Natural Ways to Prevent a Cold

By
Lia KG
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Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

We all know the feeling: the freezing winter months approach, and we feel ourselves getting a little sniffle. Unfortunately, that slight congestion can quickly transform into a full-blown cold. Here are some natural tips to help fight the cold before it even starts.

Nap Time

Getting enough sleep is crucial if your body has been exposed to a virus. You can never get too much sleep when you feel like you’re getting sick.

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Relax

Stress hormones can weaken your body’s natural defense system. Try yoga or meditation to prevent a nasty cold.

Skip a Drink

An increase in alcohol consumption can expose your body to harmful bacteria that you can make you sick. Stay hydrated, but not with alcohol!

Eat Your Veggies

Green, leafy vegetables are rich in vitamins that support a healthy immune system. Add kale, broccoli or spinach to your diet to strengthen your immune system.

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easy vegan kale Caesar salad, homemade dressing + croutons with a side of sitting on the floor patiently waiting for my furniture to arrive ☺️ I’m already feeling so at home in this new little apartment of mine and enjoyed making this kale salad so much yesterday that I’m going to do it again today! It’s perfect to make the dressing ahead of time and is looooaded with flavor! A couple of things I’m focusing on this year and as I stock my refrigerator is eliminating food waste + this salad is perfect for using up any greens, veggies, and bread you may have around! To make the croutons: cup up some bread into even cubes, heat the oven to 375, in a bowl add in the bread and coat with olive oil + any herbs you have! For the dressing: 2 tablespoons tahini, about 1 teaspoon olive oil + lemon + garlic + nutritional yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, a sprinkle of garlic powder + pepper + salt and mix it all up! Massage the kale in olive oil, add in the dressing + any veggies you’d like, top with the croutons, snag a seat on the floor or at a table and you’ve got lunch! ✨

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Keep Moving

Even though exercise may seem like the last thing you want to do when you feel that you are starting to get sick, it can actually save you. Regular exercise promotes the circulation of white blood cells, which can fight off the common cold.