sam dupont
Well-Known Member
Went to a Thanksgiving get together, came home with a cold. The mother of one family was sick as hell, put me in mind of a sick sheep with red watery eyes and a swollen face, the poor gal was miserable as hell. I should've left, but didn't want to offend. I hate colds.
Nothing is a cure, but I increase fluids, take vitamin C and eat fresh oranges. Drink Red Zinger tea with honey and sometimes with a shot of whiskey. My Dad swore by Blackberry Brandy, but I don't like it. I turn the furnace up and try to sleep a lot. Sometimes, but not always, I sit in a very hot bath. I've learned that it can be done too early, so I wait until I see signs that my body is winning and then force that virus killing sweat. Too early and it can come back stronger.
Anything to make it end sooner or easier to live with?
Nothing is a cure, but I increase fluids, take vitamin C and eat fresh oranges. Drink Red Zinger tea with honey and sometimes with a shot of whiskey. My Dad swore by Blackberry Brandy, but I don't like it. I turn the furnace up and try to sleep a lot. Sometimes, but not always, I sit in a very hot bath. I've learned that it can be done too early, so I wait until I see signs that my body is winning and then force that virus killing sweat. Too early and it can come back stronger.
Anything to make it end sooner or easier to live with?
