| Dress Appropriately |
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Dress yourself appropriately in warm clothes. |
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Wear your sweaters and try to keep your ears, feet and hands warm. |
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Adding extra layers of clothes or getting under blankets when you sleep can save your body the extra energy it needs for staying warm. |
| Environmental Precautions |
| Dust in your house is one of the major contributing factors to allergies and cold symptoms. Keep your house dust free, vacuum your carpets, and clean your closet and furniture. Use clean bed sheets and covers regularly, especially if you have pets because they may carry dust mites. |
| Germ-proof your skin |
| Personal hygiene is also very important in fighting common cold symptoms. Cold and flu viruses are contagious and can spread through touch. Wash your hands as and when you enter home to remove the outside germs. |
| Drink Plenty of Liquids |
| As the weather gets cooler, people tend to cut back on liquids. Because you don't sweat as much, you are not that thirsty. This can be harmful for your immune system. It's important that you drink plenty of water and other liquids. Water will keep you hydrated, help you regulate your body temperature, and also, flush toxins and circulate nutrients better. |
| Fight Cold with Food |
| You may not need cold medicine if you fight cold with a strong, cold fighting diet. Include a lot of natural immune boosters like ginger and garlic. Herbal tea with honey is also a powerful cold fighter. |
| A healthy lifestyle is important for keeping your immune system strong. Practice healthy habits like washing hands before eating, keeping your house clean, drinking plenty of water and eating healthy. Also, try to work out regularly; it will boost your immune system and overall health. |
