any tips please…

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October 15, 2006 at 2:24 pm #1039565
freespirited
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i have had a cold for a few days and you know what its like having a cold..it sucks!
i got typical symptoms like blocked/runny nose, sore throat, a cough like a dog, achy, tired etc and no medicine helps!
just wondering if anyone knows any natural remedies that will make this cold go away super quick please!!??

Thankyou 😉
October 15, 2006 at 2:31 pm #1092254
Angel
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/coldsandflu2.shtml#diagnosis_and_treatment

fruit and veggies to rebuild your immunesystem.
October 15, 2006 at 2:33 pm #1092249
raverbaby
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ecunatia or summat pronoiunced like that you can get it in boots, shit hot apperently.
October 15, 2006 at 2:34 pm #1092259
freespirited
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thankyou angel!
🙂
October 15, 2006 at 2:36 pm #1092260
freespirited
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raverbaby wrote:

ecunatia or summat pronoiunced like that you can get it in boots, shit hot apperently.

oh i know what u mean eccanatia i cant spell it for shit!
might force the rents to get some ah fuck but its sunday innt!shops close at 4 🙁

x
October 15, 2006 at 2:44 pm #1092244
General Lighting
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I think this is the stuff (I could only just spell it but got some letters mixed up and) google corrected my spelling. Its effectiveness is disputed and TBH decent food and rest is a better idea..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echinacea

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi=spell&resnum=0&ct=result&cd=1&q=echinacea&spell=1
October 15, 2006 at 2:47 pm #1092261
freespirited
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thats the blighter!
thankyou!
might have to get some tomorrow
i think
my bf’s parents are making chicken casserole tonight so thats good and i will eat loads of veg etc!
just wanna get rid of it..makes me feel so shit!
October 15, 2006 at 9:18 pm #1092245
globalloon
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garlic and ginger (not together) are very good for your immune system & getting rid of colds
October 15, 2006 at 10:35 pm #1092262
freespirited
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so u eat them raw?
and seperatly?

why oh why get a cold they are horrible 😥 😥 😥
October 15, 2006 at 10:41 pm #1092246
globalloon
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freespirited wrote:

so u eat them raw?
and seperatly?

up to you 😉

a clove of fresh garlic eaten raw will do wonders

some chopped / grated ginger in a mug of hot water?
October 15, 2006 at 10:42 pm #1092255
Angel
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raw garlic..

but not to many or you will sit on the toilet all night:hopeless::hopeless:

(personal experience:yakk::yakk:)
October 15, 2006 at 10:51 pm #1092263
freespirited
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hahaha oh dear dont wanna be on the loo all night
might just go have a hunt for some garlic!
im so glad i dont have to kiss anyone tonight!
haha
thanks
life savers
October 16, 2006 at 11:04 am #1092251
Raj
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from my recent experience cut out all dairy products till its gone – i havent had blocked sinuses since i quit eating dairy stuff because it set off my asthma

[and i used to geta cold every week!!!]
October 16, 2006 at 12:41 pm #1092264
freespirited
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well i took some garlic and i feel bit better actaully
still have the cough!etc
but im gonna leave out diary products!
i hear it aggrevates colds!?

will let u know how it goes :D]

cheers
October 16, 2006 at 12:51 pm #1092247
stax
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my ol man used to give me a drink called a hot toddy

1measure of whisky(or 2)
1drop of honey
1teaspoon of sugar
add boiling water and leave till drinkable.:yakk:

these always seemed to temporarily sort me out
October 16, 2006 at 12:56 pm #1092265
freespirited
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ahh i have no whiskey!
i got brandy would that be any good?
October 16, 2006 at 12:59 pm #1092248
stax
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i would imagine that would do, probably taste a bit worse tho
October 16, 2006 at 1:07 pm #1092268
lolly
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maybe i can help…..
nothing works for me nither but this do hot water and honey just one tea spoon drink it bout 3 times a day. lemsip nasel congestion spray that helps aswell hope it works let me no if it do luv lolly xx xxx

get better soon
October 16, 2006 at 1:12 pm #1092257
Shit Robot
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A really hot curry with loads of chilli sauce on works wonders for me.raaaraaa
October 16, 2006 at 1:45 pm #1092266
freespirited
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lolly wrote:

maybe i can help…..
nothing works for me nither but this do hot water and honey just one tea spoon drink it bout 3 times a day. lemsip nasel congestion spray that helps aswell hope it works let me no if it do luv lolly xx xxx

get better soon

thanks lolly but i tried that already 🙁 worst of the cold seems to be clearing up now just a tight chest!from coughing too much!
will solider on though 😀

and curryy ewwww i hate spicy food! does not agree with my bowels!:crazy:

thanks for the advise everyone though
xx
October 17, 2006 at 2:11 pm #1092258
Insanity
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honey and lemon with hot water!!
October 17, 2006 at 2:52 pm #1092252
Raj
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chamomile tea with lemon and honey [grate the skin of the lemon into the pot and leave it to brew for at least 10 mins] is good

[sorry my brain wasnt working earlier on this week]
October 17, 2006 at 10:10 pm #1092250
raverbaby
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medically induce a coma till it wears off:yakk:
October 17, 2006 at 10:20 pm #1092253
Raj
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:laugh_at::laugh_at::laugh_at::laugh_at::laugh_at:
October 17, 2006 at 10:26 pm #1092267
freespirited
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:laugh_at: :laugh_at: :laugh_at: :laugh_at: :groucho:
sounds like a plan!

but im actually feeling tons better thanks everyone!
i think it was the garlic! was so rank but did wonders!

and the honey tea as well!
still got some build up in my chest but its bearable

safe
thanks
:weee:
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