How To Fight Cold Symptoms In 24 Hours
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which is great for speeding recovery from colds.
When winter comes to the fore, it is inevitable to experience some cold symptoms. This prevents us from carrying out our daily activities normally.
We feel so tired that we only want one thing: to stay in bed.
When the climate is cold, our immune system weakens. Thus, we usually suffer from flu, colds, coughs and muscle pain, among others.
This is why it is important to be well prepared to face the cold days. We must also adopt a healthy routine that will allow us to resist health problems.
Professor Ron Eccles of the Common Cold Center at Cardiff University (UK) has devised a method that avoids all the symptoms of the common cold that are caused by a cold climate.
You will then be able to defeat them in just 24 hours.
07h00 – Take a hot shower
If due to the cold climate, you have joint pain or headaches, a hot shower can give you a good start to the day.
The hot water helps to relax and the steam helps clear the paranasal sinuses. This helps prevent congestion and problems like sinusitis.
8:00 a.m. – A healthy breakfast
Good nutrition is essential for recovering from cold symptoms. Breakfast is one of the keys to starting the day off right and fighting off cold symptoms.
You can consume a natural orange juice and eat a cup of antioxidant berries with a little oats, to have all the energy you need for your day.
Another great option is to have vegetable or chicken broth for breakfast.
10:00 am – One inhalation
During the period of colds, the nose becomes congested and we have excess phlegm. This prevents us from breathing normally.
When the paranasal sinuses are blocked, one usually suffers from sinusitis. It will usually cause terrible headaches.
In this case, it may be helpful to take an over-the-counter medicine, or a natural remedy to relieve congestion in the nose.
You can also inhale, covering your head and leaning over a bowl of boiling water. Do this for 5 minutes to calm and unclog the airways.
At noon – Take a short walk
Even though going out in the fresh air seems a bit crazy on a cold day, going for a lunchtime walk can help improve your mood and boost your immune system.
So do not think that you will make your situation worse by going outside when it is cold. Cover yourself well and take a short walk, it will be of great help to you.
Instead of eating fried and unhealthy foods at lunchtime, it is best to prepare yourself some planked chicken with salad.
Protein in chicken helps make more immune cells that fight disease.
The vegetables in your salad are rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients for fighting colds.
15:00 – A healthy drink
At snack time, the ideal is to consume a good hot herbal tea in order to dilute and expel phlegm more easily.
You can replace the tea with a glass of orange juice. Indeed, thanks to its high content of vitamin C, it is excellent for recovering from cold symptoms.
18:00 – Dinner time
At dinner time, it is good to have a tangy dish like curry or chili con carne. This type of food will help you raise your body temperature and help reduce cold symptoms.
Other ingredients to consider in your dinner are ginger, garlic, and peppers. Indeed, they are particularly renowned for their antiviral and antibacterial properties. In addition, they help fight colds and clear the paranasal sinuses.
20:00 – A relaxing bath
At the end of the day, your muscles are very likely to be tired and sore from the cold.
To sleep well and relax your muscles, the ideal is to take a hot water bath between one to two hours before going to bed.
You can add a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to this bath to enhance its effects against cold symptoms.
22:00 – Time to rest and sleep 8 hours
Going to bed early and getting a good night’s sleep is very important to regain strength quickly.
Good quality sleep strengthens the immune system and helps fight cold symptoms.
You should avoid consuming drinks such as coffee or alcohol before going to sleep, as they can interfere with your sleep.
