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sgluckadoo

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« on: December 08, 2009, 05:19:21 pm »
What OTC meds or home remedies are the best for treating a cold?

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Re: sick
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2009, 05:32:46 pm »
For me, I don't use OTC drugs. I just fast and drink plenty of liquid. Most important of all, you must have plenty of REST! If you are sick with a cold/flu, you need to go to bed early. People normally get sick during or after the holidays because of overeating from Thanksgiving. It's a clear indication our digestive system is exhausted.
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« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2009, 05:57:25 pm »
agree--- lots of fluids, orange juice, chicken soup, tea, etc

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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2009, 05:58:59 pm »
I take Advil if I have a headache.  Other than that, no OTC meds.  Juice, tea, Vitamin C, and LOTS of soup.

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Re: sick
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2009, 07:33:48 pm »
I drink emergen-c, tea, soup and use my humidifier a lot. I tend to get that nasty bronchitial cough around this time of year.

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Re: sick
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2009, 04:30:44 am »
lots of vicks and hot tea

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« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2009, 09:28:58 am »
Hot tea with lemon and honey. Sometimes I'll add some apple cider vinegar to the tea to help with cough/congestion. It sounds nasty but it works for so many things and you don't taste it too much.

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Re: sick
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2009, 10:59:58 am »
Dayquil works well for me. If you have a cough nothing beats Delsym cough syrup.

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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2009, 07:30:10 pm »
I don't generally use OTC meds for cold either.  I may take a decongestant if it gets really bad.  I like to eat garlic and make ginger tea.  The first sign I am getting sick (which is rarely) I drink, drink and drink some more.  It helps flush out the germs and get rid of it quicker.

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Re: sick
« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2009, 08:12:11 pm »
drink echinachea and golden seal tea or take as as supplement daily and lavender or chamolmile tea or fragrance will help to relax you

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Re: sick
« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2009, 08:55:49 pm »
lots of fluids, orange juice, chicken soup

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