In a message dated 9/22/00 11:17:35 AM CST, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< Hi all.  My brother has a horrible cold.  Before he goes to the doc
for
 >antibiotics,

 Antibiotics are no good against colds. Staying in bed is the one and
 only thing to do. Head on pillow, eyes shut! If you listen to your
 body, you will hear it saying exactly this.
 This also stops the infection from spreading to other people.

 - Hans >>

here's what i do and it works for me...

drink lots of warm green tea(5 or 6 cups a day) and take 1000mg
vitamin c.
along with rest - this seems to knock out the worst of a virus in
about 3
days.