The cold weather is still reaping havoc across the country. All this time being stuck indoors is making it harder to avoid getting sick, especially if you work outside the home in a large (or even small) office/warehouse setting.
Did you know that there are fun ways to ward off cold symptoms – some of which you might not have heard of before? Did you know that kissing can actually help strengthen your immune system?
Pucker up and give your loved one a big old smooch on the lips and check out these other interesting ways to fight off a cold.
Double up on Kissing – Did you know that exchanging bacteria with loved ones can help strengthen your immune system? Pucker up!
Hitting the Gym – regular exercise allows you to improve your overall fitness, which can help to boost your overall health and look good in that little black dress for that special dinner
Remedies from the Earth – natural cold remedies formulated with Zinc and Echinacea help to stop colds in their tracks. They come in multiple forms that can discreetly fit in your purse like Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Lozenges, QuickMelts or Oral Spray.
Listening to Music – music increases immunoglobulin A (IgA) production, an immune boosting protein – spend the night holding your beau close to you and share a dance by the fire place
Breakfast Date at Starbucks – hot liquids help wash the virus out of your mouth and down into your stomach where it can’t grow due to the acids
NOT blowing your nose – As congesting as it sounds, don’t blow your nose; Use a decongestant! Blowing hard can actually push the mucus up into your sinuses, making you sicker. Plus, swallowing a decongestant compared to blowing your nose into a hanker chief is not as off-putting.
Days at the Spa – Studies show that sitting in a sauna can detox a cold right out of your system – spa day for two please!
What unique ways do you know of to help ward off a cold? Feel free to share your comments.
Kimberly
*I was not compensated for this post. I posted this for the enjoyment of my site readers. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.
courtney b says
I had no idea that kissing can help build up your immune system !:)
DorothyTeel says
LOL never thought of some of these ideas that you talked about, kissing, I was always told that would spread the germs, but if you kiss enough your germs and others co mingle and become stronger…LOL, drinking hot tea at Starbucks sounds like fun, hot beverages are great and why not enjoy it around others.. Thanks for this enlightening look at Intimate ways to ward off a cold.. I have always believed the more sheltered life one leads the more chances of getting sick when you go out. So start early and build up some immunity.
Achild Children's Books - Aira Bongco says
Same here. Kissing can make a cold better. Now that’s new. That gives us even more of an excuse to go find a partner and start smooching haha.