Top 6 cold remedies from NJ 101.5 listeners

It's cold season. Whether you have a perfectly working immune system or you have health issues, there's a good chance this year, or any year, you'll get some of the symptoms of the common cold.

Although I haven't been sick in a few years, the streak ended this weekend.

Friday night into Saturday, I came down with about every cold symptom you can imagine.

You've seen all the ads that show people hours before the big presentation battling the worst of a cold, and then magically they're better after a tablespoon.

For me, none worked. What did work was a good old-fashioned "hot toddy" recommended by my mother-in-law.

It's simple, one shot of juice from a freshly squeezed lemon, one shot of honey and one shot of bourbon. Heat for a bit and sip like tea. Tasty and helpful.

So what's your go-to cold remedy? I asked our audience and here are three more suggestions that stood out.

Hot Chocolate and Brandy

Smell the sauce from a hot order of wings

Drops of oregano oil

Vicks VapoRub to feet and put on socks

Alcohol on a Q-tip and swab your nose

Got more? Grandma's sure-fix remedy? Please hit me up on the free NJ1015 app and share.

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Spadea. Any opinions expressed are Bill's own. Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015.

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