A cold results from the presence of waste matter in the body. What is commonly called a cold is the process of eliminating this waste, largely through the nostrils.
Had you not been clogged with waste matter, you would never have put Nature to this extra job of house cleaning that brings with it a characteristic soreness, hoarseness, sneezing, spitting, and general exodus of phlegm. This is not alarming. When Nature has finished, you will scarcely recognize your body or its bright, new “feel.” Do not try to obstruct Nature by checking the cold. Rather aid her efforts by drinking lemon juice, eating bulky, coarse salads, and by getting plenty of rest.
Why humans catch cold any more than a rabbit does, a dog does or a gopher? Humans pamper their bodies by wearing heavy clothes that make the body as tender as a house-plant, and consequently subject to periodic colds. If there are no wearing of any clothes, then there is no slaves to temperature changes, because the skin would soon learn to perform its natural function of thermostat for the body, the pores opening in warmth, and closing in chilly weather. In all events, man should wear as few clothes, and as simple ones, as possible.
As to cure, take only liquids for a couple of days. Stop eating solids until the phlegm has come out. Take hot water and honey, or hot water with garlic and honey.
