Posted by Beth/MD on 12/1/05 7:36am
Msg #79499

OT...Thanks for the cold meds suggestions...

told hubby of everyone's recommendations. He stopped by the pharmacy on his way home. He brought back Theraflu. For all of you that suggested Theraflu, I don't know what's worse -- the cold or the taste of that stuff! Yet I do feel a bit better this morning. My dogs have been wonderful nurses! I'll probably spend another day lazing around the house! Yippee, more daytime t.v.!

Reply by Anonymous on 12/1/05 8:06am
Msg #79501

Why are you telling us this?

Reply by newlysmomva on 12/1/05 8:12am
Msg #79502

Try looking back a bit "Anonymous"!!!Sheesh!!
A little bit late, I mix into a glass jar-blackberries (fill jar), one orange in slices, grated ginger root, cinnamon sticks-cover with brandy- shake it every day for two weeks, strain out fruit, etc. Place liquid in frig and keep for when you are taking cold or flu. I got recipe from organic tea book and I think it seems to work for me. (BUT I also am a believer in chicken soup and Theraflu!)

Reply by Beth/MD on 12/1/05 10:45am
Msg #79530

Re: OT...Thanks...newlysmomva

I especially like the brandy part! It seems everyone uses some kind of "kicker" for the common cold.

Reply by BetsyMI on 12/1/05 9:56am
Msg #79514

Anon, why are you bothering to read this if it annoys you?

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/1/05 9:39am
Msg #79512

Glad the Theraflu is working and you are feeling better. Yesterday I recommended Airborne and it tastes much better...although, still not that great. Maybe next time you might want to try it. Hope you feel 100% soon!!!

-Melissa

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 12/1/05 11:06am
Msg #79543

A little late but...

My favorite, that seems to work best for me, is:
Whiskey ( Southern Comfort-100 proof)
lemon slices and juice
Honey
heat til honey is dissolved, let cool till just warm enough to drink. Works better than Nyquil for a good nights sleep!