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Have a runny nose? Stop that cold before it gets worse with these tips.

Sleep, sleep, and sleep. Sleep regulates the release of the hormone cortisol which helps improve the immune system and a healthy immune system is vital for protection against the cold virus. So it is important to get at least seven hours of sleep to avoid the common cold. A study even found that those who sleep less are more than twice as likely to catch a cold. To make that good night of sleep even more beneficial, consider using a protective pillow cover which can assist in stopping a stuffy, runny nose. If you have trouble falling asleep, calm your mind by going over everything you did during the day but do it in reverse order.

Moderate exercise (30-60 minutes for five times a week) can also help boost immune function and lessen your chances of catching a cold. The key is moderation. Extended high-intensity exercise can actually make you more prone to sickness. So don’t stop doing those workouts if you get a simple cold. Just do a moderate exercise to help you get better from a cold faster than normal.

Aside from intake of vitamin C, another vitamin that can help you stop that cold is vitamin D. A recent study found that those who have low levels of vitamin D are more at risk to catch colds. Another reason to get your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is that it boosts calcium absorption and decreases inflammation. Multivitamins usually contain only 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D which is below the RDA of 600 IU. However, some experts suggest taking an additional 1000-IU supplement together with a multivitamin since strong evidence show that the RDA is too low. Consuming foods rich in vitamin D can also help. So drink a lot of milk, eat fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (e.g. salmon or tuna), or go outside more to receive the sufficient amount of vitamin D.

Besides having an intake of vitamin D, consider eating oysters as they contain more zinc than any other food, and zinc has been proven to maintain and improve the immune system. Eating even just one oyster will give you an enormous 13 mg of zinc. But since it can be hard to insert in your diet frequently, look for zinc-fortified breakfast options such as cereals or baked beans to help you get the recommended 8 mg a day.

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Tags: • diet • breakfast • zinc • multivitamins • calcium • workouts • exercise • sleep • cortisol • omega 3 • vitamin d • vitamin c • immune system •

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