How To Deal With Cold During This season........Read And Share

The harmattan has begun in full earnest and along with it comes the sniffles and sneezes. Having a cold with its accompanying running nose, headaches and fever can be very discomfiting. But there are some steps you can take to never catch a cold again.
According to the Healthy Archive, an online health resource, taking the following steps can bring an end to ever having a cold or catarrh.

Don’t pick your nose

Picking your nose puts the germs on your hands in contact with your
membrane, giving them a direct path into your system. The fastest way to catch a cold is to touch your nose a lot or enter your nose with your finger, especially if you’re not washing your hands regularly. If you have an itch, or something you need to remove from your nose, use a tissue, and if one’s isn’t on hand, you’re better off using the inside of the collar of your shirt, sleeve, or bottom of your shirt, but never use your finger. It’s not a good idea!

Steer clear of those with a cold

Steer clear of sick people whenever possible. Airborne illnesses travel fast, as people cough or sneeze into the air. These germs are inhaled by your nose or mouth, and travel down your throat and oesophagus, spreading throughout your body. When in an enclosed environment with a cougher or sneezer, try to discreetly cover your nose with a part of your shirt or a hankerchief. This will prevent the entrance of germs into your body.

Eat spicy foods

Spicy foods can ward off germs. Spices such as cayenne pepper contain capsaicin which is great for keeping your nasal passages clear by thinning mucus. Garlic is also great because it contains allicin, a chemical that can stop germs in their track. Either of these spices are easy to add to your diet by sprinkling some cayenne pepper into soups, stews, smoothies and dips, while adding garlic to any sauce can add just the right taste, while fighting viruses.

Don’t rub your eyes

As with your nose, touching the membranes to your eyes provides another direct pathway for germs into your body. Rubbing your eyes with your fingers during a work day, or when you are anywhere in public, especially during cold and flu season, increases your chances of getting sick. Touching your eyes or nose is worse than putting your fingers in your mouth. If you can keep that in mind, you will surely prevent or reduce the frequency of getting colds.

Exercise

Regular exercise keeps things moving in your body, boosts your immune system and releases endorphins, the feel-good hormone. You should aim for at least three times per week doing exercises that elevate the heart rate for at least 30 minutes per session, and should also include weight resistance training. A boosted immune system will reduce the chances of you catching a cold should you be in close proximity to people who have colds and the flu.

Eat green, leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables boost your immune system by ensuring that white blood cells are at their peak. White blood cells help the body fight off infections and prevent your body from succumbing to invaders. Foods like spinach contain chemicals that actually increase white blood cells. Served raw, steamed, or stir fried, you should aim for eating two or three servings per day. Another great idea is to use them in a green smoothie.

Get more sleep

Getting enough sleep per night boosts your immune system, thereby warding off colds. In fact, the more sleep you get, the better off you’ll be. Try to get at least seven hours of sleep per night, especially during cold season. A run down body will not easily fight off viruses that cause the common cold. Most importantly, listen to your body; it will tell you when to stop and rest. The problem is that most people keep pushing, until they get sick.

Increase Vitamin D

Vitamins really do work. During cold seasons, you should Increase your vitamin D intake to boost your immune system. This is one of the most important vitamins to take to prevent colds.

Carrot juice

Carrot juice is one of the top ways to stay healthy and if you feel a cold coming on, it will blast it right out of your system. Packed with vitamin C, it really works for shortening the length of a cold as well. The best way to make carrot juice is with your own juicer. Buying it already juiced in a store diminishes the vitamin quality.wishing y'll tha best