Winter is the season to come down with colds. When the sniffles, sneezing, and sore throat set it, it's a sure sign a dreadful cold is on its way. Unfortunately, nothing can actually cure the common cold yet. The good news: here are six tips for you to relieve the symptoms at the very beginning- without all the drugs.

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1. Chicken soup

A bowl of warm chicken soup does make you feel better when you're sick. This time-tested remedy contains cysteine, an amino acid that's chemically similar to a bronchitis drug to help reduce inflammation.