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It's been exactly one week now since I got this wicked head cold that won't let go . Some people have had it for two weeks . It would not be a big deal except I'm the kind of guy that very rarely ever gets sick . Symptoms i:nclude plugged head, blowing my nose all day long , very tired and weak feeling . Have pretty much tried all the basics , chicken soup, cold FX, drinking lots of water, sleeping lots, Vicks vapour rub, no improvement so far . So was interested to see what other ebrandon people do for remedies?

For myself I have found that cutting out wheat products, sugar and processed foods when I'm sick helps my recovery. Some people also recommend cutting out dairy. And I drink hot water with honey and Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice which helps my sinuses. Hope you feel better soon.

A cold is a virus. It has to run its course. You can't get rid of it until then. Can only treat the symptoms. I have found that a cold medicine with pseudophedrin works best to stop the congestion and runny nose. If you have aches and pains makes sure it also has ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Also make sure you rest and avoid alcohol you need to be hydrated.

I use a Neil Med Sinus Rinse to help with congestion, and make a hot drink of fresh ginger pieces, lemon and honey.

Advil Cold and Sinus Plus  
 
A hot bath with Eucalyptus epsom salts.

Kroogs said "It's been exactly one week now since I got this wicked head cold that won't let go . Some people have had it for two weeks . It would not be a big deal except I'm the kind of guy that very rarely ever gets sick . Symptoms i:nclude plugged head, blowing my nose all day long , very tired and weak feeling . Have pretty much tried all the basics , chicken soup, cold FX, drinking lots of water, sleeping lots, Vicks vapour rub, no improvement so far . So was interested to see what other ebrandon people do for remedies? "

You' have a man cold.  
 
I hope you feel better soon.  
 
Edited by Kellye, 2017-01-28 00:25:59

Take so much cold/sinus medications with decongestants, until it stops working and if you take for so long decongestants can have the reverse effect an congest you more.  
 
I worked in a pharmacy for 2 years, my first 5 months there i had 6 colds first couple of em lasted a week and turned into really bad sinus infections.  
 
Now, the passed few times i recognize the first symptom (for me its itchy sore throat) of gettin a cold i start taking echinacea, 2 pills 2-3 times a day, it helps fight upper respiratory infections and common colds. and i also drink Emergen-c immunity with the zinc to boost immune system .... Ever since i started doin this i havent had a sinus infection in a year and my colds dont late longer then 6-7 days.  
 
Best thing to do is eat lots n lots fruit (apples. Strawberries. Blueberries, ect) antioxidants foods, and i find that helps fight off colds n make me feel better too

What I find works best for me is lots of fresh air, the colder the better. I know it sucks thinking of getting up off the couch, but for me it clears me up right away, until I come back in again, but at least it gives me a break from the symptoms. A good stiff rum doesn't hurt either!

What I find works best for me is lots of fresh air, the colder the better. I know it sucks thinking of getting up off the couch, but for me it clears me up right away, until I come back in again, but at least it gives me a break from the symptoms. A good stiff rum doesn't hurt either!

When I'm feeling a head cold, I binge on simple sugars. Things like canned fruit in syrup, pudding, and wafers. Items I do not consume on a regular basis.  
 
It seems to speed things up and advance the cold to the next phase, but I can offer no empirical evidence.  
 
Hopefully, your cold is gone by now, anyway. But, for next time...

Kroogs said "It's been exactly one week now since I got this wicked head cold that won't let go . Some people have had it for two weeks . It would not be a big deal except I'm the kind of guy that very rarely ever gets sick . Symptoms i:nclude plugged head, blowing my nose all day long , very tired and weak feeling . Have pretty much tried all the basics , chicken soup, cold FX, drinking lots of water, sleeping lots, Vicks vapour rub, no improvement so far . So was interested to see what other ebrandon people do for remedies? "

Hi Kroggs, all my life until i was 40 i suffered from annual winter colds, flu, sinus infection (post nasal drip), strep throat.  
Since i started taking 5000-7000iu of D-3 daily, i haven''''t been sick with any of those symptoms since and i''''m 46 now. Thank God, not a cold for nearly 6 years now.  
 
Our bodies, metabolize vit D-3 from the UV-3 that our skin cells get from the sun. Each day, to maintain a healthy immune system our bodies require 20000 iu of D-3 in order to stay resistant to colds and other illnesses.  
 
In order to gather 20000iu of D-3, the human body requires 20 minutes of full body exposure to the sun daily. With out that sun exposure, your not getting it..., period. With our long winters and dress during those periods, its just not possible unless your deliberately sun bathing in a sun room.  
 
Be sure your getting D-3 cholecalciferol, and not just D that needs to be metabolized into cholecalciferol. Naturopathic phd's recommend minimum supplimentation of 7000iu. Which is what i typically take daily.  
 
But don't just take it from me. The University of California has some great information on their educational website. http://www.uctv.tv/vitamin-d/  
and http://vitamind.ucr.edu/  
^^^ 2 great sites for information  
 
I pray that some of this will help you Krogg.  
 
 
Edited by memberberries, 2017-01-31 20:59:28

memberberries said "    Kroogs said "It's been exactly one week now since I got this wicked head cold that won't let go . Some people have had it for two weeks . It would not be a big deal except I'm the kind of guy that very rarely ever gets sick . Symptoms i:nclude plugged head, blowing my nose all day long , very tired and weak feeling . Have pretty much tried all the basics , chicken soup, cold FX, drinking lots of water, sleeping lots, Vicks vapour rub, no improvement so far . So was interested to see what other ebrandon people do for remedies? " Hi Kroggs, all my life until i was 40 i suffered from annual winter colds, flu, sinus infection (post nasal drip), strep throat.   Since i started taking 5000-7000iu of D-3 daily, i haven''''t been sick with any of those symptoms since and i''''m 46 now. Thank God, not a cold for nearly 6 years now.     Our bodies, metabolize vit D-3 from the UV-3 that our skin cells get from the sun. Each day, to maintain a healthy immune system our bodies require 20000 iu of D-3 in order to stay resistant to colds and other illnesses.     In order to gather 20000iu of D-3, the human body requires 20 minutes of full body exposure to the sun daily. With out that sun exposure, your not getting it..., period. With our long winters and dress during those periods, its just not possible unless your deliberately sun bathing in a sun room.     Be sure your getting D-3 cholecalciferol, and not just D that needs to be metabolized into cholecalciferol. Naturopathic phd's recommend minimum supplimentation of 7000iu. Which is what i typically take daily.     But don't just take it from me. The University of California has some great information on their educational website. http://www.uctv.tv/vitamin-d/   and http://vitamind.ucr.edu/   ^^^ 2 great sites for information     I pray that some of this will help you Krogg.       Edited by memberberries, 2017-01-31 20:59:28"

UV-B not UV-3

You say your blowing your nose constantly and congested and a number of things haven't worked. If your blowing out any yellow or green than that's clear sign of a sinus infection which involves antibiotics to clear it up. Most people don't like to take antibiotics got a lot of reason and try to clear it up naturally - your gonna be sick for a long time if you go that route. I too do Advil cold and sinus, hot water/lemon/honey... A lot of it is good in the beginning to prevent it from Turing into an infection but once that happens, your body often needs some help. Hope you feel better soon

netti pot and vitamin C tylenol cold & flu and lots of handwashing