What is the best & most efficient way to get rid of a cold?


Question:
I have a runny nose & a tickle in my throat. I'm sick of lemon & honey tea & resting. What can you suggest?

Answers:
When I get a cold, I usually drink lots of water and juices, and try to rest at least 8 hours every night. If you feel like resting during the day, take a nap. If you are not taking multiple vitamins, and not eating a healthy diet, you should start. I usually take Nyquil at night and DayCare during the day to feel better, but don't take these for more than about 10 days. Mainly fluids, rest, Vitamins and perhaps some Tylenol will help. I also take Vit. C daily to help prevent colds. I usually only get 1 or 2 colds a year with this routine.
I like a combination of echinacea tea and zinc lozenges. It seems to work for me but controlled clinical studies generally do not show much benefit.

You should not use echinacea if you have MS or any autoimmune condition.
rum and honey with a little bit of hot water and 2 pain relief tablets.


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