subject: Getting Rid of Colds Quickly [print this page] Like a lot of people, I've experienced many colds in my life, and during these tough times, I've put into practise some study, and believe I've found the best ways to get rid of the cold, and feel back to normal again in a very quick length of time.
Firstly, I'll state the fundamentals. You absolutely need rest, and as much of it as you can get. I recognize people live busy lives, and resting for very long stretches isn't always an option, but you should really make an attempt to get some good rest during this period, because it allows the body to get better and do any repairs which it needs to. And obviously, with your body fighting a cold, it must perform some serious repairs.
You also need a lot of fluids. Personally, when I get a cold, the very last thing I wish to drink is water. When I'm feeling normal, I'll drink buckets of water all day every day, I'm able to easily go through 4 litres. However, when I've got a cold, I'm completely put off by the stuff. I still attempt to drink a respectable amount of water, aiming for about 2 litres which is what everyone should be aiming for anyway, but I'll also drink loads of pure orange juice to combat the cold also. I normally drink a great deal of pure fruit juice drinks in my everyday life anyway, however when I have a cold, I'll consume mainly orange juice, but also make an effort to include others also. I'll aim for about a litre of orange juice.
If you have a cold, you'll desire to stay as warm as you can also. So be sure that your dressing up adequately, and protecting your neck and head from the elements, as I've found once a cold breeze hits these two places, especially the neck, catching a cold is very much likely.
These are some rudimentary steps which i use each time I have a cold, and I typically find that the cold disappears after a few days, as opposed to hanging around for nearly one week. Hopefully, these steps assist you in the same manner also.
