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[dogscoff]

Yeah, I've got a bit of a cold or flu or something at the moment. When I get ill I generally nurse myself with the following:

-Lots of sleep.
-Keep warm. I also try to avoid things like paracetamol that reduce the symptoms. If you're running a mild temperature, there's a reason: It's because you can handle the heat better than the infection can- it's your body's way of combatting the illness. Of course if you hit a dangerously high temperature, that's a different story.
-Drink tea. It's the only time you'll ever catch me drinking tea. Tea is a natural antiseptic and it will help.
-watch out for air conditioning. and closed rooms. Aircon is notorious for spreading/ recycling bugs and stale old air won't do you any favours either. Don't open so many windows that you get cold though.
-Curry. If you can't handle a vindaloo, have a madras or a Chilli or whatever your upper limit is. Any spicy food will do, germs are lightweights- they just can't handle it=-) At the very least it will temporarily numb your throat to any pain you might be feeling.
-Whisky/ brandy/ both. For similar reasons.

Oh, and here's a handy recipe that you'll appreciate when you've got a runny nose and sore throat:
1> Put the kettle on.
2> Cut a lemon or two in half and squeeze the juice into a jug.
3> Add a few large spoonfuls of honey.
4> add brandy (or whisky if you have no brandy)
5> chuck in a few eucalyptus throat lozenges
6> Top up with boiling water, stir until everything has dissolved.
7> add more honey or some sugar to taste.

Watch out if you're already taking paracetamol or aspirin- they don't mix so well with the alcohol=-)

Trust me, that will make you feel a lot better=-)

[ May 23, 2003, 11:48: Message edited by: dogscoff ]

[Gryphin]

You may or may not want to skip alcahole. It kills white blood cells.

It does make you feel better.

[oleg]

Originally posted by Gryphin:
You may or may not want to skip alcahole. It kills white blood cells.

...

Nonsense. The best cure for cold: buy a bottle of vodka and some Jalopenos pepper. Cut pepper and put it into the botlle. Let it dissolve for a day (you may cut the time if you are desperate).
Then drink in a big gulp. Next morning you will be a new man !

[Ruatha]

Alcohol won't cure you a bit, neither will it have an noticable disadvantages concerning the cold (unless you take too much or you have to go out and it's very cold (read canada, alaska, scandinavia etc on the winter)).

It may very well make you feel better though, not to disregard

[ May 23, 2003, 17:01: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

[narf poit chez BOOM]

my reason for avioding colds is i'm tired of getting them, it's like i've got a cold magnet or something. they say there's 300 of them, and i think the only reason i'm getting less is i've had 150.
i'll be sure to tell my sis about peppers.
thanks, your all way more helpfull than i even asked for. pat yourselves on the back, and don't dislocate your shoulders.

[Fyron]

I did not say that vitamins will prevent you from ever getting a cold. But, vitamins are essential to the operation of your immune system. A deficiency of vitamins will cause your immune system to operate at less than peak efficiency. A balanced diet (food pyramid anyone? ) gives you all the vitamins you'll ever need.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

my mom eats raw onions when she has a cold. i think she intimidates the virii into leaving.