Ok, here are some ideas to help you deal with the cold you might be suffering.
My brother has not been sick with a cold for 10 years. His doctor told him to start using a saline nose spray when a cold starts to set in. It has helped keep colds at bay. If your nose is stuffy, suck a peppermint. Peppermint helps open the nasal passages. The stronger the better. Chicken noodle soup does the same. It also helps rehydrate and energize the body. Or eat some horseradish. In the olden days, a mustard plaster was used to relieve chest congestion. You can do the same by rubbing yellow mustard on your chest and place a warm wet wash cloth over it. Drinking hot tea helps replace lost bodily fluids, and relieves congestion. To help you sleep at night, eat a teaspoon of honey or add it to some hot tea. I thought the caffeine would keep me awake, but I have found I sleep better if I have a cup of tea with honey and lemon in it before bed.
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