Even though it's not quite cold season yet, the cold's been going around lately. People are getting head/chest colds in the middle of the summer that are lasting 2+ weeks. Since I've been hanging out with some friends with colds because I love them so much, I found myself fighting not to get sick for the last couple of weeks and was wondering what kind of things I could do to boost my immune system without paying any money (the pake in me). The first thing I wondered about was if caffeine would hinder my immune system from getting stronger. Struggling with a run-down feeling and having to work anyway, I just wanted a cup of tea! So with a little bit of research I have some answers that include but are not limited to:
Basic cold prevention:
- regular exercise
- green, white or chamomile tea (antioxidants and for chamomile essential oils and stress relief)
- relaxing-not stressing out
Things that increase your likeliness of catching a cold:
- poor sleep
- stress
- poor nutrition
- cigarette smoking
What you can do once you feel like you are catching a cold
- get enough rest
- up your vitamin c and herbal supplements (essential oils, echinacea, zinc...)
- stay hydrated- limit caffeine intake because it dehydrates your body (diuretic)
- exercise moderately, can clear up congestion temporarily, endorphins boost immune system. Don't exercise with a fever or if you have a combination of asthma and a cold
- stay away from processed foods and focus on eating more fruits, vegetables and protein
- do something that fills you up (endorphins help boost immune system
- pho (my magic remedy)
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