Help - natural cold remedies

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21/10/2009 at 10:35
hi ladies
I've been struck down with the dreaded cold/flu and have an awlful cough with it that is really hurting my chest.

obviously I can't take cough medicine and although I know we can take paracetemol I'd still like to steer clear if I can.

Does anyone have any natural flu/cold remedies safe for a pregnant lady? I've been drinking hot water with lemon in like its going out of fashion but wondered if there was anything else to make me feel better - feel absolutely terrible (and the morning sickness on top doesn't help!!)

xx
21/10/2009 at 10:38
Boil up some full-sugar clear lemonade (1.5 mugfuls) with a lemon cut in half, an inch of fresh ginger root chopped or finely grated, and a handful or fresh basil leaves, torn up. Simmer it for 15 minutes, then strain, squishing the lemons to get the juicy bits out! Stir in enough honey (manuka for preference but ordinary will do fine) to sweeten and drink hot.

The ginger should help with the morning sickness too, bonus!
21/10/2009 at 10:42
i swear by hot lemon and honey and gargling with whisky has always sorted out a sore throat or cough

xx
21/10/2009 at 10:43
and sucking barley sugars

HJS Platinum member
21/10/2009 at 10:43
Drink as much Orange Juice as you can cope with the Vitiam C should help!

But if it is really bad then Paracetemol - Don't suffer

HJS
21/10/2009 at 10:55
I went to the docs in really early pregnancy with the worst cold I have ever had. I couldn't hear for about 2 weeks I was so bunged up and in pain. She gave me euculyptus crystals to put into hot water to inhale the steam.

If you are feeling bunged up that could help.

Like HJS said though paracetomal really is fine to take. The only reason we can take it is because it doesn't cross the placenta so you can take it knowing baby will not be affected by it at all!!

I have hot orange squash when I am feeling rough and lots of ice cream for a sore throat!
21/10/2009 at 10:57
hot honey and lemon for the cold (mixed to taste with hot water). and a spoonful of honey for the cough or if you can get hold of it a sponnful of rosehip syrup.
21/10/2009 at 11:06
Olbas oil is really good! Put a couple of drops in boiling water and inhale - its a life saver!

Em x
21/10/2009 at 11:33
thanks Ladies - lots of good ideas there, I think I like the ice cream the best!!
I bought honey yesterday just wasn't sure what to do with it!! I've got vapour rub too for my chest and I'm going to put some in a bowl of hot water and inhale.
Think I need to lay off the fruit juice a bit though as its given me an upset tummy!
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