How to Fight a Cold
During cold season, it is hard to avoid catching at least one. Try these natural remedies to reduce the duration of your cold and get better faster!
1
Airborne. Take at the first sign of a cold or before going to a public place like the airport or mall during cold season. It's full with natural good stuff to fight off the virus.
2
Fluids. Drink plenty of fluids.
3
Echinacea. It has long been the top choice for herbal cold remedies.
4
Vitamin C. It boosts your immune system, reducing the severity and length of the cold. your body can only absorb between 250 mg to 500 mg a day so don't waste your vitamins by taking extra large doses.
5
Zinc. Suck on a zinc lozenge every couple of hours for a fast recovery.
6
Blow it. If your nose is running, don't keep sniffling, blow out the mucus into a Kleenex, and wash hands in soapy water afterwards.
7
Green Tea. Drink a cup every day for a healthier body.
8
Run a humidifier in the bedroom during the dry cold season.
9
Reduce stress. If you feel yourself getting sick, take a few measures to reduce added stress in your life which weakens your immune system. Your body needs rest so it can work to heal. Perhaps giving yourself a relaxing spa day will give your body the rest and relaxation it needs to get healing. *~see How to Plan a Spa Day at Home~*
10
Stay Home. Prevent spreading colds by staying home or keeping your kids home from school during a cold.
11
Pain reliever. If your cold is causing you a lot of minor aches and pains, fever or headache, take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, or Excedrine.
Tips & Warnings
Sneeze on your sleeve.
Cough on your cuff.
Wash hands to reduce spread of germs.
Rest.
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During cold season, it is hard to avoid catching at least one. Try these natural remedies to reduce the duration of your cold and get better faster!
1
Airborne. Take at the first sign of a cold or before going to a public place like the airport or mall during cold season. It's full with natural good stuff to fight off the virus.
2
Fluids. Drink plenty of fluids.
3
Echinacea. It has long been the top choice for herbal cold remedies.
4
Vitamin C. It boosts your immune system, reducing the severity and length of the cold. your body can only absorb between 250 mg to 500 mg a day so don't waste your vitamins by taking extra large doses.
5
Zinc. Suck on a zinc lozenge every couple of hours for a fast recovery.
6
Blow it. If your nose is running, don't keep sniffling, blow out the mucus into a Kleenex, and wash hands in soapy water afterwards.
7
Green Tea. Drink a cup every day for a healthier body.
8
Run a humidifier in the bedroom during the dry cold season.
9
Reduce stress. If you feel yourself getting sick, take a few measures to reduce added stress in your life which weakens your immune system. Your body needs rest so it can work to heal. Perhaps giving yourself a relaxing spa day will give your body the rest and relaxation it needs to get healing. *~see How to Plan a Spa Day at Home~*
10
Stay Home. Prevent spreading colds by staying home or keeping your kids home from school during a cold.
11
Pain reliever. If your cold is causing you a lot of minor aches and pains, fever or headache, take a pain reliever such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, or Excedrine.
Tips & Warnings
Sneeze on your sleeve.
Cough on your cuff.
Wash hands to reduce spread of germs.
Rest.
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