How to Avoid the Common Cold

You can catch a cold any time of the year but during the cold months they can linger a bit.  You get the scratchy throat, a runny or stuffy nose and sometimes body aches.  Not much fun really.

As you get older you get a bit more susceptible to colds and those germs seem to linger and never go away.

It’s not possible to find ways to completely avoid catching a cold at some point but there are a few ways to try your best to avoid them.

Wash your hands.  You heard this during the COVID-19 pandemic but it is a good way to help ward off the germs.  Aim for twenty seconds.  Try and watch after you have been out and about, definitely before you eat and if you sneeze or cough.

Get your sleep.  You’ve heard us say this over and over again in our blogs but it’s true that if you get enough sleep it helps your immune system stay strong.

Keep a balanced diet.  Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and avoid processed phones.  Citrus fruits, strawberries and peppers are all rich in Vitamin C to help your immune system.

Manage the stress in your life.  Try your best to do whatever you can to lower any of the stress in your life.  It helps with more than just trying to avoid a cold.

Finally, if you are older or have health issues it would be in your best interest to avoid large crowds.  Large crowds have more germs so in the winter months it’s best not to be in the middle of a crowd.

Colds can make you feel very uncomfortable so if you do get one try and take care of yourself with good food, rest and sleep.  There are medications that can help too if needed.

Private Home Health Care understands that it is impossible for you to be certain to avoid a cold.  We hope you have good information to do your best to avoid them as best you can.  Stay Well.