I don't want to get sick!

Maleldil's daughter · 12-19-2019, 11:31 AM

Ds woke up this morning with sore throat and headache. I am not feeling sick but there's this roughness in the back of my throat. I don't want anyone to be sick for Christmas!
What's your go-to to stop a cold in its tracks?

Aerynne · 12-19-2019, 11:35 AM

Right at the beginning I can usually stop it in its tracks with a cayenne hot shower. Take 15 drops of cayenne extract (or just some hot sauce) and put it in some water and drink it. Take the hottest shower you can stand and then take more cayenne when you get out. Bundle up and try to take it easy the rest of the day.

SewingGreenMama · 12-19-2019, 12:13 PM

Fire cider
I'll roughly chop raw garlic and throw into the back of my throat and swallow with cold water several times a day.
Elderberry syrup
Look into high doses of vitamin c
Up vitamin d and b

Consider making goot for you sick kid.

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charla · 12-19-2019, 12:55 PM

If you think it is the flu, start oscillococcinum right away. Also colloidal silver is great for throats. I second the elderberry, vitamin c and vitamin d. Drink lots of fluids to flush it out.

RealLifeMama · 12-19-2019, 01:37 PM

Thieves oil rolled on my throat, elderberry syrup, and tons and tons of water and hot tea. Gypsy cold care by Yogi is my favorite

Maleldil's daughter · 12-19-2019, 07:00 PM

I don't think it's the flu. Thankfully it seems rather mild. I am out of Vit C so I'm glad to get some other ideas.

graciousmomma · 12-19-2019, 09:07 PM

I have been warding off illnesses the last couple of months by taking 10,000 IU of vitamin d3 every day when I feel like I am fighting something off, and 5,000 IU on the days I feel fine. Plus taking this supplement on top of that https://www.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-D...6814681&sr=8-5

I have literally had people cough in my face, and this combo seems to be keeping it at bay. I have added some elderberry syrup on top of that when it seemed like my body needed even more of a boost.

KarenBoo · 12-19-2019, 09:12 PM

When I feel that "feeling," I usually take a capsule of Echinacea and a capsule of whole food Vit C every hour. That usually stops it in its tracks. Usually the second day, I reduce it to every other hour, and then if it has continued to stay gone, I reduce it to 4x daily the next day.

That said, sometimes I get that "feeling" right before bed, and then I don't wake up and do the hourly thing, and it's too late by the next morning.

Quiteria · 12-20-2019, 01:13 AM

If you can gargle without swallowing any...

Gargle with the hottest, saltiest water you can, as frequently as you can, until your throat feels normal.

You can also gargle with DILUTED hydrogen peroxide. Do NOT use full strength...it will make things worse.* Add at least an equal amount of water to be safe. I prefer to water it down weaker than that...about a half cup of water with only a capful of peroxide. It's nasty enough at that strength...be prepared to rinse with a lot of plain water afterward trying to get rid of the bubbles.

But it kills some of the germs not susceptible to salt water, so it's worth it. Oragel also makes a peroxide-based mouthwash for canker sores that is at the right strength for this.

Do not mix those together. Just alternate between them on different trips to the bathroom, or at least rinse well between them.

That usually prevents or cures most sore throats, esp. starting early. I've only twice had it be too severe to work, in all the 20+ years I've gargled, even though I'm really susceptible with allergies and sinus issues and such. If you catch it early enough, it will stop the whole cold from settling in most of the time...if the germs have already spread elsewhere, it will at least knock out the sore throat symptoms in less than a day.

Pragmatist · 12-20-2019, 08:57 AM

Raw garlic has always worked well for me. I just take a clove, chop it up into small enough pieces to swallow easily and take it with a glass of water.

I also take Vitamin C and Vitamin D.

BestLaidPlans · 12-20-2019, 11:30 AM

Subbing for when I need this. Thank you, everyone!

2sunshines · 12-21-2019, 04:59 PM

run outside.

srsly. I started running about 10 years ago. Every time I feel sick coming on a good run outside kicks its butt.

I imagine any sort of good strong exericse has a similar impact.

12-19-2019, 11:31 AM	#1
Maleldil's daughter Rose Bouquet Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 831	I don't want to get sick! Ds woke up this morning with sore throat and headache. I am not feeling sick but there's this roughness in the back of my throat. I don't want anyone to be sick for Christmas! What's your go-to to stop a cold in its tracks? __________________ Karen Wifey to the Husby 9/6/2006 Mama to The Littlest Man in all the Land 5/31/2012 and The Littlest Girl in all the World 1/28/2016 Counseling is like cleaning out your fridge. Mostly it's rearranging things so they make more sense. Now and then you come across some really nasty thing that's been stuck in the back way too long.

