The Weekly Question

What is the strangest cold remedy you’ve tried?

Gargling with salt water.

Corey Smith, Bradley

Steeped onions with sugar. You steep them and use the juice.

Agnes Shorette, Old Town

I would say the strangest was probably honey with vinegar.

Fernald Curtis, Milford

Irrigating your sinuses. It’s disgusting, but it helps.

Marie Lusth-Winn, Orono

Hot tea with honey and purified goat fat. It’s a Ukrainian remedy.

Barbara Murphy, Orono

Sit in the shower with a towel over your head to let the steam get in. It clears you up for about 5 minutes.

Dan LePage, Old Town

I don’t take cold medicines.

Frank Dubay, Old Town

When I get a cold, I always get a prescription from my doctor.

Mary Rustin, Milford