How to Get Rid of Colds Effectively

Entering the rainy season, colds are one of the most common diseases. Colds are often associated with the condition of “not feeling well”, because the wind that enters the body is excessive. How to get rid of colds?

Colds are known to exist only in Indonesia. The causes and symptoms of colds are also not recorded in the medical world. In addition, there are no studies that prove medically related to this disease. Then, how to get rid of colds? Here’s the explanation.

Causes and Symptoms of Colds

Like the flu, colds are characterized by several symptoms, such as fever and tiredness, headache, shoulders that feel hard when pressed, nausea, cough, flatulence, nasal congestion, and sore throat.

Although health experts think that colds are a symptom of the flu, people still think that the two diseases are different.

Colds can be caused by several factors, such as irregular eating patterns that cause stomach bloating, excessive caffeine intake, and frequent smoking. One bad habit that makes you more susceptible to colds is staying up late.

How to get rid of colds

Indonesian people generally do “scraping” as a way to deal with colds. However, this method is considered inappropriate, because it will only make the skin pores more open and the wind will more easily enter the body.

In addition, symptoms such as nausea and flatulence make scraping an inappropriate method, because scraping is intended for the skin, not the digestive tract. Therefore, if you feel the symptoms of a cold, here are some ways to get rid of colds effectively:

1. Drink lots of water

When the body is getting enough fluids, water will help control your body temperature and reduce fever. You can consume water or warm sweet tea to make the stomach more comfortable and reduce nausea, and bloating. When you have a cold, you should avoid caffeine and soft drinks, because they will only make the stomach more full.

2. Get enough rest

When you don’t get enough rest, your body will lose energy. This causes you to feel weak, lethargic, and dizzy. You need to rest your body so that the energy and stamina lost during activities can be returned after you wake up the next day. Later, the body will come back fresh and energetic. Therefore, you should avoid staying up late.

3. Consumption of nutritious food and regular exercise

Another effective way to get rid of colds is to eat nutritious foods and not smoke. You need to keep your meal time and don’t eat too late, because it can trigger flatulence due to gas that has accumulated in the stomach. In addition, you need to exercise regularly so that your immune system is maintained.

4. Wear a jacket when traveling

Night air is never good for body health, because it can trigger wet lungs due to wind that hits the chest too often. This triggers various diseases, including colds. Therefore, make sure you wear a jacket with a closed state at the front to keep the wind out of the front of the body.