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panader0

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Mon Apr 21, 2014, 12:24 PM Apr 2014

Okay, is it feed a cold and starve a fever, or feed a fever and starve a cold?

My mom used to use this phrase but I can't remember which way it goes. I've had a fever for a coupla days, fasting, with fruit juices.
Actually, it may be better to starve both.

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Okay, is it feed a cold and starve a fever, or feed a fever and starve a cold? (Original Post) panader0 Apr 2014 OP
Drink extra fluids for both and eat energy high foods to help you body deal with the illness uppityperson Apr 2014 #1
drink brandy for both leftyohiolib Apr 2014 #2
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