Home remedies....

ogwen · #1 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 03:35 PM

Hi, Ive been suffering all day with a sore throat as i dont have any medicine around, and find they dont really work anyway

. And it got me wondering if anyone knew of a remedy?

Can go off on a tangent of any home remedy that you find is useful for any ailment if you want

coasty · #2 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ogwen

Hi, Ive been suffering all day with a sore throat as i dont have any medicine around, and find they dont really work anyway

. And it got me wondering if anyone knew of a remedy?

Can go off on a tangent of any home remedy that you find is useful for any ailment if you want

A hot toddy is my remedy for all such problems,,,,,

Double whiskey.( pref malt

)
Two teaspoons of Honey
Juice of half a lemon
Two tablespoons of boiling water,,,
Stir well and drink,,,,

Also you can gargle with a weak solution of TCP and warm water.

This is far more effective than the hot toddy however its the hot toddy for me everytime....I sometimes have the hot toddy but without the Honey lemon and Hot water..

ogwen · #3 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by coasty

A hot toddy is my remedy for all such problems,,,,,

Double whiskey.( pref malt

)
Two teaspoons of Honey
Juice of half a lemon
Two tablespoons of boiling water,,,
Stir well and drink,,,,

Also you can gargle with a weak solution of TCP and warm water.

This is far more effective than the hot toddy however its the hot toddy for me everytime....I sometimes have the hot toddy but without the Honey lemon and Hot water..

Not too sure about the tcp.......
But the hot toddy certainly sounds tasty, er i mean beneficial...

. I'll have a try of it.

djackso · #4 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 04:19 PM

I use Manuka honey - Medibee UMF 10+.

It may be expensive, but it works for me. (Reduces Helicobacter pylori in the stomach too - added bonus!)

I take a teaspoon and swallow as slowly as I can - usually just before bed (after brushing my teeth). I'd probably have another in the morning.

But I do have a strong immune system - so the effective dosage for myself may be lower than for some people. (For example, I haven't had a cold now for several years. I have a cure for that too, but I won't ramble on.)

Meta menardi · #5 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by coasty

A hot toddy is my remedy for all such problems,,,,,

Double whiskey.( pref malt

)
Two teaspoons of Honey
Juice of half a lemon
Two tablespoons of boiling water,,,
Stir well and drink,,,,

Also you can gargle with a weak solution of TCP and warm water.

This is far more effective than the hot toddy however its the hot toddy for me everytime....I sometimes have the hot toddy but without the Honey lemon and Hot water..

And even without the sore throat?

coasty · #6 (**permalink**) 17-07-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Meta menardi

And even without the sore throat?

The sore throat just helps to ease the guilt....

Seriously the TCP gargle truly does work but tastes like s....t

Venger · #7 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 10:10 PM

A good hot curry! seems to work for me - something that gets your nose running.
Garlic is a good antibacterial as well so lots of garlic bread! (just not with the curry)

Kayleigh · #8 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Venger

A good hot curry! seems to work for me - something that gets your nose running.
Garlic is a good antibacterial as well so lots of garlic bread! (just not with the curry)

Not with the curry... in the curry)

peppermint · #9 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 10:26 PM

I read in a natural remedies book that i have that salt was good for clearing the sinuses. It said to rub some up your nose as it absobs the moisture. I told my mother in law this who was suffering from sinusitus at the time and she had a face steamer machine type thing so she put some in the bottom with the water and inhaled the steam. She said it cured the sinusitus when drugs from the doctor hadn't. Never tried it myself, but may help some of you if you ever need to try it.

Venger · #10 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Not with the curry... in the curry)

Well yes, lots of garlic in the curry, but you wouldn't want curry and garlic bread - that just wouldn't be right (you'd need a garlic nan instead)

Kayleigh · #11 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Venger

Well yes, lots of garlic in the curry, but you wouldn't want curry and garlic bread - that just wouldn't be right (you'd need a garlic nan instead)

Yep... garlic naan..
you also need lots of ginger,turmeric,fennel,cardamoms, and chillies in the curry.

deer boy · #12 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 11:25 PM

Try this curry Kayleigh & Venger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeGfU6QAEVQ

Kayleigh · #13 (**permalink**) 18-07-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by deer boy

Try this curry Kayleigh & Venger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeGfU6QAEVQ

That was funny lol

:

I grow some wicked hot chillies

lincs lass · #14 (**permalink**) 20-07-2008, 08:10 PM

I have always loved this one........

