Tips to combat and prevent the common cold:
Keep your nose clean. Wash your nose if you sneeze. Do not forget to go to the bathroom and wash your nose. It is also very important to keep our hands clean. Do not wait for symptoms of a cold to occur. Maintaining good personal hygiene in general is really important in fighting infections. Keep your feet warm and well equipped down there. Wear double socks if needed. Whether you are inside or outside, do not let your feet get cold. Although the virus penetrates the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes and feet, experts say it has no importance. The fact is that many people, when they get cold feet, it is for them an early sign of a cold . So even without clear cause and effect, why risk it? In addition, having cold feet is annoying. Wear double socks if necessary. Follow a good diet. Good eating habits are essential. Please do not miss many hours without eating. Eat breakfast in the morning. Get involved in a healthy diet, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially those rich in vitamin C. Some recent scientific studies are claiming that vitamin C and colds have no link. Well, perhaps they are right, but in any case, follow a good diet. Drink plenty of fluids like water, juices and teas . Do not miss a morning or an afternoon without drinking such liquids. Get a moist environment. It seems that if your nasal mucosa is excessively dry, it’s easier for viruses to enter. Remember that humidifiers are excellent. Ventilate your home and work place a few minutes daily and avoid enclosed spaces with too many people. We must always renew the air we breathe. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Wrap up when you go out and come from areas with very high heat. Do not treat yourself. Always consult your doctor first if you choose to take medication. Do not use drugs from previous treatments. Rest if you have fallen ill with a cold. Help your defenses by getting some rest and avoid stressful situations .
You can also “shorten” the cold by helping your defenses positively by :
Eating fruits rich in vitamin C like oranges, lemons, and kiwis. Do not exceed 20 mg /day. Do gargles and nasal cleansing with salt water. Put a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and gargle for a minute. Try to carefully clean your nasal passages with salt water by inhaling it. It will help if you have a nasal congestion. Eat chicken soup. Even though there is no evidence that chicken soup can help cure a cold, most doctors agree that it can have positive effects. Do not touch your eyes or nose (especially if hands are not washed). Take some zinc, although some say it has no effect. Others, however, indicate that a nasal spray and zinc tablet helps fight colds. Be careful not to take too much zinc because it can cause a defect in iron.