All That We feel initiator sneezing or tingling in the instance of the back of the throat which marks the beginning of the cold season. But there is anything to do to Avoid Ourselves to get one?
Adults average three and Fifty-seven Fights sniffle United Nations Year with Children Picking twice this number. However, no more scientists THAT ARE NEAR Hard to Reach Goal: A Cure for the Common Cold .
According to Professor Ron Eccles of the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University, the large number of different viruses is director of The Reason For The Year That Capture hold after Year. But There is a ray of hope.
"We are at a stage where there is a huge amount of power these viruses and how they work.
"We expect to continue to increase the knowledge we have a breakthrough," says Professor Eccles.
The good news is that all the research has taught us how colds spread.
Here are 10 simple ways to dramatically improve your chances of avoiding the scourge of winter ...
1. Go green: The Babraham Institute in Cambridge found that eating lots of leafy green can boost your immune system.
It turns out that cruciferous vegetables - bok choy broccoli - contain food chemicals that help ensure that the white blood cells that operate at full capacity to fight infections.
-Try: Stir-frying broccoli with a little soy sauce and ginger for a fabulous flu-fighting side dish.
2. Switch vitamin C for D: Pills of vitamin C used to be the important nutrient when it comes to busting colds - but no more.
Australian scientists have discovered that this vitamin does not reduce the risk of developing a cold, very helpful in relieving symptoms.
"The most recent evidence indicates that most of us get enough vitamin C in your diet," says Professor Eccles.
"So, unless your diet is poor - and I mean the edge of malnutrition - not worth supplementing.
"If you take something more this winter, make vitamin D. We need vitamin D to support the immune system, but the levels are much lower in winter because there is less sun."
3. Sleep more: Get a good night's kip can strengthen your defenses against colds. The experience of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S. found that the more sleep you get, the more likely you are to repel insects breathing.
People who sleep less than seven hours a night were almost three times more likely to come down with a cold than those with eight or more hours of quality nap.
-Try: Having an hour without the TV before bed – research shows it can help you drop off more easily.4. Take a probiotic: Take a daily dose of friendly bacteria has been found to reduce the duration of a cold for two days.
"Probiotics can also reduce the risk of respiratory infections by nearly 20% in children and the elderly," says GP Dr Sarah Brewer. "I give my kids Actimel every day in his lunch box and are rarely wrong! "
5. Eat breakfast: peoplr who eat cereals are less likely to catch cold than those who skip breakfast, according to studies by the University of Cardiff.
Researchers believe this is because whole grains are packed with nutrients that we know are important for the immune system, such as the B vitamins, iron and zinc.
-Try: Starting the day with a bowl of porridge topped with berries.
6. Wash your hands: Scientists thought that colds are transmitted when infected people cough or sneeze.
But we are much more likely to catch a cold by touching contaminated surfaces such as door handles - where insects can last 24 hours or more - and then touching your eyes or nose.
"The single best defense is to wash your hands regularly with soap and water throughout the day," says Professor Eccles.
"But if you're on public transport and you can not do disinfectant hand gels after drugs are a good idea."
7. Keep your distance!: Because viruses cling to your bare fingers, shaking hands is an easy way to catch a cold.
Try to wash your hands as soon as educated or opt for a pat on the back instead.
Kissing, on the other hand, is not as bad as you think. There are only a few of harmful insects on the lips and mouth, if you really are not likely to catch a cold. It is the nasal mucus should be avoided.
-Try: “Sneezing or coughing into the crook of your arm to avoid spreading the virus,” says Dr Sarah Brewer.
8. Get gargling: A Japanese study showed that people who gargled with water three times a day - a common practice in the East - had 36% fewer colds than those who did not. Although the researchers admitted that they did not know exactly why it works, speculated that could help the mucus and viruses behind the clear throat.
-Try: Gargling with water before brushing your teeth in the morning, after lunch and at night.
9. Spice things up: Some spicies have been found to be fighters of beneficial insects, such as cayenne pepper, which contains an active ingredient called capsaicin that beats congestion by thinning the lining of the nasal passages so you can breathe easier.
Garlic contains a chemical compound known as allicin, can zap cold viruses that lead to infection.
-Try: Adding spices to soups and stews for a healthier winter warmer.
10. Give excess booze the boot for good: Before you reach for that “medicinal” whisky, there’s some bad news.
Unfortunately for fans of the strange night cap, it is a myth that alcohol kills cold germs.
In fact, it actually suppresses the immune system, leaving potentially more exposed.
This is why heavy drinkers are more prone to infections, despite the occasional rocker is still valid.
-Try: Limiting yourself to one or two drinks a day and have at least two booze-free days per week to give your liver a break.
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