7 Ways To Prevent a Cold

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Many people turn to gargling with salt water when they already caught a cold or flu, but this simple act may be able to help prevent you from getting that dreaded virus in the first place. A study found that gargling regularly with plain tap water helped prevent upper respiratory tract infections (aka a cold). The study also found that those who got sick got over it quicker with gargling. “Gargling has always be seen as a way to help lessen cold and flu symptoms,” Garcia says. “But gargling can also help with prevention as it is very cleansing.”