Feel-better remedies for colds?

[Bettacreek]

Can't drink alchohol, lol. I'm pregnant, otherwise, I probably would be chilling with a nice bottle of Captain Morgan or a few cans of Yuengling Black and Tan (with our kids at their grandmother's place of course). Actually, I'd be in a drunken stupor, lol. I took a long nap, and woke up feeling like I was kicked in the chest by a horse. It seems like this stupid bug is NEVER going to go away, just morph and change symptoms. My fever is gone, so now my chest HURTS. This completely sucks too, I had to leave work early Thursday, called off Friday, had the weekend off, and I doubt I'm going to make it in Monday either (I can hardly talk now, I sound more like I'm growling). The poor kiddo is coming down with it as well, he's been sleeping ALL day. Poor guy, he's starting off with the fever and a headache just like I did. He's a better sport than I am, he was giggling and smiling during the short periods of time that he was actually up, I swear, he HAS to be the best behaved and most content kid in the history of human kind. I'm probably going to run him in for antibiotics, I can't imagine making him have to suffer through this. (And, no, I'm NOT a fan of antibiotics)

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Turn on the bathroom sink and get it hot so that it is steaming. Put a towel over your head and lean over the sink so the towel traps the warm steam. You'll breath it in and it will loosen some of the cold-related gunk.

Stay warm, drink lots of clear liquids, and get plenty of rest.

 

[cwc362]

I've been sipping pickle juice for sinus problems and of course taking mucinex. I've also been taking vitamin C and Echinacea (sp) . But the best remedy I've taken so far has been tomato juice with a dash of hot sauce , lots of salt and pepper and then big splash of Vodka. Oh wait - That's a bloody Mary isn't it. LOL Oh well still good for a cold. I actually don't drink but went over to the neighbors to see if they had any spirits and all they had was a bottle of vodka. So I borrowed some and have been drinking it int he tomato juice every night. It has really helped a lot !! Hope you feel better soon!!

Wayne
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Tennessee

 

[MoodyChicken]

Accidentaly snort taco sauce up your nose... you'll breathe again immediately.

 

[sandyj]

What cwc362 said. Echinacea and vita C works really good for me.

sandyj

 

[shortcake1806]

Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper to 1 cup very warm water. Gargle with this and your throat will feel better. Believe it or not it's not hot. Your lips may burn a little but I usually put on some chapstick before gargling to prevent this. You'd be suprised how well it works and it's not disgusting as it sounds. You can also add a teaspon of honey and a little ACV to help.

 

[DuckLady]

I find that Hot and Sour soup helps immensely. It opens up the nasal passages and feels good going down the throat like it is burning all the germs off.

 

[crzychicken]

ginger root tea with honey and lemon steep it than sip on it .
for sinus netti pot from the drug store this thing unclogged me when I had a infection I did even need to take antibiotics but if you can't wait steam you head over your sink for 5 to 6 mins put a towel over your head fill the sink with hot water be careful not to get burned than put warm water with a little(pinch) salt in you hand and sniff it up your nose do this a few times on each side if you can get moisture in the air that also helps run a shower or fill a tub with hot water and just let it steam I know some it sounds gross but it will help.Netti pots work real good even for allergy season.
Hope you feel better.

 

[shortcake1806]

On the same thought as Terri tomato soup with a shot of hot sauce helps clear the nasal passages too.

 

[chicks rule]

Soothe a sore throat:
Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow. For another great gargle: 1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vinegar, gargle then drink.

Treat sinus infections and chest colds:
Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer. (Be sure to check vaporizer instructions for additional water measurement.)


Chest congestion:
To clear up respiratory congestion, inhale a vapor mist from steaming pot containing water and several spoonfuls of vinegar.



Lessen Morning Sickness
Drink some apple cider vinegar in water, with honey added. This concoction can help calm a queasy stomach.