Silliness Friday's question of the Day 26 Sep 08

pshrynk · 09-26-2008, 09:59 AM

Anyone got a good cold remedy?

zelda_pinwheel · 09-26-2008, 10:07 AM

aw ! poor pshrynk ! here are all the cold remedies i know :

- drink plenty of hot fluids. the heat is key, everything else is just bonus. even plain hot water will help.
- obviously soup or hot infusions are better. thyme infusion is good for lungs, if it's a bronchial cold. lemon and honey is good for sore throat. ginger is good for everything (boosts immune system) and can be added to any other infusion. fresh is best, if you can get it.
- did i mention ginger ? put it in everything.
- garlic is a natural antibiotic and i believe also boosts the immune system. have some garlic toast (made with fresh garlic, obviously).

once when i was sick a friend made me his "top secret" remedy. ideally you should (edit

NOT see it prepared, but promise it's not nearly as disgusting as it sounds :
- red wine
- honey
- thyme
- fresh garlic
- ginger
- black pepper, or chile pepper, or chile sauce (worcestershire for instance)
- cloves
- cinnamon
- a bit of lemon juice
- you can add more ingredients depending on what spices you have around the kitchen ; pretty much any spice will be good for *something* (according to him).

put everything together in a saucepan and heat it on a low heat for a few minutes. this will help the spices to infuse and make some of the alcohol evaporate.

drink it while it's hot.

get lots of rest.
keep warm : wear a hat (and socks).
an aspirine or ibuprofen will help with the aches and pains and fever.
for god's sake, don't smoke while you're sick.

i hope you feel better soon ! it's miserable being sick.

pshrynk · 09-26-2008, 10:08 AM

It's been going on for about four days now, which four times longer than the usual cold for me. I do not suffer well.

zelda_pinwheel · 09-26-2008, 10:11 AM

four days ? pff ! when i get a cold it invariably degenerates into a sinus infection (thank you, allergies ! for making me extra fragile) and i'm lucky if i'm functional again in under three weeks !!!

i still sympathise though : i suffer badly too (i'm such a baby...) and i'm a bit under the weather this week myself, which is the worst possible timing...

LazyScot · 09-26-2008, 10:22 AM

Hot Toddies, chocolate biscuits, orange juice and sympathy.

I'll let you decide if The Lounge is a good place to find these....

DixieGal · 09-26-2008, 10:34 AM

1. For a runny nose, take Benadryl. (That also guarantees you will rest when it knocks you unconscious.)

2. For a sore throat, suck on Werther's Originals. If it were Day 1, I would advise keeping a zinc lozenge in your mouth, but it's no help once the cold really gets going.

3. For a cough, take a hit of an albuterol inhaler after ever coughing spell. Take cough syrup on a schedule. Neither 1 or 2 above will get better as long as you are coughing.

NOTE: If you have high blood pressure, do NONE of the above, except the Werther's. If you have high BP, you are screwed. Just plan on waiting it out another week until either it goes away or you die.

4. Finally, have mercy on your coworkers and take a sick day. Sharing is over rated.

5. Get Better Soon!

Slite · 09-26-2008, 10:49 AM

WHISKY! In HUGE amounts!

It doesnt really cure you, but it's a hell of a lot more fun to be sick.

pshrynk · 09-26-2008, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slite

WHISKY! In HUGE amounts!

It doesnt really cure you, but it's a hell of a lot more fun to be sick.

I like the way you think.

I'd give you karma, but it's apparently too soon.

zelda_pinwheel · 09-26-2008, 11:40 AM

pfff !!!

i forgot to mention you should wear a scarf 24 hours per day until you're better but i'm sure after slite's suggestion you'll just scoff at such nancy boy ideas.

Sparrow · 09-26-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

2. For a sore throat, suck on Werther's Originals.

I find sucking a Fishermans Friend is quite effective - they're quite strong, but the mixture of licorice and menthol helps clear the passages; and I think they're available Stateside these days.

Slite · 09-26-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

I find sucking a Fishermans Friend is quite effective - they're quite strong, but the mixture of licorice and menthol helps clear the passages; and I think they're available Stateside these days.

Doesnt the friend of the fisherman get upset when you start sucking on him?

(Sorry, that one was to obvious to pass by)

zelda_pinwheel · 09-26-2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slite

Doesnt the friend of the fisherman get upset when you start sucking on him?

(Sorry, that one was to obvious to pass by)

i would worry about that too. not to mention the fisherman himself. if he fishes the big fish he might have some pretty deadly clubs or something lying around...

UKHaiku · 09-26-2008, 01:22 PM

I find lots of vitamin C and zinc will help you get over a cold..

Also it can help to cut down on dairy if you're having lots of mucus / phlegm...

