What's the best home remedy for colds and sore throats?

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nisha m	Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or Mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. More details and home remedies available at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

glorianna	I rasied 4 children and my mother raised me and my sister on Vick's. At night, Rub it on your chest and throat, and keep warm. Don't smell all that great but it works, and is inexpensive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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ssmindia	Take 20 black pepper seeds just crack them do not powder add this to 30 ml of water and boil it till it becomes 20 ml and then filter the decotion while hot only ( so that the seeds do not reabsorb the pepper oil) cool it and gulp the decotion in one go. This you can do three or four times a day and you will get relief from cold & sore throat immediately and permanent relief within two days. Note This I have done for myself and for more than 100 persons and everybody got the relief much, much better than any medicines. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

putzer	And after all that.....in the evening wrap up and settle down with a couple hot brandies.....hot water, brandy, lemon and honey. No need to get drunk, and it really does help..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sawyer	Lots of juice & water. Advil Cold & Sinus or Alka Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu. Sleep with humidifier running in bedroom. Gargle with warm salt water. Homemade chicken soup. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sir Sidney Snot	I take Strepsils for the sore throat and Covonia for dry coughs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chet	Try the Natural Cures. The common cold, also known as "acute coryza," is an inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and is caused by infection with virus. It occurs more often than all other diseases. A person suffers from this disease three times in a year on an average. A cold usually lasts from 3 to 10 days. The patient feels miserable for the first three days or so. Symptoms The first signs of a cold are a feeling of soreness of the throat and congestion of the nasal passage. Although the disease normally begins in the nose and throat, it affects all parts of the body. Its usual symptoms are a running nose, sneezing, a rise in temperature, headache, sore throat, chill, aches and pains in the body and loss of appetite. The skin around the nostrils may become sore. Causes The common cold results from exposure to a virus. Its intensity, however, depends upon the state of health of the person and by environmental factors. Lowered vitality, allergic disorders of the nose and throat, chilling of the body, lack of sleep, depression, fatigue and factors such as sudden changes in temperature, dust, and other irritating inhalations are important contributory causes for the development of a cold. The real cause of a cold, however, is the toxic condition of the body brought about by wrong feeding habits such as an excessive intake of starch, carbohydrates, proteins, and other acid-forming foods. A cold is, therefore, nature’s simplest way of expelling toxic waste from the human system. The duration of the cold will depend on the amount of poisons accumulated in the body and the rapidity with which they are expelled. Treatment: To treat a cold by means of customary suppressive drugs like Aspirin and coldarin only paves the way for future trouble of a more serious nature. For such a treatment puts a sudden stop to the eliminative process then taking place and forces the toxic matter back into the tissues again. Moreover, drugs have no effect on the duration of the cold. It has been aptly said that a cold can be cured in a week by taking medicines, otherwise it will subside in seven days. The only real treatment for colds is a proper diet. The best way to begin the treatment is to put the patient on a fast for two days. Nothing should be taken during this period except warm water mixed with lemon juice and honey or fruit juice and hot water. A liquid diet of fruit juice in large amounts is necessary to neutralise the acid condition of the blood and hot drinks are needed to help clear the kidneys. Pineapple juice in particular is highly beneficial. A warm water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels during this period. The short juice fast may be followed by an exclusive fresh fruit diet for three days. In this regimen, the patient should have three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, peaches, melon or any other juicy fruit in season. Bananas, dried or stewed or tinned fruits, should not be taken. No other foodstuff should be added to the diet as otherwise the whole value of the treatment is lost. After the exclusive fruit diet, the patient should gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet of three basic food groups, namely (i) seeds, nuts and grains (ii) vegetables and (iii) fruits. It is advisable to avoid meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and starchy foods for a few days. The patient should strengthen the system as a whole by taking a diet which supplies all the vitamins and minerals the body needs. vitamin C, however, heads the list of these nutrients. It protects one against infection and acts as a harmless antibiotics. It is found in citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, sprouted Bengal and green grams. According to Dr. Linus Pauling, a noble prize-winning scientist, the regular use of this vitamin in the optimum daily amount will prevent the common cold and if a cold has already appeared, large doses of this vitamin will relieve the symptoms and shorten its duration. He estimates that 1-2 grams or 100 mg to 200 mg per day is approximately the optimum amount of this vitamin. His advice is to swallow one or two 500 mg. tablets of vitamin C at the appearance of first sign of the cold and continue the treatment by taking an additional tablet every hour. Lime is the most important among the many home remedies for common cold. It is highly beneficial in all types of cold and fevers. It should be taken well diluted. vitamin C-rich limejuice increases resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness. Limejuice should be diluted in a glass of warm water, and a teaspoonful of honey should be added to it. It forms an ideal remedy for a cold and dry cough. Garlic soup is an ancient remedy to reduce the severity of cold. Garlic contains antiseptic and antispasmodic properties besides several other medicinal virtues. The volatile oil in Garlic flushes out the system of all toxins and thus helps bring down fever. Garlic oil combined with Onion juice, diluted with water and drunk several times a day, has also been found in several studies to be extremely effective in the treatment of the common cold. Ginger is also an excellent food remedy for colds and coughs. Ginger should be cut into small pieces and boiled in a cup of water; it should then be strained and half a teaspoon of sugar added to it. It should be drunk while it is still hot, in case of colds. Ginger tea, prepared by adding a few pieces of Ginger into boiled water before adding tea leaves, is also an effective remedy for colds and for fevers resulting from cold. Turmeric, with its antiseptic properties, is an effective remedy for cold and throat irritations. Half a teaspoonful of fresh Turmeric powder mixed in 30 g of warm milk is a useful prescription for these conditions. Turmeric powder should be put into a hot ladle. Milk should then be poured in it and boiled over a slow fire. In case of a running cold, smoke from the burning Turmeric should be inhaled. It will increase the discharge from the nose and will bring quicker relief. Water Treatment A hot water bath, if it can be taken without undue exposure, is recommended as it helps relieve much of the congestion in the chest and nasal membranes. Hot packs or fomentations are excellent for treating chest and head colds. Steam bath, hot footbath and hot hipbath are also beneficial as they stimulate perspiration. Steam inhalation will help relieve the congestion of the nasal tissues. Gargling with hot water mixed with salt is beneficial for a sore throat. Cold chest packs should be applied two or three times a day as they will relieve congestion of lungs and help in eliminating the accumulated mucus. Other useful measures in the treatment of common cold are mild sunbath, fresh air, and deep breathing, brisk walks, sound sleep, adjustment of one’s clothes and habits to the requirements of the season, so as to nullify the effect of weather fluctuations. Yogasanas like bhujangasana, shalabhasana, dhanurasana, and yogamudra in vajrasana, yogic kriyas such as jalneti and vamandhouti and pranayamas such as kapalbhati, anuloma-viloma, and suryabhedana are beneficial in the treatment of the common cold. Hope this helps, Good Luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sportman002000	chicken soup...weird huh? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lolly	Warm a glass of lemonade in the mircowave and then add honey. Tastes lovely and really good for colds and sore throats. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DNA G	Gargle with warm salt water for your throat. A cold will go away on its own after 3 to 7 days. If you are stuffed up, steam will help Loosen the congestion. That's why eating hot soup is good. You're inhaling the steam while you're eating. If you have a room humidifier, use that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bell	I like this question! Whenever I get a cold I down Echinacea/Goldenseal. It comes in a small bottle and it's a tincture and you put the whole dropperful in some juice and get it down ya. You will start to feel better in less than a week and it'll help fight the infection you've got. I hope this works. you can buy this at a good health food store. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

