{"id":11146,"date":"2019-02-06T12:07:42","date_gmt":"2019-02-06T11:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=11146"},"modified":"2019-02-11T19:54:27","modified_gmt":"2019-02-11T18:54:27","slug":"10-natural-remedies-to-fight-cold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/10-natural-remedies-to-fight-cold\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Talk: 10 Natural Remedies You Should Know to Fight a Cold"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is one thing for sure about a common cold \u2013 it\u2019s pretty common. In the office, on public transport, schools, shops, cafes… There is no denying that at some point or another, we are all going to fall victim. As symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to two weeks, it can be unpredictable. But the onset & duration of a cold really depends on how you respond to it. Boosting your immune defenses naturally can be the best intervention. Seeing as I know I\u2019m not alone in this, I\u2019ve written a list of 10 effective ways that everyone should know, on how to naturally treat a cold.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A cold will usually strike when your guard (and immune system) is down. It\u2019s common to develop a cold during times of stress or immediately afterwards \u2013 depending on the type of person you are. When the body is under stress, the stress hormone cortisol, produced by our adrenal glands uses up a lot of our vitamin C stores. A decrease in vitamin C limits the immune system\u2019s responsiveness, making us more susceptible to catching a cold. Or, as my mother likes to put it: \u201cIf you get yourself run down, you\u2019ll get sick.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n