12-19-2019, 11:35 AM	#2
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: I don't want to get sick! Right at the beginning I can usually stop it in its tracks with a cayenne hot shower. Take 15 drops of cayenne extract (or just some hot sauce) and put it in some water and drink it. Take the hottest shower you can stand and then take more cayenne when you get out. Bundle up and try to take it easy the rest of the day. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

12-19-2019, 12:13 PM	#3
SewingGreenMama Rose Trellis Deuteronomy 11:19 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,052	Re: I don't want to get sick! Fire cider I'll roughly chop raw garlic and throw into the back of my throat and swallow with cold water several times a day. Elderberry syrup Look into high doses of vitamin c Up vitamin d and b Consider making goot for you sick kid. Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk __________________ "Reflections like these lead one to spare the rod ... purely because it is not easy to find a punishment that does not defeat it's own ends." -Charlotte Mason Parents and Children pg. 171 "If punishment were necessarily reformative, and able to cure us all of those 'sins we have a mind to,' why, the world would be a very good world;" -Charlotte Mason, Parents and Children pg. 172 W&C 8/4/06; G 15yo , M 11yo , S 8/29/13 , V 8yo , Baby 2yo

12-19-2019, 12:55 PM	#4
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,668	Re: I don't want to get sick! If you think it is the flu, start oscillococcinum right away. Also colloidal silver is great for throats. I second the elderberry, vitamin c and vitamin d. Drink lots of fluids to flush it out. __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 31 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

12-19-2019, 01:37 PM	#5
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: I don't want to get sick! Thieves oil rolled on my throat, elderberry syrup, and tons and tons of water and hot tea. Gypsy cold care by Yogi is my favorite __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

12-19-2019, 07:00 PM	#6
Maleldil's daughter Rose Bouquet Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 831	Re: I don't want to get sick! I don't think it's the flu. Thankfully it seems rather mild. I am out of Vit C so I'm glad to get some other ideas. __________________ Karen Wifey to the Husby 9/6/2006 Mama to The Littlest Man in all the Land 5/31/2012 and The Littlest Girl in all the World 1/28/2016 Counseling is like cleaning out your fridge. Mostly it's rearranging things so they make more sense. Now and then you come across some really nasty thing that's been stuck in the back way too long.

12-19-2019, 09:07 PM	#7
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,074	Re: I don't want to get sick! I have been warding off illnesses the last couple of months by taking 10,000 IU of vitamin d3 every day when I feel like I am fighting something off, and 5,000 IU on the days I feel fine. Plus taking this supplement on top of that https://www.amazon.com/Nutribiotic-D...6814681&sr=8-5 I have literally had people cough in my face, and this combo seems to be keeping it at bay. I have added some elderberry syrup on top of that when it seemed like my body needed even more of a boost. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

12-19-2019, 09:12 PM	#8
KarenBoo Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central FL Posts: 6,022	Re: I don't want to get sick! When I feel that "feeling," I usually take a capsule of Echinacea and a capsule of whole food Vit C every hour. That usually stops it in its tracks. Usually the second day, I reduce it to every other hour, and then if it has continued to stay gone, I reduce it to 4x daily the next day. That said, sometimes I get that "feeling" right before bed, and then I don't wake up and do the hourly thing, and it's too late by the next morning. __________________ Married to DH for 29 years! Mama to very sweet DD1 "Kitten" 5/03 and our very sweet DD2 "Monkey" 1/08 crunchy, homeschooling, and focused on healing with diet, homeopathy, and QRI cold laser reflex integration

12-20-2019, 01:13 AM	#9
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: I don't want to get sick! If you can gargle without swallowing any... Gargle with the hottest, saltiest water you can, as frequently as you can, until your throat feels normal. You can also gargle with DILUTED hydrogen peroxide. Do NOT use full strength...it will make things worse.* Add at least an equal amount of water to be safe. I prefer to water it down weaker than that...about a half cup of water with only a capful of peroxide. It's nasty enough at that strength...be prepared to rinse with a lot of plain water afterward trying to get rid of the bubbles. But it kills some of the germs not susceptible to salt water, so it's worth it. Oragel also makes a peroxide-based mouthwash for canker sores that is at the right strength for this. Do not mix those together. Just alternate between them on different trips to the bathroom, or at least rinse well between them. That usually prevents or cures most sore throats, esp. starting early. I've only twice had it be too severe to work, in all the 20+ years I've gargled, even though I'm really susceptible with allergies and sinus issues and such. If you catch it early enough, it will stop the whole cold from settling in most of the time...if the germs have already spread elsewhere, it will at least knock out the sore throat symptoms in less than a day. __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg. Last edited by Quiteria; 12-22-2019 at 01:11 AM.

12-20-2019, 08:57 AM	#10
Pragmatist Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,924	Re: I don't want to get sick! Raw garlic has always worked well for me. I just take a clove, chop it up into small enough pieces to swallow easily and take it with a glass of water. I also take Vitamin C and Vitamin D. __________________ Sara (ISTJ) married to V since 7/99 Strawberry Shortcake- 3/07 Huckleberry Pie- 9/11

12-20-2019, 11:30 AM	#11
BestLaidPlans Rose Trellis What was I… eh, scrap it. I'm taking a nap. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Here, there, and yonder Posts: 2,232	Re: I don't want to get sick! Subbing for when I need this. Thank you, everyone! __________________ Mom to my 7 sillies 5 girls 2 boys 4 of my 7 are teens - now 5 are teens! 5 of my 7 have special needs “Motherhood is heaven and hell, hard and holy.” -quote from Rachel Nielson

12-21-2019, 04:59 PM	#12
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: I don't want to get sick! run outside. srsly. I started running about 10 years ago. Every time I feel sick coming on a good run outside kicks its butt. I imagine any sort of good strong exericse has a similar impact. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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