I've been knocked out for more than a week with a cold. And as those who know me will tell you, I'm not a good patient. I'm used to being busy and keeping an active schedule, but sometimes our bodies have other plans. And despite social obligations and ongoing work pressures, there comes a time when the body just shuts down - forcing you to stay in and get much-needed rest.
Because I believe so much in the use of natural products and vitamins when it comes to healing ourselves, of course I turned to good old-fashioned Vitamin C to help fight off my cold. But is that really the best thing to cure what ails you?
WebMD.com says that we've been reaching for Vitamin C as a cold remedy since the 1970s. But apparently, recent studies "have found little to no benefit for Vitamin C preventing or treating the common cold." A 2007 study looked at whether taking 200 milligrams or more of daily C reduced the frequency, duration or severity of a cold (like mine). After examining 60 years of clinical research, this study found Vitamin C supplements don't make a cold much shorter or even much less severe.
Some studies found that while Vitamin C's benefits don't make much difference to average people, Mayo Clinic.com says that skiers and elite athletes--such as marathon runners--found its use reduced THEIR cold risk by about 50 percent.
Although vitamin supplements can be helpful, as always, the best source of vitamins is what we eat. Making sure we eat Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables and drink citrus-rich juices is the best source of this important nutrient. Our bodies require sound sleep, and we need to do everything we can to keep our hands washed and clean and free of as many germs as possible.
Perhaps it's good that we realize Vitamin C isn't the cure-all for our colds. Maybe we can stop looking for shortcuts and take a more holistic approach to overall health. And that's what will make a long-term difference.
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Some studies found that while Vitamin C's benefits don't make much difference to average people, Mayo Clinic.com says that skiers and elite athletes--such as marathon runners--found its use reduced THEIR cold risk by about 50 percent.
Although vitamin supplements can be helpful, as always, the best source of vitamins is what we eat. Making sure we eat Vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables and drink citrus-rich juices is the best source of this important nutrient. Our bodies require sound sleep, and we need to do everything we can to keep our hands washed and clean and free of as many germs as possible.
Perhaps it's good that we realize Vitamin C isn't the cure-all for our colds. Maybe we can stop looking for shortcuts and take a more holistic approach to overall health. And that's what will make a long-term difference.
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Some studies found that while Vitamin C's benefits don't make much difference to average people, Mayo Clinic.com says that skiers and elite athletes--such as marathon runners--found its use reduced THEIR cold risk by about 50 percent.
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