http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/colds2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/colds2.rss Cold Remedies from the Earth Clinic Community. Sun, 12 Feb 12 21:59:19 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_71290 /CURES/colds2.rss1 Fri, 13 Jan 12 18:53:48 -0600 [YEA] Natalie from Mesa, Az, Usa writes: "My 5yr old son and I had caught a nasty cold tht has been going around and has taking most around a month to kick. He had the worst chest congestion and cough. I gave him a 1 Tbs of apple cider vinegar and put it in 8 oz of apple juice he drank it with no problem, but he said mom I think this juice is rotten; haha, I added I little honey he couldn't tell the diff. it worked so well it was the only thing that would stop the cough no otc was helping.. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_69338 /CURES/colds2.rss2 Sat, 17 Dec 11 10:45:40 -0600 [YEA] Laura from Houston, Texas, Usa writes: "I had a terrible cold all week. Last night I couldn't stop sneezing and was blowing my nose nonstop for hours, despite having taken cold medicine. I knew there was no way I'd be able to sleep, so in desperation I looked at the suggestions here on earth clinic. I mixed 2 T. ACV & 1 T. Organic, unprocessed honey in 10 oz of water and drank it all at once. Within 1 hr I felt like I could go to sleep. I slept all night & woke up this morning breathing through both sides of my nose! I'm still a little congested, but will keep up the ACV & honey & water till this thing is out of me. Thank you Earth Clinic! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=SEASALT_68578 /CURES/colds2.rss3 Tue, 06 Dec 11 23:06:50 -0600 [YEA] P from Middle, Fl writes: "Last couple of weeks I was assisting an elder to hospital & doctor visits and at the same time we cought a cold front. Well my hubby, son and myself caught a cold in the same order. Well I helped them get over it with my usual concoctions and made them to tea for myself, but I must have stopped a day too short because it hit me real hard the day after and man I haven't felt that in a long while! Being angry at myself for getting fever, running nose, sleep I went to EC my favorite site in the whole wide world! ;) and searched cold remedies, hoping to find a quicker remedy than the one I do; and low & behold I did! 1 teaspoon in a glass of water knocked it right out; like minutes later my congested head stop feeling congested, my nose immediately stopped running and my cough subsided, fever went down! Wow! It suggests 2tsp, but I couldn't, it was too much! Maybe my new excitement will allow me to do it again.... U know; one for the road! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=TURMERIC_66877 /CURES/colds2.rss4 Sun, 13 Nov 11 15:02:20 -0600 [YEA] Tina from Houston, Usa writes: "On the first sign of a cold and sore throat, I had 1 heaped teaspoon organic turmeric powder, mixed in 1/2 cup whole milk heated to a boil (apparently fat from milk is needed in properly digesting the turmeric), a bit of freshly ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon agave or any sweetener. I had this concoction in between meals. I did this 3 times on the first day, and twice the next 2 days, and did not suffer from what would have been a full blown cold/cough and congestion. Incredible. Please try it! The turmeric in my case made me slightly constipated, so I took some extra magnesium before bed those days. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=CHICKENSOUP_65954 /CURES/colds2.rss5 Wed, 26 Oct 11 22:12:49 -0500 [YEA] Kathleen from Chicago, Illinois writes: "Hi, I was reading about someone that had a terrible cough to the point that he could hardly stand up. Dangerous, dangerous stuff. It sounded like he could have had walking pneumonia. I had a friend die from that. So, I thought, what does Earth Clinic suggest (think the Tomato Tea sounds very interesting). However, I was very surprised that no one suggested chicken noodle soup for colds. You can actually feel it working. It doesn't have to be any particular brand, including any dried microwave soups. I buy a few cans (I favor Campbell's) when they run a good sale and keep them on hand. The best, however, is from a Jewish deli. The last thing you want to do is go to the store when you don't feel well. This is also completely safe for children. For infants that aren't on solid foods yet, I would suggest warm (not hot) chicken broth. If you Google "chicken soup for colds, " you will find all kinds of univeristy studies that support this. The first study that I heard about this was from the University of Chicago, and, honestly, it changed my life. From the time I was a very small child, I suffered from very severe colds which quickly became severe bronchitis. No more. The second half of this remedy is 4000 milligrams of Vitamin C spread out over the day (1000 milligrams after each meal and before bed). I try to start the remedy as soon as I feel a tickle in the back of my throat or nose or nose congestion that I know signals a cold. Usually, I feel great the next morning or at the very least within two days. The very best of health to everyone. