Best cure for a cold?

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 02:42 PM

I've had a cold for the last two days now (well it's more of a runny nose, sore throat, kind of hard to breathe at times kind of thing) and I've been taking the normal medicine for it, but it doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone have any magic tricks to make me feel better?

gokenin · 09-07-2009, 03:52 PM

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No special cures for a cold you simply have to let your body fight it I dont believe in using meds. Of course the occasional glass of scotch or brandy have been know to make me feel a little better as well.

Ratmagiclady · 09-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

I've had a cold for the last two days now (well it's more of a runny nose, sore throat, kind of hard to breathe at times kind of thing) and I've been taking the normal medicine for it, but it doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone have any magic tricks to make me feel better?

Well, it's not as literal as some suggestions, but if I may suggest my 'Cold Assassin Soup.'

Since you're the one sick, quick and dirty version: take your canned chicken soup, dump as much garlic and as many different kinds of pepper and chilies in there as you can, add Italian spice mix and if possible some extra parsley.

It'll do ya. That's why we call it that.

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Well, it's not as literal as some suggestions, but if I may suggest my 'Cold Assassin Soup.'

Since you're the one sick, quick and dirty version: take your canned chicken soup, dump as much garlic and as many different kinds of pepper and chilies in there as you can, add Italian spice mix and if possible some extra parsley.

It'll do ya. That's why we call it that.

Are you sure that won't just kill me? That's a lot of spices for a soup!

ve2vfd · 09-07-2009, 04:04 PM

As my mother always said...

You can take some medicine and it will last a week... or you can take nothing and it will last 7 days...

Pat

graphicgr8s · 09-07-2009, 04:05 PM

It has to run its course. Try an antihistmine to dry your nose. Cepastat for the sore throat. Vicks under the nose at night to help breathe. And tylenol just because.

**Ash** · 09-07-2009, 04:10 PM

See your doctor.
This place probably ain't the best place to get medical advice...

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 04:11 PM

I don't have a doctor. Can't afford one.

Ratmagiclady · 09-07-2009, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

Are you sure that won't just kill me? That's a lot of spices for a soup!

Safer than some other suggestions?

You may or may not *like* it, but it works.

Also, force clear fluids. But I won't have to tell you that if you try this.

(And if you have actual garlic and a press, go to town. This really does help.)

(The Italian spices and/or parsley don't actually affect anything, but make the turbo-garlic and peppers more palatable, if you're tasting anything at this point anyway)

jct us101 · 09-07-2009, 04:18 PM

Well thank you for your suggestion!

I might have to go out and buy some spices today, I don't have any at the moment.

Dom · 09-07-2009, 04:37 PM

A bottle of vodka and lots of coffee drink all of it and you will not care. it works for me.

Ratmagiclady · 09-07-2009, 05:06 PM

Originally posted by Dom

A bottle of vodka and lots of coffee drink all of it and you will not care. it works for me.

This is the opposite of what to do. Whiskey and presumably vodka *does* help, but only in *small* quantities. You'll be hurting yourself if you try more diuretics than that.

**Ash** · 09-07-2009, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

This is the opposite of what to do. Whiskey and presumably vodka *does* help, but only in *small* quantities. You'll be hurting yourself if you try more diuretics than that.

Sarcasm doesn't travel well across the net...

**Ash** · 09-07-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by jct us101

I don't have a doctor. Can't afford one.

Then take your chances asking for medical advice from photographers.

pingflood · 09-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Can't easily do this in the US (because you people think sauna == moderately warm, steamy room), but this is what worked for me back home:

Sit in sauna until nearly dead (we'd usually run around 95C = 203F, sometimes in the low 100s).

Drink big glass of whole milk with lots of whiskey in it.

Sleep for 15-20 hours (you will).

Never failed...

09-07-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Best cure for a cold? I've had a cold for the last two days now (well it's more of a runny nose, sore throat, kind of hard to breathe at times kind of thing) and I've been taking the normal medicine for it, but it doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone have any magic tricks to make me feel better?

09-07-2009, 03:52 PM	#2
gokenin Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lowell,ma Posts: 1,899	(comments from deleted post removed by moderator) No special cures for a cold you simply have to let your body fight it I dont believe in using meds. Of course the occasional glass of scotch or brandy have been know to make me feel a little better as well. Last edited by J.Scott; 09-07-2009 at 04:13 PM.

09-07-2009, 04:12 PM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by jct us101 Are you sure that won't just kill me? That's a lot of spices for a soup! Safer than some other suggestions? You may or may not like it, but it works. Also, force clear fluids. But I won't have to tell you that if you try this. (And if you have actual garlic and a press, go to town. This really does help.) (The Italian spices and/or parsley don't actually affect anything, but make the turbo-garlic and peppers more palatable, if you're tasting anything at this point anyway) Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 09-07-2009 at 04:18 PM.

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09-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#3
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by jct us101 I've had a cold for the last two days now (well it's more of a runny nose, sore throat, kind of hard to breathe at times kind of thing) and I've been taking the normal medicine for it, but it doesn't seem to be working. Does anyone have any magic tricks to make me feel better? Well, it's not as literal as some suggestions, but if I may suggest my 'Cold Assassin Soup.' Since you're the one sick, quick and dirty version: take your canned chicken soup, dump as much garlic and as many different kinds of pepper and chilies in there as you can, add Italian spice mix and if possible some extra parsley. It'll do ya. That's why we call it that.

09-07-2009, 03:57 PM	#4
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Well, it's not as literal as some suggestions, but if I may suggest my 'Cold Assassin Soup.' Since you're the one sick, quick and dirty version: take your canned chicken soup, dump as much garlic and as many different kinds of pepper and chilies in there as you can, add Italian spice mix and if possible some extra parsley. It'll do ya. That's why we call it that. Are you sure that won't just kill me? That's a lot of spices for a soup!

09-07-2009, 04:04 PM	#5
ve2vfd Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,433	As my mother always said... You can take some medicine and it will last a week... or you can take nothing and it will last 7 days... Pat

09-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#6
graphicgr8s Guest	It has to run its course. Try an antihistmine to dry your nose. Cepastat for the sore throat. Vicks under the nose at night to help breathe. And tylenol just because.

09-07-2009, 04:10 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	See your doctor. This place probably ain't the best place to get medical advice...

09-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#8
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	I don't have a doctor. Can't afford one.

09-07-2009, 04:18 PM	#10
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793 Original Poster	Well thank you for your suggestion! I might have to go out and buy some spices today, I don't have any at the moment.

09-07-2009, 04:37 PM	#11
Dom Guest	A bottle of vodka and lots of coffee drink all of it and you will not care. it works for me.

09-07-2009, 05:06 PM	#12
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Dom A bottle of vodka and lots of coffee drink all of it and you will not care. it works for me. This is the opposite of what to do. Whiskey and presumably vodka does help, but only in small quantities. You'll be hurting yourself if you try more diuretics than that.

09-07-2009, 05:20 PM	#13
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady This is the opposite of what to do. Whiskey and presumably vodka does help, but only in small quantities. You'll be hurting yourself if you try more diuretics than that. Sarcasm doesn't travel well across the net...

09-07-2009, 05:21 PM	#14
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by jct us101 I don't have a doctor. Can't afford one. Then take your chances asking for medical advice from photographers.

09-07-2009, 05:23 PM	#15
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	Can't easily do this in the US (because you people think sauna == moderately warm, steamy room), but this is what worked for me back home: Sit in sauna until nearly dead (we'd usually run around 95C = 203F, sometimes in the low 100s). Drink big glass of whole milk with lots of whiskey in it. Sleep for 15-20 hours (you will). Never failed...