ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average adult will catch two to three colds a year and children will catch even more. Although the flu shot is your best chance at fighting off sickness, Ivanhoe shows us these scientifically proven ways to avoid a cold.
Studies show that probiotic consumption can lower the risk of upper respiratory infections. So try yogurt for breakfast.
Mushrooms also have immune boosting powers. A University of Florida study found people who ate shiitake mushrooms every day for four weeks had an increase in t-cells and reductions in inflammatory proteins.
And if you needed another reason to get more sleep … researchers at the University Of Pittsburg Medical Center found that people who slept six hours or less were four times more likely to catch a cold, so rest up.
By the way, if you don’t have hand sanitizer, expert David Suzuki says vinegar and hydrogen peroxide is a strong germ killer.
Experts also suggest flushing out your nose using a Neti Pot with boiled then cooled salted water. This will help clear out any particles you’ve breathed in throughout the day,
Contributors to this news report include: Brogan Morris, producer; and Jesse Draus, editor and videographer.
