For congestion I always eat Lemon Heads. They really work!

One more thing that I forgot to add to my earlier tip, wash your hands constantly to avoid passing the cold or flu virus early. Cough into your elbow if you don’t have tissue with you. And, when you have mucus build up, spit it out, don’t swallow it. When you swallow it, it will get stuck inside your throat and is much more difficult to clear up and will lead to a bacterial infection in your throat and possibly lungs. Also, if you have a fever, take a Tylenol or Ibuprofen right away. Don’t wait until you feeling like fainting to take it. Thanks and God Bless!

The first signs of a cold or flu is a slight headache or feeling all of a sudden a bit tired and then a sore throat that follows. If you notice these signs right away, the first thing to do is to take an anti-congestion medication such as psuedophedrine (sudafed) right away. This helps to keep more mucus from building which can lead to more congestion and eventually a bacterial infection. The next thing is to buy a Sinus Rinse (the best one that I use is the Sinus Rinse by NeilMed). The Sinus Rinse helps to clear up mucus buildup, but you need to take the Sudafed first to open the passageways because the water from the rinse needs a way to go in and out of your nostrils. Do the rinse 2 times a day (once in the morning and once at night). If you’re home sick, then you can do it 3 times a day. These are the first two steps I take to make my cold go away within 3 days. Also, buy cans of chicken noodle soup to eat and also drink hot black tea (lots of antioxidants in black tea). Now, if you’re prone to sinus infections that occurs with the cold (I am prone to sinus infections, go see your doctor for antibiotics if you notice your mucus is a dark brown yellow or green color. This usually means that you’ve now developed a bacterial infection in your sinuses which if left untreated can go into your lungs and cause a bronchial infection or even pneumonia. Your doctor will give you an antibiotic to help you clear up the bacterial infection. When on the antibiotics, don’t take any vitamins or eat or drink anything with lots of vitamin C, and only drink herbal teas since all of these can weaken the strength of the antibiotic. Hope this is helpful information and that you will get better very soon.

For a natural remedy try the Chinese cough and throat syrup Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa Herbal cough and throat syrup. It works awesome! You feel good shortly after, but yes it doesn’t get rid of the cold completly but it also boosts the immune system. you can get it at a health food store or online.just don’t take it close to bedtime as it has a natural energizer in it. I take it around 5pm and I feel good after. It will help you through the day. Another great food is KALE tenderize it by rubbing it with cold pressed olive oil or flax seed oil with sea salt (with out the stems) makes the bad bugs commit suicide because its so high in vitamins in minerals. If you can’t stand the Kale by itself put a couple pieces of it in a smoothie (without Dairy as Dairy is not good for colds) use fruit juice in your smoothie with frozen or fresh fruit) smooothie also helps make sore throat feel better. Take UDO’s probiotics (health food stores has these products) and organic or grocery stores should have Kale, I know Whole Foods has Kale for sure. And you can also throw spinach in a smoothie raw. It looks like a weird greeny color but it tastes okay, put banana in it to sweeten it and dates. hope you feel better soon. SOme colds can last up to 3 weeks, if you don’t feel better after a couple of weeks (without signs of improvement see a doctor) also if you have a fever over 103 go to a doctor and don’t go to school or work with a high fever!! wears you down plus it’s contagious your friends wont thank you for passing it along. I saw if you have a cold stay home as long as you can! Especially if its a fever! Rent a bunch of movies, play computer games, and chat with friends and family on the phone. And work on deleting those emails in your overloaded email account! Also if you do go out use the hand sanitizer to help make it so others don’t get your cold and also prevents you from getting a double wammy cold too. Try the Chinese syrup its worth the money and you will notice a difference with in an hour!! Better then any pharmacy medication that i’ve tried!! Feel better soon!

A good way to get rid of a cold is to eat garlic. I know it sounds realy gross, but it works. Take it with some apple sauce. Just get a spoon and put a little bit of apple suace on it. Then take one clove of garlic and use a garlic press and squeez it on top of the apple sauce. Then top that with some more apple sauce.
Don’t take it on an empty stomach though, because it might upset it. If you feel kind of sick right after you eat it, then eat something. Once I had some and right away my stomach felt a little weird. So i just had a small boul of cereal and I was fine.

Other than that, get lots of sleep, drink lots of water(Distiled water is great when you’re sick because it really flushes everything out, but it’s not good to drink on a regular basis ), drink some hot water with honey and lemon(the hot water and honey soothe a sore throat, and the lemon heals it), eat healthy foods, and maybe take some Vitamin C suppliments(Oranges have vitamin C, so eat lots of those!).
Oh, and sweating is good too, because it gets rid of the toxins in your body. I know you don’t feel like moving around, but when you excersise, it releases “feel good” hormones that make you, well, feel good.:)
But Siting in a hot tub or a hot bath will make you sweat too.

Hope this helps!

