Hello, my fellow sneezers!
You'll probably see a dozen posts on curing the common cold, and I've seen them too over the years! So I won't be repeating (I hope not) anything, and it's genuine advice from one cold-nose, to another. :)
NOTE : I am no doctor/nurse/brand-endorser. I swear by all the products I am using in this post!
WARNING : I'll be brutally honest about mucous and puke. Don't be disgusted, it happens to everyone, it's natural!
SORE THROATS
1. A for Alex - the GO TO cough drop for a sore throat! It's over the counter, and though more expensive than Vicks, you'll actually feel a significant difference. Stock your kit with these!
2. Sucking on 'Mishri' - Sugar lumps or rock sugar. Whenever you're developing a hoarse voice or need something to sooth your throat, even better than candies or too many lozenges, suck on a couple sugar lumps.
3. Spiced Water - not literally. But bring out that thermos flask, and add some boiled drinking water into it. Add 2 green cardamoms. Sip small quantities.
FEVER
I have had SO many medicines that I'm beginning to feel that over-the-counter medicines don't work on me anymore. So I've been having this - Giloy Ghan Vati. 2 tablets, 3 times a day. It's not immediately effective like crocin. But this ayurveda medicine takes away the weakness and fixes up your immunity, plus it's safer. You can Google more of its goodness.
Tip No. 1 - I learned this recently. If you use a fan, keep it on low. And if you're using the air-con, the right temperature is 25. Furthermore, if you're using the two devices together, it's better to have the fan at bare-minimum, or you'll have a stuffier nose. Don't ask me why, I just know it's true for me!
RUNNY NOSE
Tip No. 1 - Instead of going all sophisticated with Kleenex, use a hand-sized towel to blow into. Or even better - blow at the bathroom sink (yes, Indians are more comfortable at it).
Tip No. 2 - DON'T BLOW YOUR NOSE TOO HARD. It's going to be make you dizzy, and can pop your brain vessel! No jokes!
Tip No. 3 - If your stuffed, don't blow. Steam. When you're runny, only then blow. And for heaven's sake, don't suck it in! :/
CHEST CONGESTION
Tip No.1 - If you're coughing a lot while in bed, stack up a couple of pillows. You won't feel as agitated.
Tip No. 2 - Don't have rice. I've always been told it makes cough worse. Again, don't ask me why!
Tip No. 3 - Do at your own risk! In the morning, stand at the bathroom sink before you do anything else, and cough your lungs out (not literally). You'll get rid of a lot of built-up congestion, and it'll lighten your chest when it's all out. And let me just put the idea out there - you could use your toothbrush to poke at the end of your tongue/throat to help the stuff come out.
SOME OTHER TIPS
Tip No. 1 - If you're coughing too much, avoid eating heavy meals. I've often ended up vomiting it all out.
Tip No. 2 - Don't swallow mucous. It can make you nauseous.
Tip No. 3 - No matter how tired or energy-less you are, take a quick, warm shower. Take my word on this one. Why? Because I'm not afraid to admit I don't shower more than once in 24 hours. *wide grin*
That's all buddy. Hope this post helps.
Take care! :)
Note: Image courtesy - 'google images'.
You'll probably see a dozen posts on curing the common cold, and I've seen them too over the years! So I won't be repeating (I hope not) anything, and it's genuine advice from one cold-nose, to another. :)
NOTE : I am no doctor/nurse/brand-endorser. I swear by all the products I am using in this post!
WARNING : I'll be brutally honest about mucous and puke. Don't be disgusted, it happens to everyone, it's natural!
SORE THROATS
1. A for Alex - the GO TO cough drop for a sore throat! It's over the counter, and though more expensive than Vicks, you'll actually feel a significant difference. Stock your kit with these!
2. Sucking on 'Mishri' - Sugar lumps or rock sugar. Whenever you're developing a hoarse voice or need something to sooth your throat, even better than candies or too many lozenges, suck on a couple sugar lumps.
3. Spiced Water - not literally. But bring out that thermos flask, and add some boiled drinking water into it. Add 2 green cardamoms. Sip small quantities.
FEVER
I have had SO many medicines that I'm beginning to feel that over-the-counter medicines don't work on me anymore. So I've been having this - Giloy Ghan Vati. 2 tablets, 3 times a day. It's not immediately effective like crocin. But this ayurveda medicine takes away the weakness and fixes up your immunity, plus it's safer. You can Google more of its goodness.
RUNNY NOSE
Tip No. 1 - Instead of going all sophisticated with Kleenex, use a hand-sized towel to blow into. Or even better - blow at the bathroom sink (yes, Indians are more comfortable at it).
Tip No. 2 - DON'T BLOW YOUR NOSE TOO HARD. It's going to be make you dizzy, and can pop your brain vessel! No jokes!
Tip No. 3 - If your stuffed, don't blow. Steam. When you're runny, only then blow. And for heaven's sake, don't suck it in! :/
CHEST CONGESTION
Tip No.1 - If you're coughing a lot while in bed, stack up a couple of pillows. You won't feel as agitated.
Tip No. 2 - Don't have rice. I've always been told it makes cough worse. Again, don't ask me why!
Tip No. 3 - Do at your own risk! In the morning, stand at the bathroom sink before you do anything else, and cough your lungs out (not literally). You'll get rid of a lot of built-up congestion, and it'll lighten your chest when it's all out. And let me just put the idea out there - you could use your toothbrush to poke at the end of your tongue/throat to help the stuff come out.
SOME OTHER TIPS
Tip No. 1 - If you're coughing too much, avoid eating heavy meals. I've often ended up vomiting it all out.
Tip No. 2 - Don't swallow mucous. It can make you nauseous.
Tip No. 3 - No matter how tired or energy-less you are, take a quick, warm shower. Take my word on this one. Why? Because I'm not afraid to admit I don't shower more than once in 24 hours. *wide grin*
That's all buddy. Hope this post helps.
Take care! :)
Note: Image courtesy - 'google images'.
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