Nasty Cold!

[redneck24]

im on week #4 it keeps switching from chest to head to throat, no fun i even have an ear infection.

[cheferson]

Just got over it. Had it for 10 days. Roommate and his gf have it now

[BigBo]

Running about six weeks in my household too. Go to the doc and get on some strong anti-biotics. Now!

[joe the plumber]

Bigbo,
Drink some brandy.I know it dosn't cure anything,but so much better than over counter cures.Going on antibiotics spells the end of brandy therapy.
I tried Zicam for the first time this year.I too allways get colds at the time of changing seasons.Maybe its just in my head but I swear the Zicam knocked prevented colds on 2 occasions since the first of the year.

[rivsie11]

Had it for three weeks around Christmas. Nearly passed out from coughing numerous times. Every time I thought I was getting better it came back.

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by joe the plumber

Bigbo,

I tried Zicam for the first time this year.Maybe its just in my head but I swear the Zicam knocked prevented colds on 2 occasions since the first of the year.

Joe, it's not in your head, that stuff works like magic.
I've used zinc lozenges for years with good success , but they get my stomach, so i switched to Zicam last year.
Trick is to use it as soon as you feel it coming on. Prevents it like you say.

Larry, try Mucinex or Mucinex D for your congestion. They are over the counter too.

[Raven]

Mentholatum on your chest helps you breath

Spicey food doubles your ability to fight off the cold

EATING bio flavonoids in the white strings in between
sections from oranges helps C work much better.

but Garlic is natures antibiotic

the difference between garlic and doctor prescribed
antibiotics is that garlic doesn't kill off the good bacteria
in your colon like the "cillans" do... they wipe out everything.

[joe the plumber]

Raven
Please tell me more about how you use garlic.Do you take a pill? Or eat it in your food or both?
Do you use it as an antibiotic?I have read and heard alot about the benefits of garlic but never this before.Thanks