Colds and Cough! Any Remedy?

The best way to get rid of cough and cold is to strengthen your body resistance to illness.. your immune system. Take fruits that are rich in Vitamin C. Drink plenty of water and have enough rest. If you can, relieve yourself of stress.

I would recommend drinking green tea (such as sencha). There have been studies done to show antiviral effects when green tea is consumed (unfortunately I can't post links to the studies yet, you will have to find search for them). You can add lemon juice to boost the health benefits as it aids absorption into the blood stream. You might also want to try Manuka honey with apple cider vinegar. When both are consumed together its health benefits are also increased. A nutrient-dense diet and plenty of rest is also key. It is known that 80% of your immune system lies in you gastrointestinal tract, so it is vital to keep it in working order. I would drink Yakult to ensure that there's plenty of microflora to keep pathogen levels in your gut to a safe minimum, eat plenty of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and other high fiber foods like whole grain oats. Avoid consuming milk (can block absorption of nutrients), simple carbohydrates such as refined sugars, keep fat and salt to a minimum. Make sure you have a sufficient exposure to sunlight in order to properly assimilate Vitamin D into your body through your skin - there have been studies done linking vitamin D levels and general health (how often you are to get sick, and risk of developing cancer in later life). Vitamin D is also vital to ensure that calcium is properly used in the body. Spend at least 10-15 minutes a day in the sun but preferably in the morning not if it is burning hot or you could get sun burn.

Hi, Do have a good rest and drink plenty of water. For cough, you can try this home remedy which works well for me. Double boiled orange with sugarcane sugar,boil it for 4 hours in medium heat.drink it while warm and do it for 3 days. Do visit a doctor if your sickness still show no recovery sign. Takecare.

Drink a lot of water(not cold) and enough rest.

Fresh Ginger Root! Rest, water and immune building foods. Medicine thrown at a cold is just to work on the symptoms and weakens your ability to fight this aliment and future aliments. What does your diet look like? Healthy really is all about food.

I usuall do this, make a ginger tea or ginger drink... just boil the ginger and sugar and drink it, it make me warm and energetic, try it

Drink a lot of water, get a lot of rest, take a lot of Vitamin C, eat some Chicken Soup, and drink some 7Up (this is more for your stomach).

According to my doctor, cough medicines doesn't really get rid of cough but the phlegm. Once we take the cough med, the tendency is to cough more. It is the reaction of the medicine in our body getting rid of the phlegm. Colds do not have any medicines. Because it is a viral disease. According to her, drink plenty of fluids and rest. No prescribed medicine. Even the Vitamin C doesn't help, sometimes, it triggers more colds and coughs because to a certain chemicals in the body.

I just got sick last week and I really hate it. I hate catching colds and cough. The only thing I did to get well was to drink a lot of water, eat fruits and get enough rest. Lucky for me I got well really quick. Happy mylotting! Hope I was able to help..

Welcome to mylot friend It is known that common cold is due to virus, it lasts for 72 hours, doctors say there is no cure for this, what they treat is the side effects like headache, feverish feelings only I take strong tea, some pain relievers if i have severe bodyache or headache, ginger is good too.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always, cheers. Professor. .

I dont kno about cold. but for cough i got a solution. Try chewing pepper. not pepper powder. pepper. black pepper. it works for me.

when i have colds and cough, i just drink a lot of water after a few days i will be okay

Yes, it's so health embarrassing when you are caught up with cough and colds Because of weather changes, anyone might get it anytime without our knowledge. Our best way to get rid out of these is to stay healthy: eating fruits and vegetables, sleep well, and exercise so that our body will not be infected easily. Take vitamins and minerals and other supplements in order to fight infections and diseases.

Take enough rest and sleep, drink water more than you think you need. Although there is no fast medication for that you can continue taking Vitamin C and drink fruit juices rich in C.

My favorite is hot water, a bit of honey and lemon, maybe some nutmeg, and a shot of whiskey. Doesn't cure it, but you feel better.

When it comes to colds and cough, I'm not used of taking a medicine unless it is already in its severe case. For me, upon feeling a sore throat, I gurgle with warm water with salt. Taking more water and hot soup to let me perspire. More water to balance the body temperature. If you have cough already, avoid taking citrus food for it will trigger the throat to be more itchy. If you feel that your condition get worst, we never sure if that is viral already. We still have to take self medication for there are doctors who knows proper actions to take. Better consult them. Thanks.

Keep taking the meds and pair it with rest.

My doctor always tells me this, the best medicine is Water. So drink lots of water and dont abuse your body. Take some time to rest. Have enough sleep and eat the right food like fish, vegetables and fruits.

I always dose up on Vitamin C too. I think it's better at preventing colds than getting rid of them. Honey is supposedly good for coughs and sore throat, but I haven't tried it. I would just try to get a lot of rest and treat your symptoms as best as possible until the cold has run its course. The best luck with medication I've had for my colds is Dayquil and Nyquil.