I know there isn't any magic cure for the common cold, but what are home remedies that would help the process move faster?

Vitamins: Vitamin c in good doses may shorten duration. Los avoid diet high in vegetables and fruit and. God multivitamin.

There is proven herb: While perhaps not "magic" there is an herb that has proven much more effective than placebo for the common cold, bronchitis & sinusitis, pelargonium sidoides, a geranium from south africa. This is widely available as umcka at health food stores & pharmacies. See http://naturalmedicinejournal.Net/pdf/nmj_dec09_bp.Pdf.

Common cold: Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect & mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup. Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea.. Fever/ pain – Acetaminophen / nsaid’s rest!