The holidays are a prime time for colds, thanks to a combination of high stress levels and the decreased physical activity of winter months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that U.S. children lose more than 22 million school days to the common cold; the average adult contracts two to three colds per year. Because these colds are viral, not bacterial, doctor visits and antibiotics offer little relief. Yet, the road to wellness can be low impact and low cost, involving little more than a cup of tea, a warm bath and conscious breathing.
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