Are You Suffering from a Cold and/or Sore Throat?

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It's this time of the year. We feel it coming. Our bones ache, we suffer from headaches, our nose is running, we sniffle.......we just feel MISERABLE. Nasty, tiny, cold "bugs" are attacking us and our immune system. Now it's time for us to bring out our "defense shield - vitamin C". While vitamin C may not prevent colds, it might shorten the length we suffer from common cold symptoms. Fruits and vegetables such as lemons, grapefruit, strawberries, guava, green peppers, red peppers, limes, and cantaloupe are excellent sources of Vitamin C.

Furthermore, why not try a nice cup of hot ginger tea. If you don't like the taste of pure ginger tea, you can mix it with some mint or chamomille tea. Ginger has the ability to tackle viruses and is also known for its anti-inflammatory compounds. Your sore throat will feel better instantly as well due to its anti-inflammatory compounds. Others find relief for their soar throat by gargling with salt water. Just try it and see which one works best for you or which one you like best. Just don't drink the salt water!

And don't forget: Drink lots of liquids (water to prevent dehydration, or tea), enjoy plenty of rest, and eat good, healthy food (such as hot chicken soup with a dash of pepper and/or chilli, and garlic,) so you'll recover faster. I know most people don't appreciate garlic (bad breath) but this herb is a powerful tool to prevent cold and flu viruses from invading and damaging your tissue.

Then, after you have overcome your cold try to gargle daily with this liquid: Water. It will reduce the risks of catching another nasty "cold bug" especially if combined with a healthy diet that contains lots of beta carotene such as carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes (don't ever ask my son to try this one), spinach, apricots, broccoli, mangoes, cantaloupe, and mangoes.

Remember: Avoid dairy products when you have a cold because they might increase and thicken mucus!