With the cold season rapidly approaching, many people might start stocking up on the over the counter medicines. Others will head to the local grocery store and stock up on chicken soup. But does chicken soup actually possess healing power?

Alright, while chicken soup might not be a cure but there is some scientific proof that chicken soup can help alleviate the symptoms of a common cold. A University of Nebraska study found that chicken soup acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps speeds mucus through the nose helping to relieve congestion. Apparently, chicken soup can also help relieve stress. In Beijing, Xiwang and Weiwei used chicken soup to get over a stressful weekend. They also happen to be pandas at the Wuhan Zoo.

Some of the home remedies that my coworkers could think of were:

• Sniffing eucalyptus oil will clear sinuses

• Hot tea with lemon and honey to soothe throat

• Cold teas bags on eyes to reduce pressure and swelling

• Eating spicy foods such as Kimchi to help kill the virus

• Chamomile tea for insomnia

• Sage tea for indigestion

• 7up for upset stomach

• Lavender and mint help with headaches (like the smell of a candle, or tea)

For me, when I start to come down with a cold, I stick to chicken soup and warm lemonade. So what are some of your home remedies? Maybe you have an ancient family secret that you wouldn't mind sharing with the public?