Tips to avoid coughs and colds

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWC8I0o8pASHFJ_QBjqz570vJeJsX8s-czQOP5RyVplTlF6ySNxXz_L3fwyBRExX6I1KP_byDhOrQa-2XQ-fllKXsqQjiZxuhYLPcu8a3Nf3mwBpmDda862BxYozBymUSHZSe_-pO6VKrn/s1600-h/2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434042257438417410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWC8I0o8pASHFJ_QBjqz570vJeJsX8s-czQOP5RyVplTlF6ySNxXz_L3fwyBRExX6I1KP_byDhOrQa-2XQ-fllKXsqQjiZxuhYLPcu8a3Nf3mwBpmDda862BxYozBymUSHZSe_-pO6VKrn/s320/2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" /></a><br /><br /><br />Everyone still seems to be coming down with a cough, cold or even the flu. But you can avoid the snuffles, by putting our Top 10 tips into action<br />1.Think green.<br /><br />Dark green leafy vegetables, like kale, greens and spinach, Vitamin C and E all help your body fight infections and boost your immune system.<br />- Find lots of tasty recipes with spinach and kale<br />2. Don't be a sinner.<br /><br />Smoking and drinking may be enjoyable for many of us, but they won't help you fight off an infection. Smoking means you're more likely to get a sore throat, while wine and beer will attack your liver and it will take longer for any germs to leave the body.<br />- Find tips on how to stop smoking<br />3. Chill out.<br /><br />Stress is a huge factor in staying healthy, so if you can cut out the things that get you all knotted up, then you're less likely to catch a cold.<br />- More information on stress and how to beat it<br />4. Go for a curry.<br /><br />Turmeric and ginger are both common ingredients in curries and research has shown that they can help to boost your immune system and protect against infections.<br />- Try one of our great curry recipes<br />5. Make a fruit cocktail.<br /><br />If eating lots of fruit sounds like hard work, why not rustle up a fruit juice. Oranges, limes, strawberries, blackberries and apples are all packed with immune-boosting nutrients and can really help fight off sniffles.<br /><br />6. Have a wash.<br /><br />We're not saying you smell! Washing your hands is one of the best and easiest ways of stopping viruses getting to you.<br />- Get expert advice about hand washing<br />7. Get up and out.<br /><br />We're not suggesting that you start training for the London Marathon, but getting regular exercise, even if it's a 20-minute walk to the shops, will help. Working your body increases its natural defences and reduces the chances of getting ill.<br />- More easy exercise tips on goodtoknow.co.uk<br />8. Think like the French.<br /><br />Garlic can be a real turn-off to some people, but it is one of the most powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral nutrients around. If you find the taste too strong, you can always take it in tablet form.<br />- More recipes and tips for garlic<br />9. Get some sleep.<br /><br />While you're under the duvet and your brain is having a rest, your body is using the time to recharge and fight off any infections.<br />- More information on insomnia and tips for a good night's sleep<br />10. Watch a funny movie.<br /><br />It has been proved that laughter raises the levels of immune-boosting hormones in the blood, that help to fight infections. Laughter really is the best medicine.<br />- Talk about what makes you laugh with others

Tips to avoid coughs and colds

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Best Eye Care Tips

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Best Eye Care Tips

1. Take short breaks: avoid spending or sitting long hours before computer rather take short breaks in between and relax. 2. Don�t rub your ...

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