Whats the best cure for a cold?

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devotionalservice	Now that you have a cold you may not be able to depend on natural remedies alone (unless you have no choice or that is your choice). Tylenol and Alkaseltzer puts out some good stuff. Normally they tell you to take the recommended dosage perhaps every four hours. Keep doing that and ride it out. If you have to go completely alternative health then try drinking plenty of liquids. You need to flush out toxins. White blood cells are trying to destroy bacteria in your body. You need to keep washing out the dead bacteria and white blood cells. You need to encourage white blood cell growth. Use an emetic if you are able to stand it. That will help to get the phlegm and other toxic issues out of your stomach. Do something to relieve constipation. Use mild saltwater solution to wash out your sinuses. Get plenty of rest. Keep all sheets, pillow cases and clothing clean and sterile. Try some ginger Root to combat nausea and dizziness. Call your doctor if none of these ideas work. Always consult with your physician. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

v_me_love	When I have a cold I drink lots of water. Also my mum boils lemonade in a pan and puts in slices of lemon and Ginger - that is fantastic! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MileyEmily	chicken noodle soup, fluids Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rup	vitamin C and Zinc... go down your local tesco... or wallamart!! also warm water instead of cold.... and sweating the cold out of you at night.. i.e plenty of blankets and a jumper in bed with the heating on.. also if over 18 hot whiskey + lemon + honey... mixed together Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

greyhound mummy	boiling equal parts of whiskey and lemonade and drinking it throughout the day..should circumstances allow..let it cool once youve boiled it though dont drink while hot..go to bed and when you wake up u should b cold free..my old man swears by it so i tried it once and it did work Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ali morad	don't drink cold water or eat anything cold such as ice-cream, don't eat fish, banana and mango. don't walk into cold weather, wear very warm cloths if you have to. take Cold And Flu tablet and relax until you feel better. God will cure you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Pook	At the first sign of a cold, take the chinese herbal remedy "Yin Chiao Chen". You can find it in health food stores for around 6 dollars for a package of ten doses. Each little box in the package contains 7 pills. Take all seven pills in the small box, 3 times a day. Cold will be gone in 2 days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

norma e	In England we have a saying, starve a fever, and feed a cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Forlorn Hope	No cure for a cold, just stuff to ease the symptoms... :D Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Winnie	Don't get one in the first place! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Part Time Cynic	If you have a stuffy nose/sinusses then eucalyptys and lemon oils mixed in a burner or on a tissue will clear your head like a treat. And i agree with the chicken soup too. Do a home made one with carrots, leeks, Cabbage and swedes. Use chicken on the bone, the marrow has a lot of easily digested nutrients in it. You can contact me if you want a recipe. And rest ... if that is an option ;-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

twentyeight7	Put 1 med size Onion in juicer, 4 little things of fresh Garlic. Then take the juice and add 2 tbsp. melted honey, and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg. Put ingredients in glass jar, shake and then store in fridge. Take a spoonful in morning or night. This is an old Norwegian remedy. I have been using it since before I could remember. Never had cold or flu. Be kind give your partner some or you could be sleeping alone. Take the bits of Onion and Garlic that are left over and fry them up a bit and put in ice cube trays and freeze then use for soup or over other foods. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hookiejr	Water. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

maamu	Calling in sick for work. I always feel amazingly better once I call in sick. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sweetie Pie	at the first signs of it, take vitamin c Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ku`uleialoha	i took Tylenol cold and it helped me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

leelee291	zpack Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shaddyriaz	When you start feel a bit tingly in the back of your throat or nose take a 1000mg pill of vitamin C, lots of water and no alcohol. Don't do anything to make yourself tired or run down. Early to bed. Keep taking the Vit C daily until its over. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Garry	First thing to do, prevent it to increase. do this by rubbing the bottom of your your feet with Oil and wear socks. Avoid making your feet wet and stay away from cold water. Drink luke warm water. Then you may have Green Tea without milf. you can also have soup.. but avoid soup which has sour taste. A very effective way to reduce cold is inhale STEAM.. you get steamers in the market. Take steam as many times in a day as possible. Take it for atleast 5 minutes. Have ayurvedic medicine which kills diseases slowly but completely. Cold heals by itself but it prolongs, visit a doctor else the cough inside will convert you into an bronchitic patient. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ema M	My top tips are Garlic, onions, green vegetables, & hot toddies: put some lemon juice, lots of honey, and a splash of brandy in a mug, stir them all together, and top up with hot (not boiling) water. Sip it slowly just before bedtime, and you'll boost your vitamin C, soothe your throat and chest, and the brandy will help you to get a good night's sleep. Works an absolute treat!! The odd bit of Echinacea will help too, but not too often, as with most natural remedies, if you over-use it, it'll stop working, as your body will get used to it. The odd spicy dish will also help your body to sweat out some of the cold. Green Tea is supposed to help too, but if you're not used to it, it'll make you feel even more like death warmed up, as it'll do such a good job of de-toxing you. So best to avoid that unless you drink it ordinarily. I do recommend Green Tea though, but when you've a cold, that's probably not the best time to start. Home-made chicken soup is good too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Flower	vitamin c water and patience... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PROUD 2B BLONDE	Chicken noodle soup. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Yrret	Time is the only thing i'm afraid. but then all the old remedies help too. If i feel a cold is just starting or maybe just starting, i go to bed early with a little tot of brandy and hot water and sip it while i read a book. Somehow it seems to warm up my whole body and fight a cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Gypsy Gal	Time, rest, lots of juices, and non stress but the best way is not get a cold and walla a news flash it is so easy just wash your hand after touching anything including a door knob, shaking hand, etc etc.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kelsi h	simple really! try one cup of hot water with a tablespoon of honey, its magic!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

el aztecan	Zinc, water, and time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Dizital Dezires	To be frank there is no remedy for cold. There is a popular saying: "If you take medicine it will be cured in a week, if not it will take seven days". So, you can take some hot soups with lots of pepper as garnish or use inhalers for a temporary relief. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bajanqt	Apparently there is no cure for the cold. Drink plenty fluids especially fruit juices (Cherry juice and orange juice especially). I normally try a home remedy which may sound yuck to you but I normally crush some Garlic and Ginger, boil it and drink the fluid. Garlic is a natural antibiotic. If you are stuffed up try splashing some warm salt water in your face, this clears the nasal passage. Hope this help Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

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sky	Boil about 2 cups of water with a tsp of Fennel seeds and your favourite brand of teabag, then add a cup of milk and bring it all back to the boiling stage. Once it's boiled, simmer for 5 minutes and take it off the hob to cool. Sieve the Fennel tea into a mug and add your prefered amount of sugar or honey and drink it while it's warm. Then sleep or rest. Don't have more than three mugs of Fennel tea in 24 hours because it will dehydrate you. You feel the benefits the next day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

arfa54321	there is no cure for a cold only remedies to make you feel better so just take two paracetamol Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No