buginme2:
And I am at home sick today with a cold. Seems like everyone at my office has been sick this week. Congested, Cough, Sneezing, fever, The Works.
So...I have my home remedies all prepared.
1. Hot Green Tea with a boatload of lemon, honey and a snippet of brandy.
2. A giant bowl of Pho' (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken noodle soup with added chili paste for some heat)
What remedies do you reach for when you get a cold or flu? Any ideas are appreciated
emeraldize:
You do have a bug in you today!!
I use a vaporizer in the room to make sure the air is moist to help with the congestion. And, my other trick is to use a steam vaporizer that is tabletop and can use menthol-impregnated disks. The water heats up and you actually seal your face to a flexible vinyl guard and inhale. The alternative is fill your smallest sink with the hottest water possible (including adding some boiling water) throw a towel over your head and sink to create a tent and try to breathe through your nose. Oh yes, and saline nasal spray. That's all I have to offer and what I use.
Hope you're feeling better soon!
tednlou2:
We usually just boiled water on the stove and put our heads over it. Caution, and this is very important- Be careful using a towel over the stove..lol. And, if you have long hair. Probably best to boil and then take the pan off the stove.
I drink Diet Dr Pepper. However, when I don't feel well, a sugary coke seems to help. Heating pad is something I use daily, but especially when sick on my chest. A shower often makes me feel better and opens up the nose.
Feel better.
WillyWump:
--- Quote from: tednlou2 on December 01, 2012, 04:08:40 PM ---However, when I don't feel well, a sugary coke seems to help.
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I second this^ But I think the carbonation does it for me.
I Neti-pot and highly recommend it. I use the saline salt, and add 1 tiny drop of Hydrogen peroxide.
Miss Philicia:
I've had a chalazion for the past week. Can I play in this thread too?
ps: I guess you missed my previous thread that medical studies have shown that doing meth prevents the flu.