Felt like I was catching a cold this morning... so took action. Have been taking Airborne, Emergen-C, Oscillococcinum, and Zicam. Have had 3-4 doses of each today, all somewhat evenly spaced out. My question is: is this overkill or is my body still benefiting from taking so much of these products. I don't think any harm is being done, because I haven't gotten any worse. Thanks!
2007-02-22 19:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa Faye Chardonnay 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Don't take them all at ONCE!!! Just stick to "Airbourne!"
2007-02-22 19:18:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to take too much cold medicine but many times (for a short time) using up to 1-1/2 times what the label says is what the doctor will prescribe.
The rest is not related to a cold but may make you FEEL better.
Pain can be referred from places other than the head. This deals with headaches but the principle works for all kinds of pain.
Muscles get knots called trigger points. These make the muscles tight causing them to press on nerves and other thing.
#1 The first thing is to take a couple swigs of molasses or eat a couple of bananas. They contain magnisium and potassium both of which muscles need.
#2 WATER she should be drinking 1/2 gallon minimum. The head of neurology at UCDavis likens a body running low on water to a car running low on oil (the engine can seize).
Get a good (deep tissue) massage (to loosen the trigger points) on the back, shoulders and neck. Make sure to press up at the base of the skull where it meets the spine.
You rub or lightly scratch everywhere on your head. You will hit spots that are tender these are trigger points. The idea is to rub across them 6-12 times per session up to six times per day until they go away.
For more information on trigger points read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.
2007-02-25 02:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from all these otc. Your body has a natural immune system, don't interfere with it. An asprin or something if you get a headache is fine. Rest and liquids is all a cold needs and stay away from others so as not to infect every one else. Hope you feel better soon.
2007-02-23 06:13:50 · answer #3 · answered by blue2blnde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What doesn't show now doesn't mean it will not be. Some effect might show up out of sudden like when u are older. U might wan to find out how long it actually take a human body to clear away all those toxic substance (colouring and stuff like that) we taken everyday.
2007-02-23 04:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sim A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, why not replace all those medications with a beautiful cup of hot freshly squeezed lemon juice with a touch of honey, please try it.
2007-02-23 03:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by phillip m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