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The Best Exercises To Ward Off A Cold!

Emily Lockhart
By: Emily Lockhart on Friday, February 14th


You feel that slight tickle in the back of your sinuses, followed by a sniffle, chaffed throat, and scratchy cough. Lucky for you, just because a cold starts to take root, doesn’t mean you have to lie down and play the victim.

Here are ten cold and flu-fighting exercises…

1. Walking

If walking is a daily routine to maintain health, there is no reason why you should put the walking shoes away when a cold is brewing.  Most times a little mild activity and fresh air will help clear your head and make you feel better when you’re getting sick.

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