RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 A co-worker told me about AIRBORNE formula to help "get over" a cold quicker. It is a tablet you put in a glass of water and then you drink it (obviously). It has an orange flavor...supposed to have 17 herbs and nutrients.....Herbal Power it claims. I was feeling like crap today...sore throat, cough, etc...so I picked up some of this on the way home. Just finished my glass of it. anyway....does this stuff REALLY work. Anyone have good results or is this stuff a rip-off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Eh, its like $5. I think its worth it just for the placebo effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Eh, its like $5. I think its worth it just for the placebo effect. Yes, it is cheap. :laugh: Perhaps the placebo effect will work...I will tell myself it is working. I need to feel like drinking by about 4:30 p.m. tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Yes, it is cheap. :laugh: Perhaps the placebo effect will work...I will tell myself it is working. I need to feel like drinking by about 4:30 p.m. tomorrow. I hear that. Bloody Marys work for me too. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrumanB Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I tried it once and was still sick for like 7 days. How do you really know if it works anyhow? What if you get over your cold in 2 days after taking it. Whose to say you wouldn't have been over it in 2 days without taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_cavalierman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Everytime I go to walmart I debate on purchasing that stuff. My fiance is a teacher so she is always catching something or bringing it home for me. Keep us informed on how the stuff works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 I hear that. Bloody Marys work for me too. Seriously. Bloody Marys...hmmmm....I have some mix in my cabinet...need to make a trip to the liquor store in the morning for some vodka. :cool: I tried it once and was still sick for like 7 days. How do you really know if it works anyhow? What if you get over your cold in 2 days after taking it. Whose to say you would have been over it in 2 days without taking it. Good point. Either way...it was cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tastes Like Chicken Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I tried it once and can't say whether or not it had an impact. BUT- If you want to prevent the cold in the first place, drink tea. Iced tea, black tea, green tea. No herbal tea (doesn't have tea in it. Neither does Long Island iced tea ). Tea has some substance that increases the amount of l-arginine that your body produces. This impacts the immune system. Drinking 3 cups of tea per day, boosts your immune system something like 6-fold. It's worked for me; all my family and extended family during the holidays got sick (12+ people) while at my house- except for me. I drink tons of iced tea. Only thing is, once you're sick it doesn't work to make you better any faster. It's strictly for preventing illness. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Everytime I go to walmart I debate on purchasing that stuff.My fiance is a teacher so she is always catching something or bringing it home for me. Keep us informed on how the stuff works? my wife is a teacher....I always blame her for whatever illness I have... :laugh: I will keep the thread updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 I tried it once and can't say whether or not it had an impact. BUT-If you want to prevent the cold in the first place, drink tea. Iced tea, black tea, green tea. No herbal tea (doesn't have tea in it. Neither does Long Island iced tea ). Tea has some substance that increases the amount of l-arginine that your body produces. This impacts the immune system. Drinking 3 cups of tea per day, boosts your immune system something like 6-fold. It's worked for me; all my family and extended family during the holidays got sick (12+ people) while at my house- except for me. I drink tons of iced tea. Only thing is, once you're sick it doesn't work to make you better any faster. It's strictly for preventing illness. Hope it helps. I have a whole box of green tea unopened in the cabinet....if I had only known!!!!!!!!1 :laugh: I will open and start drinking it on a regular basis....interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Dave Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 It seems to work for me when I've taken it. I'll buy it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Man, i got a ****ing flu shot for the first time this year. Worst **** ever, i got sick for 2 weeks, TWO WEEKS!, and i NEVER stay sick for more than a day or 2. I want to go back to the place and :slap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 As far as I am aware, the only thing that has been actually shown in legitimate studies to cut down on the length and severity of colds is Zinc. Zicam nasal spray (which uses Zinc) seems to work very well, but more importantly, I know I'm not just fooling myself, because the research backs it up. My friend Ed swears by Airborne, but then he also believes that he can affect the outcome of sporting events by changing seats when things are going poorly, so take that for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Airborne and stuff like it are "homepathic." This means they basically spit in the face of modern science, and more specifically, pharmaceuticals. People swear by this ****, but I think its all placebo effect. Ain't nothin' gonna cure a cold, brotha. Take 5 whiskey shots, and call me in the morning!! WE WANT SEATTLE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I love how Airborne advertises the fact that it's invented by a second grade teacher. Now, don't get me wrong, teachers are smarter than I am and are probably more qualified to invent non-prescription medication. However, I would be more inclined to use it if it said "invented by a super special drug doctor, works for a second grade teacher". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 Airborne and stuff like it are "homepathic." This means they basically spit in the face of modern science, and more specifically, pharmaceuticals. People swear by this ****, but I think its all placebo effect.Ain't nothin' gonna cure a cold, brotha. Take 5 whiskey shots, and call me in the morning!! WE WANT SEATTLE!!! Did you just call me a homo??!! :laugh: Looks like my day will consists of Bloody Marys and whiskey shots! WE WANT SEATTLE!!! WE WANT DALLAS!!!! WE WANT GREEN BAY!!!! WE WANT NEW ENGLAND!!! :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeydont Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Cold Eze zinc tablets are good...............Ziacam but many people have complained their sesne of smell never came back (bad news) and of course Airborne which has mixed good/bad reviews from users. The best combo-Lots of cold eze, chicken soup, water and Blueberry/pomegranate juice. Actually killed my flu not just a cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I love how Airborne advertises the fact that it's invented by a second grade teacher. Now, don't get me wrong, teachers are smarter than I am and are probably more qualified to invent non-prescription medication. However, I would be more inclined to use it if it said "invented by a super special drug doctor, works for a second grade teacher". I would love to buy a drug invented by a wizard. Besides lsd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Did you just call me a homo??!! :laugh: Yeah I did....HOMO!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_cavalierman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Man, i got a ****ing flu shot for the first time this year. Worst **** ever, i got sick for 2 weeks, TWO WEEKS!, and i NEVER stay sick for more than a day or 2.I want to go back to the place and :slap: Yeah...the same thing would happen to me annually via the military. Every October I would get my mandatory flu shot and every October I would would be sick as a dog for 2 weeks just like I had the real flu. I would protest getting the shot but this is the Army so resistence was futile. The shot itself made me sick...so for 17 years I got the flu on schedule. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I've used Airborne before with great results. It works if you are just starting to get a cold and start taking Airborne right away. Once you have a full-on cold, it doesn't work as well. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsSuperBowl21 Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 DUDES I live by this stuff trust me...if your are feeling a cold coming on take it 2-3 times every 4 hours and BAM your healed ****es Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Defense Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 its a placebo-but it does taste good and kind of healthy-ish, so if it works for you, keep taking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Placebo? It has at least 3 ingredients with valid immune-boosting properties, Vitamin C, Echinacea, and L-Lysine. Also contains Vitamins A and E, and Zinc. It's not a magic bullet, but I think it certainly helps. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I have taken it before right when I felt a cold coming on and as far as I could tell, I'd still get sick, but it wasn't as severe as if I'd gone without and just used my normal crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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