I'm just curious what works for others when he/she has a cold. Some people swear by what works for them. It doesn't matter if it's alternative medicine, homemade/ family remedy; it can be anything that has helped you. Would anyone like to share what has helped them?
2006-10-29 10:23:39 · 14 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Chicken soup/broth, sinus decongestant, Theracold (look for ingredients - you don't want to double anything up, of course), humidifier, some type of anti-inflammatory (I like Aleve's generic), etc. Plenty of rest and warm fluids (teas or even hot water with lemon and honey in it)...a good book and several loyal dogs and a clump of cute kittens that sit on your chest and purr! (That does interfere with your book, to a certain degree!)
2006-10-29 10:28:56 · answer #1 · answered by sunflowerjean63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't generally get colds any more since I started taking a good mulitvitamin and a good antioxidant supplement many years ago. If by chance I do get one it is gone in no time. Start on this routine to help build your immune system up. In the meantime if you feel a cold coming on get some zinc lozenges or the strip that quick dissolve and use those as directed.
2006-10-29 18:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat a clove of garlic, I know it sounds gross!! But it works!! And if you can't stomach just the garlic, slice up an apple and cut up your garlic into two or three pieces and eat them together!! I've used this method and have done the same with my children. Even other members of my family have done this to get rid of a cold. Helps with the flu too, but I recommend eating it the first sign of your body feeling weird, it works faster that way!
2006-10-29 22:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by mrs.shutterbug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always make myself some hot tea and I put a teaspoon of honey in it. When its too hot to drink I put my face over the cup and inhale the steam. Its really soothing and it clears up my stuffy nose. When I drink it, it soothes my throat and the honey makes it easier to swallow. I also sleep with a Vick's vaporizer and sometimes I put Vick's cream under my nose and on my chest. The number one thing that makes me all better is my Nana she takes care of me and you dont have her so it might take you longer to get over a cold.
2006-10-29 18:31:38 · answer #4 · answered by angel l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shred an onion cover with raw sugar
after a few hours sip the soothing juice
good for strep throat and taking the edge off a cold
2006-10-29 18:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of liquids and some homemade chicken soup!
2006-10-29 18:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nyquill and Dayquill
ColdEeze(Cherry)
Airborne...my mom thought it was wasteful, but omg, it helps so much! I got over my cold within a fear days!!! I hate colds, don't you? If you want more information about this, e-mail me!
2006-10-29 18:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by shewolf2899 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot tea with honey and lemon, lots of chicken noodle soup, orange juice, v8, vitamin c lozenges. and rest!
2006-10-29 18:31:31 · answer #8 · answered by Lady_Lavinia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lot's of water, cold'll be gone in about a day.
2006-10-29 18:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by eyew@nnacoolnick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one now - just tend to wait it out, drink plenty and have pills and rest
Better to let my body fight it off sometimes
2006-10-29 18:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by schmushe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