What Is a Way to Get Over a Cold Faster?

Hot liquids aid in hydration and soothe a sore throat when you have a cold.

There may not be a cure for common cold but there a number of natural remedies and health practices that can speed recovery.

Prevention/Solution

According to Dr. Michael Roizen, there are three things that have an effect on helping someone get over a cold faster. At the onset of cold symptoms, take 500 mgs of vitamin C four times a day. Be sure drink plenty of water with each pill and continue that for two or three days. The second, according to Roizen, is to take a zinc lozenge every six hours and the third is to eat a cup of chicken soup four times a day.

Benefits

Without a cure, all you can really do is try to speed recovery. Medications mask the symptoms of the sickness, allowing you to feel better but in no way cure you. Simple practices such as drinking hot liquids and taking steamy showers help to soothe aching sinuses and sore throats, and are natural ways to help you feel the most comfortable.

Considerations

Other recommendations include blowing your nose regularly and not sniffling the mucus back into your head. Use a dab of mentholated salve under your nose to open breathing passages and apply hot or cold packs to relieve congested sinuses. Sleep at an angle to allow the nasal passages to drain.

References

• WebMD: How to Treat Colds and Flu the Natural Way
• Ask Dr. Oz: How can I get over a cold faster?