How do you guys deal with colds?

[Rigel]

I work with kids and get sick often. It's usually just slight symptoms & very rarely do I get fever or other serious symptoms but often it'll mess with my voice and I very much need it to do what I do.

What I do to try and boost my immune system at the moment:

-Try to get good sleep(I don't always).

-Drink a lot of water(4-5L/day)

-Exercise lightly. Stretching mostly.

-Breath work. I do 10 deep but somewhat rapid, then hold in, then hold out. A few rounds of that.

-Echinacea. It doesn't have a good scientific backing but my mom bought it for me so why not try it eh.

-Ravintsara essential oil. It says it helps with colds on the bottle. Not sure how much it does but it smells so so good.

-Turmeric + Pepper. I read a mod post about it not long ago can't remember who it is.

 

I am much less sick right now than I was 3 months ago when I wasn't doing those protocoles but I still get the odd mucus & the voice extinction if I use it excessively when I am sick which I am right now. My voice is like a full 4th lower than it usually is.

What are your folk remedies for cold?

[Princess Arabia]

Do you have a cold or sore throat. Most colds don't last over 5days. If you're constantly getting them maybe up your immune system and eat lots of foods with antioxidants. Also eat lots of citrus fruits - oranges, grapefruits,  lemons and limes.

Invest in a bottle of Oil of Oregano (the wild one). Very good for overall immunity and will knock that cold out in no time. Take a couple drops in water. Follow instructions

If you want a folk remedy and you sleep alone (or not), cut an onion in half and lay it next to you in bed close to your nasal area or face. Sleep with it overnight. (That mostly helps for fevers, but may help with colds too). Do a half a lemon instead of the onion if the onion is too strong, the lemon is better for colds anyway. 

Stop drinking cows milk if you do, because that produces phlegm and mucus in the lungs which then gets released through the nostrils.

If you have a sore throat, raw honey is good for that.

Lots of lemon or lime water throughout the day while the cold lasts.

Edited January 30 by Princess Arabia

[Yimpa]

I’ve gotten sick every single year ever since I was a kid. Some people are just dealt with annoying cards ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

[Jason Actualization]

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The best way to deal with a cold is to have already been prepared for it by beefing up your immune system.

How you analyzed your nutrition in its entirety to ensure micronutrient sufficiency, especially for zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, selenium, Vitamin D, folate, vitamin C and magnesium?

Could you elaborate on your sleep quality? I would definitely get that dialed in, as sleep is the foundation for everything your waking experience entails.

[Rigel]

On 2024-01-29 at 7:31 PM, Princess Arabia said:

Do you have a cold or sore throat. Most colds don't last over 5days. If you're constantly getting them maybe up your immune system and eat lots of foods with antioxidants. Also eat lots of citrus fruits - oranges, grapefruits,  lemons and limes.

Invest in a bottle of Oil of Oregano (the wild one). Very good for overall immunity and will knock that cold out in no time. Take a couple drops in water. Follow instructions

If you want a folk remedy and you sleep alone (or not), cut an onion in half and lay it next to you in bed close to your nasal area or face. Sleep with it overnight. (That mostly helps for fevers, but may help with colds too). Do a half a lemon instead of the onion if the onion is too strong, the lemon is better for colds anyway. 

Stop drinking cows milk if you do, because that produces phlegm and mucus in the lungs which then gets released through the nostrils.

If you have a sore throat, raw honey is good for that.

Lots of lemon or lime water throughout the day while the cold lasts.

It is not just a sore throat. I use my voice a lot every day of my life & I never loose it or get sore throat unless I get a virus or something.

I did manage to keep my voice & was able to work this week. I just had a very small & low range. I did buy a giant bag of lemons but at this point I don't know what is helping or not. I introduce way too many variables at once to be sure of what does what.

In any case, thanks for your suggestions!

On 2024-01-29 at 7:41 PM, Yimpa said:

I’ve gotten sick every single year ever since I was a kid. Some people are just dealt with annoying cards ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

That's a nice sentiment but it's undeniable that healthy lifestyle choices are buffering you from getting sick.

On 2024-01-29 at 11:14 PM, Jason Actualization said:

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The best way to deal with a cold is to have already been prepared for it by beefing up your immune system.

How you analyzed your nutrition in its entirety to ensure micronutrient sufficiency, especially for zinc, iron, copper, magnesium, selenium, Vitamin D, folate, vitamin C and magnesium?

Could you elaborate on your sleep quality? I would definitely get that dialed in, as sleep is the foundation for everything your waking experience entails.

I don't track my nutrients intake. Maybe I should. I do eat a pretty good diet. Lots of fruits, berries, veggies, beans, rice, eggs, occasional high quality meat. I never buy or eat "cheat" meals, processed foods & the likes. I got rid of those cravings many years ago.

I generally have good sleep when I am not sick but what tends to happen is that I'll get sick & then my sleep goes to shit. I'll wake up every 3hrs or so because my nose is jammed & I am half suffocating. It's a viscous cycle. The sickness makes my sleep worse which diminishes my system's ability to fight it.

[Yimpa]

18 minutes ago, Rigel said:

That's a nice sentiment but it's undeniable that healthy lifestyle choices are buffering you from getting sick.

For sure, that’s a good way to put it. All things considered I could be in a far worser condition

[Schizophonia]

Salt/sea (quinton) water nasal spray.

Honey and coconut oil.

[Jason Actualization]

2 hours ago, Rigel said:

I don't track my nutrients intake. Maybe I should. I do eat a pretty good diet. Lots of fruits, berries, veggies, beans, rice, eggs, occasional high quality meat. I never buy or eat "cheat" meals, processed foods & the likes. I got rid of those cravings many years ago.

Do you take any supplements?

Based on that food list I suspect you have suboptimal zinc levels sans supplementation.

Is it brown or white rice that you opt for?

[Rigel]

2 hours ago, Jason Actualization said:

Do you take any supplements?

Based on that food list I suspect you have suboptimal zinc levels sans supplementation.

Is it brown or white rice that you opt for?

I do take a greens powder that has a variety of vitamines & minerals but no specific supplement. I'll read a bit about the zinc situation & wether that'd be a good move for me. That's a nice lead thanks!

I eat every kind of rice depending on my mood. Brown, white, wild, black, etc.

I didn't mention it but I eat seafoods as well. When I get extra cash I love me some lobster & shrimps. Are they rich in zinc by any chance? lol Even if they are it's more of a threat once in a while than something I get reliable nutrition from.

[Schizophonia]

12 hours ago, Jason Actualization said:

sans

Did your brain go French for a few seconds because of a quantum bug ? lol.
 

[Davino]

Haritaki or Triphala