View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
LONGTIMELURKER Enthusiastic Fan

Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 389 Location: SHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! ;) It's a secret.
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:45 pm Post subject: Cold Remedies ? |
|
|
Ok, I have my 2nd cold/cough in 6 weeks...and need ANY ideas on how to get rid off/ deal with/ help it ...
I am on Day/Night-Quil and took zinc...I just need to cope w my busy-ness as a mom of 2 and it is sooo hard when you feel yucky... and I don't frequent any other boards accept this one so any help is welcome from my LG friends...please!!!! _________________ The difference between Bree and Sarah is this ....
Bree- Classicly Beautiful/sweet/ "pure"/Vogue
Sarah-Modern Day HOT/ naughty/"dirty"/Penthouse |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Sami P. Monkey's Agent

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 2237 Location: Norway
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Uff da, that sucks. :/
Tried vitamin C?
Hope you get better soon _________________ "Have you uff da'd today?" - Broken Kid |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Killthesmiley The Order of Denderah

Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 4732 Location: Halifax NS Canada
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Ginger Tea with fresh lemon and honey _________________ kelly
YOU: Who does that KTS think she is? Total bitch!
ME: I think I'm you, only better.
~Kelly, KMurr, and Kellylen <3~ |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
fsk282 Lonely Fan

Joined: 06 Dec 2006 Posts: 213 Location: france
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
i used to live in germany and my friends would put an onion on the radiator and let it sit overnight and then drink the juice in the morning. it was the most vile, disgusting thing EVER. i would stick with tea and honey. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Sim7lizard Hymn of One

Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 11932 Location: Drinking Orange Soda
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:01 pm Post subject: |
|
|
* 1 shot rum
* 1 teaspoon sugar
(preferably superfine)
* Squeeze of lime juice
* Cinnamon stick
* Boiling water
Stir all ingredients, adding enough boiling water to fill mug or glass. _________________ If I had only one last thing to say it would be...
Shiklamaertopisudioraclistiaactedrioumalateropulifosakalibonemasipourous! |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
jill2009 Casual Observer

Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 89
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I take Emergen-Cs as a preventive measure against colds, daily or every other day, and it seems to work. The only time I've had a cold since summer was this January when I stopped taking them. I was taking them a few weeks ago and I started to get a scratchy throat and runny nose, so I took some more and it never developed into a full-blown cold. Maybe start taking them now and continue from now on? |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
7Harry7Potter7 P. Monkey's Agent

Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Posts: 2040 Location: Hogwarts. Duh.
|
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Do not even get me started on stuff like Airborne and ColdMD.
My advice would be to drink and much orange juice as possible. That's what I do when I am getting/have a cold. _________________ Book 7: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS!!!!!!!
Coming July 21, 2007!!!!!!!
784 pages |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
ShardinsKitten Devoted Fan

Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 934
|
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
just be careful on how much OJ you drink, the acid in it can be really bad for your stomach (if over done).
Ummm ok Vitamin C is always good.
try that Coldezz (spelling) stuff, and the other stuff that is like it ( I can't remember the name right now sorry) works well for me, and has shortened the length of colds for me, mine usually last a really long time.
and lastly, this works really well... (it's a good idea to do it close to bed time)
mix 1 oz Beam, 3 oz hot water, 3 tsp sugar and if you have a peppermint, drop the peppermint in it... then drink it hot |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Kasdeja Hymn of One

Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Posts: 7754 Location: Back...and to the left.
|
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:55 am Post subject: |
|
|
echinacea helps support your immune system. When I take them daily with my vitamins, I don't ever get fully sick. _________________
You cannot make another post so soon after your last; please try again in a short while.
Bagged, tagged, sold to the butcher at the store. |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
ladysolitary85 Enthusiastic Fan

Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 354 Location: California
|
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I have to ask, are you sure its a cold and not allergies? Because it is allergy season and that could be why the medication your trying isn't working. If you can I'd see a doctor but if you can't than I'd try allergy meds and see how it works for you. _________________ http://www.myspace.com/codenameladysolitary |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
bunnyonsteroids Devoted Fan

Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 923 Location: Where tachy can't find me
|
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
cold try vix or something liek that olbas oil really works for me well it gets rid of the stuffy nose! erm rest alot helps too _________________ whats bright coloured, amazingly abstract, random and plain old hyper?
thats right
me
Member of the defence force *woot* |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
Broken Kid Site Admin

Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Posts: 5276
|
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I tried Zicam last time I had a cold... they say to take it at first sign of a cold and keep taking it every so many hours. It really kept it from being a full-blown cold and got me over it quicker.
I hear there's a lawsuit against them for killing taste buds or sense of smell (depending on how you take it), but I think that's only folks who use it all the time (like some folks take airborne every day to stave off colds). I'd use it again. _________________ President of the Owen Fan Club |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
PolkadotConfederation Hymn of One

Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 9805
|
Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Vitamin C is good, though it's not neccesarily a great way to get rid of colds. It's just good for preventing them. Like someone above said, Emergen-C's are absolutely amazing ways to prevent colds, but since you already have a cold that probably won't work.
Tea with honey is always good. Just drink lots and LOTS of fluids, and rest as much as possible.
I normally just take motrin pills whenever I get sick. That's only if the symptoms are really bad. Drinking lots and resting lots is truly the best way to get better.
By the way, I'm sorry to hear that you're sick! That's no fun at all. Hope you get better soon. _________________ Hey. I'm Kassia! |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
ShardinsKitten Devoted Fan

Joined: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 934
|
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
Broken Kid wrote: | I tried Zicam last time I had a cold... they say to take it at first sign of a cold and keep taking it every so many hours. It really kept it from being a full-blown cold and got me over it quicker.
I hear there's a lawsuit against them for killing taste buds or sense of smell (depending on how you take it), but I think that's only folks who use it all the time (like some folks take airborne every day to stave off colds). I'd use it again. |
Zicam that's what I was trying to think of!! I used it before and didn't have any problems with it, and it worked really really well. I'd take it again too (it's a little on the expensive IMO, but well worth it). |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
chershaytoute Moderator

Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 1877 Location: Oregon with an ocean view...across the neighbors' cow pasture, wow!
|
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:57 am Post subject: |
|
|
Kasdeja wrote: | echinacea helps support your immune system. When I take them daily with my vitamins, I don't ever get fully sick. |
Be careful with this if you have any allergies... I have ALLERGIES...and found out the hard way that I'm allergic to the stuff... <sigh> _________________ Diane, or cher, or even chershaytoute, but "Hey, you!" works, too...
WWggD - let's make the Breeniverse a better place to live...
Thanks to giddeanx for the coolest personal glue stick ever! |
|
Back to top |
|
 |
|