sick

[sgluckadoo]

What OTC meds or home remedies are the best for treating a cold?

[candyterrius]

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.

[Valerie1979]

agree--- lots of fluids, orange juice, chicken soup, tea, etc

[Kymberli0529]

I take Advil if I have a headache.  Other than that, no OTC meds.  Juice, tea, Vitamin C, and LOTS of soup.

[luvh8tragedy87]

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.

[brendy1990]

lots of vicks and hot tea

[jusu]

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.

[home_teachin]

Dayquil works well for me. If you have a cough nothing beats Delsym cough syrup.

[dreamyxo]

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.

[mommadixon]

drink echinachea and golden seal tea or take as as supplement daily and lavender or chamolmile tea or fragrance will help to relax you

[sweetsexylicous]

lots of fluids, orange juice, chicken soup