Drinking lots of tea will help too...

radioflyertoo · 09-26-2008, 01:51 PM

How about a good headache remedy anyone? From late sep to early feb I have a headache 9 out of ten days (not a migraine). thanks.

Sparrow · 09-26-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radioflyertoo

How about a good headache remedy anyone? From late sep to early feb I have a headache 9 out of ten days (not a migraine). thanks.

It's nothing to do with carbon monoxide from your central heating is it?

I've seen peppermint tea recommended for regular headaches, but haven't tried it myself.

09-26-2008, 09:59 AM	#1
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Friday's question of the Day 26 Sep 08 Anyone got a good cold remedy?

09-26-2008, 10:07 AM	#2
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	aw ! poor pshrynk ! here are all the cold remedies i know : - drink plenty of hot fluids. the heat is key, everything else is just bonus. even plain hot water will help. - obviously soup or hot infusions are better. thyme infusion is good for lungs, if it's a bronchial cold. lemon and honey is good for sore throat. ginger is good for everything (boosts immune system) and can be added to any other infusion. fresh is best, if you can get it. - did i mention ginger ? put it in everything. - garlic is a natural antibiotic and i believe also boosts the immune system. have some garlic toast (made with fresh garlic, obviously). once when i was sick a friend made me his "top secret" remedy. ideally you should (edit NOT see it prepared, but promise it's not nearly as disgusting as it sounds : - red wine - honey - thyme - fresh garlic - ginger - black pepper, or chile pepper, or chile sauce (worcestershire for instance) - cloves - cinnamon - a bit of lemon juice - you can add more ingredients depending on what spices you have around the kitchen ; pretty much any spice will be good for something (according to him). put everything together in a saucepan and heat it on a low heat for a few minutes. this will help the spices to infuse and make some of the alcohol evaporate. drink it while it's hot. get lots of rest. keep warm : wear a hat (and socks). an aspirine or ibuprofen will help with the aches and pains and fever. for god's sake, don't smoke while you're sick. i hope you feel better soon ! it's miserable being sick. Last edited by zelda_pinwheel; 09-26-2008 at 12:00 PM. Reason: adding some ingredients i forgot... there are probably more.

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09-26-2008, 10:08 AM	#3
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	It's been going on for about four days now, which four times longer than the usual cold for me. I do not suffer well.

09-26-2008, 10:11 AM	#4
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	four days ? pff ! when i get a cold it invariably degenerates into a sinus infection (thank you, allergies ! for making me extra fragile) and i'm lucky if i'm functional again in under three weeks !!! i still sympathise though : i suffer badly too (i'm such a baby...) and i'm a bit under the weather this week myself, which is the worst possible timing...

09-26-2008, 10:22 AM	#5
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	Hot Toddies, chocolate biscuits, orange juice and sympathy. I'll let you decide if The Lounge is a good place to find these....

09-26-2008, 10:34 AM	#6
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	1. For a runny nose, take Benadryl. (That also guarantees you will rest when it knocks you unconscious.) 2. For a sore throat, suck on Werther's Originals. If it were Day 1, I would advise keeping a zinc lozenge in your mouth, but it's no help once the cold really gets going. 3. For a cough, take a hit of an albuterol inhaler after ever coughing spell. Take cough syrup on a schedule. Neither 1 or 2 above will get better as long as you are coughing. NOTE: If you have high blood pressure, do NONE of the above, except the Werther's. If you have high BP, you are screwed. Just plan on waiting it out another week until either it goes away or you die. 4. Finally, have mercy on your coworkers and take a sick day. Sharing is over rated. 5. Get Better Soon!

09-26-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
Slite Icanhasdonuts? Posts: 2,837 Karma: 532407 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mölnbo, Sweden Device: Kobo Aura 2nd edition, Kobo Clara HD	WHISKY! In HUGE amounts! It doesnt really cure you, but it's a hell of a lot more fun to be sick.

09-26-2008, 11:40 AM	#9
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	pfff !!! i forgot to mention you should wear a scarf 24 hours per day until you're better but i'm sure after slite's suggestion you'll just scoff at such nancy boy ideas.

09-26-2008, 01:22 PM	#13
UKHaiku Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 104 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Device: Sony Reader - PRS-505	I find lots of vitamin C and zinc will help you get over a cold.. Also it can help to cut down on dairy if you're having lots of mucus / phlegm... Drinking lots of tea will help too...

09-26-2008, 01:51 PM	#14
radioflyertoo Hog Rider Posts: 266 Karma: 1581 Join Date: May 2008 Location: eastern PA. Device: HTC 7501	How about a good headache remedy anyone? From late sep to early feb I have a headache 9 out of ten days (not a migraine). thanks.

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