Today we’re wrapping up the week’s theme discussing colds. Specifically, what to do at the first sign of a cold that can help shorten your cold and reduce its symptoms. This post is written in partnership with Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs.
When I first heard that there was a product that is clinically proven to shorten colds when taken at the first sign I was like, sign me up!
How many times have you sneezed or felt a little off and knew you were on the precipice of getting sick? And knew that aside from getting more rest and increasing your fluid intake there really wasn’t anything you could do to try to fight off the inevitable? If there was something you knew you could take to help shorten your cold, would you?
Zicam® recently reformulated their Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs with homeopathic, plant-derived active ingredients. The swabs are clinically proven to shorten colds and reduce symptom severity by 45% halfway through your cold when taken at the first sign of cold symptoms. Their nasal swabs are also loaded with natural soothers like cooling menthol and eucalyptus (you guys know I love eucalyptus!) for a gentle application and soothing relief when you’re sneezing and dealing with a runny nose.
Using Zicam® Nasal Swabs is a breeze. Just snap open the tube and you’re good to go. It’s important to note that these work when they’re continually taken while fighting off a cold so it’s not a one and done kind of deal.
If there’s something I can do to fight off an imminent cold, I’m going to do it. I’m glad to have these nasal swabs in my medicine cabinet so I can be prepared when I start to feel under the weather.
Questions of the Day: Can you tell when you’re starting to come down with a cold? Have you used Zicam® before? Does this sound like a product you would want in your medicine cabinet?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs.
Thanks for info. Wish it was only colds around here.
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Very good information. I think we all should be in the know on how to catch s cold at thr onset. Thank you.
My whole house has a cold I need to get on this asap 🙂 laci
This is really interesting actually! I had never heard of these until now. We usually take the (uhg nasty) zinc chewables and double up on vitamins, etc… So I am really glad that I clicked over! Thanks for the info 🙂
I will do just about anything to stop a cold when I see the first few signs. But this, I’m not so sure about. Seems uncomfortable.
It’s essentially just quickly rubbing a q-tip around the inside of your nose. It wasn’t a big deal to me at all, but I understand that everyone can have different sensitivities. I’m super squeamish with eye stuff but can always swab my mouth, nose, and ears with no problems.
Didn’t even know about this product thanks for sharing!
I ALWAYS get that “feeling” without any symptoms that, uh oh, a cold is coming on. This would be perfect for those times!
Thanks for the info. I have never used Zicam before.
Great information! I had no clue that there was such a thing to help with colds!
At the first sign of a cold I Grab as much garlic, Lemon and Honey as I can and create my cold mix. I crush and blend these together and Hold my nose and gulp it down. Its super hot. Jalapenos have nothing on this mixture. BUT it cures colds lie no other. As in instant relief and obliteration.
Then I chew some fennel seeds to get rid of the garlicky breath and the I can take my lemon and honey and ginger drink. Great for colds. Two days later I don’t even know what a cold is….Its amazingly simple, a home remedy since I was little!
while I m sure the suggested treatment works too…I will keep to this one 🙂
I can attest that Zicam works!
Love Julie’s garlic, lemon, and honey mix too!
I hate the noncoming cold, but these tips should help fight it off!
BOTH of my kids have colds right now and my one year old has literally coughed and sneezed in my face (gross, I know!). I am just waiting to get sick, ugh. I totally need to try this!
Great info! I’ve never tried Zicam! I pinned this for future reference!
I would do anything to shorten colds! I hate being sick, and I hate knowing I am going to be but can’t do anything about it. Great information, and I’m sure I will be the first to use it as soon as thy start selling it in Europe.
I’ve seen this product but never personally bought it or tried it – thanks for this information! Now….. this is “that time of year” so thanks for this!
Zicam has never worked for me. Not sure why. Luckily I don’t get sick often, and when I do I head straight to bed. Works like a charm.
I’ve never heard of Zicam! Interesting product though 🙂
I’ve heard of this, but was skeptical. Now that you’ve written this post on it, I think I’ll look into this next time I come down with a cold. Anything to reduce it! Thanks for the review.
Normally can tell when a cold is about to hit, but don’t really use medication, normally it is lots of water and bed. Guess I am a bit old school like that. If it was in the medicine cabinet, I prob would give it a go tho.