Home Remedies for Harsh Winter Colds

Tis' the season for snuffly noses, sore throats, Kleenex and hand sanitizer! Do you have any home remedies for our symptoms? We found some you might be able to use!

Let me preface this information by saying I AM NOT a doctor and you should always check with your before starting any treatments . . . . this should be common sense but in this day and age I figured I'd better clarify before someone sues me.

Seems to me everyone has one symptom or another these days and with the cold weather finally creepin' in it's only going to get worse.

Here's some home remedies I have used and some new ones I found for various ailments:

• Chocolate for your Cough-A compound found in cocoa has been shown to reduce cough symptoms in a new study. But you have to take it twice a day for two weeks.
• Plenty of Water or Juice to break up your congestion-Plus it will prevent dehydration and keep your throat moist. Your mother's chicken soup might help too!
• Stay Warm-Cold air wont cause a cold but you'll feel more comfortable if you stay indoors and keep covered, especially if you have a fever
• Garlic Tea-According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the symptoms of people who had colds "dissipated more quickly among those receiving garlic"
• Maintain a positive attitude-May sound silly but researchers suggest that a positive I-can-beat-this-cold attitude may bolster the immune system while you fight a cold and staying upbeat certainly won't make your cold worse.
• Nasal Irrigation-I love this option the most! A Netty Pot is a great way to irrigate your nose. Salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose.
• Mentholatum on your feet-This one may sound strange too but it's worked every time I've done it. All you have to do is rub a light coat of Mentholatum on the soles of your feet then cover then with socks before bed. In the morning you will feel better.

Do you have any old wives tales or house hold cold remedies for us? Post em below so we can share them with our listeners!