Cold Prevention and Treatment
The common cold is one of the most annoying sickness as there are currently no actual cures to fight the cold virus! The best you can do is get lots of rest, drink lots of fluids, and take some over the counter medicines to fight the cold symptoms. Instead of agonizing over what the best cold treatments are, I’ve found that the best thing to do is focus on cold prevention! Here are some of the best methods I’ve found for preventing colds:
- Limit contact with people who are infected with the cold virus (especially during the first three days of their sickness)
- Avoid touching your eyes and nose (the cold virus is easily passed when an infected hand touches these body parts)
- Wash your hands frequently (this is most important after you have had contact with people or items that might be contaminated)
- Use a hand sanitizer often (especially if you are unable to wash your hands immediately after potential contamination)
- Keep your body functioning at it’s highest capacity by:
- Taking a multi-vitamin daily
- Taking immune booster products
- Getting lots of rest
- Avoiding stressful situations
Places where young children congregate (schools, day care centers, etc.) and locations where any people share materials and workspaces (offices) are often hotbeds for cold viruses to hang out. It is a good idea to take extra precautions when you find yourself frequently in these types of environments.
If your cold prevention techniques didn’t work and you still catch a nasty cold, here are a few natural cold remedies you can try out:
- Get lots of sleep
- Allow your body to rest (no strenuous activities)
- Hydrate yourself by drinking fluids constantly throughout the day
- Use a humidifier to act as a decongestant
And if all else fails, treat your cold early and often by taking over the counter cold treatments such as Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Cough Suppressants.
Mail this post
