4 Ways to Fight a Cold This Fall

Fall is here to stay! That means cozy sweaters, hot coffee, and warm flannels. But that also means sniffles, sore throats, and colds. Boost your immune system with these tried-and-true tips.

Essential Oils

One quick way to feel better during a cold is using essential oils. Peppermint oil is especially helpful for soreness, while eucalyptus is great to relieve congestion. You can use essential oils on their own or mix them together to diffuse an essential oil blend -- filling your home or office with cold-fighting aromas.

Soup

If you’ve ever fought a cold, you understand how you can have no appetite and yet feel so hungry at the same time. A warm bowl of soup is a great way to make yourself feel better. Soup can be both filling and light, and adding a combination of vegetables and protein will help you get your energy back! Try this Low-Sodium Chicken Noodle Soup next time you need a light but filling meal!

Hydration

The mantra for cold season (and every season) is this: hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Keeping your body totally hydrated is a great way to fight a cold -- not to mention preventing a cold in the first place! We all know it’s hard to remember to drink as much water as we should. That’s why we wrote about it just a few months ago. Need a refresher? Check out these 6 Ways to Stay Hydrated in the blog.

Yoga

One of the worst parts about getting a cold is the body aches and stiffness. Aches and pains can linger for days, even after you’re feeling “all better”. High-intensity classes can be too much when you’re recovering from a cold, but Restorative Yoga can be a great way to get rid of the soreness. Getting back to class will get your mind into a happy, healthy state again, too! Feeling too weak to make it to class? Try these simple poses at home to feel better.

We hope you don’t get a cold all season, but if you do, try these tips to feel better again! Have other cold-recovery suggestions? Share them below!!