First signs of a cold - what's good to take?

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vicky l	lemsips. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

curiousgeorge	Zicam, Zicam, Zicam! It does really work to either stop the cold, or minimize symptoms. Our family tried it last year & have continued using it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shelford555	A cold has to take its coarse,there is no cure.Take Paracetamol for the aches And have as much good sleep as you can in bed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Reg J	Whisky, honey and hot milk, that will cure just about anything and doesn't cost a lot Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hotpink555	Bioforce Echinacea drops. Just put 16 drops in a tiny bit of water in the bottom of a glass and drink it. It will sort you right out. Works great for me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

da brat	i use a product called AIRBORNE !! it works fast!! it dissolves like alka seltzer. plus it works on hangovers just as good!! enjoy your party!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

london lady	vitamin c. oranges or tablets. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jennifer c	Nyquil. And allow yourself at least 8 hours of sleep for the next few days. Sleep helps build your immune system. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

churchlady	I take Zinc. It is inexpensive, and if I start to take it at the first sign of a cold it really helps me. You can get it in the vitamin aisle anywhere. They lso make a nasal spray called Zicam. This is a little more expensive but works great. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mad Roy	Cold-Eeze lozenges are clinically tested and shown to be effective if used as directed as soon as the first cold symptoms are felt. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

FIONA S	my otherwise sensible daughter got me to rub Garlic on the soles of my feet and on the outside of my throat at the first sign of a sore throat, i thought she was daft but did it any way.....also swallowing a bit of Garlic just to be sure. I t seems to have worked the times i have done it, beats me why. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bob	Some Garlic, and place some under your pillow slip. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

apple84	I heard a doctor recommending this on TV and it works for me every time! Buy high strength Vit C tablets and take one at least every two hours. Your basically blasting your system so the cold doesn't get a chance to take hold. Vitamin C can act as a slight laxative, but I find it a small sacrifice if it means I can avoid a full-blown cold- it's my pet hate! Bassett's do really good Vit C tablets that you can eat like sweeties as their just like fruit gums. Drink loads of water too, keep warm and make sure you get enough sleep! Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

santosh n	use the tablet called levocet (levocetrizine 5mg tab) daily once at night before sleep dont use this in morning ok its getting some drousy ness ok Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

EvilEdd	I used to take Vitamin C and Zinc, and suffered no colds during that time. Zinc is thought to boost the imune system, though some studies link excessive Zinc intake with enlargement of the prostate gland (obviously more of a problem for men than women, though I have heard that around 10% of women actually have a prostate gland). vitamin C can also be harmful IF TAKEN TO EXCESS, which can cause diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, high stomach acid, increased urination, insomnia, irritability, joint pains, osteoporosis (indirectly), headaches, hypoglycemia, weakness, anemia, pms, may increase infections by causing Copper deficiency, reduced estrogen, reduced Progesterone, reduced prolactin (which reduces libido in men, not sure about women). vitamin C Sources: Citrus fruit, green peppers, sweet and hot peppers, potatoes, spinach, Parsley, Cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Rose Hips, black currants and other berries, tomatoes, Horseradish, watercress. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Suzanne S	My husband (who hardly ever gets sick) and I take a product called Airborne (there is a product through CVS pharmacy that costs about a dollar less). It was created by a teacher who got sick by being with all the children. It has herbal extracts (so read the ingredients and maybe call your pharmacist if you are on other meds) and vit. C. We have found that it significantly reduces the the down time when ill or keeps us from getting ill at all. Good luck! Suzanne Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Wendy M	Garlic and lots of vitamin C. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The one	they say that keeping your vit c up is always good - but positive thinking also helps - not that it keeps the cold away or cures it, but positive thinking helps in all manner of things Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jeepster	Garlic. It helps to prevent colds. If you're not a big Garlic eater, get the capsules they don't taste of anything and they don't leave a smell on your breath. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

waycyber	Some friends of mine swear by Echanacia. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dotlrb	Boiled in onions in milk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tetanus Tim	Have a curry followed by a trip to your local booster juice or equivalent outlet for a carrot, orange Ginseng and Ginger juice concoction. Will blow your mind and your cold away. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Twisty	Echinacea & vitamin C. You should take vit c & b vitamins every day, then you should find that you never get colds. Eat healthily-lots of protein & fruit & veg to keep your strength up, plenty of fluids. I always find wrapping up and going out for a walk in the cold helps give me energy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LoveLEE	Echinacea Drops. The liquid is better than the tablets as it works faster. This is a herbal extract that you can find in any herbal shop...even boots the chemist do it now. works for me every time. Lable is called: Bioforce Fresh Herb Extract Echinaforce Echinacea Drops For colds and flu 50ml Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bonz	Vicks First Defense nasal spray works wonders. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fenlandfowl	massive 1000mg vitamin C tablets plus Zinc and Echinacea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sinead_cawley	Echinacea full stop a highly powerful immune booster 3 of these over 24 hrs will knock that cold right on the head! As long as you remain in doors for a day, without venturing outside otherwise your cold will turn into a Flu! Echinacea is great and I have been taking it for yrs, and in the last 2 yrs I have had one cold and no flu what so ever. take plenty of VC also...feel better... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jillyjogs	echinacea,for at least two weeks,jill Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Danielle T	vitamin C 1000mg tablets and Echinacea capsules. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sue	Take Zinc lozenges - ones with vitamin C as well are even better. Apparently Zinc is absorbed much more efficiently in the mouth and when its taken with vitamin C it is even more effective. Start sucking the lozenges as soon as you feel that tickle in your throat that is the precursor to a cold. (Zinc boosts your natural immune system) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Trix	loads of Garlic. Best thing to ward off a cold. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No