March 21, 2018
5 Ways To Stop a Cold Before It Starts
When one person in the office or classroom gets a cold, it seems that everyone takes a turn getting sick. If something is going around in your school or workplace, here are some ways you can help your body avoid becoming its next victim.
1. Getting a Flu Shot
When flu season strikes, immunization is your first line of defense for avoiding sickness. Many of the flu’s initial symptoms look like a cold, but you can increase your chances of avoiding those aches and pains by getting a flu shot from a trusted physician.
2. Increasing Vitamin Intake
Another way to stay healthy is to give your body the fuel it needs to fight disease. Load up on immunity-boosting foods that are rich in Vitamin C, beta carotene and antioxidants. These power foods strengthen your body’s defenses.
3. Hydrating
Your body is mostly made up of water, so it logically follows that staying hydrated is one way to help your body maintain its natural functions, including keeping illness at bay. The easiest way to stay hydrated is to drink water, but you also get water from other sources, such as fruit, tea or broth.
4. Resting
Your nightly sleep is the time your body takes to rejuvenate your immune system so that it can protect you from the stresses it encounters in your waking hours. Getting at least 7 hours or more of sleep every night, particularly when you are feeling under the weather, ensures that this process happens regularly.
5. Easing Congestion
If you notice that you are more congested than usual, it could be the early sign of a cold. Ease this symptom by sleeping with your head elevated at night and investing in a humidifier to put more moisture in the air you breathe.
The Cold Stops Here
There is no 100% foolproof way to avoid catching a cold. If you follow these tips, however, you significantly increase your chances of doing so.
