I'm sick! What's the best way to cure a cold?

[Murphys_Unlawful]

Even getting to the tummy. Might have to share my cookies with the co-workers.

[Dora]

1. Going home is the best cure.

Seriously.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

3. So much work though!

And the zombies here aren't going to do it.

[Dora]

45. Zombies change everything.

Stay there and manage the undead then. But give yourself lots of sympathy and hot chicken soup.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

52. Can I use this whole thing to my advantage at work...

You know, have people feel sorry for me and have them get me things?

[Dora]

76. Definitely. Send a zombie on a soup run. eom.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

77. You sure they won't tamper with it?

[shesemsmom]

2. Doesn't sound like a cold it sounds like the flu

Zicam great for colds

[Murphys_Unlawful]

4. Ugh, I sure hope not!

[liontamer]

5. two shots of vodka

Seriously. But it works best for colds that affect the chest upwards.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

7. Ooooh, I like the whole alcohol thing...

but vodka? Eesh!?!?

[tjwmason]

20. Staying on that theme

A hefty (and I do mean hefty) shot of brandy, the juice of a lemon (for vitamin C), lots of sugar (to make it drinkable), topped up with hot water. Drink just before bed.

Only thing I ever use for a cold, plus lots of water of course.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

24. Brandy does sound better. Before bed? Can't I chug here...

at work though?

[tjwmason]

32. If your boss doesn't mind you falling asleep

[Murphys_Unlawful]

34. Hmmm, might have to run that one by him.

[Dr.Phool]

23. I think you need more than that

You have to get the germs drunk, so they can't mess with you.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

25. HaHaHa!

[demnan]

6. Tea, juice, bed

Get some throat coat tea, some zinc cough drops and a jug of not from concentrate orange juice.

Go home, get in a warm bed with these items and make a nice cup of green or white tea to chase them with.

If the stomach is upset, take some cold carbonated soda and a couple of soda crackers.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

8. Wow, can I take you home too?

[notadmblnd]

10. I swear that the mass amounts of Green tea I've been drinking this winter

is what has prevented me from catching colds. Usually this time of year I'm on to my 2 or third case of bronchitis

[Murphys_Unlawful]

12. Not much of a tea drinker, but maybe I should be.

[notadmblnd]

19. I'm not either fro the most part

coffee is my bain. But I heard about green tea being a great antioxident. I'm still drinking about 2 cups of coffee in the morning, but the rest of the day it's strong green tea sweetened with honey.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

27. I might have to work myself into the whole...

green tea thing. Tell myself that "I like tea, I like tea".

[Strawman]

21. I'm sick today at work, drinking lots of tea

With a sore throat. Drinking lots of tea (lemon and mint) and taking zinc throat drops has minimized the soreness.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

36. Are you feeling better than this morning?

[Strawman]

38. Yes. Thanks to the tea.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

42. Hmmm, I'm swinging that way. Lots of people agree.

[Strawman]

46. I don't have an upset stomach though

Feel a little feverish and weak, but it sounds like you might have that stomach flu that's going around.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

53. Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[TNDemo]

9. Lots and lots of water - enough to float an ark.

Also if you don't actually have a stomach bug and just have a cold you may have what I have - when my sinuses get stuffed (real problems with them) I get nauseous and will throw up unless I get a decongestant in me pretty quick. Take some Sudafed and see if that helps your stomach. If not, it could be drainage making you feel yucky but otherwise you have a GI thing. Good luck!

[Murphys_Unlawful]

11. You might have something there...

I do have sinus problems. Drinking lots of water already. Feels like I have an ark floating inside of me.

[neweurope]

13. Chicken broth. AND lots of fluid. Keeping warm. And rest.

Believe me I know *sneef*

Hope you get well soon!
:hi:


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Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague!

[Murphys_Unlawful]

15. Can I just go with chicken soup? Just the broth...

might be too bland.

[neweurope]

26. Sure, no diffrerence other that the broth is easier on the digestive

system. It need not be bland. Like Gentle Giant suggested (I forgot that): Throw some hot pepper in, salt and whatever. Make it hot, good for the sinuses (the Indians do this and it works fine). But soup is ok also.

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Remember Fallujah

Bush to The Hague

[Murphys_Unlawful]

28. Congrats on 600! I will try when I get home, thanks!

[Dora]

44. And hot peppers will crank up your internal furnace

aiding your body in fighting off the cold virus. I swear, the hotter the better. I used to work in a mex food restaurant, and I would eat a dish of pickled jalapenos whenever I felt a cold coming on. Did wonders for fighting off the bug.

