Favorite cold remedies...

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 12:07 pm

I have an icky sore throat today (I've just been a wreck lately, haven't I???)...

Just wondering what everyone's favorite cold remedy is?

I'm a DayQuil/NyQuil girl, although a Sudafed with some Ibuprofin will do the trick too.

I have a knack for getting strep throat, but I don't think that's the problem this time.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » October 3, 2005 12:09 pm

Jack, lemon juice, and honey:
The Jack kills whatever ails you. Not to mention, opens your sinuses.
The lemon juice provides some citric acid for some health benefit.
The honey soothes your throat.

However, since most working environments frown on this medication, I usually go with Tylenol Cold & Sinus for days and Nyquil at night.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 12:10 pm

I also had some jalapenos from our leftover pizza last night. Those help a bunch too!

z-man · Post by **z-man** » October 3, 2005 12:13 pm

Vitamin C, echinacea, lots of water

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 12:13 pm

z-man wrote:Vitamin C, echinacea, lots of water

WAYYYYY to healthy!

Gimme the drugs!

z-man · Post by **z-man** » October 3, 2005 12:15 pm

buffettbride wrote:
z-man wrote:Vitamin C, echinacea, lots of water
WAYYYYY to healthy! Gimme the drugs!

psilocybin. tetrahydrocannabinol, general opiates

shakerofsalt · Post by **shakerofsalt** » October 3, 2005 12:17 pm

Hubby always tells me that he has "something that will coat my throat".

I garggle a shot of whiskey with a little Sprite in it. Believe it or not, it works. I made a friend try it last week and it worked for her, too. Something about the alcohol and fizz that will clear it right up!

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » October 3, 2005 12:23 pm

Boilo.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 12:25 pm

rednekkPH wrote:Boilo.

You told me what that was once, but now I don't remember.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » October 3, 2005 12:29 pm

substistute the Jack for a double shot of tequila.

but also do the healthy stuff

REST REST REST

yea I know it's impossible

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 12:30 pm

I did have some OJ this morning. Rest isn't something I'm familiar with, although yesterday I did get to nap when Tony napped...but it meant missing most of the Bronco game.

Island_Lullaby · Post by **Island_Lullaby** » October 3, 2005 12:32 pm

shakerofsalt wrote:Hubby always tells me that he has "something that will coat my throat".

Mine must go the same doctor as your hubby...mine says it will cure anything...headache, sore throat, stomach ache, etc.

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » October 3, 2005 12:34 pm

Island_Lullaby wrote:
shakerofsalt wrote:Hubby always tells me that he has "something that will coat my throat".
Mine must go the same doctor as your hubby...mine says it will cure anything...headache, sore throat, stomach ache, etc.

Jotting down notes for when fiancee gets sick.

CadiRita · Post by **CadiRita** » October 3, 2005 12:42 pm

Those Emergen-C vitamin packets help if you're feeling icky.

Aside from the protein shakes recommended by our husbands... lemon tea with honey helps your throat.

And if you have a head cold my favorite remedy is a Blueberry Tea:

Make yourself a cup of Earl Grey tea and add 1 oz. amaretto and 1 oz. Grand Marnier. Can also be made with Orange Pekoe if you want. Personally, I like Earl Grey better.

citcat · Post by **citcat** » October 3, 2005 12:46 pm

z-man wrote:Vitamin C, echinacea, lots of water

these three, plus some zinc...it comes in lemon/lime lozenges.
Oh and NyQuil fer sure, the nectar of the flu/cold gods.

iuparrothead · Post by **iuparrothead** » October 3, 2005 2:29 pm

buffettbride wrote:
z-man wrote:Vitamin C, echinacea, lots of water
WAYYYYY to healthy! Gimme the drugs!

He's right though... those are the things that will boost your immune system to fight the illness itself. NyQuil/DayQuil etc will not do that... they only supress the icky feelings, but don't help you fight it off.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 2:31 pm

iuparrothead wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
z-man wrote:Vitamin C, echinacea, lots of water
WAYYYYY to healthy! Gimme the drugs!
He's right though... those are the things that will boost your immune system to fight the illness itself. NyQuil/DayQuil etc will not do that... they only supress the icky feelings, but don't help you fight it off.

Do you always have to be the voice of reason? Did someone let you get out of my pants?

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » October 3, 2005 2:34 pm

my allergies got away from me when i was in LA the other week, came home with a nasty cough too. my doc gave me some really good cough medicine that's laced with lots of narcotics. love the warning label.....

TAKING MORE THAN THE PRESCRIBED DOSAGE MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY FAILURE.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » October 3, 2005 2:35 pm

AlbatrossFlyer wrote:my allergies got away from me when i was in LA the other week, came home with a nasty cough too. my doc gave me some really good cough medicine that's laced with lots of narcotics. love the warning label.....

TAKING MORE THAN THE PRESCRIBED DOSAGE MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY FAILURE.

holy crap!

which reminds me hubby has some codeine cough syrup leftover from bronchitis earlier this year...hmmm...

land_shark3 · Post by **land_shark3** » October 3, 2005 2:42 pm

AlbatrossFlyer wrote:my allergies got away from me when i was in LA the other week, came home with a nasty cough too. my doc gave me some really good cough medicine that's laced with lots of narcotics. love the warning label.....

TAKING MORE THAN THE PRESCRIBED DOSAGE MAY RESULT IN RESPIRATORY FAILURE.

Note to self: wait until AF recovers before getting in a plane with him.