Natural Care for the Common Cold

Posted on April 23rd, 2007 in Conditions and Diseases by admin

Catching the common cold can be frustrating and can make daily life more difficult. It is so common that it’s usually not seen as a good enough excuse to call in sick at work. The common cold is actually a viral infection which attacks the upper respiratory system. There are a wide range of symptoms, but universally the nose and throat are affected the most. The symptoms are usually most potent for about 5 days, but coughing and the releasing phlegm can last a few weeks. Children get colds about 3 or 4 times more often than adults, usually because of the daily exposure at schools with a large population of children. Adults who work in similarly high populations tend to catch colds more often as well. Basically, the higher the population is, the more viral infections are easily spreadable. Although the common cold is near impossible to avoid, there are always natural methods for building up our immune system for extra protection.

When you find yourself experiencing early cold symptoms it is the best time to take extra care of yourself. Studies have shown that people who start caring for the common cold before it fully manifests tend to recover much faster. Daily doses of vitamin C will help build up the immune system. Another powerful immune system booster is noni juice. The anthraquinones, sterols, and terpenes found in noni juice all have beneficial effects on the immune system. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is also very important if you wish to maintain a healthy immune system. Taking the extra care to build up your body’s defenses is the best way to care for a cold, rather than consuming over the counter medicines that only work to suppress symptoms.

Any doctor will tell you that the most important thing to do when you get a cold is to get plenty of rest and drink clear liquids. However, those same doctors may be quick to prescribe you with pharmaceutical cold treatments. The more natural treatments are not only very effective at fighting colds, but also help prevent them in the first place.

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