I need a natural way to get rid of a cold, i'm not so sure if i should turn to medicine yet.?!

I need a natural way to get rid of a cold, i'm not so sure if i should turn to medicine yet.?

There is only one natural cure for a cold, and that is time. Colds are caused by a virus, which must be conquered by your own immune system. There is no magic potion that will do it for you. There are things that will help make the symptoms more liveable while it runs it's course, but the overall duration will be the same no matter what you do. You can use whatever you like to help with the symptoms. Mostly, what works best is drinking plenty of liquids and rest. Hard candy works as well as cough drops for soothing the throat, hot tea with lemon or honey also helps. Steam will help make the stuffy nose ease some, and so will a humidifier or vaporizer. Plain old Vicks vapor rub on the chest and throat help as well. Otherwise, it's just a waiting game. It takes 3-4 days for the immune system to kick in, another 2-3 days for the fight to be won. You feel worse on days 3 and 4 as a rule, and gradually improve after that. Sorry, there are no miracle cures. What you chose to help with symptom control is up to you, though. A cold takes a week or so to get over, no matter what you do or don't do.