How does Common Cold & Flu spread?
The common cold is spread mostly by hand-to-hand contact. For example, a person with a cold blows or touches his or her nose and then touches someone else who then becomes infected with the virus. Additionally, the cold virus can live on objects such as pens, books, and coffee cups for several hours and can be acquired from such objects. While common sense would suggest that coughing and sneezing spread the common cold, these are actually very poor mechanisms for spreading a cold. Causes According to Ayurveda, Colds and Flu are generally Kapha (phlegm) diseases. Exposure to cold air and seasonal changes are Kapha increasing factors. Exposure to hot and cold conditions alternatively in a short period is also responsible, as for example having cold water or drink immediately after coming in from the sun. Treatment If you want to enjoy optimal health and avoid debilitating days due to congestion, sore throat, cough, chest discomfort, fever, tiredness, headache, and aching muscles and join
