Yeah - unfortunately it has to run its course! What works for me is tons of water and rest. A good night of sleep is definitely warranted here! Also, I follow the exercise philosophy - if the cold is only in my head then I get on the treadmill (at home - not at a gym where I could spread it) and try to sweat it out. If the cold is in my chest I don't try this though. I also make it a point to add extra vitamin C to my daily routine although the effectiveness is controversial in many professional eyes. Additionally, I drink hot teas with no sugar. I don't claim to be an expert but these ideas seem to work for me - whether truly physical or merely psychological. Good luck and feel better!

Hey Betty,
HOpe your feeling better by now, but if not check out a post from an Expert Susan Marque for Japanese Tea
http://www.peoplejam.com/node/3778
I've never tried it, but this lady knows what she's talking about!
beth |community coordinator | life coach |seeker of knowledge|

I usually start taking Airborne and bump up my vitamin C at the very first sign of a cold...or the first sign of someone around me with a cold. Often I can completely avoid the cold...or at least really shorten its duration. My kids won't take Airborne, but they will take First Defense, a product from a company called ChildLife (I get it at Whole Foods or the homeopathic pharmacy). When I'm out of Airborne, I'll take it, too. It tastes like a sweet tea and it works.

Stay well,
sharon

All of your advice is really helping. I still have a little cough but I'm feeling much better.