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Winter is "colds season". It is the time when millions of people are suffering from this viral infection that keeps them sick on the bed for a week. Catching cold is something that you wouldn't want to happen if you desire to enjoy the holidays. That said, follow this anti-cold strategy that will keep the cold far away.
Your immune system is your body's protection against sickness; therefore, you have to keep it in maximum health if you don't want to catch cold. Sleep and exercise are two ways to do just that. By getting sufficient rest and sleep, you strengthen your immune system cells. In the same manner, when you exercise, you are boosting your immune system by up to 40 percent.
Not all people love to take bath during winter due to the chilly weather but is one way to protect you from colds. Take a shower like you normally do, but afterwards, switch the temperature of the water so that it will produce steam inside the bathroom. Inhale the steam to clear your nose of mucus. Shower from the hot water as well, and after that, switch it back to cold. The sudden change of temperature is a good way to wake your immune system up.
You don't have to suffer from vitamin D deficiency due to the absence of the sun in the winter season. There are other sources of the sunlight vitamin aside from the sun. Milk, salmon, and most fruits and veggies are also rich in vitamin D. If these food groups are not available, take advantage of vitamin D supplements. You can also try zinc. Zinc from oyster can help stop cold at its earliest signs.
To constantly make sure that your nasal passages are free from virus and bacteria, spray saline solution directly to your nostrils form time to time. Saline solution is designed to cleanse the sinuses from irritants and other elements that may initiate a cold.
A cold can be potentially harmful. When left untreated it can cause ear, throat and nasal problems. Most of the time, a cold just disappears after pestering you for a week or two. But nevertheless, you have to do your best to overcome this nuisance.
