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colpol · 5 July 2018, 06:56 AM

Having gone about 15 years virtually cold free - 18 months ago started a new contract in a brand new/ all glass/ Air conditioned office & getting a cold now every other month. One person gets it - within a week round the whole office. Tried hand sanitizers etc but I reckon it’s sick building syndrome

Anyway got it again. In Scotland we make usually just before bed ‘a hot toddy’. Double whiskey, slice of lemon, table spoon of honey & hot water is my variation. Hopefully feel a bit better in morning. Tastes horrible till 1/2 way down the glass then changes to taste pretty good - probably when hit the whiskey

Any other ‘cures’ from around the world ???

GerardoG · 5 July 2018, 07:04 AM

Tequila. Does not fix it; but you forget about it.

Chloe&Harley · 5 July 2018, 07:40 AM

Try cold fx when someone in office has a cold

DARK_KNIGHT · 5 July 2018, 08:39 AM

Take oral Zinc.

The Libertine · 5 July 2018, 09:28 AM

While it doesn’t make the cold go away, a piping-hot bowl of chicken noodle soup makes me feel better. A lot of fluids and rest helps too.

Hope you get well soon!

AzPaul · 5 July 2018, 12:13 PM

The old adage about colds: If you take your medicine, drink plenty of fluids, stay warm, and get lots of rest, a cold should last no more than 14 days

Otherwise it'll be two weeks

SearChart · 5 July 2018, 06:00 PM

Lots of tea and sleep, I usually shake a cold in 3-4 days.

NewEnthusiast · 5 July 2018, 09:03 PM

Good choice of malt. I tend to opt for the hot toddies without the hot... take hourly as required.

ref1655 · 6 July 2018, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colpol

Any other ‘cures’ from around the world ???

try to avoid environments with recirculating air (like airplanes, AC buildings etc.).

easier said than done in today's modern world.

as for preventative measures, I try to get my vitamin C daily...via fresh citrus fruit or unsweetened orange/grapefruit juice.

the bugs are usually airborne or passed along through handling (doorknobs, public contact sites etc.) always best to wash your hands...prior to eating or rubbing eyes, touching mouth/nose et al).

stay healthy.

77T · 6 July 2018, 03:51 AM

Airborne droplet cross-infection may be the culprit.
Clean surfaces and hands is partially effective.
One of the mask options may be your only defense.

Rolex addict · 6 July 2018, 06:01 AM

Emergen-C works wonders!!!!

Burlington · 6 July 2018, 06:21 AM

Avoid AC like the plague - over dry air does increase the chance of catching various bugs etc.

Otherwise the best prevention I find is maintaining a strong immune system where possible - good diet, exercise, avoid negative stress, all that stuff. Of course easier said than done.

tudorbaja27 · 6 July 2018, 06:22 AM

Drink til you forget. Also, in Romania, we have this thing called "tuica" - same application, similar results. 40-60% alcohol, homemade, it has never failed me. Kills the germs fast and effectively

Fox red lab · 7 July 2018, 10:40 AM

1. Garlic

2. Bone broth soup to boost immunity. Take bone broth and boil and add shitake mushrooms, Celtics sea salt, 1 egg, green onions, white pepper, sesame oil.

mfer · 7 July 2018, 11:55 AM

I used to get sick once a year in the office environment. Then I had two kids in daycare. I was sick for almost 9 months straight. Since then I don’t seem to get sick anymore.....

Chewbacca · 7 July 2018, 12:34 PM

i suck lemons.

it works.

5 July 2018, 08:39 AM	#4
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Take oral Zinc. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."

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AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,901	The old adage about colds: If you take your medicine, drink plenty of fluids, stay warm, and get lots of rest, a cold should last no more than 14 days Otherwise it'll be two weeks __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

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77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Airborne droplet cross-infection may be the culprit. Clean surfaces and hands is partially effective. One of the mask options may be your only defense. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Avoid AC like the plague - over dry air does increase the chance of catching various bugs etc. Otherwise the best prevention I find is maintaining a strong immune system where possible - good diet, exercise, avoid negative stress, all that stuff. Of course easier said than done. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I used to get sick once a year in the office environment. Then I had two kids in daycare. I was sick for almost 9 months straight. Since then I don’t seem to get sick anymore..... __________________ member#3242

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GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Tequila. Does not fix it; but you forget about it.

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The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	While it doesn’t make the cold go away, a piping-hot bowl of chicken noodle soup makes me feel better. A lot of fluids and rest helps too. Hope you get well soon!

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NewEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: James Location: Great Britain Watch: Air King/Seamaster Posts: 565	Good choice of malt. I tend to opt for the hot toddies without the hot... take hourly as required.

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