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pkafka
12-02-2009, 09:36 AM
Since cutting out sugars, I am much healthier. I rarely get sick. Unfortunately, I am currently coming down with something.

When I used to feel a cold coming on, I would consume absurd amounts of juice (high in vitamin c), however, I am now aware of the ill effects that sugar can have on the immune system. And personally, I think that juice does a lot more harm to a cold than it solves.

Does anyone have a primal cold remedy? As of now, I am just drinking a lot of green tea.

-pk
BarbeyGirl
12-02-2009, 09:43 AM
My favorite cold medicine:

Big mug of hot water with a couple Tbs lemon juice, slices of fresh ginger, 1 tsp honey (optional), and a pinch of cayenne. Helps with congestion and sore throat.
pkafka
12-02-2009, 10:15 AM
Barbey - Thanks thanks. Going to go get some fresh ginger this afternoon. I had forgotten how much I like cooking with it too! maybe Ill steam some sea bass in ginger tonight...

-pk
klcarbaugh
12-02-2009, 08:50 PM
http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/miscellaneous/a-cure-for-the-common-cold/
Never tried it myself but it sounds convincing with those trials to back it up.

I NEVER get sick now either. I haven't been sick even once this year and that is a miraculous thing since I used to have severe infections every season, plus about four of five colds. I am also living in a "tight knit community" (gross dorm) for the first time and my roommate has been sick three times since living here!
pkafka
12-02-2009, 10:04 PM
http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/miscellaneous/a-cure-for-the-common-cold/
Never tried it myself but it sounds convincing with those trials to back it up.

I NEVER get sick now either. I haven't been sick even once this year and that is a miraculous thing since I used to have severe infections every season, plus about four of five colds. I am also living in a "tight knit community" (gross dorm) for the first time and my roommate has been sick three times since living here!

Thanks for this link klcarbaugh... If I still feel a bit off, I'll try it.

Otherwise - Barbey inspired me to make THIS (http://theprimaltribe.com/showthread.php/73-Chicken-Soup-Recipe-Cold-Remedy?p=448#post448). It turned out very nice, and I feel better already.

-pk