Cold and Flu Rememdies

[Pete Incaviglia]

OK. I have the flu — well, maybe not a full-fledged flu, but I'm sick. I ache all over, can't stay warm (then sweat like crazy), cough up phlegm and have some sinus congestion. I'm nauseous, but I haven't "refunded." [/georgecostanza].

I'm not sure if there is or was a thread on this, but let's start one.

Do you have anything that remedies these symptoms (or others)? Would you care to share?

I'm not a fan of prescription drugs, but I take vitamin C and drink LOTS of orange juice in a time like this.

Anyone else have anything they think is a "cure" or "home remedy" to colds, flus, etc?

(drink heavily post in three . . . two . . . one . . .)

 

[KYSportsWriter]

My grandma always took a stick of peppermint and put it in hot tea to drink. It almost always does the trick for me.

 

[hockeybeat]

Tortellini soup and ginger ale.

 

[expendable]

If your stomach can handle it, a plate of hot wings works for me to clear head congestion.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Alcohol kills nearly all micro-organisms.

Just sayin' ...

 

[Frank_Ridgeway]

Been sick all week. I really don't see puking (or "refunding") as something I want to avoid -- if I feel that bad, I want to throw up, get rid of whatever's down there. I'll drink lots of water to induce it.

If it's a cold, zinc in addition to vitamin C. Lots of fluids. Also I rub Vick's Vaporub under my nostrils before going to bed.

 

[markvid]

Alka Seltzer Cold Plus Nighttime.
You'll sleep. Well.

 

[mike311gd]

Been sick all week. I really don't see puking (or "refunding") as something I want to avoid -- if I feel that bad, I want to throw up, get rid of whatever's down there. I'll drink lots of water to induce it.

If it's a cold, zinc in addition to vitamin C. Lots of fluids. Also I rub Vick's Vaporub under my nostrils before going to bed.

I cackle every time I see "refunding."

 

[ralph wiggum]

Even if you don't like cold and flu drugs, Pete, check you tempurature (those chills followed by sweats could be a feaver) and if it's high, take some some tylenol to lower the feaver.

Either that or whiskey.

 

[KYSportsWriter]

What is this "feaver" of which you speak?

 

[Frank_Ridgeway]

I cackle every time I see "refunding."

I like "ralphed." I have a friend named Ralph and sometimes I laugh for what he probably thinks is no apparent reason.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

NyQuil and DayQuil. Tomato soup and grilled cheese. Lots of fluids and vitamins. Once it's all just in your head, go to the gym or go for a little run or bike ride outside to get some fresh air in you. A sauna doesn't hurt either. In fact, it helps since germs can't survive in temperatures that hot.

And find Mrs. Incaviglia too and get a little nookie. You think I'm joking, but I'm not. Sex helps.

 

[playthrough]

Yeah, my wife's always into me when I have to reach over her constantly to get the tissues, I'm hacking up goo and covered in head sweat.

 

[mike311gd]

I cackle every time I see "refunding."

I like "ralphed." I have a friend named Ralph and sometimes I laugh for what he probably thinks is no apparent reason.

When I was 9, I learned a friend's dad was named Ralph. That provided us with hours of entertainment. I've grown up a bit since then. Now I just laugh for a few minutes and move on to my next distraction.

 

[forever_town]

I'm a proponent of chicken soup (usually chicken noodle or cream of chicken, though sometimes chicken broth) and orange juice. More important, get lots of REST. Illnesses such as those drag on longer when you constantly push yourself.

 

[KYSportsWriter]

I cackle every time I see "refunding."

I like "ralphed." I have a friend named Ralph and sometimes I laugh for what he probably thinks is no apparent reason.

When I was 9, I learned a friend's dad was named Ralph. That provided us with hours of entertainment. I've grown up a bit since then. Now I just laugh for a few minutes and move on to my next distraction.

Like posting 2,000+ times in a month?

Or getting lai ... oh, wait.

 

[Rosie]

Lots of fluids. Toast, 7Up, jello and chicken noodle soup.

Tylenol for aches and fever.

Vicks is mandatory.

Don't shut out the idea of getting a dose of antibiotics. If it's the crap that's been floating around here, both Rosebuds had to get the heavy-duty stuff before they started getting better.

And I don't take them to the doctor at the first sniffle, either.

 

[Frank_Ridgeway]

Yeah, my wife's always into me when I have to reach over her constantly to get the tissues, I'm hacking up goo and covered in head sweat.

Exactly. If I'm contagious, I don't want her to get sick, too. When one of us is ill, that person sleeps in the guest room. I've been there since Saturday night. I'm finally returning to our room tonight.

 

[Pete Incaviglia]

I'm a proponent of chicken soup (usually chicken noodle or cream of chicken, though sometimes chicken broth) and orange juice. More important, get lots of REST. Illnesses such as those drag on longer when you constantly push yourself.

So I shouldn't have worked the past two days? Today, I could barely shower but made it to work.

 

[Rosie]

Momma Rosie says get thee to bed and get rest. NOW! There comes a time when trying to work while on your death bed is a bad idea.