orange juiceIt’s the middle of winter. We’re in the peak season for the cold and flu. Unless we live in complete isolation from the rest of humanity, we’re at risk of infection. Nobody likes getting sick, whether it be missing school or work, the nasal congestion, the fever or the sore throat. As I write this I’m getting over from a particularly nasty cold and thanks to a simple suggestion from my doctor, I’m getting over it sooner a lot quicker than I would otherwise.

There’s no instant overnight cure for the common cold or flu. Before I continue, you should know that I am not a doctor these are just the things that I have found to be true and make use of in my life to get over the cold. Some people will suggest to you all sorts of tips and tricks about how they eliminate their cold and flu symptoms, but the only way to get over these infections is to let your body to the hard work. You just have to give your body the tools it needs so that it can get rid of the virus in your body. With plenty of fluids, a healthy diet, vitamin C and a good amount of rest you’ll get over a cold or the flu and a fraction of the time that you would otherwise.

If you have a cold, make sure to get at least 8 solid hours of sleep a night. Give your body the rest that it needs. Go to bed at least an hour earlier than usual and rest as much as possible. To get the vitamin C your body needs, there’s nothing better than a tall glass of good old fashioned orange juice. Make sure to drink a large glass of orange juice every day until you’re well again. You can get a gallon for just a couple of dollars at your nearest grocery store. You should also drink several glasses of water daily to give your body the fluid it needs.

For your diet while you’re sick, you should probably skip over fast food, candy bars and other junk for the time being. Simply eat balanced meals and make sure to hit all of the major food groups every day. Good nutrition will go a long way in making you healthy once again. I have found that the best way to ease my symptoms have been through simple plain-old-fashioned Tylenol (or anything else with acetaminophen in it). It goes a long way in helping ease the symptoms that are associated with a common cold.

The total cost of the American Consumer News cold treatment plan will end up being less than $5.00. No trips to the doctor or expensive medications, just good old fashioned Tylonel and orange juice in addition to having a balanced diet and sleeping a good amount. It’s that simple.