I'm absolutely SICK

....of this...

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Um.. Does anyone have any home-remedies for havoc-wreaking colds? I ask because I've got a killer one, can barely keep my eyes open for the overwhelming sense of anxiety and fatigue I'm feeling. I'm having full body shivers, lasting anywhere from 5 to 15 seconds. I have the World's biggest/worst headache [ok, debatable..] and can barely see.
Anyone have any tips/suggestions/remedies/etc I Could try?... There's no effective cold-/flu medications in this house, so I'm left with my own devices [not always the best option ].

If you can't see the point of this thread, I apoloize. If you read this far and might be able to offer something: THANK YOU!

Genuine thanks,
sbgFX
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmmm, I don't know how old you are so this may not be appropriate.

A HOT bath and a hot-toddy (look it up). It always blows my colds away.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
28... thanks! *heads over to Google* lol..
Ashes of the Singularity II
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Well if you are old enough cause I dont know how old you are either..something that works for me is a good shot of gin with lemon...rub yourself down with Vicks and get under the covers. it should sweat it out of you. And if you are under 21 take two aspirins and a hot toddy LOL.
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I hesitate to give this advice, because of the reception I received the last time I gave advice like this, but I have been trained in herbal medicine, and have 14 years of experience. If it were me in your condition, I would take 1200mgs of Garlic and 800to1000mgs of Echinachea every 3 hours for at least 2 days, maybe 3. Then I would cut it back to every 4 to 6 hours for at least a week. I would also drink lots and lots of water. Now according to some Doctors, if you have allergies or Asthma you could have an allergic reaction to it. I personally have never seen this happen to myself who has both, or anyone I have given it to or has taken it. My mother had COPD, and took it many times without a problem. And her Doctor ( who is a little more progressive than some) agreed with her taking it. My mother in law, who has damaged and very sensitive lungs just staved off Pnuemonia with it. It's your call. It sounds like you have a bad case of flu, possibly pnuemonia, and not a cold. Echinacea tackles virus's very well, as well as bacteria without compromising your immune system like antibiotics do. And antibiotics dont do a thing for virus's. Any way that is what every one I know, as well as myself would do in your shoes. I certainly hope whatever you do, you feel better soon.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You want the real best way to get rid of a cold? Do nothing. Nothing works better than your own body's defenses against a cold. Medicines and the sort only hinder it's natural process. Now, this isn't good for everything, like an infection, etc., but for a cold, it's the best way.
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Zinc is known to help symptoms, but the best remedy is rest and sweat it out. Make sure you drink lots of fluids. Don't want to get dehydrated.

Hope you feel better, dude.
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top
hmmm, I don't know how old you are so this may not be appropriate


I think he's at least 40, from his mugshot anyway.

28? C'mon. Really?
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would take 1200mgs of Garlic


Yummy. I'd be happy to comply with that, any day hehe..

You want the real best way to get rid of a cold? Do nothing


I've certainly done my fair share [in the last two days] of that. LOL.. I hate being sick, though. What an interuption to my day.
Thamks for the feedback people. Not sure about the hot bath, as I think I'm running a fever and my body is trying to cool down, but I'll certainly take heed the rest of the advice!

28? C'mon. Really?

Yea. Do I look THAT old?.. Time for rogaine I guess.

Zinc is known to help symptoms


Where would I find THAT in an ordinary household? lol. hm maybe it's time for vitimins, too, no?

A HOT bath and a hot-toddy (look it up). It always blows my colds away.


I Google'd that recipe... LOL.. Sounds yummy, actually. Me'n'lemon always get along; I love citrus.

Thanks people.
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Just use a turkey baster to suck all that ...stuff out of you and then eat some Wasabi or Jalapenos or Habeneros or Kimchee or Pa Nang. Clear you right up.

Just kidding, you know.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
If you have fever, don't feed it.

Just keep your liquids up and stay warm until you start to sweat it out without shivering.

The "feed a cold, and starve a fever" is true.

Feverish bugs hang around longer when they are fed, so for meals I just have soups, vegetable or meat based small meals, with a minimal bread and dairy if you want.

It has always worked well.
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I usually dose up on OJ or cranberry juice, but I'm sort of with RPGFX-when I've got the cough or sniffles I just take a day or 3 off and be as comfortable as I can be,and let the body deal with it. I don't think I've ever really 'taken' anything that actually didn't do anything my system wasn't already doing. I'm trying to remember off the top-I think the rhinovirus (common cold) has about about 3-4 days life in a relatively healty person before the white cells mop up the mess. Anyways I hope you feel better soon, the shivering stuff sucks-I had that a cold or two back.
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Echinacea is certainly fine as a preventative and also if you are already infected it will work within a few days, but if you are sick as a dog and need relief now I swear by TheraFlu 'Severe Cold and Congestion' night time formula.. it has always worked for me in three days or less to kick out anything up to and including flu and bronchitis.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
5 shots of whisky .. after them you wont feel the cold .. or anything else for that matter...
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
but if you are sick as a dog and need relief now I swear by TheraFlu 'Severe Cold and Congestion' night time formula..


