*Lemon and Limes*
Lemon or lime is an important ingredient to have among the home and used in remedies for the common cold. It is beneficial in all types of cold with fever. Vitamin C-rich lemon juice increases body resistance, decreases toxicity and reduces the duration of the illness. One lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water, and a teaspoon of honey should be added to it. This should be taken once or twice daily. You could try adding dissolvable aspirin or to make a hot lemon sip. Lemons and Limes have antibacterial / anti fungal properties
*Garlic*
Garlic soup is an old remedy to reduce the severity of a cold, and should be taken once daily. The soup can be prepared by boiling three or four cloves of chopped garlic in a cup of water. Garlic contains antiseptic and anti spasmodic properties, besides several other medicinal virtues. The oil contained in this vegetable helps to open up the respiratory passages. In soup form, it flushes out all toxins from the system and thus helps bring down fever. Five drops of garlic oil combined with a teaspoon of onion juice, and diluted in a cup of water, should be drunk two to three times a day. This has also been found to be very effective in the treatment of common cold.
*Ginger*
Ginger is another excellent remedy for colds and coughs. About ten grams of ginger should be cut into small pieces and boiled in a cup of water. It should then be strained and half a teaspoon of sugar added to it. This concoction should be drunk when hot. Ginger tea, prepared by adding a few pieces of ginger into boiled water before adding the tea leaves, is also an effective remedy for colds and for fevers resulting from cold. It may be taken twice daily. Has a warming effect on the organs. Ginger can also be used in other ways such as curries, which due to the spices cure a cold.
*Turmeric*
Turmeric is an effective remedy for colds and throat irritations. Half a teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder mixed in 30 ml of warm milk, and taken once or twice daily, is a useful prescription for these conditions. Turmeric powder should be put into a hot ladle. Milk should then be poured in it and boiled over a slow fire. This mixture should then be drunk by the patient. In case of a running cold, smoke from the burning turmeric should be inhaled. It will increase the discharge from the nose and provide quick relief.
*Vitamin C*
Regular intake of vitamin C-75 Mg for adults and 35 Mg for children-will prevent the common cold. If, however, a cold has already appeared, large doses of this vitamin will relieve the symptoms and shorten its duration. He estimates that one to two grams (1000 mg to 2000 mg) per day is approximately the optimum amount of this vitamin for this purpose. His advice is to swallow one or two 500 mg tablets of vitamin C at the appearance of the first sign of the cold and continue the treatment by taking one to two 500 mg tablets daily. Also if you smoke you need to replace vitamin C as a lot of this is lost 1000 mg is recommended.
Try to give up or cut down you will notice a difference to your life and can prevent long term illness.
 
*Drink*
If you can't sleep and you nose is so stuffy, great olden day trick. Cut orange into slices. Whisky in hot water, cinnamon stick, squeeze of lemon juice and honey. Known as whisky Mac but with a twist and with the essential ingredients which will help you back to health. Perfect but often does the trick when you wake up.
 
*Recommended diet for Common Cold*
Abstain from solid foods and drink fruit and vegetable juices
During the acute stage of the cold, when fever is present, the patient should abstain from all solid foods and only drink fruit and vegetable juices, diluted with water.
Well-balanced diet of seeds, nuts
After the acute symptoms are over, the patient can gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet, consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits.
Avoid meat, fish, eggs and starchy foods
It is advisable to avoid meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and starchy foods.
*Other Common Cold treatments*
Sun bathe when the sun’s there of course but no longer then 30 minutes don't forget factor and to be in the shade, fresh air, deep breathing, sound sleep etc.
 
 
Tracy.