B1tches Brew?
By Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
September 12, 2016 8:28am CST
No, I am not going to talk to you about Miles Davis.
I have a cold starting up here, and I just KNOW that all of you have your various cold remedies, and I want you to drop 'em on me. I have one packet of TheraFlu and I have lemon juice and throat lozenges.
This cold was different, in that I could feel when it hit yesterday. I got an enormous chill. Slept good, though, woke up sneezy and stuffy and sore throaty plus some of the other seven dwarves.
What is your brew? What are your favorite remedies for cold symptoms?
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@Juliaacv (48447)
• Canada
12 Sep 16
I can feel for you, as I woke with a scratchy throat this morning.
I swear by some good old fashioned chicken soup, I find the broth to be so soothing on my throat and it is warming.
I hope that you get some good remedy suggestions here.
BTW, I also like a cup of peppermint tea.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
12 Sep 16
I believe we do have a carton of chicken broth, because I used it in a crockpot recipe. Plus I think we have some chicken noodle soup, and I like that. Thank you! Ooh you know what. .I might also have peppermint tea and I wouldn't have thought of that. I haven't been doing tea lately.
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@5thHouse (1678)
• Sheffield, England
12 Sep 16
@CinnamonGrl Maybe add some extra garlic to the chicken broth. Garlic is supposed to help.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
12 Sep 16
@5thHouse wouldn't have thought of that. Its tasty, too
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@5thHouse (1678)
• Sheffield, England
12 Sep 16
To be honest, I don't think much actually works once a cold is in full progress, though I sometimes think you can nip one in the bud if you take action as soon as you notice the first symptoms. However, lemon juice and manuka honey is what I take. It has to be manuka honey though, which is the expensive stuff. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, I believe, so can ease a sore throat. But as most colds are viruses, I guess it's all about resting and just letting it take it's time.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
12 Sep 16
I don't ever really try to stop them, just treat the symptoms. If my chest hurt or something extreme, I'd seek the doc, but I hate to go to the doctor. It's always a huge long wait and sometimes you catch something worse, lol. OMG would you believe I have got manuka honey. I bought it a couple years ago for another reason. People are suggesting stuff I have, oh joy
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@5thHouse (1678)
• Sheffield, England
12 Sep 16
@CinnamonGrl I hope it helps. I found it does ease a sore throat, even for just a little while. Nothing much seems to help me with the blocked nose part of a cold though.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
12 Sep 16
haha, well I think you have the best idea, just don't get one. I haven't seen Miles Ahead, but I will.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
15 Sep 16
Honestly i pretty much am. That cold didn't amount to much. It started with an enormous chill, so I though it was gonna be a bad one.
@DianneN (246901)
• United States
14 Sep 16
Poor you. I hope you get well soon and it doesn't turn into something more serious. I swear by gargling with warm salt water, Jewish chicken soup, Vicks on the soles of your feet while wearing socks, lots of Vitamin C, honey, zinc, hot tea, and rest.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
14 Sep 16
It has turned out to be very mild, thank you!
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@DianneN (246901)
• United States
18 Sep 16
@CinnamonGrl I believe I caught it from you. I've been practicing my own medicine. Glad it was mild!
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
12 Sep 16
Some of these things are soothing on the throat. Someone mentioned peppermint tea, and I think I have some of that, too. It probably is good on the throat.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
12 Sep 16
I take Zicam at the first sign and it seems to work very well!!
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
15 Sep 16
Im just drinking some pack coffee, one in the morning and the afternoon.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
14 Sep 16
I've been having warm lemonade with honey. This cold didn't get bad, thankfully.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
14 Sep 16
I swear by Cold,Eze, I pop one in my mouth several times a day with a cold and soon I am better. Unfortunately,I only had about 6 while on the cruise so I caught a cold and didn't have enough for it to work for me. I won't be without them again...
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
14 Sep 16
I think it must be easy to catch something on a cruise too. This cold didn't amount to much, thankfully.
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
14 Sep 16
I believe your cold is gone now. Have a nice day my friend.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Sep 16
I don't have any really. Drink lots, rest lots and make yourself feel better with some chocolate!
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
12 Sep 16
turmeric mixed in hot milk just before sleeping.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
12 Sep 16
Turmeric, I wonder what that tastes like. Thank you
