Having a Cold in the Apocalypse Would Be Awful. These Natural Remedies Might Help.

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I’ve realized that even having the common cold would be DANG AWFUL during an apocalypse or after. But no one really talks about that.

I even googled it. Nope, nothing. So let me say, once and for all, that having a cold in the apocalypse would be AWFUL.

Here are some other natural cold remedies that might work well in a post-apocalyptic world:

• Alcohol and honey. This was recommended to me SO many times. I think it counts as a “natural” treatment.

• Lemon and honey. This can also help a sore throat and cough.

• Drink lots of water. A life straw could help if you weren’t sure if the water was OK.

• Chicken soup. Probably not too hard to make in a post-apocalyptic world.

• Steam, steam, steam. Put a pot of water over a fire and hang your head over the steam.

• Gargle warm salt water.

• Stock up on ibuprofen, Dayquil and Nyquil. But remember: if you’re in the U.S., you can only get the good decongestant behind the counter.

• To suppress a dry cough at night, Holistic Health suggests California poppy, valerian root, thyme, mullein, or red clover.

• For a headache, try lavender, basil, or peppermint scents.

• Some people swear by eating garlic, so if you’re growing that in your post-apoc back yard, you can give that a try too.

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