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Horrible cold - any effective natural remedies?

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Beachbaby1 · 12/10/2016 10:25

I'm 32 weeks and stuck in bed with a horrible cold - blocked nose, sore throat etc.

I would usually battle through it with lemsip and otravine but obviously don't want to take any of that.

I had a steam last night which offered some short relief but does anyone have any more natural remedies that actually work?

TIA

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SparrowSG · 12/10/2016 10:29

Hot water with lemon, honey and ginger, good for the sore throat.

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goodbyeyellowbrickroad · 12/10/2016 10:31

Stalin nasal spray to help clear your nose. Works wonders pregnant or not!

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goodbyeyellowbrickroad · 12/10/2016 10:32

Stalin spray???!!! Saline spray is what I meant!

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positivity123 · 12/10/2016 12:19

I'm in the same boat. I've spent hours with my head over a bowl of boiling water trying to steam it out. It's crap!
Does Netflix, blanket on sofa and crumpets count as a natural remedy as that's my other method!

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ItMustBeBedtimeSurely · 12/10/2016 12:24

Zinc. It's actually proven to be better than vitamin c.

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Beachbaby1 · 12/10/2016 12:44

Thanks for the suggestions - have directed DP to pick up supplies!

Will now also add crumpets to the list...

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