what should i do (or take) at the first sign of a cold?

Answer 1

load up on vitamin C

drink plenty of fluids

go to gnc and get this plant extract called umka, its like 8 bucks but well worth it since it cuts colds in half, and also if you take it at the first sign of a cold, you will barely experience the virus! at least that's what it does for me :)

Answer 2

I'm a teacher, so I feel many colds trying to get a grip every year. At the first signs (sore throat, aches), I start drinking Airborne twice a day.
1. Airborne: a dissolvable tablet that you drop in a glass of water... various flavors. (Available at almost any store, including Trader Joes, and other drug stores or supermarkets) It includes a huge amount of Vitamin C to boost your immune system. Although it won't "stop" the cold, it will greatly reduce the length and symptoms.

2. Vitamin C pills
3. Echinacea tea

Answer 3

I've tried the nasal zinc stuff. It might work. I couldn't tell.

When I was in Tech School, I drank 2-3 cans of Hawaiian Punch a night. Each can had lots of Vitamin C in it. Most everybody in my class got strep throat, but I didn't.

Answer 4

Vitamin C and garlic, and hot liquids of any sort. That might not stop the cold from coming, but it will make it less severe.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Alka Seltzer Plus Cold is what works best for me

Answer 6

My mom always made us beef up on Vitamin C, and I still do it today (many many years later ;) ). Seemed to work though, the colds were short and infrequent. Good luck! :)

Answer 7

Multivitamin-
Airbornne -if you have GNC near you
Drink plenty of fluids
Get sleep
Eat a healthy diet

Answer 8

Take bath from COLD water..because only iron cuts iron

Answer 9

echinacea & lots of Vitamin C & water

Answer 10

ZICAM, It really works