The Truth Behind Catching Colds
Health TipsAn estimated twenty two million of school days are lost every year due to the common cold. There are approximately hundreds of different viruses which all have the same symptoms. All of these viruses are extremely easy to catch. One of the most well known of all is the rhinovirus. This particular bacterium can live on the surface for as long as three hours. So let’s say that someone sneezed on their hand and touched a doorknob, that same doorknob will still be infected three hours later. That is why, when it comes down to colds, it is very important to wash your hands and avoid touching your face. Many people, when out, will touch several infected surfaces unknowingly and then they will touch their nose or mouth. This is exactly how the bacterium enters the body.
If you do happen to catch cold, remember to drink a lot of liquids. These liquids can include soup, herbal teas, and vitamin infused juices. Your body will especially need a lot of Vitamin C enriched juices. This particular vitamin helps you body fight off infection. It has been proven that people who eat an unhealthy diet and who don’t take the proper supplements are more likely to catch colds. So be sure that you eat a vitamin and mineral rich diet ever day. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables and take a multivitamin regularly. Some people also make the mistake of being extra careful only during the cold season (in other words, during the winter months). However, colds are an issue all year long. So be sure that you take the proper precautions all year long. Wash your hands often and consume a well balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals.
Lauren S. Johnson writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include studying the medicinal benefits of herbal remedies, diet pills and hoodia gordonii.
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What’s interesting too is that many people think that colds are acquired because of the cold. This is not so. It’s because people stay inside, don’t circulate fresh air and often group together in small quarters that germs are more easily spread. Cold doesn’t actually affect the way the cold spreads.
I have to say that I am experiencing my first cold and I am well over 30. Unbelievable. I stumbled upon this post and although it mostly about prevention it has been helpful.
Ya it’s true. Because of unhealthy foods as well as oily food you will catch cold quickly. But to get relief from it drink herbal teas including ginger. It will provide you little bit relief from cold.
That’s exactly what my mom always tells me when I get a flu. Now, I know she is true. And yes, when I get a cold, I drink a lot of tea which makes me feel way better!
This is very practical, good advice - wash your hands and avoid touching your face. So simple, but unfortunately, not very many people follow it.
Fresh juices are very good for when you have a cold. It’s best if you can juice them yourself, to avoid the added sugar and chemicals in commercial juices.