How to Survive Your Cold

By: Sadisha E.

Hand Sanitizer

 It helps to keep hand sanitizer and even Clorox Wipes nearby. Use these to combat the spread of germs throughout.  Of course it is impossible to destroy all of the germs. However, you have some options. Merely wiping down door handles, facet handles is a great start. Periodically use the hand sanitizer on your hands. Don’t neglect to wipe anything you touch: anything with knobs, keyboards, electronic devices, and switches.

Every couple of days you should change your pillow cases. It will become a breeding playground for microorganisms. If it is in your budget wash those comforters and sheets at least once during your illness. Repeat at the end of the cold as well!

Create a healthier environment to get well in.  Best bet would be to minimize spreading the cold. The last thing anyone wants is to finally get better. Then catch the same cold from their family. By the way would have been your fault they caught it in the first place.

Most importantly blow your nose to remove the mucus.  Keep  a disposable bag near you to toss out used tissues. Then tie it up and throw away. Drink tea and add honey and lemon juice. The 2 are natural antiseptics. These will heal you from the inside and build up your immunity. Flush it out by staying hydrated. Rest as much as you can. The more sleep you get the faster you’ll recover. Stay home for a few days if possible.

I can’t stress it enough: drink plenty of clear fluids. Eat soup; the steam will help you breathe better. Or simply let the shower steam and inhale deeply until you get out. You can even soak for 20 minutes in a tub and add Epsom Salt to the water. Epsom is designed to remove toxins from your body. Simultaneously the soak will help your skin absorb much needed magnesium. Did I mention this soak will also relieve aches and pains?

In the event you develop a sore throat gargle with salt water. The iodine is also an antiseptic which kills germs.

Keep a vaporizer in the room to moisturize the air you breathe. Mist loosens congestion by making the mucus thinner.

Prepare for future colds: (keep handy) cold medicine, vaporizer, tissue, small plasic bags, hand sanitizer, Chlorox Wipes or disinfectiant spray, Epsom Salt, Honey, Tea, Soup, Orange juice or Vitamin C, and salt.

If you have read this I hope it puts you on the path to a speedy recovery! Get well soon!


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