How to handle a cold, or prevent it entirely
Cold season has arrived here in the northerm hemisphere and while it it too late for me to avoid catching a cold and general ickiness, here are some tips for those of you who are still in good health or who have recently been bitten by the bug:
Wash your hands constantly
Whether you’re sick or well, this is a tip that will never serve you wrong. Having clean hands ensures you don’t pass anything along while exchanging handshakes and hugs. Clean hands will also minimize the chance of you passing on impurities from God knows where to your face, if you are acne-prone. The only problem with constant handwashing is how drying it can be on the skin. That’s where the hand cream comes in!
Guard your spray
When you cough, do so into the crook of your elbow, or into your hand (if you can go and wash it immediately after). Try to be aware of where (and on whom) your bodily fluids might land and guard against spreading germs through sneezes, coughs and sniffles.
Two more tips are:
Go into vitamin C overload
I have never tried this before but many sing its praises: when you’re feeling under the weather, increase your vitamin C intake significantly. Some take pills, others just drink more pure orange juice. Whatever you decide to do, and especially if you decide to take pills, make sure that you are aware of what the maximum dosages are.
Drink warm things
This may be more psychological than anything but when you have a cold, few things are as comforting as being warm. Hot things that do work are a cup of a hot beverage or soup (to clear a plugged nose, or phlegm in the throat).
September 26th, 2007 at 7:28 am
That sneezing into the elbow is a great tip I heard last year!! Makes so much sense!! If you sneeze in your hand you still have to touch the faucet to turn it on etc. Elbow - doesn’t pass on germs! Great tip Jummy!
September 28th, 2007 at 7:38 am
hand washing i think is key. (censored)
September 30th, 2007 at 3:06 am
nice tips,…