A cold is one of the most common human diseases. Every summer, some of us experience different symptoms of colds, In the summertime, there is a possibility that we can feel the symptoms more intense. Here are some simple health tips to follow to avoid colds and to make sure your body is immune to the disease.
Today lets talk about the Cold or common cold. One of the reasons for this is the changes in temperature and weather. Our immunity decreases each time the Temperature decreases as viruses often increase in time the reason why we get cold easily.
It is difficult to ignore colds, especially since they are so easy and common. Sometimes it's even more surprising to many when they haven't had a cold in a year. We can say that we expect colds especially when there are drastic changes in the weather.
HOW TO PREVENT COLD:
People who smoke may have the highest possibility to get severe symptoms of colds and coughs. It can cause various types of infections because smoking can irritate the throat. Consuming alcohol can also affect our immune system because it will be difficult for the body to fight harmful bacteria and you can easily be infected in people with colds.
Wash Your Hand
Practice hand washing. The cold quickly spread especially if you touch dirty items in public places. It is important to wash your hands after using the bathroom, holding the doorknob, switching on/off the light, and shaking hands with other people. It is recommended to use soap and warm water, wash your hands for 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer can also be used to clean hands even in areas where there is no water.
Avoid People With Cold
We encounter many different kinds of people on a daily basis and some of them may be sick that we may have. Avoid talking too closely because the cold can easily spread by saliva.
Keep the Body Healthy
Eat healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables that contain healthy vitamins and minerals that are good in preventing diseases. Exercise regularly. Eating healthy foods can strengthen your body's ability to prevent illnesses such as colds. Getting enough sleep is highly recommended. Our bodies need to rest in order to have the strength to prevent various diseases such as colds.
Drink Enough Water
It is important to keep the body hydrated to boost the body's immune system. Drinking water helps strengthen the body and fight bacteria and viruses.
TIP:
It is only very simple and basic things that we need to do to protect our selves from colds. These methods are no longer secret, but still many can't do it. But if you really don't want to have a cold, just follow the ones listed above surely a few times you will only need to take cold medicine.
EASY HOME REMEDIES FOR COLD:
1. You need some rest. Don't go to work first just rest so that your body can recover and fight the virus.
2. Drink plenty of water and juices. I prefer 10 - 12 glasses of water daily. Drink a half glass or 1 glass every hour.
3. Nutritious food. Eat nutritious food even though you don't have the appetite you need to eat to fight the virus. Eat even less like porridge, banana, and egg so our body can fight back the virus.
4. Ginger Tea. Ginger has been used since day one because its components are very high in minerals and vitamins and it has an active component of gingerol which can help to open our airways. This natural home remedy is very effective for colds and coughs.
5.Rock Salt and baking soda. Boil water after boiling the water put 2 tablespoons of rock salt then a small amount of baking soda. Mix it well make sure the salt is dissolved. After that put it in a sprayer bottle. Spray the solution in a clean cloth or handkerchief put it in your nose and sniff it.
Note: This home remedies or tips are only for simple common colds. If your feeling is not that severe these tips are good for you. Usually, it's just for a viral infection you don't need antibiotics. But there are some cases that you need to go to the doctor. This common cold with fever and flu will last for just 3 to 4 days but if it reaches 7 days you need to see a doctor.
