Quick remedies to battle a cold?

[Emzi]

My boyfriend has been ill the past four days with a bad cold and I think he's finally given it to me. I don't feel too bad but I can feel it coming on.

Are there any quick ways to get rid of it before it takes over?

We're having a few family and friends over tomorow night for a bit of christmas party and I really don't want to be ill!

Any ideas?!

Thanks xxx

[Belfast girl]

hi emzi

when i get the cold i take echinacea (you can get it from tesco or boots or holland and barrett) and it boosts your immune system and helps you fight it better. you can also take it when you dont have a cold to stop you taking it, but you only take it for 2 weeks or so and then stop otherwise it doesn't work

I also take vit c capsules, garlic capsules, multivitamins and zinc and my colds only last 2 days now! I got one on holidays when i didn't hav all that stuff with me and it lasted over a week so i maintain they make a difference!

Read this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6231190.stm

[Emzi]

Thanks for the info hun I've actually got a cold at the minute and have had it for about 3 days now, so I think I will be trying that