I like the zinc nasal swabs. Zinc is the best for colds, but it can make some people nauseated. For stuffy nose, the saline spray works well. The goal is to support your immune system, rest, and treat the symptoms. There really is no avoiding getting sick. It will happen, more so if you are stressed or have a poor diet. I work in the hospital so someone is always sick and it is difficult to avoid.
Your favorite "cures" for the common cold
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that stuff works amazingly...it's total hell though
that stuff works amazingly...it's total hell though
Hmm, I think I'd try a neti pot before that stuff!
I used to love my Zicam swabs, but then the FDA issued an advisory that it permanently altered the sense of smell of a few people. Enough to spook me, so the only thing I go with now are those Cold Eeze candies with zinc in them.
I used to love my Zicam swabs, but then the FDA issued an advisory that it permanently altered the sense of smell of a few people. Enough to spook me, so the only thing I go with now are those Cold Eeze candies with zinc in them.
Umm...what? :barf:
Sorry but that sounds a little grossMust be a cultural thing, like warm beer!
nope, nothing to do with culture or anything, its a pretty common cure actually, and it tastes lovely! just orange squash and instead of cold water its warm
ppppfffffttttt I will take my NetiPot any day over any of that crap. The best thing I have found for a cough and a sore throat are Bee M.D. cough drops, I SWEAR BY THEM. Many people have never heard of them so here's a link
http://www.beemd.com/
Bourbon,
Tequila
Rum
Vodka
Gin
For the underage members, take a lot of vitamin C and B complex, they are water soluble soooo cant overdose on them like other vitamins....
Tequila
Rum
Vodka
Gin
For the underage members, take a lot of vitamin C and B complex, they are water soluble soooo cant overdose on them like other vitamins....
For true bacterial strep throat, it's anecdotal, but a couple shots of very high proof liquor can help kill the bacteria. It's gotta be straight up though, no diluting it. But as a medical professional I would never recommend it as treatment of choice.
When I feel a cold coming on I sleep, sleep some more, and sleep even more after that. Lots of fluids like water, hot tea, iced tea, OJ, cranberry juice and my homemade chicken soup. Then more sleep. After a couple of days, I feel immensely better. The full effects of the cold may not be gone (meaning, I still have some nose stuffiness and the occasional cough), but at least it hasn't turned into pneumonia and I can function reasonably well.
Technically it's no better than taking extra vitamins and upping your protein intake......
