In general what would recommend to do and not to do when you have a cold ?
2007-06-09 15:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by T-80 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
First of all, when we get a cold it is usually our bodies telling us we need rest. Stay in bed, stay warm and sleep as much as you can--don't lay there watching T.V.
Second, hydrate; orange juice, tea with honey and lemon, chicken soup, pomegranate juice, are all good along with several glasses of water through out the day.
Third, vitamins; get some Zinc lozenges for your throat, C in mega doses (1000-2000 mg.) and a B complex. Those are the basics, a good multi would help too.
A sauna would be great, as long as it is the dry heat and you can stay in for about 15-20 minutes. Take a hot shower and make sure you bundle up so you won't get a chill.
2007-06-09 15:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i always take warm showers when i have a cold and drink tea. So i would think that if makes you feel better then its a good idea if its not drugs. Colds are easy to get rid of if concentrate your energy on quick remedies
2007-06-09 15:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan the wizard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say steam room is best. the moist air will help clear your nose. saunas are dry air, so it might make it worse, but i don't know for sure.
2007-06-09 15:34:55 · answer #3 · answered by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
~If you have chest congestion, moist air is better. Use a humidifier or take a hot shower and breath in that steam.~
2007-06-09 15:36:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