How do you treat colds? (my throat, cold, infections, congestion)

[psulions2007]

Just got a cold and was wondering what other people do to help themselves! :

For me:

1. Take 2-3 (depending on the severity) cold-eeze lozenges on the initial day, 1-2 on the second, and third or until it's gone.

2. Drink a glass of orange juice on the initial day.

3. Eat a bowl of Hot and Sour Soup on the initial day.

4. On the initial day, about 3 hours before I usually go to bed, take a dose of nyquil.


Using this formula, my colds usually only last 48-72 hours with few lingering side effects. It's great!

[myrc60]

I rarely get them now that my kids are getting older but when my throat starts hurting I pile on the Vitamin C (Ester C to be exact) and that helps a lot.

[photobuff42]

Vitamin c, oil of oregano, rest and use of the neti pot.

[SouthernBelleInUtah]

Airborn - the one study had flawed methodology.

[psulions2007]

Originally Posted by SouthernBelleInUtah

Airborn - the one study had flawed methodology.

I used to use that, but it never worked for me. I always got a rash (though the pink grapefruit flavor tasted good! haha).

Cold-eeze works a LOT better for me. I already feel a lot better (got sick on Tuesday)...my only problem now is throat congestion/voice deepening. I'll probably get some mucinex before I go home today from work (also a favorite!).

[qdogfball]

Vitamin D, proven to help with Flu and other infections

foodconsumer.org - Vitamin D deficiency is why you get flu and other infections

"Nature immunology" - PubMed result[Jour]+AND+2010[pdat]+AND+geisler[author]&cmd=detailssearch

[Coolhand68]

When I feel one coming on, I load up on Vitamin C and fresh garlic.

I'll take a few extra cloves of fresh chopped garlic and toss them in some chicken soup or into some freshly made marinara sauce.

Honestly though I haven't had a cold in quite some time. I typically get a healthy dose of Vitamin C from the fresh tomato sauce I cook during the week and fresh bell peppers as well. I drink at least one glass of grape juice and apple juice each day too. A handful of red grapes each day as well. No supplements because I can't remember to take them anyway. I think I need something for my memory.

[skel1977]

Honestly I smoke pot

[samnyc]

Drink lots of Hot water. Don't add any thing to the water. Trust me, it works. I only drink hot water.

[harry chickpea]

One benefit of getting older is that you rarely get colds. Apparently there are a finite number of cold viruses, and by the time you reach middle age you have been exposed to most of them.