Curb the Cold: 5 At Home Tips for fighting sickness
The months of January, February and March can feel like one long period of cold winds and icy conditions mixed with chapped lips, stuffy noses, and the dreaded flu season. The drop in temperature and rise in common colds doesn’t have to get you down. Urban Body Fix has some tips to curb the cold this winter season.
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Boost Your Immune System
Up your body’s guard by incorporating foods like ginger, spinach, and broccoli into your diet. All of these foods contain important vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, fiber, and antioxidants. All of these foods help to strengthen your body’s ability to fight bacteria and infection.
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Sleep Sleep Sleep
Your body needs sleep, that’s a fact. Turn off the Netflix and the lights a little earlier to get the rest your body needs to combat the cold. Studies have shown that getting at least seven hours of sleep can make a real difference in preventing the cold.
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Bone Broth
Hot beverages have always been a cure all for stuffiness, sore throats, and general fatigue, but have you added bone broth to your at-home remedy routine? Bone broths are excellent sources of omega-3s, zinc, iron, and omega-6 fatty acids. It also contains amino-acid glycine which has been linked to promoting better sleep. We recommend sipping on bone broth in the morning with nutraMetrix Pure Collagen for the ultimate cold fighting power.
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Put Some Eucalyptus In Your Life
Oddly specific, we know, but eucalyptus is high in antioxidants and has been linked to relieving cold symptoms. In addition to its abilities to treat dry skin, reduce pain, and alleviate cold symptoms, it’s also been known to promote relaxation. Honestly, who couldn’t use a little extra relaxation right now? Grab some eucalyptus oils or hang up the plant in your house to spread all of its curative powers.
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Hydrate
Water and tea help to loosen congestion while combating dehydration. Warm water with lemon and tea can also be great remedies for soothing a sore throat before it becomes worse! Avoid soda, coffee, and alcohol which can sometimes make dehydration worse.
Try one of these tips and let us know how it helped you fight the cold @UrbanBodyFix