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=TURMERIC_65823 /CURES/colds2.rss6 Mon, 24 Oct 11 22:08:30 -0500 [YEA] Katta from Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh writes: "It is a remedy used by village folk from several centuries. All kinds of common cold and flu get relieved remarkably with 5G of turmeric powder in hot milk. The turmeric powder must be swallowed, and no residue left behind. Some people also add about 1G of pepper. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_64549 /CURES/colds2.rss7 Tue, 04 Oct 11 16:30:37 -0500 [YEA] Jas from Winston Salem, Nc writes: "Hi guys, Well after reading the ACV remedies here I thought I'd try it for a cold and sore throat. I boiled water and in a cup added the hot water with a little cold, half teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, squirt of honey, and tablespoon of Organic Apple cider Vinegar. I gargled first for the sore throat, this as a miracle and sore throat was gone by the next morning. For the cold you will drink the concoction and feel relief within 24 hrs. Nature's miracle. You need to cure the virus not treat just the symptoms which is why natural alternative therapies are the way to go instead of phamarceutical! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_63545 /CURES/colds2.rss8 Mon, 19 Sep 11 09:08:13 -0500 [YEA] Mary from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia writes: "Started with sore throat yesterday morning, followed by body chills and runny nose this morning. Was blowing my nose practically non-stop until I suddenly remembered the EC site for natural remedies. Saw the many positive comments about ACV, decided to give it a go - mixed 2 tblsps of organic unfiltered ACV with 1 and 1/2 tbsps of honey in a mug of warm water (about 400 ml), and within 10 minutes my nose started to clear up. I kid everyone not! Will continue to dose myself with ACV and honey for the next few days until the cold clears up. Thanks, EC and everyone, for your helpful posts. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_62336 /CURES/colds2.rss9 Wed, 31 Aug 11 15:58:57 -0500 [YEA] Jacksparrow from Aiken, Sc writes: "Last year our family was given an apple cider vinegar recipe from an older couple to use for colds, sore throats and I'm now using it to help build my immune system. Fill a coffee cup with boiling water, add 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 Tablespoon of local honey and 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon to make a hot drink. It tastes a lot like hot apple cider. It really helps with colds and upper respiratory colds. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=HPH_61125 /CURES/colds2.rss10 Fri, 12 Aug 11 17:20:47 -0500 [YEA] Sharon from Greenville, S C Usa writes: "You can also use peroxide in your humidifer when suffering from flu, colds, etc. Add 1 cup of peroxide to the tank and fill with water. Set humidifer close to your bedside so you can breathe the mist. Works wonders in stuffy nose and congestion. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=OS_59467 /CURES/colds2.rss11 Thu, 14 Jul 11 12:46:51 -0500 [YEA] Bjjohns from Cadillac, Michigan, Usa writes: "When I was growing up and I would get a bad cold, she would cut up an onion and sprinkle a generous amount of sugar over the slices. I would take a tespoon several times a day and by the next day or two my cold would be gone. To this day doctors cannot cure the common cold and this still works. Beats all the new drugs they try to put on you that harm the liver, heart, kidneys and more in my humble opinion:)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=HPB_55769 /CURES/colds2.rss12 Tue, 03 May 11 22:15:37 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Cleoppa from Cleburne, Tx writes: "There are a lot of excellent remedies on this site that I use. However, to really halt a cold it has to be stopped early. I thought I had allergies, so I didn't catch my cold early. I tried everything: apple cider vinegar, Jean's famous tomato tea, cayenne pepper pills, colloidal silver... Maybe some more I'm forgetting. Nothing seemed to help and I was definitely sensing that this was a cold that wasn't going to go away for at least a few days. So, I went back to my favorite site and saw Ted's cold remedy. I didn't follow the whole thing, but I tried a hydrogen peroxide bath. The first time, I read it wrong and ended up putting the equivalent of a cup of 35% hp (about 12 cups of 3% hp). I immediately felt better--could breathe better, wasn't snotting everywhere, etc. I wasn't totally better, but that was definitely the start of getting better. Went to work the next day, took a few more hp baths. This is definitely my new remedy I'll be researching and trying out! