We have to start with prevention from Winter Cold Remedies and this can be done by many things. Since most viruses are breathed into your system or you get them from other sick people sneezing or coughing on their hands it is necessary to keep your hands clean. All-day long you need to wash your hands every single chance you get to keep the germs from spreading. You can also use an antibacterial hand gel to help keep the germs at bay.
Another great preventative measure is to take a daily dose of Vitamin C. This will help your body fight off any infection before it gets worse. Most people don’t understand that once you are sick vitamin C will not do much, but it can help prevent the virus from taking over your life if you use it as a preventative measure.
Now you also need to get out the bleach wipes and Lysol spray. This is especially important if you have children because they are magnets for germs and they will pick them up from school every single day. Wipe down and spray any toys, handles, doorknobs, or other surfaces that are touched on a regular basis. This can help keep the germs to a minimum.
One last preventative step to take is to change your sheets and all the sheets in your house. If your child has become sick or you have picked up even a small amount of it you could be leaving germs all over your bed. Wash and change your sheets once a week during the cold season and you may not need one of the winters cold remedy this year.
Winter Cold Remedies for when you get Sick:
Green Tea: Drink green tea with %, natural honey, a few times a day. The tea has antioxidants that can help your body fight the cold off and the honey will help your body build up immunity to local allergens.
Ginger: If it is too late for these methods you can use ginger root to help with inflammation and for a sore throat. It will help kill the virus and if you just grate a little into a tea strainer and pour hot boiling water over it you will have a therapeutic tea to help with your throat. Drink this three times a day until you feel better.
Eucalyptus Oil: Also, eucalyptus oil can help with a stuffy nose, and believe it or not chicken soup also helps with the common cold. With eucalyptus oil, you want to put a few drops of the oil in a sink full of hot water, put a towel over your head, and breathe in the steam. Steam is also another great remedy and a hot shower will help.
The best way to keep from getting sick is to pay attention to how you feel and fight it off before you actually become sick. If you do get sick you can try any of the above winter cold remedies and have a better year this year.