HelpQA Tags Search FAQ
Start a New Post Chat Login & Registration
4be8c2d8 78e3 4f52 8977 21b6cc47a3ee
Araz
last online: 12/14, 0:56
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0

Cold remedies

My chest hurts and I’ve been coughing for ages. My head is killing me and I’ve got a runny nose.

I have a cold! So my coworker gave me interesting advice to help alleviate my cough and congestion.

1. Drink a mix of 3 oz whiskey or bourbon, 1.5 oz honey, and .5 oz lemon juice.

2. Put a pot on the stove and fill with water. Boil it and breathe in the steam.

It got me thinking... what alternative methods do you guys have? I’ve also heard of Vick’s on the bottom of year feet with socks on but I can’t sleep with socks on!

This open post was written |
Views: 107, Subscribers: 11 |
Leave a reply | Report Post

⇩ Zoom to bottom
Reciprocity (0)
Reciprocity
Since writing this post Araz may have helped people, but has not within the last four (4) days.
Post Tags (5)
year, sleep, bottom, feet, socks
Replies (22)
Fb img 1683336237907
aeolian
last online: 10/10, 23:38
Verified User (6 years, 5 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(7 minutes after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Lots of raw garlic. Zinc. Osha root. Papaya seeds. Cayeene pepper. Eucalytus essential oil. Goldenseal and eckinacia. Suck on lemons.

4be8c2d8 78e3 4f52 8977 21b6cc47a3ee
Original Poster
Araz
last online: 12/14, 0:56
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(12 minutes after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

aeolian wrote:
Lots of raw garlic. Zinc. Osha root. Papaya seeds. Cayeene pepper. Eucalytus essential oil. Goldenseal and eckinacia. Suck on lemons.

I have loads of raw garlic, cayenne pepper, eucalyptus essential oil, and lemons. I don’t have the other things but this is definitely a good place to start.

For the essential oil - I have a humidifier/diffuser. Whenever I put it next to my bed overnight with eucalyptus oil, my sinuses feel clogged up. Am I doing something wrong? Maybe too much oil? (5 drops and roughly 2-3 cups of water). Do you think using tap water vs distilled makes a difference? I usually just use tap. Or maybe I should skip the diffuser all together and put a drop on my wrists? The one I have is all natural and can be applied topically.

Animation2 2
PepperJ
last online: <time class="timeago" datetime="1714449135" title="Apr 30, 2024 3:52">Apr 30, 2024 3:52</time>
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout2
#
(3 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

I do the hot toddies that you are talking about. ^^^^^

In a mug:
Juice one real lemon
Tbsp+ honey
tsp apple cider vinegar
Earl Gray, chamomille, dark tea
Pour boiling water in
Shot or so of brandy

Help me with:

Am I asking a question?

Animation2 2
PepperJ
last online: <time class="timeago" datetime="1714449135" title="Apr 30, 2024 3:52">Apr 30, 2024 3:52</time>
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout2
#
(3 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Also vicks on the feet with socks overnight

Vicks on the chest

If you are coughing from post nasal drip.... those neil med nose sprays do wonders to clear sinuses and help prevent drip that causes coughing. It's really gross, but it works

Help me with:

Am I asking a question?

1581744157174 1581744149313 miss bot
soco
last online: 03/19, 3:49
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(6 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Anyone have foot pain...!??

I have the #1 cure and I guarantee it will work 99% of the time.
Cheap beer and Listerine. Warm the beer up on the stove but not to boiling. Add 1 cup (6-8 oz.) of Listerine and then just soak the effected foot in the solution for 20 to 30 minutes. Repeat if necessary, but usually one treatment is all you need.

Help me with:

We have another hurricane coming this way.

6ac6ec97 7651 45c5 b346 63c4b75d6c66
Evansent
last online: 08/18, 9:33
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(7 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Instead of breathing those ingredients in, Araz you should try drinking them instead. They make you sweat the cold out. And 'old Wives tales are generally the best'
I find 'vix also beneficial. Vix has multiple purposes ,or you could try Beechams (max strength)

Sherlock by olga tereshenko d9qdidc
Sherlock
last online: 07/08, 10:43
Verified User (6 years, 6 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(8 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

The rhinoviruses that cause colds cannot tolerate heat. Sit in a sauna for an hour and you'll cut the time you endure a cold by 70%.

4be8c2d8 78e3 4f52 8977 21b6cc47a3ee
Original Poster
Araz
last online: 12/14, 0:56
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(10 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

PepperJ wrote:
I do the hot toddies that you are talking about. ^^^^^

In a mug:
Juice one real lemon
Tbsp+ honey
tsp apple cider vinegar
Earl Gray, chamomille, dark tea
Pour boiling water in
Shot or so of brandy

I took a sip and then immediately threw up all over myself 😔

6ac6ec97 7651 45c5 b346 63c4b75d6c66
Evansent
last online: 08/18, 9:33
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(15 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

You did only use a bit didn't you? And I only use brandy/whiskey,teaspoon honey and teaspoon of lemon then top up with hot water.

