Cold and flu remedies?

[McPeppers]

Well its not old timey but it always works for me. As long as a headache isnt involved get outside when the sun comes up and just move around. Usually will clear ya up completely. Once clear use one of the other methods to beat the cold when its down.

Also Cold-Eeze really does slice your cold time in half and then get into a regular habit of drinking water with a tablet of Air-borne (or the cheap Wal-borne knockoff) before going to public places. 9-10 times it'll keep ya safe from them there nasty germs.

Yay for JD btw ^_-.

 

[Lady Day]

Sum good, good luvin.


Heh heh.

That will fix anything.

LD

 

[Lady Day]

A couple shots of vodka.
Some straight horseradish.
Hot compress on your back.
Bucket of hot water for your feet.

Or

Raw garlic.

Ill just take the vodka

LD

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Stay away from children. They're walking infections, man.

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[Viola]

I get it! You're Alexa P. Keaton!


(Just kiddin'. I couldn't resist making a reference to Family Ties.)

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Ya got me. My mom teases she doesn't know what happened, I've fallen in with a baaaad crowd, and she's terrified I'm going to move to white picket fences and marry an accountant.lol

 

[Twitch]

Shot of whiskey with honey and lemon was something my grandmother recommended.[huh]

 

[Johnnysan]

Shot of whiskey with honey and lemon was something my grandmother recommended.[huh]

If you want to break a fever, try this remedy but use it to wash down an asprirn or two. Then, pile as many blankets and comforters on the bed that you can stand, crawl inside, bundle up and sweat it out! Crude, but effective!

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

I couldn't agree more with a shot of whiskey and hone. Also, to clear up the head, if you're not a drinking person, hotwater with lemon or hot mint tea is also great. I swear by Yogi tea, there Kombucha style. They now sell it at most markets. It's a great tasting tea, and has gotten me through many head colds. Of course tylenol and lots of blankets is also the way to go, but I'd add tea to that. It's not only good at combating most illness, it can be very soothing.

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

Well its not old timey but it always works for me. As long as a headache isnt involved get outside when the sun comes up and just move around. Usually will clear ya up completely. Once clear use one of the other methods to beat the cold when its down.

Also Cold-Eeze really does slice your cold time in half and then get into a regular habit of drinking water with a tablet of Air-borne (or the cheap Wal-borne knockoff) before going to public places. 9-10 times it'll keep ya safe from them there nasty germs.

Yay for JD btw ^_-.

Ooh, I forgot about Cold-Eaze, that stuff is great. I take it while traveling, especially by plane. Probably smart to take it whenever I go in a public place.

 

[Lady Day]

Alas I have another head cold.

This one is from too much cigarette and pot smoke wafting in the air from a concert I went to. Ive lost my voice, and cant sleep for fear of drowning in the nose slime (I know gross analogy) lol

So time to try out some of these remedies.

LD

 

[Rosie]

Stay away from children. They're walking infections, man.

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Ah! This is soooo true. I'm home sick now because of those little buggers. I started my back to school vitamin taking regimine but, it failed. Over the years, I've gotten pink eye, strep throat and bronchitis from kids.

 

[Mr. Sable]

Last week, my girlfriend (Ms. Parriss) and her daughter each started getting a sore throat about the same time. I made Ms. Parriss eat a tablespoon of garlic powder and her girl didn't have any. Ms. Parriss didn't get ill at all, yet her girl was sick as a dog.

It's unpleasant, but it works.

I know the girl should've had some too, but there's no way she'd have taken it anyway.

Get well soon, folks!

 

[Celia Crowson]

Hiya!
It is the 4th day of winter here in Australia and the cold and flu season is upon us.
Yesterday it reared its ugly head and I now have a rather horrid head cold - runny nose, headache, etc

Does any of the forum have any old (or new) cold and flu remedies that actually work?

Any input would be greatly appreciated - "cough" "sniff"

~Amanda~
Australia

[I hope this is the right place to post this question]

 

[Charlie Noodles]

I always try to get hold of gatorade. I hate the way swallowing water feels with a cold; I think it actually tastes better when you have a cold too.

 

[Diamondback]

Chicken-noodle soup or any hot, steaming liquid--inhaling the steam usually helps break up the congestion, at least for me.

 

[Shangas]

G'day,

For sore throats - Orange-juice. Freshly squeezed.
For sore throats - Tea, with lots of honey. Lethally sweet is good.
For blocked noses - Garlic. Freshly chopped. Add it to your pasta or your pies or your pizzas or whatever else it is you're eating for dinner.
For headaches - SLEEEEEEEEEP. Your bed is your best friend. Cuddle it.

My mother is a big one for "traditional home remedies", that's how I know all this stuff. And they do work, though they take their time about it.

 

[lolly_loisides]

Grandma always said a big nip of whisky before bed was the best thing for a cold.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

All of the above.

Also, and not vintage but, MUCINEX. If you get congested in the chest this stuff can save your bacon. About a year and a half ago I was so sick it reminded me of when I had pneumonia as a little kid. Mucinex and LOTTTS of water broke up the stuff that was drowning me. My physician concurred that it is one over-the-counter strong mojo.

 

[Ethan Bentley]

My standard is to wrap up as warmly as possible; two-three T-shirts, a couple of jumper, two dressing gowns and various layers of pyjama bottoms and trousers. Scarf and maybe a woolly hat. Not stylish, but comfortable. And drinks lots of water/liquids - mostly warm black currant squash. This way it really reduces how long I have the symptons and if I catch it intime it'll last less than 24 hours.

Tried and tested - my wife refers to it as "your method" [huh]

Chicken-noodle soup or any hot, steaming liquid--inhaling the steam usually helps break up the congestion, at least for me.

chicken soup works like a charm.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"Lemsip" for the cold

"Senega Ammonia" cheap as chips and efficacious for the cough.

"Sidecar Cocktail" For jaded spirits, three times a day before meals