How to fight the common cold?

Dreamer128 · 05-11-2003, 05:54 AM

*snif* one week away from my final exams.. and I'm struck with a nasty case of the common cold. My throad hurts... I sleep bad and I have minor headaches on occasion. Now, I really can't afford such a disraction. But on top of that; I fear becoming seriously sick in my exam week. Which would be a major problem (any former Dutch students will understand why). So I'm hoping that someone has a good idea on how to beat the CC. Do I need alot of fresh air.. or should I stay inside? Which veggy's should I eat? Any suggestions are welcome [img]smile.gif[/img]

WillowIX · 05-11-2003, 06:37 AM

Which veggies to eat? All of them of course. However fruit is generally more rich in vitamine C. As for the symptoms there are several cures for those. Aspirin for head aches of course, and plenty of liquid is also good for you. Try and stay away from alcohol thuogh.

Kakero · 05-11-2003, 06:42 AM

Drink chicken soup.

Epona · 05-11-2003, 07:39 AM

Garlic helps boost your immune system - get some odour free garlic pills.

Lemon and ginger tea helps unblock sinuses and ease a runny nose, inhale the vapours as you sip it.

Red sage tea with a pinch of cayenne helps ease a sore throat - sip it slowly.

Paracetamol is good for aches & pains and reducing a fever, but don't combine it with other remedies which may contain paracetamol, it can seriously damage your liver if overdosed.

[ 05-11-2003, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: Epona ]

Donut · 05-11-2003, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kakero:
Drink chicken soup.

Yeah! Jewish penicillin!

Dreamer128 · 05-11-2003, 10:00 AM

Thanks guys [img]smile.gif[/img]

Horatio · 05-11-2003, 10:01 AM

Feel better [img]smile.gif[/img]

Aelia Jusa · 05-11-2003, 04:46 PM

Wow bad time for it! Poor baby

. Like the others have said, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and take vitamin supplements (but not too many

), and paracetamol for headaches. Don't do exercise, and I really wouldn't try to study unless you feel like your head is clear - you're likely to just confuse yourself and stress which isn't good for your immune system. But I wouldn't worry about still being sick next week - colds don't usually last more than a few days, so be grateful it was this week and not next

. Feel better soon though [img]smile.gif[/img]

harleyquinn · 05-12-2003, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Donut:

quote:
Originally posted by Kakero:
Drink chicken soup.

Yeah! Jewish penicillin! [/QUOTE]Actually my Jewish family swears by Chinese "hot and spicy" soup (I think that's what it's called). They all claim it'll clear up the sinuses within about 30 minutes.

Dreamer128 · 05-12-2003, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by harleyquinn:

quote:
Originally posted by Donut:

quote:
Originally posted by Kakero:
Drink chicken soup.

Yeah! Jewish penicillin! [/QUOTE]Actually my Jewish family swears by Chinese "hot and spicy" soup (I think that's what it's called). They all claim it'll clear up the sinuses within about 30 minutes. [/QUOTE]We eat that stuff all the time! I'll go looking for some tonight [img]smile.gif[/img]

05-11-2003, 06:37 AM	#2
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 51 Posts: 4,628	Which veggies to eat? All of them of course. However fruit is generally more rich in vitamine C. As for the symptoms there are several cures for those. Aspirin for head aches of course, and plenty of liquid is also good for you. Try and stay away from alcohol thuogh. __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

05-11-2003, 07:39 AM	#4
Epona Zartan Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 54 Posts: 5,164	Garlic helps boost your immune system - get some odour free garlic pills. Lemon and ginger tea helps unblock sinuses and ease a runny nose, inhale the vapours as you sip it. Red sage tea with a pinch of cayenne helps ease a sore throat - sip it slowly. Paracetamol is good for aches & pains and reducing a fever, but don't combine it with other remedies which may contain paracetamol, it can seriously damage your liver if overdosed. [ 05-11-2003, 07:41 AM: Message edited by: Epona ] __________________ [img]\"http://www.wizardrealm.com/images/epona.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-11-2003, 10:01 AM	#7
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 42 Posts: 3,117	Feel better [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

05-11-2003, 04:46 PM	#8
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,867	Wow bad time for it! Poor baby . Like the others have said, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and take vitamin supplements (but not too many ), and paracetamol for headaches. Don't do exercise, and I really wouldn't try to study unless you feel like your head is clear - you're likely to just confuse yourself and stress which isn't good for your immune system. But I wouldn't worry about still being sick next week - colds don't usually last more than a few days, so be grateful it was this week and not next . Feel better soon though [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________

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05-11-2003, 05:54 AM	#1
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	snif one week away from my final exams.. and I'm struck with a nasty case of the common cold. My throad hurts... I sleep bad and I have minor headaches on occasion. Now, I really can't afford such a disraction. But on top of that; I fear becoming seriously sick in my exam week. Which would be a major problem (any former Dutch students will understand why). So I'm hoping that someone has a good idea on how to beat the CC. Do I need alot of fresh air.. or should I stay inside? Which veggy's should I eat? Any suggestions are welcome [img]smile.gif[/img]

05-11-2003, 06:42 AM	#3
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	Drink chicken soup.

05-11-2003, 10:00 AM	#6
Dreamer128 Dracolisk Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Europe Age: 40 Posts: 6,136	Thanks guys [img]smile.gif[/img]

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