Health and Fitness Oasis

It is not called “common cold” for nothing. This winter, millions of people will be affected by the common cold or the flu. Traditional methods are used by some people to stay healthy. You might want to try some of these super foods to keep colds & flu’s away this winter season.

Colds and flu are similar in that they’re both respiratory illnesses. They also have some of the same symptoms. While there are similarities, such as both being viral infections, there are also differences. Symptoms from colds generally begin slowly and consist of runny or stuffy noses, wet or productive coughs, mild fatigue, and slight body aches. Flu, on the other hand, makes itself know quickly (often within three to six hours); symptoms include fever, more severe body aches, chills, moderate fatigue, dry or burning cough, severe chest congestion, and headache. Read the rest of this entry »