Angelia

Today's Washington Post had an article on avoiding colds as well as what to do once you get one
Cold & Flu season
Here is an excerpt validating my suggestion: CHICKEN SOUP
[quote]You can�t cure a cold,� Dimond said. It just has to run its course.

So by no means, he emphazised, should you take antibiotics for a cold. �Antibiotics do not work,� he said. �If you take those drugs for those viruses, you build up antibiotic resistance, and if it is something else, you create a bigger health problem down the line.�

He recommends an over-the-counter antihistamine and pain relievers for aches and head congestion. �Everybody has his or her own medication of choice,� he said. �One person told me to put Vicks VaporRub on the bottom of your feet and wear socks to bed. I have no idea if that works.�

And it turns out, your grandmother was right about chicken soup and gargling. Both use a fair amount of salt, which works as an anti-inflammatory and mucus-thinning agent.

�You feel better with more salt, and your blood pressure feels better,� Rixinger said. �Chicken soup is a good source of sodium, and it goes down easily.�

Otherwise, you just need to wait it out. And when you get back to work with the remnants of a cough, please, cover your mouth. [/quote]
Hope you feel better soon
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