FIGHT !

Don't give into it. By utilizing the power of your mind, you have won half the battle.

The rest is dependent on a combination of double doses of vitamin C and a couple of aspirins with a glass of water. (do not give children with cold or flu symptoms any aspirin or products containing ASA).

USE WARM SALTED WATER

Got a sore throat? Take a glass of water (preferably warm) pour some salt into it and stir. Gargle for a few seconds with the salted water 3 times. Repeat this procedure several times daily as needed for relief. Guaranteed to make you feel better the next day.

NATURAL MEDICINE

Products made from the echinacea flower are much better and healthier than over the counter cold remedies. Products made from echinacea can be used at the first sign of a cold, it boosts your immune system so that the cold symptoms disappear quicker.

STUFFED UP?

Eucalyptus oil is helpful for relieving congestion. Put 5 drops in a cup of boiling water. This produces steam which you can inhale.

CHICKEN SOUP FOR A COLD - A MYTH? NOT TRUE

Sipping hot liquids like chicken or turkey broth is very soothing and beneficial.

KEEP YOUR GERMS TO YOURSELF!

Wash your hands frequently, cold germs can survive for many hours on hands, tissues or hard surfaces. Discard used tissues immediately by flushing them. Try not to have any close contact with friends and family, even shaking hands can spread cold germs.

IN CONCLUSION....

There is no known cure for the common cold. The best thing that you can do is prevent yourself from catching a cold by keeping your mind and body healthy.  If you do catch a cold .....

Be good to yourself! Don't go to work. Stay in bed and rest for a couple of days. Drink plenty of fluids and try some of these remedies we have talked about here.