I am going on holiday in 3 days and of course my body decided a couple days ago to catch a cold…right before my long awaited holiday!!
Any tips on how to get rid of it asap? Speed up the recovery somehow?
I have flu/cold medicine with paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine hydrochloride, however I have stopped taking it after 2 doses (of two capsules each) so I can allow my body to do what it needs with no obstruction before I go away…
I am resting (sleeping until I feel rested. I have free days before the holiday so can sleep as much as I need), eating light meals, plenty of drinks and soothers for the dry/sore throat
Does taking medicine to relieve symptoms prolong the actual healing process? Or am I suffering for no reason right now?
Please, any help is appreciated, I’m desperate here 🙏🙏
I’ve found that sweating like mad helps clear the cold faster. Like put on a ton of jumpers and go for a brisk walk. Or sleep with way too many blankets. DRINK A LOT OF WATER!
Slightly worse advice: get drunk before going to bed (that’s one of the things that make me sweat).