OT - cold remedy

A friend posted this on FB yesterday and I thought I would give it a go. But I started getting a cold yesterday and I so did NOT want to be sick while recouping from surgery so I figured I would try it. I didn't know why I was feeling better this morning because when I tried this concoction I was a bit loopy from pain meds. So I finally put two and two together lol but my nose is clear and I only have a slight tickle in my nose, coughing and fever is gone too.

For 3 days, once a day:
Mix 1 tablespoon of lukewarm honey with 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and consume it. I nuked the honey for just 10 seconds in the microwave.

But I thought I would pass this on to you guys.

I use Zicam spray at the first sign of a cold and find it very effective.

My cousin was a nurse in a war veterans hospital ward. The doc there used Zicam and vitamin C to prevent the spread of colds.

Sounds good red, here's another way you can adapt that recipe:

2 Green Tea Bags steeped
dash of honey, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice

Will have to try this! My 4 year old is just starting a cold and I'm due to give birth very soon. NOT good timing!!!

Zicam bothers me as well.

Glad you already feel better. Chicken soup clears my head in case of a cold. In Italy they often serve tortellini in brodo-- so delish, you can try it yourself with your favorite broth. It's warming but also light on the stomach. / Old Hat (32 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

Honey with cinnamon? I wouldn't need to have a cold to try that! How could there possibly be something good for me that tasted so good? Thanks, Sherry, if I ever get another cold I'll try that.