Cure for the colds: the healthy way

Philippines
February 24, 2010 12:14am CST
hi fellas, Just want to share this little trick on curing bad case of colds and flu. For the past 2 weeks I stayed at home mostly because I felt really bad, I was feverish, weak and I had no appetite. I had a severe nasal congestion and if not runny nose and I was sneezing severely. I was unable to get a goodnight sleep because I kept sneezing and blowing my nose. A friend of mine suggested I drink a concoction she herself is drinking. The very same night when i got home I made the concoction and drank and it relieved my colds very fast. I was able to rest and thanks to my friend. Here's what you need to do: 1. Place 3 cups of water in a pot and add 3 tablespoons of vinegar. Add 1/3 teaspoon of salt and 5 tablespoons of sugar. Bring it to boil. 2. When the solution reaches boiling point, remove it from the stove and add 10 pcs of lemon juice and stir. 3. Let it cool and then place it in the refrigerator. 4. Drink half a cup every after meals until your colds and cough are gone. You can either drink this cold or warm.
9 responses
• India
8 Apr 10
Common colds can be treated in many ways. I drink a milk with tamarind and pepper added to it. This will gives my throat a better releif. Also i used to take Thulsi which is a herb used to cure colds immediately.
• Philippines
1 Mar 10
That's fantastic. Home remedies are the best! I, on the other hand just do water therapy. Whenever I catch a flu or cold -- I just drink my way up. Sometimes exceeding 15 glasses a day. When water is becoming such a bore, I would squeeze in a little lemon in. I take sufficient rest and make sure I perspire for the day so I could release all the toxins. That was one home remedy passed on by my mom.
• Philippines
24 Feb 10
also try to drink pure lemon juice or eat citrus fruits, it will also help to boast your immune system to fight against common illness like flu and colds. I never had colds before coz i always eat orange fruits. even up to now, i never experience colds.
@cherrc (661)
• Philippines
24 Feb 10
hi! thanks for posting. by these, people are given options aside from things we know. as for me, i tried lots of water intake, fruit juices, vitamin c, and rest. :)
@julia28 (140)
• India
26 Feb 10
This trick also can cure your common cold problem.Boil a half cup of water .Add two teaspoon of honey .Stir and drink taking small sips. Drink hot chicken soup as it is known as traditional home cold remedy. Eat few almonds with honey. Mix some jaggery and black pepper.Boil it and drink it as a tea. These remedies are also effective in cold and sneezing.
@wxhz17 (8)
• China
25 Feb 10
Hi candyfairy21, thanks for sharing your method of curing the cold and flu. I got a regular cold every year within Oct. to Nov. and it was a very hard time for me . Next time I will try your method. I also have a very simple theradrink, I boil the cut ginger with cola and drink a big cup before I get to bed and it always works on me. Thanks again!
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
24 Feb 10
What a great tip, maybe I can try it when a member of the family gets cold. I used to have a juice therapy and bed rest if I catch cold, for clogged nose I just nebulize with water and salt. I don't take over the counter meds for my colds, it's just a waste of money as they are not effective for me. Thanks, though!
@srjac0902 (1170)
• Italy
24 Feb 10
I forgot to comment so I would add one more point, eating raw garlic, onion drinking pure ginger juice with honey too gives relief. Tulasi and other herbal extract too heals.
• India
24 Feb 10
I think that cure for cold is only do exercise daily. Games make us healthy and strong. They harden our muscles, strengthen our nerves and build up our constitution. A man who is physically strong and healthy can bear great hardships, endure strain whereas a man who leads a life of inactivity. Only exercise can go away from any sises.