Health And Wellness
Common Cold Prevention
1 billion is the amount of colds people suffer from each year in the United States, as reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. When common cold symptoms occur, many run to their local drug stores and pharmacies to diminish the illness. Normally, it’s too late, and the medication only helps alleviate the symptoms that have already invaded your body. Frequent amounts of over-the counter drugs can actually weaken the immune system over time. Many consumers begin to wonder if the estimated $3 million dollar price-tag spent on over-the counter drugs is really worth the cough, and more importantly, cost. Before you grab the Kleenex, other preventive methods are worth considering instead of bombarding the local drugstores.
The following recommendations do not substitute or represent professional and/or medical advice.
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