amembal4444	Take plenty of rest. 1. Ginger Tea Recipe Ginger tea is thought to improve digestion and relieve nausea. It is also used to improve ward off colds, sore throat and the flu. It's very easy to make Ginger tea. Here's how to do it. Ginger Tea Recipe 4 cups of water 2 inch piece of fresh ginger Root optional: honey and lemon Peel the ginger Root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the Ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste. 2. Water is beneficial to those with a cold, and warm liquids and soups can add some much-needed nutrition. You probably don't have much of an appetite so try some natural hot tea or chocolate, which will help Hydrate your body, sooth your throat, and ease sinus congestion. Chicken soup and broth is not a myth, it really can alleviate some symptoms the accompany the common cold. 3. Vitamin C is a good regimen for prevention and recovering from a cold. 4. Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) is one of the most popular herbs on the market today. Goldenseal is used for colds and flu. 5. Steam inhalation with Eucalyptus oil may help to Clear Cough, laryngitis, sinusitis, congestion, throat infections, and symptoms from colds and flu. It is believed to work because it has antimicrobial properties and thins mucus in the respiratory tract, relieving congestion, and increasing local circulation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

essdee	Definitely a steam inhale including some Tea Tree Oil or Eucalyptus oil and Menthol. Inhale the steam for as long as it is hot, and make sure you gargle with dissolved Aspirin to soothe the sore throat. If you are hungry then eat, if not, ensure you drink LOTS - hot or cold, doesn't really matter but you lose a lot of fluid with snot etc (sorry) so you must keep up levels. Do the inhale thing as many times a day as you can, will really help to get rid of the cold faster! Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

glgl	Vitamin C (eg fruits that contain vitamin C), gargle with salt & water & (first boiled & then cooled to a "safe" tempertaure, the lukewarmish is better as cold water can irriate a sore throat). Also drink lemon juice & honey with hot water. Also Echinacea is very good as it boosts your immune system naturally.Health shops & Boots sell it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TeeVee	Boil some water with Ginger, Clove, chilli, lemon and Garlic. Simmer for one hour. It doesn't taste as rank as you might think. All of the above ingredients, however you take them, are good. Also, SLEEP Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

~Girlie~	Boil the kettle, add the juice of half a lemon, and sweeten with honey. Hope you feel better soon =] Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ripplediane	Hot lemon and honey drink. dissolve 1 teaspoon of honey in a mug of boiling water, with a squeeze of lemon. Relax in a comfy chair and sip. vitamin C in the lemon juice builds your immune system. Lemon juice and honey both have Antibacterial properties. Honey also has anti-Fungal properties, and I wouldn't be surprised if it has antiviral properties as well. The hot water and honey actually sooth a sore thoat and the hot water and steam help to clear your blocked nose. The water also helps to rehydrate your body. And you can have it as often as you like. To beat a cold you really need to get plenty of rest as well. Take care. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No