[Emerald U.]

General Discussion Thread 09.17.2025​

How have you been, dear GrayViners? I hope your week’s shaping up to be a wonderful one!

As for me, I’m still shaking off the flu and can’t wait to feel back to 100% again. I’m taking my meds, but I’ve also been trying the “home remedy” route—lots of tea with honey and lemon, plus a few brave “shots” of oregano and honey. Fingers crossed it kicks in soon!

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It got me thinking: so many of us grew up with tried-and-true remedies passed down from parents or grandparents. Do you have an old-school cure that always seems to help when coughs and colds come around? I’d love it if you could share your secret!

 

[Czech7985]

This isn't a "cure" for the cold or flu and its not from my grandparents but I have found it very helpful for one of the first symptoms of a cold or flu, the sore throat. Tastes terrible but I have gotten good results: 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons vinegar, dash of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Mix with about 1/2 to 3/4 cup water and drink.

 

[ccolpitts05]

I use a cool mist vaporizer and medication that has stuff in it to loosen up the mucus so you can get it up and out. Put that mucus in a Kleenex and throw it out, do not swallow it like some people do that defeats the purpose. You can also use Vicks vapor rub and a warm towel over it helps also.

 

[Pattycake]

I like to take Dr Pepper, honey, lemon juice and a shot of whiskey and heat up, either cure you or kill you!

 

[Hazeleyes]

I make green tea with honey and lemon juice. Constant was hand and face and I use Ocean nose drops. Eat teaspoon minced garlic and chase that down with chicken soup.

 

[Madelyn]

Warm honey milk for sore throats.

 

[Wheream1?]

Vicks vaporub on my throat and chest and wrap in a towel. Breathe in the fumes from the vaporub.