Comments on: Any natural home remedies for getting rid of a cold?

By: amembal4444

amembal4444 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

HOME REMEDIES FOR COMMON COLD
* Vitamins are most helpful in fighting against the cold as well as other diseases. Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid, is helpful in preventing the colds and it can be found in many foods such as citrus fruits, some vegetables.
* Zinc is also helpful for cold that can cut colds short. When you first feel that you may be getting a cold, start taking zinc
* Garlic, as well as onion, is sometimes taken for the relief of congestion and minor infections.
* Horseradish is another herb that has an excellent property to treat sore throat and upper respiratory tract infections, reduces fever, and expels concentrations of mucus.
* Another effective remedy for sore throat is to gargle with a strong solution of table salt and warm water. Gargle several times a day.
* Echinacea is an herb that acts as nature’s antibiotic. It helps to increase the body’s immunity and thus helps in fighting against the infection and illness.
* Goldenseal is another herb that acts as a natural antibiotic, and can be taken to help fight against the cold.
* Add 1/4 teaspoon of table salt to about 5 ml lukewarm water. Use this solution as a nasal drop. Use 1 to 2 drops in each nostril about 3 to 4 times daily.
* A ginger tea can be prepared by boiling ginger in normal tea. It gives relief to congested nose.
* Drink a teaspoonful of ginger juice mixed with equal quantity of honey.
* Take hot water in a bowl and put some Thyme leaves. Inhale vapors by covering head with a towel.
* Add 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 shot of lemon juice, 1 shot of whiskey to a coffee cup. Fill the remainder of the coffee cup with steaming hot water, stir, and sip until cold is relieved.
* Make hot chicken soup with lots of garlic. Have when hot. It will help unclog nasal passage.
* Warm ¼ katori mustard; add 4-5 cloves of chopped garlic. Apply this on nose, chest and back. Cover up and sleep.
* Boil half a bowl of water, add few drops of eucalyptus oil and inhale the steam.
* Sage is used to cure sore throat, stuffed nose, gingivitis and coughs, is a powerful antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Use as a gargle.
* Warm up coconut oil. Gently massage the coconut oil over the child’s chest for about 5 minutes. Repeat the same on the upper portion of the back. The massage should be given just before child goes to sleep.
* Avoid sugar (even natural sources) as it can impair immune function. Orange juice contains a much higher level of sugar than vitamin C. Therefore consuming lots of orange juice during a cold may do more harm than good.
* Chilies, especially Jalapeno, are the best, most available and most effective antiviral.
* Elderberry has been used for centuries to treat colds and flu. Recent research indicates that elderberry fruit extract may de-activate cold and flu viruses by preventing them from replicating.
* A diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, salads, low saturated fats and whole cereals will provide protection against infective organism. Raw fruits and vegetables are better than the cooked one.
* Take 1 tbsp of fresh gooseberry juice with 1/2 tsp ginger. It is a very effective remedy. This can be taken regularly to prevent recurrence of cold.
* A tablespoon of ajwain crushed in the palms and tied up in a thin kerchief can be used for inhalation to relieve nasal block.
* Boil 1 tbsp of pepper powder in a cup of milk along with a pinch of turmeric. Add some sugar for taste. Drink this once a day for three days.

By: jen

jen — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

hot honey and lemon
olbas oil over the counter, or eucalyptus essential oil for a blocked nose

By: b8k3p

b8k3p — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

If you only sneeze once each time, it’s probably a cold.

If you sneeze in pairs or groups, it’s probably allergies.

Allergy treatments are pretty effective — the most effective is diphenhydramine (benadryl) it’ll make you drowsy, though. You could us loratadine or alavert — they’re non-drowsy, and work well.

For a cold, I have a regimin that I do, and I NEVER stay sick for long — most people think it’s ridiculous and overkill, but — hey, it works for me.

I take 1000 mg of vitamin C every hour for 12 hours, then I take 1000mg of vitamin C every 12 hours for the next several days.

I also take zinc lozenges (not pills, but lozenges, that you suck on) every 8 hours for several days.

The vitamin C boosts the immune system and helps fight off infections. Zinc, if taken early enough, can work against the virus by not letting it reproduce as easily.

Good luck, and I hope you feel better!

By: Tyrone S.

Tyrone S. — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

think about it: your body is on the defense by doing what it doing to get rid of the toxins, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing. This is your body doing these things to get rid of something(infections) that it found offensive.

Let it run its course and clean those toxins/infections in your body.

After this bout of clean-up, take some Echnichia (spell), Goldenseal, Yellow Dock, Slippery Elm, Red Clover. These will help prevent that infection of the so-called cold.

By: doclakewrite

doclakewrite — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

cirus and fruit juices
hot tea with lemon and honey
garlic crushed in hot water
mentholatum or vicks in hot water in sink.
cover head with towel and inhales for 10 minutes.
eucalyptus also works
hot chicken soup
stay away from dairy and red meat

By: Ladybug

Ladybug — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

Vitamin C and Echinacia.

By: SAR

SAR — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

Drink apple cidar vinegar & honey.

1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 8 oz water.

Another…

Take 1000 mg of Vitamin C every 6 hours. You’ll start having to go to the bathroom alot & it will "flush" out the "bug".

By: Kathryn E

Kathryn E — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

A cold last 7 days, allergies can last forever. Vit. C may help for the cold and a antihistamine for the allergies.

By: roaringlion74

roaringlion74 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

ve 2 half boiled eggs with a cup of tea.

By: soisitok

soisitok — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:57:28 +0000

How about moms old remedies. Lots and lots of chicken noodle soup and plenty of bed rest.