Natural cold remedies may save you some money. When I get a cold, I go to a local diner that makes the best chicken soup. I get at least three servings to take care of me for the week. Even doctors will tell you that chicken soup and lots of water are two of the best remedies for a cold. In fact, hot broth of any kind or spicey food will relieve your stuffy nose because they thin out the mucous in your system.
Doctors say dairy products are another story.
They will make that stuffy cold feeling worse, so stay away from milk and cheese when you have a cold. If you've got a sore throat, gargle with warm salt water and try zinc losenges. Of course, you're supposed to rest as much as possible. If you're coughing a lot, try to sleep with your head and shoulders raised so your system can drain. Don't sleep flat on your back.