NHS doctor reveals how to 'get rid of colds quickly' using simple health hack

A doctor's top tip for blasting away the will see you shaking off the sniffles quicker than ever.

The dreaded season of coughs and colds looms just around the corner. In the UK, cold and season usually runs from November to March, peaking between December and January. While we might not be in the thick of it yet, colds are as unpredictable as the British and can strike at any time. But don't fret - an GP has got our backs.

Over on , Doctor Shireen revealed that although we can't completely fend off a cold, there’s a simple thing we can do to reduce its grip on our bodies. She said: "I'm an GP and I'm going to give you guys one small, extremely easy tip that's going to reduce the duration and severity of any cold you have this winter.

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"The second you notice an itchy throat, a runny nose, itchy eyes, anything that might suggest you've got a cough or a cold coming, what I want you to do is take two things. Vitamin C and zinc. You can actually get these Berocca-style tablets that you pop into water - just start it."

"You can't prevent coughs or colds, but research is out there to show that taking zinc and vitamin C reduces the duration and severity. I personally have been doing this for the past couple of years, and I can tell you it really works."

This dynamic duo is available from well-loved retailers like Holland & Barrett, or conveniently online via Amazon. Commenters on the video were buzzing with gratitude for Doctor Shireen's tip, as many penned their plans to give her approach a whirl next time they fall ill. Some commenters even shared success stories, having sworn by similar methods for ages.

One health-savvy user shared: "Take two multivitamins every day. Since doing it years and years ago, I hardly get sick, and if I do, it's mild." Meanwhile, another added: "I do this and have copious amounts of raw garlic, honey and sleep and I'm convinced this is why I'm rarely ill for more than 2-3 days."

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