[Emerald U.]

This is what my parents used till we were grown and moved on. We wore T-shirts under our PJ’s. At the first sign of a cold or flu, they rubbed Vicks on our chests then we put on our T-shirts. The smell was okay for maybe 10 minutes. After that not so much. If we were going to school they would attach a piece of flannel to the shirts or blouses with our chests covered in Vicks. Every teacher and the students KNEW it was us as soon as they got within 10 feet of us! It’s funny now but back then…not so much!

Vicks has also been a go-to in our home since I was a child, and it works wonders every time! thanks for sharing this wonderful memory with us, @Gayle B.!

 

[Emerald U.]

I’ve always had the problem of a cold turning into Bronchitis and along with that constant coughing. Meds never helped. It was suggested to me to try sipping on 100% Pineapple juice. It works so well. Plus it has vitamins to help you get well faster. It really works.

Ohhh I haven't tried this. I'll make sure to keep this in mind, @hawaiimegrl!

 

[Emerald U.]

Hi,
I use baby aspirin, if my throat is beginning to be sore, zyrtek for drying up the cold & coughs and lots of hot tea with lots of honey added.

hot tea with lots of honey always does the trick!

 

[Emerald U.]

Daddy swore by Hot Toddies. A shot of Jim Beam, honey, lemon and hot water. Drink ( keep it down) wrap in a blanket, pass out and sweat it out. I fixed everything but Mono with me. Had my first one at 5. Guess that would be child abuse now. LOL but my parents didn’t believe in doctors. Till Mono. Ran a fever of 108 for 5 days they gave up and took me then. Refused to put me in the hospital though. We were just tougher then I guess.

Wow! Glad you toughed out mono with such a high fever! I’m not familiar with Hot Toddies, but I’ll have to add that to my list of remedies to try. Thanks for sharing, @KellyColeman !

 

[Hazeleyes]

I also drink tea with honey and lemon juice! always soothing! Although I haven't tried eating a teaspoon of minced garlic, but that makes absolutel sense. Thanks for sharing this, @Hazeleyes!

I can not use over the counter remedies because of my kidney disease so I use natural remedies. Garlic is good for so much for healing and health.

 

[Emerald U.]

I can not use over the counter remedies because of my kidney disease so I use natural remedies. Garlic is good for so much for healing and health.

I'll keep this in mind, @Hazeleyes! thank you so much for sharing!