What to do for a cold, how long does it last and how to get rid of it quickly? Discover simple tips!
Cold – who doesn't know it? Cold weather, frost outside, and you suddenly wake up with a cold, scratchy throat and the feeling that "something is crawling on you" 🤒. Colds are just an inevitable part of the winter months. But if you know what to do, you can deal with it much faster. Let's take a look at simple and effective tips on what helps with a cold, how to get over it quickly and boost your immunity.
It starts subtly – usually with a scratchy throat, stuffy nose and sneezing. Then a watery nose, cough and fatigue 🤧. The temperature is usually rather mild, unlike the flu which puts us to bed completely.
The common cold is a common viral upper respiratory tract illness that manifests itself with unpleasant symptoms and can disrupt everyday life. Behind it all are "little buggers" known as viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses, which are spread through the air or by touch. This group of rhinoviruses accounts for up to 50% of cases and other pathogens include coronaviruses, adenoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and parainfluenza viruses 🦠.
These viruses are spread mainly by contact with infected persons (droplets) when coughing, sneezing or talking, or with contaminated surfaces. Just by touching a doorknob, an elevator button or shaking hands with someone who already has a cold, viruses can find their way to us.
A common cold usually lasts 7–10 days. Its duration also depends on our immunity, age and general health. The typical course of a cold includes:
Day 1–2: Sore throat and fatigue
Day 3–4: Severe runny nose and stuffy nose
Day 5–7: Symptom improvement
The symptoms of a cold therefore normally last for a week to 10 days, but sometimes a choking cough can persist for longer.
If symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks or worsen, it may be a bacterial infection or other health problem.
5 tips on the cold or how to get rid of it quickly
Winter is ideal for spreading viruses 🥶. We spend more time indoors, where germs "merrily" circulate among us. Plus, the dry air from heating dries out the mucous membranes in the nose, making it easier for viruses to enter the body. And if stress, little sleep and a poor diet are added to the mix, the immunity will not be well prepared to fight.
If a cold does find its way to you, don't hang your head. There are proven tips on what to do for a cold and how to get rid of it fast 😊.
1. Prescribe yourself a rest regime
A cold signals that the body needs rest and energy to fight infection. Treat yourself to rest 😴, get enough sleep, avoid physical exertion and try to relieve stress.
2. Maintain hydration
Support proper immune system function and drink lots of water and herbal teas. Soups are also great 🥣. Adequate hydration makes it easier to release mucus.
3. Support immunity with natural remedies
Include foods rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, rose hips) and zinc (pumpkin seeds, nuts) in your diet.
Ginger and honey 🍯 are anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, citrus and kiwi are rich in vitamin C 🍋🥝 which improves the immune response, and garlic 🧄 excels in its antiviral and antibacterial properties.
4. Rely on immunity support products
Try the functional patchesImmunity💪, which contain natural immunity boosters such as zinc, ginseng extract, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), echinacea, elderberry extract and vitamin D3. The patches are unobtrusive and easy to apply, just stick them on the skin, for example on the inside of the arm, and leave them on for 24 hours. Thanks to transdermal technology, the active ingredients are absorbed through the skin, which increases their effectiveness.
Also include a Green Booster drink🌿, which, thanks to a combination of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, helps the body to better fight viruses and infections, in addition to providing energy during the day and promoting detoxificationand regeneration of the body. The drink is literally packed with natural ingredients such as spirulina, chlorella, young barley and wheat, acerola (25% vitamin C content), matcha powder, baobab and maca powder. Just mix 1 sachet a day in 250 ml of water or juice.
5. Try inhalation and humidification
Hot steam helps to relax the airways 😮💨. Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a better effect. Or try inhalation sticksfor colds and fatigue.
Humidifiers are great especially in the winter, as dry air flows through rooms, drying out mucous membranes, weakening their natural defences and increasing the risk of colds.
Recurrent cold: how to prevent it?
Frequent colds can be frustrating, and although we can't completely prevent them, there are several ways to reduce the risk and avoid recurrent colds.
Hand washing: The simplest and most effective protection.
Immune boost: If you have more colds than normal, a weakened immunity may be to blame. In this case, it's a good idea to focus on prevention. Immunity patches contain a unique blend of natural ingredients that support the body's natural immunity. Green Booster drinks are packed with a blend of superfoods that improve the body's overall immunity.
Balanced diet and supplements: supplement your diet with vitamins D, C and minerals such as magnesium and selenium.
Regular exercise and hardening: moving in the fresh air and gradually hardening your body strengthens it against seasonal viruses.
Quality sleep: Lack of sleep weakens the immune system. Get at least 7–8 hours of quality sleep every day.
Avoiding sick people: if someone sneezes around you, it's best to keep your distance.
Conclusion, how to quickly recover from a cold
Although colds are not a serious illness, they can make life miserable 🤒. If you want to get rid of it quickly, you need to focus on simple but effective steps: rest, drink plenty of fluids and boost your immunity.
The key is not only to relieve the symptoms, but also to support the immune system to deal with the infection as effectively as possible. Immunity support products like Green Booster Vitality Drinks, which give the body a super dose of vitamins and minerals, and Immunity patches, which provide continuous support throughout the day, can help with this.
With a combination of natural helpers, a healthy lifestyle and a little patience you will overcome colds quickly and effectively 😷. And remember that prevention is the key to health. Take care of your body not only during illness, but constantly - a healthy lifestyle is the best defense against viruses! We wish you to be fit soon ❤️!
Author: Patricie Mikolášová
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