cold and fever- is prevention always better than the cure?

Do you think that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well this isn’t a theory as it may seem cold and fever. Red apple skin has more into oxidant and anti inflammatory effects than berries and these may boost the immune system and help protect against cold and flu.

Now the key here is immune system and if we are keeping our bodies at optimal health levels than it is better able to combat the invasion of those nasty respiratory bugs. So our lesson at the end of the day is to keep up those fruits a day as part of good nutrition and especially encourage the kids to do likewise.

Yes, surgical masks do have some benefits and if worn properly they may help to prevent inhalation of expelled droplets when you are around people who carry the infection. Now do you think that only coughs and sneezes spread disease?

You are wrong as the most common way that flu and colds are spread is when hands are in contact with contaminated surfaces and you transfer the bug to your face. So washing your hands thoroughly and regularly is advised, especially if a family member has a bug already.

Now it is the rubbing action of washing that removes bugs more than any anti bacterial soap. Again also keep the surfaces of kitchen benches etc clean and disinfected. Let me again remind you that vitamins can really help in reducing the effects of cold and flu.

Most medicos say that there is no substantive evidence that taking vitamins will prevent or reduce the effects of a cold and flu. My personal experience says otherwise and this is something that you can really test yourself.

However, just taking then when you get a cold isn’t really much help and you need to be on a good regular intake for most benefit. Yes, fruits may be the best answer for you. In general chicken soup, well this is a lot tastier than many over the counter syrups and probably more effective.

In reality colds attack the upper respiratory tract and this becomes inflamed. Chicken soup possesses anti- inflammatory properties which may also alleviate throat soreness and possibly prevent the movements of white blood cells that encourage the flow of mucus.

At the end of the day it could be a combination of the heat, the veggies and proteins and the anti-inflammatory properties. Now do you think that getting caught in the rain will cause a cold? No it really doesn’t nor does being struck in wet clothes.

In reality cold and flu are viral and if the virus is in your system that how you get it. Just being cold and wet does not itself breed the virus. Now the best preventive for cold and flu is the well balanced and nutritious diet incorporating 5 vegetables and two fruits, plus regular exercise. Plus cold and fever if applicable now tobacco and hard drinks, since flu vaccines do not give you the flu as they do not contain any live virus. Now if you want a permanent cure of cold and flu then please visit here.