Garlic?! New Jersey Reveals Their Go-To Cold Remedies

Cold and flu season is here, and it feels like just about everyone knows someone fighting off some nasty bug.

While out and about in New Jersey, you're probably hearing a lot of coughing, sniffling, sneezing, and voices that sound a little scratchy. I've been dealing with it myself!

My voice has been hoarse for more than a week now, and I can't seem to shake it.

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Of course, it's always best to go see a doctor, which I did, but when it comes to a cold, no antibiotic is going to magically make you feel better.

I was talking with a friend who told me he chews on garlic when he has a cold!

Yes, GARLIC!

He said it's a great home remedy because garlic has anti-inflammatory properties.

It got me thinking about other home remedies that you swear by that may have been passed on for generations in your family, or something you heard of from a friend, that actually seemed to work.

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On several social media platforms, I asked for more suggestions and got a lot of great responses, from homemade chicken noodle soup to more people saying garlic is the answer!

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What Natural Remedies Are New Jerseyans Using This Cold And Flu Season?

Here's what people had to say...

"Homemade chicken noodle soup."

"Raw garlic helps with a sore throat and a cold for sure."

"Tea and honey."

"Wonton soup."

"Hot water with lemon, ginger, sea salt, raw honey, cinnamon, and fresh-squeezed orange."

"A saline spray and gargle with warm water & salt."

"Hot green tea with lemon, ground clove & honey."

"Soak onions in honey overnight. Strain the honey." 

"Fresh garlic cloves with organic honey."

Honey and garlic seem to be the common theme, but I'm all for the homemade chicken noodle soup. That's always my favorite!!