A cold is a virus.
There is no cure for a cold virus.

All the home remedies are at best placebos

A hot cup of camomile or if you aint got tea will do.

Squish half a lemon

A tea spoon of honey

A drop of whiskey

Stir well

Makes you sweat and feel better.

I've been under the weather for a few days now, yesterday I felt like I was hit by a bus, been drinking lots of the above feeling slightly better......

Bobby. wrote on May 13^th, 2018 at 2:36pm:


And pop a couple of garlics in a glass of Ouzo. 

Bobby. wrote on May 13^th, 2018 at 3:08pm:


In some quarters it's said that a series of visits to your local Madame Lash will beat the bugs out of your system soon enough. The rubbers and leathers and the Hannibal Lecter mask are all supplied at these therapy sessions.

In Ajax's case I suggest he ask Effie to step into the role of dominatrix just for the duration of this nasty cold. If she's agreeable, Ajax and I can go as a pair ... 

A cold is a virus.
There is no cure for a cold virus.

All the home remedies are at best placebos

Bobby. wrote on May 13^th, 2018 at 2:36pm:


And pop a couple of garlics in a glass of Ouzo. 

The_Barnacle wrote on May 13^th, 2018 at 12:00pm:


It makes you sweat dingbat without expending energy....

mozzaok wrote on May 21^st, 2018 at 9:14pm:



Over 100 years ago they used to prescribe Laudanum for colds -
it contains opium.


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Gordon wrote on May 21^st, 2018 at 10:01pm:



My Grandmother was given that as a child for colds, flu & teething.
It works very well and it's only because of junkies abusing it that we can longer get proper
relief from such medical problems & pain.

The_Barnacle wrote on May 13^th, 2018 at 12:00pm:


If there was no cure for the cold virus, we would not be able to recover from the virus. Ingesting citric acid does do its bit to kill off part of the virus to give the immune system some room in building antibodies to do the rest of the recovery.

Another remedy is to take garlic and horseradish tablets.

Yes Bobby, and lots of things were simpler then, like doctors ending people's suffering by giving pain relief, and as I have mentioned before, ending the life of babies suffering massive deformities, and making up a story so the parents never knew. Some called it playing god, but the reality is there is no god, they were playing human, and exercising human compassion on a scale to be proud of.

Only found out this morning that you don't heat honey above a certain temperature. Going over 45 degree Celsius makes the honey somewhat toxic. Which surprised me as I have been having lemon and honey mixed in my tea drinks.

Johnnie wrote on May 27^th, 2018 at 5:10pm:


Don't tell Barnacle that. He thinks that nothing can kill viruses. Just rest and recovery.

At the first sign of a sniffle down a bottle of good quality OP rum, the alcohol kills any wogs, the side effect is a hangover.

The_Barnacle wrote on May 28^th, 2018 at 1:02pm:


I hope you are right. I went back to using the honey with my lemon juice in my black tea. Having articles on the internet tell you one thing does not help.

The only change in diet needed during a cold is lower sugar.

UnSubRocky wrote on Jun 1^st, 2018 at 11:48am:




Can I ask what the physiological thinking behind this is?

Gordon wrote on Jun 1^st, 2018 at 12:18pm:


You can eat fruits and vegetables, which have a natural source of sugar different from the processed stuff we have in colas, etc.

greggerypeccary wrote on Jun 1^st, 2018 at 12:21pm:


Bacteria has a breeding ground and source of food to prolong their lifespan. Blood stream gets impeded with less blood flow and makes it a little more difficult to access areas of the body that is infected. Mind does not process as quickly the subroutines of countering a virus. It is more difficult to clear the lungs of mucous with a higher glucose level.

Were you the guy that claimed that alcohol has no effect on killing viruses? 21 years of legally being able to drink alcohol, I have concluded that during a cold, you can kill off viruses *quicker* with a night of rum and colas.

The flow of blood through your veins get impeded by a more sugary blood flow. That leads to oxygen and blood having trouble accessing all parts of the body that would usually be accessed with a sugar free blood flow. Imagine how much more the body needs to work filtering and processing extraneous glucose.

And whilst the blood does not flow as easily with a higher sugar diet as does a sugar free diet, the brain needs to multitask even more with a less flow of free flowing blood making stress levels higher than usual. More stress strains the immune system, making it more difficult to function and kill off the virus.

Were you the guy that claimed that alcohol has no effect on killing viruses? 21 years of legally being able to drink alcohol, I have concluded that during a cold, you can kill off viruses *quicker* with a night of rum and colas.

well Cods- I hear you can get a pnuemonia shot so Ill be getting that for start and making my immune system stronger for 2nd- and as for the cats I want to down size and I will- I have too many and they are becoming unmanageable

oh yes agnes   do not ignore....a lot of women need vit D  and B....not sure why!

ooops   didnt mean why your body needs it..

more why we run out of it...

cods wrote on Jun 8^th, 2018 at 6:11pm:


Do you mean vitamins D(ick) and B(alls)? You are so crude cods but so honest.

