How do you treat a cold?

[ILoveCoach]

Have you tried those tablets that you use in the shower?? They really aren't as great as I thought they would be, but they make me feel better temporarily.

 

[baglady]

I usually take Comtrex cold and cough tablets and drink lots of soup.
Hope you feel better, spiralsnowman!

 

[kathyrose]

Rest, some medicine and lemon juice.

 

[ILoveCoach]

Take a shot of Vodka to clear the sinuses!

 

[ZooMom]

Sleep, sleep, sleep! I usually try to sleep most of the first day & then I'm back to being supermom

 

[pseub]

If you can start them when you first feel the cold coming on, zinc lozenges work wonders. Sometimes I can fend off the cold entirely, but if I do get it, it isn't as severe and has a much shorter duration. I get the ones at Trader Joe's or GNC. Once the cold hits, soup (esp. chicken or hot-and-sour), liquids and rest are the best remedies.

 

[Irissy]

If you have a sore throat, get some warm water and put in some salt. Mix it up and gargle it. Don't drink it though! The taste might be a little gross, but your throat will feel SO much better afterwards.

Ah, that's my dad's best advice: gargle salt water will kill the germs in your throat. Totally works for me!

 

[helenNZ]

drugs... i take lots of drugs when im sick!