Does anyone know any good helping cold remedies?!


Question: Any remedies to help your cold in about 3 days or less? Thanks!


Answers: Any remedies to help your cold in about 3 days or less? Thanks!

I have done so much research over the last month because every patient I see has these crummy symptoms.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for the cold symptoms. It is almost always viral, rather than bacterial, so antibiotics don't do any good for it. Even though there isn't a good "cure," at least you can treat the symptoms to help you feel better.

First of all, antihistamines like Chlor-Trimeton or Benadryl seem to do a very good job. Even though it isn't an allergic reaction, it still has some good effects when used because of the inflammation. These should generally be used at night, because they can make you drowsy. Also, Ibuprofen is good at reducing a fever as well as inflammation in your sinuses or throat. It also helps to reduce the pain or general discomfort of your symptoms. If you have kidney problems or take a blood thinner, you can take Tylenol instead.

A nasal saline spray is useful to reduce the blockage of your sinuses. When you put it in your nose, point the nozzle towards your ear before spraying, rather than directly up. This will help prevent your eyes from burning. If that doesn't work well, a steroid nasal spray helps reduce the inflammation there and allow your sinuses to drain. Afrin or Neosynephrine are good decongestant sprays, but you can't use them for longer than 3-5 days because of the risk of rebound congestion.

Pseudoephedrine is a good decongestant, but don't take it at night or you won't sleep well. Also, if you have high blood pressure, you may not want to take this. Mucinex is good for chest congestion, and helps to dry out your mucus membranes. Lastly, a cough is a good thing because it helps to get rid of the junk, but at night it can be bad because the cough keeps you up at night. A cough suppressant like Guiafenesin is good to use at night, just to help you sleep well.

You can expect the symptoms to last for about 5 days or so, and the cough itself can last as long as two weeks or so. Usually, they are not needed, though. You should at least not feel so crummy after about 3 to 5 days, though. If the congestion lasts for over 1-2 weeks, you may have developed a secondary bacterial infection, and antibiotics may help you. There is some anecdotal evidence that Echinacea and Zinc help with cold symptoms, but these are not studied well enough to know if there is proven benefit.

Hope that helps. Good luck with everything.

I know of a couple of remedies that works for me. They help wipe out the virus or bacteria. Try concentrated Oil of Oregano, this will help to wipe out whatever your fighting and it's available in most health food stores. Makes sure it is concentrated.

I've also done food grade hydrogen peroxide which does the same but oxygenates the body and leaves the good bacteria still in your system. This is however a little uncomfortable to use and caution needs to be taken as it must be diluted. Research oxygen therapies with food grade hydrogen peroxide on the net to get recommended dosages and cautions.

Another good herb that I've taken is Usnea. However, I've never found this in the Health Food store. I had to find it in the wild and make a tea.

These natural remedies work like antibiotics and it is wise to put the good bacteria back in when finished with some yogurt.

Drink lots of water to flush it out, and rest. You'll be a good as new in 3 days or less.

Hope you feel better.

Of course this is what has worked for me but it's always best to go see an ND (Doctor) for specific diagnosis and treatment.

1 shot glass whiskey
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon juice
drink and go to bed under as many blankets as you can and sweat. it is mostly the sweating that does it the whiskey only helps you sleep the honey and lemon cut the taste.

I have found Zicam to be useful. Also try some zinc tablets. Get flavored ones, cause they do not taste very good, but they do work. Also Vitamin C. If a cold is just starting, take echinacia. It helps to boost your immune system. I have taken 2 in the morning and 2 at night for a week. Then lay off for a while. Good Luck

You should:-

eat more fruit and vegetables for Vitamin C.
eat garlic and chilies, this food act as natural decongestants.
drink a lot of fluid, to loosen phlegm.
eat chicken soup, its help ti thin the mucus.

Elderberry extract works wonders for me as it has antiviral properties. Drink lots of fluids too especially water. You should be drinking 1/2 your lbs body weight in ounces of water a day so if you weighed 160 lbs you should drink 80 ounces of water or 10 cups. and when you are sick you can up your vitamin C intake to the therapeutic range of 3-6 grams......I usually buy the chewable vitamin C 500 mg and take 12 a day (spaced out). you will not want to do that for more then say a week because you might run the risk of developing kidney stones. and get lots of rest.

Make yourself some tea with garlic and lemon. Garlic has very strong anti-bacterial properties. It should start working really soon and in no time you will be feeling as good as new.





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