Having just come off of a humdinger of a cold myself, I thought this article from Health Magazine gives great advice as we enter cold season. Try these simple steps and you may just steer clear!
#1 - Pop Zinc
You may shave two days off a cold, per a 2012 review. Look for lozenges with zinc acetate or zinc gluconate and take one every couple of hours while symptoms last.
#2 - Sip Chicken Soup
It's not just an old wives' tale: This staple can help relieve symptoms of a cold, according to a study from the University of Nebraska.
#3 - Try Vitamin C
It likely won't prevent a cold, but a review of 29 trials found that taking vitamin C daily as soon as you feel that first symptom may reduce your downtime by about 8%. You need about 1 gram (1,000 mg) a day.
#4 - Hoard Zzz's
During sleep, your immune system releases proteins called cytokines that combat infection. Getting enough shut-eye consistently will also help you prevent more sniffles in the future.
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