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kitstern · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject: How to kill a cold.

I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm always looking for ways to shorten or kill colds before they start, and I know you guys are too. Here's something that worked for me this week. I used an anti-viral/anti-inflammatory called Gan Mao Ling, got it from my acupuncturist, but they also have it in natural food stores. Take 6 tablets (they're small) every 4 hours. I also hedged my bets with Western meds, did Zicam swabs (nose) and rapid melt tablets (throat) and Airborne every 4 hours for the first day or two. After the first 3 days I just did the Gan Mao Ling. It totally worked, so thought I'd share Laugh

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steveanthony · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:25 pm Post subject:

When I feel something coming on, I start chugging down at least half gallon of white grapefruit juice a day. It has worked for me for years.

Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject: Re: How to kill a cold.

Yoda117 · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:05 am Post subject:

I usually rely on the countenance of my old friend...

Mr. Jack Daniels. I'm sure you've heard of him.

While it may or may not stop a cold, I'm feeling much better regardless Bitchin

/just kidding...
//I drink 151 cool

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Brett Mason · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:32 am Post subject:

...in any case....always be prepared for the worst......

Craig · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: cold

I gargle with Hydrogen Peroxide and water at the first signs and use Zicam sprays.

I also go through a ton of hand sanitizer, especially this time of year. It's worked for a couple years now.

OCD'ly yours,

Craig

Deirdre · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

Eeeww-- Hydrogen peroxide GARGLE?

sounds just teh ghastli.
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glittlefield · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:19 am Post subject:

I see a legal disclaimer in this thread's future...
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Craig · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:37 am Post subject: Nasty

Yup, it is nasty, but sure seems to work.

Got my kids to try it a couple of times. Now they would rather get sick.

Craig

Deirdre · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:40 am Post subject:

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ccpetersen · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 9:53 am Post subject:

ever since someone here suggested a Neti-pot, I've been using it... during hay fever season it has been great! Nary a sniffle since starting.
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject:

Craig · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: gargle

betchya that one is regulated by the BATF!

Stay away from open flames

CarynClark · Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject:

I've gargled with hydrogen peroxide straight... like 10 years ago, when tooth whitening became the rage. It doesn't taste good, but it does clean out the mouth. Dentist did say it was totally fine to use, just don't swallow it.

For colds, I rely on Airborne generally. Though I worry about taking too much of it, and I just noticed they added a new disclaimer on the package that you're not supposed to take it more than three or four times a day (I can't remember which). If you don't take it religiously when you're ill, it doesn't work.

I also use the essential oil called thieves. Two drops on the tongue, followed by a bunch of water. A few times a day when I'm around sick people, or really, just a lot of people, or feel something coming on. I'm asking for an essential oil diffuser for Christmas, so I can diffuse it in the house.

I too was enthralled by the neti pot conversation here a few months back. My husband has horrible allergies and sinus issues. I didn't get the pot though... I did get the bottle with the little packets that you mix the solution, and squirt. HOWEVER, neither he nor I have had the guts to use it yet.... it's still sitting on the bathroom counter. I'm afraid!!! So is he, I think! Eventually, we'll have the courage... Smile

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