http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/colds.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/colds.rss Cold Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:37:52 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=VITAMINC_38435 /CURES/colds.rss1 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:34:36 EST [YEA] Corinna from London, Kent, England writes: "When I feel a cold coming on I immediately take 1000mg of Vitamin C and continue to do so every 2 or 3 hours until symptoms subside. I did not get a 'proper' cold in decades. I may have some symptoms for a day or two and then it is over. It also works for my 10 year old son." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=SINUS-RINSE_37952 /CURES/colds.rss2 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:40:10 EST [YEA] Dale from Omaha, Ne writes: "At the first sign of a cold or other URI, using sinus rinse morning and evening, usually prevents it from developing completely. But the few colds that do take me on are pleasantly mild now. After about 4 days of sinus rinsing, I am back to my old self. I use 50/50 mix of plain salt and baking soda, with about 3/4 teaspoon in to 8 oz. rinse bottle of warm 110-degree tap water. Rest of the year, just once rinse Tuesday evenings." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=BAKINGSODA_36850 /CURES/colds.rss3 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:51:03 EST [YEA] Claire from Horseshoe Bend, Id, Usa writes: "Baking Soda for colds I had all the early signs of a cold / flu coming on yesterday - achy, runny nose, sore throat, cough. I started taking 1/2 tsp of baking soda in a glass of cold water every 2 hours last night, and cut back to every 4 hours this afternoon. It has been just over 24 hours, and I feel FINE. I can hardly believe it myself, but I KNOW I was exposed, I KNOW I was getting sick... now, I am fine. Absolutely worth trying if you are coming down with a cold or flu! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=_34792 /CURES/colds.rss4 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:15 EST [YEA] Alexandra from Toronto, On writes: "Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all of the wisdom on this site. I have been using all of the information for a couple of years but haven't written in till now. Two of my kids (14 and 18) came down with colds this week and then started running fevers. My daughter has also been vomitting so has not been able to do the lysine/Vit C remedy for flu. She also threw up the capful of HP in 1 litre of water remedy so I tried the HP in a cool mist humidifier... I added 2 capfuls to the resevoir of water and after 12 hours of sleep she woke up - no fever, no sore throat!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=HPH_34793 /CURES/colds.rss5 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:15 EST [YEA] Alexandra from Toronto, On writes: "Thank you to everyone who has contributed to all of the wisdom on this site. I have been using all of the information for a couple of years but haven't written in till now. Two of my kids (14 and 18) came down with colds this week and then started running fevers. My daughter has also been vomitting so has not been able to do the lysine/Vit C remedy for flu. She also threw up the capful of HP in 1 litre of water remedy so I tried the HP in a cool mist humidifier... I added 2 capfuls to the resevoir of water and after 12 hours of sleep she woke up - no fever, no sore throat!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GARLIC_34707 /CURES/colds.rss6 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:40:46 EST [YEA] Diane from San Jose, Ca writes: "Eating raw garlic shortened my cold to about 2-3 days. On a Thursday morning, I woke up with an awful sore throat and congestion. By Friday evening it had become a full blown cold, so I went to this site to look for remedies. I decided to try the raw garlic by mincing up 3 cloves and eating it in a tortilla with cream cheese. This was just my way of making it palatable to eat. The only side effect was garlic breath, so you might want to eat it at night. By the next morning my sore throat was better and my congestion was minimal. That evening I was able to go out and felt almost better. My cold ended up lasting from Thursday morning until midday Saturday, which is about 2 1/2 days. Usually I have symptoms for up to a week, so this was amazing. I also advise taking lots of vitamin C. The best part is I did not even need cold medicine at all! Very natural and inexpensive." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_34354 /CURES/colds.rss7 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:56:59 EST [YEA] Cw949 from Minot, Nd, USA writes: "I can't believe it but it's true. I had the flu and a cold followed. I read about the (2) teaspoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and 8oz water mixture and decided to follow it to clear up my sinus infection and stuffy nose. I drank four doses in a 12 hour period and felt the relieving effects shortly after the first dose. At the end of the day, my sinuses dried up, I was breathing better, my cough lessened and I could taste. I'm now going to take one dose at the beginning of each day for healthy maintenance." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=CAYENNE_33188 /CURES/colds.rss8 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:14:06 EDT [YEA] Mimic from New York, New York writes: "Sore Throat and colds For the last 15 years I have been treating my colds and sore throats with cayenne pepper. As soon as I feel the first symptoms, I take one table spoon of cayenne pepper, wait a couple of minutes before drinking a glass of room temperature water. This treatment always, always works and it takes a two or three hours for all the bad symptoms to disappear. