| Colds and flu are a common disease that can be | | | | Brazil nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, tuna and |
| inflicted to anyone who has a weak immune system. | | | | broccoli can strengthen your immune system. |
| Weak immune system is probably caused by too | | | | Vitamin C and Zinc can prevent colds and flu. The |
| much stress or other illnesses or through poor diet. | | | | duration and severity of colds and flu may be |
| Colds and flu are triggered by some allergens such as | | | | lessened by increasing intake of vitamin C up to |
| dust and pollutants and viruses. Colds are | | | | 500mg daily for as long as the cold last. It will be |
| characterized by sneezing, blocked-up nose, runny | | | | easier to take supplement tablets than to consume |
| nose, coughs and headache whereas flu shows | | | | 500mg of vitamin from food daily. However, too |
| additional symptoms of rapidly rising fever, chills, and | | | | much vitamin C can cause stomach upsets, diarrhea, |
| body and muscle aches. | | | | kidney stones and other problems. |
| Colds and flu are communicable and therefore can be | | | | Water and other citrus-based drinks will help in |
| passed from one person to another. The viruses are | | | | decongesting phlegm and mucus formations and |
| transmitted by droplets from coughs or sneezes. | | | | hence minimizing the effect of colds. Drop few drops |
| These droplets are inhaled directly when they are | | | | of thyme oil and eucalyptus oil in boiling water and |
| floated in the air. They can also transmit through | | | | inhale the stream. This can also have the same |
| hand contact. The viruses, which can last for a few | | | | effect. |
| hours, are introduced to the nasal passages when the | | | | Ginger and chilies are good stimulant spices that help |
| hand touches the nose or eyes. | | | | to fight off viruses. You can use them fresh in your |
| Sufferers of colds and flu develop immunity to the | | | | cooking. You can also include plenty of fresh garlic in |
| virus encountered. However, this immunity offers | | | | your diet as garlic is a natural anti-bacterial. Avoid |
| limited protection as there are large number of | | | | eating foods rich in saturated fats such as chocolates |
| different colds and flu viruses. The best way to | | | | and other dairy products as they tend to form more |
| prevent inflicted by someone with colds and flu is | | | | mucus that may develop into sinusitis. Low-nutrient |
| avoid getting contact with the existing sufferers. | | | | foods, alcohol and smoking should also be avoided. |
| Wash hand regularly and thoroughly with anti-bacteria | | | | Colds and flu sufferers should get plenty of rest and |
| soap and avoid touching the face with hands. | | | | drink lots of liquid. However, it is necessary to take |
| Perhaps by avoiding the source of viruses, you could | | | | medications to relief symptoms such as fever or |
| protect yourselves from being infected. However if in | | | | muscle ache associated with the colds and flu. So, it |
| any cases you catch a colds and flu, you need a | | | | is crucial that you see your physician for proper |
| strong immune system to fight off the virus. | | | | treatment. |
| Consuming plenty of leafy greens, sweet potatoes, | | | | |