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Feel a cold coming on? 3 things to do right now

Is there anything more ominous than feeling that itch in your eyes, the tingle in your nose, the scratchiness in your throat? Than waking up at the usual time in the morning and wanting nothing more than to eat a pile of toast in your jammies before going back to bed? Yep. ‘Tis the season—cold season. Here’s what to do as soon as you start feeling less than plucky.

Up the vitamin C

Good thing clementines are back in season! Gobble one a day for sweet and so easy boost of vitamins that will help you beat back the common cold.

Go to bed early

Yep, now’s the time to listen when Dad tells ya to hit the hay, hunnie. Curl up under the covers with a good book an hour or so before you need to turn out the lights to let your brain wind down.

Take a chill pill

Study after study show that the immune system takes a serious hit when you’re stressed out. Deep breathing, a yoga class and some you time when things get tough will help you keep the crazy under control.

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