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!

Instructions

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.