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Fight Colds and Flu with Strong Immune System

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



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