Here's how to fight mild cold symptoms with homemade remedies. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel first!br br 1. To alleviate earache, fill a sock with salt, heat it in a pan for four to six minutes, and place it on the ear causing you trouble.br br 2. To make your own cough drops, first mix sugar, half a cup of water, some lemon, honey, cloves and ginger in a pot. Leave the mixture to simmer for 20 minutes. Then create individual drops on a piece of baking parchment before sprinkling icing sugar on top and leaving them to cool.