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Got a Cold? Five Natural Ways to Fight It

Got a cold? Five natural ways to fight a cold.

Five natural ways to fight off a cold:

1. Exercise

If you have enough energy to tolerate it, increasing your body temperature by sweating from exercise will help to kill many viruses

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2. Vitamin D

In fact, there's compelling evidence suggesting cold and influenza may be little more than symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. The connection between vitamin D and reduced immune function is so strong that boosting your vitamin D levels anytime you feel a cold coming on should definitely be at the top of your list.

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3. Green Tea

Green tea contains antiviral components that may also be helpful against flu and cold.

4. Sleep

Get plenty of sleep and rest. Our body heals while we sleep and a sleep deprived body is prone to flu and cold infestations.

5. Supplements

Immune strengthing supplements made from whole food will strenghten your immune system and help fight off flu and colds.   

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