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=LLA_32940 /CURES/colds.rss9 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:51:37 EDT [YEA] Merryanne from Orange City, Florida, USA writes: "L-Lysine and aspirin for fighting colds I am a home health nurse taking car of special needs children for 13 years,,so I know from my health history when they come down with a bad cold with coughing and blowing and sling yellow secretions in my face,,I all ways get sick also,,SO three week ago the little girle I care for (40 hours at night each week for 3 year) came down with a bad cold, temp of 100.2, coughing and put on oxygen 0.5 Liters,,So when I got home I took 1000mg of Lysine and 1000mg aspirin 4 times a day,,and she was sick for 10 days. Now I could feel my sinuses trying to get congested and I felt my throat trying to get sore,,I took this remedy until my patient was over her cold,,And I did not get sick. This was the first time I never got sick caring for some one with fever and congestion with yellow secretions. I am very thank full for Teds information about Lysine and aspirin stopping the replicating of viruses. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE _32692 /CURES/colds.rss10 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:37:04 EDT [YEA] Anne from Chicago, Il writes: "H2O2 in ear for colds: I get sick almost every month, usually with a bad cold during, or right after, my period. I tried H2O2 in my ears right when I was getting that familiar tingle in the back of my throat and tired feeling I always get before a cold. I used about a half a capful of 3% hydrogen peroxide poured into my ears, one at a time, lying on my side and let it sit and fizz for about 10 minutes each before dumping it out. The itchy feeling started disappearing right away and the next day I wasn't sick as I was sure I would be. I normally get sick for a good week or two when I do, so I was really glad it worked!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=OJWH_32486 /CURES/colds.rss11 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:41:48 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] St from Oconto, Wi writes: "cold -OJ, whiskey, honey Now this recipe never CURED my cold, but it ALWAYS made me feel better. My dad always made it for us when we were younger, and I just remembered all about it! It defintely made us fall asleep ;-) and feel better, though. He would take about a cup of orange juice, a splash of some kind of whiskey (or rum-whatever), and a spoonful of honey. He mixed it and gave it to us hot. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=VR_32210 /CURES/colds.rss12 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:06:08 EDT [YEA] Linda from Eugene, Oregon writes: "I have been reaping the rewards of the many postings on Earth Clinic and now it's time to give back. My grandmother spent some time living on an Indian reservation in the 40s and 50s and she learned from their medicine "person" a remedy for severe chest colds. Begin by using a vapor rub or a similar camphor product and rub it on the chest, back and neck. Using two thin cotton squares, (large handkerchiefs work well) wet them in ice water then apply them at once to the chest and back. Then quickly put on a heavy wool sweater, keeping the handkerchiefs in place. Add a wool scarf around the neck and pin it in place. Lastly, pull a cotton sweatshirt over all and then go to bed. This combination will do it's work during the night. By morning the cold will be gone. I used this on my nine year old daughter....she didn't like the treatment but it worked! Good luck and thank you Earth Clinic for this wonderful site. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=NP_28520 /CURES/colds.rss13 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:02:41 EDT [YEA] VeganGypsie from San Francisco, CA writes: "I have just found this site during my current cold. Having not caught it early, I am having to use several of the remedies and just hoping to shorten the cold and prevent complications. I'm also not being very scientific about it, I am trying ACV, cayenne, garlic, tomato tea remedy, H2O2 (in ears and sniffing method)and eucalyptus oil. If I feel better tomorrow, I will have no idea what to attribute it to. All seem to give some relief, but nothing has cleared it up yet. I was surprised not to find any mention of Neti Pot or other nasal irrigation method under the colds section. Saline nasal irrigation really helps me to breathe easier, and I'm sure it is keeping lots of that gunk from settling in my throat and lungs and causing complications later. You put 1/4 t of salt (there is special salt made for this but I use table salt) in the Neti Pot (is there a brand neutral term for this?) and fill with warm water. You want it about body temperature, and about the salt concentration of tears. Tilt your head to one side so the water will not come out your mouth, but out your lower nostril as you pour the water in your upper nostril. You should be able to breathe through your mouth while the whole thing pours through. blow nose and repeat on other side with a new batch of salt water. My husband made me promise to go see a western doctor since I am sick while he is out of town. The Doc said that Neti Pot was a great idea and keep it up, that ENT's he knew thought that it had prevented the need for nasal surgery in some of their patients. