| Colds and flu are a common disease that can | | | | Brazil nuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, tuna |
| be inflicted to anyone who has a weak immune | | | | and broccoli can strengthen your immune |
| system. Weak immune system is probably caused | | | | system. |
| by too much stress or other illnesses or | | | | |
| through poor diet. Colds and flu are | | | | Vitamin C and Zinc can prevent colds and flu. |
| triggered by some allergens such as dust and | | | | The duration and severity of colds and flu |
| pollutants and viruses. Colds are | | | | may 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 flu | | | | the cold last. It will be easier to take |
| shows additional symptoms of rapidly rising | | | | supplement 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 therefore | | | | kidney stones and other problems. |
| can be passed from one person to another. The | | | | |
| viruses are transmitted by droplets from | | | | Water and other citrus-based drinks will help |
| coughs or sneezes. These droplets are inhaled | | | | in 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 the | | | | This 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 immunity | | | | that help to fight off viruses. You can use |
| to the virus encountered. However, this | | | | them fresh in your cooking. You can also |
| immunity offers limited protection as there | | | | include plenty of fresh garlic in your diet |
| are large number of different colds and flu | | | | as garlic is a natural anti-bacterial. Avoid |
| viruses. The best way to prevent inflicted by | | | | eating foods rich in saturated fats such as |
| someone with colds and flu is avoid getting | | | | chocolates and other dairy products as they |
| contact with the existing sufferers. Wash | | | | tend to form more mucus that may develop into |
| hand regularly and thoroughly with | | | | sinusitis. Low-nutrient foods, alcohol and |
| anti-bacteria soap and avoid touching the | | | | smoking 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 being | | | | necessary to take medications to relief |
| infected. However if in any cases you catch a | | | | symptoms such as fever or muscle ache |
| colds and flu, you need a strong immune | | | | associated with the colds and flu. So, it is |
| system to fight off the virus. Consuming | | | | crucial that you see your physician for |
| plenty of leafy greens, sweet potatoes, | | | | proper treatment. |