How can I get rid of this cold, fast?!

How can I get rid of this cold, fast?

So I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat, a headache, neck pains, and a completly cloged and draining nose. I have no energy, and standing up makes me feel dizzy. I'm planning on taking it easy this weekend with lots of rest, but what else can I do to get over this cold faster or at least ease the symptoms?

Hi Maizey, the first and most important thing is to get lots of rest, perhaps up to 12 hours of sleep each day.

You will also want to drink lots of liquids to help clear your congested sinuses. For relief of aches and pains that are accompanied by fever, try taking an over the counter medicine such as Tylenol, and avoid giving Aspirin to children because it can cause the potentially fatal Rays Syndrome.

Also, try adding lots of juice, fruits, vegetables and soups to your diet so you can fight off the infection quicker. Other home remedies that can lessen the symptoms of a cold are ginger, which can be grated and steeped in water for a tea, as well as garlic which as immune system boosting effects.

Hot baths can also make you feel better because they increase your body’s circulation which can help relieve a stuffy head, and congested lungs or nose.

Some people also believe that taking a bit of rum or brandy in a hot drink will help treat a cold or flu because the alcohol will kill off germs in the body.
Jason Homan