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_28181 /CURES/colds.rss14 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:57:38 EDT [YEA] Justin from Kirksville, MO United States writes: "This apple acv cure is an excellent cure indeed. My uncle taught me the worst tasting remedy I've ever heard of, but it'd cure colds in no less than 3 days. My mom used to give it to me, and I had to plug my nose in order to even drink the stuff down, but it was amazing. What to do is, you throw an entire clove of garlic (not just a small piece, but the whole clove, peeled of course) into a 1 quart jar (one whole clove of garlic per quart), or even a 2 quart would work. Fill the jar the rest of the way with ACV, and then, you put the lid on the jar, and let it sit on the counter overnight to start the fermentation process. We would sometimes let it ferment for two days, but no more than that usually to keep bacteria from growing. After that, you can store it for a very long time in the refrigerator to use when needed, leaving the cloves of garlic in it. Then, when a cold would strike, we'd put about 4oz of the liquid into a coffee cup, and then microwave it for about 30 seconds (to warm it up a little, but not make it too hot), then to get rid of the acidity and horrible taste of ACV, put 2 tablespoons of honey, and then about 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (all of which you can get at a grocery store). Vuala. We call it "Natures Pennicilin" because it has just enough bacteria from the mother of vinegar, plus it pulls the antioxidants from the garlic, and honey helps it spread through the body quicker as it's good for you, and the tablespoon full of lemon juice is enough to flavor it almost to a tea-like state, as well as an excellent source of ascorbic acid (vit c). I had a cold and tried the onion thing recently... and was still sick for a week. Tried the ACV cure on a wart, and it worked overnight... Amazing how ACV can work for the entire body. :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GARLIC_27010 /CURES/colds.rss15 Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Janet from Near Idaho Falls, Idaho writes: "Here is something soothing that really helps colds, bronchitis, etc: Bring 2 c. chicken broth + 2 c. water to boiling Add 1 small onion, chopped When done, remove from heat, add 3 cloves crushed garlic, cover; let sit for about 10 minutes. Add sea salt to taste. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ONIONJUICE_26307 /CURES/colds.rss16 Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Gabriela from Pahoa, HI writes: "I am very excited to share some thoughts on the cause and instant cure for a cold. I am not much a believer in viruses anymore but didn't know why some people catch a cold and others don't. I got a stuffy nose one day and started getting the well known symptoms of a cold. This time I drank the juice of one pungent onion (2 oz) pure as this is my remedy right now to work with. I instantly vomited some large amount of mucus and understood that I simply had too much of it in my system. So the cold seems to be a way to get rid of that - but with my way of dealing with it, I had some short very unpleasant feeling (I had to drink it one sip per time slowly and later on I could drink it in one piece) and then everything was cleared away. So, I cured my cold in about half hour. I was very happy as I had a visitor coming and wanted no cold." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_24793 /CURES/colds.rss17 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT Tiffaney from Santa Barbara, CA writes: "Both my 2 year old and 4 year old have had a cold now for 2 days, after reading this sight I decided to try it. Both of them have coughs and running noses and before bed I made a mixture of 1 cup warm water, 1 tsp of honey and 1 cap of apple cider vinegar and had them share it and they are asleep now with no coughing or sneezing! I also made a mixture of 1 cup warm water and 1 cap of H202 hydrogen peroxide and put a 2 drops in each ear for a minute, hopefully one of these stops the cold or the symptoms. So far so Good!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=OILOFOREGANO_23692 /CURES/colds.rss18 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Nanci from Berwick, PA. USA writes: "I have been using oil of oregano for over a year. I put a drop on my finger and apply it to a tooth that was starting to abcess. I had to put it on about five times a day but in two days the pain was gone and never got as bad as the one that had to be pulled. I would get it in a healthfood store to make sure it is safe for digesting. I'm not sure if essential oils for inhaling are the same. *oreganol* is the brand I have I start to put a drop on my finger and apply it to the glands under your ear by your neck. One or two drops per side. Then I put a drop on my finger and put it under my arm pit because there are glands there also. I do this about five or more times a day. I have been able to ward off a cold completely when everyone else has it. I didn't have any because I lent it to someone and I went a few days with out using this. I got very sick and was in bed for five days. when I got it back I used it and two days later was up. I think I should have used it longer and I didn't. Now I got it back. I guess because the cold got a start here, now it is going to be hard to get rid of it. Now I made a cup of hot water, 1/2 a large garlic diced, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of ACV and the juice of a Lime. I am loosening up already. Oh and the acv cured the hot flashes I had." