Tuesday, July 10, 2018

how to get rid of cold

Eat Garlic

Taryn Forrelli, ND, Olly's head of innovation and certified naturopath, says to go heavy on the garlic when you feel a cold coming on. "Garlic is a powerful antioxidant with antimicrobial, antiviral, and antibiotic properties. It also helps with decongestion associated with colds and flus. Aim for eating one small clove every three to four hours. Smear it on toast with a bit of olive oil or honey if you can't stomach it straight." Our tip: Just be sure to have breath mints at the ready.

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Olly Ultimate Immunity Gummies
Forrelli also says to aim for 500 to 1000 milligrams of vitamin C per day while fighting off sniffles. "An easy and tasty way to make sure you're getting enough of this juicy antioxidant is taking a vitamin C–rich supplement like Olly's Ultimate Immunity gummy, which is a blend of 700 milligrams of vitamin C, zinc, and beta glucans for immune system support." While you may be familiar with vitamin C and zinc as cold-fighting powerhouses, get to know beta-glucan. In a 2008 study, one group that took a supplement with beta-glucan had 23% fewer upper respiratory infections than the other group that took a placebo.

Eat Chicken Soup

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Yeah, yeah. We've all been told to have a bowl of chicken soup when we're sick—it's good for the soul, as they say. But there's actually science behind why it works: Cysteine is a powerful antioxidant found in chicken soup (it's released from chicken during cooking) and actually chemically resembles the bronchitis medication acetylcysteine. The protein and minerals from the chicken (white meat—dark is a bit too fatty) also help boost your immune system while the salty broth helps to thin mucus. It's truly a healing miracle food—no wonder bone broth is so on trend.

Wear Wet Socks (Seriously)

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When Forrelli also suggested the "wet sock" method to cure a cold, I thought either A) she was joking or B) she's clearly never stepped in a puddle and had her shoe fill up with water (which is my personal nightmare). However, this method, also known as "warming socks," works with your body's natural physiology to heal everything from colds to headaches to trouble sleeping. Essentially, when you place the wet socks on your feet, the cool temperature causes blood to flow away from the skin and back into the feet to warm them up. This form of "microcirculation" performs exactly what regular blood flow does, bringing nutrients in and toxins out. However, doing this in a small area in such a quick amount of time rather than getting your heart rate up pulls blood into the skin and away from areas of pain and swelling (like stuffed sinuses).

In order to do this, first warm your feet (placing them in a hot bath works), wring out a pair of cold wet socks in the sink, and immediately place them on your feet. Put dry socks (or plastic baggies) on over the wet socks so you can cuddle up in bed, and then wake up in the morning feeling better.

Hydrate

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Aside from just fueling your body with water to stay hydrated, drinking plenty of fluids keeps your throat and passages lubricated, according to Be Well coach Amanda Carney.


Alex Caspero, head nutritionist at Hum Nutrition, adds that hot drinks are a must, too: "Hot liquids, like tea, relieve nasal congestion and can soothe the inflamed tissue that lines your nose and throat. If you're feeling queasy, grate in some fresh ginger to help calm an upset stomach." Inhaling the steam from the drink also stimulates your cilia (the little hair-like structures in your nose and trachea) to sweep germs out.

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Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
In addition to relieving bloating, boosting energy, and clearing acne, apple cider vinegar also helps get rid of sore throats. Germs hate acid, so taking a swig of this potent liquid will help ward them off. Take it from us: Recently, Byrdie's editorial director, Faith, and I were feeling sick, so we took a sip of ACV and instantly felt the throat-soothing effects. Can't stomach the taste? Try diluting a tablespoon or two in a glass of water, or dress your salad with it. Or you can forego it in liquid form altogether and try an ACV supplement.


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