2006-09-19 09:20:49 · 19 answers · asked by Tucker C 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Fluids and Vitamin C. Lots of fruits and fluids. You have to increase your immunity. Common cold is caused by virus so your immune system should have more strength and drink a lot to wash the virus faster. Warm drinks, warm soup and keeping yourself warm are what will help you a lot to minimize nasal congestion. Vicks Vaporub or inhaler are effective to relieve congestion as well. Anticongestants which contain antihistamines will make you sleepy while doing the same effect as the Vicks Vaporub do.Take more rest and eat well and you will get rid of the colds faster.
2006-09-23 07:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no medicine that can get rid of a cold. All medicine you take that's out in the market only just get rid of the symptoms that comes with a cold. I would say closest to medicine that really works and it's natural would be medicinal mushrooms.
One of the biggest reasons why you get a cold is because your immune system is being attacked by one of the cold and flu viruses. The only way to permanently get rid of a cold or flu and prevent from happening again or make it less sever is your immune system fighting back. But you don't just want to fight back you want to fight smart.
A very good product my family, friends and I personally use is a product called X5POWER IA365. It's a great immune booster. It's made from a variety of different medicinal mushrooms that's strictly targeted to get rid of your bad cells (causing you to get sick easily) and educate your good cells. It's actually a product used by people with very weak immune system like cancer, hepatitis, or HIV.
Your suppose to take it everyday if you have very weak immune system like someone that have cancer or something. When I first took it, I took it everyday for about 1-2 weeks, then afterwards just when it changes season or when I'm starting to feel like I'm getting sick and during the duration of my cold. Before I started taking this product I was sick with a cold or flu at least 4 times a year (everytime when seasons change). Ever since I started taking this product I believe I've only gotten sick 1 time out of 2 years, and I didn't even feel like I was sick. I mean I know I was sick but I still felt energized and I could still do my everyday activities. I think it's an amazing product. I've tried so many things and nothing ever really worked for me, mostly just got rid of the symptoms but after couple months I'm back at the same place I was again. Now, I feel good and spend less money going to the doctors and on medication.
Since winter is coming around soon, I highly recommend this product to take, especially if your someone like me that gets sick alot or hates getting sick. You can find more information on the product here: http://www.x5power.com/detail_ia365/detail_ia365.php
Oh and there are tons of information on medicinal mushrooms in medical journals here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&term=medicinal%20mushroom
2006-09-19 19:56:45 · answer #2 · answered by tciniyo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Esberitox (by Enzymatic Therapy) is highly touted by The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines.
2006-09-19 18:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing I've ever heard of can get rid of a cold; the only way is to prevent one. Zinc lozenges boost your immune system along with Golden Seal Root Powder and Ascorbic Acid taken at the first sign of a cold. I've prevented them from starting. I have!
2006-09-19 16:34:48 · answer #4 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lots and lots of rest.
Saline Ocean Spray to keep the Nasal passages moist and moving. Avoid clogs. BLOW that crap out. If it is in your chest, hot showers and Vicks. Keep cold medicine in your system. Don't let time lapse in between doses. Keep yourself feeling better. Easier to fight when mentally you aren't dragging and miserable.
Vitamin and B6 and B12 help with energy while sick.
Hope you feel better soon!!
2006-09-19 16:32:30 · answer #5 · answered by kellbell_62084 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rest and over-the-counter meds to treat symptoms
there is no medicine that can get rid of colds, caused by very common rhinoviruses.
2006-09-19 16:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by banzai 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recently got a terrible cold. I got a suggestion at the pharmacy to take the 24 hour version of Clariton D. It worked great, but it made me feel a little goosey.
2006-09-19 16:24:22 · answer #7 · answered by Casinomule 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-21 04:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Natural healer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Time is it ( there is strong research to suggest that heat supplied to the nasal passages can PREVENT the common cold but no cure )
2006-09-19 16:22:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Airborne (Walgreens sells Walborne) it won't get rid of it once you've got it, but it should shorten it. Also Zicam works pretty well. If you think are getting a cold, do these before hand and you won't get it.
2006-09-19 16:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