Cold /sore throat remedy... Newbie

(Bill Pratt) #1

5 weeks on keto. My whole family got sick a week ago and I avoided it. But… Now I have it. Sore throat and chest cough. Looked in search tab and found a bunch of threads but honestly… Feel lousy and tired and didn’t want to do all the reading… Sorry everyone. Does anyone have any remedies that worked for them. For cough / sore throat that are Keto friendly? Feeling pretty lousy. Took Ibuprofen. That’s it.

(Daisy) #2

Not keto friendly, but it’s what I do, keto or not. Sometimes you have to put your health first! Spoonful of local raw honey (don’t add it to anything, just eat the spoonful). If one time doesn’t cure it (does for me almost every time), repeat a couple times a day

(Tamela Robinette) #3

Elderberry and high doses of Vitamin C! When I say high I mean to bowel tolerance. I start out with 8000 mg every hour until I get loose bowels then reduce to 3000 mgs every couple of hours. Usually 24 hours of this cures a cold/sore throat. I take elderberry all winter but will increase my dose if I feel something jumping on me. I never get a full on cold with this protocol!

(September) #4

Sudafed (the kind behind the counter that you have to sign for), ibuprofen, Throat Coat tea, lots of complaining. That’s what works for me. Get well soon!

(Carl Keller) #5

Avoid foods that cause irritation and try include things that boost your immune system. Here’s what Dr. Jockers has to say:

https://drjockers.com/sore-throat/

(Bill Pratt) #6

I decided to go to work today. I know, I know. Probably not the best decision. But I’m feeling better. I took ibuprofen and some extra vitamin C. Can’t really afford to take too much because of the side effects. I have a sales job and I’m on the road all day. Thank you everyone for the good suggestions. And the links

#7

Ginger tea. If you have a tea ball you can put some shredded or chopped fresh ginger in it and steep in hot water 5-6 mins. You can also make a big pot to feed off of all day but chopping up a ton of fresh ginger and boiling it for several minute in a pot of water, the more ginger the better. Cheap and healthy, very healthy. You can add some lemon for extra help.