• The Common Cold

  Filed under General
  Jan 26

  How many people make it through Winter without catching a cold?  If that’s you, you are a lucky one!

  When Winter approaches and more and more people are confined to the indoors the Common Cold gains momentum.  It is caused from upper respiratory infection from viruses, and can affect ears, or nose as well as the throat.

  Can you believe there are some 200 viruses responsible for variations of the common cold.  Rhinovirus, nose cold, is the most common.

  Viruses are not treatable with a shot or vaccination.

  The most splendid solution for colds is rest and letting the body’s immune system do its job of fighting the cold.

  These viruses spread amongst people via sneezing, coughing, or contact from one person to another, one of them being infected. The best habit one can have is to wash hands regularly to reduce the number of germs.

  Decongestants and antihistamines can help treat symptoms.  Ibuprofen or acetaminophen can be helpful with aches and pains. Chicken soup is the remedy chosen by many a grandmother for the common cold.

  For prevention after the cold has past, a healthy and balanced diet of fresh foods and vegetables helps the body’s immune system.  Getting enough rest is important, so as not to wear down the immune system which would make one susceptible to a cold.

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