2006-07-07 03:53:44 · 23 answers · asked by Myrt 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
It's a virus, so it pretty much has to run it's course anyway. The only thing that a doctor can do is treat the symptoms.
I would suggest a lot of fluids .... orange juice, chicken noodle soup etc. Get it cleaned out of your system faster.
2006-07-07 03:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by mom1025 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are not any cures even at the doctors office. The common cold is caused by a virus and we can not at this time reliably cure a virus. Having said that your body will with time take care of the problem so your main job is to stay comfortable, drink more fluids that are helpful than you normally would and do not spread the virus.
Take something over the counter that helps your symptoms so you can continue to function.
2006-07-07 11:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by IRISH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can't cure it,but you can help it go away faster. I take L-Lysine (500 MG) during a cold and if I feel like one might be coming on. It had worked everytime. I also take 3 Vitamin C 2 times a day everyday. Doctors say you can overdose on vitamin C, but not true, what ever your body doesn't use it gets rid of. I have been doing it for year and very healthy
L-Lysine an Essential amino acid, plays a key factor role in the makup of body Protiens. Necessary for production of antibodies, hormones and Enzymes
2006-07-07 11:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by christimarie2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't cure a cold and going to the doctor is pointless as the common cold is a virus and it would cost far too much to create then perscribe retrovirals for every sniffle. That's why you're told to take 2 asprin and drink plenty of fluids and wait it out.
2006-07-07 10:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An old doctor's remedy: take a hat and a bottle of booze (brandy is fine, bourbon or Canadian might be better) and a hat to bed. When you see two hats, start drinking chicken broth and orange juice. Sleep deeply. In 96 hours - or 4 days - the hangover will be gone and you'll be cold virus free!
2006-07-07 11:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is really nasty but if you can do it just once cold will be gone.
Take some of those Key Limes ( the real little ones)
Put in blender whole ( peelings too)
Tiny bit of water
Blend until smooth
Drink fast.
In bed for a few hours under covers to sweat it out and bam your up like a new person.
Never fails me.
2006-07-07 11:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by CYNDIITA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no medicine in the world to treat common cold.
If possible go to Yog class.
Common cold is due to excessive cough in the body. Try to eat less food. Avoid fatty and sweet foods. Add salads to your meals. Avoid sour foods, oils and milk or its' products.
2006-07-07 11:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by dbgyog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cold will be cured in about a week if you take stuff to cure it, and in about 7 days if you don't take anything to cure it.
2006-07-07 11:03:30 · answer #8 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a preventative, I take 1000cc tablet of Vitamin C every day and I have RARELY had a cold in five years. If you have one, I'd go to Wal-mart and get some Equate brand zinc lozenges. Those have really helped me.
2006-07-07 10:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by Tad Dubious 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can either wait 6 days or half a dozen days for the cure.
Time will cure it. Your immune system. Rest & drink liquids.
Let your body do the work.
2006-07-07 10:57:37 · answer #10 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