nothing is any use whatsoever at "getting rid" of a cold.
bar a powerful antiviral, and they aren't much use once the virus is in your body.

Some things relieve the symptoms. However, vitamin C and Zinc are not in that list.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:08, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

I found eating a bag of sweet chilli crisps used to make me feel a bit better when I was full of a cold

( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:10, Reply)

I'm sure it did.
It's still not actually doing much. Although chili is a fairly effective decongestant, so it's probably relieving some symptoms. but that won't change the length of time you have the cold for.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:16, Reply)

Well no it didn't cure anything
but it made me feel better for a while, it was especially useful when I was working and didn't want to feel as crappy.
( Kitty v1.0 desperately naive, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:21, Reply)

what is on the list oh mighty furry one?

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:16, Reply)

The usual. NSAIDs/painkillers. decongestants.
And generally maintaining your immune system, so staying hydrated and eating healthily.

the rest is just psychosomatic. If booze makes you feel better, drink booze. etc.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:23, Reply)

Cool,
*off to munch a cucumber*
( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Wed 20 Oct 2010, 12:29, Reply)