December 24, 2007 by Kavit Haria
5 ways to get rid of a cold
The common cold, although not lethal can be pretty annoying and it’s not something we really want to have affect us. It makes us tired, groggy, sleepy and demotivated. Here are a few things you can do to get rid of your common cold easily, without drugs and naturally.
1. Get Some Sleep. Let your body get some rest, and ensure the room you’re in has a fresh supply of air. Keep a window open slightly to allow air to recycle otherwise the air you’re exhaling and want to get rid of mixes and is also inhaled.
2. Drink Lots of Warm Water. Water is the best body cleanser in my life. I drink a lot of water daily and can often tell signs of my body needing water on days that I don’t drink as much as I usually should. Warm water when ill is just as good and easier for the body to take. If you don’t like lots of water, squeeze some fresh lime to give it a taste.
3. Eat Water-Rich Content. Lots of fruits and vegetables will do you a lot of good. So too will some hot soup. Keep your intake light and easy on the stomach so that fresh nutrients can help fight off the foreign particles in your body causing the common cold. Steamed vegetables are good and avoid highly cooked, spicy and processed foods.
4. De-stress. Stress can sometimes be attractive to the foreign particles that cause the common cold. Use this time to de-stress by listening to your favourite music, playing a musical instrument, reading and other at-home leisurely activities. Take your mind off things that are currently worrying you and enjoy some time off.
5. Avoid Energy Drainers. Avoid people, foods, music, activities, etc that drain you more. Your goal is to get out of the state of common cold that the viruses have put you in. Allow your body to heal and don’t let others affect that.
What have you done or taken to help you relieve a common cold easily?
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Brandon Harshe says:
Great reminders. Warm water is actually easier for the body to metabolize. Good advice!
January 11, 2008 at 12:20 am
Tip Diva says:
I find that hot tea with lemon (and sometimes a splash of Jack Daniels to numb throat pain) soothes. Also, hot baths - relaxing, and decongests you.
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January 16, 2008 at 8:38 pm
Richard says:
The 5 reasons make alot of sense and generaly fall into the gatergory of commen sense , if you have any. one to add to the list which i find helps alot is the use of saunas or steam rooms if you have access to one , try it , works for me
Richard
February 24, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Free Fitness Tips says:
Got to agree with your list here. Everytime I have a cold I find rest and fluids to be a great way to combat the ill feeling. One suggestion I would add is to avoid cold/flu medications unless it proves absolutely neccessary. They often make me feel extra drowsy - a symptom I don’t particularly want when I’m already suffering from a cold.
February 27, 2008 at 11:09 pm
cora says:
Mix hot water,lemon and honey then drink it this makes your throut feel better.
April 24, 2008 at 3:16 am
Katie steele says:
my mom is sick. Ihope this helps.
August 13, 2008 at 5:15 pm
mel says:
so i think that eating chicken soup helps and that soft classical music helps and bien around people didnt hurt anyone but just rest properly and dont walk around get some good needed rest
September 8, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Lily says:
also, eating some watery fruit will help. I have a cold while writing this, and I just ate cantelope. I feel great!
February 7, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Danny says:
drink about 700 lucozades, it worked for me, it has something in mixed with glucouse and it helps, apparently.
March 7, 2009 at 11:51 am
Alicia says:
I like to put some vicks in abowl of hot water and heat it up in the microwave for a few minutes….put your head over the bowl and this will help with clearing congestion.
March 30, 2009 at 10:58 pm
t girly says:
i lean that prayer amnd sleep gets rid of any cold or flu symptoms
April 4, 2009 at 3:58 pm