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Ammi
28-12-2012, 08:55 AM
....so as the cold/flu virus season is upon us and there are a lot of people suffering atm...do you have any 'trusted' remedies to share with us all...perhaps a handed down cure from your grandmother to chase the sneezes away....something that doesn't involves a sacrificial offering....

..what do you find helps cure your cold...?...
Omah
28-12-2012, 10:11 AM
Ingredients:
50ml Scotch Whisky
Half a lemon (or lime)
Two teaspoons of honey
Boiling water

Method:
1.Squeeze the lemon (or lime) into a large mug.
2.Put the honey and whisky into the mug too.
3.Fill up with boiling water.
4.Drink as quickly as possible.
5.Go to bed.

:sleep:
Kizzy
28-12-2012, 11:05 AM
That sounds nice, used to do that but with brandy omah.
I have just started with one too :(
banging headache and blocked sinuses, might try some olbas oil in an oil burner.
Jesus.
28-12-2012, 11:16 AM
That's called a hot toddy.

I usually just blast myself out with night nurse of a night to ensure some sleep, then battle through in the day, for a cold.

Flu is a whole different ball game. I usually get people to buy slim fast shakes for me, so at least I'm getting stuff into my body, which is really hard to do when real flu beats the **** out of you.

I can recommend the banana ones. My mums chicken and vegetable soup is also heaven when you're on the mend, but being ill with flu is just about getting through it.
Omah
28-12-2012, 11:39 AM
That's called a hot toddy.

I know - it's in the post title ..... ;)
Kizzy
28-12-2012, 11:45 AM
I got swine flu year before last, honestly thought I was a goner..
Omah
28-12-2012, 11:55 AM
I got swine flu year before last, honestly thought I was a goner..

Now THAT is very, very nasty - a real killer ..... :eek:
Josy
28-12-2012, 12:14 PM
Coconut Oil, consumed 3/4 times a day and it can also be used to clear the sinuses and as a cream for the dry skin around the nose that some people get when they have a cold

I actually use this stuff for everything even cuts and bruises but it really works because it has anti bacterial, anti viral, and anti inflammatory properties.

I should be on commission for advertising this stuff tbh.