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i have a cold and i need to get rid of it by tomorrow. ive had the cold for two days, buti have a newly developed dry cough. my nose isnt that bad, but it is a bit stuffed up. any suggestions?
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Vitamins can really help your body recover from illness. If you're lacking any certain vitamin then your body will run with a slightly lower immune system than it should. A lowered immune system makes you vulnerable to illness and tends to prolong illnesses.
For daily wellness you should always take a multi-vitamin that is right for your body. They have many different kinds--some with iron, some without, some for women, some for men, some for teenagers, etc.
So, the first step should be taking the daily multivitamin to ensure your body has enough vitamins to function properly.
Once you have the basic vitamin situation sorted out, you really need to watch your fluid intake. Remember that your body NEEDS at the very least 6 glasses (8oz each) of WATER, perferably 8 glasses if you can do it. Water means WATER and not soda, coffee, tea, milk, or alcohol. You can drink the 6 - 8 glasses of water plus whatever else you desire to drink, but WATER is needed first and foremost. The water should be unflavored, uncarbonated, and distilled if you can manage. If that isn't possible, then a spring water is second choice, followed by purfied water and, lastly, tap water. The "purest" water you consume means more water space for your body to flush toxins out with.
Next, you may want to look into purchasing some vitamin C. Your body can handle a very large amount of vitamin C and it's been shown to shorten the duration of colds. Personally, I would start with taking about 2,500mg of C each day, spread out with your meals if possible (I have safely taken up to 6,000mg of C with no adverse side effects).
After you make sure you have a nice, hefty bottle of vitamin C, you may want to pick up some echinacea and a bottle of zinc. Follow the dosage instructions on the package for the zinc. If your throat it sore, you may want to purchase some zinc lozenges--something I found at the local GNC--which helps your throat to heal quickly and the pain to virtually disappear within hours. :)
Echinacea is very tricky so make sure to follow the guidelines for it by taking the recommend dosage on the package for 2 weeks and then not taking ANY for at least 6 weeks afterward. Oddly enough, your body stops utilizing the benefits of the echinacea appropriately after the two week mark or so and it takes a few weeks for your body to rid itself of the remains of it. It wouldn't hurt anyone if they took the supplement every single day of their life; however, after a few weeks the benefits of the herb would disappear and it would be, well, pretty useless.
As for a stuffed up nose, try to find peppermint scented herbs to smell. The large mall around was having a sell on these neck wraps once and one was labelled "Cold Relief." I asked the man why it helped with colds and he had me sniff the pillowed neckwrap. Instantly, my nose felt more open than it was previously and it lightly tingled with the smell of...PEPPERMINT! He said it was natural peppermint that had been infused in it to help open the nasal passages--and it really did the trick, too!
If you must resort to over-the-counter medications then please read the side effects too. I took Mucinex at one point and had good results when it came to stopping a dry cough. Take all over-the-counter medications are directed for your own health. You should continue your vitamins when taking the otc medicines as none of the above usually affect the effectiveness of otc cold rememdies.
I hope you feel better soon! Take care of yourself and all will be well. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me! :)
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Well, I suggest it isn't gonna happen!
LOL. Tylenol cold or something similar
may help with the symptoms, but you have
to let a cold run its course.
I have had one since before Christmas.
Its better but still lingers. Hope
that isn't the one you have.
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There's products now that are meant to nip a cold in the butt before it gets bad. Try Zicam, I know some people that swear by it. It may not work as fast when your cold has progressed for a few days, but it will shorten the duration of the cold. Also, a great way is to detox your body. Drink lots of extra water and green tea. There's also some teas that are designed to help colds.
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