NBR - Natural Cold Remedy

Krilolo

Do any of you have a natural cold remedy you swear by? Tomorrow is my birthday and I have the worst cold. My parents are supposed to come over to watch LO so DH and I can go out for dinner (which will be the first time we've gone anywhere without him.) Not gonna lie I DO NOT want to miss this opportunity!

Kermode61581

I heard that putting oil of oregano on the soles of your feet and then woolen socks works but I have never tried it. I normally take nyquil and neo citran, pass out for 18 hours and wake up feeling much better.

stacers33

It hurts like the dickens but my mom swears by it for relieving congestion - google cayenne rinse / cayenne & saline.

Krilolo

Ugh @osajia if I wasn't EBF I would SO tap into that Jack!

NurseKMM

Fluids, fluids, fluids. I'm sure you are well hydrated, but keep drinking more.

Also, have you used a neti pot or the squirt bottle version. If you've never done it, it feels like jumping into water without plugging your nose. Do that multiple times a day as well (best right after a shower when bathroom is all steamy). Make sure to rinse with hot soapy water after each use.

forrystar

Fluids for sure. Vit E and Vit C taken together in pill form have made me feel better too

shoeflypie

I use 1 drop of Oil of Oregano on my toothbrush. Add toothpaste because it's strong!! I swear by it and have cured DH a few times. You can also put 1 or 2 drops in a salt water solution and gargle