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=RN_23333 /CURES/colds.rss19 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Jimmy Jr from LaCenter, Washington writes: "Hello, my grown son has had a bad chest/head cold with what sounds like a sinus' infection too. He has only one lung because of an auto accident when he was a teenager, so we do worry about him more than most would about a healthy child/grown child. Any suggestions I would appreciate grately. Sincerely, Linda ~~ Jimmy's Mom" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=MR_23277 /CURES/colds.rss20 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Amanda from Chicago, IL, USA writes: "A combination of the following cured my cold. I took Quick Defense liquid phyto-caps (2 capsules 5 times a day for 4 days) which contained echincacia and black elderberry. I also used zinc swabs in my nose 3 times a day. In addition I drank that tomato tea remedy I found on earth clinic (v8, crushed garlic-4 cloves, a couple spoonfuls of chilli pepper hot sauce, and a few drops of lemon juice). My colds usually last 3 weeks and end up as sinus infections. This one was gone in 2 days, a record for me." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GARLIC_23027 /CURES/colds.rss21 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Julie from San Diego, California writes: "just this past week aa nasty bug was going around that consisted of nasal congestion, sore throat, and fatigue and i caught it. finally on friday i decided i wanted to be well for the weekend so i fished out my natural cures book and found out the MIRACLE. i ate 4 cloves of garlic uncooked... of course the taste was horrendous but i am not kidding after the first one i could feel the difference. it makes sense because of its anti bacterial/fungal/viral properties and its ability to strengthen the immune system. i will do this whenever i start to feel sick because i'm serious it totally cured me within 30 minutes" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_22465 /CURES/colds.rss22 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Ellen from Ft. Stewart, Georgia writes: "I normally take vitamin c,e,& cod liver oil. My immune system is pretty strong. Rarely get colds or flu, but for the last 3 days I've contacted A bad cold. Terribly congested, and nose running constantly, it's worse during the day than at night. Didn't want to take antibiotics so came to your site (love it) and read the remedies for colds. I already know some of the health effects of acv, but didn't know it helped with colds, I took 2tbl spoons in warm water /w honey. OMG with in 30 minutes I was amazed, I was really congested and couldn't breath thru one nostril after I took it, my sinus cleared right up and my voice returned from that nasal sound to normal. I had taken a lot of OTC medicines and nothing worked, but acv is wonderful. I will be taking this regularly in the future. Thanks for posting the remedies Ellen" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GARLIC_22377 /CURES/colds.rss23 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Wanda Greene from Tarrytown, New York writes: "I've been fighting a cold for a couple of days, a friend suggested I take 3 cloves of garlic blend with orange/lemon juice and drank it before going to bed. I did this and I have to say within ten minutes of laying down, I could feel the results. My nose became unstuffed and the cough which had kept me up several nights in a row was gone, I feel so much better. ..... IT REALLY WORKS!!!!! Thanks to my friend and this site GARLIC will be on my shopping list each week." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=OP_21844 /CURES/colds.rss24 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Michele from Laytonville, CA writes: "December of 2008 I had gotten a really bad cold, it felt like it was attacking my entire body, I found your site online and was reading about Oil Pulling. It made sense to me so I decided to try it. I immediately felt better, I had more energy, colors seemed brighter, I felt so much better. I kept doing oil pulling faithfully. I then got a really bad cold, I have never had so much mucous. I am wondering if it is because of the oil pulling and if it pulled the virus to come to the surface? I also had read about ACV and I am a true believer. I did not realize how much my digestive system was unbalanced until I started using ACV. I had had a problem with bloating and gas for over 6 years, everyone said it was just old age (I am only 54). So after 1 day of drinking ACV 3 times a day, 2 tsp. with 1 tsp of honey I am cured. Thank you, I have told all my friends and family about your wonderful website. I hope they are as enthusiastic as I am. Thank you Ted and Deirdre and all the wonderful people that have written in their testimonials." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_21418 /CURES/colds.rss25 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Michelle from Rapid City, SD writes: "I was on your website earlier today researching for natural ways to help a sinus infection. I came across the use of using ACV, and since my boyfriend was at the health food store for me anyway, I texted him and asked him to also bring home some ACV. He mentioned this to the lady at the store, and she said she SWEARS by ACV, for a multitude of things. I've had a terrible head cold/sinus infection, just on my right side... have had it nearly 2 weeks. I've tried OTC things like Benadryl and Tylenol, with no relief. Maybe it's the German in me, but I LOVED the taste of the ACV!! (I drank it straight from the bottle) I also tried the warm water/salt nasal and sinus rinse this afternoon, and between that and the ACV, my nose is CLEAR!! "