatballs
Add to pot and cook
Rinse in cold water

Make two pounds of pasta The small tube type

Add the meatballs to the soup and add escaroll one or two bunches And cook
You can add the pasta or keep it to the side.

This make a lot for you to freeze

 

[azzagirt]

Manuka

I have heard more and more good things about thus product. I recently saw a video on Dr Oz. What all do you use it for?

I and my family have used Manuka for 12 years now ranging from all sorts of skin irritations, burns , scar tissue healing, sore throats, insect bites and stings. Many many things. I love this stuff. You can google Manuka you will be amazed to see how interesting this particular honey from New Zealand is......

 

[Realitybitez]

I know this sounds weird, but it really works! Put vapor rub on your feet and put socks on. Climb into bed. Off to sleep you go. Also, make sure you get plenty of fluids, especially if you are running a fever (you don't want to dehydrate). Homemade chicken noodle soup! If you smoke, extra vitamin C.

PM BingoT (he's a RT nurse, he may have some other suggestions )

Yup! I used to do that with my kids when they were little. Rub a bit of vicks (or vapour rub) on their feet, and some on their chest (mixed with vaseline when they were smaller) Straight vicks when they were older. I'd swear by it for colds.

Couple of tablespoons of vicks (or vapour rub) in a bowl of boiling hot water. Put your head over it, towel over your head and inhale. Clears the nose and chest. Good stuff!


Oh and myself being a smoker, methol ciggarettes when Im down with a cold

PS: They sell Vicks in our country. I have seen vapour rub around though, Im pretty sure, its the same or a very similar product. I would totally swear by vicks for colds

 

[Surasanji]

Thanks!

Still sick- as it turns out I picked up a case of acute Bronchitus. Wozah!

However, I will certainly be taking some of those awesome advice for general health!

I think I'll be getting a massage soon, as well. Always been a big advocate of massage for health! I know I always feel better!

Lots of fluids has been my thing, it seems to work.

Awesome advice though, guys! Thanks again!

 

[SAunnyS72]

I was gonna say, there is absolutely nothing like a nice chicken soup to fix a cold and that I make a mean soup and I was gonna put the recipe on here... But BingoT beat me to it lol

Hope you feel better

 

[chayton]

I had a terrible sinus cold awhile back, my poor nose was so red and sore it was actually keeping me from sleeping. I had a tube of Blistex sitting here so I thought I'd give it a shot, squeezed some onto my finger and smeared it on and it helped right away - and the next day my nose didn't hurt at all.

 

[Seventh777]

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[Surasanji]

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I've been on that for a while!

You need to be really careful taking that one, just in case your kids are born with the heads of golden retrievers.

You also shouldn't taunt the medicine.