Oh no, now I've done it...

Gordon wrote on Jun 8^th, 2018 at 9:02pm:


That's a topic for men's vitamin deficiencies.

Gordon wrote on Jun 8^th, 2018 at 9:26pm:


Cherries?

Gordon wrote on Jun 8^th, 2018 at 9:29pm:


I dunno if I would agree.

Does anyone else have those nights where they have vision distortions in a way that things up close look to be in the distant? Sometimes I see varying colours, like green or grey, on a light background (such as OzPol) and a numbing headache with a sensation going through the teeth. I have had this come around every year since I was a child. Going to go google this.

UnSubRocky wrote on Jun 9^th, 2018 at 12:08am:



Sounds like a migraine headache.
Is it mostly on one side of the head?

2. Distorted Vision

In addition to having to deal with the affects of blurry vision, encountering distorted vision is yet another degenerative sign of having the disease. Unlike blurred vision which entails not being able to see a clear image of an object (objects appear out of focus), distorted vision is characterized as seeing objects that abnormally appear to be warped or bent out of alignment from the shape of familiarity you usually associate them with having. The damage received by the optic nerve due to the build-up of pressure in the eye can indeed cause one to undergo this effect as one of many. If you are experiencing any signs of abnormal vision, please consult with your local ophthalmologist for possible glaucoma diagnosis and treatment to further avoid any irreparable damage to the eye. ...

... 4. Eye Pain

With glaucoma (narrow-angle in particular), blockage for the draining of the eye is created due to the narrow/closed angle of the eye canal and this creates rapid pressure build-up within the eye. In so saying, the internal eye pressure usually brings about extreme discomfort and eye pain. Being that the cornea of the eye is highly sensitive to pain, people tend to experience sensations within their eyes that may feel sharp, aching, throbbing, or even as if something foreign is in their eye. In addition to this, exposure to bright light is also known to worsen eye pain. Furthermore, pain and irritation of the eyes will cause them to appear red. ...

... 6. Sudden Visual Disturbance

Due to the fact that glaucoma is characterized as being an eye disease that occurs with no forewarning symptoms, many individuals who unknowingly have the disease will usually experience a sudden visual disturbance. This type of disturbance is describes as being the instance in which one goes from having normal vision and being able to see objects in focus, to immediately having abnormal vision in which objects become hard to see or are out of focus. People diagnosed as having the open-angle type of disease most likely experience this symptom because in contrast to that of the narrow-angle type that openly exhibits a defective eye, the eyes of those with open-angle appear to be normal.
...

... 7. Headache

It can be obviously concluded that those who have to suffer through the painful effects of optic nerve damage experience abnormal visual perspectives that tend to be accompanied by headaches. The inability to properly see out of the eyes and the consistent straining to do so can be very stressful and can make one feel lightheaded—bringing about headaches. Headaches that arise can usually be felt in the forehead above the eyes or in and around the eye region itself. Nevertheless, these occurring aches brought on by the disease will also range in pain intensity from mild, to moderate, and severe. ...

The_Barnacle wrote on Jun 9^th, 2018 at 1:04pm:


The sensation is gone now. It had a shorter lifespan this year than any other year. Normally I get that sensation of jaw numbness, headache (which I guess was to one side), slight blurred, distorted depth perception vision, and the varying of colours.

Normally, I get that feeling around the time I am either about to be ill or on the mend.

If problems persist beyond a day, I go to see a doctor. I am now more reluctant to see a doctor, as my last visit to emergency meant that I was considered a hypochondriac. A supervisor took some late night students through the wards for assessment of patients. When they got to my bed, the supervisor claimed that I took my time to get to the emergency department; that there was no signs of any problems I claimed I had; and because of my schizophrenia, would be considered non-believable for claiming that I had a medical issue.

So far, my only issue health-wise so far is that I have more trouble seeing than usual.

A recent change in diet and slightly more exercise does anyone wonders.

high blood pressure also a possibility. Change your diet, lose weight, do a bit more exercise and these health issues will magically disappear.

rhino wrote on Jun 20^th, 2018 at 2:12pm:


And get more reliable scales. The first time on the scales tonight, it said 112.7kg. Got off to do a couple more checks. The scales said 111.1kg and 111.3kg.

I am on one of those 10,000 steps weight loss program competing for CQHealth against Mackay. Competing against someone gives motivation to lose the weight. Feeling better now than for a long time.

UnSubRocky wrote on Jun 21^st, 2018 at 11:58pm:


You are competing against yourself, there are no other competitors. What anyone else does or does not do is irrelevant. You keep making excuses yet every report your health is worse. Grow a set unsub and do what you need to do. Take yourself on.

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Jun 22^nd, 2018 at 8:54am:


Well, that is actually quite true. I would have to convert my 5km walks into 5km runs for me to have any real benefit.