With these tips, your cold will be over before you know it

A runny nose, a sore throat, watery eyes, coughing and sneezing: these are all symptoms of a cold. A cold is often the result of an inflammation of the mucous membranes in your nose, sinuses and throat. These issues are usually caused by viruses. When your immune system is weakened, like during cold, dark winter days, you’ve got yourself a cold before you know it.

Luckily, doctors have devised a list of things to do to get rid of your cold symptoms within 24 hours.

1. Shower

It’s so annoying to wake up in the morning with a stuffy nose. A good way to start your day is by taking a hot shower. The steam from the hot shower will help make breathing a lot more pleasant for you again.

2. Breakfast

After your morning shower, it’s time for breakfast. Before you start preparing your usual breakfast of, for example, yoghurt with muesli and a hot cup of coffee, try taking some elderberry syrup first. This syrup gives your immune system a big boost and it combats viruses in your body. Doctors recommend taking two teaspoons of elderberry syrup three times a day. After taking the elderberry syrup, have a breakfast of food that really fills you up, like eggs, and have tea instead of coffee. Eggs combat infections in your body because of the amino acid they contain, and tea has a soothing effect, especially if you add some honey.

 

3. Lunch

A little later in the day, it’s time for lunch. If you’re really having a bad cold, you might not feel like eating a heavy lunch. A good option would be to have a mug of warm chicken soup, bananas or something with chickpeas. These foods are light but contain good, soluble fibres, proteins and potassium.

4. Exercise

This is a question that often arises: is it smart to exercise when you’re coming down with something? Oftentimes, you’re feeling too tired for it anyway. Yet going for a walk or doing some light training can help you get rid of your cold quicker. Not only will you feel more energised if you go out for a little bit, but it’ll also cause you to breathe more deeply. And that means: bye bye, stuffy nose!

 5. Nasal spray

They’re here for a reason: nasal sprays. By using a nasal spray or saline solution you’ll be able to breathe much more easily. Don’t forget to not only use the spray during the day but also, or especially, before you go to bed. This way you’ll sleep much better. And sleep and rest is the most important thing when you’re feeling a little under the weather! Plus, you’ll benefit from this in the morning too, since there will be less mucous in your sinuses.

6. Hydration

Lastly, it’s very important to drink enough during the day. By staying properly hydrated, you’ll prevent the risk of becoming dehydrated. It’ll also make the slime and mucous in your throat and nose go away sooner. If you follow all of these six tips, there’s a good chance your cold will be gone after a single day!

 

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3 Immunity-Boosting Ingredients RDs Want You to Add to Your Diet Right Now

Eating our way to better health is a popular course of wellness these days, and rightfully so. But when it comes to boosting one's immune system through food, some are still stalling out after a few orange slices or the usual vitamin C (or Emergen-C) routine. According to registered dietitians, there are plenty of other edible options we can stock up on to increase our immunity.

Here, we've pulled together three of the top ingredients recommended by dietitians that are a step above what you might be used to when it comes to prepare for cold and flu season.

Yerba Mate

We know that a diet filled with antioxidant-packed foods is one of the best strategies for maintaining a strong immune system. But to combat the inevitable office or school germs during flu season, you might want to try reaching for an even more powerful superfood. Argentine Yerba Mate contains more antioxidants and a higher polyphenol content than green tea, and your body needs these powerful molecules even more during flu season when both the cold dry air and more time spent inside are contributing environments to the spreading of illness,” says a registered dietician.

Yerba mate contains multiple nutrients that contribute to a strong immune system, including vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and zinc. “It’s also a warm, soothing drink that can be sipped throughout the day if you’re feeling a bit under the weather, without the fear of unwanted jittery energy,” she says. It can also be mixed with cashew milk for a slightly sweet beverage for morning sipping or whipped up into an energy-boosting smoothie to help beat the afternoon slump.

Ginger

Long loved for its antibacterial properties, ginger is a great immunity booster to add to your fall routine. “The functional components of ginger express antioxidant potential resulting in improved health outcomes specifically for inflammatory diseases. Because ginger has the potential to reduce oxidation, it can help to modulate immune responses,” says a Dr. Studies suggest it can also help to prevent nausea and soothe an upset stomach. “The ingredient can also be effective in lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff) and reducing oxidation, thereby boosting immunity.”
 
Ginger has many health benefits—including (but not limited to) boosting your immunity—so it’s a smart idea to incorporate it into your daily nutrition routine. While ginger can be consumed fresh, dried, pickled, preserved, juiced, powdered or in oil, for people who are unsure how to add it into their diets, she says the easiest way is to reach for a ginger beer product, like all-natural zero sugar line. It contains 6,000 milligrams of real ginger without any added sugar.

Elderberry syrup

While the research isn’t 100 percent conclusive, elderberry has been used as a cold- and flu-fighting remedy for ages, and is associated with immune-boosting benefits in some studies. The Dr. says it’s high in antioxidants like flavonoids and vitamin C, and has also been found to have an antiviral effect. “In addition, elderberry has been shown to have an antiviral effect in mice. More clinical trials are needed, but a few human studies have shown promising results,” she says. In a study of 60 people with flu symptoms, participants who took 15 milliliters of elderberry syrup four times per day saw relief from their symptoms an average of four days earlier than those who didn’t.

“While ingesting elderberry extract or syrup is totally safe, don’t go picking the berries and popping them in your mouth—they need to be cooked,” says a Dr. “Your best bet is to buy an organic, high-quality syrup or extract.” Also, don’t expect a spoonful of syrup to address other habits that might be wreaking havoc on your body’s defenses, like lack of sleep or chronic stress, but adding elderberry to your daily routine could be a strategy worth trying.

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