Drink beetroot juice, supplement with probiotics, and drink plenty of water to support resistance and reduce cold symptoms.
A cold is an upper respiratory tract infection that affects the nose and throat. The disease is often caused by a virus and has the ability to spread quickly in confined environments. Common symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, ear and throat pain. Some of the ways below help control symptoms and recover from colds faster.
Vitamin C from fruits, vegetables or vitamin C supplements can shorten the duration of a cold, making symptoms less severe. With vitamin C supplements, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) cautions patients not to take more than 2,000 mg per day because it can cause some side effects due to overdose. To be safe, patients should consult their doctor about the type of vitamin C to use and the appropriate dosage.
Beetroot juice High in nitrate content, increases nitric oxide production, protecting the body from respiratory infections, including colds. Patients can drink beetroot juice regularly during the flu and after recovering from the flu to help prevent the disease.
Meditate Reduce stress and improve mental health, thereby preventing colds and other respiratory infections.
Probiotics usually included yogurt, kimchi, miso soup, fermented soybeans, sauerkraut. Gut health is an important part of the immune system. A healthy digestive system supports a healthy immune system, preventing and recurring colds.
Yogurt is rich in probiotics. Image: Bui Thuy
Rinse your nose with salt water Can reduce cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose, and support cough relief. There are many nasal irrigation devices such as neti pots, saline nasal sprays, and mist nasal spray bottles. Adults should wash their nose 2-3 times a day, children 1-2 times. Do not abuse because it can cause infection and damage to the nasal mucosa. Saline used to wash the nose should ensure hygiene and safety. It is recommended to use pre-mixed physiological saline sold at pharmacies.
Rest Helps the body have time to heal and recover quickly after a cold. If you work too much and don’t get enough sleep, your body will have a harder time recovering, and your cold may last longer. Resting at home is also a way to limit the spread of the virus to those around you.
Honey Has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and contains compounds that support immune function and fight colds. Honey also soothes a sore throat. Children under one year old should not use honey because it can cause poisoning.
Drink lots of water During colds, it helps dilute phlegm and mucus in the sinuses and throat, reduces cough and nasal congestion, and clears the airways. You can choose some drinks such as filtered water, herbal tea, chicken soup, bone broth… During this time, patients should avoid drinking caffeine and alcohol because they easily dehydrate and affect sleep. like recovery time.