I was going to recommend that too...I have to agree with JamMeister, that stuff tastes nasty, but man does it work! Best to slug it down before going to bed, it will knock you out for the night.
Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Wow, lots of feedback here.. Didn't anticipate all this.. Thanks everyone! Will try that TheraFlu stuff.. Can't be any worse than Buckley's.. LOL..
Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top
5 shots of whisky .. after them you wont feel the cold .. or anything else for that matter...


5 shots barely gives me a buzz...

Last time I had a fever... I can't remember that far back! It's been years since I've been seriously sick. I think I remember something about sweating it out.

Nice HOT bath with epson salt helps those hurt joints.
Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top
5 shots barely gives me a buzz...


well i have a glass of wine on my birthday.... and thats abt it every year ... 5 shots of whisky and im sleepin....
Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I got almost a full bottle of "Old Grand-Dad" sitting here
Reply #19 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I compensate you dude.I'm also experiencing wierd side-effects after eating some chicken yesterday.It has caused me huge headache,it's almost impossible to sleep,i can't hold my eyes open,i feel tres tres fatigue,my muscles are going from extreme relaxation to spasmic condition in very little time,don't have appetite for anything,dunno what it is,i'm pretty sure it aint food poisoning. Plus i have two midterms to attend to today,i'm only halfway ready for them,but i still look at life with hope for a better tomorrow.And that gives me strenght to keep up head and move onwards.That and also pray to God.
Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top
You will get excellent results with vitamin-c.

Vitamin-C is abudant in Kiwi fruits, Oranges, Lemons etc..

The good thing with vitamin-c is that you can take a double
dose of it and not worry about bad side effects, which you
have to be careful with when taking other vitamins.

Vitamin-C boosts your body's immunosystem making it heal
faster and fight intruding bacteria and viruses better.

When I feel that a bad cold or flu may be coming on I
immediately take 2(double dose)of the local vitamin-c
tabs and let them dissolve in a cold glass of water.

I then go and tuck myself in and sleep to give the
immunosystem all the energy it need to do the fighting.
After sleeping for hours I wake up and take another glass
of water with the same dose of vitamin-c again.

Usually, after about 12 hours the symptoms are gone.
If it's a bad case it may take as long as 24 hours.
I try to stay asleep as long as possible during that
time to make the body heal as quick as possible.

You can also find vitamin-c in a powder form which
you also dissolve in a glass of water.
Vitamin-c comes in many different flavors so you can
find something to your taste.

Strawberry and lemon are my favs

And remember, the body will burn any excessive vitamin-c
it does not use up so you can take a double dose of it.
You should never do that with prescribed medications or other cures.

Also, drink a lot of water or fruit juice.
Water helps flushing out infections and keep you from dehydrating
which is easy to do when the fever sets in.
Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Take a cold shower and then go outside and dry off. Soon, you won't feel anything.
Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Echinacea is certainly fine as a preventative


Hi, JamMeister, Just thought I would tell you since you wont find it on the bottle of any brand of Echinacea you buy, That it should not be used as a preventative. If it is used when nothing is wrong, it will turn your immune system on you!
Reply #23 from WinCustomize Forums Top
That and also pray to God.


Always a good thing!
Reply #24 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hit your head repeatedly with a mash hammer.....eventually you will forget all about having a cold.

Instead you'll have a headache...and for that there's Panadol, etc....

All these old-wives' tales and home remedies are 'quaint'....but think about it....with the common cold being one of the biggest causes of worker down-time if any one of these ACTUALLY WORKED .... someone, somewhere would be stinking rich....

....and they ain't...

Reply #25 from WinCustomize Forums Top
if any one of these ACTUALLY WORKED .... someone, somewhere would be stinking rich....


With all due respect to your comment, I can tell you that my remedie is far more than "quaint". It has saved my life, and helped the countless people that have used it. The world finds it hard to break out of the box they have been put in by what the AMA and news media have brain washed them with. In spite of this, their are those out there who make a good living selling herbs and alternative medicines. And as for those who are not, they are just content helping people without getting rich from it. Why is everything judged by how rich it makes us financially? You can be Cash rich and soul poor. What it boils down to is the corner has already been marketed for that by the Medical community. Those of us who are truly concerned for anothers well being don't need to get financially rich. It is enough to help improve their lives.