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Symptoms of the Common Cold
The common cold – did you know that it costs the economy billions of dollars in time lost each year? That’s right. Now, it may not be a life-threatening condition, but it makes people feel listless and takes time away from things we would otherwise like to do. It zaps our energy and affects our productivity.
The thing about the common cold is that a number of other ailments have the same symptoms. Most people today don’t use the term cold anymore. We say we have the flu. But the two are not the same. How do you know if you just have a cold? Here are some of the signs:
* Hacking cough with phlegm
* Sneezing
* Stuffed up nasal passages or runny nose
* Mild tiredness
* Maybe some chest discomfort
* Sore throat
Normally, you will not get a fever or headache or even feel chills. Colds come on more gradually and don’t have body aches associated with them like you get with the flu. Compared to flus, colds tend to last longer and can sometimes persist for quite a while. Sometimes a more chronic condition will lead to other sicknesses. So be careful of this.
How should you treat a cold? There is no “cure” that we know of, but there are products you can take to help shorten the duration of a cold and ease their symptoms. One option is to take zinc. There are a number of herbal teas as well as echinacea, chamomile, licorice and garlic, among others. Organic cough drops, homeopathic sprays and medicines can make you feel better until the cold passes.
The common cold is definitely a nuisance, although it usually is not a cause for great alarm. You may miss work, school, social events and some sporting events. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of fluids, mildly exercise aerobically to build your immune system, take your vitamins, adaptogens and antioxidants to shorten its duration so you can get back to the things you enjoy most.
common cold is caused by virus so the logical thing to do is to boost our immune system by eating fruits that are high in Vitamin-C. this would reduce our chances of catching the common cold
Of course, vitamin C is only one component of boosting your immune system. The first defense is eating fresh, raw, organic fruits and vegetables which contain a whole host of antioxidants and immune boosters. We also suggest supplementing with a high grade multi-vitamin and mineral pack, iron (for those who eat little to no red meat), hgh precursors and apadtogens.
This will give you the full complement of tools you need to boost your immune system and stave off disease.
the easiest way to prevent common cold is to take Vitamin-C from food supplements or natural fruit juice.
it is easy to avoid getting the common cold. just take lots and lots of vitamin-C. i take 1000 mg of Vitamin-C a day.
I usually take lots of Vitamin-C and Citrus Fruit to avoid getting the Common Cold. Exercise also helps a lot in boosting the immune system.
the best thing to do to avoid getting Common cold is to keep your immune system at optimum level by taking lots of vitamin-c and also avoiding stress.
The usual remedy for common cold is just lots of water, fruit juice and also vitamin-C tablets.-**