2006-11-04 03:17:19 · 18 answers · asked by stephanie g 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
yes i believe it`s kind of true. decent food in u gives ur body the nourishment and vitamins to help ur body fight colds and flu. i don`t believe in taking remedies for colds because i think it confuses the body and prolongs colds. i used to take remedies but i`ve found that if u just eat food and have hot fluids going into u ur cold clears up a bit quicker
2006-11-04 03:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by graham f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, "feed a cold" gives me another excuse to go for the Ben and Jerry's...!
But the old-fashioned concept of "starving a fever" (if you didn't eat, the bacteria wouldn't get food, and thus would die more quickly) sure must have wiped out a few people....especially with a lengthy fever process--think "typhoid fever before antibiotics", and days and days of being VERY sick.
Cold or fever----as a rule, it's a good idea to make sure the person stays hydrated (especially if vomiting or fevered), and fluids are probably more important than solid food, if you HAD to choose...so stock up on soups and juices if necessary.
2006-11-04 03:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is... the idea behind it is that you feed yourself with a cold so you get stronger to fight it off, but starve a fever to prevent fuelling it by raising your temperature.
However, Americans say it the other way round, so starve a cold and feed a fever, probably for the exact same reasons as the English way.
Personally I tend to feed and fever and feed a cold. Eat through it. Especially with cake.
2006-11-04 03:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by whoopscareless 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
F*ck a cold, sweat a fever.
Seriously - sure-fire fever breaker: Crawl under the heaviest blanket you have and sleep until the weird fever-dreams stop.
Just be mentally prepared for the weirdest few hours of your life.
Your body has turned up the heat in order to create a hostile environment for that virus or whatever... Use the next few hours or whatnot to cook that sh*t outta your system.
2006-11-04 03:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by nowyermessingwithasonofabitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, During a cold as well as during a fever, your body's metabolic rate goes up. You need more calories, even if you don't feel like eating. Take small, frequent meals. The insensible water loss also goes up, so take plenty of fluids.
2006-11-04 03:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so or chicken soup wouldn't be too good for a cold or a fever
2006-11-04 03:18:52 · answer #6 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is actually the other way round.A cold is a virus,so if it's got nothing to feed on,it dries up.
2006-11-04 03:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It must be cos my partner eats loads when he's got a cold and he always gets over it in a couple of days.
2006-11-04 03:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by Jan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i think so. If you have a fever you dont feel like eating any how.
2006-11-04 03:20:28 · answer #9 · answered by hayley a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - it is nonsense.
In both cases, rest, keep warm, and drink lots of fluids. If the symptoms do not improve after a few days, seek medical advice.
2006-11-04 03:19:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