11 Wellness Editor Support Hacks to Survive the Cold and Flu Season

There are many things I like in autumn and winter, but there are no cold seasons and flu seasons. It feels like everyone is sick at this time of year Various types of diseases Walking pneumonia, influenza, Covid-19, RSV, etc. It’s easier than ever to know if you have the flu or Covid 19 FDA Certification TestWhat’s not easy is to deal with the symptoms associated with the disease.

Luckily, there are things you can do to relieve pain, such as sore throats, suffocating noses, and coughs. To help, CNET’s wellness editor has compiled a list of tips for cold and flu seasons to use to avoid getting sick.

Detox Tea

“Whenever I start to get a cold, I always make this detox tea drink. The recipe contains pure ones Cranberry juicelemon and organic dandelion tea. Take a gallon grass or a very large mason jar and fill it with hot water. Then I’ll soak two Dandelion bag 10-15 minutes. Next, add one lemon and half cup of pure cranberry juice juice. This drink is very bitter so I recommend adding honey.

In addition to three healthy meals throughout the day, I try to finish as many teas as possible. It really helps to wash everything down and keep me hydrated. Plus, drinking it when it’s hot will calm your throat. Pure cranberry juice and Dandelion tea Highly antioxidant Lemon contains vitamin C. ” – Caroline Igo, Sleep Editor

zinc

“During the cold season and the flu season, I’ll try to take it zinc From some on a regular basis Research shows that it can cut off the cold Up to one or two days. That debate is still controversial, but when I take it I will remain healthy during the cold and flu seasons. It also focuses on maintaining a diet high in antioxidants Support my immune systemSo it can be a combination of things. ” – Giselle Castro-Sloboda, Wellness Writer

turmeric

“When I’m feeling unwell I love turmeric lattes and tea. It’s known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s said to produce turmeric. It benefits people dealing with allergies and infections. It’s also connected Relieve anxietythis is something I feel especially when I get sick. Anyway, hot drinks are known Relieves flu and cold symptomsand I definitely feel these benefits with my favorite turmeric drinks.

I tried to make my own turmeric latte, but I like the taste Golden Super Rat From Clevr blends containing probiotics, mushrooms and adaptogens. I love it too for cheaper options Yogitie’s Honey Chitter Melic Vitality Tea A bit of honey (and sometimes lemon) has been added. Note that both drinks contain black pepper. This may improve the body’s ability to absorb curcumin, a beneficial compound of turmeric. ” – Anna Gragat, Wellness Editor

Elderberry

“To fully understand the perfect thing, we need more research. The effects of elderberry in treating or preventing cold weather Or influenza, this is a supplement That you can always find in my medicine cabinet. I took it every day and found out I was sicker than when I didn’t take it. I tried it in all forms, including gami, syrup, tablets, capsules. Gummies are certainly the best, but often they come with lots of sugar, so you just need to stick to the capsules. This is combined with good sleep, exercise and frequent washing of hands, and is my goat during the cold and flu seasons. ”

Focused on throat care such as tea, honey

“If I catch a cold, I like to brew Fresh ginger tea And add honey to it. Due to pain and abrasion, Gargle with salt and warm waterbut I smear my throat A blend of warmed honey Lime juice (some people also use lemon). It’s like a homemade medicinal syrup, which tastes good and at the same time calms the throat. ” – Wellness Writer, Gisele Castroboda

Hot water, honey, apple cider vinegar, hot tody

“When you get sick in the winter, your throat is usually painful or continuous. Certain coughing can appear to make your throat sore and sore. Honey (preferably locally purchased honey) I can’t help but feel the pain of your throat. One formulation to consume during the day: hot water, honey, and a small amount Apple Cider Vinegar. The other is a hot toddy in the evening, usually a few hours before bedtime.

Hot Tody variations are used as colds and cough treatments Hundreds of years. Recipes usually contain warm water, whiskey, honey, lemon, and often served with cinnamon sticks. Of course, adding whiskey is completely optional and you will feel the soothing benefits of this drink without it. In addition to washing my hands frequently, I spend my time outside as often as possible during the winter. Exposed to fresh air and sunlight seems to help even in cold weather. It boosts my immune system (And my mood). ” – Ally Lopez, sleep author

Optimizes sleep

“Sleep is A key part of recovery from the flu. That being said, it can be very difficult to sleep when you get sick, especially if you have a runny nose or a persistent cough. To fight this, I often Supported sleep When I got sick. It may sound a little quirky, but it helps me to make sure my body rests as quickly as possible and get enough sleep to recover. This has a specialist pillow, but it tends to stack up what you need to save cash. ” – Sleep Writer Taylor Leamy

Vaporub

“Because of the crowds and coughs, I rely on you Vicks Vaporub And rub some on my breasts (please be careful with you You should not place it inside or around your nostrils). It’s a temporary fix that will help me clear my sinuses quickly. And now, I’m dealing with small things, so I discovered that steam baths help stifling noses, followed by cleaning it Nose vacuum cleaner. ” – Giselle Castro-Sloboda, Wellness Writer

steam

“Every time I get sick, it tends to cause congestion in my upper respiratory tract. My go-to is a steamy shower to help clean my sinuses and make it easier to blow my nose. Vacuum inhalation has been shown to relieve cold symptoms. I often let the shower head escape from my body for a few minutes, not to avoid hot water, and to avoid my skin covering it. Take a deep breath and inhale the steam. ”