<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Natural remedies can be helpful when it comes to not feeling cold in winter. While not as severe as the flu, coming down with a cold can make basic day-to-day activities more challenging.&nbsp;</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>☼ Practice prevention</div><div><br></div><div>One of the best ways to manage a cold is to avoid getting sick in the first place. While it’s impossible to avoid ever catching a cold, there are a few things you can do to minimize your risk, like</div><div><br></div><div>Protect your immune system by staying healthy. Exercise regularly.&nbsp;</div><div>Eat healthy foods - especially dark green leafy vegetables. And take good care of your mental health.</div><div><br></div><div>Wash your hands with soap and water.</div><div>Avoid touching your face. Cold viruses can live on your hands for up to 24 hours and they can enter your body through your nose, mouth, and eyes.</div><div>Stay away from people who are sick.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>☼. Stay hydrated</div><div><br></div><div>Proper hydration can help your body fight infection. To ensure you’re staying hydrated, try to:</div><div><br></div><div>Drink lots of fluids. This can include water, decaffeinated tea, juice (but skip anything with too much sugar), and soup.</div><div><br></div><div>Avoid beverages that dehydrate you - like sodas, alcohol, or coffee.</div><div><br></div><div>☼ Set yourself reminders to drink water.</div><div>Fill up a water bottle in the morning and make sure to sip it throughout the day.</div><div><br></div><div>☼ Get some good rest</div><div><br></div><div>Fighting an illness can take a toll on your body. Giving your body the rest it needs can help your immune system fight off the cold virus. Here are a few ways to let your body naturally heal itself:</div><div><br></div><div>Put the smartphone down. Give your brain a break by setting the device aside.</div><div><br></div><div>Take a nap.</div><div>Read a lighthearted book.</div><div><br></div><div>☼ Ease your sore throat</div><div><br></div><div>A sore throat can be a constant irritation when you have a cold. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to soothe it.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Make your own honey, lemon, and ginger cough drops. There are several recipes available online - find one that works for you.</div><div><br></div><div>Sip warm tea with honey and lemon.</div><div>Gargle with warm saltwater.</div><div><br></div><div>Drink warm, clear broth.</div><div>Enjoy a cold treat like a fresh fruit ice pop.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Reduce congestion</div><div>When mucus builds up in your nasal passages and lungs, it causes congestion and a general feeling of stuffiness.&nbsp; - Thrive</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>