How do I treat a cold

･ 1 Drink plenty of water. Keeping hydrated is not only useful to help your immune system fight your cold… ･ 2 Get plenty of rest. Aim for at least an extra hour or two of sleep than what you normally get. ･ 3 Exercise in moderation. Make…

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･ Try taking a day off, from school or work. You wouldn’t want to feel uncomfortable at school, with a… ･ Stop the spreading of germs. Don’t allow others to eat or drink from anything you have come in contact… ･ Drink lots of water or j…

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Use a hot water bottle on your chest and rest in bed. Also apply the hot water bottle to areas where you may have muscle aches for around 20 minutes each spot or soak in a bathtub in very warm water to relieve the aches. The moisture in the…

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How do I prevent and treat cold sores?

Q: I get cold sores on my lips occasionally. How do I prevent them and how do I treat them to go away soon.

A: Cold sores seem to be triggered by stress and/or a depressed immune system (which is why they are called cold sores – they can occur when you’re sick) so keeping healthy and relaxed can help a lot.See the below page for some helpful treatments/prevention measures. I have used L-Lysine to some success in the past – I have not had a cold sore in over three years!

What do you recommend to treat a cold/sore throat for a nursing mom?

Q: I know I’ve read that some cold meds can mess up milk supply.What is safe to treat drainage/runny nose, cough, and sore throat without affecting milk supply?Thanks!

A: Throat lozenges.Hot tea and honey.A humidifier.A hot toddy. (Just one.)If you’re really miserable you CAN use cold medicines cautiously. Just stick with basic remedies that treat your most pressing symptoms. Avoid the ‘shot-gun’ remedies that promise to treat everything from trench foot to dandruff.

What’s a good home remedy to treat a mild cold?

Q: My husband isn’t feeling so well recently and thinks he’s coming down with something. Nothing major, and I know it will have to just work itself through his system if it’s a virus, but does anyone know any good home remedies to treat a cold besides lots and lots of liquids like water? Just looking for some ideas, and of course if he really feels bad off to the dr. we’ll go. Thanks all!! 🙂

A: Two remedies involving warm salt water…put some on the fingers and “sniff” it (sounds weird, works wonders), and gargle with it…Hot tea with honey and lemon for cough (add a shot of whiskey or burbon to help you sleep)…Boil some water, add some lemon, and cover head with a towel and breathe the “vapors”…Use Chapstick on a sore nose…