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At-home hacks: When cough or cold strikes, strike back
If you’re hearing the people around
you start to sniffl e and hack, you may feel
a sense of impending doom about your
chances of avoiding a cough or cold.
Unfortunately, since the average
American contracts two to three colds
every year, according to the CDC, you
may be right. But if you do come under
the weather, there’s no reason to suffer
needlessly. That’s especially true if you
prepare now by storing away the essentials
you’ll need when sickness strikes.
When it comes to anticipating cough
and cold season, consider the following
care tips from author and health and
wellness expert Cassie Sobelton.
• Stock up. When you’re sick, the last
thing you want to do is shop for supplies
you need for relief, so prepare
now by stocking up on your sick day
essentials. From tea and honey for
soothing comfort to tissues and sanitizers
for clearing away germs, having
it on-hand now will give you the first
sense of relief when sickness strikes.
• Clean out the cabinet. Always check
your medicine cabinet for expired
products and purchase new products
at the beginning of the season.
Having both daytime and nighttime
formulas of cough and cold medicines
will ensure you can find relief at
all hours of the day. Robitussin now
offers Robitussin Honey, which combines
19.2 percent natural, grade A
honey with proven cough medicine,
providing you with the honey you
look for to comfort you when you’re
sick and the medicine your body really
needs.
• Fight germs. Make a habit of carrying
disinfectant wipes or sprays so you
can clean up any areas that may have
been exposed to germs, like common
areas in the workplace. Be sure to also
wash your hands several times a day
and avoid touching your eyes, nose or
mouth with your fingers.
• Fuel your body. This will boost the
immune system’s ability to fight off
germs. Eating quality foods helps the
body thrive and assists in removing
toxins and chemicals that can be
harmful to the body, so a healthy diet
will help your body feel its best.
• Relax and recharge. One of the best
things you can do to help your body
get back to health is to relax. Staying
home to rest will not only give your
body the care it needs, but will help
you avoid spreading germs to friends
and co-workers. Take a steamy shower,
turn on a humidifier filled with
water and a little eucalyptus oil, drink
herbal tea with honey and lay low
until you’re feeling your best.
Entirely avoiding colds or coughs
during the cold months of winter may
be nearly impossible, but such illnesses
can be easier to tolerate if you take steps
to reduce their severity and stock up on
comforting supplies. For more information
on eff ective over-the-counter medications
for common colds and coughs,
visit www.robitussinhoney.com.
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