Here are ten tips to help you avoid the cold all together, or to decrease the severity of your cold.
1.
At the very first sign you think you might be getting a cold, take action.
Take large doses of vitamin C and zinc.
Drink plenty of water and get a little extra rest.
You can prevent a cold from consuming you.
2.
As soon as you think you might be getting sick, you want to balance out your body, and a good way to do this is to drink warm lemon water.
Before you consume anything in the warming prepare a warm cup of water.
Squeeze a quart of a lemon into the cup.
Add honey if you need to for flavor.
After you drink it, wait twenty minutes before you consume anything else.
3.
Don't forget your daily vitamins.
You should be taking a good multivitamin everyday whether you are sick or not, but if you haven't been, now is the time to get back in the habit.
4.
Drink lots of water.
Staying hydrated will help your body defend itself against illness.
5.
Laugh a lot.
Laughing really is the best medicine.
Laughing causes your body to secrete hormones that tell your brain you are happy and healthy.
6.
Get some sleep.
Rest is a great way to help your body stay strong and healthy.
7.
Positive visualization: don't focus on your possible symptoms or negative thoughts.
Visualize yourself healthy and strong every day.
8.
Eat a healthy diet rich in raw fruits and vegetables.
9.
Drink lots of herbal tea with honey.
Avoid being around sick people as much as you can.
You don't need to walk around with a surgical mask on, but if you know someone is sick, avoid visiting them until they are well again.