[Ammi]

....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]

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.

[Kizzy]

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.

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]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

That's called a hot toddy.

I know - it's in the post title .....

[Kizzy]

I got swine flu year before last, honestly thought I was a goner..

[Omah]

Originally Posted by Merry Kizzmas

I got swine flu year before last, honestly thought I was a goner..

Now THAT is very, very nasty - a real killer .....

[Josy]

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.