2007-09-27 03:01:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Short term: 3-5 grams (3000-5000 mg) of vitamin C initially, then 2 grams every hour as long as you're awake. If you have any intestinal discomfort, reduce the dosage until it goes away. For most illnesses, you'll be either well or greatly improved the next day.
Long term: 2-4 grams vitamin C, and 800-1000 IU vitamin D, per day. Both are essential for immune support, and most people are deficient in both. I haven't been sick (or had a cold) since I started taking vitamin D, over a year ago. I've been taking C for years, and it helps a lot by itself, but C & D together are the real magic bullet.
2007-09-27 03:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by gringomasloco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key is to start at the first sign of cold or flu and then keep doing them a little after the cold has gone. It really helps to stop using sugar during this period. Also regular brushing with Hydrogen Peroxide and baking soda paste ensures you never get it in the first place.
At the first sign of a cold, take a gram of vitamin C or 2 grams and then an hour later, if the symptoms still exist - if you're still sneezing, or your nose is running or feel shivery, take another 1 or 2 grams of vitamin C. Keep doing that until you forget because the symptoms have gone away and this will stop a cold in almost every person who follows the regimen.(From Linus Pauling )
Use Zinc Acetate is the most effective form of Zinc lozenges to take.
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2007-09-27 03:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by glorydvine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin C at night, it will help you sleep. Chicken soup, although cliche` does make you feel better and lots of rest. If you are really congested, try some shower soothers, made by sudafed. They work pretty well.
2007-09-27 05:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breath Eucalyptus steam. Breaks up congestion.
2007-09-27 03:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound silly,but chicken soup really does help.There is no cure for the common cold,but OTC meds will help alleviate the symptoms.
2007-09-27 03:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by jezebel_lilly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Onion soaked in vinger, with some pepper, some bread and butter, try it you may be surprised
2007-09-27 03:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by grd_jck(AU) 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a little bit of goat fat, from the male goat, rubbed on the throat, temples, and wrists
next day, no cold....has worked everytime
2007-09-27 03:09:47 · answer #7 · answered by ted nation 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