Animation2 2
PepperJ
last online: <time class="timeago" datetime="1714449135" title="Apr 30, 2024 3:52">Apr 30, 2024 3:52</time>
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout2
#
(16 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Araz wrote:

PepperJ wrote:
I do the hot toddies that you are talking about. ^^^^^

In a mug:
Juice one real lemon
Tbsp+ honey
tsp apple cider vinegar
Earl Gray, chamomille, dark tea
Pour boiling water in
Shot or so of brandy

I took a sip and then immediately threw up all over myself 😔

I'm so sorry. And I typed fast... only ONE type of tea

Regardless, hope you feel better soon....

Help me with:

Am I asking a question?

26177036 10215274775811609 2093060189 n
ProffVampy
last online: 05/07, 19:08
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(19 hours after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

i just drink copious amount of tropicana orange juice and marmite on toast xD dont think theres much medical benefit but it helps me cope and the cold usually dissaptes quite quickly. though i often get the tickle staying on my chest for quite a while after

2vbsok9
Grim_Hardcastle
last online: 02/06, 7:16
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(1 day after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

A cold is a result of a compromised immune system so lessening the load is important.

Get off all grains and sugars, artificial flavors, colorings and preservatives.
Drink only clean water and lots of it (not overdoing it of course)
And eat proper food like meat, vegetables and eggs. If fish is your preference that is fine too.

For supplementation you can use vitamin c and minerals.


Other than that it’s only time that heals as the body takes care of things itself.

I don’t get proper colds anymore unless I compromise myself. And then it only lasts for maximum a day. I was chronically ill in my youth following the advice of people supposedly in the know.

You will know when you are doing it right as you won’t get colds anymore and if you get the flu it will be a slight fever lasting merely for a couple of hours.

We’ve come accustomed to disease that is not normal for us, but as we put so much crap in our bodies the system gets overwhelmed.

Yorick
Yorick
last online: 02/28, 23:53
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(1 day after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

buy 2 sacks of rice, dump em in the tub.. insert your naked self in the tub.. allow the dry rice to mummify and free yourself from all the mucus damnation

Hayao
twosocks
last online: 06/17, 4:52
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(2 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

I've heard drinking bourbon helps, too. I haven't tried it.

So the last few days I have been super congested. What helped for me was Theraflu, Vicks vapor rub, and Chicken and Rice soup.

Sherlock by olga tereshenko d9qdidc
Sherlock
last online: 07/08, 10:43
Verified User (6 years, 6 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(2 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Chicken noodle soup, also known as "Jewish penicillin," really does help to de-congest a person with a cold. Staying warm is also a necessity. You won't get over a cold quickly if you can't stay warm.

Now, if you have a cold, do NOT drink ANYTHING that is cold. No cold drinks! Everything you drink should be warm. Cold germs LOVE the cold--but they hate heat. Even soaking in a warm tub of water will help to shorten your cold. A sauna is even better.

Fern
Fern
last online: 10/22, 23:26
Verified User (6 years, 5 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(2 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Chicken soup and rest.
Then repeat

1581744157174 1581744149313 miss bot
soco
last online: 03/19, 3:49
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(2 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Sherlock wrote:
Chicken noodle soup, also known as "Jewish penicillin," really does help to de-congest a person with a cold. Staying warm is also a necessity. You won't get over a cold quickly if you can't stay warm.

Now, if you have a cold, do NOT drink ANYTHING that is cold. No cold drinks! Everything you drink should be warm. Cold germs LOVE the cold--but they hate heat. Even soaking in a warm tub of water will help to shorten your cold. A sauna is even better.

Who wants to join me in the hot tub, clothing optional.

Help me with:

We have another hurricane coming this way.

Sherlock by olga tereshenko d9qdidc
Sherlock
last online: 07/08, 10:43
Verified User (6 years, 6 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(2 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

soco wrote:
Who wants to join me in the hot tub, clothing optional.

Do you have a nice, cold pond to jump in afterwards?

4be8c2d8 78e3 4f52 8977 21b6cc47a3ee
Original Poster
Araz
last online: 12/14, 0:56
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(3 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Hey guys, I feel much better! I took a lot of this advice, especially the hot baths. I just did tea (no bourbon) and that helped. I have sniffles still but no more fever!

Sherlock by olga tereshenko d9qdidc
Sherlock
last online: 07/08, 10:43
Verified User (6 years, 6 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(4 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Good show! Dress like an Eskimo indoors to keel your body temperature up. You will be slaying cold viruses by the millions!

Animation2 2
PepperJ
last online: <time class="timeago" datetime="1714449135" title="Apr 30, 2024 3:52">Apr 30, 2024 3:52</time>
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout2
#
(4 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Glad you feel better! :)

Help me with:

Am I asking a question?

4be8c2d8 78e3 4f52 8977 21b6cc47a3ee
Original Poster
Araz
last online: 12/14, 0:56
Verified User (6 years, 7 months)
Long Term User
Shoutout0
#
(5 days after post)
Quote this reply Report this reply to moderators

Sherlock wrote:
Good show! Dress like an Eskimo indoors to keel your body temperature up. You will be slaying cold viruses by the millions!

PepperJ wrote:
Glad you feel better! :)

Thank you!!! 😊

A
⇧ Zoom to top

Help-QA supports basic Markdown, emoji 😁, and tagging friends with @username!

To use this site you must be 13 years or older and occasionally submit your email address. Your email address is only shared with your explicit permission.

Home Page - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Feedback