What are some home remedies for a head cold?
2006-11-29 01:09:22 · 8 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
During the long winter months it is not unusual to catch the common cold. This can be cause by exposing yourself to the cold weather or someone sick; it is usually a person with the flu themselves. Although, most of us are familiar with the flu and expect it to wear out within a couple of days, it can still cause a great amount of distress. But, you do not have to worry since there are many home remedies that can help you get rid and relieve the symptoms of the common cold.
Take vitamin C tablets. They are good to help boost your immune system.
Pour lemon juice and honey in to a small cup. Mix it up together. Take various tablespoons of the remedy through out your day. Repeat this process on a daily basis until you feel better.
Prepare your favorite tea but replace the sugar with honey.
Prepare a lemon tea by boiling half of the lemon in to two cups of water. Once the tea is prepared, sweetened with either sugar or honey.
Cook your favorite soup but make sure you add garlic to help fight the microbes.
Chicken soup will help ease the symptoms and relieve stuffiness.
Drink lots of fluids. This helps loosen the phlegm.
The Zinc vitamin can help boost your immune system.
Take hot showers to alleviate stuffiness.
Take over the counter drugs such as Tylenol and aspirin to relieve any body aches associated with the cold.
Important: This is not a medical advice, the person taking any of this home remedies should ensure that he/she is not allergic to any of the products.
Hope it will help!
2006-11-29 01:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hot tea w/sugar.
Chicken soup
Ginger tea
Milk toast.
Drinking anything warm/hot will help open up the sinuses. don't go too heavy on spices as you don't want to upset the tummy.
Mentholatum on the nose will help with breathing and sooth sore noses abused by tissues. Aspirin for fever.....time.
You can also google search for home remedies and get zillions, you can then scan thru and try the ones that make sense and don't taste too bad. If you'r not feeling a bit better after 2 days or so, please consult a physician as it may be something more serious.
2006-11-29 09:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by Skullchick 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are many, but the best include getting lots of fluids and rest. For congestion, buy a neti pot (some pharmecies carry these, or check on-line) and invest in some sea salt to wash out your nose and sinuses (this really works!) It is kind of gross the first time that you do it, but very effective, and no drugs involved.
2006-11-29 09:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by Darlene G 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thyme is excellent if you have some in your kitchen Take one teaspoon dried Thyme herb. Put it in one cup boiling water, cover and let for 10 minutes. Drain and drink about 6 cups every day for few days.
2006-11-29 09:13:37 · answer #4 · answered by Lonelyplanet 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Menthol from the Drug Store,drop it into Boiling water,Put a Towel over your-Over the bowl-INHALE!
Clears the sinuses and head!!
2006-11-29 09:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ginger tea with brown sugar. place two or three slices of fresh ginger in a cup of tea with two spoons of brown sugar and put in a microwave for 2-3 minutes and ready to drink!
2006-11-29 09:11:57 · answer #6 · answered by antoy 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi, there are lots of home remedies:
* Mix:
o 1 Lemmon juice.
o 1 flat spoon of honey.
o 1 spoon of brandy.
Drink one tablespoon 3 times a day to help the flu.
* Put 1 tablespoon of cut/ powder root, pour hot water into the cup, wait for 5 minutes and drink, repeat 3 times daily.
* Make green onion soup.
* Mix one teaspoon of cayenne to 1 cup of boiling water. Take one teaspoon from the mixture and mix with a cup of water; drink when needed.
* Pour 1 cup of boiling water to 1 teaspoon of Marjoram, wait for 5-10 minutes and drink. Repeat 3 times daily.
* Blanch salvia/ lemon grass, add honey, wait 3 minutes and drink.
* Put cupping glasses on the shoulders and smear arrack on the chest; Drink tea with brandy and cover up.
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* Cook 1 cup of water to 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds on low heat for 5 minuets. Cool and drink to help the cold.
* Drink herbal tea with cinnamon.
* Pour a cup of boiling water into a cup with grind/ cut horseradish root, wait 5 minutes and drink. Repeat 3 times a day.
* Blanch half a teaspoon of ginger with half a teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of boiling water; add honey, wait 3 minutes and drink.
* When you catch a cold: drink granny's chicken soup.
* Lie in bed and drink tea, let your body do the rest.
* Cut an onion into small pieces, pour honey on the pieces, and leave for a few hours. Swallow one spoon every 4 hours.
* Boil 1 cup of water, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, cook for 5 minutes, cool and drink.
Those are from the grannyMed website: http://www.GrannyMed.com
2006-11-29 10:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ron Shelf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A long hot shower or bath...dont use your fan and make it hot and steamy. Dont blow your nose too hard though, ease it out.
2006-11-29 09:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by Phil D 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