{"id":671025,"date":"2022-08-26T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=671025"},"modified":"2022-08-26T15:44:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T14:44:50","slug":"7-interesting-ways-the-internet-says-you-can-relieve-a-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/7-interesting-ways-the-internet-says-you-can-relieve-a-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Interesting Ways The Internet Says You Can Relieve A Cold!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>7 Interesting Ways The Internet Says You Can Relieve A Cold!<\/h3>\n<h3>We Looked At The Weirdest Cold Remedies In The Online World&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>As searches in the past week have risen for &#8216;why do I get so manycolds&#8217; has increased by 180%, according to Google Trends Data (true of July 2022), the common cold continues to bug people all year round, including the summer months.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the top viral ways:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1) Take some Thyme [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@life.with.iris.king\/video\/7042085502140321030?amp%3Bis_from_webapp=v1&amp;amp%3Blang=en&amp;amp%3Bq=get%20rid%20of%20a%20col&amp;amp%3Bt=1657809521303&amp;is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;item_id=7042085502140321030\">1<\/a>] &#8211; 1.4 Million Likes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A viral TikTok video suggests Thyme can expectorate excess mucous and help to clear nasal passageways. Firstly, pour boiling water into a<br \/>\nbowl, add 2 tbsp of dried thyme, cover head with towel and breathe for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@life.with.iris.king\/video\/7042085502140321030\" data-video-id=\"7042085502140321030\">\n<section><a title=\"@life.with.iris.king\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@life.with.iris.king?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@life.with.iris.king<\/a> Here\u2019s a great remedy for a cold! <a title=\"howtomakeanherbalnasalsteam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/howtomakeanherbalnasalsteam?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#howtomakeanherbalnasalsteam<\/a> <a title=\"herbs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/herbs?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#herbs<\/a> <a title=\"health\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/health?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#health<\/a> <a title=\"learntok\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/learntok?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#learntok<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Funny Song - Cavendish Music\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Funny-Song-6732536571318257666?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Funny Song &#8211; Cavendish Music<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>2) Boil some red onion to drink [<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mattgourmetkitchen\/video\/7007559401645149446?amp%3Bis_from_webapp=v1&amp;amp%3Blang=en&amp;amp%3Bq=mattgourmetkitchen&amp;amp%3Bt=1658149728027&amp;is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;item_id=7007559401645149446\">2<\/a><\/span><\/span>]- 1.4 Million Plays<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This viral video suggests drinking this concoction every morning or before you go to bed to get rid of a cold. It includes 2 cups of water, 8 slices of ginger, half a red onion 6 slices of lemon, 1<br \/>\nteaspoon of apple cider vinegar and boil for 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3) Spray cod in your mouth [<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_QNfMpf_2BU\">3<\/a><\/span><\/span>] &#8211; 3.95 Million Following \/ 31,616 Views<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Okay, more specifically, ColdZyme which utilises enzymes found in deep sea cod in its mouth spray. On his popular YouTube channel, Wayne Goss, also known as GossMakeupArtist, shared the product in his video.<br \/>\nHe said _&#8217;It&#8217;s been almost 3 years since I&#8217;ve had a full-blown cold. And I&#8217;ll tell you what I use to not have a cold. Any time I feel a tickle I use this product and it gets rid of anything &#8211; I haven&#8217;t been sick for nearly 3 years with a cold.&#8217;_<\/p>\n<p><strong>4) Suck on a lemon [<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@onlyjayus\/video\/7018302828909300997?amp%3Bis_from_webapp=v1&amp;amp%3Blang=en&amp;amp%3Bq=get%20rid%20of%20a%20col&amp;amp%3Bt=1657809521303&amp;is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;item_id=7018302828909300997\">4<\/a><\/span><\/span>]- 386K Likes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another TikTok user says to pour salt and pepper onto a lemon wedge and then suck on the lemon, if you have a really bad cough. Other tips include pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth and placing<br \/>\nyour thumb on your third eye for a few minutes to give some relief.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5) Release congestion with a spoon [<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@medical_acupuncture\/video\/7074446338678590763?is_from_webapp=v1&amp;item_id=7074446338678590763\">5<\/a><\/span><\/span>] &#8211; 88.7K Views<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This technique comes from Chinese medicine, using a &#8216;scraping&#8217; method and a gua shua in a scraping motion on the top of your back, your chest and throat. The woman in the viral video says that any smooth,<br \/>\nround surface can be used, such as a spoon! The idea is that this technique helps to break up the mucous, losening it up in order to get rid of the congestion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6) Massage your fingers [<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@medical_acupuncture\/video\/7074446338678590763?is_from_webapp=v1&amp;item_id=7074446338678590763\">5<\/a><\/span><\/span>]- 72K Likes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A palm reader\/palmist on TikTok says to help soothe a sore throat you can press on your thumbs in the same spot repetitively, whilst applying gentle pressure to each of your fingers can help relieve sinus congestion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7) Eat a spoonful of butter and garlic [<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@americanfille\/video\/6991770004647709957?amp%3Bis_from_webapp=v1&amp;amp%3Blang=en&amp;amp%3Bq=get%20rid%20of%20a%20col&amp;amp%3Bt=1657809521303&amp;is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1&amp;item_id=6991770004647709957\">6<\/a><\/span><\/span>]- 17.1K Likes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This TikTok cold-remedy suggests eating a spoonful of ingredients including one clove of garlic, melted butter and sugar. The user says, it seems gross, but it works every time.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re aware of your early signs of a cold virus (e.g. scratchy throat), then the best cure is prevention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ColdZyme\u00ae<\/strong> (20ml) \u00a317.50, and ColdZyme\u00ae (7ml) \u00a310.99. Available from Amazon, Boots and pharmacies nationwide._ColdZyme\u00ae works by capturing the virus where it first starts to multiply.<br \/>\nColdZyme\u00ae forms a protective barrier, deactivating the viruses. It should be used every second hour, up to 6 times daily, until symptoms are relieved. ColdZyme\u00ae is suitable for adults and children over 4<br \/>\nyears and has a pleasant menthol flavour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Interesting Ways The Internet Says You Can Relieve A Cold! We Looked At The Weirdest Cold Remedies In The Online World&#8230; As searches in the past week have risen for &#8216;why do I get so manycolds&#8217; has increased by 180%, according to Google Trends Data (true of July 2022), the common cold continues to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":671026,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-671025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ulster-rugby"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671025","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=671025"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671025\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":671027,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/671025\/revisions\/671027"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/671026"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=671025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=671025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=671025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}