My grandmother used equal parts of: honey/lemon juice/whiskey/butter. melt/mix all in a little pan and take by teaspoonful as needed.
It works cus 2 winters ago I was home alone (hubs was out of state working) and I came down w/ that miserable bird flu (if you ever get it you will not mistake it for anything! I thought I would break my ribs coughing, and then you cough for about 6 weeks after its done.) anyway, I didnt go to the dr, and bought every otc cough/flu thing they sell, and the only thing that would stop the cough was my grandmas recipe. Id sit w/ the pot and every 15 min had a spoon, let it drizzle into my throat, it would keep the coughing down for about 15 min at a time, where all the pills did nothing. share t |
Originally Posted by sash
I need a good remedy for a sore throat and cold. Got any ideas. It's not for me; I can usually cope, but you know, it's the dh (hate for him to get sick and run down). Thanks.
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Homemade Chicken Soup
Put in large pot with lots of water (covers chicken and veggies) chicken breast salt to taste celery (finely chopped) garlic ( just a touch) Onion (finely chopped ) Fresh carrots (thinely sliced or chopped) Simmer till chicken is done and veggies tinder There's something in the chicken that helps with congestion and yucky feeling... |
Originally Posted by sash
I need a good remedy for a sore throat and cold. Got any ideas. It's not for me; I can usually cope, but you know, it's the dh (hate for him to get sick and run down). Thanks.
every time. I see y'all are in TX. So am I. I had a horrible sore throat and cold back in Dec. I started right away on the Zinc and it took care of the cold symptoms. However, I had to get an antibiotic for my sore throat. That worked, though. The reason I noted that we are both in TX is because there is a terrible bug going around here that starts with a cold and sore throat, and ends up taking about 3 weeks to get rid of. Lots of people I know have had it. Marcia |
1/4 tsp baking soda in a glass of water 3 times a day
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vinegar is amazing, it works great! so does garlic :) i've never rubbed it on my feet but a clove of raw garlic eaten with a slice of un-buttered bread and washed down with some water if he can stand it does work great! have to try the feet thing sometime! love vicks too, works great for anything...try a little of all the replies you have gotten and it's sure to cure anything he may ever get in the future also! :) hope he feels better soon!
Originally Posted by damaquilts
Braggs Apple cider vinegar, honey and water.
1 T each to cup of hot water. Has worked everytime in my family for 3 generations. |
Gargle with warm salt water.
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
Originally Posted by mbrwfy
Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
Heat some water, squeeze lemon juice into it, add spoonful of honey.....my Mom's all time sure soother...not a cure, but sure makes the throat feel better.
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I take Nyquil pills...but only if I can sleep. Dh like Alka-Seltzer Plus...same thing, knocks him out.
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Gargle Listerine and drink lemon and honey and ginger tea.
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