Help me out: What should I buy for my cold when I go to the store?

[bicentennial_baby]

Not medical advice, don't really want any cold medicine that just masks the symptoms and makes me feel worse when it wears off...

I need some kind of soup, not up to cooking from scratch...What brand? I hate Campbell's crap, so that's out.

I need tissues...We're def. out of tissues.

Saline nasal spray? Shower Soothers? Vitamin C drops?

Oh yeah, OJ, need more OJ, since I'm hooked on the crap anyway, and we're out.

Help! :hi:

gotta stop typing....nose is in need of blowing...again!

[fight4my3sons]

1. we like those tissues with the vicks in them

sorry, you didn't want any mediciney stuff

Hope you feel better soon :hug:

[bicentennial_baby]

3. Oh yes, I like those kind of tissues too! Thanks!

I'm a miserable person when I'm sick...lucky for Sniffa, he's at work. :P

It is a beautiful day out, once I muster the energy to leave the house, I may sit out on the porch and read. I bet fresh air will be better than staying in this dry stuffy apartment. :)

[1gobluedem]

2. Whiskey

And Progresso chicken and wild rice soup. Eat the soup, do two shots of whiskey, get under the covers and sweat it out.

That's what my high school Latin teacher always recommended. Odd that he never got in trouble for telling teenagers to drink whiskey...

[bicentennial_baby]

4. Ha!

Thanks for the soup rec. I may go that route... :)

[Deep13]

27. Actually, my friend's sure-fire cold treatment is an ounce of ginger brandy...

...and a lot of sleep which the brandy facilitates. That's what his parents' gave him when he was small.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

5. Tabatchnik frozen soups are good.

I also like Hanover frozen soup mix. Just add cooked chicken...You can get that pre-packaged in the deli aisle.

[bicentennial_baby]

6. Oh, they have the Tabachnik ones here, we've had the potato one

Thanks for the reminder! :hi:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

37. Hope you're better soon!

:hug:

[Whoa_Nelly]

7. Airborne and Zicam

Start these now at the beginning of your cold, and it will shorten the duration.
Works everytime for me!

Get well quickly! :hug:

[HERVEPA]

24. Airborne a scam. They just paid a big fine. No medical value

[malta blue]

8. get some chicken stock

and doctor up some ramen noodles - toss some fresh veggies, ginger and garlic in sesame oil, add stock, boil, add noodles *voila* yummy, pseudo-healthy and you can actually taste it.

Also, pick up a neti pot or saline for your little nose.

Feel better hon :pals:

[bicentennial_baby]

11. Fantastic idea!

Pseudo cooking! I can probably manage that! You're a genius!

:hug:

[Gormy Cuss]

9. Progresso chicken was my cold remedy, and I added hot peppers.

If you can stand it, add some Tabasco style hot sauce. It'll help open your sinuses.

Mint tea is another good cold remedy, or just about any tea with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

[bicentennial_baby]

10. How about Sriracha?

:D

Ah yes, tea...going on the list!

:hi:

[Gormy Cuss]

13. Sriracha --- that'll do the trick.

That stuff is so good in pho.
:9

[bicentennial_baby]

17. It's good in anything!

I put it in pasta, scrambled eggs, soups...I loooooove that red rooster goodness :D

[Inchworm]

12. Juice juice juice

Get better soon

:hug:

[bicentennial_baby]

15. Definitely on the list!

Thanks, this cold has most unfortunate timing. I have SO much work to do...But, I took a midterm last semester when I was SO f'n sick, and I got a 100 on it, so maybe this is a good thing :P

[RadiationTherapy]

21. Cayenne in cold juice is also very relieving.

Sorry. I am kind of a cayenne freak. I have smoked cayenne and the burn in my lungs was really soothing - not pure cayenne; it was blended with sage.

[AlCzervik]

14. Zicam, lipton sick soup and some tea.

feel better soon. And you know the soup i mean, in the red box, that is the sick soup from my childhood.

:hug:

[bicentennial_baby]

I do know which one you mean

Thanks babe :hug:

[RadiationTherapy]

16. Fresh cayenne, lemon or grapefruit, favorite tea

Combine to taste.

The cayenne will help your nose (and eyes) run, soothe your throat (I know it is counter intuitive, but the burn is so soothing; gargle). Citrus adds vitamin C. Maybe a little caffeinated tea to give you a butt kick.

Licorice is great for a cough.

