homemade remedies for cold etc

[tfs]

Does anyone have any effective remedies for this flu thats going around, basicaly something that can make you feel better?

Whenever me or the kids have a sore throat Mrs tfs make me some tea made with hot water, a little suger and ginger root.

This works wonders and helps your throat for and hour or so.

Ive told you our secret remedy, what yours?

[kilty55]

hot toddy, boiled water with sugar in it,a generous glug of whisky and a touch of fresh lemon or orange juice squuezed from the fruit in it,drink right before bed

[tfs]

My old man used to make that, he said it was good for head aches. I tried it when I was a kid, tasted pretty good too.

[andy allen]

bowl of boiling water, stick a towel over your head and breath in the steam........helps to clear your sinuses

[lucius]

Eat a couple of raw garlic cloves it will burn your mouth and no one in the house will want you near them for a couple of days, sometimes a good thing but it definitely helps.

[maniek]

vodka...as much as you can..