Post your cold remedies

[DynamiteRave]

So of course there's no cure or quick fix to the common cold.

But right now, I have the worse head cold and being that I go to school full time and work part time, I don't really have any downtime. That being said, I've caught a cold, its not terrible but its enough to make me wanna say eff it, and just not go to class or work. And for someone who hasn't missed a day of work in almost 2 years, its out of my character to feel this way.

So I figured, there are a lot of people here who come from different walks of life... Why not post what you do when you catch a cold/flu? If people post some good stuff, I'll try it out and also I figured it's helpful for anyone else who might be/get sick in the future.

[EternalEnigma21]

sex is a cure for most things that ail you...

[SmootSmack]

I'm old school (tea with honey and lemon...chased with a shot of rum)

I miss canthetuna, that was a great name (plus your explanation for how you got it was priceless)...I like the new name though

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm old school (tea with honey and lemon...chased with a shot of rum)
I miss canthetuna, that was a great name (plus your explanation for how you got it was priceless)...I like the new name though

That's the one. Personally, I prefer a shot of Jameson, but I'm sure 151 would work fine for killing whatever is living in your throat. Also, thera flu is the most disgusting thing in the world but it does a pretty good job of lessening your symptoms.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm old school (tea with honey and lemon...chased with a shot of rum)

I miss canthetuna, that was a great name (plus your explanation for how you got it was priceless)...I like the new name though

thanks, I debated changing it since parcell's retirement, and since ST passed, I thought I'd pay tribute. Been thinking about it for a while now and thought it may be time...

It is really weird, though to change it.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm old school (tea with honey and lemon...chased with a shot of rum)

I assume this remedy came from your Mothers side of the family

[724Skinsfan]

Hot showers and humidifiers. When I get a cold I take 4 or 5 hot showers throughout the day and sleep with the humidifier next to me. I drink a ton of hot chocolate and eat saltine crackers. I rarely take any medicine unless my congestion is really bad, then I take some generic sudafed stuff.

[Gmanc711]

A shot of so-co and lime will clear me up pretty quick...it only lasts about 10 mintues before I feel like hell again, but after 3-4, I feel pretty good.

[EternalEnigma21]

if i get the flu I sit in bed and sedate myself until I feel better upon awakening (or at least try to) If I get a head cold or something I try to take cold eze early on and maybe some tylenol sinus occasionally.

[Daseal]

I believe in being very proactive with things like this. The second I feel strange, I start cranking the airborne and halls vitamin C drops (they have 100% daily vit C and taste great!). If it gets much worse from that, I try to take extra time to sleep and get charged up. I figure spending time immediately will save me twice the time if I get full blown sick.

If it's already hit -- drink lots of fluids. Teas and water seem to be the best, flush it out of your system -- and Nyquil / booze to make sure you sleep well.

[dblanch66]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I believe in being very proactive with things like this. The second I feel strange, I start cranking the airborne and halls vitamin C drops (they have 100% daily vit C and taste great!). If it gets much worse from that, I try to take extra time to sleep and get charged up. I figure spending time immediately will save me twice the time if I get full blown sick.

If it's already hit -- drink lots of fluids. Teas and water seem to be the best, flush it out of your system -- and Nyquil / booze to make sure you sleep well.

I think Airborne was proven to be a hoax and the creators were under investigation for fraud. Can't remember where I heard it though.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by dblanch66

I think Airborne was proven to be a hoax and the creators were under investigation for fraud. Can't remember where I heard it though.

Yup, it's bogus

Good Morning America: "Airborne" Cold Remedy Falls Flat | WKBW - TV Buffalo, New York | Consumer News

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yup, it's bogus

Good Morning America: "Airborne" Cold Remedy Falls Flat | WKBW - TV Buffalo, New York | Consumer News

DAMN! I've probably bought 20 or so sleeves of that stuff. At $6 - $7 a sleeve, I want my money back!! Unbelievable.

Thanks for posting that, otherwise I would have continued to waste my money on a hoax.

[FRPLG]

My renedy is odd I guess. Whenever I feel one coming I go into uber exercise mode. The exercise helps keep my blood flowing and keep congestion down. I have no idea why it works for me but it really does seem to work.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

My renedy is odd I guess. Whenever I feel one coming I go into uber exercise mode. The exercise helps keep my blood flowing and keep congestion down. I have no idea why it works for me but it really does seem to work.

I hear ya with the exercise thing. I'm a total gym rat as it is (6 days a week religiously), but sometimes you just get to sick to go. I felt a cold coming on a few weeks ago and worked out for two days despite knowing I was getting sick. Turns out I got the flu and was in bed for literally 4 days straight. Ugh.

As far as cold remedies- Zicam rapid melts are very good for easing symptoms and shortening the length of your cold. It's homepathic- no drugs- but really works well. Also, I swear by Airborne (those effervescent tablets). They have tons of antioxidants and really boost your immune system. I basically do a cocktail of multivitamins, zicam, airborne, and echinacea. I really don't like taking medicine during the day b/c I HATE the feeling of "medicine head."

Also, you gotta take NyQuil (liquid, not gel tabs) at night. Sleep is one of the body's best ways of recovery and recuperation. NyQuil clears up cough and congestion and knocks you out. Love the stuff.