I am allergic to almost all OTC meds. Diabetic. Need a remedy for chest congestion, stuffy nose, sneezy. Please no soups.
2006-12-21 00:29:44 · 12 answers · asked by yogie bear 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Start drinking Chinese Green Tea regularly and you will NEVER ever have a cold again. Guaranteed. I have done it myself and have not had one for 9 years. Google it and you will be convinced.
2006-12-21 11:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by apicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, bed rest is basically the best medicine. And having alot of cold medicine by you is key to getting better. I think soup is good too but I'm guessing you don't like soup. Just relax and take it easy.
2006-12-21 00:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is NO actual 'cure' for colds. Just medicines that supress the symptoms for a while. To prevent the occasional cold, drink the PURE juice of two lemons and four oranges in one glass everyday.
2006-12-21 00:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by dryad_of_nature 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there isn't any way you are going to get rid of the cold- it will have to run its course.
you might find some relief in trying:
orange juice
garlic
zinc lozengers
chicken soup (what is wrong with soups they are among the best relievers?)
cherry cough drops
mint tea
dill tea
jalapeno (or other) peppers
V8 juice (hot)
lemon
whiskey
hot coffee
2006-12-21 00:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use a hot vaporizer, Vick vapor rub, and lots of fluid and Vitamin C.
Soups really do help to keep you hydrated and the heat soothes your throat.
2006-12-21 00:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by darlin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try a vaporizer you can buy different things to put in there they will help with several things,just make sure with the pharmacy.
theraflu is great if youcan take that.other than that you should call you doctor and ask them. hope you feel better.
hope this will help you! Merry Christmas!
2006-12-21 00:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
take vitamins...vitamin c, zinc....use vics vapor rub on your chest...it helps relieve congestion. put it on at night when you go to bed. alot of the colds now are viral...so no otc meds will help anyway...just have to let it run it's coarse.
2006-12-21 00:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by hrt 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Zinc lozenges
2006-12-21 00:31:25 · answer #8 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know how honey works with your diabetes but if its OK if a spoon wont hurt try this,,, fix your self some hot tea sweeten it with honey and squeeze to it half a lemon, mix it well and drink it while its hot,,, it really works my grandma tough me that,,
2006-12-21 00:42:58 · answer #9 · answered by mo_radi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Homemade lemon and ginger tea with honey. lots of water and rest. knock it out in three days.
2006-12-21 00:33:30 · answer #10 · answered by ITryHard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