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Other than eating garlic, are there any other natural methods to ward off an oncoming cold?
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Cold: Taking vitamin c e.g. 1000 mg ester-c, zinc lozenges, adequate sleep, healthy diet, stop smoking, take daily multivitamin. Prevention- hand washing, avoidance, healthy life style, keep vitamin D3 blood level above 50.
Answered 2/13/2015
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