Health Tips ¬ What to do for a Cold ¬ Bad for a cold

• Dairy products as they increase the formation of mucus.

• Sugar and caffeine as they decrease the immune system's function.

• Don't have a lot of juice unless watered down due to the sugar content.

• If on a multi-vitamin with iron, stop until the illness is gone. Iron can increase viral growth.

• If you are not hungry, do not eat. The body doesn't digest well when its fighting something.

• Be sure to keep fluids up and call your naturopathic doctor if appetite doesn't return within a few days.