Seasonal Sore Throat Tips

Cold Vs. Flu

We all know the feeling of waking up coughing and sneezing and wondering whether we have caught another cold or whether this time it is finally the flu. A cold is a mild respiratory illness but it will still have you feeling rather awful for a few days. In contrast, the flu is a viral respiratory illness, often with more pronounced symptoms that can last from a week to up to a few weeks.

Staying Healthy During the Winter Season

Winter is a beautiful time of year with snow falling and iced over ponds, but the shorter and colder days can often have adverse effects on people’s well being. For many, winter can become synonymous with colds and flu, unwanted weight gain and a case of the winter blues.

While you may not make it through the entire season without catching a cold, there are many steps you can take to help improve your overall health during winter.

Since we spend more time indoors with other people in the winter, we increase our chances of exposure to germs. For this reason, it is important to keep our immune systems strong.

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