We're protecting ourselves from sickness this season! You can boost your winter immune support with these healthy tips. Check them out here.
It’s cold season, and you definitely want to do everything you can to avoid the sniffles and sneezes that are going around! Whether you want to focus on prevention, or feel like you might already be coming down with something, boost your winter immune support with these natural ways to help fight off a cold.
Grandmothers everywhere have been sharing this tip for generations. Drinking chicken broth, like in chicken noodle soup, is a popular remedy used to help fight off colds. According to the Daily Mail, “A study found that chicken soup could ease the symptoms of upper respiratory infections because it contains anti-inflammatory agents. Further research shows that the aroma, spices and heat from the soup can clear congestion brought on by the common cold.” Sorry, vegans --this remedy won’t be very helpful for you, but stay tuned for the next tip.
Another ingredient with natural anti-inflammatory properties is ginger. Today.com shared, “In a review published in the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers summarized that ginger’s potent anti-inflammtory properties were key in the root’s powers to combat a cold or flu.” Try sipping on some hot ginger tea as a great way to stay hydrated, and enjoy the warm, soothing drink while getting the anti-inflammatory benefits of ginger.
Foods that are rich in vitamin C include oranges, mangos, and kale. Research by Harvard Medical School suggests that active people who take at least 200 mg of vitamin C every day, may have their risk of getting a cold cut in half.
You’ve probably heard that it’s a good idea to drink lots of liquids when you're sick. Staying hydrated will help your body perform better when it comes to immunity. Vice explains, “Depending on who you ask, keeping up a steady intake of water, tea, or the occasional Pedialyte will supposedly help you recover faster and ease your symptoms.”
Lack of sleep can make your body more susceptible to catching viruses. “When you're already sick, the best thing you can do for your body is sleep,” Camilo A. Ruiz, DO, FACOI, Medical Director at Choice Physicians Sleep Center in South Florida, told Refinery 29.
The simple act of washing your hands with soap and water can help you avoid catching a cold. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reminds us that, “Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.”
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