Tabasco, jalapenos, whatever... crank up the heat.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

55. So tea, peppers, chicken broth, alcohol...

My stomach isn't going to know what to do.

[Systematic Chaos]

14. Zinc, echinacea, vitamin C (as ascorbic acid if possible)...

...vitamin E, and if your sinuses are clogged, buy a can or jar of either hot pepperocinis or jalapenos and eat one or more every half hour (or a tablespoon of HOT salsa could be substituted in a pinch). Gargle with salt water as warm as you can stand it to help your throat. Finally, sleep as much as you possibly can and eat no more than you absolutely have to.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

16. That's the first time I ever heard of the jar thing.

[trof]

17. "Feed it."

Granny always said "Feed a cold, starve a fever."

[Murphys_Unlawful]

18. Like Seymore?

[Frangible]

22. White blood cells.

Unfortunately, they're not very speedy.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

30. Yeah, not like I could pick some up at the store!

[Jessica]

29. Nyquil -- There's no need to be awake for this.

:boring:

[Murphys_Unlawful]

31. A whole bottle?

[Jessica]

33. Nah - just a couple hefty capfuls ...

... and you'll be on your way. :D

[Murphys_Unlawful]

35. Are you sure I don't have to do the whole bottle?

[Bridget Burke]

37. Go home.

Bed rest is the healthiest thing for you. Many remedies have been mentioned. Pick what sounds good to relieve the symptoms until your immune system kicks in.

Your co-workers really don't need your viruses. And--exactly what work are you doing right now?

[Murphys_Unlawful]

40. Doing prep work on documents for an upcoming case.

[Red State Rebel]

39. Zicam - either nasal spray or swabs

Cuts cold time about in half for me. They carry it at Walgreens, etc.

[Joe Power]

41. Greatest stuff ever!

Especially if you use it early enough.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

43. Nasal spray...

:scared:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

47. It's a gel.. You don't inhale it

You put the gel in your nose..leave it for thirthy seconds and then blow your nose...I got a cold this year and was over it in 3 days

[Murphys_Unlawful]

49. Whew! That wouldn't be too bad.

[Red State Rebel]

48. This isn't your normal nasal spray

It's just an easy way to apply the medicine.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

50. Much easier, thanks.

[noonwitch]

51. Southern Comfort and orange juice

100 proof SC is best.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

54. My kinda gal, wanna join me?

:toast:

[buddhamama]

56. i recommend bed

blankets, soup and a good book.

I hope you feel better.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

57. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Hip hip hooray!

[buddhamama]

58. oh, that's very sweet.

thank you. a toast for my b-day and you feeling better :toast:

[Murphys_Unlawful]

59. Awww, you make me feel better already...

I hope all of your birthday wishes come true!

[buddhamama]

60. You have already made

my wishes come true, Ali Baba. ;-)

[Murphys_Unlawful]

61. Shhhhh. No one knows. But...

while we are on the subject, I will grant you one more wish on this special day! Ask away.

[buddhamama]

66. i am honored

i wish for love; for myself and, universal.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

67. Wish granted....

that was easy. I love everyone! But most of all, YOU!

[buddhamama]

72. you get...

a great big :* and a dance of your choice- if you're feeling up to it.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

74. Only if you...

are dancing with me! How's tonight? And you have to wear the birthday suit. :bounce:

[buddhamama]

75. tonite...

it's a date!-- I'll be your nude dance partner. :bounce:

[Murphys_Unlawful]

78. Hmmm, if I reply to that...

you wouldn't get it. This post would be banished. We might have to take this to PM mode. Feel free... I could tell you what I got you for your birthday.

[Murphys_Unlawful]

79. I posted about you in...

the "who's in LOVE????" thread. :loveya:

[buddhamama]

80. *blush*

:loveya:

[Murphys_Unlawful]

81. Awwww

:hug:

[MrScorpio]

62. Run five miles

Down a mega dosage of vitamin C

Take a long hot shower

and bundle up

[Murphys_Unlawful]

63. What will running do?

[MrScorpio]

64. Losen up all that phlgem, plus...

Heat up the body

The hotter the better

[Murphys_Unlawful]

68. Ahhh, got it!

[Murphys_Unlawful]

70. Why 5 and not 4 or 3, 2, 1? You are gonna make me...

pass out in the streets!

[MrScorpio]

71. Okay, okay

Just RUN!!!

[Murphys_Unlawful]

73. Thanks...

I'd rather have a cold than a heart attack.

[smedwed]

65. spirits

spirits - lots of them :P
drink a load of brandy

[Murphys_Unlawful]

69. Bottoms up!