Prevention for the Common Cold

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Techniques and advice on how to prevent the common cold in this free health video series.

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Summary: It's inevitable, at some point in your life you will get the common cold. The sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, scratchy throat, coughing, phlegmy-headed mess of an illness will strike you down and leave you in a curled up, snotty mess on the living room couch. Also known as an upper respiratory tract infection, colds are the most common of all human diseases and can be transmitted through the air from coughs and sneezes, or from contact with the saliva or nasal secretions of an infected person through contaminated surfaces. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the common cold, and your best bet will always be prevention. In this free video series, our expert will give you the information you need to know to prevent the common cold. Learning how to avoid potentially exposed surfaces, and building your immune system with lots of sleep, exercise and stress reducing tips, could help you prevent colds this next cold season. Our expert will give you tips on what to eat to help your immune system, and what to do when you feel a cold symptoms coming on. These free health tips are great for anyone prone to common colds, or for people who have a lot of contact with the public, like teachers and sales people.

About the Expert

Expert: As a singer, David Jackel knows the dire effects that a cold can have on his ability to perform. He actively prevents colds through dietary habits and regular exercise, careful hygiene, caution in germ-heavy areas, and stress management. David's tips can help you avoid or shorten the duration of colds.

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