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- End-of-season colds are at a yearly high right now thanks to fluctuating temperatures that provide a breeding ground for viruses.
- Since quite a few people around the office seemed to be succumbing to sore throats, coughs, and stuffy noses, I asked everyone for their go-to products and remedies used to treat and prevent common colds.
- I rounded up everyone’s responses, which include a variety of natural products and cult-favorite solutions — most of which you can get on Amazon.
Here in New York, we’re approaching that time of year when the sun is coming out a little more and the weather seems to be all over the place.
And with unpredictable weather comes unpredictable work attendance due to pesky coughs, sore throats, or never-ending runny noses.
According to The Weather Channel, two agents that typically cause the common cold, rhinoviruses and cornoaviruses, tend to thrive in weather that is cool but not too frigid — making you susceptible to running into one of these nasty ailments right about now.
Nearly every day this week, one of my team members has been out of the office due to the end-of-season cold, which posed the perfect opportunity to ask them just how they combat their sicknesses. The Insider Picks team shared some products that they regularly use and I compiled them below, so hopefully you won’t end up in their shoes.
Take a look at 10 of the most helpful products we use to treat and prevent end-of-season colds.
A vitamin C drink mix for boosted immune function
Amazon
Emergen-C Super Orange Drink Mix, $16.97, Available at Amazon
Emergen-C is something I use to build up my immune system with antioxidants like vitamin C. I find this is best used before you feel a cold coming on, but I’ve also used it throughout the cycle of a cold to lessen its effects. — Mara Leighton, Insider Picks reporter
Vitamins with raw zinc for health and recovery
Amazon
Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Zinc, $9.30 (Originally $9.79), Available on Amazon
My strategy is multi-pronged, but I very rarely get sick. The moment I feel like I am getting sick, I make sure to take my daily multivitamin more consistently and I take this zinc supplement. It provides immune system support and includes enzymes that work to promote eye heath and skin health. — Grace High, Insider Picks analyst
Sea salt for an irritated throat
Amazon
Redmond Ancient Fine Sea Salt, $8.99, Available on Amazon
Whenever I feel a little weak in the throat, the first thing I do is gargle with some saltwater. You can get sea water online — I’m not sure why — but I find that some of this sea salt works just fine. — Owen Burke, Insider Picks senior reporter
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Source: Business Insider – feedback@businessinsider.com (Megan Foster)