Cold and Cough Natural Remedies

I'm at the end of the pregnancy now, and I caught an unexpected cold. I have been introduced to some new remedies for healing naturally over the course of this pregnancy and prior to. I've been loving essential oils. I rub peppermint oil on my legs and feet before bed almost every night now. I've just started putting a little bit under my nose and on my lower back as well. It has been helping me with this cold. 

Another remedy I learned about during this cold has been turnips. According to Wikipedia, 

And as my Dad told me as well as boiled some for me to eat, 

Be Well, 

Suzie