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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 27 Nov 2018

    I've got a cold and am feeling shitty, so as usual I feel like ruining things. Here's some common home remedies that are not well supported by evidence for colds: 1. Garlic 2. Ginger 3. Echinacea 4. Honey 5. Elderberry syrup 6. Saltwater gargle 7. Most other home remedies

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      1. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 27 Nov 2018

        Some things that DO have (reasonably) good evidence for reducing the severity/length of colds (a tiny bit!) - BUT NOT PREVENTING THEM: 1. High-dose vitamin C 2. Zinc supplements

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      2. Amy Coopes‏Verified account @coopesdetat 27 Nov 2018
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        I thought there was evidence for honey as an anti-tussive, esp for paeds?

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      3. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 27 Nov 2018
        Replying to @coopesdetat

        I thought something similar, but I've been unable to find anything solid. Cochrane says may or may not but evidence is not of good quality, so I included in the list!

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      2. David Wakeham  💊 💩 🔬 👨🏻‍💻 🏳️‍🌈‏ @wakehamAMR 27 Nov 2018
        Replying to @GidMK

        What if one was to add a quantum amount of a homeopathic preparation of 🥬 as a catalyst?

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      3. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 27 Nov 2018
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        pic.twitter.com/Fd7DTBQAdA

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      1. RyanRejoice‏ @sonicshifts 27 Nov 2018
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        Try meditation it improves your immune system.

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      2. Dr. Fiona Mattatall‏ @FionaMattatall 27 Nov 2018
        Replying to @GidMK

        ... although #2, #4, and #5 mix nicely with an artisanal gin 🤔pic.twitter.com/vUQPSH7vEJ

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      3. Michael Salbeck  💉 💉 @IsAutonomous@chaos.social‏ @IsAutonomous 27 Nov 2018
        Replying to @FionaMattatall @GidMK

        Exactly! 🍸

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      2. Carolyn Parsons  🇦🇴 🇵🇹 🇺🇸 🏳️‍🌈 🖌 🐄 🔬‏ @Bongoangola 27 Nov 2018
        Replying to @GidMK

        At least ginger and honey taste good as tea. I have simmered ginger slices, a stick of cinnamon, some whole cloves, and lemon juice with some water. Drinking that with honey is delicious and soothing.

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      3. Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK 27 Nov 2018
        Replying to @Bongoangola

        Very true. I always drink honey/ginger/lemon tea when I have a cold even though it may do nothing. Still tastes great!

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