How To Deal With A Cold Without Taking Medication

Colds can be the worst, especially when you go to bed feeling perfectly fine and wake up feeling like crap. After dealing with my cold I've decided to let you guys know what things I've done that have made the cold a bit less miserable.

Try To Eat Healthier
When you're sick, your body could use the extra vitamins and power. I'll be honest the food I ate was everything BUT healthy, which definitely didn't make me feel any better.

Blow Your Nose
Pretty obvious - I know, but most people tend to try to sniffle all their problems away. Which is not the way to go. Get all the icky stuff out, it'll help your nose feel a bit more clear. [one year I kept sniffling and wound up with a sinus infection - not saying this will happen to you, but it does happen].
NOTE: depending on how often you need to blow your nose, it might be an idea to moisturise your nose to keep it from getting irritated and painfully dry.

Get Plenty Of Rest
Sleeping peacefully can be difficult when you're sick, but it's important to let your body heal, naps during the day can help you feel a bit less groggy. Not to mention time that you spend sleeping is time you don't have to spend awake and aware of how terrible you feel.

Get Fresh Air
Fresh air never hurts! It'll help clear your nose and you'll feel at least a bit [if not a lot] better. Open your window, or if you're feeling adventurous go out for a short walk.

Drink Liquids
Water and juices are best. I was constantly guzzling water to keep my throat from feeling like I was swallowing sand. If you have a sore throat try gurgling with warm salt water [morning and evening], it won't feel better immediately but my sore throat was gone the next day!

Avoid Electronics
Which means after you read this go to bed! It'll be a nice rest for your eyes. I know for me I would get a headache whenever I was looking at a screen. So if you're like that, it's best to take a little break. Your eyes will thank you for it!

Stay Clean
Wash your hands or use sanitizer more often [you'll probably need lotion too], especially after blowing your nose. Not only will it help you, but it'll help those around you from catching what you have.

Everyone is different, so unfortunately there is no guarantee these will work for you but it's worth a shot!

I hope you feel better. <3

xoxo - Gouu

DISCLAIMER: I am not, nor do I plan to be, a doctor. If you have any concerns please consult your doctor.