I agree, going natural with everything is probably the most healthy thing one can do for themselves.

I try to go natural too, but I have prescription medication I have to take which currently has no natural alternatives. :(
But for things like colds, period cramps and other things, I don't take medicine.

The best way to get rid of a cold, I've found is to use a neti pot. It's really, really helpful, and natural! :D But it can be a pain sometimes because you have to use distilled water with the neti pot or you risk dying from brain-eating bacteria!