I have had a cold since sunday and my cold usually last a couple of weeks. I have to get up early and go to school which sucks cuz Im all stuffy! I usually use vicks at night to clear up my nose but in the morning I let nature take its course!

Use and Electrical blanket. Stay warm. Drink fluids [Dasani water is the best. or Fiji (if you got the moneny:0) Umm yea Vicks vapor rub can help clear up your throat. Steam your face in hot water and lemons. Yea its weird but it works. Then use a SudaCure Shower Soother. Its like $10.00 at Walgreens and maybe $8.00 at Walmart. It really helps when mixed with the hot steam of the shower. Wear those spa socks from Dr. Scholls they’re like $15.00 but they really help calm you down. Then lay on a comfy bed I have a Tempurpedic but any bed works. Use pillows to lift yourself to an elavated point. Well i hope it works for you!!!!!:0

Umm… Guys. Wrap yourself in an Electrical blanket. [If you don’t have one then just umm… use a large warm blanket. Use Vicks vapor rub if you can. It helps relieve pain from a sore throat. Then steam water and lemons and smell it or sniff it.

I have an annoying cold. It will not go away. I’ve taken medicine, breathed in hot steam, put vaseline under my nose, had Vitamin c supplements, rested, taken a hot shower, drank fruit juice, had chicken noodle soup and much much more. How can I get it to go away??? helpp me

I feel like Crap. Last night I had to sleep sitting up because of indigestion, and every time I relaxed and got to sleep, I had to gulp because of Phlegm and I had to fight the urge to throw up! And I sneezed fifty times in a row, I have a headache, I can’t breathe because my throat’s all scratchy. But I don’t like taking medicine Help please. Thanks

When you have a cold, or a flu the inconvientient truth is that you have to aggrevate it! If you sit and vegetate resting while sick, your body gets taken over by the flu. Whats the secret? Working up a sweat! Sweat is a way your body rids of toxins from your body, resting just worsens the case. Work up a sweat by exercising, steam room, or just turning up the heat in your house. Don’t settle for harmful over the counter medicines that claim to assist, but they just cover up the symptoms. Remember to sweat the cold off and you’ll be better in no time!

iv’e been sick fro about 3 weeks now i have a stuffy noise and i cant breath outta it i cant breath out of my mouth either i never sleeped for like 3 weeks and im sooo tierd i have to sleep sitting up on the couch becuase i cant breath!!

I GET COLD EASILY SO PLZ TELL ME THE NATURAL REMEDY TO GET RID OF IT

HOW TO QUICKLY CURE A COLD.
◊ Get a bowl of very hot water (not boiling), and add two spoonfuls of Vicks Vapour Rub. (optional) Grab a teatowel, or a normal towel, and put your head just above the water. Put the towel over your head and inhale the steam. Do this for about 10 - 15 minutes, and keep lifting your head for a few seconds if its gets too hot.
◊ Crunch an icecube, and let the coldness slip down your throat.
◊ Drink some lemon tea, and add honey. (optional)
◊ Eat a bit more fruit, oranges, bananas. But kiwi fruit seems to be the best option.
◊ If you’ve got a temperature, rinse a clean flannel with cold water, and put it over desired body parts.
◊ Obviously, keeps drinking loads of water to try and flush out the cold.
Hope these methods work for you! Good luck, and get well soon. xo

My science teacher said if it’s the common cold, it’s useless to try to get rid of it, but you might want to build your immune system by drinking lots of water, getting fresh air, getting sleep, etc…

This sucks, I have a cold and I’m singing a solo part, well right now we’re practicing, but I still sound stupid >__> and yet he’s suppose to be the “older” one by “6 years”….

i have had a cold for last few days and i hate it, it makes my eyes wtaery and everything and i have a huge weekend party in under 2 weeks and my birthday on 17th! i need to be better!

You said to put PETROLEUM JELLY under your nose and inhale the vapors.
There is no ODOR to Petroleum Jelly. I think you mean to put VICKS
Vapor Rub - which is like Petroleum Jelly - only has a zing of an aroma.

ahh, i’ve been sick for a week now! it started out with a flu, and now i just have a really bad cold. i need help! i have a date tomorrow, and i’m going going to vegas in 5 days! any remedies? i’ve tried everything listed so far

I’ve just recently caught my younger sister’s cold. Usually I don’t get sick easily, so I not used to this… My body aches, my throat was sore, I even got a fever. Its a good thing we have a four day weekend or I wouldn’t have made it to school.
My brother has been giving me tea with lemon and honey before I go to bed. It helps you go to sleep and sooths sore throats too.
I’m not sure if anybody else has had this but, I find I can’t stand up for very long or I get dizzy. I hope you all don’t feel as bad as me. Later days.

helllppp i hav had a cold for too long now i want it to go i have a really big date in a few days i dont want a hudge snot parade please help n is tht kiwi true please help :’( :(:(:(