Chop a peeled onion in half (or use a whole one if you want), put brown sugar on and cover bowl with cling film and leave. Then take a spoonful or two of the juice that comes out.

MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!

witham · #15 (**permalink**) 21-07-2008, 10:41 AM

to clear the sinuses and help with post nasal drip etc I was told to crush some garlic and black peppercorns, put in the centre of a hankey or bit of kitchen roll, put corners together, twist it round to make a smallish ball and breathe in through the nose , it certainly makes me sneeze if nothing else

ogwen · #16 (**permalink**) 21-07-2008, 10:45 AM

Some interesting ideas there, though the curry only works while im eating it for me

. Id be constantly eating it and getting fat

.

Never heard of peppers helping with a cold! Mabye makes you sneeze it out

dorsettherapist · #17 (**permalink**) 21-07-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lincs lass

I have always loved this one........

Chop a peeled onion in half (or use a whole one if you want), put brown sugar on and cover bowl with cling film and leave. Then take a spoonful or two of the juice that comes out.

MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!

My gran used to swear by this recipe!! It didnt do us any harm (not sure it did us any GOOD either, mind!!!

Jez · #18 (**permalink**) 21-07-2008, 08:11 PM

Red onions being healthier!

Crystoculars · #19 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dorsettherapist

My gran used to swear by this recipe!! It didnt do us any harm (not sure it did us any GOOD either, mind!!!

A lot of Polish people I know LOVE this onion and sugar juice mixture, I don't quite know what to make of it....

shei111 · #20 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crystoculars

A lot of Polish people I know LOVE this onion and sugar juice mixture, I don't quite know what to make of it....

Not much.

shei

djackso · #21 (**permalink**) 22-07-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lincs lass

I have always loved this one........

Chop a peeled onion in half (or use a whole one if you want), put brown sugar on and cover bowl with cling film and leave. Then take a spoonful or two of the juice that comes out.

MMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!

I used to have a box of boiled sweets that were garlic flavoured (made with real garlic). If I took one when I thought I had a cold coming, it would work it's magic and the cold would never appear. When I'd run out, I developed the knack of chewing on peeled garlic cloves - neat. They burn a bit, but seem to work (but I think Vick's first defense works too - and may be more socially acceptable

).

Venger · #22 (**permalink**) 24-07-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by djackso

I used to have a box of boiled sweets that were garlic flavoured (made with real garlic). If I took one when I thought I had a cold coming, it would work it's magic and the cold would never appear. When I'd run out, I developed the knack of chewing on peeled garlic cloves - neat. They burn a bit, but seem to work (but I think Vick's first defense works too - and may be more socially acceptable

).

The other way is to peel and chop the clove in 2 or 3 and swallow with water, like taking a tablet.
Apparently it also helps deter biting flies (takes a while to build it up in your system)

djackso · #23 (**permalink**) 24-07-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Venger

The other way is to peel and chop the clove in 2 or 3 and swallow with water, like taking a tablet.
Apparently it also helps deter biting flies (takes a while to build it up in your system)

I never thought of doing that - thanks

village wench · #24 (**permalink**) 26-07-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by peppermint

I read in a natural remedies book that i have that salt was good for clearing the sinuses. It said to rub some up your nose as it absobs the moisture. I told my mother in law this who was suffering from sinusitus at the time and she had a face steamer machine type thing so she put some in the bottom with the water and inhaled the steam. She said it cured the sinusitus when drugs from the doctor hadn't. Never tried it myself, but may help some of you if you ever need to try it.

My doctor actually recommended a version of this,she told me you can pay ludicrous amounts of money for a dead sea salt nasal spray or just use a syringe full of salty water and wash out your nose,with head tipped forward or it will run down your throat.It works a treat for allergic rhinitis.