Although we can't conquer the common cold, there are still ways to prevent it and alleviate its symptoms. As another cold season approaches, here are some methods you can try. 01. Hot Water Foot Soak
Soak your feet in hot water (as hot as you can tolerate) for 15 minutes every night. Make sure the water covers your feet, and they should turn red after the soak to help prevent a cold. 02. Eating Raw Scallions
When eating raw scallions, you can heat oil and pour it over finely chopped scallions, then mix them with other dishes for a salad. This is not only delicious but can also prevent colds. 03. Saltwater Gargle
Gargle with light salt water in the morning, evening, and after meals to eliminate oral bacteria. It's especially important during a flu outbreak. For better results, tilt your head back and gargle to allow the salt water to thoroughly rinse your throat. 04. Cold Water Face Wash
Wash your face with cold water daily. Cup a handful of water to wash your nostrils: gently inhale a small amount of water (be careful not to inhale too deeply to avoid choking) and then blow it out, repeating several times. 05. Massage Nasal Grooves
Rub your palms together until they are warm, then massage the Yingxiang acupoint (located in the nasal groove, level with the midpoint of the outer nostril) more than ten times. This can prevent colds and relieve nasal congestion after a cold has started. 06. Inserting Scallions into Nostrils
What to do if your nose is stuffy after a cold? You can insert a fresh scallion stick into each nostril before sleeping and remove it after 3 hours. This usually cures it in one go. If it doesn't work, you can try again the next day. A reminder: First, choose thicker scallion sticks; thin ones have less medicinal effect and can be inhaled deep into the nasal cavity, making them hard to remove. Second, if the patient is allergic to fresh scallions, wrap the scallion stick in a thin layer of cotton. 07. Wiping Body with Baijiu
Dip a smooth, hard object like a copper coin or coin in baijiu (Chinese liquor) and gently scrape the chest, front and back, the Quchi acupoint, and the crooks of your legs until the skin becomes red and warm. Then drink a bowl of hot ginger sugar water. About 15 minutes later, you will be sweating profusely. After sweating, you will feel relaxed and comfortable. Be careful not to catch a cold again, and the cold will soon be cured. 08. Boiling Ginger in Coca-Cola
Take 20 to 30 grams of fresh ginger, peel and chop it, and put it in a large bottle of Coca-Cola. Boil it in an aluminum pot, let it cool slightly, and then drink it while it's still warm. It is effective in preventing and treating the flu. 09. Inhaling Steam
At the onset of a cold, pour boiling water into a cup and breathe deeply over the steam until the water cools down. Do this several times a day to relieve nasal congestion. 10. Hot Air Blower
When a cold first starts, you can use a hairdryer to blow hot air on your temples for 3 to 5 minutes, several times a day, to reduce symptoms and speed up recovery. 11. Garlic Honey Paste
Mix equal parts of minced garlic and honey, take one tablespoon with warm water, 4 to 6 times a day. It is very effective for treating the flu. 12. Sesame Oil with Egg
Heat one or two tablespoons of sesame oil, crack a fresh egg into it, then pour in boiling water and mix well. Drink it while hot, once in the morning and once in the evening. It can cure coughs after a cold in 2 to 3 days.