Tips For Getting Over Colds (NAPSA)}—Peoplein the U.S suf- fer about one billion colds annually, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. While that statistic is nothing to sneeze at, there is news that may bring manycold sufferers at least somerelief: The right steps can help makecoldseasier to bear. Try these tips: Catching A Cold? A cold usually comes on slowly. Early symptoms include feeling tired, sneezing, coughing and hav- ing a runny nose. People who have colds do not always have fevers, or sometimes their fevers are very low—oneto two degrees above nor- mal. When you feel a cold coming on, try to stay homeandrest, espe- cially if you have fever. It’s a good idea to stop smoking and to avoid secondhand smoke while you areill (and while you're healthy, too) and to keep away from alcohol. Take The Right Vitamins Doctors sayit’s important to eat healthful meals when you have a cold. anced meals while you are sick. You may find that lighter foods are eas- Not all vitamins get an “A+” ier to eat when youareill (think soups, eggs, plain salads, etc.). It’s healthy. Research now showsthat fluids, such as water and juice. when it comes to helping you stay also important to drink plenty of some forms of vitamin C, such as Ester-C, provide an advanced type of protection. The patented supplement also contains vitamin C metabolites that may increase its effectiveness, and it is shown to work in the immune system for 24 hours. It is also pH balanced, which Fluids help loosen the mucus that usually lines the chests of people with colds. Fluids are also important if you have a fever, because acid. Similarly, not all vitamin E is the same. Ester-E is a patented form of vitamin E thatis readily utilized by the body. Its unique properties help to protect its potency and its antioxidant strength. might recommend an analgesic to makes it gentler on the stomach than regular vitamin C—ascorbic WhatTo Eat Doctors say the old adage about needing to starve a cold doesn’t hold water. In fact, it’s a good idea to focus on eating healthful, bal- fever can cause dehydration. Treating Symptoms It’s a good idea to talk with your doctor about which cold medicine may work best for your particular cold. For instance, your doctor relieve aches and pains and reduce fever, or an antitussive to help with coughing. If you can’t get to a drugstore, simple home remedies—such as gargling with warm salt water a few times a day to relieve a sore throat—often help with symptoms. For more information, visit the Web sites www.Ester-C.com and www.Ester-E.com.
