Best Home Remedies For Cold?

I have a horrible cold. Since I’m pregnant, the only medicine I can take is for coughing because decongestants can hurt the baby. I’ve been downing orange juice like crazy because everyone is telling me it will help. I haven’t slept in almost 2 days because it’s getting so bad, any good home remedies that are safe for my baby and will help get rid of my stuffy nose asap?
Thanks!

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2 Responses to “Best Home Remedies For Cold?”

  1. Inzane on January 28th, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    - increase vitamin c (fruits, fruit juices)
    - eating more garlic with your food- it will help you get over the cold faster
    - sipping tea (honey, lemon) will make your throat feel better
    - drink lot’s of water to stay hydrated
    - saltwater gargles
    It really sucks that you are staying up at night… I would try using a humidifier so you can breathe better during the night. I know it really helps. Sleep on at least two pillows to make your breathing easier.
    Also, saline nose drops are totally drug-free and will help with your stuffed nose. If you are worried that there are additives in them, I’m sure there are homemade recipes you can find online (just salt and water!) But I would just go and buy them and make sure to read the ingredients.
    I find that when I have a cold, steam inhalation works well for my stuffed nose/headache. Click this link to find out which essential oils are safe during pregnancy: http://www.naturalbloom.com/articles/aro… and add them to hot water and inhale for a few minutes. Good luck with everything!

  2. tlworkro on January 29th, 2010 at 12:58 am

    I know that its a cold and not flu, but I think these would work as well.
    I had bad flu since Thanksgiving, and couldn’t get rid of it.
    Started taking eccinacea, and took lots of it. Lots of vitamin C. Orange juice is good, but you cna’t get the 3-5 grams you need daily. Go to walmart and get 500mg pills, really cheap, and take 4-6 at a time, few times daily. vitamin C is laughed at, but it’s the body’s main defense for immune system initiation.
    Garlic pils/capsule are indeed great for cleansing blood. take about 2 grams daily.
    Don’t forget chicken soup. There’s a good reason it’s been around for thousands of years!! Plus it helps cut the phlem.
    Hot tea also, more comfort for you. Celestial seasons has great flavors at most supermarkets.
    I have found elderberry is a great herb to use when ill. It’s anti=viral and antibacterial. You can get lozenges, pills, or liquid.
    Go to local health food store. There are some great remedies for cold and flu that have been made in recent years. They might work for you. Ask a salesperson, they hve nothing to gain by selling certain items. They can give you great advice for your cold.

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