How to Get Rid of a Cold In 24 Hours

Feel a dreadful spring time cold coming on? Don’t miss a beat having to stay in bed. Nursing a cold could lose you valuable time and money. Fight off your cold fast. Follow these tips to bounce back in just 24 hours.

Take a hot shower

If you wake up with aches and sneezes, hop right in the shower! A steamy shower can soothe your aching muscles and relieve that stuffiness from sleeping. The mist and humidity will help loosen mucus and clear your sinuses so you can breathe easier.

Home remedy

Take two teaspoons of elderberry syrup.  This syrup can be found at health food stores and contains anti-viral properties that can boost your immune system. Take two teaspoons up to three times a day to lessen the duration and intensity of your cold.

Have a healthy breakfast

Swap your quick breakfast to go for some eggs. Eggs are a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Pair your eggs with a cup of tea with lemon and honey added. Honey works great to soothe a cough by coating the back of your throat.

Drink lots of water

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drinking water is crucial to fighting off an illness. Low-grade fever increases the amount of liquid that evaporates from the body, putting you at a higher risk for dehydration. Staying hydrated also helps your body wash away mucus that accumulates in your nose and throat.

Take a walk

While you may feel like crawling into bed during the afternoon, take a walk instead. A 20-minute stroll around the office or house can lift your energy levels and help your symptoms. Walking also helps stimulate deep breathing which can help open your nasal passages.

Sip on some chicken soup

The vapor and ingredients in chicken soup can suppress chemicals that can cause inflammation in the body. Plain old canned soup works just as good as homemade soup in fighting off a nasty cold.

Get some sleep

When you have a cold, getting a good night’s rest can make all the difference. Try to get at least seven hours of restful sleep when trying to fight off illness. If your nose is stuffy, try propping yourself up with a pillow to drain your sinuses and keep nasal passages open and clear.

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