5 Proven Cold And Flu Remedies That Can Prevent Or Make Your Illness Vanish!
Hey y’all,
Colds seem to follow me on every vacation I ever go on! And the flu decided one year it was best to show up during my Christmas break.
Do you struggle with colds, the flu, and sinus infections showing up at the worst times?
There truly is no great time to get a cold but it seems to me sicknesses purposely chooses to make an appearance right before a big event or occasion.
I myself am just getting over a cold and because of that I wanted to share some things that you can do to actually keep from getting sick in the first place.
Yes, that’s right. Colds don’t have to be an eventuality. Doing these 5 things really quickly actually works. I have either done them myself or I have heard of other people doing them.
Finding Cold & Flu Remedies That Actually Work
Have you ever read a long list of remedies that supposedly work but there’s no anecdotal evidence on whether or not any other humans have had results with those remedies?
When I have a cold, I want to read about remedies that actual humans have tried that really do help you breath better, or shorten your cold, or get rid of them completely.
But when you start researching remedies you can’t seem to find any that you know sure worked for someone.
They just seem like they could potentially work but you’re not sure if they do.
Not with these remedies. And even if these remedies don’t make your cold completely vanish, they can greatly shorten the duration of your illness.
I also have a post about remedies that work to help relieve a stuffy nose (aren’t they the worst?) that have really worked for me. So if you’re extra miserable be sure to check that out.
What I Do Once I Find A Remedy That Truly Works
What I do is once I find a remedy that truly works for me, I write it down in my digital glowup and fitness planner & journal.
I have a section in there for a health journal and I track my illnesses, my fever readings, what remedies worked or didn’t work, the date I got sick, and any other important information I can think of.
Tracking my colds, flus, stomach upset, or period cramps helps me pinpoint why a certain issue might be happening or help me notice patterns. If my stomach hurts every time I eat a certain food, I may not make that connection on my own.
But when I record the times that I’ve had stomach issues and see “Hey, my stomach hurts every time I eat cheese”, light bulbs go off.
Then I can make changes in my diet. Doing this has been a game changer for me and it’s just one of the many things I love about my digital glow-up and fitness planner.
You can get your own copy of this digital planner by clicking here!
5 Proven Cold And Flu Remedies That Actually Work
1) Take a cold medicine, any cold medicine
There’s about a 2-hour window where if I start feeling sick, I can take cold medicine and my cold never forms.
Once my throat feels scratchy and sore or I start sniffling, I can take Sudafed once or twice, and literally the symptoms disappear. The cold medicine I’ve taken that I have seen the best results with Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe.
Oh my goodness. I used to think all cold medicine was the same. But then I got the flu and I took Tylenol Cold & Flu and found relief in minutes.
I couldn’t believe it. Now I keep it in stock in my personal pharmacy because I don’t even want to be without it.
Cold crisis averted.
2) Sambucol
Sambucol has Sambucus also known as elderberry as its active ingredient which is used to boost your immune system.
You can take Sambucol or elderberry capsules every day to boost your immune system.
However, you can also take Sambucol once you start feeling sick and take it every few hours (according to its instructions) until your symptoms are gone. Sambucol comes in chewable tablet form and syrup form.
I personally prefer the tablet form but the syrup is not horrible … just really thick. On second thought, just get the tablet form. You’ll thank me later.
3) Take your vitamins
Momma wasn’t playing when she said to take your vitamins. Yes, they make a difference.
Probably not as much of a difference after you’re sick but before you’re sick they can stave off a sore throat and stuffy nose.
Take them on a daily basis to make your immune system as strong as an ox. The best immune-boosting supplement I’ve found is called Wellness Formula. This was another lifesaver this year when I was sick for about two months in the winter.
I recommend taking this on a daily basis so you hopefully won’t get sick. You can read all of the lovely reviews for Wellness Formula here.
4) Stay hydrated
I didn’t always believe this remedy was a thing.
Then I saw a video of someone saying they had the flu and they kept drinking tons of water and their flu was gone in 2 days.
The flu can last for 2 weeks.
That is pretty incredible. They didn’t take any medicine. Why does water help? Besides water just helping almost everything water is also said to do this:
“Staying hydrated can boost your immune health too. Water helps your body produce lymph, which carries white blood cells and other immune system cells.”
5) Baking soda & Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 tsp baking soda + 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar in 6 oz of water once in the a.m. and once 1 hour before bed.
I read about this on Earth Clinic and I’m a believer. I know how amazing apple cider vinegar is.
If you don’t know the benefits of apple cider vinegar then click here and weep for you not knowing about it sooner.
Your life just might change. This remedy has anecdotal evidence that humans have used it with positive results. You can read about it here.
Bonus tip: get some rest. Getting extra sleep when you’re sick works wonders. Trust me on this.
What remedies work for you? What have you tried that knocks your cold or flu out in record time? Please help everyone and share it in the comments.
Pin This For Later Use!
