Can a cold be stopped before it starts? Here are 7 simple ways to do so

2023-12-23 2023-12-23T09:02:34Z
ندى ماهر عبدربه
ندى ماهر عبدربه
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Arabia Weather - When you feel a stuffy nose and cough, this is an indication that you have a cold , and although it may not be serious, it is annoying, and if you want to get rid of these symptoms naturally and immediately, experts offer you seven options that can be applied as soon as they appear. The first symptoms of a cold, to ensure that it does not last for a long time.

How to stop the onset of the common cold quickly and naturally?

The expert considers that the digestion process requires a large amount of energy, and stresses the importance of saving this energy from the first symptoms of colds. The expert recommends avoiding eating foods that require special effort from the stomach, such as grains and animal fats, or choosing a diet consisting of fruits or vegetables. For 24 hours , regardless of how it is prepared, making sure not to add any additional ingredients such as sugar and fat, to avoid any additional digestive effort.

7 simple ways to stop a cold before it starts

  • Take nutritional supplements

The expert stresses the importance of maintaining your health by following a nutritious diet, as it plays a major role in avoiding and confronting colds. He advises including important nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin D, vitamin B6, and zinc in the diet. Liver function can be enhanced through Use of Desmodium and Turmeric plants, and other supplements such as Echinacea, black elderberry extract, aged garlic extract (AGE) and probiotics are encouraged.

  • Avoid cold

It is preferable to keep the body warm to avoid catching a cold, as it is emphasized that wet hair in cold conditions may lead to a drop in the body temperature, which increases the weakness of the immune system, so it is preferable to dry the hair and keep the body warm.

  • Take the necessary medication

If symptoms of a cold appear, it is recommended to take the medication recommended by the pharmacist to relieve early symptoms such as headache, itching, or sore throat.

  • Get enough sleep

Getting enough sleep is an important factor in supporting the immune system and increasing its ability to fight infections, and thus helps prevent and combat colds.

  • Use a hot water bottle

Use a hot water bottle, as the specialist points out that the effect of dilating the blood vessels promotes an increase in the amount of oxygen, which works to enhance liver function.

  • Use essential oils

The use of essential oils is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial agent, and it is recommended to take three drops of selected essential oils with a spoonful of oil or honey morning, noon and evening to help get rid of microbes.

  • preventive measures

Good sleep, a balanced diet rich in vitamin C, adequate hydration, and ventilating rooms in winter are considered preventive measures that help avoid contracting the disease, and regular hand washing is emphasized to avoid transmission of infection.

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Sources:

arabic.rt

aljazeera

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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