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=RN_55246 /CURES/colds2.rss13 Fri, 22 Apr 11 22:32:50 -0500 Thalia from Melbourne, Victoria writes: "I had a very bad cold about 4 months ago... Cough, phlegm and runny nose. The cough has subsided but still hacking up phlegm. I am thinking of acupuncture as it may help me.... Anyone have any suggestions that may help me? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GPT_53523 /CURES/colds2.rss14 Mon, 14 Mar 11 21:42:34 -0500 [YEA] Cindy from Cochrane, Wi writes: "3 days into real nasty head cold I found this remedy that worked for me! Here is the link to the recipe. hope it helps someone else. http://www.stephaniewilger.net/recipes/tea-grapefruit.html" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=RN_52264 /CURES/colds2.rss15 Thu, 10 Feb 11 22:44:22 -0600 Carreen from Greenwich, Ny writes: "HELP!! 11 days ago I started with a sore throat which I discovered 3 days later that ACV works great for that. Cayenne pepper worked very briefly, tomatoe tea just gave me bad breath and here I am on my 4th day of antibiotics. I have an ear infection in both ears which isn't the problem. The congestion in my head has created my whole head to be "under water". I actually started getting worse after I started the antibiotics and I don't feel any better. Please give me any advice to clear my head!! I've tried ACV, garlic, hydrogen peroxide, cigerette in my ear, steam inhalation, hot clothes on my ears, netti pot! Please help!!! Thanks everybody. I love the idea of this website and I've told everybody about it but I feel like a hipocrate b/c all the stuff I tried didn't work. Please give me something else to try!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACVCH_52169 /CURES/colds2.rss16 Tue, 08 Feb 11 16:54:47 -0600 [YEA] Sbc from Nashville, Tn writes: "Hi, I've been sick now for more than a week. i got a bad cold, swollen throat feeling, tons of drainage etc and haven't felt well. well I tried the Apple Cider Vinegar (couple tbs) , 1/4 tsp cayenne and a couple tbs of honey... I warmed it up and gargled a few times... Then 20 minutes later, I did it again and have felt 10 times better. I have been concerned this past week cause I've had issues swallowing, I guess from the drainage andsore throat... This has responded so quickly. I don't like the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar but I'm doing this anyway... I'm gonna do it a couple more times today. I've also tried sipping a little of it to. I know that has to be beneficial. Thanks so much everyone for sharing this WONDERFUL little natural trick... Thank you thank you! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=FASTING_49648 /CURES/colds2.rss17 Sun, 12 Dec 10 11:26:03 -0600 [YEA] Capirussa from Orlando, Florida, Us writes: "Something that really helps get rid of the flu or a cold is fasting. When you feel the beginning stages of a cold, if you stop eating for a just a day you will often stop it dead in it's tracks. Drinking juice throughout the day instead of eating is another good alternative if you feel you need to get some calories in. Orange juice, preferably freshly squeezed, green juices (made by juicing fresh veggies like celery, broccoli, spinach, kale, etc. ), and other fruit juices like apple juice or mango juice are great to drink for a day or two of fasting. If you'll be purchasing them, make sure the juices are not from concentrate and are not juice cocktails. Since I use natural remedies during colds, like cayenne pepper or grapefruit seed extract, I've had no problem taking them while fasting or juice fasting but I'm not sure if taking prescription medicines on an empty stomach is a good idea. I've taken the general over the counter stuff like tylenol with no problem, though, I still keep the dose low and don't take it as often as I would if I were eating. Also, if you've got a full blown cold already, you will likely have to fast 2-3 days to get rid of it, maybe more. If you get the chance to stop it early, usually one day will be enough. