The second you feel a cold coming on, grab the biggest bottle of water you can find and squeeze a lemon into it. Drink that in attempt to flush out the cold germs. Next, eat garlic! I know it makes your breath smell and seeps through your pores; but I’d rather chew a piece of gum than have a sore throat! I recommend putting a lot of garlic in your mashed potatoes or sprinkling some over a sliced tomato. The next step seems difficult because you’re already feeling tired, but try working out. Sweat a bit. Then take a steamy shower to clear you sinuses, wash off the germy feeling, and get rid of the garlic smell. Tea (with no milk) really soothes throat pains. Cold beverages and ice cream may help temporarily, but warm beverages are a better fix. Sleep is also REALLY important when you feel a cold coming on. Your immune system recharges during sleep, so not getting enough of it definitely can affect your health. This last thing might sound silly; but like I said, I have tested these things and they do work. Stay positive! If you say to yourself, “Ugh, crap, I’m getting a cold,” then you’re just giving in; but if you say, “No way am I getting a cold!” then at least you’re looking at the bright side and attempting to fight it off!