Naturopathic Remedies for My Cold

[tracyo77]

I feel like I might be coming down with a cold. My throat/ear is a bit sore and my head is getting that heavy feeling to it. What can I/should I take to fight it off besides good old viatmin C? I don't want to take anything (except maybe Tylenol if I have to) since I am breastfeeding obviously, but I want to prevent getting a full blown cold and avoid going on any kind of antibiotics too!! Any suggestions?

[Sassafras]

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[Amy_G_]

There are a lot of medications that are safe in breastfeeding, if you need to take something in particular, ask and we'll look it up for you.

Otherwise, extra rest, push fluids, chicken soup. I take airborne(watch the vitamin A amount to not go over the daily limit) at the first sign of a cold. Saline nose solution, humidifier and sleeping with your head slightly inclined will also help.

[PeacefulMom]

I love my sinus rinse! Clears out all the gunk. Won't stop you from getting sick but will help relieve your symptoms.

And there isn't anything wrong with having a cold while nursing except that you will be extra tired. You need to make sure you keep your fluids up big time too. But any antibodies you build up through this will be passed to your baby.