1.) Keeping Hydrated: When you have a cold, lowering your head over a bowl of steaming water works wonders for your stuffy nose.
2.) Catching Some ZZZs: Although sleep needs vary from person to person, we need about seven to nine hours of sleep every night to be at our best, both mentally and physically.
3.) Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: You can give your immune system a little support when trying to fight off a cold by supplementing your diet with vitamins and minerals.
4.) Eating Chicken Soup: It's not just a myth: Scientists have found that chicken soup may help to relieve symptoms of upper respiratory infections.
5.) Over-the-counter Cold Medicines: It's not a bad idea to pick up an over-the-counter cold reliever or fever reducer.