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7 ways to cure a cold
WOMAN - UK
|December 22, 2025
Experiencing a blocked or runny nose, fever, sneezing, sore throat, aches, cough and fatigue? If so, help is at hand.
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The common cold is - just as the name describes - extremely common. It's an easily spread viral infection that can cause a myriad of unpleasant symptoms. If I had a quick fix for it, I'd be a very famous woman, but, sadly, I don't. But the good news is, there are tips that can help it along...
1 GET PLENTY OF REST
Your immune system has a big job to do and it works best when you're not stressed or overtired. While you rest, your immune system is ramping up production of immune cells and chemicals that will fight the infection.
2 STAY HYDRATED
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