seriously...are some liquers or cocktails better for you when you are sick than others?
2006-12-08 04:34:47 · 10 answers · asked by Cluelesss 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
this is completely unofficial - however, I swear by Whiskey, honey, and lemon. it is awesome at kicking your cold away!
I warm mine in the microwave or on the stove and drink it slowly.
2006-12-08 05:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Been there 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A shot of "jack daniels" etc, is not going to help you get over the cold or flu virus, and there have been medical studies proving alcohol does not shorten duration of illness. It's just a myth. The only thing it does for many people is have a "placebo effect." In other words, they convince themselves that the shot of alcohol will help, and so afterwards their symptoms seem less bothersome to them.
If you're interested in a natural product that does have some medical evidence suggesting it may have anti-viral properties that shorten duration of the cold or flu, Sambucol (a type of elderberry extract) is an example.
2006-12-08 04:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by justin s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine is the best and the most natural of all! Actually scientists say that one small glass of wine per day is very good for your blood!A good red wine and a high quality olive oil are the basic liquids in the mediterranean diet!
Liquers and wiskeys on the other hand contain a lot of sugar, preservatives and colourants which are not good for you when you are sick.
Try a good, sweet red wine and you won`t regret it! I promise! Get well soon!
2006-12-08 04:47:08 · answer #3 · answered by Annietska 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not suggest common Alcohol Beverages during a Cold.
It reduces your Immune Defense and makes your more prone to Cold and other Illnesses during that Time.
Treat your cold with common Cold/Flu Medicine,drink plenty of Fluid. If you symptoms get worse after a week or you develop high Fever, cough ,see a Doctor
Nurse from Seattle
2006-12-08 05:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I give my kids a shot of Jack Daniels before bed when they are sick.
Coach
2006-12-08 04:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nyquil!
2006-12-08 04:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by Steve K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.....mix jack daniels, water & honey. heat it up in the microwave and sip on it. Works wonders!
2006-12-08 04:39:34 · answer #7 · answered by special_9623 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah keep drinking and you wont remember you had a cold
2006-12-08 05:39:26 · answer #8 · answered by CubsFan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A SHOT OF TEQUILA WITH LEMON
2006-12-08 04:44:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
brandy or whisky
2006-12-08 04:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