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6. Herbs and Supplements Can Beat the Common Cold
Natural plants and derivatives have been hailed as cold-kicking powerhouses for years, with Echinacea and vitamin C leading the pack. Unfortunately, there’s very little evidence that any natural potion can speed up recovery: studies have shown that popular treatment like Echinacea supplements have no effect on cold symptoms.
On the other hand, certain home remedies can have a place in your cold management. Traditional comfort foods like homemade chicken soup and hot toddies with lemon and honey can have a good deal of anti-inflammatory properties that help to ease the inflamed areas — namely the throat, nose, and lungs. Sticking to a warm, watery, anti-inflammatory diet from the first day of your cold could very well make it much easier to handle.
Resources
The Washington Post (Five myths about the common cold)Huffington Post (New Video Busts 4 Common Myths About Catching Cold in Cold Weather)Parents.com (12 Cold and Flu Myths)
Those with pulmonary problems may experience lung infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria, an organism that is present in soil and water.
