"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 10 Jul 2014 20:51:44 -0400, "Gus" >
> wrote:
>
>> I feel that hot salsa kicks in the immune system, somewhat. Anyone else
>> have any "home remedies"? I've been fighting off a sore throat / cold
>> last 24 hours.
>>
> No, although hot and sour soup feels wonderful in my throat and the
> chili helps clear my nose.
>
> I can make myself feel better temporarily, but there is nothing I
> consider a kick start to being cured. Some people swear by Airborne,
> my dad swore by a hot toddy (lemonade with a shot of something
> alcoholic). Hubby drinks tea with lemon. My sore throats are usually
> one of three things:
> 1. post nasal drip which is helped with a good decongestant.
> 2. a virus that settled in my throat - which nothing will help.
> 3. a bacterial infection, which antibiotics helps.
>
> I do what I can do to relieve the pain and let time take care of the
> rest.

and what I do to relieve the pain it take a sip of alcohol every couple of
hours. just a sip is all it takes.