Saturday, 4 February 2012

Have a cold? Fight it with fluids

By Mayo Clinic staff


You can't flush a cold out of your system, but drinking plenty of liquids can help. Try water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey. The fluids will loosen congestion and keep you hydrated. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas. These may make dehydration worse.



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