[DS1]

18. Go to the Ferrari dealership in Newton and demand a test drive

It'll take your mind off the cold

[bicentennial_baby]

19. Heehee...You always know just what to say

:rofl:

[datasuspect]

20. round up

[RadiationTherapy]

22. Olive oil, fresh basil, salt and as much garlic as you can stand.

Blend to taste.

Raw pesto is my wife's cold killer. Basil is good for loosening mucous and "lung regeneration" (hinthint smokers)

Sorry. I love using foods to heal and colds are easy.

[YankeyMCC]

23. Soup is good of course but also Tea

With Honey - probably as cloche as chicken soup but it always helps me, and lemon if you like.

Sorry I don't have a recommendation on soup brand, you're right to stay away from Campbell - yuck - maybe if you have a Panera near by you can get a nice Chicken or if you're up to it Lentil soup.

[Deep13]

25. Masking the symptoms will allow you to sleep.

Anyway, there is nothing wrong with being reasonably comfortable when you are sick. Talk to someone who knows, but my understanding is that decongestants will help you get over it and that Tylenol will reduce fever if you have one and general aches. Fevers are bad.

Also, I like those little electric things that emit a menthol smell for decongesting.

Avoid dairy products. Drink hot liquids like soup. That saline nose rinse is dah-bomb. That will clear it out pretty quickly. Also, avoid high-altitude mountain-climbing in the next couple days.

I can only hope you feel better soon.

[bicentennial_baby]

26. Hehe, no problem on the mountain climbing...

:rofl:

I just don't want to get fuzzy in the head from the meds. But yeah, I'll probably pick some up for sleepy time.

Thank you :pals:

[Parche]

28. THIS IS THE BEST STUFF TO GET

:woohoo: :woohoo: :hi:

[SOteric]

29. When you feel better, let me know.

I'll send you the recipe for my homemade garlic soup. Freeze it in small batches for medicinal purposes. It'll send any self-respecting germ running for its life. And it's yummy, too.

[bicentennial_baby]

30. You can PM it to me, and I'll have Sniffa make it up

:D

You're a peach :pals:

[mainegreen]

31. I can't believe I'm the first to suggest this.

Beer. Guinness to be exact. Hearty, full of carbs, and a natural sleep aid and pain reducer.

[Pool Hall Ace]

32. I like Rokeach or Manischewitz soup

Nothing like matzoh ball soup when you are feeling under the weather. Hope you are doing better soon. :)

[meegbear]

33. Blackberry Brandy ...

do a shot every 30 mins

[rubberducky]

34. We must be related! My dad totally believed it was THE best cold remedy

when taken very librally! Funny though, he never complained of having a cold. Just took his medicine regularly!

[meegbear]

36. LOL! That's why I drink Jack Daniels the rest of the time ...

if that stuff won't kill it, nothing will.

[bicentennial_baby]

35. UPDATE: I'm back!

And exhausted...

Tea
Tissues
Emergen-c
Saline nasal spray
Hot peppers
Red peppers
Carrots
Chicken
Orchiette pasta for soup
Onions
Organic canned chicken and noodle soup
OJ
Tylenol Cold for Nighttime
Green Onions
New York Times :P

Oh, AND I got my Passover HFCS-Free Coke! :woohoo:

Which I will save until I'm better, so I can actually enjoy it. :D

I think I have a fever...blech.

Thanks everyone! :hi:

[dembotoz]

38. get some good movies and a warm comforter

get cozy
get comfy
and rest it out

[limit18]

39. Prune Juice

lots of prune juice with bran flakes.

[Pierre.Suave]

40. How about..

TheraFlu?

it is good stuff and works for me.

[bigwillq]

41. Mucinex

or Delsym worked well for my mom and sis

Hope you feel better. :hug: :hi:

[bicentennial_baby]

42. I'm trying to stay med-free

Too much to do, need to be relatively clear headed. I've got one working nostril now. :D

I feel ok, just had my 2nd chicken soup meal. I'll take more Emergen-C before bed, with some Breathe Easy tea and some Tylenol Cold Nighttime, so I can sleep.

:hug: Thanks

:hi:

[bigwillq]

43. Guess I should read the whole post, huh?!?!?!?

:P :) ;)

I am at work and sometimes I read through, and post, quickly. :)

:hi:

[bicentennial_baby]

44. No problem, friend...

If it doesn't get better, I will go that route. Thank you for the suggestions. :hi: