2006-10-11 12:45:35 · 16 answers · asked by siblet2003 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
No, not really. It's psychological, you think you're getting better because it relaxes you and warms you up. The shot of lemon juice in it supposedly gets Vitamin C into you but you'd get more Vitamin C just drinking a glass of cold orange juice.
If you're diabetic or on medications that you're not supposed to have alcohol with, then you could actually be harming yourself taking the "hot toddy."
2006-10-11 15:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-16 09:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by cubelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOTHING really helps a cold go away any faster. You may as well make yourself as comfortable as possible. Be sure you're getting plenty of rest and fluids (like water and juice) in addition to the toddy. Your body needs the rest and fluids so it can fight off the cold. Everything else just helps make you comfy so you can rest.
2006-10-11 16:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by thejanith 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My alcoholic ex-husband used to think so but that jerk would find any excuse to drink, LOL!
No, they don't. Colds are the result of viruses and there's nothing that's going to kill a virus, you just have to let it run it's course.
It's psychological, that's all, like chicken soup being warm and soothing your throat. The alcohol helps you relax and sleep.
2006-10-11 15:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hot Toddy's help w/ everything!!!
j/k... I don't think they're really going to help... you might feel better & they might clear you up temporarily. I really recommend Thera-Flu... it tastes AWFUL! But it really does help. Save the booze for a celebration when you start feeling better.
2006-10-11 12:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They won't help you get over it necessarily, but they will make you feel better, more relaxed, and able to rest, which will probably help in your recovery.
2006-10-11 12:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by schweetums 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, They just warm up the person because of the alcohol content. Alcohol makes a person feel warmer. It will also relax you but will do nothing for the cold. Instead, take vitamin c, sleep well, drink lots of water and relax.
2006-10-11 12:48:00 · answer #8 · answered by Rena 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, they don't help with stuffy nose, and congestion, but they do help to stop a cough.
2006-10-11 16:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by Dawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. Even better: Plantation Mint Tea (Bigelow's) made real strong with plenty of sugar and a shot of jack black!
2006-10-11 12:47:59 · answer #10 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