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03-26-2008, 11:19 PM
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MVP
Join Date: May 2004
Age: 47
Posts: 10,164
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Re: Post your cold remedies
And tuna how the heck did you change your name? Didn't even know that could be done.
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03-27-2008, 12:46 AM
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Impact Rookie
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Raleigh NC
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Re: Post your cold remedies
First, this is a great idea to post! Especially since I seem to get about 10 colds a year, at least when I lived in Nashville. My remedy recently has been pretty much just like GMScud's....Zicam as soon as I feel funny (I like the nasal swabs), Nyquil liquid at night (if it looks like it's getting bad), and drink liquids all day....water, gatorade, tea, and maybe a couple of red bull and vodka's
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03-27-2008, 01:06 AM
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Swearinger
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Washington, DC
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Re: Post your cold remedies
Alcohol definitely makes you sleep better (or at least fall asleep faster), but as far as the immune system is concerned- stay away while you're sick. Not to mention if you're taking other medicines, since mixing them with alcohol is so so so bad for your liver and kidneys.
Look, I'll be the first one at the bar to tip a few when I'm feeling well, but if it's night time and you're sick and feel like shit, just take a dose and a half of nyquil and you'll be out like a light. No need to drink. That is, unless you don't have nyquil in the house but you do have booze. If that's the case, take 2-3 shots and call it a night!
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03-27-2008, 08:49 AM
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Hail Raiser
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Age: 53
Posts: 100,050
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Re: Post your cold remedies
Basically there is no miracle cure. Nothing beats getting plenty of rest and fluids and some good ol' chicken soup.
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03-27-2008, 09:19 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ellicott City, MD
Age: 43
Posts: 8,029
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Re: Post your cold remedies
I remember in college when I would get a headcold I would down a pitcher of OJ in the course of about an hour. I doubt it actually did anything to get rid of the cold but it usually had a nice placebo effect.
Hot showers are also a must.
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03-27-2008, 10:05 AM
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Playmaker
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Frederick, MD
Age: 47
Posts: 4,628
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Re: Post your cold remedies
Hot showers, hot liquids, nyquil and plenty of rest.
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03-27-2008, 10:09 AM
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The Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Austin, Texas
Age: 56
Posts: 2,015
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Re: Post your cold remedies
Hot showers, hot sex and some alcohol works for me :-)
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03-27-2008, 10:38 AM
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Quietly Dominating the East
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Naples, Florida
Posts: 10,675
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Re: Post your cold remedies
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03-27-2008, 11:32 AM
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Camp Scrub
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 18
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Re: Post your cold remedies
some good strong smelly cheese will help clear up a stuffy nose
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09-06-2009, 11:55 PM
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Living Legend
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington DC
Age: 39
Posts: 16,867
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Re: Post your cold remedies
I'm bumping this thread again for a few reasons:
1) because it's Cold/Flu season again 2) We have new members since this original post who may have their own holistic/home remedies and I'm always willing to try new things (as long as they don't cost an arm and a leg) 3) Because I swear to God I have the swine flu. 
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09-07-2009, 04:03 PM
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Playmaker
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Manassas
Age: 55
Posts: 3,048
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Re: Post your cold remedies
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09-08-2009, 01:32 PM
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Pro Bowl
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Virginia Beach
Age: 52
Posts: 5,311
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Re: Post your cold remedies
One thing to do -- cut down on sugar intake. Sugar depresses the immune system. (something to keep in mind as flu season arrives)
Click this link, then scroll down to the subheading which reads "How Sugar Harms" SUGAR |
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09-08-2009, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ellicott City, MD
Age: 43
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Re: Post your cold remedies
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09-08-2009, 09:59 PM
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Pro Bowl
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Virginia Beach
Age: 52
Posts: 5,311
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Re: Post your cold remedies
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That's okay though -- I won't have anymore donuts for at least 3 or 4 months. |
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09-08-2009, 04:06 PM
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Inactive
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: DC Metro Area
Age: 48
Posts: 5,829
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Re: Post your cold remedies
I used to just keep enough alcohol in my body so that nothing else could possibly live there and I would never get sick; unfortunately, it was getting to the point where I couldn't live there either.
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