Hot Tips On Handling A Cold (NAPSA)—While science has not yet come up with a cure for the commoncold, health care professionals have discovered that certain home remedies can help stop the sniffles or at least let you feel less miserable while you have them. Here are seven steps you maycare to take: 1. Chicken soup Research conducted by the University of Nebraska Medical Cen- ter found that its combination of ingredients helps stop the movement of neutrophils—mucus-forming white blood cells that kick in during viral infections such as colds to attack bacteria. 2. Extremities soak At the first shiver of ill will: Sit on the edge of your bathtub with your legs immersed in piping-hot water and your back swathed in towels. Drink something hot and then sink your arms elbow-deep into the tub. The idea is to sweat out the toxins A cold is nothing to sneezeat. Fortunately, some home remedies can help. the picolinic fatty acid found in mother’s milk—onto the back of your throat to reduce inflammation and viral activity. 6. Yogurt Building a biofilm in your gut is a good way to ensure founda- tional health. Dr. Garcia says, “If (but make sure you rehydrate). you want to fight colds better, liver oil Give your immune system an 7. Keep your nose—and mouth—clean Dr. Garcia recommendshis sick patients buy a new toothbrush and therapeutic toothpaste such as 3. Vitamin D drops and cod extra boost with an omega-3 fatty acid such as codliver oil, a super- food high in vitamins D and A. 4, Plain-old vitamin C Dr. Oz Garcia, a nutritional counselor and life-extension spe- cialist, says, “Ascorbic acid seems to have an anti-inflammatory effect, so the chills are not so dra- matic, and the adrenal system seems to respond with better efficiency.” 5. Zine picolinate Dr. Garcia also recommends cracking open a capsule of zinc picolinate—a mineral bound to start with a yogurt a day.” Arm & Hammer’s, which more effectively cleans out bacteria with peroxide, fluoride and bicarbonate than does ordinary toothpaste. Also recommended: mouthwash, saline solution and a tongue cleaner. Learn More You can find a lot of useful information like this in the arti- cles in Men’s Vogue magazine. For more information, visit www.mensvogue.com.