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=OILOFOREGANO_48465 /CURES/colds2.rss18 Tue, 09 Nov 10 10:22:51 -0600 [YEA] Kaite from Windows, Ontario, Canada writes: "I couldn't imagine going through any sort of congestion, runny nose or cough without this stuff. It brings immediate clarity to my sinus congestion as well, it actually breaks up the mucus build up in my lungs. Just recently I was diagnosed with bronchitis and was prescribed penicillin. I'm not crazy about this particular antibiotic because it just wipes out all of my body's good bacteria, not to mention pills are hard on your liver. I told the pharmacist to put a hold on the penicillin and I will kill the mucus with the oregano oil. It worked, no need for the penicillin, within a week, my lungs had cleared up and I was my old self again. One thing that I also admired was the taste it left in my system; a lot better than tasting bile when you cough! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GARLIC_48357 /CURES/colds2.rss19 Sat, 06 Nov 10 23:33:12 -0500 [YEA] Trixie from Inverclyde, Uk writes: "When I feel a cold starting I take a whole bulb of garlic. I either put it in soup, omelette or make a liver flush smoothie with orange juice, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne pepper(you'll either love it or hate it). Next day my cold has gone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=STCR_47810 /CURES/colds2.rss20 Sun, 24 Oct 10 10:01:52 -0500 [YEA] Velvetnap from Ny writes: "I just got over the worst cold/flu that I've had in years: think gallons of snot, sore throat, cough, fever/chills. Turmeric saved the day. I tried the tomato juice remedy and it definitely took the edge off, but I didn't really consistently get better until I added turmeric to the recipe. Basically, my recipe is (makes enough for 1 day): 2 small or 1 large clove of smashed fresh garlic 1 rounded teaspoon of ground turmeric (organic works better, I tried), As much cayenne as you can handle without burning yourself. You want it to really heat you up but not burn your stomach. 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar Simmer those ingredients on the stove in as much water as you would like cups of the brew. 2 or 3 works well. Then sip, gargle and steam your face with the hot brew as you go. You can always dilute if it's too strong. THIS REALLY WORKS. Keep in mind that cayenne and garlic both are stimulating and can actually make you irritated or angry, no kidding; so be aware of that. The turmeric will work wonders on it's own but best with some amount of all three. I also sipped 1-2 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in a large glass of water 2x/day. way better than nasal decongestant. Amazing. (you can skip it in the recipe if you do this) I've basically completely recovered from the cold but am still taking the tumeric to help with chronic issues that I have. This stuff is amazing, something about producing white blood cells. Feel better! Earth Clinic Rocks!! Chris " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=GARLIC_47264 /CURES/colds2.rss21 Sun, 10 Oct 10 23:16:48 -0500 Neukoln from Edinburgh, Scotland, Uk writes: "I absolutely swear by taking raw garlic for knocking a cold on the head. Garlic takes 1.5 to 2 hours for its effects to be felt. So, when you first start taking it for your cold you need to take it every 2 hours, for about 4 doses... Then there is enough in your body to have an effect on your cold symptoms. I take it this way: get a large clove of raw garlic or two small ones, chop it up very fine, put it on a spoon and swill it down with a cup of water. When my symptoms are really bad (i.e. At the start) I sometimes take two large cloves at a time. Once your symptoms dip down you'll get a feel for how often to take it thereafter. They'll come back if you haven't taken enough, for long enough. I promise you that it works. I thought I was dying last night cos I felt so bad, but I got up every two hours (I couldn't sleep anyway) and had a finely chopped clove of raw garlic with a cup of water. By the morning my symptoms were OK, not gone but a lot better. I took another clove 4 times through the day, and I feel well enough to go to work tomorrow. Amazing stuff! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=ACV_43089 /CURES/colds2.rss22 Thu, 10 Jun 10 23:47:50 -0500 [YEA] Elizabeth from Longwood, Fl writes: "Thank you, thank you for providing this website. The apple cider vinegar for head colds worked for me and provided a good night's sleep. I had tried two other over the counter cold remedies that had no effect. Ten minutes, 2 tbl of acv and 8 oz of warm water did the trick. Woke up this morning and added some tea for colds to the mix. Yeah! Thank you so much!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/colds.html&name=VITAMINC_38435 /CURES/colds2.rss23 Fri, 05 Feb 10 09:34:36 -0600 [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/colds2.rss24 Tue, 26 Jan 10 09:40:10 -0600 [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/colds2.rss25 Thu, 31 Dec 09 23:51:03 -0600 [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! "