It cause inflammation of the mucous membranes, and symptoms like sneezing, sore throat and coughing.
Colds go for the upper respiratory tract. Over 200 different viruses can cause a cold. These include rhino virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and the flu.
Over the counter medications may be able to help you prevent either one getting worse. However, doctors say that helping yourself to fight them naturally can also lessen your risk of contracting a cold or flu, plus speed up recovery. Here's how:
Over the counter medications may be able to help you prevent either one getting worse. However, doctors say that helping yourself to fight them naturally can also lessen your risk of contracting a cold or flu, plus speed up recovery. Here's how:
GET FRESH!
Eating fresh fruits, vegetables and wholesome foods packaged with vitamins A, B6, C and E and the minerals zinc, iron, copper and selenium is the first step to optimum health. During the cold and fly season, up your vitamin C dosage. If you're infected, studies show that together with medication, vitamin C's powerful antioxidants can reduce the symptoms and duration of the flu.
Eating fresh fruits, vegetables and wholesome foods packaged with vitamins A, B6, C and E and the minerals zinc, iron, copper and selenium is the first step to optimum health. During the cold and fly season, up your vitamin C dosage. If you're infected, studies show that together with medication, vitamin C's powerful antioxidants can reduce the symptoms and duration of the flu.
TEA
A Harvard University study showed that people who drank 5 cups of black tea a day for 10 weeks had 10 times higher levels of the cold-and virus-fighting chemical interferon than those who didn't drink tea. Chinese black teas including Lapsang souchong and Keemun. Indian and Sri Lanka black teas include Ceylon, Darjeeling and Nilgiri.
A Harvard University study showed that people who drank 5 cups of black tea a day for 10 weeks had 10 times higher levels of the cold-and virus-fighting chemical interferon than those who didn't drink tea. Chinese black teas including Lapsang souchong and Keemun. Indian and Sri Lanka black teas include Ceylon, Darjeeling and Nilgiri.
MORE GARLIC
At least 2 raw garlic cloves a day can help prevent infections from taking hold and spreading. Garlic has strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. To avoid offensive garlic breath, cut the cloves into smaller bits and swallow them with water or herbal tea. Follow with a sprig of parsley to suppress garlic breath. Hate the taste? Try garlic supplements.
At least 2 raw garlic cloves a day can help prevent infections from taking hold and spreading. Garlic has strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. To avoid offensive garlic breath, cut the cloves into smaller bits and swallow them with water or herbal tea. Follow with a sprig of parsley to suppress garlic breath. Hate the taste? Try garlic supplements.
A SHROOM THING
Scientists have found that shiitake and maitake mushrooms really pack a punch for increased health when paired with probiotics from yogurt, cheese or sour cream.
Scientists have found that shiitake and maitake mushrooms really pack a punch for increased health when paired with probiotics from yogurt, cheese or sour cream.
EXERCISE
An Appalachian State University study in the US found that people who walked regularly for weeks had half the number of colds and sore throats as people who were less active.
An Appalachian State University study in the US found that people who walked regularly for weeks had half the number of colds and sore throats as people who were less active.
HYGIENE
Washing your hands frequently with warm water and soap increase your health odds even more. Not touching your mouth, nose and eyes also helps stop the virus from entering your system. One doctor says that using an anti-bacterial hand gel (one that doesn't require washing) also helps, especially if anyone at work is sick.
Washing your hands frequently with warm water and soap increase your health odds even more. Not touching your mouth, nose and eyes also helps stop the virus from entering your system. One doctor says that using an anti-bacterial hand gel (one that doesn't require washing) also helps, especially if anyone at work is sick.
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