Home remedies anyone? I am sick as a bastard.

[chode]

Hey, I have been calling off my appointments for the past two days because i am home sick with a sore throat and a cough. I know if i go to the doctor he will probably just say that it will go away in a few days or something. Does anyone know of anything or have any sugestions to get me back on my feet? I just got up to take some more medication (thera flu). Anything you all can help me with would be appritiated.

 

[TicklingDuo]

depends on your overall symptoms, but...

If you're cough is congested...try a few drops of sage oil in a pan of boiling water. The oil acts as a natural decongestant. If you don't have sage oil, you can try cayene pepper sauce, though it doesn't work as well.

For the sore throat...try gargling with warm salt water. The salt acts to cure the irritated throat lining and helps it to heal more quickly.

If you're achey from the coughing...try steeping a teaspoon or two of dry basil in a cup of hot water for a few minutes to make a tea, then strain and drink. The oil in basil leaves is an antispasmotic and settles down the entire nervous system. It's also great for headache and upset stomache.

Of course, drinking plenty of fluids and limiting your caffine intake are both important as well. The fluids loosen up congestion so it can be more easily cleared. Limiting caffine gives the system a chance to rest and fight the germs.

Hope this helps!
Ann

 

[shark]

This might sound rough, but if you have nasal congestion and a "high" sore throat,tyr also snorting salt water.I t will break up the nasal and throat trouble if you can do that.

 

[shark]

Forgot...alkaseltzer plus works well for me,but you have to watch mixing medications.

 

[Krokus]

Me

I usually just sit through it.....I hate takin' medicine.....hope ya feel better!! 😎

 

[Prime]

ummmmmm.....no i must not reply to Mr. horseguy...happy thoughts..think happy thoughts...ahhhhhhh😀

 

[chode]

Well, some of the ideas were very helpful. Others were very entertaining. I am feeling much better and I am going to keep m evening appointments. Thanks so much everyone.

 

[omega]

I wasn't aware that being born out of wedlock made you really sick 😕

 

[Boomtown13]

Yjgfn -

Tickling Duo gives some great suggestion for your cough.

Now I'm going to state the obvious, just for the record, to help you beat that virus that's trying to rule you.

Suck on zinc every few hours. This will coat your throat in such a way that the bacterium won't be able to stick to it.

Saturate yourself with Vitamin C. You can't have too much, particularly when you're being invaded.

Garlic. As close to raw as you can stand. It's the strongest anti-viral medicine we have. It won't make your evening appointments too pleasant, but you have to make the call.

No orange juice, it's too acidic on your suffering throat. And no dairy. That'll just hinder the healing process. Always have a full glass of water within reach. Drink and pee non-stop.

Take naps throughout the whole day.

If you've got a natural foods market near you, pick up a Chinese herbal complex called Zon Gan Ling. It'll help you at the stage you're at. Also, Wellness formula.

That's my advice for the patient.

Yours,
Dr. Boom

 

[chode]

Thanks Dr. Boom. I have been drinking the OJ, and I see it is an obvious throat irritant after your post. I did go to the doc today and i will find out tomorrow if i have strep. But i do think i am going to try that zinc thing. Hopefully it will feel better. Otherwise, i am just going to sit and suffer the rest of the day. Thanks

 

[Strelnikov]

Snorking up warm salt water really does work, assuming your sinuses will allow you to inhale through your nose.

Try hot tea with honey and lemon - about a tablespoon of each. The honey soothes the throat, heat and steam is good for the lungs, and lemon is a decongestant.

I buy zinc tabs called "Cold-Eez" which actually work if you start taking them as soon as you realize you have a cold. Look for them in the grocery store near the cough drops and the cold remedies that don't work.

Finally, there's Jewish penicillin - chicken soup. Put some garlic in it, that seems to help.

Strelnikov