There are a few common illnesses that can be very debilitating, and while they might not be worth the expense of visiting the doctor, it would be useful to know of some ways you can treat them. Illnesses such as the common cold, flu, sore throat and bronchitis don’t respond very well to antibiotics, and you might actually be doing more harm than good. If you’d rather not lie in bed feeling sorry for yourself and would like to know how you can get back on your feet quickly, below are four alternative cures for these common illnesses.