HEALTH+BEAUTY
beating the common cold
The common cold is so widespread, there are very few of us who escape infection from the reoffending bug year on year. And although anticipated, the hacking cough, aching muscles and tissue usage that comes hand-in-hand with it are all factors that we would rather contain. Nip the common cold in the bud this season by following these simple tips.
Diet is also essential in helping you on the road to recovery; reach for the orange juice to build up your vitamin C and increase your protein intake to help build immune cells. Spicy foods can also rid your system of germs and clear the airways. One of the simplest cures is drinking plenty of fluids, as herbal teas and other hot liquid-based drinks will help thin mucus and expel it from the body. Finally, a good night's sleep will give your body the time to recharge. How can I prevent a cold spreading? There are a number of simple steps you can take to prevent the spread of the common cold. Keep surfaces clean — Regularly clean all surfaces to prevent the spread of germs. Use tissues — Always keep tissues on you and use these when you sneeze and cough. This will prevent the spread of air-borne infections. Remember to wash your hands after handling too. Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly — When suffering from a cold, you should wash your hands thoroughly and at regular intervals, especially before handling food. Use your own utensils — For this short period, it may be preferential to use your own cup, plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils to avoid spreading the virus to others in close quarters. Use your own linen — If you share a communal hand towel, use a separate one this week to steer clear of contamination. When to see a GP If your symptoms persist for more th ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? @??e????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????()!?????????????????????????????Q??????????????????????????????????????????%??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????=????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????]????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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