Cold Season: Tips for Feeling Better

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We’ve all been there. You wake up with the first signs of a cold. No matter how it first appears, no one likes the idea of being sick with a cold. With three young kids, a house, a dog and a full-time job, I don’t have the time to get sick! I need to be as productive as possible each day and I cannot let a cold slow me down.

I started my career in a classroom with adorable elementary school kids…..who brought MANY germs into my classroom. Getting sick kinda came with the territory and I learned (fast) how to soften stay ahead of those colds and not let it stop me in my tracks. To this day, I do the same things to try and shorten my colds!

Tips for Staying Ahead of a Cold

At the first sign of your cold – Use Zicam® Cold Remedy products

I mentioned my teaching years and Zicam® Cold Remedy products were my go-to then and now. Zicam Cold Remedy products shorten a cold when taken at the first sign of a cold.

The first sign is sneezing, sniffling and/or coughing. The products are safe and effective (Consumers should refer to www.zicam/com/our-products to learn more about dosage directions, and are advised to check with a pharmacist or doctor before taking Zicam products with other medications.) I’m not alone in trusting Zicam Cold Remedy Products – they are the #1 Cold Shortening Brand Based on Sales Data of Homeopathic Cold Shortening Brands AND they are #1 Pharmacist recommended brand for zinc cold remedies and homeopathic cold products.

My two favorite products that never let me down are the Zicam® Cold Remedy Medicated Fruit Drops, a great homeopathic cold remedy These are clinically proven to shorten the length of a cold when taken at the first sign. Zicam Medicated Fruit Drops are delicious and come in three flavors (orange, lemon and cherry) with 25 fruit drops in each container. I also swear by the Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, which are the only nasal swabs clinically proven to shorten colds. When taken at symptom onset, they reduce severity by the mid-point of a cold. They are zinc-free and have cooling menthol and soothing eucalyptus.

Take these at your FIRST SIGN of a cold – and you’ll thank me later for the suggestion!

Rest, Rest, Rest

A little rest goes a long way. Even if you think your cold will be shortened in duration, make sure you get some rest so that your body can fight off illness better. Try to get to sleep a little earlier or put off unnecessary tasks or events.

Drink Tea

Try herbal teas. Not only do these soothe, but they also help you get the fluids you need. Added to that, everyone knows that tea has the ability to just make you feel better! I love to add a splash of lemon and honey to mine as well. It always makes me feel better so that I can get on with my long to-do list!

Hot Showers

When I was younger, my mom used to tell me to get out of bed and take a shower when I was sick. It always me feel better! That’s because the steam and humidity from the shower can help relieve congestion and drain sinuses. Unfortunately, I no longer have the luxury of laying around in bed when I’m sick, but I still follow my mom’s advice to feel better.

Add Moisture to the Air

Along the same lines, add moisture to the air with a small humidifier. Help ease those early symptoms while taking Zicam Cold Remedy Products!

Elevate Your Head

Place a pillow under the mattress to help elevate your head. This will help blood flow away from the head – helping to reduce the inflammation of air passages.

You can find Zicam Cold Remedy Products at Walmart.