Common Cold
Learn about treatment and prevention of the common cold by reading the articles below, which are also listed on the side.
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The Common Cold 101
The common cold is all too common Definition The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory system. The upper... more
Zinc for Colds
Can zinc supplements snuff the sniffles? No consistently effective therapy for colds has been well documented, but evidence suggests that several... more
Vitamin D for Colds
“D” can help to avoid a cold The typical American gets two colds a year, and those who are deficient in... more
Vitamin C for Colds
“C” can help to avoid a cold Take a vitamin C supplement during cold season before you catch a cold. The... more
No cold meds for kids under 4
Children under 4 should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold remedies, drug companies said in Oct of 2008 in... more
Kitchen Remedies for Colds
Wash your hands and then try these kitchen remedies Washing your hands could be the best way to get those bugs... more
Andrographis for Colds
An herbal approach to prevent and shorten cold symptoms Andrographis is a shrub found throughout India and other Asian countries that... more