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rational


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Remedies for a cold
#14492351 - 05/22/11 01:40 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Does anyone have any suggestions/home remedies to get rid of a cold? My throat has been hurting for a few days, hurts to swallow, and I coughed up a bit of blood. Can't get to the doctor until Monday. Tried taking day quil and other meds but it hasn't worked. Only thing that seems to help my throat is gargling warm water with salt.
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lil_demented
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Re: Remedies for a cold [Re: rational]
#14492357 - 05/22/11 01:42 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Drumfiend
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Brew yourself some tea, add lemon juice (and a wedge of lemon if you want), sweeten with honey, and add a shot of whiskey.
One or two of those will make you feel better.
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lil_demented
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Re: Remedies for a cold [Re: Drumfiend]
#14492375 - 05/22/11 01:46 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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When I get a cold I can't kick, I muster up a good stretch of free time, unplug the phone, and sleep.
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owls
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Re: Remedies for a cold [Re: rational]
#14492387 - 05/22/11 01:49 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
rational said: Does anyone have any suggestions/home remedies to get rid of a cold? My throat has been hurting for a few days, hurts to swallow, and I coughed up a bit of blood. Can't get to the doctor until Monday. Tried taking day quil and other meds but it hasn't worked. Only thing that seems to help my throat is gargling warm water with salt.
why yes i do!
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/turmeric-milk-recipe-for-cough-and-sore-throat.html
the only problem i foresee with this is you not having turmeric on hand.. if you don't, it's at any supermarket though i'd recommend a health food store to make sure you find a non-irradiated version. if you can't do that you'll probably still be fine
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Re: Remedies for a cold [Re: owls]
#14492395 - 05/22/11 01:52 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Thank you ^_^
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Re: Remedies for a cold [Re: rational]
#14492423 - 05/22/11 02:02 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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don't mention it
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Re: Remedies for a cold [Re: owls]
#14492451 - 05/22/11 02:13 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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A traditional first nations remedy around here is to make a tea from the common great mullein plant leaves. They grow wild all over the place here in the PNW.

Just don't confuse it with foxglove (easy) or you may die lol.
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