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7 Tips for Beating That Pesky Cold, Stat

Get over that cold quickly so you can go on living your best life!
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Stay hydrated
Drink LOTS of fluids. Lots of water, juice and soup or warm broth will help you stay hydrated and help you feel better. You may also want to try probiotic drinks, which can help with gut health (and therefore, your overall health).

Another tip? Avoid caffeine and alcohol, as they could actually leave you more dehydrated than you started.

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Add moisture to the air around you
Get a humidifier or a cool mist vaporizer to add moisture to your home and help decrease the congestion you're feeling — though be sure to remember to change the water daily. Oh, and bonus: According to Dr. Richard Firshein, a good humidifier can also help ward off the flu. "The flu virus does not seem to like humidity, or it may be that your mucus membranes are more stable in humidity. Either way, humidify your home," he explains.

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Clear up that stuffiness
Get a saline spray or nasal drops so that you're not as stuffy and don't sound like you're talking in a fish bowl. These are available over the counter at any pharmacy.

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Do not take antibiotics
This will not work as antibiotics attack bacteria, while the common cold is a virus. Even if you have leftover antibiotics from a previous illness (which you shouldn't, as you should always take a full course of antibiotics), do not take them: Using them in the wrong way contributes to the problem of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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Try a few supplements
There are studies that say taking vitamin C supplements could help lessen the duration of a cold. Similarly, zinc lozenges have also been shown to speed up recovery time. Echinacea may also be helpful. "Typically, I recommend immune booster supplements like cordyceps, zinc and vitamin D," says Dr. Firshein.

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BY CARMEN WILLIAMS | FEB 28, 2020 | SHARES
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