What do you do to fight off a cold?

[AzazaelFenrir]

Just wondering what the random BG person does to fight off a cold? I ask as I am the starting stage of a cold. (summer cold FTL)

I for one take a shit ton of Vit C and a few gallons of liquid.

[Nitsuki]

ok, you guys are gonna think i'm weird but...

I play DDR/In The Groove/Pump it Up, i don't know why, but dancing games especially in an arcade machine really makes me feel better. (Sweating it off kind of deal)

Beside that, just own up that NyQuil.

[Jujubie]

Getting a lot of sleep helps me fight an oncoming cold.

[Creeps]

Ignore it and booze.

[Norelco]

Vitamin C blast.

[Vandole]

spicy food.
spicy food.
spicy food.

[Brien]

exercise :D

[Yangsing]

Sleep and hot liquids. I use it as an excuse to call in for work while I watch tv all day.

[Meat]

cup of tea and a hot shower

[evilbau]

sleep and lots of water

[Keno]

Where we're going... we don't need colds.

[Elesirdur]

Are we talking congestion and general malaise, or fever, vomiting, and the whole 9 yards?

If it's the former I recommend VitC, fruit juices, tea, and lots of rest.

If it's the latter, the BRATT diet works well with plenty of yogurt that includes Live Active Bacterial Cultures to help introduce good bacteria into your digestive system after being savaged and emptied. If it's accessible to you, go to a free or walk-in clinic to get a professional's opinion on treatment. If they diagnose that it's a bacterial infection then using antibiotics is very important. If it's viral, well you'll just have to suffer from it.

I recommend the doctor because often specific colds or viruses/bacteria may go around a city or community which can help make diagnosis easier and recommended treatment more accurate as more and more cases show up.

PS: If you've got some kind of gastroenteritis (something causing vomiting and/or diarrhea) it's a good idea to take fiber supplements when you find yourself not puking etc. as much or not at all because the BRATT diet can cause you to get massively constipated once the diarrhea goes away.

[Bloodanaki]

When I feel it coming on, I already know it's too late, but I usually Hit an entire gallon of OJ in one shot, than hit up the Nyquil, and try to induce a 16hour coma. Doesn't stop the cold from coming on, but usually leaves me with it for a shorter period, i.e. 3-4 days instead of an entire week.

[Koga]

Ignore it and booze.

What I do!

Load up on Vit C/Echinacea/Hot Tea/Sprite.

[Jefe]

An old Mexican wives tale is to drink tequila and sleep. Although many people think it's just an excuse to get drunk...

[Intense]

Vitamin C blast.

When I feel something coming on or I have a cold, I drink a lot of orange juice! Whether there is vodka mixed in or not, I wont say..

Another good thing to do is whine to your mom. Moms make booboos and sick days better.

[Fhqwghads]

Just wondering what the random BG person does to fight off a cold?

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

[megabyte]

I use zinc tablets called Zicam. They are a bit funky and have a weird texture when they are desolving (feels chalky) but it's over quick and seems to help.

[Totien]

Masturbate.

[SephYuyX]

I dont get sick :(