How to prevent and treat a cold

A cold can strike during any season, so the best thing to do is be prepared.

What are the symptoms of a cold?

The following symptoms may accompany a cold:

• Fever
• Headache
• Aches and pains
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat

How can I avoid a cold?

There’s still no cure for the common cold, but there are a few ways you can avoid catching it:

• Wash your hands frequently to stop the spread of germs.
• Get enough sleep, exercise and maintain a healthy diet, all of which can help keep your immune system strong and enable you to fight off viral infections easier.
• Try not to touch your eyes and nose. This will help prevent the spread of viruses from your hands.

How can I treat a cold?

• Get plenty of rest.
• Drink lots of fluids, like chicken soup to keep the nose and throat from getting too dry. Bonus: chicken soup has an anti-inflammatory effect.
• Have a warm, steamy shower, or simply a cup of tea. Both will relax you, while the steam helps moisturize dry nasal passages.
• Take GRAVOL^TM GINGER MULTI-SYMPTOM COLD & FEVER to help treat your cold.