Simple cold and flu treatment?

I've heard of that method. I haven't had a cold in years so can't say I've ever tried it though. I've cured so many things naturally, like carpal tunnel syndrome, it's amazing. I'm working on a report right now about natural cures and remedies.

Forget the drugs folks... go natural. It works, it's cheap, and no side effects - can't get any better than that!
Jenny

Careful about calling it a cure though, or you might get in FDA/FTC trouble.
(Hence, I changed the title even though I'm not selling anything.)

I have housekeepers because I manage a hotel, not because I'm wealthy.

I'm using more vinegar and baking soda for some of the cleaning we have to do around here. Cheap and effective and natural.

Dan

Sounds interesting, will have a look at my local pharmacy..neverheard of it though.

@Jenny, would you be able to let me know when your report is ready..I'd be interested in a copy. .

If you need help with writing or proofreading, maybe I can help you too.
I wish you luck with your endeavours.

More info on Hydrogen Peroxide:

Warnings if Using Hydrogen Peroxide Orally/Internally

I've used H202 for about everything and what I can say is you need to be extremely careful. DO NOT use this stuff internally if you do not know exactly what you are doing.

When putting it in your ears, it will burn a little - a LOT if your ear is infected. It will also numb it out for awhile. It shouldn't be used often as it will just plain burn the tissue raw, but one dose one day and other a few days later.

I never used the internal treatment in full. The stuff is dangerous, and there ARE side effects. I used to put a drop to three drops in a full bottle of water to drink when I was hiking at altitude, but chose other methods for illness. I also brush my teeth with it, being very careful not to swallow.

What is a little less risky is salt water. You can make it fairly strong for ears, weak for purging sinuses and rinsing eyes. It does the same thing - annihilates germs of all kinds.

If you want to avoid colds, the best thing is to make sure you have a lot of vitamin C and Vitamin D3 (sunshine when possible) in your system. Viruses do not take well to either one, and a shortage of either one is just inviting flus and colds in.

Just to clarify for everybody else, Russ' internal use was medically supervised and given as an example of the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide.

For the cold or flu, he suggesting one treatment of three drops per ear and letting it sit in the ear for five to ten minutes before draining each ear.

I guess I got the idea of gargling on my own, and don't ingest because you want to get everything
out and away.

Although I do get a lot of sun up here, Vitamin D pills have been effective for warding off colds in the past, but long story short, I don't have any right now and my favorite source for pills is miles away. (I should look on this thing called "internet", huh? lol )

Dan

Also try Apple Cider Vinegar (organic, non-pasturized) and Oil of Oregano.

Peroxide has been used for years to help with colds and flus. But the other two suggestions I just gave have been around since the great pyramid days. So yeah, for a while.

Mark

For flu season i like using the nettle pot with salt water.

Salt is an awesome disinfectant. It's also a kick butt natural cleaner. I use it for almost everything. Shake some on your carpets and let it sit for an hour then vacuum - wow.

I normally pop a 1000mg Vitamin C tablet each day when I feel something coming on, and then continue for about a week after it has gone.