eHow launches Android app: Get the best of eHow on the go.

How To

How to Avoid a Cold

Member
By techsavy
User-Submitted Article
(8 Ratings)
Cold
Cold

This article talks about how to avoid cold.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1
    Warm Cloths
    Warm Cloths

    Chest, ears, nose, head and feet are the most sensitive parts of your body. Cold can enter easily through these parts. In cold weather, you make sure that you cover all of them by warm cloths. Some people put on very warm jacket, but do not cover chest by that jacket.

  2. Step 2
    Stay Away
    Stay Away

    Stay away from the people who are already affected by cold.

  3. Step 3
    Clean Hands
    Clean Hands

    After handshake, use anti-bacterial solution to clean your hands.

  4. Step 4
    Mass Transit
    Mass Transit

    If you use mass transit (public transit) for your commute, make sure, you wear gloves. Use fresh gloves every day. You cannot stop other infected people touching the different parts in the bus or train. You are responsible for you own health.

  5. Step 5
    Wash Hands
    Wash Hands

    When you are in public, Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth. Wash your hands properly as soon as you come back home.

  6. Step 6
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin C

    Eat lots of fruits and juices which are full of vitamin C. If you have allergy from fruits, take vitamin C tablet. Take your doctor's opinion before starting any tablet.

  7. Step 7
    Turmeric Powder
    Turmeric Powder

    If you have a feeling of cold then start taking more precautions. Have ginger tea, stop eating ice cream, take warm milk with turmeric and some butter in it. Turmeric helps you to boost your immune power.

  8. Step 8

    Hope, this articles helps you to stay away from cold.

Comments  

stacie5 said

Flag This Comment

on 10/19/2009 Great article on "How To Avoid A Cold". 5* and rec.

isatoy said

Flag This Comment

on 6/2/2009 Ginger tea is very good. I use Jamaican choice. It is very strong. Good article 5 *

waters said

Flag This Comment

on 5/12/2009 Good information on how to avoid a cold 5* and recommended.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

eHow Article: How to Avoid a Cold

  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Get Free Health Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US Portions of this page are modifications based on work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Live Strong Partner
Livestrong_eHow Health