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As I sit in the public library pounding away on the computer, the tickle-tickle of the keys is interrupted by sniffles, sneezes, coughs, blowing of noses, and clearing of throats. That’s right, we are coming into cold season! What to do!?
Rule 1 – PREVENT a cold. Get plenty of rest, drink plenty of cool or room temperature water, avoid sugary foods such as Halloween candy, and get out and about. Your body “needs” germs to stay healthy. Walk a mile on the treadmill – this gets the blood flowing and air moving through the lungs. Laugh hard every day!
Rule 2 – FIGHT a cold. Garlic, garlic, garlic! Tastes so good and you can always chew gum when NOT fighting off vampires. More water and take your vitamins. As it gets cooler outdoors, we tend to lock ourselves indoors which means our levels of Vitamin D are minimal! Take a multivitamin and an extra dose of D to fight the “ickies”!
Rule 3 – GET OVER IT! So, all the preventive measures in the world can sometimes get the best of us. You’ve caught the cold! Don’t stress! Stress only makes the healing take longer. Sleep and avoid drafts. Water, warm tea, jello and orange juice will keep you hydrated. The blood has to move through the body to deliver the goodies to fight the baddies. If you lose your voice – DON’T WHISPER and NEVER take anything to numb your throat and mouth. A simple menthol cough drop is perfect for soothing that throat.
Take your vitamins and eat more garlic. My favorite – chicken noodle soup with 2 chunks of garlic, a sprinkle of turmeric, and a side of garlic bread – Mmmm!
Rule 4: LISTEN to your voice teacher! Don’t whisper. NEVER take anything to number your throat! Drink warm or room temperature fluids – minimal ice if any. Take your vitamins. Wash your hands often – sing the Happy Birthday song in your head while you wash. Try not to clear your throat; instead gently cough. Use tissues. Use hand sanitizer before and after playing your instruments.
Check out this story on 3 Natural Soothers for Sore Throats.
What do you do when you’re sick?