Headache, stuffy nose, cough, fever, itchy eyes, sore throat, muscle aches - if you are like most people, you know these symptoms of common cold already. Spring is really here but the change of season is also here with us. When the seasons change, people get colds like clockwork because the temperature fluctuates considerably from night to day and both children and adults are more susceptible to colds in this season. So Review teaches you a few simple measures and well known home remedies to help you protect from getting sick and keeping the flu away.

Cold Remedy #1: Wash your hands regularly. Each day hands are exposed to many contaminated surfaces. Then, when you unknowingly touch your face, the germs enter your body through eyes, nose, and mouth. For this reason, the simple act of hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of viral and bacterial infections.

Cold Remedy #2: Drink plenty of fluids to help break up your congestion. Drinking water or juice will keep your throat moist and prevent dehydration. You should drink at least 1.5L water daily, 8 to 10 cups every day, including other fluids such as sports drinks, herbal teas, fruit drinks, or ginger tea. However, other drinks that contain caffeine are not recommended because it makes your body increase its production of waste fluids and make you urinate more often.

Cold Remedy #3: Make your own salt water rinse to irrigate your nose. Salt-water rinsing helps break nasal congestion while also removing virus particles and bacteria from your nose. To make salt-water, mix one of cup lukewarm water and one teaspoon of salt. Lean your head over a basin, and put salt-water into your nose with syringe. One nostril at a time and let it drain. Repeat two to three times, and then treat the other nostril. Also for sore throat, saltwater gargle may have some merit. Gargling warm water with a teaspoon of salt four times daily may help moisten sore throat and bring temporary relief.

Cold Remedy #4: Sleep with an extra pillow under your head. This will help drain the nasal passages. If the angle is too awkward, try placing the pillows between the mattresses to make a more gradual slope. It is important to breathe air in right way against a cold or flu.

Cold Remedy #5: Stay warm and rested. Staying warm and resting when you first come down with a cold or the flu helps your body gather its energy for the immune battle. So give it a little help by lying down under a blanket to stay warm.

Cold Remedy #6: You can keep a cold away with taking some natural medicine. Ginger’s health benefits have long been touted. Eating ginger raw or drinking ginger tea are both popular natural folk remedies. Steep several slices of fresh ginger root in hot water and sip for an extra health boost or to soothe a cough or relieve throat.

Cold Remedy #7: A well-known immune system strengthener, garlic is remarkable for an antibacterial herb for fighting cold, cough and the flu. Garlic contains the immune boosting vitamin. One of the best ways to take advantage of garlic’s healing properties is by drinking fresh garlic tea. Chop or crush 1-2 cloves of garlic and steep them in hot water, then, drink it like a tea.

Cold Remedy #8: Pears with honey are a simple and effective home remedy for cough and sore throat. Pears are low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium but high in Vitamin C and K. No wonder we use it for colds. Also honey has been as a cold fighter for a long time, it may not come as a surprise to some that honey can be effective in shortening the effect of a cold. Mix 1-2 teaspoons honey and mild hot water and drink it like tea.

Cold Remedy #9: To reduce the misery of the common cold, natural Indian home remedies may provide you with some relief. The onion is a remarkable vegetable that belongs in the family of garlic. Onions have rich vitamin A, C, and calcium, mineral which help your heart keep healthy. Pour 2 cups of water into a pot. Boil it for 15 minutes until the water reduces to half. Put peeled onion and lemon and honey as much as you want and drink it.

Cold Remedy #10: Exercising with a cold may cause increased respiratory symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and breathlessness. If you have a fever with a cold, exercise may stress your body even more. This additional stress may hinder your recovery. That’s why it’s important to wait a few days to get back to your regular exercise. Regular exercise and physical activities are important parts to stay healthy and help to boost your immune system.