I mean, nothing feels better than a hot bowl of chicken soup, right?

Well. It turns out that it may actually have an anti-inflammatory impact,

as it prevents neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, from moving.

And by slowing down the movement of neutrophils,

it prevents the cells congregating in the lung area, relieving congestion.

But you may have also heard the expression “Feed a cold, starve a fever.”

So should you only eat soup?

Sometimes it turns out that this is only half true.

In both cases, you should actually be eating nutrient-rich food

which give your body the energy to heal itself and increases something called gamma interferon

which is essential for your immunity against both viral and bacterial infections.

So why not eat an apple? Because an apple a day keeps the doctor away, right?

Well. To a degree, 100 grams of Apple contain the same

antioxidant power as 1500 milligrams of vitamin C,

which has been shown to inhibit the growth of both liver and colon cancers tumors.

Their peels, which are rich in flavonoids, are also linked to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease.

So, well it may be associated with less visits to the doctor,

And as a preventive medicine for your overall health,

its impact on the common cold is still debated.

So what about just taking lots of vitamin C?

whether in the form of lemons, other foods or pills,

It turns out in a double-blind study,

it didn't reduce the incidence of the common cold.

However, it did significantly reduced the length of colds.

This may be due to the increased growth in T cells, which are white blood cells involved in your immune response as well as an increase production of interferon

which causes virus-infected cells to ramp up their anti-viral defenses.

If you're in need of some immediate relief for a cough or sleeping difficulty from a respiratory infection,

honey has your back!

Known for its antibacterial activity, it increases the release of inflammatory cytokines,

which signal cells to repair themselves

And garlic? Not only can it ward off vampires, but it's been shown to decrease the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms by increasing the growth of Gamma-Delta-T-Cells and Natural-killer cells.

It's able to pick up on invading pathogen and remove them more effectively.

Ever try Echinacea? It's one of the most popular herbal supplements, and for good reason.

In a meta-analysis on 14 studies, Echinacea decreased the odds of developing a cold by 58 percent and reduce the length of colds by approximately one and a half days.

It worked as an anti-inflammatory and similar to other remedies,

influences cytokine production in the body. And while you're at it,

have a drink--with a little alcohol. Seriously, some studies have found that

moderate amounts of alcohol can help boost your immune system.

But before you crack a bottle open, consider that heavy drinkers' were found

to have the weakest immune systems.

If all else fails, water, rest, and time are surefire contributors to recovery

So which sick remedies are just plain old false then?

We break down the top six myths you thought were true in our new asapthought video,

a new scientific research and evidence to debunk them.

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