Some of my coworkers were talking about drinking a mix of alcohol and water when you are sick is a cure to any illness.
35% Hot Water + 60% Alcohol + 5% Honey will gain victory over cold virus. Note: It is for medicinal purpose, ‘Minnesotan Fight Against Cold’, not recommended for habitual action
Is this really true? At face value, we know that alchohol can kill germs when it is used outside of the human body. But what exactly is the internal effect? As it turns out, internally alcohol weakens the immune system and is also causes dehydration. Not to mention it also has the typical observed mental effect of making people a little bit “tipsy” or “drunk.”
Also, some cold medications have alcohol in them. The main purpose of this ingredient is indeed as a sedative, a means to help people wish their pain away, but it doesn’t help cure the illness. It’s very important that cold medication and alcohol are not taken together, because such can be a dangerous unregulated mix. So, it’s either one, or the other, but not both.
The best solution to a cold, without the use of pseudoscience: drink plenty of clear water to keep yourself hydrated, get plenty of rest, and relax: don’t get too stressed out. Exercise is a preventative measure as it helps you be more relaxed, and it also strengthens your immune system. Avoid drinking caffeine sources such as coffee because it also causes dehydration.
20181018/DuckDuckGo does alcohol fight cold viruses
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