Bryan has had a cold for a few days now, so it was inevitable that I would be sick at some point. I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat just in time for the holidays.
I have friends that swear by Zicam, so I’m giving it a shot. Zicam is a cold remedy that contains zinc and is supposed to reduce the duration of the cold. I took some a few minutes ago and hope that it works!
Directions (adults and children 12 years of age and older):
- For best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue for an additional 48 hours after the symptoms subside.
- Spray 4 times in mouth at onset of symptoms. Spray on inside of cheeks, roof of mouth, and gums. Retain for 15 seconds and then swallow.
- Repeat every 3 hours.
- To avoid stomach upset, do not take on an empty stomach.
- Do not drink for 15 minutes after use. Do not eat or drink citrus fruits or juices for 30 minutes before or after use.
Some other ways I’m attempting to break this cold:
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- Drinking green tea
- Getting more sleep
- De-stressing by doing a yoga DVD
- Eating more fruits and vegetables
I can’t believe that I’m getting sick for the holidays just when I have a few days off! Instead of enjoying it I’ll be battling this cold. NO GOOD. It could be worse…. I could have a fever. Right now it’s just congestion and a sore throat. I’ll count my blessings.
*FTC: I purchased Zicam with my own money and am not receiving compensation for this mention. All opinions, as usual, are my own.
Talk to Me
- How do you get rid of a cold?
- What’s your favorite flavor of tea?
- How many times a year do you have a cold?
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love green tea, will always pick it over other ones!
i take airborne if i feel like i’m getting sick, instantly takes care of me!! try it if zicam doesn’t work.
surprisingly i haven’t been sick since 10th grade, so that was……4 years ago
airborne! I forgot about that one. I’ll have to try that one next. LOL
Feel better!
Thanks Erin. It’s absolutely terrible being sick near the holidays.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Hope you feel better soon!
thanks! just a bummer. being sick just puts me in a bad mood. i’m trying to be optimistic.
I hope you start to feel better quickly! Being sick is no fun! My husband just started coming down with a cold as well. I’m hoping that it clears up before Christmas. I think I’m going to pick him up some Zicam and see how that works. Let me know if it does anything for you please!
I felt better yesterday after taking Zicam, but I woke up this morning with a terrible sore throat again. So IDK
I got so, SO sick right before school started this year… like in the 2 days before school, I felt like DEATH! Obviously, taking a sick day wasn’t an option. Anyway, I used the Zicam tabs that dissolve on your tounge and to be honest, I wasn’t that impressed. I didn’t notice a big change AND my stomach felt all weird (and I didn’t take them on an empty stomach, just like the directions said!).
Yeah I’m thinking that Zicam might not be working either. I’m glad that it’s only a sore throat right now. The running nose hasn’t begun yet
Aww that is such a bummer, Jim is actually feeling a little under the weather too. He’s been using my vitamin C spray that I got in a bulu box. Let’s cross our fingers for speedy recoveries!
Good luck! I love Bulu box by the way 🙂
Do get better soon! A lot of my friends are sick too…take good care!
Thanks Kierston. I feel like everyone around me is getting sick. No good.
I am a big advocate of rest and tea when I feel a cold coming on. 2 weeks ago I caught one early. I stayed on the couch and drank plenty of teas for my sinuses and throat. It was mild and passed quickly.
Good call, Pamela. I’ve been drinking a lot of hot tea lately. I’m hoping the antioxidants work their magic.
So far not much of a reaction from the Zicam. I hope it will cut down the length of my cold. If it doesn’t I’m tossing it because it kind of makes my stomach a little off.