- 1). Take time off. Getting adequate rest will help you get over your cold quickly.
- 2). Drink more water than you usually do. Eight glasses a day is standard when you're healthy, so try to drink more than that.
- 3). Substitute herbal tea or juice for water to make your liquid intake goals.
- 4). Let your appetite dictate how much you eat. If you're not hungry at all, try eating something that's easy to digest, like a banana. Sugar may have a negative impact on your immune system, so limit sweets.
- 5). Eat chicken soup if it makes you feel better. It can't rid your body of the virus, but it's easy to digest and may soothe your throat.
- 6). Drink an immune-boosting tea of echinacea or goldenseal. You can also take capsules or a tincture.
- 7). Load up on vitamin C every few hours, and take zinc according to bottle directions.
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