Getting a cold and a sore throat

[NanaBee]

i know it is to be expected with the change in seasons, and here it is. My first cold of the winter. I can feel my throat burning and scratching but I am loathe to take medicine for it unless I really really have to.


Other than gargling with salt water, what will help it?

[haidyl]

I detest meds a lot. I have a really sore throat, dry cough and watery eyes. This has gone on for two days and it's such a bad feeling. Luckily, a concoction I discovered recently seems to be doing the trick. Slice some lemon, mix it with crashed ginger and put this in a mug with boiling water. You may not love the taste but you'll love the feeling afterwards.

[NanaBee]

Thank you I will give this a try. Off to the shops to buy fresh lemon and ginger for me today then I think!
I don’t think I will like the taste, but the way I am feeling right now I do not care!

[haidyl]

Thank you I will give this a try. Off to the shops to buy fresh lemon and ginger for me today then I think!
I don’t think I will like the taste, but the way I am feeling right now I do not care!

I hope you are feeling much better today. I had to get some meds (in addition to my 'self-prescribed' medication) but I must confess that I am much better today. In addition to the lemon and ginger, you should drink a lot of water (preferably hot). Hope you get to feel better soon.

[NanaBee]

Thank you, I am feeling a little bit better today. I have been drinking plenty of water and some orange juice and am wrapped up warm at home. I am just so tired! But I think I am over the worst of it.

[Becki]

I really like home remedies for cold etc.  I always drink "Throat Coat" Tea.  You can buy it at the store in the tea section.  It really helps the pain and coughing.  I drink it every winter.