We get a cold or flu when we spent too much time in a very cold place.
Because the common cold and the flu are physiological disorders that occurs rather frequently, so many myths have sprouted about them. One is that very large doses of Vitamin C could cure both conditions. It is a fact that a daily dose of vitamin C is good for the health. It helps boost the immune system, thereby protecting the body against infections. However, to say that this vitamin alone prevents colds and fly is yet to be proven.
That we catch the common cold or flu when we stay too long in a cold place is another fallacy. The facts is, exposure to cold weather does not cause either. Just imagine all the people in Baguio City or Tagaytay City during cold December nights. If we follow this reasoning, everyone in these places without a heating system should be down with a cold or flu. But that’s simply not the case. However, anyone who has the flue should remain warm, because cold weather may cause pneumonia in flu-stricken individuals. Pneumonia is the most serious flu complication and is a threat to the elderly and people with weak immune systems.
The common medical advice for a mild case of the cold is simply to drink plenty of water and fruit juices. People with the flue are advised to take bed rest and a healthy diet. It’s best to do this at the onset to prevent the ailment from getting worse.
Both the common cold and the flu can make one feel really drowsy, so bed rest is recommended. Drinking plenty of fluids is also needed for faster recovery.
Source:
► Coughs, Colds and Flu. Myths and Facts. www.everybody.co.nz/page-c44dea63-f90e-4848-bb93-ce0a59e86306.aspx
► www.tylenol.ca/Common_img/need relief/large/image_lg_cold_c.jpg
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