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Originally Posted by Lisanne
Cold-Eze, those suckable tablets containing zinc, are supposed to work, but relief isn't instant.
To get the mucus flowing out, here's an Indian soup recipe. It's very tasty, and it sure does make the mucus flow! Of course, if your nose is very sensitive right now, you may not want to do this. 2 rounded Tbsp. grated fresh ginger root, with any juice that comes out with the grating 4 cups water or chicken broth 3/4 tsp. salt, or to taste 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds, toasted in a dry skillet & ground (right. I just used a small amount of ground cumin) 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper juice of 1 fresh lemon cilantro leaves for garnish (or flavoring) 1. Bring the ginger and broth or water to a boil. 2. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. The liquid will reduce to half. 3. Add the salt, cumin, pepper; simmer for 2 more minutes. 4. Squeeze in the lemon juice and garnish with the cilantro. Serves 4-6. I also find that drinking 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar in 1 cup warm-hot water a few times a day will get rid of a cold fast, like within 1 - 2 days. Yes, it's nasty, but it works. And heres something that you can drink each day... Half cider vinager to half honey (how much depends on you) my great grandfather drinks that each day. He's in his 90's! My aunt says that it tastes like apple cider (truth in that is beyond me I've never tried it) Also, home made chicken soup is a great cure... Also Ginger Juice works too... I've tried that... It's horrible to drink but it works... it stings a bit too!! lol Also, Chammomile tea or Sleepytime tea (both by Celestial Seasonings) With both teas you add honey to taste, milk (just enough to make an amber color) and if desired alcohol (for sleep but just a thimble full) |
I am thinking that the recipe you copied is an Eastern Indian recipe ... and, yes, it is spicy, if I understand what cilantro is <g>
one of the things about keeping a sick body hydrated is putting in substances that cannot be evaporated easily from our pores, I think. |
Originally Posted by omak
I am thinking that the recipe you copied is an Eastern Indian recipe ... and, yes, it is spicy, if I understand what cilantro is <g>
one of the things about keeping a sick body hydrated is putting in substances that cannot be evaporated easily from our pores, I think. |
Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
Originally Posted by omak
I am thinking that the recipe you copied is an Eastern Indian recipe ... and, yes, it is spicy, if I understand what cilantro is <g>
one of the things about keeping a sick body hydrated is putting in substances that cannot be evaporated easily from our pores, I think. |
Hello All! Well starting to get better! I am so glad I asked. Sounds like a lot of great suggestions and I wasn't the only one!
I did zinc, vitamin c, and thera flu severe cold. Sorry to the nettie pot people (my bff is one too) but I just can't do it! LOL Thanks again! What a great place |
LOL ... hot peppers WILL open your head, I would bet! LOL
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I have been sick on and off since Nov 3. I hav been to the Dr.7 times. I got H1N1 in November and just can't seem to get well. I missed a week of work in November and I have been home again since last week Wednesday. The H1N1 ticked in my asthma big time. I can not take a deep breath. I have been on so many different meds I can't remember them all. The only positive thing is that my nose is not plugged. I really like the bath idea, I am going to make husband go out and get me some epsom salts tonight. I had heard of the vinegar. I just want to feel well. I am sorry for knlsmith I feel her misery. BLAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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The Neti pots come highly recommended. I use the Sinus Rinse by Neil Med which was recommended by my pulmonary specialist. It is very easy to use and the doctor said because you squeeze the bottle it cleans out the sinus's more thoroughly than the pot. Haven't used the neti pot so can't compare myself. Just passing on what my specialist says.
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I use the Neti pot and a syringe almost everyday. My sinuses are not very healthy. I thought I was doing ok with them but no.
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Originally Posted by knlsmith
Hello All! Well starting to get better! I am so glad I asked. Sounds like a lot of great suggestions and I wasn't the only one!
I did zinc, vitamin c, and thera flu severe cold. Sorry to the nettie pot people (my bff is one too) but I just can't do it! LOL Thanks again! What a great place |
I found inhaling the spray into my nostril took a bit more coordination and concentration than I obviously have, which is why I started using the swabs.
Maybe, that swimming pool is an analogy, since I couldn't swim without nose plugs ... maybe we should do a survey <g> ... or get a grant to study it! LOL nahhh ... I won't go there <g> anyway, when I was first diagnosed with all this trouble, I tried the water thing into the nose - - DRs receptionist swore by it ... it just didn't work for me. Maybe we ought to study more about what it is that causes it to work ... because I know it works! hence, in my mind, it is at least an option. |
I have ashma and copd and I never smoked - not even once. My pulmonary specialist put me on Nel Med and the squeeze bottle as part of my treatment and eventho I get tired of doing it - it really helps.
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Martha Jo, my mom had a good friend named Martha Jo when we lived in Clarksville, TX. You from that neck of the woods.
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I have better results with the nedi pot, with the saline. It does not feel like the pool. You have to tilt your head level and not pour so fast so it does not run down your throat. If it does that is when you get the salt taste. I usually do it before bed to get all the alergines out of my nose from the day. I guess we wash everything else why not the nose.
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Can some one please explain to me what a netti pot is...? ? ?
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I've been using the Saline Rinse by Neil Med for about 6 1/2 months now. My Dr. told me to stop using the small spray bottle from Walmart and get this because it does a better job. My pharmacy also has a an extra strong one and for the life of me I can't remember the exact name but it is by NeilMed also.
My sinus infections have been reduced by more than 80% and my sense of smell is beginning to come back. REMEMBER: when using this saline rinse use DISTILLED WATER or you may feel a rush of burning just like when you are swimming. Believe me I know as I ran out of DW and tried tap and darn near drowned myself. Ugh!!! The thing is you have to tilt your head to the side slightly and chin down a bit over the sink. SO far I have not caught DH's bad cold (like the ones everyone is describing here) that he has had a week and a half. He quit using his saline wash. Too much trouble he said. Lots of good advice here. Just pray I don't get sick. |
If it feels too strong, you can make it not as strong. I only use 1/2 a packet per each side.
I know everybody says that saline thing works but would I feel like I was snorting a swiming pool. You know how bad it hurts to get water up your nose. It always gave me a headache.[/quote] |
Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
Can some one please explain to me what a netti pot is...? ? ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot |
Originally Posted by redkimba
Originally Posted by Alu_Rathbone
Can some one please explain to me what a netti pot is...? ? ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neti_pot |
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