I have a cold...? (help?)?

Question

I feel really crappy at the moment, with a sore throat, headache, and slight fever. The sore throat makes it so I can barely swallow without being in a lot of pain. I'm also congested.

At the moment, I'm drinking warmed up water and lemon juice, since a few people have told me that helps.

Does anybody else have any suggestions to make myself feel better?

Answer 1

Lemon is the most important among the many home remedies for common cold. It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever. Vitamin C-rich lemon juice increases body resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness. One lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water, and a teaspoon of honey should be added to it. This should be taken once or twice daily.

Ginger is another excellent remedy for colds and coughs. About ten grams of ginger should be cut into small pieces and boiled in a cup of water. It should then be strained and half a teaspoon of sugar added to it. This decoction should be drunk when hot. Ginger tea, prepared by adding a few pieces of ginger into boiled water before adding the tea leaves, is also an effective remedy for colds and for fevers resulting from cold. It may be taken twice daily.

Inhale turmeric fumes, for this tie some turmeric in a clean cloth and light it. Boil some water and allow it to cool, now add ¼ teaspoon table salt to it. Put 2 to 3 drops of this solution in your both the nostrils before meals and going to bed. Mix natural apple cider vinegar and water in equal parts. Boil this solution in a pan, when the fumes rises lean over the pan and inhale the fumes. Prepare a solution using 4 drops of Lavender Essential Oil and Pine Essential Oil, 3 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil and 7 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil. Inhale vapors of this solution by putting it on a cotton ball or an aromatherapy diffuser.

It is advisable to avoid meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and starchy foods

Other useful measures in the treatment of a common cold are a mild sunbath, fresh air and deep breathing, brisk walks, sound sleep, and adjustment of one's clothes and habits to the requirements of the season so as to nullify the effect of weather fluctuations.

Answer 2

You are suffering from bacterial pharyngitis. You can rinse  with antiseptiv gurgle, take warm vapour. You definitely need medication. For your fever and little pain i think you should take Tab. Paracetamol 500mg 6 hourly unless you have liver problem. Amoxycilling is the best antibiotic for this condition. Visit your primary care physician to have a simple solution. Don't delay ignored sore throat is a source of autoimmune myocarditis.

Answer 3

very easy: hot milk and honey mix and drink it all day

Answer 4

try crushing up some garlic in honey, drink it (only a tablespoon) twice a day. and remember to get lots of sleep or u wont feel better